Grapevine: Jun. 11, 1990

A MAN FOR ALL SEASONINGS. He may not be around to act as host at birthday bashes anymore, but high-profile millionaire Malcolm Forbes figured out a way to reward friends from the grave. His yet-to-be-released will bequeaths $1,000 each to the proprietors of nine New York City dining spots "as a token of gratitude for the joy their skills and genius added to the lives of those who've been lucky and sensible enough to dine at their restaurants." Included in the list are the creme de la creme of upscale eating: Andre Soltner of Lutece, Paul Kovi and Tom Margittai of...

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