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Blind Item: 40 Seat BYO

Posted by Foobooz on December 20th, 2010

We came across this Craigslist ad today and wonder what space the ad could be referring. We have our thoughts but want to know what you think.

40 seat BYOB ready to go in Bella Vista/Queens Village/Society Hill area, for sublet with the purchase of the turnkey operations.

The price for the turnkey it does not buy the equipment, but it gives the allowance for usage, the price asked $120.000.Amazing rent price and 4 years lease!!!!.

This is a great opportunity for hands on owners wanted to make a good living out their own business. If any interest in this opportunity, please send your resume with work experience to the email above, we will need a confidently contract for you to sign, to get more information. The reason of passing this over is moving out of the state. Thanks.

Sublet 40 Seat BYOB Restaurant ready to go (Bella Vista/Queens Village/Society Hill ) [Craigslist]

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Our Cajun Food and Drink Guide

Posted by bridget salmons on February 16th, 2010

BY BRIDGET SALMONS

Fat Tuesday might not be the biggest holiday celebration in Philly, but it is an excuse to seek out some solid Cajun eats (and beers to wash it down). Here’s where we head to when the craving hits.

See the Slideshow

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UCity BYOB Blind Item

Posted by Foobooz on November 2nd, 2009

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We haven’t done a blind item for awhile now but they’re always fun.

Care to take a guess as to what “charming BYOB restaurant” is for sale for $160,000?

Charming BYOB restaurant for sale in the University City area of Philadelphia. 7 Years established, LOW DOWNPAYMENT with Seller Financing to a Qualified Buyer! Needs to sell due to personal reasons. This is a great opportunity for a new owner operator to break into a turnkey establishment with minimal out of pocket expense. Established 7 years ago with rave reviews for food quality, preparation, freshness, and atmosphere. Great location in the burgeoning area of University City. Long term lease available, starting at only 2k per month. Employees willing to stay on. Seller willing to train. Currently seats 40 in and up to 40 people outside during warmer months. Owner not the chef, who should stay. However, some minor changes and a new owner can put their stamp on the restaurant.

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Snap Squad: Lunch at Tinto

Posted by Ashley Primis on June 18th, 2009

Remember to send pics of your great meals to me at aprimis@phillymag.com — everyone who sends in shots has a chance to win two seats at our next RC dinner!

Where: Tinto, 114 South 20th Street
When: Thursday, June 18th, 12:30 p.m.
Who: Tim H. and dining companion Bob A.

Tim’s Starter: Caldo de Donostia (crab and seafood chowder) — the mussels and clams were as rich and velvety as sweetbreads.

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Blind Item: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Posted by Kirsten Henri on November 20th, 2008

We hear that two very prominent restaurant partners will be parting ways in the very near future and divvying up their considerable culinary empire between them.

We’d cry a tear for this sad separation if one of the partners weren’t so good at doing it himself.

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Days Numbered?

Posted by Foobooz on August 21st, 2008

What bistro is behind on its bills? We hear purveyors will no longer deliver to this well-received spot and that dishwashers are not paid and walked out.

Is the location jinxed or the owner?

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The Emperor’s New Restaurant

Posted by Kirsten Henri on January 23rd, 2008

Over the past two weeks, we’ve mulled over unfortunate restaurant names and discussed our inability to stop patronizing places with bad service and delicious food.

This week we’ve been pondering the phenomenon of The Emperor’s New Restaurant and we want to hear what you have to say about it. Not sure what it is? The definition after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

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Stylish Spaetzle? Divas in Dirndls?

Posted by Kirsten Henri on January 22nd, 2008

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The Inky’s Michael Klein has tucked a delicious morsel into an otherwise innocuous post on Finn McCool’s today:

talk is growing that Jason Evanchik of Vintage on 13th Street is planning to renovate a watering hole on Sansom into something considerably more stylish and (lest I identify the existing joint) less Teutonic.

Please, Jason Evanchik of Vintage, do not add any stylishness to the hideous wonder that is that Teutonic joint on Sansom Street. Clean it, improve the food, tidy up the beer list and, for Pete’s sake, keep the dirndls. For inspiration, you might look to the new and improved, yet still appealing Ortlieb’s.

Midtown Village has enough style, it needs a little old-school quirkiness to keep it real.

Finn McCool’s, reborn [Food and Drinq]
Vintage [Official Site]

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Not So Blind Items: Hospitality for Sale

Posted by Kirsten Henri on January 7th, 2008

Looking to open a cafe? Savory Off South on 5th between South and Lombard is for sale, turn-key.
Great Turn-Key Cafe off South St for Sale [craigslist.org]

How about a restaurant? Palate restaurant on Spring Garden between 10th and 11th seems to be available
Restaurant, Turn-Key, Seats 32 w/Full Basement & Large Rear Yard [craigslist.org]

Maybe a nightclub? One Fourteen in Old City is still on the market.
Old City Restaurtant/Bar [craigslist.org]

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Blind Item: Fairmount

Posted by Foobooz on June 1st, 2007

Blind Item: Fairmount

Here’s a good blind item. Restaurant and bar for sale in the city’s Fairmount section.

Price: $5 Million

Fabulous historic restaurant and bar in Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Original bar dates to 1915 with original bar, mosaic floor, tin walls and ceiling. There are two bars, fine dining restaurant seating 50, sidewalk dining, weather permitting. Second floor has a Banquet Room with adjoining cocktail lounge/breakout room for 125 people. In addition there is a private catering room on the third floor, together with offices and space for roof deck. Three floor elevator and dumbwaiter. All rooms have separate HVAC. New copper plumbing (2004). 600amp three phase electric. Sale includes all equipment, fixtures, goodwill, and computerized ordering system. Incredible city skyline views from second and third floors.

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