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Posted by Kirsten Henri on March 23rd, 2009
Disturbing news on the Old School South Philly front.
A sign posted in Shank’s & Evelyn’s, the luncheonette on South 10th Street that has been serving up breakfast, lunch and sass since 1962, states that they are closing up shop on April 30th and relocating. No mention of where exactly they might be moving to… here’s the frustratingly vague information from the website:
In 2009, Shank’s plans to close it’s original location and open Shank’s Original at new locations in Philadelphia. Some of the famous original sandwiches will remain on the menu in a new form, without compromising the authenticity and taste.
Did their mention in GQ make them want to expand? Was the Shank’s-inside-of-a-bar concept that they launched last April in the Northeast so successful it made them want to pack up and move on? More to come…
Shank’s & Evelyn’s [Official Site]
932 S. 10th St., phila, pa
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:23 am
Nooooooooooo
March 23rd, 2009 at 9:48 am
was just there on saturday…they said they haven’t found a spot yet but they’re looking in center city. i can understand them wanting to branch out but im not sure closing the luncheonette spot is the best idea.
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:38 am
I second Ben’s NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Why, Why? Shank and Evelyn’s location is one of the linchpins of the Bella Vista neighborhood. The greasy counters, the gum-chewing waitresses…. they can’t go!
My day is seriously ruined. Now I will have to eat there daily and get all fat before they depart for cleaner, more spacious digs.
May 21st, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Saw baloons on a Thursday, figured Evelyn came back to work. Went back on Friday and there were little workmen clearing out the place. Funny, they didn’t say anything to old regulars, just energy flow changes near the end….hmmm