Opening today is Shank’s and Evelyn’s new Center City location, Shank’s Original at 15th and Sansom. Shank’s is going to be franchising and a second location is planned for Columbus Boulevard.

Check the now tripeless menu at The Insider.

Shank’s moves uptown [The Insider]

Shank’s & Evelyn’s last day in South Philadelphia will be this Thursday. Then it’s 6 to 8 weeks until they open on 15th Street near Sansom at the former J.B. Pastrami’s. Some of the old classics like tripe and veal scaloppinni won’t make the trip to Center City, hopefully the old school vibe and even the Benito Mussolini photo do make the journey north. Old South Philly classic moves North [Metro Philadelphia] Shank’s & Evelyn’s confirms it’s Center City-bound [The Insider]

Philadining issues an “Awesomeness Alert” for James where they discover a comfortable bar to eat at and a favorite charcuterie plate. [Philadining]

Mac & Cheese may have made some ordering missteps but still comes away impressed with Zahav. [Mac & Cheese]

Sketch on Girard Avenue knows how to make a tasty burger. [Foodaphilia]

Fidel Gastro finds two out of three ain’t bad at Pub & Kitchen. [Fidel Gastro]

Durian juice may not be for everyone but the good and simple Indonesian food at Indonesia on Snyder should have greater appeal. [Drawing for Food]

I’ll Eat You finally visits the South Philadelphia Taproom and gives dinner a split decision but will return. [I'll Eat You]

Philadining concentrates on the Chinese side of the menu at Chinatown’s Sakura. [Philadining]

We recently remarked we never knew anyone who had been to Pagoda Noodle Cafe. But Veggicurious has been there and shares the results. [Veggicurious]

Fries with that Shake makes sure to visit Shank’s & Evelyn’s one more time before the curtain falls. [Fries with that Shake]

Shank’s & Evelyn’s is “relocating” from its South Philadelphia location of almost 50 years and considering a spot near the Union League at 15th and Sansom. Rick Nichols visits the institution now in its final days at 932 S 10th Street.

On the Side: Transplanting Shank’s [Philadelphia Inquirer]

We’ve got so many Quick Bites today we’re breaking them in half. Here’s part 1. 

Stephen Starr will not be purchasing the Broad Street Diner. This makes us sad. [The Insider]

Shank’s & Evelyn’s is closing at the end of April. This also makes us sad. Their new location might be 15th Street in Center City. This makes us happy. [The Insider]

How many unique kegs did Memphis Taproom go through during its No Repeat Beer Week? 128! That’s a lot of different beer. 

The Washington Post’s Beer Madness has Troegs Hopback facing off against Ommegang Hennepin (Official Foobooz house beer of Summer ‘07) in the finals. Harrisburg’s finest is trailing  but it looks like votes are still being accepted. [Washington Post]

It certainly isn’t Morimoto at the ballpark but it’s worth noting that Campo’s is the new cheesesteak vendor on Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park. [The Insider]

We had that Craig LaBan was nominated for a James Beard Award Monday but not  for what he was nominated. It was this story about John’s Roast Pork owner John Bucci Jr. that got him the nomination. [James Beard Foundation]

Tony Luke Jr. has a starring role in The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone whic is premiering tomorrow as part of Cinefest ‘09. [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

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]

Esquire – the magazine that inexplicably called the Friendly Lounge one of the best bars in America (though they redeemed themselves by also including Southwark) – put together an “Encyclopedia of Sandwiches” in their March issue and two Philly sandwiches made the cut: the roast pork with provolone from John’s Roast Pork and the chicken cutlet from Shank’s & Evelyn’s.Francine Maroukian, who made the picks, is a Philadelphian (and a great and prolific food writer) so we can’t argue with her cred.

Any other sandwiches that you might have included, should Esquire have asked you to pick?

John’s Roast Pork [Official Site]
Esquire [Official Site]

The bar and lounge Knock at 12th and Locust has had a soft opening and look for Jose Pistolas to open next Wednesday. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Swallow on Liberties Walk is now looking at a post Labor Day opening rather than late August. The interior “will be an homage to a Parisian brothel, a nod to Northern Liberties’ history as a red-light district.” [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse out of New York is in talking about opening a Philadelphia outpost at 2040 Market St., the former headquarters of AAA. [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Chima, the Brazilian steakhouse that was announced just about the same time as Fogo de Chao is talking about opening its 20th and JFK location in “the first trimester of 2008.” [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Starting Wednesday, September 5th Shank’s & Evelyn’s will be open for dinner. “Expect to see a full menu of traditional Italian fare, from veal marsala to fettucine alfredo, with a hefty selection of chef’s specialties thrown in.” [Eat Beat, Philadelphia Weekly]

Famous 4th Street Deli is closed through the weekend as there has been a management shakeup. Expect to see more movers and shakers at the Palm for the week. [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirerer]