Melograno is Closing

Yes, it's true Melograno, our favorite local Italian BYOB is closing.

Ok, now get off the floor.  They are just closing the location they are at and going to the 2000 block of Sansom.

No more Paris-like outdoor seating though.  That is the biggest loss from leaving this location.

I have heard it is not be choice.  The landlord made the rent so ridiculous that they could not afford it.  So, we in Ritt Fit lose.

I have also been told that this is the same landlord that tried to change the property at 24th and Locust where Sandys is into something that the neighbors did not want.

Enjoy Melograno in it's present location while you can.  The good news is that it will be right near Capagero so great gelato will be near!

Hey Mama, where's my Wawa?

I can't believe the furor over people being overcharged for butter, eggs and water!  The Wawas that were at 20th and Locust and 20th and Chestnut are gone!

The Wawa corporation decided that Philadelphia does not want to be here anymore.  They decided that the suburbs is where they want to be.  They picked Mr Douglass over Lisa.  

If you have not been to the burbs with an SUV, they have big Wawa stores with about 100 gas pumps that seem to be full all the time.

Was it because of high taxes, crime, ability to deliver without getting a ticket?  We'll never know because they were mum about the subject.  

As for 20th and Chestnut, it has quickly reopened with basically the same items, so nothing is lost.  But 20th and Locust is available for rent.  It probably won't be a restaurant because there is no cooking allowed in the unit.

It is a big space, but we could sure use a Trader Joe's like place there.    Or if you have other ideas or would like more information about the space, please contact Fred Glick at fred@fredglick.com or 215-852-4469.

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