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Thursday, February 14, 2008

Chink's Steaks coming to South Philly


Chink's Steaks (6030 Torresdale) is taking over Tugboat Annie's (901 S. Columbus) and opening a smaller take-out-only Chink's Steaks there in late March, says Chink's owner Joseph Groh. He takes over the property March 1 and says he will be up and running by the beginning of Phillies season. He may put in some outside tables. Groh says he's not too worried about any backlash about the shop's name, which had drawn ire from Asian-Americans several years back. Chink's was the childhood nickname given to the restaurant's late former owner Samuel Sherman.
Posted by Dan Gross @ 8:27 AM  Permalink | 24 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:03 AM, 02/14/2008
    hmmm..maybe I should open up a cheesesteak joint and call it "Guido's Steaks" because that's what they used to call me when I was a kid, since I had greasy hair.
    — udel148204
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:03 AM, 02/14/2008
    You forgot to mention that Sherman was given that nickname because his eyes were somewhat slanted. Because of this fact, the owners claim "Chink's" isn't meant to be offensive, but of course it is. Another politically incorrect, insensitive, Steak shop in Philly..
    — Loren
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:23 PM, 02/14/2008
    Hey Loren, you're obviously not a real Philadelphian, as you clearly do not understand the psychology of 'rowhouse Philadelphia'. We don't do political correctness here. So kindly pack up your protest signs, pamphlets and your doc sider shoes and hightail it back to Portland, OR, wouldja?
    — south philly italiana
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:33 PM, 02/14/2008
    Pat's, Geno's, Tony Luke's, Ralph's, Willie's, and now CHINKS? The name is very offensive and there are many Asians in the area. Why don't you use the name Joe's or Sam's. Atleast the customers will think that it's Italian even though it isn't.
    — Michael
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:17 PM, 02/14/2008
    get over it! he can name it what he wants. Lord people. This PC mess is out of control.
    — Marina
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:39 PM, 02/14/2008
    The name is offensive and South Philly doesn't need another steak shop either.
    — Michael
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:01 PM, 02/14/2008
    I hope I dont have to hear the orientals whine about the name, remember that ammendment, you know the one that gives everyone free speech. Lighten up america.
    — jroll
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:43 PM, 02/14/2008
    The best cheese steak is in Blue Bell, PA. Geno's and Pat's are for the tourists.
    — Nick
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:10 PM, 02/14/2008
    In Spite of the 3 "NICE COMMENTS" above. Congrats to Chinks. Good luck.
    — S.J.
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:07 PM, 02/14/2008
    The name is offensive and south Philly doesn't need another steak shop anyway.
    — Michael
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:04 AM, 02/15/2008
    awww.... are you offended.by Chinks...I feel so bad for you liberal Politically correct complainers....silly insensitive me...we shouldn't say his name which never bothered him even though he was the one being called chink
    — stephen
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:12 PM, 02/15/2008
    People are so ignorant what about freedom of speech and good old american values. Wait till you try Chinks they are the best!! Northeast Philly
    — cathy
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:39 PM, 02/15/2008
    You know, what really is wrong with Philadelphia and the world at large is potentially politically incorrect cheesesteak shops. (sarcasm). I also like someone affiliated with the University of Delaware (that's you UDel) using an ethnic slur to point out why ethnic insensitivity is bad. If you are that sensitive maybe you should associate yourself with a school that's mascot honors the states history of cock fighting.
    — dawk20d


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