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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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Posted 12:25 PM, 08/25/2008
ROBBASE22
There's nothing wrong with PC, but all things in moderation. Before you climb up on the soapbox and ASSUME Chink's refers to an ethnic slur, do your homework. I grew up in Philadelphia, and in grade school played a game almost every day called Chink. It's similar to handball, but if you hit the ball and it hits the point where the wall touchs the ground, the other guy calls CHINKS, and the first guy loses. That is as likely a reason for the name as because the original guy looked asian. Take it easy, enjoy a good cheesesteak, and save your ire for the true inequalities of the world - abused children, racial violence and fat girls who muffin top.
Posted 03:10 PM, 04/17/2008
jessicaTESt16
i love me some steaks
Posted 06:37 PM, 04/15/2008
CT
that's the thing. if it was called n-word steaks, this shop would be gone already. why is it ok this time? don't say it's not offensive because if someone called you a racist term, you would not be cool with it.
Posted 09:44 PM, 03/31/2008
TheReck82
Oriental is a rug. People will be offended if you call them that name. SO, don't call anyone that! If the food is good, who cares what the name is. Of course, if a white guy opened a "steak shop" and called it the n-word what would people say? Food brings people together and makes people happy. Don't let a name bring you down.
Posted 11:13 PM, 03/09/2008
smoltz121212
GET OVER IT PEOPEL!!! I cant beleive peopel are saying stuff about this bizness. peopel should be arrested for saying things like how they want the name to be changed. they should not be alowed to say what they want and ruin the bizness!!! The bizness should do whatever they want becuz freedom of speach!!! So dont complain!!! we should seriously arrest those peopel who say they dont like the name, becuz they are ruining freedom of speach. they have no rights to say things about it
Posted 12:07 PM, 03/09/2008
CT
This is wrong. Where's the respect nowadays?
Posted 02:55 PM, 03/04/2008
mrjack
jroll - freedom of speach is not without limits where did you study law in the comic books. Get real - don't reference the Constitution unless you know what you are talking about - otherwise just more bar stool philosphy eah.
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Posted 06:29 PM, 02/15/2008
jroll
Freedom of speech people, or is just freedom when you approve. Go for it CHINKS, money talks and everyone else cries and avoid the real problems
Posted 05:39 PM, 02/15/2008
dawk20d
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.
Posted 12:12 PM, 02/15/2008
cathy
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
Posted 09:04 AM, 02/15/2008
stephen
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
Posted 10:07 PM, 02/14/2008
Michael
The name is offensive and south Philly doesn't need another steak shop anyway.
Posted 06:10 PM, 02/14/2008
S.J.
In Spite of the 3 "NICE COMMENTS" above. Congrats to Chinks. Good luck.
Posted 04:43 PM, 02/14/2008
Nick
The best cheese steak is in Blue Bell, PA. Geno's and Pat's are for the tourists.
Posted 04:01 PM, 02/14/2008
jroll
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.
Posted 03:39 PM, 02/14/2008
Michael
The name is offensive and South Philly doesn't need another steak shop either.
Posted 03:17 PM, 02/14/2008
Marina
get over it! he can name it what he wants. Lord people. This PC mess is out of control.
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Posted 12:33 PM, 02/14/2008
Michael
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.
Posted 12:23 PM, 02/14/2008
south philly italiana
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?
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Posted 10:03 AM, 02/14/2008
Loren
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..
Posted 09:03 AM, 02/14/2008
udel148204
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.
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