Restaurant notes: James in South Philly to move
The much-honored bistro's lease is coming due, so...
Restaurant notes: James in South Philly to move
Michael Klein, Philly.com
Filed Under: TableTalk
After five years of racking up awards at their restaurant James in Bella Vista, Jim and Kristina Burke are preparing to pack up and move.
Jim Burke told me that with their lease expiring at the end of June, they began thinking about the long term.
Their conclusion: Set up in a high-traffic neighborhood that's better suited for fine dining.
Meanwhile, James will be open at 824 S. Eighth St. at least through the spring.
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How about this as a conclusion: Stop overcharging your customers for the smallest portions you've ever seen in your life.— mg3212- they should move to Franco's empty location (the old Verge) on Kelly Drive in east falls.— rabbit23
- They're looking for high traffic— twg
- James will be a culinary star no matter where the doors open. We will continue to partake in Chef Burkes fabulous innovative cuisine where ever they land!!!!!— Shesha51
- I had better food at the track.— Wilhelm Von Humboldt
- Food's delicious but portion sizes are absurdly small for the prices. They need to calibrate prices/portions and I'll be back.— Magicdarts180
- Had chefs tasting menu once, drinks and apps at fireplace second time. Felt same about it both times, not worth the $, Just like all of Garces restaurants.— dead
- Where's the beef!!!!— boomartin
- Way overpriced and not so fine...— melaniejlynagh
- We're always willing to jump in a cab to give the tastebuds their just rewards but a cc location would be amazing. The quality of food experience in this town continues its impressive growth with James an important contributor....would love to be able to stroll to their next spot *hint*— bugaboo
- Charlie's Pub in Old City lost it's lease and is vacating the space at 114 N. 3rd street.— NateB02
- We'll miss our favorite fireplace hang. Best food in the city. We're looking forward to what's next for James.— corkystclaire
- If you're looking for large portions an low prices I suggest you try Maggiano's. And sir, the beef is at Wendy's.
— corkystclaire - Maybe they're going to move somewhere like Rittenhouse where their prices can be more in line with their neighbors'.— ambiguator
- The food, wine, service and atmosphere at James are outstanding, I've and I am sure whatever is next will be equally as wonderful!— bafox
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