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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Sovalo in Northern Liberties closes
Joseph and Karey Scarpone at Sovalo in Northern Liberties. (Akira Suwa / Inquirer)

The chef-driven Sovalo, arguably the swankiest restaurant in Northern Liberties, closed over the weekend.

Co-owner Joe Scarpone, who got great notices (including a three-bell from Craig LaBan) for his Napa-style cuisine, featuring fresh pasta, says weeknight business had slacked off, probably because of "big companies tightening their belts. Weekends were strong, he said, but sales were still down from a year ago. He has another restaurant idea that he plans to pursue.

Post updated 2:15 p.m.
Posted by Michael Klein @ 12:58 PM  Permalink | File Under: TableTalk | 7 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:31 PM, 10/28/2008
    not completely surprised. had a very bad experience quite some time ago where the staff managed to ruin every bit of our evening. my wife made a reservation and asked for a specific table up front (it was our anniversary) and was told it was ours. we arrived to be seated in the rear of the dining room even though it was half empty and the requested table was free - we were told the the table was not available to us. meats and fish were not cooked to our requested temperatures. and then to top it off, they delivered the wrong desserts. way overpriced for quality and service.
    — manzi
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:04 PM, 10/29/2008
    i enjoyed my meal. It's ashame!!
    — joemethemoney
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:50 AM, 10/30/2008
    Best food and experiences on numerous occasions! One of the most underrated restaurants and chefs in the city. Keep an eye out for Joe Scarpone, he will turn up again!
    — hcnylevad
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:50 AM, 10/30/2008
    Best food and experiences on numerous occasions! One of the most underrated restaurants and chefs in the city. Keep an eye out for Joe Scarpone, he will turn up again!
    — hcnylevad
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:48 PM, 10/30/2008
    I agree with "hcnylevad"! Sovalo is the best restaurant to go to in Philly. I travel 2 1/2 hours to meet friends and family there to enjoy the talent and experience that Savolo offers to every guest! Sovalo will be missed in Northern Liberties!!
    — christina22
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:40 PM, 10/30/2008
    One of the best in Philly! Sorry to see it go.
    — VINMAN


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Michael Klein, the editor/producer of philly.com/Food, writes about the local restaurant scene in his Inquirer column "Table Talk." Have a question? Email it! See his Inquirer work here.
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