Icepack | Feb. 25-March 4
Have you ever noticed that once Groundhog’s Day occurs, forever right on Philly’s doorstep in Punxsutawney, that all hell opens up, and the news cycle becomes a ginned-up mess of celebrity blather, wonton guesswork, off-kilter virus reporting and a bloodlusty level of hate for Howie Roseman? Yes. Every year.
Another major news story on the guessing game of whether or not big, live concerts will resume in 2021 is as good (or as wrong) as imagining how plums could replace rubber in the manufacturing of tires. Hearing Kate Winslet grouse about wanting to “throw things” in reaction to her having to find her Delco accent while in town filming HBO’s “Mare of Eastown?” Imagine how the citizenry of Delco must feel, having that accent ALL THE TIME.
The auction s webpage will continue adding listings until 10 days before the auction s March 18 closing date. Winning bidders will be able to pick ups March 20-22.
The sports bar is closing because its owners failed to reach a new lease agreement with Temple University. The bar is closing Sunday its 20th anniversary. Director of Operations Mike Frost said it could relocate in the future, but no plans are yet in place. We understand the last year has been difficult on many restaurants in the region, Raymond Betzner, a university spokesperson, told Temple Update. The lease at the Draught Horse is ending its term. We offered them a one-year extension on the same terms as the current agreement. That extension was not picked up.
Relocation is a possibility, but he said there are no specific plans to do so in the near future.
The Draught Horse opened in 2001 at 1431 Cecil B. Moore Ave. a short walk from the Liacouras Center, the university s sports arena. It will close by Feb. 17, marking the end of a 20-year-run.
The Draught Horse is owned by Stable Investment Group, a hospitality company that also owns two restaurants in New Jersey. In October, Frost told the Business Journal that the pub had only generated 30% of its pre-pandemic sales.
The bar is among several businesses located near Temple that have been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, according to PhillyRetailSpace. Lee s Hoagie House, located across the street from the Draught Horse, is closing. The pizza shop Pazzo Pazzo has filed for bankruptcy and changed ownership.
Last Call Coming for Draught Horse, Beloved Bar for Temple Students, Staff Draught Horse Pub & Grill, a go-to watering hole for Temple University students and staff, is closing for good this month By Laura Smythe - Philadelphia Business Journal •
Published February 2, 2021 •
Updated on February 3, 2021 at 8:48 am
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Draught Horse Pub & Grill, a go-to watering hole for Temple University students and faculty for the last 20 years, is permanently closing this month, Director of Operations Mike Frost told the Business Journal on Monday.
The North Philadelphia concept, known for an extensive beer menu and pub food like tacos, burgers and sandwiches, will close by Feb. 17, Frost said.