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Oct 10
2011

What Should Replace the Witch in Pennsport?

1401-03 E Moyamensing Ave. was most recently the address of The Witch, an American bistro, which lasted for a couple of years before closing a few months ago. The 1800 sqft. property has been on the market for about five months and is currently listed for $399K.

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From what we can tell, the place is ready to go for a new bar or restaurant, with tables, chairs, a bar, refrigerators, bathrooms, and storage still intact from The Witch. The liquor license is not included in the price, but can be purchased separately. While the restaurant is prominently located on the corner, neither The Witch or its predecessor, Peppercorns, had much success. The neighborhood is definitely capable of supporting these sorts of establishments, as Ugly American and Valentino can attest. We’re not sure why the previous businesses have not been able to make a go of it at this address, but we’re optimistic for the future.

Neighbors, what would you like to see in this space? Another bar/restaurant? Maybe an ethnic restaurant? A brunch spot? A gourmet beer store? A coffee shop? A corner grocery?

What say you, Pennsport?

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  • Mauro

    not sure why this spot can’t work,but wawa is just a few blocks away, good beer place already in the washington & delaware strip mall, seems kind of big for a coffee shop… maybe the churches & schools on the surrounding corners give bad mojo to drinking establishments there. maybe a non-italian ethnic restaurant could work if it became a destination, although parking can be an issue.
    wonder if 2nd and/or 3rd floors could be added to the existing building?

  • GoneGreen

    The Witch had a great stuff and a nice looking interior. The problem was that the food was not very good.

  • Jim M

    A diner.  Basic food with maybe a twist on some old favorites like omelettes and French Toast.

  • HH

    yeah, some sort of brunch type dining establishment
    something green eggs cafe-ish
    or like hawthornes would be a great addition.

  • http://twitter.com/liberalpatriot DR

    Either a wine/cheese bar like Jet on South or a good Indian/Thai restaurant.

  • Bubblepeeches

    so looks like the owners of good dog are planning on doing something here! totally stoked!

  • little pigeon

    Do you have a link to information on the Good Dog project, Bubblepeeches? I am so excited to hear about this! Good riddance, The Witch!! Easily one of the most infuriatingly horrible restaurants EVER.

  • http://nakedphilly.com/pennsport/the-industry-will-spice-up-pennsport/ The Industry Will Spice Up Pennsport | NakedPhilly

    [...] fall, we wondered about the fate of the building that last held The Witch, a short-lived neighborhood bar in Pennsport. At the time, the property, 1401 E. Moyamensing Ave., [...]

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