Staff Blog
JL Sullivan’s Speakeasy is now … JL Sullivan’s. Or JLS?
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 5:10 pm
posted by Drew Lazor
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| What's in an acronym? |
Looks like JL Sullivan's Speakeasy, the McFadden's-backed concept that took over the old Zanzibar Blue back in May, wasn't gaining much traction in its original form. The space is being rebranded — kinda — as just JL Sullivan's. Staffers say the concept, interior and menu aren't changing, save for a few seasonal tweaks to the food. This Saturday, Paper Street's throwing a grand reopening party hosted by Playboy Playmate Hiromi Oshima. (The invite calls the space JLS.)
This leaves but one speakeasy-branded spot in the city: Betty's Speakeasy, Liz Begosh's combo sweet stand/farm table/CSA pickup on Grays Ferry. It should be opening this month.
[...] We noticed this as well, it seems like JL Sullivan’s Speakeasy is suffering from a bit of an identity crisis. First they dropped the Speakeasy and in a promo for a grand opening party this weekend they are going by JLS. [The Clog] [...]