Staff Blog
Tavern on Broad opens next weekend, with a meaty man behind the menu
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JL Sullivan’s, which started as JL Sullivan’s Speakeasy in the former Zanzibar Blue (The Bellevue, Broad and Walnut), struggled with its identity since opening in May 2008. (It did inspire this little ditty.) According to a spokesperson, the upscale sports bar feel deviated too far from its McFadden’s parentage to make much of an impression. That’s why they’re currently rejiggering the subterranean space into Tavern on Broad — same polished downtown vibe, but with elements that hew a bit closer to what you may find on game day at Third and Spring Garden. (Think dark wood.) It’ll be open to the public on Friday, Sept. 18, and the guy handling the food for the project is no slouch — it’s chef Terry White, who opened Union Trust to much fanfare but ended up splitting from the massive Chestnut Street steak house in April. White’s menu has yet to be posted on ToB’s Web site (still in the works, we’re told), but we’ll keep you posted as we hear more.
[...] We told you about JL Sullivan’s turning into Tavern on Broad last week. Now comes word that former Union Trust chef Terry White will be working the kitchen. [Meal Ticket] [...]
he’s a tremendous slouch.
if terry white is behind the helm this place is doomed. look for overpriced meats and bacon in all the side dishes. another one bites the dust
[...] the jump, check out the menu former Union Trust partner Terry White has whipped up for Tavern on Broad, which opened last weekend in the Bellevue space that was J.L. Sullivan’s. Cooking along with White is former [...]