American Sardine Bar, before and after

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American Sardine Bar, before and after

POSTED: Monday, February 7, 2011, 5:46 PM

Filed Under: Openings | Photos

Courtesy of John Longacre

The shot above is the interior of the Wander Inn (1800 Federal St.) before the team from South Philly Tap Room began bashing and reconstructing the thing in August 2010. Now, what will soon be known as American Sardine Bar (we had word back in September) is about a month away from opening, according to owner John Longacre. Hit the jump for a peek at what ASB looked like this past weekend.

Photo | Drew Lazor

Longacre and crew have installed a brand-new bar and a 16-draft system (plus two hand pumps), and they've ripped up something like four layers of flooring to restore the original tiling. Toward the back, there are also original chalkboard walls salvaged from the Francis M. Drexel School at 16th/Moore (another in-the-works development project headed up by Longacre). Though the whole of the space has been overhauled, they have kept certain original elements of the Wander, with refurbishments (see the upholstered bar walls and the plush U-shaped booth in the back), which makes for a rad vintage feel when mixed up with salvaged elements from Provenance. SPTR chef Scott Schroeder is putting together the Sardine Bar's menu, which will be a sandwich-focused production. The ground floor of ASB should be open to the public within 30 days; an upstairs level should be ready to go come summertime.

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Dennis

Posted 2011-02-07 14:00:50

Cannot wait! I live at the opposite corner of 18th and Federal and am quite excited for the opening. I spoke to Mr Longacre one day last week and he stated about the end of February will be the opening.

O Diddy

Posted 2011-02-09 17:23:43

Point Breezy in the House!!

Susan

Posted 2011-02-09 16:04:33

Best news EVER!!!  Can't wait!

Jawn2980

Posted 2011-02-09 14:54:23

Another Point Breeze resident here, stoked to live less than block from this place.  Thank you Mr. Longacre!

Drew Lazor

Posted 2011-02-07 15:13:53

Hey Dennis! I just moved to the neighborhood. Really looking forward to this new hang.

Retardo

Posted 2011-02-07 15:18:13

Place looks hot. Hot hot.

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Posted 2011-02-14 10:51:33

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Tom

Posted 2011-02-10 17:39:56

Check out Point Brizzy in the Hizzy !!!!

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Posted 2011-02-08 10:17:11

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Brie

Posted 2011-02-09 13:31:59

POINT BREEZE CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS OPENING!!!!!!  WILL BE EPIC AND WE'RE SOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!

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1 like this / 0 don't • Posted 11:04 AM, 04/14/2011

I work in the neighborhood & all I keep hearing about is this new bar opening up on Federal Street. My co-workers who live in the neighborhood can't wait, I can't either. There will finally be a bar in the area for after work drinks & food. Woohoo!

— Blue Skye

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:17 PM, 04/14/2011

I own 3 renovated houses for sale on the 1700 block of Federal. I feel that American Sardine Bar will be a big plus for comers to have a beautiful local restuarant/pub to meet other neighbors & to relax & enjoy the pub atmosphere that the developers of this pub have created.

— Bernie Rubin

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