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Last Friday, we noted (via PhilthyBlog) that Fishtown's Cornerstone Market (19 W. Girard Ave.) would be closing up shop at the end of this month. But co-owner Mike Wilkens has just checked in with a change of plans. They won't be closing at the end of August after all � but they will be changing the way they do business.
To cut down costs, Wilkens has slashed his inventory by half, shifting focus more to fresh-made deli sandwiches and prepared food items. A small selection of grocery staples, as well as some locally produced eats and locally grown fruits and vegetables, will still be available. They're open now from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends.
Wilkens adds that he wants to make Cornerstone more of a neighborhood "hang-out place," and is working on introducing seating and WiFi into the market. The long-term goal, Wilkens, says, is to acquire a takeout beer license, and that's still on the table if the market makes it.
Yay! So happy to hear it!
Happy that Cornerstone will not close. Will make and effort to go there more frequently. Support LOCAL small business!
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