Astral Plane, RIP

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I was sorry to get an email announcement yesterday that Astral Plane has closed for good, and their building is up for sale.

While the service could be (extremely) spotty (especially during brunch) and the food perhaps not cutting edge these days, I will always have very fond memories of the place and some of the great times I had there. My sweetie and I had one of our first dates at Astral Plane and it's still one of the most romantic evenings I can remember.

Anyway, here's the text of the announcement...

Astral  Plane

1973-2007

12, 376 Nights and off!

Since  Astral Plane first opened it's doors on June 14, 1973; we  have served you, the dining public, a total of 12 ,376 nights!

We  would like to thank all of our guests from  Philadelphia  and all points beyond, for allowing us the privilege of serving  you all these years.

The  Astral Plane Restaurant is closed for business and now becomes a  part of  Philadelphia  restaurant history. Thanks for the memories we have shared and all  of the great occasions we have celebrated together!

The  properties at 1706 and  1708 Lombard Street  are for sale!

These two buildings have 32 feet of prime  Lombard Street  frontage.

3300 sq. ft. on the first, second and third floors with an 1100  square feet basement.

Liquor license available.

Commercially zoned on the first and second floors, plus one large  third floor apartment.

These properties have unlimited potential for development 

Condo conversions with retail spaces on the first floor

A full scale restaurant with a liquor license attached

Two single family dwellings

One large single family dwelling

The buildings are listed at 1.75 Million with Michael Salove  Company.

All inquiries are to be directed to 215- 568-2600, or to: dzamparelli@salove.com 

Make  us an offer!

"Goodbye  to Philadelphia  Party "

Saturday, July 14, 2007 

Astral  Plane 

6  p.m. to ??? 

No  food, plenty of good cheer! 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm  regards and best of luck, Reed Apaghian

1708  Lombard St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

Tel: (215) 546-6230 www.theastralplane.com