Django, Philadelphia

[herbacidal]

All in all, I'd say bringing your own stemware if your boat floats that way is a relatively small price to pay for the quality of food and service you get for that particular price point.

Some things have to go by the wayside. Space and margins are tight enough.

[wkl]

It is not tacky or pretentious to bring your own stemware to byo's with lousy glasses.Especially if your bringing some special wines.

I'm not a huge fan of stemless Riedels, but they are a good option to tote to byo's because they are easily packed.

[herbacidal]

I'm not a huge fan of stemless Riedels, but they are a good option to tote to byo's because they are easily packed.

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True. Otherwise, I'm not much of a fan.

If I was buying wine glasses now, I'd keep the boxes they came in for transport.

[mrbigjas]

It is not tacky or pretentious to bring your own stemware to byo's with lousy glasses.Especially if your bringing some special wines.

i agree. i have to admit it would have been a little cooler to have the fancy wines we were having out of fancy stemware when we went to django a few times ago, because the guy we were with brought some real doozies, and it would have added to the special feeling the evening had.

but for my general drinkin purposes, i'll swill from anything, even if it's nice wine.

[wkl]

I've been to D'jango enough times to know they don't think it pretentious when we show with our own stemware.They have even graciously offered to rinse them out when we are finished.

[Alec Hart]

I just heard Django has been sold. So sad. It's been bought by RX who want to expand the location. Anybody know the details?

--Alec

[Peter Johnson]

No no no no no no no no no, it can't be.

Please say it ain't so, I'm coming to Philadelphia and one specific pupose of the trip is to eat there.

Source?

I just heard Django has been sold. So sad. It's been bought by RX who want to expand the location. Anybody know the details?

--Alec

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Edited October 11, 2005 by Peter Johnson (log)

[KatieLoeb]

I just heard Django has been sold. So sad. It's been bought by RX who want to expand the location. Anybody know the details?

--Alec

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This rumor smells of a cow pasture. Source?

[Greg Ling]

It's been bought by the former chef of rx

he also was at bleu.

[Mano]

Back in September a member of my wine club told me he brokered the sale, but it would not be finalized until October. He indicated the owners of Django would likely be moving to Pittsburgh.

[I_call_the_duck]

I remember hearing about a year ago that their lease is up soon, and they were looking for another space. Nothing about them moving out of the city. Then again, it was a year ago, before baby.

But if these rumors are true, then NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[herbacidal]

I understand that the restaurant has been for sale for a few months at least, probably about a year.

Also that the owners have been at the restaurant much less than when Django originally opened.

[gabe]

[mantee]

That makes two reasons for a drive to Pittsburg. I was given a piece of the most wonderful carrot cake, Scott brought it back from a Thanksgiving visit back home. I 'll have to get the name of that place and a few others. D'Jango will be missed here, but they will be an inspiration. The bar was raised notches here in Philly and gave the BYOB a much needed high level of respect, because of them. I will now just have to spread myself around.

Edited October 11, 2005 by mantee (log)

[Capaneus]

I understand that the restaurant has been for sale for a few months at least, probably about a year. 

Also that the owners have been at the restaurant much less than when Django originally opened.

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Which brings to mind a possible silver lining: remember when Salt closed? It was lamented (well, with one exception), but in its passing gifted us Marigold Kitchen. Assuming Django's entire kitchen isn't moving wholesale to the 'Burgh, there will be a passel of talented folk spreading tasty knowledge around.

[Greg Ling]

from what I know (I worked for him all summer in L.I.)he is not changing anything.one of the reasons they chose to sell to ross is the food style is similar.

I think he just needs someone to do cheese.

[Greg Ling]

from what I know (I worked for him all summer in L.I.)he is not changing anything.one of the reasons they chose to sell to ross is the food style is similar.

I think he just needs someone to do cheese.

[sadistick]

This was one of my favourite places while I was in Philly...absoluty awesome food, in a relaxed atmosphere...sad news, as I would of come back for SURE!

[Capaneus]

I hear the changeover is happening *this week*? Anyone going soon?

[robertruelan]

Looks like it's true see today's Inquirer here. Happened yesterday and most what everyone said here is true. New owners want to keep everything 'the same, but different'.

Edited October 13, 2005 by robertruelan (log)

[Capaneus]

Looks like it's true see today's Inquirer here.  Happened yesterday and most what everyone said here is true.  New owner's want to keep everything 'the same, but different'.

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That's Greg being funny, I think.

If this *had* to happen, this is a very good way for it to go. I like everything about it but the noncompete agreement, but under the circumstances that was probably unavoidable. Wonder how far "the area" extends, and whether the noncompete agreement has a sunset clause. Though if the "country" they're moving to is over Pittsburgh ways, it's pretty much a moot point.

[shacke]

With Greg Salisbury involved, I will be sure to return. I am one of the lonely pariahs who thought Django was just "ok".

Good luck Greg!

Evan

[Capaneus]

With Greg Salisbury involved, I will be sure to return.  I am one of the lonely pariahs who thought Django was just "ok". 

Good luck Greg!

Evan

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I liked it, but the reservation situation meant that I virtually never got to go - I just don't make plans a month in advance, and being up early enough to call is unthinkable anyway. I know I *didn't* like the bread, and the desserts were not as good as the rest of the menu. Which was creative and (usually) well executed, if a little fussy..

Not having been there in years, I've suspected for a little while that I would have a much more jaundiced view after eating at some of the places that have since opened in town, like Marigold and SK.

I think I agree with you, I have the feeling that Ross and Greg's stewardship will be reinvigorating. I'd just hate to be in their shoes, given how people feel about the place. Imagine Shola handing off at StudioKitchen!

[sara]

A huge congrats to Greg! WOW. I have no doubt the place will continue to be a Philly treasure.

[KatieLoeb]

I'd like to add my congrats to Greg and Ross. I'm sure the restaurant will continue to be well loved and will evolve brilliantly under their leadership.