The blog Phillyskyline yesterday wrote of a "hearsay/conjecture/unconfirmed" closing of Ludwig's Garten, the terrific Teutonic at 1315 Sansom St., and a conversion to condos. I've learned that an agreement of sale is signed between the restaurant and Goldman Properties, which owns much of the neighborhood that it calls Midtown Village. Restaurateur Paul Olivier told me the plan is for Goldman simply to come into the restaurant as an investor. This would mean that you can continue to wear your lederhosen with pride. For a while anyway. I'm not entirely convinced that Goldman is so hot for wurst. (As for the condo rumor? Doesn't wash, given the real estate climate.)
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My husband and I spent 7 years in Germany. We ate in a lot of different regions. We went to Ludwig's and were underwhelmed. The food was only so-so and very expensive. I can't believe a city like Philadelphia can't do better.
Posted by Larraine | September 18, 2007 7:01 PM
Posted on September 18, 2007 19:01
I don't know that the food is the best German food out there, but it certainly hits the spot and more importantly, it has one of the best beer selections in town and is one of the most pleasant and chill places to grab a drink. I'm glad to hear that its staying open.
Posted by Lola | September 19, 2007 3:35 PM
Posted on September 19, 2007 15:35