Since 1949 Chink's Steaks has been serving steak sandwiches and thick milk shakes to the residents of Northeast Philly. A few years ago an Asian woman said that the name offended her and demanded that the owner change the name. He refused and customers and neighbors of the shop supported him. Chink's won the Best of Philly prize for best steak sandwich in the city.
The owner attempted to expand his operation into another section of Philadelphia but failed as the name Chink's was unknown in that area. Once again the owner tried to rent a store in an up and coming section of town but the landlord refused to rent to Chink's as he said the name was offensive.
Last Thursday Chink's said that the name will change. This was reported in hundreds of news stories.
Never heard of it, but I'd sure as hell drive over there and drop some cash to support him in not changing it.
I agree. I went there a couple times after the manufactured controversy to support the place. One thing I miss since moving is all the good cheesesteak places - Jim's, Steve's, Tony Luke's... -- So put me on a highway, and show me a sign. And take it to the limit one more time...
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