Old Original Bookbinder's

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Old Original Bookbinder's is a famous^{[citation needed]} seafood restaurant located in Philadelphia at 125 Walnut Street and opened in 1865. The family owned restaurant is known^{[citation needed]} for its seafood- especially lobsters. Bookbinder's is equally known^{[citation needed]} for its celebrity clientele- who are featured in candid photos on the Celebrity Wall of Fame.

1 History
2 Bookbinder's today
3 Additional locations
4 External links

[edit] History

In 1865 Samuel Bookbinder opened a lunch counter near the docks of the Delaware River. In the early 1940's the Bookbinder family sold the lunch counter to neighbor John M. Taxin of Taxin Produce. Bookbinder's grew in reputation and size, eventually including 3 bars, 7 dining rooms and seating for 800. A destination for locals, visiting dignataries, heads of state, pro athletes, and Hollywood stars, Bookbinder's quickly became the place to be seen in Philadelphia. Today Old Original Bookbinder's continues the tradition begun centuries ago. John Sr.'s grandson John E. Taxin and daughter Sandy carry the torch and can be found visiting tables nightly in the dining room. .

[edit] Bookbinder's today

Old Original Bookbinder's can still be found in its original location. After closing in 2002 for a renovation, this historic Philadelphia dining destination re-opened in February of 2005 with a new look.

Now just one floor, the history and character of this legendary^{[citation needed]} eatery have been maintained. The lobby holds the world’s largest circular lobster tank^{[citation needed]} (holding up to 350 lobsters). The famed President’s Room has been preserved to its original condition including all 42 President's have their pictures adorning the walls, joined by Frank Sinatra- who hung his picture himself, looking over his regular booth #25.

Bookbinder's reopening also marked the debut of a new Executive Chef, David Cunninham. Cunningham preserves Bookbinder's famed menu items such as Snapper Soup and Famous Strawberry Shortcake while adding new items like Yellowfin Tuna Tartare.

A new addition has also modernized this Philadelphia dining mecca: Bookbinder's Sushi Bar opened in 2006. Set underneath a famed^{[citation needed]} antique chandelier that once graced Bookbinder's private dining room, is a granite circular full service sushi bar. Sushi Chef Adan Cabrerra helms this new facet of the famed seafood house.