Regions Midatlantic | Philadephia
April 15, 2008
Source: Chicago Tribune
A Philadelphia eatery is keeping with design from the past -- the same soda fountain, the same menu, even the same booths. The owner is also sticking with the name of his eatery, which contains a term derogatory to Asian-Americans.
"Why would I?" owner Joseph Groh told his mother when she suggested he change the restaurant's name to "Joe's", according to the Chicago Tribune. However, Asian-American groups are working to change Groh's mind.
Source: Chicago Tribune
A Philadelphia eatery is keeping with design from the past -- the same soda fountain, the same menu, even the same booths. The owner is also sticking with the name of his eatery, which contains a term derogatory to Asian-Americans.
"Why would I?" owner Joseph Groh told his mother when she suggested he change the restaurant's name to "Joe's", according to the Chicago Tribune. However, Asian-American groups are working to change Groh's mind.
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