Pop-up restaurant called Le Bok Fin opening on Bok School’s rooftop
Back when Bok was still a technical high school, a student-run restaurant called Le Bok Fin, a little play on the name of the now-defunct restaurant, Le Bec Fin, was operated at the school.
This new pop-up restaurant, which will be operated on the rooftop of the school, will be opening to the public on Friday, August 7. The restaurant will require a membership that will be free to anyone over the age of 21, meaning the spot will have a bar. The decision to make the restaurant exclusively for 21 and over is also because the location is still a construction site, making it not as safe for children.
As far as food and drink goes, the restaurant will be serving affordable, easy-to-eat French-style cuisine. According to Scannapieco, they’re still figuring out prices and finishing up details on the menu. The drink menu will include 9 different beers, along with wine options.
Since this restaurant will be operated on the rooftop, with beautiful views of the city, that means Le Bok Fin will only be open in good weather. So if you’re planning on visiting the space, check the weather and Scout Ltd.’s Twitter in case of a cancellation. This restaurant will only be open for 5 or 6 weeks, until early September, so make sure you stop in to check out the food, the views and the school while you can.
Le Bok Fin is opening now because Scannapieco, “didn’t want it to sit vacant for another two years for the grand opening.” Because this is such a huge project that the community is curious about, she wants to invite everyone in to see the space as soon as possible.
Earlier this month, the sale of the school was finalized. Now work is continuing to bring the plans for the school to life, which also includes community improvements outside of the school.
Hours of operation for Le Bok Fin are Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can check out Le Bok Fin’s website here.
Wow, what a cool surprise! Looking forward to checking it out and getting a sneak peak of the building. It should be a great addition to the neighborhood. As a property owner down the street from Bok, I’m very excited to see what impact the final project will have on the neighborhood.
Yes! The restaurant idea does sound awesome! Views should be excellent. The views at the top of Mt. Sinai Hospital at 5th and Reed were awesome. This is in a more central location of SP. Should be wonderful.
Where you gonna park your Hummer?
South Philly’s own World Trade Center restaurant/bar — a new high? Destination point @ 9th & Mifflin — must see – since 1930’s?
I love the pictures on the Lebokfin.com website of trash-bound items & chipped paint– esp the head of a doll —
Anyway — It is all good!
As a former student I am excited to visit Le Bok Fin. We are planning our 50th Reunion in November. We were very sad at the closing of our Beloved Bok, very happy to hear of it being repurposed. I am going to make sure we visit the restaurant as a group before it closes for the season.
Went last night. Great atmosphere, cheap drinks, solid food choices, and the view is amazing. Lindsey deserves a lot of credit – this project could be a major boon for the neighborhood.