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Change Ups: George Costa leaving the bar biz

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Out of the region and off to the woods...


Sayonara suckers!

If you've frequented Southwark, Pub & Kitchen and more recently Petruce et al. (1121 Walnut St.) you probably know beloved barkeep George Costa and his equally beloved cocktails. After 17 years behind the stick Costa is retiring from the bar biz and moving out to State College with his family. He's gotten a new gig where he can pursue his lifelong passion, fly fishing.

Of course Costa's not going quietly, his last night at Petruce is going to be October 19th and he's going to be guest bartending at Southwark for their 10 year anniversary on October 23rd.

Grateful for all of the support that the city has afforded him, Costa would like to extend a hearty "sayonara suckers" to all of his loyal customers over the years.

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