I grew up not far from the Blue Bell Inn, but sadly now live in exile in NY. The BLue bell Inn is most certainly in business and thriving. It is really very representative of Phila cuisine of that type. Things like snapper soup which when you grow up in Philly you think the whole world has (like tastykakes and steak sandwiches) but then learn the cold hard truth when you leave, make it a delight. If you're into food bigtime, then plan a trip to Pa Dutch country which is the "parent" of the foods particular to Phila and do it before the global village has nowghere to eat but Dennys. Merry Xmas Clair [email removed]
Philadelphia, PA