Famous for its French Onion Soup and variety of burgers, H.A. Winston & Co. was the Philadelphia area’s go-to pub chain in the 1970s and 80s.
Read more about how the Spivak brothers created a powerful player in casual dining with burgers, onion soup, and plenty of kitsch:
This piece is part of The 86′d Project, a new Inquirer series that takes a look back at the restaurants that made an impact on the Philadelphia region. Want us to reflect on a now-closed restaurant? Tell us about your favorite in the comments and we’ll consider it for a future piece.
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