es...I live in Philly as some of u know , & am a frequent diner @ Joey's other restaurant Zeppoli in Collingswood N.J.& it has since went downhill cause chef Joey devotes all his time over in Philly . he is a great chef & nice guy..he is not "connected"..but that club in south philly WAS a mob club in the 70s & 80s..it's origins go way back..I have not been but I do know that it IS a tough seat 2 get in & I do know that his crab gravy w/ macaroni is supposedly THE best in town...I know him fairly well due 2 our backgrounds in working in high end Italian restaurants around this area...he knows my former boss & owner of Ristorante Panorama in the Pennsview Hotel..& he has invited my wife & I to give him a call @ this club but I have yet 2 do so...but if your in Philly FOH , & have a chance 2 get in I would take advantage of the opportunity....Parking is a bitch down there though!