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4 weeks ago
Green Line co-owner Douglas Witmer here: We just received some terrible news that our friend Chip Dunahugh passed away suddenly yesterday in Santa Fe, NM. There literally would be no Green Line Cafe without Chip. In 2002 we were looking for a contractor to renovate the interior at 43rd and Baltimore. I knew of Chip through the Philly art world. Chip was a sculptor whose work was influenced by Matisse. He made his money around town doing carpentry and renovations. He and his wife (also an artist) lived in an amazing former industrial space under the Ben Franklin Bridge that Chip had completely renovated by himself into their home, studios, and several apartments. Their roof deck had the most unbelievable view of the river and the city. Chip's master plan was to sell that building and pretty much retire by age 40 so he could be an artist full-time the rest of his life. (The plan worked.) Chip himself was a presence. He kind of resembled He-Man with his big frame and shaggy blonde hair and square chin. For fun he played rugby. He liked good wine. He was from the midwest. He was very kind, but had a sort of gruff old-school no-nonsense air about him. He showed up everyday in a beat-up Subaru with his matching beat-up stainless steel travel mug that he never washed (because that would ruin the seasoning). He preferred to work alone, but tolerated Dan and me (he was pretty much my boss back then haha!). One of the most amazing things I have ever seen a human do was Chip lifting 4 x 8 foot sheets of 3/4-inch drywall while simultaneously climbing up a scaffold, in order to get to the Green Line's 12-foot ceiling, whereupon he balanced the entire sheet on his head, standing on his tiptoes to get it perfectly in position, and supporting it with one hand while he attached drywall screws with the other! Fire code required there to be 2 layers of 3/4" drywall on the entire ceiling...let that sink in. RIP Chip. You're special. chipdunahughsantafenm.weebly.com/
1 month ago
Geoff Hatten, Robert J Hankins Denig and 13 others like this
Jason BrockTerrible news. Please pass on any info about donations we can make for Romi.
1 month ago
Francisco OrtizYou all have the best coffee. Every time I'm in town i stop by and your coffee and customer service are awesome
1 month agoKelly Crago-ClemWhat a great memories of my cousin.. thank u.
1 month ago · 1Francisco OrtizVery sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for his family and friends
1 month ago · 1Alan EbnotherChip was a very special human being!
1 month ago · 1Dinorah PezzatiIt's sad to hear the loss of your good friend. I didn't know him personally, but all the words you described him as special person with special talents. May God have him in his Glory. Blessings to his family
1 month agoMelonie Vore-GillilanSending prayers and love ❤️ to all, that were touched by Chip's love for life. He clearly had a gift and shared it! May his wife be wrapped in the arms of our Lord and given strength. Sorry for your loss Karen! He sounds like a wonderful man.
4 weeks agoKaren KoenigWow! My cousin was an amazing person. I knew this but your tribute is truly awesome. Thank you!
1 month ago · 2Melanie BrennemanThis is very sweet. I remember that building. We went with the whole family for the Fourth of July when I was little.
1 month ago · 1Velma MagillSo sorry to hear.
1 month agoVal ParsleyHe sounded like an extremely talented individual who was highly respected. Such a loss.
1 month agoDavid ClinedinstFirst met Chip on the high school football practice field. He was a good ball player and a kind man. R.I.P
4 weeks agoBarb ChristmanI remember Chip from school. His Mom was one of my teachers. Prayers for his family and friends.
4 weeks agoMark WethliA wonderful tribute, Douglas. So sorry for your loss--
1 month agoErin CreightonAmazing tribute. It's nice to hear stories about him such as this.
4 weeks agoJeffro ShicksSorry to hear this I remember Chip from school and church :(
1 month ago · 1Munira NaquiSo sorry to hear about your loss. He sounds like an amazing person!
1 month agoSue Stokes-ShicksSo sorry. We will be praying for his family
1 month agoRoberta RotherhamSuch a heartbreaking loss!
1 month agoPurple Pigeon Press- Maria Ruggiano-Alekseevso sorry to hear.
1 month ago#fbf 14 YEARS AGO !!! #focusonsomethingpositive #greenlinepeople
2 months ago
Bruce Newell Haskin, Robert Mather and 23 others like this
Walter BilderbackCongratulations!
2 months agoLUV THIS! #Reposting @robs10kfriends -- 660. "I like to tell my best friend, 'The way you date people, I've dated cities." After graduating college, Becca Bernstein lived in Chicago (her home city), NYC, D.C. and now Philly. Though she's spent several years away from home, Becca made frequent visits to Chicago to visit her mom, who had been diagnosed with ALS and FTD (frontotemporal dementia). Sadly, Becca's mom passed away last November, but one of the possessions she left to Becca was her journal from a trip she had taken to Europe. To honor her mom, Becca will be taking that same trip this summer with important people from her life joining her at different legs along the way. She'll also be logging her thoughts in a journal (given to her by her sister) very similar to her mom's with prompts like "take a picture with all the people mom would have liked in this city." Such a great way to remember your mom and hope you have a blast on the trip, @bernstei1! #10kfriends #philly #chicago #mom #daughter #eurotrip #journal #family #meetingpeople
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How we met: Becca was introduced to my project via her girlfriend and then DM'ed me to meet! #greenlinepeople @bernstei1
2 months ago
Rocky Mantle, Marcos Falcão and 1 other like this
YO! If #Rocky were #vegan he'd probably eat like 5 of these. Also too: #veganwhiz. Say it with us: #veganwhiz
2 months ago
Sharon Race, Sarah James and 6 others like this
Valerie Maria😍😍😍 is this an addition or replacement of one of the vegan sandwiches? 40th St like you guys don't see me enough 😂
2 months agoWhoa it got cold in a snap! Get in here and warm up yr bones!
2 months ago
Jonathan Frederick Walz, Jeff Carlson and 2 others like this
Nice feature today on Green Line co-founder Daniel Thut and his family! www.philly.com/philly/living/408452045.html
The Parent Trip: Karla and Daniel Thut of University City
www.philly.com
During her first labor, Karla tried to channel her grandmother. Her Costa Rican-born, hardworking and plain-talking grandma, who delivered each of her 12 children alone, at home. The grandma who helpe...
2 months ago
Bridget Lessner, Adam Zabell and 11 others like this
This coming week each shop will have its own holiday schedule. Check with your favorite spot! 🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS!🎁
3 months ago
Rocky Mantle, Jonathan Frederick Walz and 1 other like this
These two fine fellas deserve a handshake and an extra token of appreciation...they've been keeping all you beautiful #greenlinepeople caffeinated FOR TEN YEARS! We commissioned our pal @ketchwehr to make these portraits of them for a gift. Eric and Ish...you are heroes. 🏆🏆💪💪👊👊☕️☕️
3 months ago
Jeff Listino, Umm Muhammad and 9 others like this
Gift cards…as cool as cash!
You can purchase them in our shops for any amount you like...or on-line in three amounts! Green Line gift cards work at all of our locations and can be re-filled!
IN-STORE SPECIALS! --Purchase any gift card in an amount of $20 or above and we'll give you a free drink of your choice on the spot! --Purchase any gift card in an amount of $50 or above and we'll add an extra $5 to the card (plus you get a free drink)!
PURCHASE ON-LINE --Free mailing in the domestic US --Purchase a gift card for $50 and we'll add an extra $5 to the card!
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