Dan Gross: Sandrow selling Doc Watson's

"I NEVER PUT the pub on the market, but when the offer came I just felt maybe it's time for me to fade into the sunset," says Barry Sandrow, the longtime owner of Doc Watson's Pub (216 S. 11th).

Sandrow yesterday signed an agreement of sale with a few local buyers he declined to identify. They must now get financing, as well as approval from the state Liquor Control Board, to operate the bar.

"This time I'm selling the whole works, lock, stock and barrel," said Sandrow. "This time I'm going out. I guess I'm just getting old," says Sandrow, 77, whose long list of past doormen includes boxer/actor Randall "Tex" Cobb, comedian Dom Irrera and Villanova basketball star Fran O'Hanlon, now coaching at Lafayette.

"Mad Men" confirms Pat's plug

The Pat's Steaks referenced on Sunday's TV hit "Mad Men" was indeed the Philadelphia landmark, an AMC spokeswoman confirmed yesterday. "They made a special trip there before heading up to New York," said Olivia Dupuis.

Yesterday we reported that Pat's owner, Frank Olivieri Jr., was thrilled at Pat's being referenced on his favorite television show.

We goofed yesterday in calling Frank Olivieri Jr. the grandson of Pat Olivieri. Frank's grandfather was Pat's brother Harry Olivieri. The brothers are said to have co-created the steak sandwich in the early 1930s. Pat's opened at 9th & Wharton in 1940.

Out and about

* Jimmy Buffett stayed Sunday at the

Chelsea in Atlantic City, where he was playing Boardwalk Hall. Buffett gave a shout-out to the hotel while performing "Coconut Telegraph."

* "Action News" anchor Rick Williams

and friends had drinks at Pinsetter (7111 Maple) in Merchantville Monday night. The guys hung by the bar but didn't bowl.

* Wired 96.5 is bringing Candi Lynn, a

South Jersey rapper, singer and songwriter, to FYE (130 Black Horse) in Audubon, N.J., at 2 Sunday afternoon to kick off a national mall tour to promote the release of her debut "ILL MissBehavin'."

Charitably minded

102.9 WMGK's John DeBella and 950 ESPN's Mike Missanelli will be at the Shops at Liberty Place from noon to 1 this afternoon registering participants for Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, a 5K walk taking place Oct. 3 starting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. NBC10's Lori Wilson, of the "10!" show, will emcee today's event promoting the walk, which is presented by Independence Blue Cross.

* Karen and Carl Buchholz will co-chair

the 27th Annual Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education's Benefit for Children, on April 23 at the Ashe Center in East Falls. Carl is managing partner and CEO of the Blank Rome law firm; Karen is vice president of administration for Comcast. Anybody wishing to attend or volunteer should call the Ashe Center at 215-487-3477.

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