We’ve received word from Leigh Maida that she and Brendan Hartranft of Memphis Taproom and Local 44 are set to open their third bar. Resurrection Ale House will take over Yello’Bar in September on Grays Ferry Avenue.

The spot will focus more on food than their other two spots, filling a glaring need in the neighborhood. But don’t take our word for it, check out Leigh’s words below.

The name will be Resurrection Ale House, and we’re hammering out a menu now that we think fills a gap in the neighborhood, casual, beer-centric, someplace you can feel like a grown up, and be catered to with care, but not have to spend a ton of money to feel like you got some real value out of your experience. We’re focused (as always) on a stellar craft beer list, but we’re equally focused this time on the dining side of things too. For now we’re sort of working under the term “beer bistro” as a guiding principle, for the menu, the decor, the over all vibe of the place. We’re hoping for the same kinds of laid back, food and beer savvy, mixed-bag of cool guests that we get to meet at Memphis and Local 44.

Resurrection Ale House [Official Site]

Capogiro’s 13th Street location has been closed for a couple weeks since their gelato case caught on fire. A sad-sad turn of events for Honey Chamomile gelato fans everywhere. But low and behold, it looks like tomorrow could be the triumphant reopening.

Fingers crossed.

Capogiro [Official Site]

July is National Picnic Month and Supper is celebrationg with a dozen interpretations of the deviled egg. Throughout July, diners will be able to enjoy four deviled egg halves and a can of Sly Fox for $6.

The 12 deviled egg options include:

• Sriracha Deviled Egg with pickled daikon, carrot and coriander
• Pistou Deviled Egg with ratatouille
• Horseradish Deviled Egg with steak and Roquefort
• Deep-Fried Scotch Deviled Egg with country sausage
• Wasabi Deviled Egg with uni and crispy nori
• Saffron Deviled Egg with salt cod and roasted garlic
• Black Truffle Deviled Egg
• Chevre Deviled Egg with Spring Asparagus
• Lobster Deviled Egg with dill crème fraiche
• “Bacon and Egg” with braised bacon and cheddar
• Smoked Chile Deviled Egg with corn-red onion salsa
• Vadouvan Spiced Deviled Egg with roasted cauliflower and mint

Tonight, Picnic Month kicks off with a special happy hour between 5 and 8pm. Deviled eggs will be $1 a piece, or try all 12 for $9 and the Beer Lass will be cracking open specially priced cans of Sly Fox.

Supper [Official Site]

Chip Roman’s Blackfish is loading up with special events for the summer. The Conshohocken restaurant will be open on July 4th and will be offering a 4-course, $45 lobster bake.

Also kicking off this week is a special after 8 3-course $40 menu. This menu is available on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

And on Tuesdays, Roman’s 4-course tasting menu continues for $45. Each tasting will include a common ingredient. Upcoming ingredients include:

• July, 7 - Blue Crab
• July, 14 - Local Corn
• July, 21 - Tomatoes

Blackfish Restaurant [Official Site]

We know we just posted a link to Philadelphia Magazine’s article about Jose Garces but now we’ve sat down and actually had a chance to read Lauren McCutcheon’s profile of the prolific chef.

Among the Fooboozian highlights:

• Rumor has it Garces missed the James Beard Awards perhaps becuase he’s working on a Food Network gig.
• July is still the targeted opening for Village Whiskey.
• Garces Trading Co. is the name for the food/wine commisary (PLCB partnership) coming this fall to the Western Union building on Locust.
• The Fontainebleau Las Vegas is getting a rooftop Amada, twice the size of the original.
• Dave Conn will be chef de cuisine at Village Whiskey.

Check it all out.

Who is Jose Garces? And Why are you so crazy about his restaurants? [Philadelphia Magazine]

Adam Erace takes in chef Peter Miller’s brunch at the P.O.P.E. and has plenty of praise.

They should be talking about his vegan French toast, a breakfast neither as epic as Sabrina’s pyramids nor as neat as Café Estelle’s stuffed pillows, but nonetheless distinctive enough to garner a special place in the pantheon of Philadelphia French toasts. Pureed raw almonds and coconut milk replace the standard custard batter, but the bread fried up just as crisp and golden, while the spicing of cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg tied the flavors back to the classic. My mom-who considers vegetarianism a misguided notion she can rid the world of one chicken- cutlet convert at a time-loved it.


Papal Infallibility [Philadelphia Weekly]
Pub on Passyunk East [Official Site]

The Bite wonders if your holiday barbecue can rival some of these dishes around town.

• Kobe Beef hot dogs at Varga Bar
• Dry-aged burger at Barclay Prime
• Grilled octopus at Johnny Brenda’s
• Corn on the cob at Cantina Dos Segundos
• Apple pie from Jones

Holiday barbecue to rival your own [Metro Philadelphia]

This week in Philadelphia Magazine’s Restaurant Club Newsletter.

• First Look: Who is Jose Garces?
• Citizens Bank Park Eating Guide
• Sneak Peek Photos: A Look Inside Max Brenner Chocolates
• Food for Thought: Do Kids and Restaurants Mix?
• Restaurant Club Deals: House specials at the Blockley, free wine at Le Bar Lyonnais.

Restaurant Club Newsletter [Philadelphia Magazine]

The Blockley Pourhouse has opened at 38th and Ludlow and Meal Ticket has the pics. [Meal Ticket]

The Korean BBQ spot, Miga has opened on 15th Street. But no table-top barbecue or liquor license yet. [Meal Ticket]

Tomorrow, across the street from Miga, Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man opens.

The Beer Lass twitters that South Philly’s Sticks & Stones is less than two weeks away. [@BeerLass]

Media is getting Ariano Cafe, a quaint little Neapolitan pizza spot from Anthony Bellapigna who owns Fellini’s. [Restaurant Club]

Sycamore isn’t just a tree, it’s a new BYOB in Lansdowne. [Meal Ticket]

Daniel Stern’s Rae-placement is now set for November high above the city in 2 Liberty Place. It’s also not going to be Rae but rather R2L. [The Insider]

Gayle a top-50 American cuisine restaurant according to OpenTable diners. [OpenTable via Illadelph]

This Thursday, Bistrot La Minette asks you to join them on a summer holiday to Provence. The four course prix fixe menu is just $35, $50 with wine pairings.

Check out the menu after the jump.

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