Stella Blu in West Conshohocken is closed for extensive renovations. Look for the restaurant to open with a larger bar and new layout by early December. In the meanwhile many of Stella Blu’s favorite recipes are available down the street at sister restaurant, Gypsy Saloon.

In permanent closing news, Crescent City has set on South Street. The 7,000 square foot restaurant had been for sale since at least June. The asking price was $1 million for the furniture, fixtures and equipment as well as the liquor license. Rent was $9,500 a month. No word on whether a sale was completed or they just closed up.

Dancing Meatballs tunes us into this deal for the foodies with a kid or two in tow. On Wednesdays, Crescent City makes it easy to take the family out as children under 12 eat free off the children’s menu.

All the staples of the kiddie diet are available, from hamburgers to mac-n-cheese to chicken fingers. Meanwhile, you can enjoy their savory “grown-up” food with a menu that includes everything from jambalaya to baby back ribs.

Crescent City [Official Site]
No Such Thing As A Free Lunch? But Free Dinner, Yes! [Dancing Meatballs]

Philadelphia Weekly lists six Bloody Marys that are available whenever you need them, you know like on a Thursday morning after Wednesday happy hour hits last call.

Beau Monde

Crescent City

Marathon Grill

N. Third

Royal Tavern

Swann Lounge at the Four Seasons

Nicely Executed [Philadelphia Weekly]

UWISHUNU has certainly made a splashy entrance onto Philadelphia’s blog scene and they’ve given some good suggestions in food and drink.

Here are some of the best of the last week.

• Best Veggie Burrito for a Day You Miss Lunch – La Lupe in the Italian Market.

They Put the Cake in Crab Cake – Rittenhouse Square’s Devon Seafood Grill.

• Fluffy Not Stuffy: Darling�s Coffee Shop and Cheesecake – Darling’s Coffee Shop at 404 S 20th Street.
• It�s Easy to Love E�s – E’s, East Passyunk’s newest cafe.
• Let�s Fill Those Tables ASAP – South Street’s Crescent City

Phillyist headed out to Crescent City during Restaurant Week and dines on what’s left for their 9 PM reservation. Luckily the pork chop was still left.

Foodsday Tuesday Reviews Crescent City [Phillyist]
Crescent City [Official Site]

Crescent City at 9th and South is starting brunch this weekend. Look for huevos rancheros, and bananas foster panckakes among the delish dishes. (via Daily Candy)

We read the reviews so you don’t have to, South Philly Review visits Crescent City.
Crescent City on South Street may not be affordable enough to be your regular spot, but it makes “a lovely place for a celebration.” Make sure you try “three pan-seared jumbo diver scallops placed on a pool of truly divine, lightly seasoned brown sauce.” Although an appetizer, they might make a fine main course.

Two-and-a-half tips of the toque to Crescent City.

South Philly Review: Crescent City

Crescent City [Official Site]
More on Crescent City

We read the reviews so you don�t have to. Here�s Elisa Ludwig’s take on Crescent City, pre-chewed for easy digestion.

Crescent City is a reverent tribute to the Gulf featuring dishes that are “gutsy and intensely flavorful.”

Southern Exposure

www.crescentcityphilly.com