Posted by Foobooz on 28th January 2010
Bart Blatstein has been running Vino at the Piazza at Schmidt’s and effective Monday, February 1st he’ll be handing the reins over to Italian restaurateurs Fabio Auguadro and Andrea Scotacci. The new name will be Apollinare and upgrades to the setting and staff can be expected. [The Insider]
Dmitri’s third location is about a month out at 944 N 2nd Street. [The Insider]
Among the dinner additions coming to Hawthornes on February 3rd, a french fry menu with toppings like pulled pork, jerk chicken and dipping sauces. [Meal Ticket]
Verdad is adding 30 seats upstairs as well as a garden deck. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
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Posted by Foobooz on 26th January 2010
The Insider provides a look inside Alex Plotkin’s Chops. The form of the former Oceanaire is still there but there are new touches like artwork and new hardwood floor. [The Insider]
Hawthornes beer boutique and eatery will be adding a new dinner menu starting February 1st.
Meal Ticket has a bit more on The Bottle Shop, a new craft beer store hoping for an April opening on East Passyunk. [Meal Ticket]
Philadelphia Chutney Company is planning locations on Temple’s campus and at 1628 Sansom Street, the former home of Remedy Tea Bar. [The Insider]
It’s still open as Di Vino, but on February 4th the Rittenhouse wine bar will officially open as Cichetteria 19. [Meal Ticket]
Black Angus, which we told you about in December inches closer to completion. It’s an Old West themed steakhouse for the 100 block of South Street. [The Insider]
Jim’s Soft Pretzels opened over the weekend at 4th ans South. [Meal Ticket]
10 Arts at the Ritz Carlton gets four-diamonds from AAA. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Dave Magrogan of Kildare’s fame is opening Mas Mexicali Cantina at the former Coyote Crossing in West Chester. [WC Dish]
Doc Watson’s last night will be Wednesday, February 4th. New owners will refurb the space and turn it into Sherlock’s Tavern. [The Insider]
Fellini Cafe in Paoli has closed for good. [Main Line Restaurant Guide]
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Posted by Foobooz on 25th January 2010
The City Tap House from the owners of Public House, Field House and Mission Grill are aiming for a late February/early March opening for their University City beer bar. The City Tap House will serve 42 imported and domestic craft beers on draft. Andrew Farrell, previously of Bridgid’s will be in charge of the beer program. Al Paris (Mantra, Guru and a host of other spots) will be the executive chef.
City Tap House will be situated on the second floor of the Radian building and will feature a large outdoor seating area with fire pits to make it available year-round.
City Tap House [Official Site]
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Posted by Foobooz on 25th January 2010
The Sugar Cube dessert truck is out this week. The truck is at 33rd and Arch today.
Carluccio’s at 932 S 10th Street opens for dinner tonight. It’s located at the former home of Shank’s and Evelyn’s.
Paesano’s says they’re still aiming to open this Friday or Saturday at 9th and Christian.
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Posted by Foobooz on 25th January 2010
Michael Klein followed up late Friday with more details on some of last week’s most interesting developments.
Klein says no to a story published in the Inquirer’s business section. He reports that a brew pub is not coming to the Shops at Liberty Place.
And as for the beer garden by Stephen Starr in Fishtown, it seems likely that it will actually happen and initially will be outdoor only.
As for what Starr’s outdoor beer garden might look like, the Illadelph points us towards the Standard Hotel’s Biergarten in the Meatpacking District of New York for a possible idea. Others in our comments have speculated it might look something like Brooklyn’s Radegast hall & Biergarten. Both seem worthy inspirations.
A few restaurant notes [The Insider]
Stephen Starr to Jose Garces: I’ll See Your Beer & Brats Concept And Raise You A Bona Fide German Bier Garten [The Illadelph]
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Posted by Foobooz on 22nd January 2010
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The elegant brownstone that hosted
Susanna Foo for 22 years as an anchor to Walnut Street’s “Restaurant Row” is in play to become a
Chipotle. Michael Klein is reporting that the Mexican fast-serve concept would serve as a flagship for the chain. A zoning variance for takeout is scheduled to be heard on February 3rd.
Chipotle wants Susanna Foo’s Center City location [The Insider]
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Posted by Foobooz on 21st January 2010
Meal Ticket has some details on the type of food that will be offered at Hoof+Fin, the casual BYOB aiming to take over the former Gayle spot on South 3rd. [Meal Ticket]
Thoreau will be a vegetarian restaurant opening February 2nd at 1033 Spring Garden Street. The couple, Mike and Lisa Jackson also own Blue Sage in Bucks County. [Meal Ticket & Restaurant Club]
A.D. Amorosi has smidge more on Stephen Starr and Bart Blatstein flirting, the concept would be “more casual than formal. ” [City Paper]
Keith Taylor is out at Holy Smoke in Roxborough but will resurface in Bellmawr come March. [The Insider]
The new Wit or Witout at 9970 Roosevelt Boulevard is offering $3 cheesesteaks in January, $4 steaks in February and $5 steaks in March. [Meal Ticket]
1st & Fresh Catering is partnering with Marc Vetri to offer sandwiches from Osteria. Get Vetri’s take on roasted pork, sliced brisket and eggplant Parmesan delivered to your next event. [1st & Fresh Catering]
More Vietnamese for 11th and Washington. The latest will be Le Viet, the specialty is to be crab noodle soup. [The Insider]
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Posted by Foobooz on 21st January 2010
Michael Klein reports that the 9th and Christian edition of Paesano’s will be opening next Thursday or Friday. Klein also has the menu with all your favorite Girard Avenue sandwiches plus some more.
- Liveracce - seared beef liver, sauteed onions, iceberg lettuce, roasted tomato, garlic mayo and gorgonzola
- Bolagnese - crispy fried lasagne Bolagnese with smoked parmesan and fried egg
- Meatloaf Parmesan – Crispy fried Italian-style meatloaf with red sauce and mozzarella
- Pesce Fritti – fried tilapia fillet with lettuce, tomato, onion, caper mayo and sharp provolone
What isn’t on the menu is the Paesano Burger, which was teased back in September.
Paesano’s in the Italian Market getting close [The Insider]
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Posted by Foobooz on 20th January 2010
Lew Bryson spotted an interesting article in the Philadelphia Inquirer Business section today regarding changes in store for the Shops at Liberty Place. The shopping mall turns 20 this year and a number of leases have ended opening several storefronts and allowing for a re-imagining of the shops. Most interesting to the Foobooz crowd is that negotiations are going on between Liberty Place and a brewpub. Oddly, the article made no mention of Michael Klein’s Thursday post regarding Vintage Irving, a New York wine bar being close to signing a lease.
Could a new look Liberty Place sport a wine bar and brewpub?
Changes in store for Shops at Liberty Place [Philadelphia Inquirer via Seen Through a Glass]
Shops at Liberty Place [Official Site]
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Posted by Foobooz on 20th January 2010
Daniel Stern’s R2L opens to the public tomorrow on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place.We’ve got the rundown on the panoramic views, menu and more.
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