The new Tavern on Broad opens today. It takes over the JL Sullivan’s space beneath the Bellevue and it is out with the white leather and in with the rose. Also in is Union Truster, Terry White.

Thrillist has the details including how to get on today’s opening list.

Tavern on Broad [Thrillist]
Tavern on Broad [Official Site]

The ongoing saga of Rick’s Steaks continues. The Bellevue location was set for a Monday but the inspector was sick. So the L&I inspection was put off till today. That means if all goes well Rick’s will be open for business Monday.

The official grand opening will be Thursday, June 25th and such luminaries as Al Roker and Ed Rendell are scheduled to appear.

Inside the Bellevue [Official Site]

Dealing with Philadelphia government must just be maddening. Rick’s Steaks will not be opening tomorrow because the Licenses and Inspections inspector is out sick today.

Steakwatch Monday [Inside the Bellevue]

the Insider reports that Rick’s Steaks has signed the lease, work is underway and steak slinging to commence in 6 to 8 weeks.

Rick’s Steaks lives [The Insider]