Holy crap! The Broad Axe Tavern has finally opened in Blue Bell. The spot’s menu runs from pizzas and burgers to scallop BLTs and steaks. [Table Tak, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Phoodie.info has the dirt on Elevation Burger. A “green” burger chain that’s opening in Wynnewood in May and aims to have two more locations in the Philadelphia area by year’s end. [Phoodie.info]

“Any day” is the opening dates for the third (1625 E Passyunk) and fourth (39th and Walnut) Capogiros. [Table Tak, Philadelphia Inquirer]

The same people behind the Firecreek Restaurant and Bar are about a month away from opening Doghouse Burgers in Downingtown. The spot will focus on local and gourmet with grass-fed burger options and upscale toppings. [The Restaurant Club]

Contractors picketed in front of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle yesterday demanding payment for work done at the restaurant. Around 40 court cases are pitting contractors against the restaurant or the genral contractor. [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

D.P. Dough on 40th Street stilll isn’t serving strombolis  calzones but they have some interesting details about the journey to opening on their blog, including their Happy Gilmore sized check. [D.P. Dough Philly]

Matt Levin’s bistro concept has some big beef backing it. None other than Philadelphia Eagle offensive lineman, Jon Runyan. Northern Liberties is the preferred location. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Whether it’s called Mamaia or now Slate, we’re still doubting Thomases on the gastropub at the former Cafe Habana. The latest is it might be open by New Years or at least shortly thereafter. Another spot that invites skepticism is the Broad Axe Tavern which is now slated for a February or March reopening. [The Insider]

And in other it has been a long time coming news, MangoMoon is set to open Friday, December 19th and Meal Ticket has the menu. [Meal Ticket]

Could boozy gelato concoctions be in your future? Bhiladelphia suggests Capogiro could be looking for a liquor license. [bhiladelphia]

DP Dough has an opening date and a blog. February 2nd is the date for the West Philly calzonerie, http://www.dpdoughphilly.com/blog is the blog.

Seasons 52, a grill and wine bar is planning to open its first location outside of the Southeast this spring at the Cherry Hill Mall. [Philadelphia Business Journal]

Passyunk Avenue’s Triangle Tavern has closed. [The Insider]