A.D. Amorosi says Katie Cavuto’s Healthy Bites will be filling out the rest of the Chef’s Market/Capogiro space on South Street as the  next Food Network Star contestant gets her own store. [City Paper]

Chew Man Chu is getting set to open at the base of the Symphony House. Michael Klein has the rundown on “effervescent” chef  Tyson Wong Ophaso. [The Insider]

Masaharu Morimoto is planning a series of yakitori-based quick service restaurants in American airports. Skewers will be the name.

Whipped Bakeshop has opened on Belgrade Street in Fishtown. It’s part workshop and bake shop with coffee and cupcakes. [Meal Ticket]

Tavolo is the second restaurant for Warminster chef Augusto Jalon. This one will be in Huntindon Valley. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

There’s no stopping the Tiffin juggernaut. In addition to the announced Elkins Park )11/2 opening) and Wynnewood (2010)

Pico de Gallo’s Baja Room is open across from the original Pico de Gallo at 15th and South. [Meal Ticket]

Le Bec-Fin has a new pastry chef. Cedric Barberet who worked previously at Las Vegas’ M Resort and was Executive Pastry Chef at Donald Trump’s private club, Mar A Lago in Plam Beach.

Coquette is closed and is facing a sheriff’s sale. Cary Neff says he’s re-conceptualizing and will reopen. [The Insider]

Swan song accolades for ROOT liqueur in the final edition of Gourmet. Nicholas Jarrett of APO Bar+Lounge also gets a shout out. [PDF]

“Baby Moo,” the calf outside of Hope’s Cookies in Rosemont has gone missing. It happened Sunday night or Monday morning. The calf is 42″ tall, 50lbs and black with white spots, or is that white with black spots? Either way there is a $500 reward for its safe return, no questions asked. Call 610-527-4488 or the Lower Merion Police at 610-649-1000 with any information.

Coquette was broken into last weekend. the thieves even cooked themselves a meal of hanger steak, burgers and macaroni and cheese before making off with some better beers and wine. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Oysters have long been thought of as aprodisciacs and Philadelphia Weekly has a list of spots where you can get in the mood for just a buck.

• Union Trust
• Pub & Kitchen
• Oyster House
• Coquette Bistro
• Devon Seafood Grill
• Johnny Brenda’s

Buck-A-Shucks [Philadelphia Weekly]

Coquette’s Cary Neff drops us a line that Jared Fraser, former Chef de Cuisine at Pif is now running the kitchen at Coquette.

It’s just the latest twist for the French bistro at the corner of 5th and Bainbridge which has seen a litany of kitchen changes since its opening. By all accounts though Fraser is a good one, so here’s hoping he sticks around a bit.

Coquette Bistro & Raw Bar [Official Site]

 
There are some bargains to be found among the French-Mexican-Thai dishes found at Coquette but the menu lacks the cohesion that its decor has nailed.

Coy Toy [Philadelphia Weekly]
Coquette Bistro & Raw Bar [Official Site]

Tandoori chicken pizza? That’s just one of the pies slated for the Tiffin backed pizzeria headed next door to the popular Girard Avenue establishment. [The Insider]

Meal Ticket has Ross Essner’s menus for The Blockley and Mary Oaks. Esnner was at Django before a recent stint at Taproom on 19th. You’ll find interesting options from lobster pierogies to garlic and rosemary scented slow roasted pork on the menu. [Meal Ticket]

If you like Pils style beers you’ll love Citizens Bank Park this summer. Victory Prima Pils, Sly Fox Pikeland Pils and Troegs Sunshine Pils are all on tap. [Beer Radar]

Bish Bish Cafe offers up pizzeria and Middle Eastern eats at 1740 Sansom Street. [Meal Ticket]

Fork’s Thien Ngo surfaced at Coquette about a month ago. Meal Ticket details some of the flavors he’s brought to the under $20 menu. [Meal Ticket]

Maia’s Main Line saga has taken another turn as Patrick Feury says he’s at Nectar full-time. [The Insider]

Restaurant Alba in Malvern is getting a liquor license. [Main Line Dine]

Coquette brings in former Fork chef, Thien Ngo. Look for hints of Vietnamese and Thai to show up  on the menu. [The Insider]

Mt. Airy is getting a Thirsty Monk, an American bistro and wine bar. [Beer Lass]

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney is said to be in “deep talks” to open a bar in Philadelphia. [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Philly Mag has some more details on Michael O’Halloran’s new Chinese restaurant, Kong. [Philadelphia Magazine]

John Mims, forced off the Main Line is now looking to open a pair of restaurants in Phoenixville. New Orleans Pizza Kitchen will open March 13th and his Creole BYOB, Daddy Mims will be ready March 19th. [The Insider]

Fort Washington’s long time Bent Elbo is going to become MaGerks Pub & Grill. MaGerks is out of Maryland but with local roots. Renovations could take as long as six months. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Victory’s Easton brew pub is now a collaborative effort between Downingtown’s Victory Brewing and the Farmhouse restaurant in Emmaus. [Morning Call]

Rare, a 30,000 square foot gentlemen’s club and steakhouse is aiming to open in April. [Meal Ticket]

A reader asked us yesterday where to find oysters in the city as we wait for the renovation of the Oyster House on Sansom Street.

It dawned on us that not only do we know a few places that offer oysters but the three that jumped to mind also offer them for just $1 a piece during happy hour.

So consider Happy Hour oysters at Ansill, Coquette or Pub & Kitchen.

From neighborhood watering holes to the realm of the beautiful people. Tis the season to dine outside and The Bite has a plethora of suggestions.

Why Dine Inside [Metro Philadelphia]

The Daily News takes a look at the new wave of French Bistros (Cochon, Coquette and Zinc) and how they’ve gotten here.

Let frite-dom ring [Philadelphia Daily News]