Stephen Starr is seeking an executive chef for a new Latin cuisine restaurant. [Grub Street]

Con Murphy’s officially opens today at 17th and the Parkway. It has been in a soft opening mode for a couple of days now.

Coo’s is having their official grand opening this Saturday with a masquerade party. [Beer Lass]

Coup de Taco’s fusion style tacos will be serving up tacos from Penn’s campus starting on Monday. [Meal Ticket]

The Aspen is coming back as Lucky 7 . It should be more bar than restaurant in this incarnation. [Beer Lass and the Insider]

Marty Grims who just opened Chew Man Chu is looking to open Timber in Abington at the spot that formerly housed Inn Flight. [Restaurant Club]

Two new restaurants are coming to West Chester. Nonna’s: A Giunta Tradition is going to be serving up Italian food next Spring. Indian Thai Spice Bistro is offering 85 seats and two kitchens, one for Indian, the second for Thai. [West Chester Dish]

Coquette’s sheriff’s sale is halted. [The Insider]

Usually we reserve our Tales of the Tape for restaurant openings but we felt that the Bloktoberfest scheduled for this Saturday could also benefit.

Who: Sponsored by the South of South Neighborhood Association

What: Block party with proceeds going towards restoration of the Shiloh Baptist Church.

When: Saturday, October 24th, noon to 8pm.

Where: Christian Street between 20th and 21st Streets.

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