Pat Bombino’s by Al Paris and Matthew DiNatale has opened at 9th and Catharine. Expect old school Italian dishes from $12 to $32 and a Sunday family-style dinner. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Kai San Modern Japanese Cuisine has an opening date set of December 8th. The Japanese spot takes over for the former Smoked Joint at the Academy House. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

A. D. Amorosi reports Gavone’s at 10th and Wolf may be shuttered. [Ice Pack, City Paper]

And oh yes the debauchery of Wing Bowl will be back of a 16th year on February 1st at the Wachovia Center. Tickets will be available starting December 12th. [Philly.com]

The Lush Life heads out looking for a good night of karaoke in South Philly, what they wind up with is a few rounds of drinks and some cheers as well. All in all a good Tuesday night out at Gavone’s.

The Song Riders [Philadelphia Weekly]

10th and Wolf isn’t just a movie, it’s the location of Gavone’s, a new spot specializing in roast pork and roast beef.
$1.00 domestic mugs make Gavone’s a bargain spot to down a beer and a sandwich. Just 10 blocks from the sports complex, makes Gavone’s an ideal place before a game, and with dinner till midnight, not a bad idea after the game.

• Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen is looking for a September opening. The sububan Foo will be located in the Radnor Corporate Center, 555 Lancaster Ave. (Inqlings)
• Sunday at Brasserie Perrier, diners can bring their own.
• Christopher Lyons’ Blue Horseshoe at 20th & Ludlow, which always seems to be in flux, is set to become a Mediterranean restaurant/bar named Christophers in September. And his brothers are turning Monkey Bar into something more “clubby.” Guess a name change will be in order. (Icepack)
• Gavone’s at 10th & Wolf specializes in the third part of the Philadelphia sandwich trinity, the roast pork sandwich. Gavone’s also features a full bar and six flat-screen TVs. Tori’s Brickhouse has been closed since July 1, but is expecting to open on South Street in September. (Feeding Fenzy)