We can’t say we were surprised when we received word that Gayle will be closing on Friday, September 4th. There have been plenty of rumors swirling and dropping the liquor license turned out to be the writing on the wall. What was a bit unusual though was that the news didn’t sneak out via a disappointed employee but rather was released by a big-time New York PR agency.
Daniel Stern has a lot of big plans for the Fall. He’s looking to open R2L and MidAtlantic. He even has a Daniel Stern Restaurants web site (complete with three letter acronym, DSR). We hope this is one step back and two steps forward for the talented chef.
The Blockley Pourhouse has opened at 38th and Ludlow and Meal Ticket has the pics. [Meal Ticket]
The Korean BBQ spot, Miga has opened on 15th Street. But no table-top barbecue or liquor license yet. [Meal Ticket]
Tomorrow, across the street from Miga, Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man opens.
The Beer Lass twitters that South Philly’s Sticks & Stones is less than two weeks away. [@BeerLass]
Media is getting Ariano Cafe, a quaint little Neapolitan pizza spot from Anthony Bellapigna who owns Fellini’s. [Restaurant Club]
Sycamore isn’t just a tree, it’s a new BYOB in Lansdowne. [Meal Ticket]
Daniel Stern’s Rae-placement is now set for November high above the city in 2 Liberty Place. It’s also not going to be Rae but rather R2L. [The Insider]
Gayle a top-50 American cuisine restaurant according to OpenTable diners. [OpenTablevia Illadelph]
Owner Daniel Stern is turning his Queen Village Gayle into a BYOB. This morning he sent us this message.
One of the questions we have gotten consistently is “are you a BYOB?” and we always assumed this was due to the size of our restaurant rather than the scope of what we do. About two years ago, as an accommodation to those guests who loved to open their cellars when they dined out, we began a BYO night on Thursday evenings. This has proven to be something that our guests enjoy very much. We have decided the best way to thank our loyal guests and continue to provide the best value in both price and experience, would be to extend our BYO option to every night we are open. Gayle becomes a BYOB on 3/18/09. We look forward to seeing you soon.
And yes, Gayle still offers its Food & Wine acclaimed Veal Stew Wednesdays. Three courses including salad, dessert and of course the stew goes for $35.
Update: There will be no corkage fee. The current wine and liquor inventory will be sold over the next few weeks and the license will be put on hold for a future project.
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing Corporation has put together a list of restaurants that offer gluten-free menu items for those with celiac disease. There are some great restaurants on the list like Amada, Osteria, Bar Ferdinand and Gayle.
It also gives us a reason to post GPTMC’s adorable LOVE Campaign video, so there!
Caution: do not look at Philadining’s photos of Chick’s mini beignets with Nutella and raspberry dipping sauces on an empty stomach. [Philadining]
Uncle Jimmy weighs the “Yays” and “Neys” of dinner at Kanella. [Uncle Jimmy Eats]
Dish & Bitch is pretty cool. They have a brunch club and invite a guest along each Sunday whom they interview. Most recently they were at the Royal Tavern. [Dish & Bitch]
PhilaFoodie tips us off that Wine Spectator’s Sam Gugino is in love with Daniel Stern’s (Gayle and Rae) apple pie. [PhilaFoodie]
Collin Flatt dines on the “All Pork Menu” at Cochon with mixed results. [Phoodie.info]
Blogalicious is partial to the flagship in the Primo Hoagies chain and rarely varies from ordering the Chicken Suprimo on a seeded Sarcone’s roll. [Blogalicious]
Mac & Cheese gets some Egyptian and Mediterranean bites at Mazag Cafe in South Philly. [Mac & Cheese]
Our beer runs are much shorter (from wherever we are to the Foodery or Food & Friends) than the one Bryan Kolesar and Chris Leonard are preparing for this Saturday. They’re doing 13.1 miles from the General Lafayette to the new Tiedhouse. [Brew Lounge]
Foodzings has only a mediocre time at Mantra. [Foodzings]
We always enjoyed dining outdoors at the departed Azafran but for some reason we never remember that Gayle has that same outdoor courtyard. They’re calling it the Herb Garden Lounge and Thursday through Saturday relax with Gayle’s take on backyard food and wine.
Gayle is also offering a special Mother’s Day 3-course brunch for $45 this Sunday.
Stew is a nice thought on a cold night. And if you’re going for stew, go with the version served at Daniel Stern’s Gayle. Gayle’s stew was named one of 2006’s best dishes by Bon Appetit magazine. $35 gets you the stew, a glass of wine, salad and apple pie for dessert.
Last month Esquire Magazine named Daniel Stern’s Rae one of the top new restaurants in America, this week he sits down with UWISHUNU and discusses his food, Philadelphia’s restaurant scene and more.
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