Pizzeria Stella is set to open tomorrow at the corner of 2nd and Lombard. Stephen Starr’s pizza joint takes over the former Cosi location and promises 12 varieties of pizza plus a selection of antipasti, insalata and meats.

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Saturday, July 18th marks the date of the 5th annual Good Food, Good Beer and the Rest is History fundraiser at the Headhouse Square Shambles.

The event brings together local restaurants and breweries to raise money for Slow Food and Green Village Philadelphia. Among the restaurants and breweries participating are; Le Virtu, Penne, Southwark, Rx, Xochitl, Run-for-the-Hills, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Dock Street, Stoudts Brewing Company, Yards, Dogfish Head, Troegs, Earth, Bread & Brewery, and Sly Fox.

The event runs from 6 to 9pm, admission is $32 for 5 tasting tickets or $24 for three. Beer is complimentary.

5th Annual Good Food, Good Beer, and the Rest is History [Farm to City]

Friday

We hear that the Lobster BLT is back on the menu at Pub & Kitchen. That plus a Yards firkin is reason enough for us to make it a Happy Hour destination.

Saturday

Saturday is the first Saturday of the Headhouse Square Farmers’ market. And for those who braved the rain last week but were disappointed to find no Los Taquitos de Puebla stand, rest assured the taco stand will be there this Saturday and as of May 23rd, the popular stop will be showing up on Saturdays and Sundays.

Saturday is also the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival. Rain or shine, it’s food, entertainment, shopping and fun. We are always sure get an order of Davio’s Cheesesteak Spring Rolls.

Sunday

It’s Mother’s Day. Hopefully you already have something good planned for dear old mom. Otherwise you’d be in the same boat as some of us around here (ahem).

This weekend’s wonderful weather had us thinking of farmers’ markets and specifically, the Food Trust’s Headhouse Square Farmers’ market which kicks off this Sunday.

Opening day begins at 10am and includes live music, cookbook signings and of course the latest in fresh produce, meats, cheeses and artisinal foods.

Also of note this year, Bryan Sikora and Aimee Olexy of Talula’s Table have dropped a suburban market in order to bring more of their delicacies into the city. There will also be more local music all season long.

The Saturday market will start the following Saturday (May 9) and will also run from 10am to 2pm. Initially 6 vendors will fill the area on Saturdays, expanding to 10 as the season progresses.

Among the Saturday vendors:

• Henry Fisher - Eggs, cheeses, yogurts, fruit and vegetables
• Davidson Mushrooms - Mushrooms
• Young’s Gardens – Plants, flowers, flora arrnagements
• Two Ganders – Cut flowers, potted plants, hone, beeswax cosmetics
• Blackbird Heritage Farms – Organic vegetables, watermelon, lettuce, cherries, etc.
• Spice of Life - Gluten free breads and baked goods

Headhouse Farmer’s Market [The Food Trust]

Throughout the summer Bindi’s Marcie Turney and her chefs will be shopping at the Headhouse Square Farmers’ Market to shop for ingredients for their weekly tasting menu. The three course family style menu is available Tuesday through Thursday for $35 per person.

This week’s menu after the jump.

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Forgive us for sounding a little bit like Crazy Eddie here, but starting today, it’s pure restaurant opening madness! Madness we tell you! You can always check our regularly updated Openings feature, but we’ve highlighted the following few days of anticipated openings for you after the jump…

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…well, sort of. The nation’s most difficult-to-get-into gourmet market will be making an appearance at the Sunday Headhouse Farmers’ Market. More details to come, but consider this your best shot at getting a meal at this joint.

Talula’s Table [Official Site]
Headhouse Market [FoodTrust]