The Center City District newsletter is out today and offering coupons to Joe Pesce and Joe Beef. At Joe Pesce you can get a Mediterranean leaning three-course meal for $27.95. At Joe Beef, the lunch counter at Joe Pesce buy two sandwiches and get the third for free.

(IN)CC Coupon – Joe Pesce [Center City District]
Joe Pesce [Official Site]

Walnut Street’s Joe Pesce has added a sandwich stand to the operation and by the sound of it, some bigtme sandwiches.

They start as 50- to 60-pound roasts from Port Richmond’s Kissin Fresh Meats, which Tucker’s guys cook for 12 hours in a bath of carrots, onions and seasonings. Without sparing the juice, they carve off about a half-pound and place it on a kaiser roll from Liscio’s Bakery. It’s perfect as is, or for the South Philly experience, add sharp provolone and broccoli rabe.

Tonight, pop in and sample Stoli based drinks at the bar.

Good Taste [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Joe Pesce [Official Site]

A quick tour around the RSS reader reveals that spring has gotten people out and checking out spots all around the area.

The Beer Lounge has the beer highlights at Villanova’s Maia. Allagash, Ayinger, Founders and more among the draught headliners.

Chicken-Fried Caviar says there is such a thing as too much bacon in their peek into Time.

Food Country drops two reviews for the price of one at John’s Roast Pork.

There are plenty of food photos to gawk at in Foodaphilia’s birthday bash at Las Bugambilias.

Foodzings points out that Blackfish in Conshy serves a lot more than just seafood.

The Beer Lass gets a tour of the Philadelphia Brewing Co. brewery and even gets to scope where they make those slick tap handles.

Turns out the raves for Memphis Taproom extend to their vegetarian options as well.

McDuff heeds the call of the burger at the Good Dog.

David Moore and his wife dine at Collingswood’s Joe Pesce with a delicious rosé.

Philadining heads to El Balconcito in the Northeast for some Peruvian and Portuguese cuisine at reasonable prices.

Cochon is now looking for a mid-October opening. The Passyunk Avenue BYOB’s menu will “strike a balance between rustic, comfy French country (steak frites, pork confit) and more adventurous “foodie food” (Gene’s tripe and pig’s feet stew).” [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Joe Pesce has been built over the ruins of Pompeii on Walnut Street. The Mediterranean seafood heavy eatery is the first of two as a second Joe Pesce will open in about a month in Collingswood. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

The former Taco Bell on South Street is becoming a pizza spot owned by the family that brought us Hollywood Tans. Venuto’s Old World Pizza is planning to stay open till 3:30 AM on weekends to offer sustenance to the bar crowds. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Cafe Estelle is planning a November opening for its fresh baked and made from scratch goods in the Lofts at 444 N 4th Street. Marshall Green will be doing the cooking, he’s currently sous chef at Meritage. He’ll be joined by his girlfriend Kristin Mulvenna who you may have seen at Cantina Los Caballitos, she’s the curly headed manager who is always on the move. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Le Virtu is another restaurant opening along East Passyunk. Blogalicious has all the details and photos of the spot. He got a tour after being spotted spying in the window. [Blogalicious]

Vango Lounge and Skybar, the Japanese fusion lounge from the people who brought us Byblos is looking to open in mid-October on 18th between Market and Chestnut. No word on if you can see the sky from the Skybar though. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Michael Klein has a rundown on the Belgian Cafe, the latest from Tom Peters and Fergus (Fergie) Carey. Brunch starts September, 29th and lunch will follow after that. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]