Get Happy, the former Kildare’s on 2nd Street closed yesterday after a disagreement with Kildare’s founder Dave Magrogan over the liquor license. Get Happy had been running with the at Kildare’s license since it opened back in January.

Owners Paul and Christine Lauriello just emailed out this note.

To Our Valued Guests and Friends,

Get Happy Pub and Restaurant was forced to close on Wednesday, April 8th when Dave Magrogan and the Kildare’s group came and took the liquor license that we were operating under. When we refused to sign a questionable agreement written by Dave, the “deal” was off.

We apologize for the abrupt closing! Be assured that the Lauriello family is working hard to re-open as soon as we can to continue to serve our friends and guests. We appreciate the support during our first 3 months of operation. The local support from the neighborhood allows us to continue the quest towards independence from Dave Magrogan & Kildares.

We hope that shortly we will be able to spread the Get Happy Spirit once again in the Society Hill Neighborhood!

Paul & Christine Lauriello

Email us: gethappypub@gmail.com

Kildare’s Headhouse Square location is no longer affiliated with its corporate overlord and is reopening today as Get Happy.

We’ve been told a partner in Kildare’s and his wife have taken over the former Pizzeria Uno. The employees and beer taps remain the same. The food menu will change with an emphasis on “homemade food” and hours will be shortened to Tuesday through Saturday.

Expect the Cyprus inspired Kanella to open any day at 10th and Spruce. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Further news with a Mediterranean flavor comes from 2nd Street where Café Fulya will be opening as a Turkish pastry shop in early May. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Mélange Café is opening a second location in Haddonfield on Wednesday, April 30th. Expect Louisiana and southern-inspired selections plus a weekend New Orleans Jazz Brunch and tapas on the patio.

Table 31 is set for a May 18th opening. The concept is “steakhouse bistro” with “either traditional steakhouse portions or smaller ‘bistro’ portions.” [Philadelphia Business Journal]

Michael Klein has a bunch of opening dates for spots hoping to open in the next few weeks. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Dave Magrogan’s restaurant empire is expanding to the first state where he’s opening a Kildare’s in Newark and his second Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. [Delaware Online]

And it’s looking like Philadelphia is a Capogiro town as Café Gelato at 6th and Chestnut has closed its doors.

This might turn into a daily feature here at Foobooz. Luke Wilson was spotted drinking Blue Moons last night at Kildare’s in Manayunk. [Ed. Note: EEEEK! SQUEAL!] Blue Moons? Doesn’t Luke know Philadelphia is America’s Beer City?

Someone get this man to Monk’s.

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Di Bruno Bros has added two new events to its schedule. First up is a Dogfish Head and cheese pairing. The second, on February 29th, stars the cheeses of Quebec?!

As gastronome and Fromager Affineur, Denis Cottin, travels throughout Quebec Province to select the best cheeses available in small quantities and then brings them to the 5 star chefs and specialty food stores in the United States.

As far as we’re concerned, the best milk product from up north is the cheese curd, which is used to make poutine, a Quebecois feast of French fries, squeaky cheese curds and dense brown gravy. Considering it involves such heart-attack-inducing ingredients, we’re surprised it’s not a native Philadelphia dish. If you can’t make it to Montreal, Kildare’s in Headhouse Square has poutine on the menu.

Di Bruno Bros [Official Site]
Kildare’s Menu
Kildare’s [Official Site]

Executive chef Brian Duffy introduces his new menu at Kildare’s Headhouse Square promising a gastro-pub vibe with “a modern Euro-Irish flair.” The menu is being rolled out at the Headhouse Square location first and eventually all six Kildare’s locations. Manayunk should have the new menu by the end of the year.

Menu after the jump.

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Every Thursday from 5 to 12 Manayunk is offering $3.50 Coronas and food specials at Kildare’s, The Bayou Bar & Grill, Bourbon Blue, Derek’s, Le Bus and Manayunk Brew Pub.

Food specials after the jump.

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Kildare’s King Of Prussia Location is hosting a Magic Hat Beer dinner this Wednesday night. The dinner features 4 of Magic Hat’s beers and four courses for $40.

Menu after the jump.

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Dave Magrogan, owner of Kildare’s Irish Pubs and Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House will host “The Big Give,” a big charity event taking place at all Kildare’s locations and Doc Magrogan’s Oyster house this Sunday.

The event will be from noon until midnight and will feature live bands, drinks specials, local celebrities and a charity auction. The cover is $10.

The goal for the day is to raise $100,000 in just 12 hours from the cover charges, profit from food and beverage, and corporate sponsorship.

The Big Give [Official Site]