Somehow Cafe L’Aube’s snuck in under the radar about a month ago. Drew Lazor has the details on the promising sounding South Street cafe. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

AD Amorosi says Jose Garces’ plans for his corner spot at 20th and Sansom includes a “pricey whiskey bar as one of its components.” [Icepack, City Paper]

Kung Fu Necktie hosts its first show this Saturday night at 9 with three bands on the bill. [The Clog]

A Creole influence looks to spice up Chestnut Hill as Soul is looking to open around October 25th. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Red Tea espresso will be on the menu when Caffeination opens October 27th. [The Clog]

Lynda’s Mediterranean is about a week out. The Passyunk Ave BYOB will serve Mediterranean food with an Algerian slant. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

The West Chester Chili Cook Off was this past weekend and WC Dish has the winners. [WC Dish]

Congrats to Tria Cafe which is named the number four wine bar in all the land by Bon Appetit this month. [Bon Appetit]

Chick’s Cafe & Wine Bar got some good news from the State as Chick’s liquor license has finally been extended to the outside tables.

Drew Lazor has some more details on Kung Fu Necktie, the former Penalty Box at Front and Thompson that by all accounts has been totally overhauled. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

We loved Blue In Green when it was on 3rd Street. Liked it when it was on Sansom and admitedly haven’t made it to the most recent location at 12th and Chestnut. And we’ll have to hurry as the corner spot is closing in a couple weeks to become Hot Dog Corner. [Phoodie.info]