A.D. Amorosi says Katie Cavuto’s Healthy Bites will be filling out the rest of the Chef’s Market/Capogiro space on South Street as the  next Food Network Star contestant gets her own store. [City Paper]

Chew Man Chu is getting set to open at the base of the Symphony House. Michael Klein has the rundown on “effervescent” chef  Tyson Wong Ophaso. [The Insider]

Masaharu Morimoto is planning a series of yakitori-based quick service restaurants in American airports. Skewers will be the name.

Whipped Bakeshop has opened on Belgrade Street in Fishtown. It’s part workshop and bake shop with coffee and cupcakes. [Meal Ticket]

Tavolo is the second restaurant for Warminster chef Augusto Jalon. This one will be in Huntindon Valley. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

There’s no stopping the Tiffin juggernaut. In addition to the announced Elkins Park )11/2 opening) and Wynnewood (2010)

Pico de Gallo’s Baja Room is open across from the original Pico de Gallo at 15th and South. [Meal Ticket]

Le Bec-Fin has a new pastry chef. Cedric Barberet who worked previously at Las Vegas’ M Resort and was Executive Pastry Chef at Donald Trump’s private club, Mar A Lago in Plam Beach.

Coquette is closed and is facing a sheriff’s sale. Cary Neff says he’s re-conceptualizing and will reopen. [The Insider]

Swan song accolades for ROOT liqueur in the final edition of Gourmet. Nicholas Jarrett of APO Bar+Lounge also gets a shout out. [PDF]

Le Bec-Fin may have gone a la carte but there seems to always be a new tasting menu in the works. The latest is the Classic Degustation menu that’s available Monday through Friday for $50 per person.

Downstairs Bar Lyonnais is offering an “open prix fixe” where you can choose an appetizer, main course and dessert of the Bar Lyonnais menu for $35. Couple that with happy hour from 6 to 7pm with $5 drinks and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and you’re looking at a bargain basement night at Le Bec-Fin!

Menus after the jump.

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Le Bec-Fin’s got game. Tuesday, October 6th the French restaurant is hosting a game and wine dinner for $150 per person.

There will be courses of rabbit, pheasant, venison and freshly hunted cheese.

Complete menu and wine pairings after the jump.

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We were involved in a conversation over the weekend regarding Craig LaBan’s ratings where we were asked what restaurants have four bells. As we rattled them off, it dawned on us that not everyone is so dorky to have them memorized. So here are Craig LaBan’s four bell reviews with links right to the reviews.

• Fountain
• Lacroix
• Le Bec-Fin
• Vetri

Update: Craig LaBan rattled these four off in his online chat today. He also said that if he could have eaten more than one meal at Talula’s Table in 6-months it would have been “in that league” and “Jose Garces is bound to land 4 one of these days – his food is there, but there’s always something that holds me back.”

Le Bec-Fin is starting Restaurant Week early. Beat the crowds and enjoy the bargain menu now. This offer is capped at 75 guests per evening.

Check out the menu after the jump.

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Today the Bite looks at the offspring of Le Bec-Fin’s Georges Perrier and the new restaurants they are opening.

Beyond Le Bec-Fin [Metro Philadelphia]

World renowned French chef, Guy Savoy will be hooking up with Georges Perrier behind the burners at Le Bec-Fin on for two days in September. The special seven course tasting dinner will include some of Savoy’s favorites including lobster, truffles and foie gras.

The menu is going to be available on Sunday, September 20th and Monday, September 21st for $200 per guest. Seating is limited to 80 guests per evening. It’s as counter-programming as possible to Restaurant Week, which will also be going on those days.

Le Bec-Fin [Official Site]

We’re in full agreement with Grub Street, Georges Perrier needs to be on Top Chef Masters or some or perhaps even his own show.

Now will he really add a cheesesteak to his menu and if he did, would you order it? Vote in the poll on the right-side of the page.

Can Le Bec-Fin’s maestro please a cheesesteak expert? [Philly.com]
Georges Perrier: Makes a ‘Sheezsteak’ [Grub Street]

Kate goes for the name your own price dinner at Le Bec-Fin. What she didn’t count on was the legendary chef taking the time to discuss fine dining and even Philadelphia Magazine. [Philly Food and Drink]

CE Phood hits up the new Leila Cafe and finds lots worth trying. So much so, they’re planning another trip. [CE Phood]

I’ll Eat You is pleased Yogorino exists on this continent ane in her neighborhood. [I'll Eat You]

Oysters and bubbles, Femme Fermental keeps it classic at Oyster House. [The Femme Fermental]

The $14 lunch deal at Bistrot La Minette lures Adam Erace back to what he calls Philadelphia’s best looking French bistro. [Blogalicious]

Unbreaded experiences the pollo torta as part of a perfect summer lunch at Taco Loco. [Unbreaded]

Today, The Bite stays home for a French Staycation. It starts with crepes or at Cafe L’aube, an America meets France lunch at Le Bec-Fin and dinner off of Cochon’s new summer menu or dinner and a movie at Bistrot La Minette.

Speaking of Cochon’s new summer menu, it and the latest menu are available after the jump.

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