Posted by Foobooz on 23rd September 2009
Sprinkles Frozen Yogurt at 36th and Chestnut is giving away all of their flavors today. Among the flavors offered are Birthday Cake, Bubble Gum, Eggnog, Pistachio and Rootbeer Float.
Sprinkles Yogurt [Official Site]
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Posted by Foobooz on 25th August 2009
Meal Ticket spots the new menu for Robert Halpern’s version of Marigold Kitchen. His “post-modern” menu includes intriguing ingredients like bacon toffee, spicy caramel froth, Guinness foam and avocado in the style of foie gras. Be sure to also check out the photo gallery. Opening is set for September 1st. [Meal Ticket]
Positano Coast is honoring the gift certificates of seafood-centric restaurants that have gone by the wayside. The Old City eatery will honor Oceanaire and Bookbinders gift certificates for full face value up to $100.
Le Cochon Noir is taking its West Philadelphia barbecue business indoors with a 7,000 square-foot space along Parkside Drive. October 15th is the current target date. [Meal Ticket]
Bill Murphy, former chef at Blue Angel, Continental and Teplitzky’s is opening Cicchetteria, an Italian small-plater looking to open at the location of Di Vino just off of Rittenhouse Square in October. [The Insider]
Soul of Jamaica is the Lansdowne offshoot of South Street’s Jamaican Jerk Hut. It opened August 15th and features a similar menu. [Meal Ticket]
Bump is coming under new management and will shortly be closing for renovations. The bumped-up Bump should return in early September. [Philly Gay Calendar]
Sprinkles, the froyo contender in West Philadelphia is aiming for a mid-September opening. [Meal Ticket]
The Wrap Shack on 18th off of Rittenhouse Square is adding a liquor license. Beer, wine, mixed drinks and fortified smoothies will be on the new menu. [The Insider]
DiBruno Brothers wine bar replacement for DiBruno Pronto has been delayed and not just by a few weeks but until after the new year. [Grub Street]
Michael Klein gets all obituary-like and what-not with his note that Dresher’s Carambola has passed into the Great Restaurant Beyond. [The Insider]
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Posted by Foobooz on 16th July 2009
The Cresheim Cottage Cafe will have life breathed back into it when it becomes Avenida, a Neighborhood friendly Latin opening this fall. [The Insider]
Brauhaus Schmitz went through just about 100 kegs in their first two weeks. [Brauhaus Schmitz]
There is already a Vietnam Cafe in West Philly but work is underway for a much bigger version (250 seats) next door at the former Abbraccio location. [The Insider]
What’s brewing at Brew? Maybe beer, starting today. Update: Not happening today. Snags according to Grub Street. [kitchenplay]
Guillermo Tellez will be the chef at the Square 1682 in the Palomar Hotel. [The Insider]
Le Meridien Philadelphia, the Starwood Hotel opening at 1421 Arch Street in September will have a restaurant, Amuse serving French Bistro classics. [The Insider]
Yo! More froyo is coming. Sprinkles Yogurt is aiming for an August opening at 36th and Chestnut. [Meal Ticket]
Effie Bouikidis of Effie’s will be opening Paul next week. Named in honor of her father, The BYOB is in a former antique shop on Pine Street. [The Insider]
The Gold Standard Cafe is celebrating their official grand opening this weekend. [Phoodie]
Seasons 52 is bringing its “fresh grill” concept to the King of Prussia Mall in spring 2010.
Landmark American, a sports bar targeting college locations is coming to Drexel’s new Recreation Center at 3333 Market Street. [The Insider]
The Institute is finally opening their kitchen. It will ready for customers on Friday, July 24th and the menu will be inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine.
Banh mi in G-ho? It’s true at May’s Gourmet Cafe & Deli . [Meal Ticket]
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