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Loading ...Posted by Foobooz on 17th October 2009
Square 1682 is the new restaurant at the base of the Palomar Hotel at 17th and Sansom.The name is inspired by William Penn who founded Philadelphia in 1682 and his plan for a “green countrie towne” comprised of five squares.
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Posted by Foobooz on 24th September 2009
Mike’s Steaks has replaced Frank’s Old Philly-Style Sandwiches in the Comcast Center. Mike’s offers burgers, hoagies and hot dogs in addition to steak sandwiches.
Fuel has opened at 1917 E Passyunk. Q102’s Rocco Cima is the man behind the 500 calories or less storefront. [Meal Ticket]
Rouge sous chef Dustin Chalermkittichai is set to become the chef at El Camino Real. [The Insider]
D.P. Dough passes another hurdle, calzones are coming soon…. [D.P. Dough]
Ambler gets a kick as a branch of Lafayette Hill’s From the Boot has opened. Additionally the posh looking Dettera has also opened on Butler Pike. [The Insider]
Grub Street has a slideshow of Square 1682, the hotel restaurant opening at 17th and Sansom on October 14th. [Grub Street]
Restaurant Week hinted that Ly Michaels’ was going to become Tazia. And now we know the details. Tazia will be a restaurant specializing in tapas sized Asian bites. [The Insider]
Del Frisco’s takes Craig LaBan’s advice and installs a stripper pole. [Philly Chit Chat]
Fish is looking to open next week (licensing permittiing) in the former Astral Plane on Lombard Street. Michael Klein has some details on the under $20 menu. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]
The Piano Bar closed at 20th and Arch. We’re only surprised it lasted as long as it did. [The Insider]
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Posted by Foobooz on 10th September 2009
Stephen Starr’s Pizzeria Stella has an opening date of September 29th. [The Insider]
Praised chef Chris D’Ambro is out at Bocca. He says he’s mulling other options. [Meal Ticket]
Square 1682 is getting close to opening in the lobby of the Palomar by Kimpton Hotel on 17th Street. So close they’ve even announced October 14th as the opening night. [Grub Street]
Alert your DVR, Wednesday at 10 pm the Travel Channel’s Man vs Food comes to Philadelphia. [Travel Channel]
Station Taproom is the proposed craft beer bar hoping to open in the West end of Downingtown. [Daily Local News]
Meal Ticket has the all-vegetarian menu for the upcoming Sweetie Pie’s Diner. [Meal Ticket]
Drexel gets Chick-fil-A. The student body voted for the fast food chicken spot over 8 other possibilities. Yeah democracy! [The Triangle]
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Posted by Foobooz on 20th August 2009
Chew Man Chu is a new dumpling, noodle and wok restaurant replacing Marty Grim’s DuJour at the Symphony House at Broad and Pine. Tyson Wong Ophaso is the chef with extensive experience in France, New York, Los Angeles and now in Philadelphia. He’ll also run Marty Grim’s Commerce Square restaurant which is looking like 2010. [Grub Street]
Grub Street has details on Square 1682 in the Kimpton Hotel at 17th and Sansom. Former Charlie Trotter second-in-command, Guillermo Tellez will be the chef. Sounds promising. [Grub Street]
Texas Wieners is opening in Collingswood. Grand opening of the long time South Philadelphia staple is September 12th.
A.D. Amorosi says Strongbox is coming back September 10th. Maybe this should be in the Bad News edition? [Ice Pack, City Paper]
Con Murphy’s is the name of the Irish bar heading to 17th and the Parkway next month. [The Insider]
The Institute begins brunch service this Sunday. Look for good Yards deals too.
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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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Posted by Foobooz on 14th July 2009
The Illadelph who owns all hotel related news in Philadelphia gets another scoop. The restaurant at the Palomar Philadelphia will be called Square 1682.
The Palomar is currently being constructed at the the corner of 17th and Sansom in the old Architects Building and is aiming to be open in November 2009.
The Restaurant At Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Philadelphia Will Be Called ‘Square 1682′ [The Illadelph]
Hotel Palomar [Official Site]
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