Ugly American opens tonight at Front and Federal. [Ice Pack, City Paper]

A new Cuban restaurant, ¡Cuba! is looking to open in February in Chestnut Hill. The tag line will be “food so authentic, you’ll think you’ll need a passport.” So if you go, don’t tell the State Department. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

P.J. Whelihan’s will have the responsibility of providing the wings to this year’s Wing Bowl. Previous years the wings had been supplied by The Rib Ranch in the Northeast. [Daily News]

The Ugly American is going to be opening soon at Front and Federal and the Clog strikes again with the menu.

The menu is sure to thrill if you’re from upstate New York. A Roc City Garbage Plate, two beef patties, macaroni salad, fries, raw onions, mustard pan sauce as well as Beef on a Wick for you Buffalo natives.

MENU EXCLUSIVE: The Ugly American [The Clog]

The Ugly American is less than a month away from taking over the La Vigna spot at 1100 S Front Street. The menu will be all-American from venison chili to an American cheese platter artisinal cheeses from American makers. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

La Golosa opened last night at the former Dessert across from Cochon on the Queen Village/Bella Vista border.

Union Trust on Chestnut Street is going to be BIG! “The multilevel space will be able to seat 480, with an ultralounge bumping up capacity to around 600; items will range from small-plate sliders to 3-and-a-half-foot long bones that run $100 a pop.” Look for a Spring 2008 opening. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Perhaps Moyamensing is set for its own restaurant row? Peppercorns needs a chef but is looking to open by mid-November. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

The former Mandoline in Old City is set to open this weekend as a BYO Korean, Meju Korean Restaurant. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Cafe Estelle is set to open Monday, November 5th at 444 North 4th Street. The menu will feature house-baked breads and pastries, paninis and flatbread pizzas.