Jose Garces’ whiskey bar at 20th and Sansom has a name, Village Whiskey. Look for it after the New Year. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Zahav included on Fodor’s International Travel Hot List this week. Represent! [Fodors]

AD Amorosi says, “I’m hearing rumors ye old Abilene on South Street is turning into something German.” Perhaps he means ye old Abode might just become something German. Yeah, like Brauhaus Schmitz. [IcePack, City Paper]

Slightly more plausible is Amorosi’s blurb that the Kimpton Hotel set for the Robert Morris building at 17th and Arch will house a Marc Vetri restaurant. Back to the less plausible, the Wawa stays. [IcePack, City Paper]

What’s next for the Trojan Piñata? A Carnival spokeswoman is unsure. Can we suggest torches? [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Asian small plate spot, MangoMoon from the Chabaa Thai folk is looking to open on Main Street just after Thanksgiving. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]