Kong, the Hong Kong street-food restaurant from Bistro 7′s Michael O’Halloran is looking at opening in the first week of August. [Meal Ticket]

NoVi (North of Vine) will be trying to succeed where the Tiedhouse couldn’t at the CityView Condos. Italian and international are the cusines. [The Insider]

The Counter is another burger chain coming to Philadelphia. They bost over 300,000 possible burger varieties. [Meal Ticket]

Bassett ‘s Turkey won the ‘s the Bellevue’s Sandwich Make-Off with its barbecue beef brisket. Don’t rush in for the sandwich though, it won’t be on the menu till Monday. [The Insider]

Fuel will be a “healthful cafe” opening this fall at 1917 E Passyunk. [Icepack, City Paper]

Tastee D’s will bring African cuisine to the former Django spot on South 4th. [Meal Ticket]

The Wayne Hotel’s Taquet restaurant will not return when the hotel reopens after renovations in late August. [The Insider]

Vincent’s, West Chester’s jazz and blues hangout closed Tuesday. [West Chester Dish]