Falafel Bar has opened at 1513 Chestnut Street. The fast serve Mediterranean cafe serves up freshly made salads, wraps, pita sandwiches and of course falafel. [Falafel Bar]

Fathom Seafood House is aiming to open its doors the week of February 7th as its zoning woes are behind it. [Grub Street]

Zaffron – Mediterranean Grill & Hummus Bar is opening January 31st in the food court in the Shops at Liberty Place. [Zaffron]

Pamcakes is the name of Philadelphia’s next cupcake emporium. Pamcakes is aiming for a February opening at 20th and Pine, the home of the former Darlings and just down the block from Brown Betty’s Rittenhouse location. [Pamcakes]

Progress has been spotted at Spread Bagelry, the Montreal-style bagel shop that is coming to 262 S 20th Street. Word on the street is it will open in early February. [Spread Bagelry]

Pumpkin Cafe is consolidating with Pumpkin Market. The combined store will reopen Saturday in the Market’s space. [Meal Ticket]

Pizza Brain is the pizza shop, pizza museum, arcade and performance space concept planned for Fishtown. [Meal Ticket]