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Openings
Openings is Foobooz’s comprehensive list of restaurants, bars and clubs that are coming soon to Philadelphia and its environs. If a restaurant opening is on the horizon or even a bit beyond, that opening should be on the list. Of course we rely on tips as to what restaurants are opening and when. So if you know of something new, don’t be stingy, Tip! For more information, check out the Opening Soon section.
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Last Month
BlueCat - 35-seat casual Latin-inspired operation that’s coming to Fairmount
Diego's Tequila Bar - Team behind Picasso Restaurant is opening a Mexican spot that features meats cooked over a wood burning grill. and of course, tequila.
Distrito Cantina - Jose Garces opens his casual Distrito Cantina and Guapos Tacos stand in the Revel Resort.
Green Eggs Cafe - Midtown Village - Third Green Eggs comes to Midtown Village.
HipCityVeg - Vegan fast food for Rittenhouse Square.
Jalsa - High-ish end Indian restaurant comes to Old City.
Ortlieb's Lounge - Avram Hornik looks to reopen the venerable jazz joint.
Prime Rowan - Pub & Kitchen team is bringing burgers and fries to the campus of Rowan University.
Rice and Mix - Yong Chi of Giwa is crossing Broad for a "Korean version of Chipotle."
Rittenhouse Tavern - Chef Ed Brown is bringing a new restaurant concept to the Art Alliance.
SoWe - SoWe replaces Divan Turkish Kitchen in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood.
This Month
American Cut - Iron Chef Marc Forgione is opening a steakhouse in the Revel casino. 
Brodo - Soup, salads and sandwiches at this Center City spot.
Bubbas Texas BBQ - Robert “Bubba” Kolbasowski brings barbecue to Girard Avenue and the old Cornerstone Market.
Crepe Town - Second location for crepe spot is in former Quiznos on Spring Garden.
Han Dynasty University City - Han Chiang takes over the Midatlantic space in University City.
Honey's Sit 'N Eat - Honey's Sit n Eat is coming to 21st and South Street.
honeygrow - Inventive stir fry, salads and gourmet shakes.
Hop Sing Laundromat - The elusive Hop Sing Laundromat will have to be seen to be believed. And even then we're not so sure.
Jane G's - High-end Chinese restaurant comes to Center City West.
La Porta - Peter McAndrews is expanding his empire to the suburbs with a pizzeria in Media.
Landmark Americana Main Line - Paddock at Devon becomes another Landmark Americana.
Max & David's Food Truck - Max and Davids is bringing a kosher food truck to Center City and private events.
Morgan's Pier - Avram Hornik and Sean Agnew are opening a riverfront bar.
New York Bagel Cafe and Deli - Bagel franchise takes over Dairy Queen on South Street.
Noir - Sticks and Stones being replaced by French-American bar with film noir tendencies.
North Shore Beach Club - Redone swim club for Northern Liberties.
Pure Tacos - Gluten free tacos for Chestnut Street in Center City.
Revel - Iron Chefs. James Beard winners and Michelin starred chefs are all opening restaurants at Revel in Atlantic City.
Spiga - Italian restaurant for Locust Street.
ThaiBQ - Thai barbecue food truck coming to Philadelphia.
The Cambridge - Hawthornes crew takes over Tritone.
Titra - Victor Fellus (Mix and Pub & Grub) specializes in restaurants at the base of condominiums. Next up is Titra in the Aria condo.
Vernick Food & Drink - Refined neighborhood bistro from Chef-owner Greg Vernick.
Next Month
1 Tippling Place - Comfortable cocktail spot for Chestnut Street.
Circles Northern Liberties - The popular Newbold Thai spot is opening a branch in Northern Liberties.
Citron and Rose - A glatt kosher European-Jewish restaurant and catering company by Chef Michael Solomonov.
Fratelli?s Italian Bistro - The Italian Bistro returns to Broad Street. This time it is a bit more upscale.
Frohmans Wursthaus - Jose Garces is opening a brats and beer spot at the Letto Deli location.
IndeBlue - Popular Collingswood Indian restaurant is opening in Midtown Village.
Industry - The peeps from the Good Dog come to Pennsport.
Le Bec-Fin - Former French Laundry GM Nicolas Fanucci has bought Le Bec-Fin and is aiming to bring it back in all its glory.
Little Baby's Ice Cream - The popular ice cream cart is looking to open a storefront on Frankford Avenue.
Magpie - Stylish sweet and savory pie boutique comes to South Street.
Miles Table - The long vacant Apamate on South Street is being taken over by Catering by Miles. The space’s kitchen will be used primarily for catering but there will be a cafe in the front.
Mixed Plate - New Asian restaurant with a liquor license comes to 218 South Street.
Pizza Brain - A pizza museum and restaurant all in one.
Scores Taj Mahal - A gentlemens club in a casino. Finally!
Spread Bake Shop - Fresh baked muffins, biscotti, scones and pies from the same people who gave you Spread Bagelry.
Underground Eats - Undergroun Arts gets a restaurant, Underground Eats.
Over the Horizon
Blue Angel - Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy are bringing back Blue Angel.
Boot & Saddle Bar - Avram Hornik has a applied for a liquor license at the old Boot & Saddle.
Catelli Duo - Former Catelli owners are opening a more casual spot in Voorhees.
Center for Culinary Enterprises - Center includes licensed commercial kitchens for culinary entrepreneurs, a multimedia learning center and three retail spaces.
Cervisia - 5,000 square foot craft beer bar and restaurant, the bar will feature 72 taps.
Cherry Bomb Bus - Jenn Zavala is back on the bus with her new mobile concept.
Christopher Kearse's BYOB - Christopher Kearse is opening his own BYOB on Passyunk Avenue.
Crumbs Bake Shop - The publicly traded cupcake emporium is coming to Philadelphia.
Doc Magrogan's - University City branch of the oyster house chain opens in former La Terrasse.
Dos Vatos Tacos - Belvedere Restaurant Group (Agiato, Tapestry, Main Street Market) is opening a taco stand on Main Street in Manayunk.
Fountainhead Saloon - Upscale burger spot, in the spirit of Village Whiskey.
Fuel - Third Fuel location will be a grab and go spot on Arch.
Garage - Jason Evenchik wants to open a bar that brings in food trucks to serve the hungry masses.
Garces Restaurant at Kimmel Center - Jose Garces opening a restaurant with a private kitchen at the Kimmel Center.
Goat Hollow - Neil Campbell, co-owner of the Race Street Cafe is looking to open the Goat Hollow in Mt. Airy.
Grand Lux Cafe - High end version of Cheesecake Factory hits Cherry Hill.
Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar - Dave Magrogan (Kildare’s, Doc Magrogan’s) is bringing his Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar concept to the former Marathon at 40th and Walnut.
Hawthornes Provisions - 1,700 square foot beer boutique that would also serve sandwiches and cheeses.
Japanese Restaurant - Sign says a Japanese restaurant is coming to former Robins Books on Chestnut.
Legendary Blue Horizon - The boxing venue will be reborn as a hotel with bar and restaurant with boxing motif.
Louie's BBQ - Part of the Center for Culinary Enterprises, this bbq restaurant will also be a youth training facility.
Royal Sushi and Izakaya - Izakaya and sushi spot from the Royal-Khyber-Cantina team.
Shake Shack - Praise be to God! Shake Shack is coming to Center City.
Soho - Ken Poon opens a froyo, Korean Fried Chicken and noodle spot in Chinatown.
St. James Place - Rob Wasserman and Michael Schulson team up for an American grill in Ardmore.
Stollenwerk in Brewerytown - BYOB restaurant and retail store with take-out food on West Girard Avenue.
Wursthaus Schmitz - Brauhaus Schmitz team is opening a stand in the Reading Terminal Market.
