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Quick Bites: Barcade Plays a Game, Crisp Hopes, Sabrina’s Opens

Posted by Foobooz on September 20th, 2011

When Barcade opens in Fishtown it will be filled with fun games. But right now the bar is playing the waiting game. Health Department approval stands between the bar and its opening. [Facebook]

Crisp, the falafel spot on 18th Street that comes from the Big Apple is aiming to open on this Thursday. [Twitter]

The third location of Sabrina’s Cafe opened yesterday at 34th and Powelton. Meal Ticket has some pictures. [Meal Ticket]

A quick drive by of 13th and Pine revealed the doors open at King Tut, the Egyptian/Middle Eastern spot by Richard Nevada.

Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant has finally dried out after Irene and Lee. The brewpub is back open. [The Insider]

Joe Scarpone whose Sovalo had a praised run in Northern Liberties is now looking at Queen Village. Ulivo will be taking over Trattoria Alla Costiera at Passyunk and Catharine.  Look for pastas, pizzas, salads and paninis by November 1st. [The Insider]

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Quick Bites: Bynums in Chestnut Hill and a Couple Opening Dates Set

Posted by Foobooz on July 5th, 2011

The Bynum Brothers are at it again. They are opening their second Green Soul at the Top of the Hill Plaza in Chestnut Hill. The first location recently opened on Ogontz Avenue in West Oak Lane.

Tony Inchote, who has worked in the kitchens of Susanna Foo and Dmitri’s has set this Friday as the opening date of Thai BYO, Sawatdee at 15th and South.

King Tut is set to open at the corner of 13th and Pine this Thursday. The menu will be take its inspiration from Egypt and throughout the Middle East.  [Zagat]

Meal Ticket gets a handful of tantalizing photos of Hop Sing Laundromat. Best guess for an opening is now “late summer.” [Meal Ticket]

Shank’s Center City location is closing on July 15th as they are looking for a bigger downtown location. [The Insider]

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Quick Bites

Posted by Foobooz on November 9th, 2010

Jet Wine Bar opened on the 1500 block of South Street over the weekend. Expect reasonable wine by the glass and a lot of blue. [Jet Wine Bar]

Philly Chit Chat gets behind the scenes at the soon to open Corner on the corner of Drury and 13th Street. [Philly Chit Chat]

Little Fish is going to take over the Salt and Pepper space at 6th and Fitzwater. Salt and Pepper is moving to 1623 E Passyunk which was most recently Michael’s Cafe.  [Restaurant Club]

Brownstoner spots progress on Colosseo, a brick oven pizza spot at the corner of 15th and Spring Garden. [Brownstoner]

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King Tut Related

Posted by Foobooz on February 2nd, 2007

King Tut

King Tutankhamun has arrived in Philadelphia, the final stop on the current US tour. The treasures of the boy king will be on display through September 30th at the Franklin Institute and some Philadelphia bars and restaurants are ready with King Tut related specials. Read the rest of this entry »

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