Openings, Closings, and Philly Food News – January 2022
Philly Food News / Philly Restaurant Closings / Philly Restaurant Openings

Openings, Closings, and Philly Food News – January 2022

Hard to believe we’re already halfway through January. The continued frustration of COVID, hanging over our heads, impacting every part of our lives, has carried into 2022. There’s still so much uncertainty, especially in the restaurant industry and food business. There’s no rhyme or reason, and I’ve learned to expect the unexpected. But, let’s face … Continue reading

Chubby Cattle Bringing Chinese Hot Pots to Chinatown Philly Later This Year
Chinatown / Chinese / Philly Restaurant Openings

Chubby Cattle Bringing Chinese Hot Pots to Chinatown Philly Later This Year

Chinatown is already hot, thanks to the addition of Chinatown Square’s multi-faceted food court. It’s about to get hotter. Hot pot hot. Chubby Cattle, the world’s first restaurant in the world to provide refrigerated conveyor belt based elevated hotpot meals, is planning to open near the Friendship gate in Chinatown at 146 N. 10th Street by … Continue reading

ICYMI: Puyero Venezuelan Flavor Now Open
Philly Restaurant Openings / Venezuelan

ICYMI: Puyero Venezuelan Flavor Now Open

In case you missed it, Puyero Venezuelan Flavor is now open at 524 S. 4th Street in the South Street Headhouse District. I wrote about it recently for Philadelphia’s newest digital magazine, Philly Views. Check it out! Marilyn JohnsonFood enthusiast. Travel lover. Social media maven. Independent Journalist. Food marketing/PR expert. https://original.newsbreak.com/@marilyn-johnson-1587690 https://phillygrubtrips.wordpress.com/ Email: phillygrub@gmail.com phillyfoodmarketing.weebly.com Continue reading

Fuel’s University City Location Now Open
Philly Restaurant Openings / University City

Fuel’s University City Location Now Open

The Grand Opening of the new Fuel location at 3200 Chestnut Street is on Monday, January 30th at 11am. The first 25 people in the door get free food and the first 100 people get a free gift (Fuel gym bag). Fuel was the first restaurant to offer a full menu under 500 Calories. Fuel … Continue reading

Dim Sum House Celebrates Grand Opening with Free Soup Dumplings in University City
Chinese / Philly Restaurant Openings / University City

Dim Sum House Celebrates Grand Opening with Free Soup Dumplings in University City

Dim Sum House, by Jane G’s, will officially open this Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in University City. This expansive and stylish new new 6,000 square foot restaurant, bar and lounge will be one of the largest openings of the new year – with seating capacity at over 225 people in five different dining and party … Continue reading

Rittenhouse’s Baril is Open for Dinner
Philly Restaurant Openings / Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse’s Baril is Open for Dinner

Chef/Restaurateur Michael Franco launches Baril, a neighborhood bistro, steps from Rittenhouse Square, on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Inspired by the comforting cuisine of Provence, France, Baril features farmhouse-style southern French fare. Franco’s chef de cuisine, Gregory Headen, sources ingredients from our region’s agriculturally rich small farms and creameries. A hydroponic garden fuels the creativity of … Continue reading

Brewerytown’s Flying Fish Crafthouse is Open
Brewerytown / Philly Restaurant Openings

Brewerytown’s Flying Fish Crafthouse is Open

Flying Fish Crafthouse is the newest addition to the list of restaurants revitalizing the Brewerytown neighborhood in Philadelphia. The 191-seat restaurant reflects the concept of celebrity Chef Brian Duffy of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue.  Partnered with Flying Fish Brewing Co., the Crafthouse will feature an urban American eatery paired with local brews and is set … Continue reading

Cinder Opens at 1500 Locust Street
Beer / Philly Restaurant Openings / Pizza / Rittenhouse Square

Cinder Opens at 1500 Locust Street

Cinder, a Rittenhouse cider/sour bar and artisanal pizza kitchen, located at 1500 Locust Street, featuring ciders and wild ales on 32 taps and 70+ bottles is now open for business. Three bell chef rated Jonathan Petruce and his culinary team will prepare pizzas, mussels, salads and small plates in the open kitchen focusing on local … Continue reading

PDQ in Cherry Hill Now Open!
Cherry Hill NJ / New Jersey / Philly Restaurant Openings

PDQ in Cherry Hill Now Open!

A new PDQ, a fast casual restaurant specializing in chicken, will open at 614 Haddonfield Road in Cherry Hill on Sunday, June 12th. This is the second location in South Jersey for the Florida based chain. The first Philadelphia-area location opened last year in Sicklerville. The first 55 Guests in line at the PDQ Grand Opening this Sunday will be … Continue reading

Hai Street Kitchen & Co. Launches New Concept Wok Street
Asian / Center City / Philly Restaurant Openings

Hai Street Kitchen & Co. Launches New Concept Wok Street

FREE FOOD ALERT: Hai Street Kitchen Opens New Concept 🔥Wok Street🔥 this Thursday, May 12 at 12PM Inspired by the traditions of Southeast Asian cuisine, the team that brought you Sushi Burritos at Hai Street Kitchen & Co. is thrilled to introduce Wok Street. 🔥🔥 To celebrate their grand opening, Wok Street will be offering … Continue reading