Quick Bites
707, the restaurant lounge for the Washington Square populace is now open. And as Michael Klein points out, what might be most impressive is it opened just about when it was originally expected! [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]
Chick’s Cafe & Wine Bar, on 7th between South and Bainbridge is now open. Jim Piano, an alum of Bridget Foy’s brings a menu of small eclectic fare to the table. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]
According to a post on PhillyBlog, Zocalo in University City is being purchased by the current executive chef and Greg Russell, owner of Las Tarascas in Sicklerville, NJ. The new restaurant will sport a new menu and name, Las Tarascas in Zocalo when the transaction is complete. [PhillyBlog] via MenuPages Blog
Trattoria Guiseppe, an Italian BYOB has opened on West Chester Pike in Edgemont. [Main Line Restaurant Guide]
Queen Village’s La Vigna, a staple since the early 90s has closed. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]