Quick Bites

Pico de Gallo has closed at 15th and South, consolidating the operation across the street at the Baja Room. A sign in the now tchotchke-free window advertises The New Corn Cafe with a reasonably priced Mexican menu and the same phone number as Pico de Gallo. Corn Cafe Menu (jpg)

Catalyst JAR BAR is the new raw food restaurant coming to The White Building on 12th between Chestnut and Sansom. More information on JAR BAR is available on their Facebook page. [Philly Chit Chat]

Owen Kamihira is opening a sandwich shop with beer on Liberties Walk next to his Bar Ferdinand and El Camino Real. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Chef Marc Plessis has left XIX and plans to open a 30-seat boutique of his own in Philadelphia. [The Insider]

Sonata has rolled out a new winter menu with lots of rich tasty options. [Grub Street]

This Friday the Old Eagle Tavern in Manayunk rolls out a new menu. [Meal Ticket]

Tiny Spruce Street Espresso is opening a 40-seat cafe at 12th and Spruce across from Tria. [Meal Ticket]