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Dara Thai Opens in Midtown Village

Dara Thai restaurant has opened at 1221 Walnut Street in Midtown Village. It officially opened on December 7th. Dara Thai is located at 1221 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Owners are Ramzi Gunselman, Oramon Saeiab, and Wichattra Phansaeng. Gunselman is a long-time Philadelphia resident who attended Drexel University to become an engineer and currently works full-time as an engineer manager at…

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Asher’s Chocolates Collab with Conshohocken Brewing Company on Chocolate Imperial Stout

Asher’s Chocolates, the award-winning, family-owned chocolatier, and Conshohocken Brewing Company are thrilled to announce the release of their latest collaboration: Asher’s Chocolate Imperial Stout. This limited-edition beer, available starting Friday, December 20, celebrates the rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate in a silky stout, perfect for the winter season. Crafted with a harmonious…

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Neshaminy Creek Opening Harleysville Taproom

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company will open the doors to its third taproom this Friday at their new location in Harleysville, PA. The 3,100 sq/ft space sits inside the former Harleysville National Bank that was originally built in 1929 and is the anchor of a larger 80,000 sq/ft campus called The Vault Town Center which features a number of other local businesses that provide a place where…

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The Kibitz Room Opening at Former Michael's Deli in King of Prussia

The Kibitz Room of Cherry Hill will open in the old Michael’s Deli location at 130 Town Center Road (Route 202) in King of Prussia. It had most recently been the KOP Grill & Tavern. Owner Brandon Parish confirmed the news to Philly Grub. He also said that a location at 104 Witchwood Drive (Unit 1) in Montgomeryville, PA, which was previously announced last year would not be moving…

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GIANT Opens on South Broad Street

The GIANT Company’s new 40,000 square foot store is now open at  1001-29 South Broad St. at corner of Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia. The new GIANT store in South Philly will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week and employ more than 100 full- and part-time team members. GIANT is now open 1001-29 South Broad Street in South Philly. South Broad customers will find GIANT’s…

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The Kitchen Consigliere Opening Italian Specialty Market in South Philadelphia

Angelo Jenaro Lutz of The Kitchen Consigliere in Collingswood is opening Jenaro’s Italian Specialties & Market at 3632 South 3rd Street in the shadow of the Sports Complex area. The market will specialize in “out-of-market” specialty products and offer Italian catering services for holidays, events, etc. It opens Friday, December 13th at 9am. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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Cava Opening Near Temple University

Cava at Temple University Just in time to fuel Temple University students for their final exams, Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant CAVA is opening its second Philadelphia location this Friday, December 13, just steps from campus at 1100 W. Montgomery Ave. On Thursday, December 12 from 10:45am – 1:45pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Cava is giving its neighbors a free meal and matching guests’ monetary…

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Vibrant Coffee Roasters Opens Cafe in Society Hill

Vibrant Coffee Roasters & Bakery has opened a new cafe at 542 Lombard Street (a block from South Street) in Society Hill. First on the scene to report is Noah Webster, friend of Philly Grub. Photos used with permission. The new cafe will feature hot and cold coffee drinks (using their own roasts), pastries,avocado toast, bagels, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vibrant…

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Space Smash Opening in the Italian Market

Get ready for more burgers, Philly. Space Smash, a space-themed eatery with one other location at the Plymouth Meeting Mall, has announced it’s opening an Italian Market location at 1007 9th Street, in the former Alma Del Mar location which closed earlier this year (formerly George’s Luncheonette before that). Space Smash features burgers, fries, hot dogs, wings, tacos, and more. No date is…

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Heads Up: Loretta's on Head House Square Soft Opens

Loretta’s, a café and bakery offering robust sweet and savory Viennoiserie-style pastries, seasonal breakfast and lunch staples, and a specialty coffee program in Philadelphia’s Head House Square neighborhood, has soft opened featuring coffee and pastries only. Loretta’s is located at 410 South 2nd Street. They will be open daily from 8am until sell out during this soft opening phase. The cafe…

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Nok Suntaranon's Debut Cookbook Kalaya's Southern Thai Kitchen & Chef's Table Episode

Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen is the debut cookbook from Nok Suntaranon, chef and owner of the acclaimed Kalaya restaurant in Philadelphia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mostly Retired 🤷‍♀️ (@phillygrub) This book takes readers on a flavorful journey through Southern Thailand, showcasing the region’s bold, spicy, and intricate cuisine. From Yum Ma Kuer Yao (spicy eggplant salad…

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NYC's Cellar Dog Brings Games, Live Jazz, Food and Drink to Philadelphia

Backal Hospitality Group (BHG) is preparing for the grand opening of Cellar Dog Philly, an entertainment and music venue with an original location in New York City’s West Village. This 8,000-square-foot venue, located at 258 S. 15th Street, opens to the public on November 21, 2024, bringing a unique blend of games, live music, and great bar food to Philadelphia. [Photo: Cellar Dog] “The Cellar…

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The Turkish Brew Coffee Shop Opening near Temple University

A new Turkish coffee shop simply called The Turkish Brew will be opening in December at 1444 N 7th Street (at the intersection of Jefferson Street), an approximate 10 minute walk from Temple University. The Turkish Brew is a cafe and lounge with a cozy vibe offering unique specialty coffee, delicious Turkish desserts, and tasty bites. Inspired by the flavors of Turkey, the cafe will offer…

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Revival BBQ Opening in Fishtown

Revival BBQ in Fishtown opens on Friday, November 22nd Get ready for more BBQ, Fishtown. Revival BBQ will open inside Saint Lazarus Bar at 102 West Girard Avenue, at the intersection with Front Street, on Friday, November 22nd. Revival BBQ promises a bold BBQ experience with meats smoked low and slow on our custom Old Hickory smoker. Saint Lazarus Owners Brendan “Bring ‘Em” Olkus and his wife…

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Get a Free Chicken Shack at Shake Shack on Football Sundays

During football season, you can get a FREE Chicken Shack sandwich at Shake Shack with a $10 minimum spend via kiosk, through the Shack app, or website for delivery/pickup. Free Chicken Shack on Football Sundays at Shake Shack-use code CHICKENSUNDAY! Use code CHICKENSUNDAY for the free chicken sandwich when you place your order (limit one sandwich per order). The sandwich is made with crispy,…

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Grubhouse at The Bourse Food Hall to Close

Well, technically, everything is closing at The Bourse Food Hall as it will be no more due to being sold to a “big-name developer” who will turn it into a wedding venue. More about that here. It’s just very sad to see one of the last original food stalls will be forced to close. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Old Cilly (@oldcilly) The Bourse had been on the market at least since…

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Summer Grub: Watermelon Salad at Stina Pizzeria

Trying a new thing. A series featuring some delectable, refreshing summer grub! So, if there is a summer-centric item somewhere that you think should be called out, let me know! While I was perusing Instagram earlier, I noticed a post by Stina Pizzeria touting their new Watermelon Salad, and I immediately thought, “That looks like perfect summertime grub!” and the lightbulb turned…