Aprons: This new BYO in Germantown (5946 Germantown Ave.), whose cuisine will combine its partners' African-American and Italian heritages, should have its loose ends tied up by early April; the space's previous occupant, Geechee Girl Rice Café, has moved up the way into larger quarters at 6825 Germantown Avenue.
Chick's Cafe & Wine Bar: A total redo of the old Chick's Bar (614 S. Seventh St.), it should be up and running for late spring with a menu of small plates.
Clementine's Bistro: This Euro BYO with a daily changing menu expects to open in early March in the space that used to house Albertino's (1617 E. Passyunk Ave.).
Legal Sea Foods: Its first Philadelphia-area location is expected to open in late March at the Court at King of Prussia (160 North Gulph Rd.).
707: Ryan Margolis, who worked for Stephen Starr, is readying this American bistro and bar for a mid-April opening in Center City (707 Chestnut St.), where it will boast a front cafe, a large center bar and a more intimate dining room. According to Margolis, it will cater to Washington Square scenesters.