New Restaurants
New Nightspots
Coming Soon
Aqua
This Thai/Malaysian BYO from a former manager at Penang is in the works for a late-August opening at 705 Chestnut St. in Center City.
House of Blues
A Philly outpost of this national nightclub fixture – known for tasty tunes with a side of Southern food – will open in March 2007 at 15th and Chestnut Streets in Center City's Grande building. .
James Restaurant & Bar
The South Philly lineup should see the arrival of this Italian-influenced American (824 S. Eighth St., in the former Michael's) in the fall. Jim "James" Burke was the executive chef at Angelina after a sous stint at Vetri.
Oceanaire Seafood Room
Philly's first branch of this upscale seafood chain is set for a late-September debut on the 700 block of Walnut Street in Washington Square West's new St. James apartment building.
707
Ryan Margolis, who worked for Stephen Starr, is readying this American bistro and bar (707 Chestnut St., Center City) for next spring. According to Margolis, it will cater to Washington Square scene-sters.
Good Deals and Other News
Aden
This Mediterranean BYO has closed due to rising rent. Owner Hadar Nisimi has a new location in Northern Liberties in the works but it probably won't open until 2007.
Georges Perrier's bustling Restaurant Row brasserie has launched Sunday brunch from 10:30 AM–3 PM.
Circles off the Square
This Continental entry in the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel has added outdoor dining on 17th Street.
Lula
Neighborhood-friendly American bistro offerings have supplanted the Med small-plates menu.