Quick Bites: Name Changes, West Philly Mediterranean & a.kitchen Progress
Progress continues at a.kitchen where the restaurant has received new floors, inside and out. [a.kitchen]
Supper adds offal sliders to its menu. Pop a mini-pig ear sammy in your mouth. [Meal Ticket]
Marc Vetri’s North Broad bar was originally announced as Birreria but will open as Alla Spina (beer taps in Italian). Opening is about five months out. [The Insider]
In other name news Swanky Bubbles got a facelift and new identity thanks to Spike TV’s Bar Rescue. The Front Street lounge is now Sheer.
Aksum is an all-day Mediterranean cafe opening at 4630-32 Baltimore Avenue. [Naked Philly]
Wedge + Fig has softly opened in Old City. It’s cheese and light fare for now. Expect a full launch come First Friday. [Meal Ticket]
New chef at Gunners Run. Sarah Mays comes in with experience at FARMiCiA, Day By Day, and Artisserie Bakery & Cafe. [The Insider]