Quick Bites


Upscale Indian comes to the Franklin House as Palace at the Ben opened May 2nd. The 185-seater is an off shoot of “mini-chain” Palace of Asia. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

A romantic BYO in Northeast Philadelphia? That’s what Rylei is. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

The dearly departed Mayuree Cafe of Wayne has reopened at its new location in Devon. [Main Line Restaurant Guide]

Water Works Restaurant and Lounge has created a drink for each mayoral candidate. The Al Taubenberger is a Courvoisier sidecar, “Perfect when you are just along for the ride.”Just as well Milton isn’t running, we can’t imagine enjoying a drink made with bat sh*t. [Dan Gross, Philadelphia Daily News]

One of Craig LaBan’s 76 favorites is no more. Cherry Street Vegetarian has closed. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]