Quick Bites


More details are emerging on Jose Pistolas, the burrito and beer spot replacing Copa Too on 15th Street. 12-taps, 100-bottle beer list and affordable “kitchen-crafted” Mexican food. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

To the many who have asked, yes Bindi will replace the Grocery Cafe on 13th Street as owners Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney have stated “we have decided the café business is not for us.” We can take some consolation in hoping the Indian food at Bindi is just good as the Mexican at Lolita. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Ly Michael’s, across from the Convention Center on 11th Street is now serving a Vietnamese menu under new chef Dung K. Dang and new partner Billy Wong. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Tequila Joe’s from the owners of Solaris Grille in Chestnut Hill has opened in Oreland. Expect Mexican fare and big margaritas. [ZAGAT Buzz]

Isla Ibiza on Girard Ave has closed after just under a year in business. No more chorizo butter for us. [ZAGAT Buzz]