Quick Bites

Franco’s Trattoria in East Falls is now under the management of the Water Works, the special occasion restaurant from the other end of Kelly Drive. [The Insider]

The Piazza at Schmidt’s is getting a weekly farmers market starting Saturday, January 16th. There’ll be more than 20-purveyors on site. [Meal Ticket]

Come Spring, wedged between Time and the forthcoming Bar will be Opa, a Greek-Mediterranean concept in a contemporary space. In other Greek news, Ulysses Voyage is aiming to be up and running before Valentine’s Day in the former Deux Cheminees. [The Insider]

Freshii, a Canadian franchise is aiming to open 30 fast casual spots in the Phialdelphia area. [Philadelphia Business Journal via Grub Street]

Pho Hoa at 11th and Washington has added a liquor license. Only beer for now but sake and wine are on the way. [Meal Ticket]