Quick Bites


Biba is the name of Tria’s “feisty little cousin” set to open this August at 3131 Walnut Street. It will be a slimmed-down operation from Tria with 26 wines by the glass, 10 beers including a cask and room for just 34. [The Insider]

The downstairs redo at APO IS going to happen but its NOT going to be a diner. [Meal Ticket]

Matt Levin is returning to Rittenhouse Square as the specials being served up at Rouge will be from the former Lacroix chef. Levin’s Adsum is still slated to open at 5th and Bainbridge in June. [The Insider]

Elevation Burger is planning additional locations in Collegeville and Moorestown. Missing from the list of upcoming locations, a Center City spot that had been mentioned previously. [Gluten Free Philly]

Thoreau, the vegetarian restaurant on Spring Garden has closed quickly. Chef Mike Jackson is back at Blue Sage in Southampton. [The Insider]

Muntin has opened in the setback space that used to house Misso. It’s mostly sushi with some Thai thrown in. Meal Ticket has the menu. [Meal Ticket]

May 25th will see the opening of seaglass at the Golden Inn of Avalon. The small-plates menu is inspired from beaches around the world.

Mountain Valley Foods, a fruit and juice bar is a couple weeks away on 4th Street near South. [Brownstoner]

Shane’s Candies bought by jerks, no panic necessary, the soda jerks are Ryan and Eric Berley of Franklin Fountain. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Momji Sushi and Grill has opened on 5th Street between South and Lombard. Get 30% off through Saturday. [Meal Ticket]