Quick Bites


Columbus Inn in Wilmington has reopened. The chef is Chris D’Ambro who received much praise during his short stint at Old City’s Bocca. [Columbus Inn]

Spread Bagelry is the name of the Montreal-style bagel spot set for 262 S 20th Street. [Meal Ticket]

Paloma Mexican Haute Cuisine is just days from opening in South Philadelphia. [Facebook via The Insider]

Olive on 3rd is the replacement for Ava at 3rd and Gaskill. It’s Christine Fischer latest shot at a restaurant. She also had ChrisStevens and Astral Plane Millenium. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Naked Chocolate Cafes at 18th and Market and 34th and Walnut are changing hands and being rebranded Artiserrie Cafe and serving a more savory menu. The original Naked Chocolate at Juniper and Walnut remains. [Meal Ticket]

Saute has closed and will give way to Catahoula, a rustic Louisiana themed restaurant. [The Insider]

The Mann Center has added two new Capogiro carts. [Grub Street]

Trevor Budny is the new chef de cuisine at Rouge. Budny was most recently at El Vez and has also spent time in the kitchens of Jose Garces, Douglas Rodriguez, Chris Lee and Marc Vetri. [The Insider]