Quick Bites: What We Missed in the Last Week


The former ¡Cuba! in Chestnut Hill will house Chip Roman’s next restaurant. Lacroix alum Jason Cichonski will be in the kitchen. [The Insider]

In Craig LaBan’s weekend review he drops the scoop that the Fork & Barrel team is looking to open a Center City gastropub this spring. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Modo Mio/Paesano’s Peter McAndrew has settled on Monsú for the name of his new Sicilian restaurant at 9th and Christian. He’s aiming to open by January 21st. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Christopher Lee, the former Striped Bass front-man is coming back to Philadelphia and is looking for a spot for his seafood concept. [Meal Ticket]

Alex Capasso’s Blackbird Dining Establishment in Collingswood is moving in with its sibling, West Side Gravy on Haddon Avenue. Blackbird won’t stay empty long though as IndeBlue, Collingswood’s tasty Indian restaurant is moving across the street  to the bigger space. [The Insider]

Rick’s Steaks is leaving the Shops at the Bellevue. Where next hasn’t been reveled.  [The Insider]