New places on Passyunk

[Litter Box]

Hardon indeed.

However, apparently, Fond is off the table (and was never really on, since the Fond team is still planning on opening up a different concept there), and Lachman has his eye on a different East Passyunk location.

New Concept for Original Fond Space from Styer & Co. - Rumormongering - Eater Philly

Hmm. There aren't too many spots available. The old pharmacy? The possibility of KoJ (relatively far in the future)? Some other secret PARC spot? Intriguing...

Is the old stained glass store a possibility ? They moved to the comic book store and it looks as if the glass store had structural issues and they have been doing a ton of work. It's aprox 1605 E Passyunk.

[PARC]

Just in case any of you on this thread didn't hear, Will at 1911 East Passyunk is scheduled to open on Friday, August 24th.

Eater link:

A Look Inside Will BYOB, Opening August 24 - Eater Inside - Eater Philly

[Reds]

Garage is shooting for a Nov 1, 2012 opening. The more I read about this, the more excited I get. (also helps that it's roughly 15 steps from my front door)

From--> http://www.passyunkpost.com/2012/08/...-date-and.html

"As far as the food truck operators," Evenchik said in a phone interview, "we're gonna rotate them through. We'll book 'em like bands. Monday might be Korean tacos, Tuesday might be Tyson Bees, Wednesday maybe Trinidadian food [Mini Trini]."

Inside, think industrial warehouse for the look, about 50 seats, 150 beers in cans only, a handful of affordable wines and a full bar, plus TVs playing Phils and Eagles. So is it a sports bar?

"More like a man den, couple pool tables, foosball, skeeball. Games to play and things to do as well.

Another plus? He's keeping your wallet in mind. "We want it to be somewhere you can go if you want Oskar Blues [Dale's Pale Ale, etc.] brew or Colorado crafts or if you want PBR and Narragansett. It'll definitely be affordable. Somewhere you can hang out – a lot."

[five apples]

Garage is shooting for a Nov 1, 2012 opening. The more I read about this, the more excited I get. (also helps that it's roughly 15 steps from my front door)

From--> http://www.passyunkpost.com/2012/08/...-date-and.html

I agree, this has me excited. Seems like it might be a real fun place to watch a sporting event too. Shame the Phils will not be in the playoffs this year.

[Ballz97FM]

Responding about Noir: I was there I guess a couple weeks ago. The staff was INCREDIBLY attentive and the food was very good. The wine came as a better-than-healthy pour, which I certainly appreciate. We left scratching our heads about only one thing: What is Noir? Upscale? Neighborhood bar? Entrees? Bar food? Hopefully the rumor about Elvis is true because then none of it will matter: He has his fanbase and he made Sticks & Stones really fun. If he's there, I'll be there too!

[Sean]

Responding about Noir: I was there I guess a couple weeks ago. The staff was INCREDIBLY attentive and the food was very good. The wine came as a better-than-healthy pour, which I certainly appreciate. We left scratching our heads about only one thing: What is Noir? Upscale? Neighborhood bar? Entrees? Bar food? Hopefully the rumor about Elvis is true because then none of it will matter: He has his fanbase and he made Sticks & Stones really fun. If he's there, I'll be there too!

Remember that Elvis is a double edged sword. As much as he has a fan base, he also has people that are turned off by him. So he is polarizing. One bad thing about bringing back Elvis in my opinion is that Noir will just be S&S with a new paint job.

I really like the owner and her cousin who run/ manage the place. I've been in there quite a few times but like you I'm still struggling to figure out where they fit and what their niche is.

[Ballz97FM]

Remember that Elvis is a double edged sword. As much as he has a fan base, he also has people that are turned off by him. So he is polarizing. One bad thing about bringing back Elvis in my opinion is that Noir will just be S&S with a new paint job.

It's interesting to hear this opinion. Everyone I knew loved Sticks & Stones and we all agreed Elvis was part of what we loved. This is the first time I ever heard anyone say he could be a turn-off. I guess anyone can like or dislike anyone else but since this is the first time I've heard of a dislike, I'm leaning toward Elvis being more of an asset than any type of liability. Plus, if he was doing a poor job for Sticks & Stones, I doubt Noir would take him on.

As for Noir being Sticks & Stones with a new paint job: Good! I didn't mind the old paint job (in fact, I preferred it) but I loved S&S. From what I understand, they didn't close because they weren't doing a good business. There was apparently (or allegedly) some sort of landlord/tenant disagreement.

EDIT: I should clarify this. It made it sound like the only people I knew who liked S&S and Elvis were my friends (people similar to me, duh). Whenever I talked to people about restaurants & bars on the Avenue (and isn't it funny how that topic ALWAYS comes up when people find out you live here?), everyone had already been to S&S and I always asked whether they knew Elvis.

[tsarstruck]

Everyone I knew loved Sticks & Stones.

Well, that confirms that we know none of the same people. I thought S&S was a mess (with a great draft list). Everyone I knew walked in and immediately pegged it as a place that didn't ever have itself figured, from the bizarre, mismatched decor to the hit-or-miss food to the general vibe. To each his own. I thought Elvis was a fine bartender, although not particularly a draw.

The draft list at Noir caused me to turn around as soon I walked in. The bar for (sorry) bars in this neighborhood is very, very high. I get the sense that the Noir people didn't really understand that when they opened, though I wish them the best.

[gijyun]

The bar for (sorry) bars in this neighborhood is very, very high.

I'm glad someone else notices this - I commented about the awkward and uncomfortable proportions for S&S's bar and someone on here called me whiny. I really hoped Noir would fix it, but it doesn't sound like they have - so I am already associating their atmosphere and aesthetic as awkward and uncomfortable.

[Ho Chi Minh]

Nice article!

Is This the New Restaurant Row? | Table Matters

[tsarstruck]

uncomfortable proportions for S&S's bar

Ha. I remember nothing about S&S's bar height, but I was talking about the metaphorical bar, as in "the bar is set high in East Passyunk for drinking establishments."

And Ho Chi Minh, yes, for sure: having Joy Manning calling out East Passyunk as the new dining row of Philly is a big get.

[paul215]

They started working on Fond's new spot at the fountain. http://www.passyunkpost.com/2012/08/...-location.html

[PARC]

WILL BYOB was featured on KYW radio today.

What’s Cooking on 1060: French Dining, Irish Oktoberfest, and a Tasty Fundraiser « CBS Philly

AND Valet parking has been set up at the fountain.

Valet stands come to East Passyunk

[paul215]

Salt and Pepper is closing, but will reopen with some superstar chef http://www.passyunkpost.com/2012/09/...lly-great.html

[2happy4u]

it was not that good the few times I ate there.

[AngelB]

S&P had a short and overpriced menu. $22 for salmon?! Grow up and give me a real fish at that price.

[boognish]

One can quibble that the fish was Atlantic farmed or poorly prepared, but $22 is a good price generally speaking (quality dependent). And if the fish was wild-caught from the PNW, $22 is a steal.

[albiesure]

PARC bought another building across from the fountain, and this one is going to have that Dutch restaurant from the guy from Chicago

http://www.passyunkpost.com/2012/10/...cago-chef.html

[Oladybug]

PARC bought another building across from the fountain, and this one is going to have that Dutch restaurant from the guy from Chicago

http://www.passyunkpost.com/2012/10/...cago-chef.html

So glad to hear this. In the eight years I've lived here, I've been wishing SOMETHING would become of that vacant building that's in such a prime location.

[Ho Chi Minh]

PARC bought another building across from the fountain, and this one is going to have that Dutch restaurant from the guy from Chicago

http://www.passyunkpost.com/2012/10/...cago-chef.html

No information: Noord Philly but the few photos look interesting.

It'll be nice to have something unique.