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MAGPIE ARTISAN PIE BAKERY & BOUTIQUE
WILL BYOB
THE CAMBRIDGE
JANE G’S
Taking over the former Tritone space at 15th and South, The Cambridge brings reinvented pub grub to the table as well as a solid draft list and cocktail menu. The rustic space is home to all sorts of kitchen-sink mash-ups, including a porker burger, which takes all the components of a roast-pork sandwich and molds them into burger form, and a chip buddy poutine, consisting of fries, cheese curds and gravy sandwiched into a seeded roll. Open daily 4 p.m.-2 a.m. 1508 South St., 215-455-0647, cambridgeonsouth.com.
Jane Guo is back with a new panAsian concept on Chestnut Street. The menu is made up of raw-bar offerings, small plates, noodles, salads and entrees. Expect to see influences from all over the East, from massaman curry to five-spice Cornish hen. Open for lunch Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner Mon.-Sat., 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 1930 Chestnut St., 215-563-8800, janegsrestaurant.com.
✚ CAFE/ COFFEESHOP
This Midtown Village newcomer serves up a smart mix of modern Italian plates. Standbys such as pizza and panini are available alongside assaggi, or tasting boards, a handful of pastas and crowd-pleasing entrees. Daily drinks specials include half-price wine and pizza-and-a-beer deals. Open Mon.-Thu., noon-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. 1305 Locust St., 267-273-1690, spigaphiladelphia.com.
PURE TACOS
The second branch of this Ocean City, Md.-based fast-casual concept serves up gluten-free Mexican in Rittenhouse. Nachos, tacos and salads are customizable with options including orange-chili fish, chipotle brisket and peach-habanero salsa. Open Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1935 Chestnut St., 215-496-9393, puretacos.com.
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✚ BARBECUE BLUE BELLY BBQ
The latest addition to the city’s quickly expanding barbecue scene is Gene Giuffi’s Blue Belly BBQ. Catty-corner from his lauded French BYOB Cochon, Blue Belly is serving up metal trays of barbecue without borders. This global perspective on smoked meats frees up Giuffi to think outside of regional confines with slices of fantastically fatty Berkshire pork shoulder served with friedonion-topped mac and cheese and braised greens, alongside inspired sandwiches like lamb barbacoa with jicama, radish, crispy tortilla and chili-pepper vinegar. Open Wed.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., 600 Catharine St., 215-238-0615, bluebellybbq.com.
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The newest addition to the bustling Baltimore Avenue corridor is Hibiscus, a bright little cafe serving up a menu of vegan and vegetarian options along with coffee, tea, smoothies and fresh-squeezed juices. Expect good-for-you fare like kale salads and mock chicken wraps as well as mood-boosting juices like the Rise and Shine, a blend of freshly pressed orange, cantaloupe, honeydew, ginger and strawberry juices sweetened with a touch of honey. Open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 4907 Catharine St., 215-307-3749.
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Christopher Kearseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Will BYOB has been a long time coming, but his East Passyunk doors are finally open. In the sweet, little 30-seater, Kearse is bringing together seasonal produce and classic French technique, making for some staggeringly lovely plates. The menu changes with the seasons but for now you can sample summer market vegetables prepared pickled, raw and cooked with a Champagne vinaigrette, rabbit rillette with red plum and pistachio, and Rhode Island skate with garlic scapes and Manila clams. Open Tue.-Sun., 5:30-10 p.m. 1911 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-271-7683, willbyob.com.
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Pie lovers, rejoice! A whole shop devoted to fresh-baked, flaky goodness is now open on South Street. Baker/owner Holly Ricciardi is serving up a selection of sweet and savory pies as well as a unique to Magpie (and genius) creation known as pie fries: slices of crust served with fruity compotes for dipping. Expect custards, fruit and veggie fillings. Opening pie offerings include plum-cherryalmond, sour-berry-thyme custard and, on the savory side, tomatocorn-cheddar. Open Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1622 South St., 267-519-2904, iluvmagpie.com.
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