Continental Mid-town will get some lounge competition up the block in a few weeks. The Sawan family has had a big presence in downtown's Middle Eastern scene, with the South Street landmark Fez and with Byblos (formerly Sawan) on 18th Street. They expect to roll out Vango Lounge & SkyBar, which will occupy the top floors of 116 S. 18th St., adjacent to Byblos. And there will be a roof deck. I'll have more about this in "Table Talk" next week. 
For now, here's a shot of owner Diaa Sawan in the lounge. Photo by David Swanson / The Philadelphia Inquirer