The Inquirer's Sam Wood reports that charges were dropped this morning (10/31) in Collingswood Muncipal Court in the tiff between chef Alex Capasso (at right) of Collingswood's Blackbird Dining Establishment and would-be patron Thomas Zemaitis. Each has to cough up $33 for court costs. The two got into it last week at the hostess stand at the restaurant, as phillymag.com detailed yesterday.
Photo by David Swanson / Philadelphia Inquirer
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Bella Luna Pizza Kitchen -- from the owners of Stella Blu and Gypsy Saloon -- will take over Diuccio’s Pizza at 116 Ford St. West Conshy on Nov. 9. It'll be a South Philly-style sandwich and pizza shop.
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To follow up the "Table Talk" report from way back on Sept. 6 on the nightclub that simply will be known as G: Its opening, beneath Davio's at 17th and Chestnut Streets, is set for Nov. 29. It'll be run by Mark Marek, who thought Philly was lacking something: “The concept of our space revolves around the ability to customize and transform, just as we wish to transform the nightlife of Philadelphia," he says through a rep. "With that goal in mind, the name should be as fluid as the space, taking on different characteristics and attributes to reflect the day. G means one thing today and something else tomorrow." (Given the shelf life of nightclubs, that's a good plan.)
The official description: "With a backdrop of wood, porcelain, glass and stone, G features over 10,000 square feet of pristine space. Two full-service bars offer artistic signature cocktails designed exclusively for G by renowned “Modern Mixologist” Tony Abou-Ganim, who has also designed menus for all 22 bars at the Bellagio, Las Vegas Resort. Abou-Ganim incorporated the sensual vibe of G with his knowledge of spirits, inventing drinks such as the Pineapple-Ginger Mojito, containing homemade ginger syrup, the Very Sexy, an ode to the feel of the lounge, with Belvedere Citrus Vodka, berries and champagne, and the Cable Car, with cinnamon and sugar flavors.
The lounge’s space is so versatile it transforms to create multiple rooms for entertaining several events at once. Two private lounges sit inside G to cater to those looking for a more intimate setting. The Mogul Room, accessible through a G membership, allows for business savvy persons to unwind and relax in luxurious comfort and style. The VIP Lounge occupies 1,100 square feet, with room for 50 guests to recline across plush seating, sip premium cocktails and taste G’s mouth-watering cuisine. With views of the 110 foot runway that extends through G, the VIP lounge is a room desired by all.
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On the flipside of new and high-energy... There's a really sweet little country newcomer in Kimberton, Chester County: The Station Bistro (1300 Hares Hill Rd.), a coffeehouse for now that will be adding a BYOB bistro concept in coming weeks. Owners Nancy Dill Miller and husband Craig are both former managers for the behemoth Darden. And when people say he is smoking -- they mean he has a smoker, in which he'll do baby backs, seafood and such.