Hallelujah. Demo finally starting at Scarduzio’s 12th and Passyunk building

Fencing went up this morning at 12th and Morris, a blessed sign that demolition is finally starting on the former home of Artisan Boulanger, and the future home of chef Chris Scarduzio’s long-planned bistro. We last checked in with Scarduzio

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Cheu guys plan dim sum spot called Bing Bing in old El Zarape

The crew behind Center City’s Cheu Noodle Bar’s plan for their new restaurant in the former El Zarape space will involve dim sum, reports Foobooz. Owners Shawn Darragh and Ben Puchowitz are renovating the wedge-shaped restaurant at 12th and Passyunk, which will

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Catering business coming to the old Langostino at Front and Morris?

UPDATE (4/10/14):  Dr. James Moylan, President of the Pennsport Civic Association, has confirmed that a catering service geared toward school breakfast and lunch will be coming to this location. There will be no take-out or food sold on premises and

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Cheu guys’ Passyunk spot will have ‘other group of Asian food,’ under $20 price point, more

Paper has gone up on the windows of the Asian restaurant that we told you last month will be replacing the former El Zarape at 12th and Passyunk, and more details have emerged on the concept. Shawn Darragh and Ben

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