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From oyster bars to pizza and ice cream, dozens of new restaurants are due to open in Philadelphia and its Pennsylvania and New Jersey suburbs this spring.

A civil lawsuit filed by Carlton Smith alleges that Glu Hospitality cofounder Tim Lu refused to return a $100,000 investment and punched him repeatedly when he asked for the money back.

John's, among Philly's oldest water ice companies, will add locations this spring in South Philadelphia and Logan Square.

Pica's Restaurant, which won national attention when Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon ate its pizza on TV, intends to shut down this summer and move to a smaller spot in Delco.

Cofounders Tim Lu and Derek Gibbons say new owners will take over as they contend with a Department of Labor investigation.

The return of Tequilas, a most entertaining pasta class, where to eat before a show, and would you try a 40-pound tamale?

When David Suro and his children realized that their Mexican restaurant would be closed for a while, they decided to reinvent it. La Jefa, an all-day cafe in the back, is a tribute to Guadalajara.

With their sons now grown, Chaltu Merga can pursue her passion: Cooking in her new restaurant, Eshkol, across from Ardmore Music Hall.

His career stretched from his native Paris to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. He cut a dashing figure at Chanterelles and Philippe at the Locust Club in Philadelphia.

Philly’s new French connection, a sweet you have to try, and we know about the big doings in King of Prussia.

Chloe Grigri and Vincent Stipo, the couple behind such French-inspired spots as the Good King Tavern, have come to South Philadelphia with a shop that combines dine-in, bar, and grocery store.

Stephen Starr's Borromini is due to open this summer on Rittenhouse Square. He is now eyeing the former Devon Seafood Grill for another new restaurant, expected to open in late 2026.

Muhammad Abdul-Hadi had no experience in pizza when he conceived Down North. He just wanted to help formerly incarcerated people. He is now telling his story, and sharing dozens of recipes.

The Center City ramen bar's closure comes a month after The Inquirer discovered it had been serving alcohol with an expired liquor license. The upstairs Bagels & Co. is also closing.