Mount Airy couple Jose Ortiz‑Pagan and Ana Ramos are launching Botanica Mesa Blanca in East Kensington, blending coffee service with wellness‑themed retail.

New York’s Tipsy Scoop opens May 9 in Rittenhouse, serving liquor‑infused scoops, sundaes and cocktails at 119 S. 18th St. Swag and a grand‑opening party are planned.

A Philly Pretzel Factory has opened in Drexel’s Papadakis building, bringing water ice, soft‑serve and classic pretzels to University City and promising student hires.

Dave's Hot Chicken has filed demolition permits for the former Saladworks at Nazareth Crossing. Landlord hopes to open by mid‑September.

Angelo’s will convert the closed Federal Donuts Wolf Street shop into a large commissary to ease Ninth Street lines and revive sidelined menu items. The site will move delivery out of a North Philly ghost kitchen.

Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar will close after 16 years, hosting a farewell April 16–18. Owners say a new concept is planned for the Butler Avenue space.

Merzbacher's of Germantown bought Metropolitan's recipes and will keep its breads on local shelves after the Rittenhouse shop closed. The transfer preserves many jobs and the bakery's wholesale network.

Michelin-recognized Scratch Restaurants plans a Center City burger shop with a speakeasy-style omakase counter, according to local reporting.

Adam Golomb’s Markham Team bought 10 Smoothie King locations across Philadelphia and South Jersey, promising repairs, retraining and plans for regional expansion. The deal gives the group a multi‑store base to grow.

Jezabel Careaga is returning to Fitler Square with a new Jezabel’s at 617 S. 24th St, previewing pastries with bake-sales and funding the buildout via Kickstarter ahead of a summer opening.

Pop-up favorite Manna Bakery is moving into Kensington's former Essen space and plans to open in May. Expect Levantine manakeesh, Basque cheesecake and continued market lines.

Dublin Brewing Company is eyeing an April debut in Downingtown and is already hosting private events while final state approvals come through. Owner Brendan Fitzgerald has been finishing the large taproom himself.

Fleur's will pause service on April 12 after seven months in East Kensington as owners regroup to reposition the restaurant and support staff.