Longtime Fairmount BYOB Figs has been sold by Chef Salvatore De Cristofaro. New owner Landi Prendi will reopen the corner spot as Valentina by the end of May.

Anyae Wilson’s In Crust We Trust will open on Frankford Avenue this May with Southern‑inspired pies and late‑night slices. The shop will occupy the former Vince’s Pizzeria space.

Thalassa, a Mediterranean cafe from Matt Maltepes, is headed to Fairmount with pastries, house-made ice cream and Greek-style coffee. No official opening date yet.

Pretzels and Pints quietly opened at Philadelphia International Airport, pairing warm soft pretzels with beers from regional breweries. The new kiosk aims to give travelers a quick, local-flavored bite before flights.

Michigan‑born Qahwah House will open its first Philadelphia café in Old City this May. The Yemeni coffee chain says the shop will bring traditional Yemeni brews, chai and pastries to 224 Market Street.

The viral loaded‑fries chain Mr. Fries Man opened at 2313 Frankford Ave in Fishtown, serving loaded fries, wings and a Philly‑exclusive cheesesteak fries soon.

Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks is opening a Wildwood Boardwalk location on Magnolia Avenue this summer. A job fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 9.

Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp quietly opened Pine Street Grill across from Fitler Square, trading tasting menus for matzo ball soup, smashburgers, rotisserie chicken and a kids’ menu.

Vineland’s Wander Back Lager took gold at the 2026 World Beer Cup, beating 155 rivals and spotlighting the brewery’s local‑malt approach and taproom plans.

A new South Jersey pop-up called Stoop Dogs is serving customizable Philly-style hot dogs for parties, led by Bre Renner and her daughter.

After 60 years on Durham Road, Candlewyck — later rebranded The Wyck — has closed permanently after a health‑department inspection stalled its relaunch. The space is now leased to a new tenant.

Morgan's Pier has returned to the Delaware River for its 15th season with new seasonal menus, anniversary cocktails and a packed events calendar. Expect DJs, trivia and waterfront views through the summer.

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