Feeding Frenzy

Restaurants opening, closing and pending

by Drew Lazor

NOW SEATING

Bobby Flay opened his fifth Bobby's Burger Palace location — the rest are in suburbs of New York — in Philly on Tuesday. It's the first city location for Flay's slick patty-flipping concept, which brings together a selection of burgers inspired by regions of the United States. The 6-ounce certified Angus patties are seasoned simply, with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to let the toppers take main stage. There's an L.A. Burger, with avocado relish, watercress, cheddar and tomato; the Dallas, with slaw and a barbecue-sauce slather; and even the Philly, with grilled onions, hot peppers and your choice of provolone or Whiz (just get the Whiz, c'mon). Fries are hand-cut, and you can "crunchify" any burger with Lay's at no extra charge. Drink-wise, hit up the beer list or milk shakes both spiked and virgin. (Check out our Q&A with Flay.)

The friendly folks who turned out that delicious Mexi fare in the former Savoy at 18th and Spruce now have their own takeout spot. Mexico on the Square (not quite "on" the Square — 15th and Pine) is offering tortas, tacos, picaditas, flautas, sopes, tostadas and burritos, plus hoagies (with Boar's Head meats), cheesesteaks and other grillable eats. They deliver, too. Check out the Mexican menu on Meal Ticket.

LITTLE VITTLES

Flyers great Keith Primeau has opened a Bain's Deli location at the corner of Broad and Lombard. To mark the occasion, he's been offering discounts all week — today (Thursday) they're doing 20 percent off everything, and tomorrow they'll do 10.

Zavino (112 S. 13th St.) just launched lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Read Trey Popp's review of the place.

Amis just introduced lunch — same menu as dinner — on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. They're also now doing Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To check out that menu, head over to Meal Ticket.