Feeding Frenzy

Restaurants opening, closing and pending

by Drew Lazor

James Lee, who owns Black Dog Cafe in Skippack Village, has hopped into the city, taking over what was Anjou for this straightforward-named Japanese/Chinese/Thai eatery. The menu, which tops out at $20, features a mix-up of tried-and-true Asian favorites, including all manner of sushi (a "Fire Island" roll, topped with yuzu kimchee sauce), Thai curries and wok-fried dishes like garlic chicken, shrimp or scallops. They offer a $9 Bento Box lunch deal daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. More on Meal Ticket.

Audrey Claire Taichman has revamped her bistro/lounge Twenty Manning into a more laid-back neighborhood eatery, lightening up the interior (white-washed wood paneling; white pressed-tin ceiling; white tile bar) and introducing a casual new American menu. Chef/partner Kiong Banh has developed new dishes like heirloom tomato gazpacho with pineapple-basil sorbet; pan-seared scallops with pink grapefruit, spinach and yellow pepper olive oil; and even a signature 8-ounce burger, served on a cutting board. There'll also be rotating "plates of the day" to showcase fresh specials. The original Twenty Manning mixed a mean cocktail, and that hasn't changed with the redo, either (signatures will include a perfect martini with Bluecoat and a basil mojito). The new-look restaurant opens daily at 5 p.m. More on Meal Ticket.

Open since the first week of April, Kashif Ahmad's steep-centric café caters to tea lovers and vegetarians. They have an international selection of more than 25 teas, plus espresso and fresh-squeezed juices. (Flavored green and black teas to serve iced, as well as bubble teas, are on the way.) For eats, they're doing veg-friendly sandwiches and snacks (Vietnamese-style tofu hoagies, tomato/basil/mozzarella) and have a selection of faux meats, like chicken, turkey, ham, bologna and corned beef. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Mon.