Feeding Frenzy

Restaurants opening, closing and pending

by Drew Lazor

Drew Lazor

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Khyber Pass Pub | Though the original plan was to convert the long-running Old City rock club into an izakaya, Khyber owners Dave Frank and Stephen Simons switched up concepts, opting instead for a Southern-influenced eatery with lots and lots of good beer. The Khyber Pass Pub, as it's now known, features a hearty menu from chef Mark McKinney, who runs the show at Frank and Simons' Royal Tavern and Cantina Dos Segundos; specialties include po'boys (on real Leidenehimer rolls straight from New Orleans), fried oysters, Carolina-style BBQ pork and more. (Try the fried chicken.) They've upped the draft selection to 20 beers — all quality crafts, many locals — and now have two beer engines for cask ales. The Khyber Pass Pub is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., with food until 1 a.m. nightly. More photos and the full menu on Meal Ticket. 56 S. Second St., 215-238-5888, khyberpasspub.com.

Krispy Kreme | Hey look, we are no longer Krispy Kreme-less! The franchise, which left the Philly metro area about five years ago, is back with a new location in Fox Chase. In addition to KK's signature hot glazed doughnuts, the NEast eatery is offering bagels, coffee and an assortment of juices and cold drinks. Hit up the website for a free doughnut coupon. Hours: Sun.-Thu., 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5:30 a.m.-midnight; drive-thru open 24 hours. 7855 Oxford Ave., 215-951-6336, krispykremephilly.com.

Chris' Taco Stand | Chris Allen, a former Tinto line cook who's also done time as a cheesemonger for Di Bruno's and Murray's Cheese Shop, has opened this straightforward taco cart at 12th and Norris, next to Temple University's engineering building. Allen serves a small selection of fresh tacos ($2.50 each, or three for $6), including carne asada, chicken and black bean options. Here he is on Twitter and Facebook. More on Meal Ticket. 12th and Norris streets.