FOOD

Feeding Frenzy

Restaurants opening, closing and pending


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Published: Dec 8, 2010

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1 Shot Coffee | Melissa Baruno has moved her five-year-old café out of Liberties Walk and into a gorgeous multilevel space at the corner of American and George. The new 1 Shot, open since last Friday, is still pouring Stumptown coffee (including its own proprietary blend), but now has the room to offer an expanded brunchy menu from chef Michael Thomas (Kraftwork, Bar Ferdinand). Eat his edamame hummus bagel, spicy tuna salad sandwich or cornbread grilled cheese on either of the coffeehouse's two levels, which feature a "brew bar," ample table/banquette seating and a cushy-couch library area. Open daily, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. More pics and the full menu on Meal Ticket. 216 W. George St., 215-627-1620.

Kokopelli | Named for the American Indian deity of fertility and music, Kokopelli's a Southwestern-style small-plates restaurant situated in the former Pearl. Spread out over two levels, the restau-lounge has a large tequila selection (more than 40 varieties) to go along with the theme; chef Gina Rodriguez is doing plates like chili-braised short ribs, shrimp-stuffed piquillo peppers and garlic-chili-glazed prawns with sunflower seeds. Open Sun.-Thu., 4-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 4 p.m-2 a.m. More pics and the full menu on Meal Ticket. 1904 Chestnut St., 215-557-7510, kokopelliphilly.com.

Cookie Confidential | Cheesesteak cookies. Melissa Torre's new bakery specializes in them — they're studded with dehydrated beef and onions — but there's more to Cookie Confidential than just that standout item. Torre, a bartender at Tattooed Mom and Sugar Mom's, ran CC on the Web for several years before moving into this brick-and-mortar space; the upgrade allows her to hawk everything from bacon peanut brittle and SNAP-infused gingersnaps to chipotle choco chip pecan cookies and a slew of vegan treats. Though it's more of a bakery than a café, Torre is also offering One Village coffee and Franklin Fountain ice cream. Open Wed.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. More on Meal Ticket. 517 S. Fifth St., 215-922-4040, cookieconfidential.com.