Feeding Frenzy
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The folks behind a sensational mini chain of gelaterias, Capogiro, have debuted their Neapolitan-style pizzeria, Capofitto.
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Capofitto | The folks behind a sensational mini chain of gelaterias, Capogiro, have debuted their Neapolitan-style pizzeria, Capofitto. Along with morning offerings like La Colombe and pastries and all-day gelato (obviously) and a full bar, Capofitto is serving a menu of wood-fired pizzas (hello, artichoke and guanciale!) beginning at 5:30 daily, plus a selection of salads and antipasti (think eggplant meatballs and beef-and-pork varieties, and arancini). Open Mon.-Thu., 7:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. 233 Chestnut St., 267-457-2854.
Bardot | From the great minds that brought you East Passyunk Avenue beer haven The P.O.P.E. comes Bardot, a sexy new spot in NoLibs with decidedly boudoir vibes. P.O.P.E. owner Dennis Hewitt tagged Rhett Vellner (formerly of Resurrection Ale House and Petruce) to run the kitchen and he's crafted an elegant and approachable French-accented menu to complement the bar program of cocktails named for the films of Godard and Truffaut. Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m., 447 Poplar St., 267-639-4761.
Tuk Tuk Real | Bringing together two cuisines that aren't often spotted together (aside from side-by-side takeout menus), Tuk Tuk Real is a fast-casual marriage of Thai and Mexican from the Circles folks. Circles chef Alex Boonphaya and his sous, Silvestre Rincon, crafted the menu of this Thai taqueria to include small plates like lamb massaman nachos and lemongrass carnitas tacos along with larger plates, including ssam mixto enchiladas and banh mi tortas. Open Mon., 5-10 p.m.; Sun., Tue.-Wed., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Thu.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 429 South St., 267-639-2396, tuktukreal.com.
