New restaurants and cafes
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A jar-centric bakery, a combo tatto parlor/cafe/lending library and more.
Coleman Yunger
Baker’s Jar | We’re happy to say that the cupcake’s moment in the sun has passed. The latest addition to the portable dessert scene is sweets in jars, particularly single-serving cakes and pies tucked into useful/reusable/totally adorable Mason jars. Avery Goldman has opened Philadelphia’s premier jar-centric bakery, Baker’s Jar, in a sunny storefront at 16th and Bainbridge. She’s lined up a solid selection of desserts with a comfortingly nostalgic feel, including a sprinkles-studded birthday cake layered with vanilla frosting and a gooey dulce de leche brownie. Open Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 625 S. 16th St., 267-519-0609, bakersjarphilly.com.
Vice Coffee | Husband and wife team Charlie Collazo and Heather DeRussy-Collazo have owned the Eraserhood standby The Institute Bar since ’08, but their latest endeavor is a little different. The couple has brought a three-pronged concept to Spring Garden between 10th and 11th with Vice Tattoos, Coffee and Books, a combination tattoo parlor, cafe and lending library. Tattoos are mostly by appointment, but you can stop in anytime for a cup from One Village roasters or a quick bite (vegan and vegetarian options available). Open Mon.-Wed., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 1031 Spring Garden St., 267-861-0444.
Dickey’s Barbecue | The newest member of Philadelphia’s burgeoning barbecue scene is Dickey’s, a Texas-based chain that recently opened shop on South Street. Dickey’s is smoking pork, brisket and ribs over hickory in-house for up to 14 hours before slicing, pulling and serving with a selection of good-looking sides. Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 650 South St., 267-273-0364, dickeys.com.
