Three new restaurants to try
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A gluten-free, vegan pastry shop comes to Rittenhouse, an international taco place pops up in Manayunk and more.
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P.S. & Co. | Specializing in gluten-free, vegan and kosher/parve sweets, P.S. & Co. has a dazzling selection of plant-based desserts in its newly opened Rittenhouse shop. Cookies come in flavors, including organic almond and pistachio-espresso, there is a selection of coconut macaroons dressed up with lemon and lavender as well as a full café menu. Breakfast includes house-made coconut yogurt and chia porridge and there are soups (Burmese coconut and squash pear), salads (sunflower Caesar and kale avocado and kraut) and wraps on the lunch and dinner lineup. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 1706 Locust St., 215-985-1706, puresweets.com.
Union Taco | Chef Nick Farina is bringing his international taco game to Manayunk with the opening of the second outpost of Union Taco. His oversized tacos are filled with combos like chipotle pomegranate pork carnitas. There is a selection of tortas on the menu along with strawberry habanero guac and chorizo cheese fries. Union Taco is also offering fresh fruit mixers, if you care to BYOT for margaritas. Tue.-Thu., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 4229 Main St., 267-455-0445, uniontaco.com.
Gyu-Kaku | Grills are fired up at Gyu-Kaku, a new tabletop-cooking Japanese spot in Fairmount. This interactive dining experience begins with picking your protein (think rib eyes, hangers and filets plus a few chicken, pork and vegetable options), marinate to your liking (miso, garlic and soy are on offer), grill and top to taste (choose from cheese fondue, crunchy garlic sauce and sesame oil with sea salt). Round out your meal with french fries with cod caviar sauce, garlic fried rice bibimbap and mochi ice cream. Mon.-Sun., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 1901 Callowhill St., 267-603-9482, gyu-kaku.com.
