Old City: The unlikely German-Asian fusion project from Eulogy’s Mike Naessens is making strides. Now dubbed Bierstube Tsingtau, the German portion could begin serving guests as soon as next weekend. [Meal Ticket]
– Stephen Starr is reportedly working on a new project for his dearly departed Tangerine at 232 Market. [Foobooz]
South Street: Brauhuas Schmitz chef Jeremy Nolan, is hosting chefs Jen Carroll (Top Chef), Jeff Michaud (Osteria), and Peter Woolsey (Bistrot La Minette) for a five-course Hunter’s Dinner with plenty of game on February 2. [Eater Philly]
WashWest: Garces gets the zoning approval for his forever-stalled brats and beers joint Frohmans Wursthaus. [Insider]
Fishtown: Kung Fu Neckties, which went BYOB just before the start of the new year, is not only back to selling booze again; it’s now doing it on two floors. [Philebrity]
– East Kensington and Fishtown neighbors have unanimously come out in support of Little Baby’s Ice Cream’s plans to open a shop on Frankford Ave. [Northeast Times Star]