Neighborhood Watch

Gavin’s Cafe Opens In Fitler Square; South Street Plagued By Vacancies

Fitler Square: Gavin’s Café opened this week at 26th and Pine Sts. Right now it’s serving coffee and other beverages, but plans to start selling sandwiches and salads next week. [Brownstoner Philadelphia]
Northeast: Five Guys Burgers is coming to the Court and Grant shopping center, but Paddy Whacks is awaiting zoning approval. [NEast Philly]
Society Hill: Ava, which closed months ago, is being reborn as Olive with Christine Fischer as the owner. [Meal Ticket]

South Street: Despite it being home to 26 restaurants, 10 bars, 8 take-out restaurants and 4 ice cream shops, troubled South Street has a 16 percent vacancy rate. [Metropolis]
Queen Village: While it opened for business weeks ago, Sweettooth, the candy store that replaces the Pink Rose Pastry Shop, celebrates its grand opening. [Brownstoner Philadelphia]

Gavin’s Cafe Opens In Fitler Square; South Street Plagued By Vacancies