Here’s the lowdown on nine restaurants slated to open this month or next.Brigantessa Joe Cicala is opening Brigantessa soon.Where: 1520 E. Passyunk Ave.When: OctoberVibe: Homey ItalianThe scoop: Chef Joe Cicala, Francis Cratil-Cretarola and Catherine Lee — all from Le Virtu — are opening this pizzeria serving Neapolitan pies and pasta wood-fired in an oven that immigrated from Italy by boat.City Tap House Logan SquareWhere: 2 Logan SquareWhen: mid-OctoberVibe: Similar to its sister location in University City, but with an 18-by-9 video wall for watching the games.The scoop: The menu is sandwiches, burgers and other pub fare, plus 40 taps and a bottle list.2nd Story BrewingWhere: 117 Chestnut St. (formerly Triumph Brewing)When: Oct. 21Vibe: Casual and spacious, with outdoor seatingThe scoop: The food is elevated American pub fare, complemented by head brewer John Wible’s approachable ales and lagers.Kensington QuartersWhere: 1310 Frankford Ave.When: Late October or early NovemberVibe: Farm-to-tableThe scoop: Fishtown is getting a four-in-one with KQ: It’s a restaurant, bar, butcher shop and classroom space for butchering and cooking workshops.AldineWhere: 1901 Chestnut (formerly Noche)When: Late October or early NovemberVibe: “Thoughtful” and seasonalThe scoop: George and Jennifer Sabatino’s 70-seater will offer two reservations-only tasting menus — one for omnivores, one for herbivores — plus an a la carte small plates menu for walk-ins and bar guests. Pastry chef Sara May is in charge of desserts.U-BahnWhere: 1320 ChestnutWhen: Late October or early NovemberVibe: Trendy bar/restaurant/clubThe scoop: U-Bahn has a local focus, with Pennsylvania craft brews, local liquors and “Philly-focused” food.P’unk BurgerWhere: 1823 E. Passyunk Ave.When: NovemberVibe: Casual but hipThe scoop: Slice owners Marlo and Jason Dilks are behind this twist on a classic diner, featuring burgers, fries and shakes as well as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options and organic fountain soda. It’s in the space Chhaya Cafe just left for a bigger location a few doors down.Jake’s Sandwich BoardWhere: 125 S. 40th St.When: Late November-ishVibe: Casual and take outThe scoop: The University City location will be similar to the newly renovated Midtown Village Jake’s. Both spots are adding “roasts” for the dinner menu: shareable portions of pig, brisket or turkey in a cast-iron skillet, plus sides. But we know you’ll just be going for the Barnyard.Palladino’s Luke Palladino is bringing his Italian fare to East Passyunk.Where: 1934 E. Passyunk Ave.When: Late November or early DecemberVibe: Upscale but non-snooty ItalianThe scoop: Chef Luke Palladino is no stranger to the restaurant scene, and his first foray into Philly is on one of the hottest food strips.Next yearTrediciZavino Hospitality Group owner Greg Dodge is working on another Mediterranean spot, this one with 50 seats and a full bar at 114 S. 13th St., across the street from the Midtown Village Zavino. It will be “Zavino-light.” Tredici is shooting for an early 2015 opening.
