"Philadelphia is experiencing a new economic and cultural vibrancy, population growth, and revitalization of In addition we will also be offering a cocktail (tbd soon) to help raise even more funds. Tequilas Restaurant will donate all the proceeds raised from the sales of the traditional Mole Poblano. Served over a succulent chicken breast, topped with onions and sesame seeds This dish which is representative of Mexican cuisine features a potpourri of hot chiles, nuts, herbs, bread and roasted tomato with hints of chocolate. Their work is ongoing and this is the first step in raising awareness. The participating restaurants will beĭonating 100% of the profits to Puentes de Salud, an organization funded solely by private contributors.Ĭratil-Cretarola and Lee are extremely passionate about Puentes de Salud's mission and wanted to give back inĪ meaningful way to the immigrant workers and entrepreneurs that have helped transform the city's food Is representative of the restaurants' missions and their immigrant origins. On Saturday, September 15, the group will spearhead Building Bridges, serving one chef-driven dish each that With David Suro (owner of Tequilas Restaurant) and Steven Larson (Executive Director, Puentes de Salud). Parker, Joe Gunn and Adan Trinidad (owners of Jose Pistola's, Sancho Pistola's and Pistolas del Sur), along (owners of Le Virtu and Brigantessa), with immediate support and collaboration from their friends Casey Idea for the fundraiser was sparked by a casual conversation between Francis Cratil-Cretarola and Cathy Lee Sunday.Owners from six beloved Philadelphia restaurants recently teamed up with Puentes de Salud for a citywideįundraiser in support of the non-profit organization's work on behalf of the city's immigrant population. “We have the patio right there - we didn’t want something coming in that didn’t fit with us.” Nunu is going up next door to Cheu Fishtown Hillary MessmanĬheu Fishtown - 1416 Frankford Avenue just look for the fire-engine-red double doors - will be open for lunch and dinner starting July 21. "We didn't want someone putting in a bad concept next door,” Darragh says. It will fill the first floor and basement of the building. Unlike Cheu, with its traditional restaurant hours, Nunu will be more of a bar with a “garden type thing,” Darragh says, and Japanese bar food (think: yakitori and katsu). So they grabbed the space, signing a lease about eight months ago and planning for an early/mid-2018 opening. But with a new building going up so close they were wary of what would wind up in it. Justin Bacharach is the executive chef.Īs for the Japanese spot, Darragh and Puchowitz weren't looking to open a fourth restaurant right next door to Cheu Fishtown. In addition to a handful of noodle bowls, the Cheu Fishtown menu has buns, dumplings, poke, a snacks section with barbecue duck rolls and Chinese broccoli with smoked peanuts, and a char siu brisket plate made to be shared. Here, you can sit at a table and have a complete meal.” Hillary Messman “They’re sitting at a bar, so they eat quickly. “At the original Cheu, near the hospital, people come and go very fast,” he says. That’s why we went with ‘Cheu Fishtown,’ not another ‘Cheu Noodle Bar,’” says Shawn Darragh, who owns the restaurant with chef Ben Puchowitz. Outside, Cheu will share a patio with Nunu, an upcoming Japanese bar from the same owners.įans of the original Cheu in Washington Square West will recognize a few of the hits at the new restaurant - brisket ramen, black garlic wings - but Cheu 2.0 will have a lot more options, plus more seats. The building dates back to the 1800s, when it was a stable for police horses. Even the bathroom sink and toilet are eye-catching. There’s a small, colorful private dining area fenced off from the rest of the tables - literally, there’s a chain-link fence. The restaurant, designed by Rohe Creative, includes a mural of a four-eyed octopus, a red-topped bar, and black-and-white stools with funky drawings. Cheu Fishtown, from the guys behind Cheu Noodle Bar and Bing Bing Dim Sum, opens Friday in the old Bicycle Stable building on Frankford Avenue.
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