Vanessa Martinez

The establishment houses 60 draft beers on tap at the bar and another 12 in the tasting lounge — reserved by customers for private parties.

Penn students may soon find themselves pulling out their cell phones instead of their credit cards at cash registers, now that XIPWIRE has launched its service in Philadelphia. The new service will be a competitor with other similar mobile payment options.

Philadelphia’s two major newspapers — The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News, along with online newspaper Philly.com — will be auctioned today in an effort to “come out of bankruptcy protection.”

The lost funds could have created 12,000 Philadelphia jobs and helped projects such as a smart card system and upgrading the 80-year-old electrical substations for SEPTA trains.

According to President and owner Sam Lehman, Jean Madeline, Inc. will open an Adolf Biecker Studio at 138 S. 34th St., scheduled tentatively for “the first week of June.” Ritz Camera previously occupied the 34th Street space.

Renovations to convert the former Izzy and Zoe's space into more seating will begin in mid-May and will most likely be finished in August. Greek Lady will also expand its breakfast menu.

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s new restaurant Bobby’s Burger Palace officially opened its doors Tuesday afternoon. It serves hamburgers, salads, grilled cheese, milkshakes, and various wines and beers.

Bobby’s Burger Palace may officially open tomorrow at noon, but the vibrant colors of the restaurant and Bobby Flay’s presence among patrons have already drawn a crowd today.

Penn foodies now have more options for bringing gourmet grub to the comfort of home, as delivery service Diningin.com announced a partnership with four more Stephen Starr restaurants.

Several restaurants downtown and in University City are offering fully prepared Seder meals this year, but many students find going home or staying on campus to be preferable.