• Taquet has been expanded and remodeled (specifically the bar/outdoor area), but nobody has yet to jump on the space. An ice-cream parlor almost closed the deal, but backed out at the last minute.
• No news on the White Dog Cafe, which is still “coming soon”
• Pop-Pop’s has closed in the former Wayne Beef & Ale location. No new plans have been established.
• Matador, the long-awaited Spanish/Mexican tapas joint, has been issued two stop-work issues and a citation for not getting permits for the work to the space, according to Radnor Township. As of last week alteration permits had been submitted but not issued yet by the township.
• Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza is still planned for the ACME shopping center.
• A Chipotle may appear in downtown Wayne “soon” (no further details were given).

Read the full article here.

Update:According to Michael Klein, records in bankruptcy court show that Fellini filed for Chapter 7 protection. Basically, it means that if approved, the corporate assets are sold and it’s done.

Thanks to readers Dave and Kander for the tips.

Because the building is rather large, there is plenty of seating available, so BYOB is allowed and Free Wi-Fi is offered. No Delivery.

For more info visit http://venicepizzapasta.com/.

MLD reader Steve reported that the restaurant was closed this Friday evening. This morning, an answering machine message states: “Hi, you have reached 232 Woodbine Ave. in Narberth. Ownership of this location has changed. Please look forward to a new restaurant coming soon. Thanks very much.”

Hopefully Margot will appear elsewhere soon, as in the meantime, her neighborhood gem will be missed.

No word yet on what will replace Blush in the space that has held a restaurant for 20+ years (Toscana, Bianca, Blush…)

In recent (using the term loosely) years, Wayne has lost independent restaurants Taquet, Mayuree Café, Vivo Enoteca, The Freehouse, Mims Food & Drink, The Freehouse, The Wooden Iron and the Wayne Beef & Ale. Although their quality certainly varied, each of these places offered unique dining experiences. In their place, Wayne has gained three local chains — The Great American Pub, The Boathouse and now JD McGillicuddy’s — that serve generic bar food and emphasize drinking watered-down beer over eating. What does this say about Wayne? Do restaurant patrons not care about quality food? Is the town moving back towards the days of Smokey Joe’s? Is this just a sign of the economic times — fewer people going out to eat, and those that do spending less?

All is not lost, of course. Margaret Kuo’s remains strong. Teresa’s Café has been the most popular place in town for many years, and with the excellent addition of Teresa’s Next Door, one might argue that it is now more popular than ever, especially with the lack of other choices. And, the sign for the soon-to-be White Dog Café — though no longer proudly independent under Judy Wicks — tantalizes passers by on Rt 30.

At the end of the day, restaurants that execute well and give people what they want will survive, obviously, in Wayne and everywhere else. As for us, we’re foodies, and we want to see more foodie restaurants come to the area, so we will continue to patronize places that offer that, and won’t patronize places that don’t. If you agree, we suggest you do the same — otherwise the Wayne outpost of Kildare’s won’t be far behind.

Agree? Disagree? You should comment below.

Despite residing in New Zealand, Taquet also tells Klein that he is scouting the area for a location for a more casual restaurant.

More details here and here.