NOW SEATING
552 Restaurant , 552 Washington Crossing Rd., Newtown, 215-968-5300
Head chef Michael Kanter (Alma de Cuba, Blue Angel, Le Bec-Fin) has brought his sophisticated urban pedigree to silo-happy Bucks County. 552's 18th-century Wissahickon stone building houses neoteric artwork and two rustic gazebos, one of which features an outdoor bar. Manager Michael Sanders, who ran East Falls' closed Verge, has contributed original drinks, including the Philadelphian (Dewar's scotch, Martini & Rossi red vermouth, black cherry brandy and a splash of bitters).
Bite This: The roasted diver scallops are served with tomato salsa and braised short-rib ravioli. Try it with a side of lobster mashed potatoes.

WAITING LIST
A Bar Named Sue , 33 S. Third St., 215-873-0222
Grease up that pompadour and snatch a pack of Lucky Strikes — Four Corners Management (Bar Noir, Drinker's, Lucy's Hat Shop) will debut Philly's soon-to-be-premiere rockabilly bar next Thursday, Sept. 15. The interior will feature panoramic windows and a relaxed living-room atmosphere, but management promises a gritty, rock 'n' roll vibe. Every hour will be happy hour at Sue's — there's a nightly $3 drink special for thrifty boozehounds, and cherry-poppin' pinups can dine on wallet-friendly bar fare while listening to the Man In Black on the jukebox (compiled by Lucy's DJ Shecky Lopez).

Iron Hill Brewery, 100 block of Bridge St., Phoenixville
This regional mainstay's latest installment is now under construction and will open for business in early '06. While the 160-seater will be smaller than its five siblings, patrons should expect the same house brews (there're always six on tap) and rare imports. Marketing manager Kevin Finn says the interior is inspired by early 20th-century design and will feature a wall mural by Chester County artist Jeff Schaller. The new location will also serve Iron Hill's $19.95 beer-and-food dinners, which combine two-course meals with 10-ounce specialty drinks. Can't wait to indulge? Visit the locations in Newark, Wilmington, Media, West Chester or North Wales and get sloshed for a good cause: September's theme is Cajun cuisine and $1 from the price of each dinner will go to the Red Cross to facilitate rebuilding efforts in New Orleans.
Bite This: The Cajun catfish fingers are served with creole remoulade and sweet corn relish. Wash it all down with a sturdy Lodestone Lager.