Feeding Frenzy

Restaurants opening, closing and pending

by Drew Lazor

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Devil's Den, the massive bilevel gastropub that's coming along nicely in the former Felicia's, should be ready by the first week of February. Scott and Erin Wallace, who own Manayunk's Old Eagle Tavern, are parlaying that spot's cheer 'n' beer feel to South Philly with a beverage program skewed toward the true suds lover — 16 brews on tap downstairs, with another 10 on the second floor, and between 150 and 200 bottles. GM Mick Hally adds that there'll be a strong focus on both German imports and local micros. Head chef Joe Turrisi (Caribou Café, The Union League) is prepping a slew of fair-priced entrées, from jasmine tea pork chops with sweet potato flan to beer-braised pork belly.

Popular seafood takeout Bottom of the Sea, which has three West Philly locations in addition to shops in Wilmington and Atlanta, will debut its casual sit-down tomorrow in the space that once housed the notorious Club Kama Sutra. Two floors of the overhauled location will be dedicated to dining, with capacity for about 100; the top floor will carry a sports bar feel. Liquor license is pending; GM Leroy Eady adds that they'll offer both delivery and a late-night bar menu. Bite This: BOTS' Dungeness crab combo features a pound of crab legs, half a pound of steamed shrimp, corn, broccoli and potatoes topped with their patented "Down the Bottom" sauce.