One Year In at Cheu Noodle Bar; A Volver Preview

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WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST — Wildly popular Cheu Noodle Bar celebrated their first birthday this week. Eater Philly sat down with co-owners Shawn Darragh and chef Ben Puchowitz for an in-depth look back over their first year, and what's coming up next. (Ramen battles, menu additions, and a second restaurant!)

RITTENHOUSE — Top Chef alum Spike Mendelsohn's burger and shake joint, Good Stuff Eatery, has faced a number of delays. This week, opening got one step closer as hiring began.

PORT RICHMOND — A lifelong resident of the Port Richmond neighborhood considers the sad decline of the Aramingo Diner, which just closed its doors for good after 57 years.

AVENUE OF THE ARTS — Before Jose Garces' Volver opens mid-month at the Kimmel Center, Eater's got a food-porny video preview, plus word that Bar Volver will be open next week.

· Eater Philly [philly.eater]