A new bar and Italian spot, offering pizza and more, has opened for business in the neighborhood. Called Porta, the newcomer is located at 1216 Chestnut St. in Washington Square West. This newcomer—which has two other locations in New Jersey—is maintained by the Smith restaurant group and specializes in authentic Neapolitan pizza and contemporary takes on Italian cuisine. 

The restaurant space boasts "two pizza ovens flown in from Naples and three bars across the lower and mezzanine levels," according to its owners. On the brunch menu, expect to see dishes like brioche French toast with whipped butter and maple pecan syrup, "Eggs in Purgatory" with San Marzano tomatoes, poached eggs, ricotta salata, oregano, and basil; and pork Milanese with Parmesan cheese, lemon butter sauce, and crispy sage.