New on Resy: LMNO, Messina Social Club, Enza, and More

A restaurant, art gallery, bookstore, and music venue all in one, this new spot from Stephen Starr and Serge Becker is worth visiting for all of the above. The Baja-style dishes shine, from asada fries and aguachiles to tacos and tostadas, while the drinks menu features fun cocktails, micheladas, beer, and wine. Pro tip: try to find a way into the hidden listening room.

This clubby, recently revived South Philly institution is members only — but you can join online or in person. High among the privileges of belonging, though, is the chance to enjoy “Top Chef” almunus Eddie Konrad’s small but well-focused menu of ever-changing specialties. Another advantage: your membership fee will help support charitable causes in the community.

Santiago Orosco knows how to mix it up. The exuberantly eclectic decor at this popular neighborhood restaurant near Trenton will give you plenty to explore while you’re digging into delicious dishes that reference Italy, Spain, Argentina, Cuba, Japan, and more. Pro tip: for a perfect meal of little plates, choose one of Orosco’s authentic tapas flights.

If you’re wondering why that Mediterranean sun is shining over Bucks County, look no further than this Greek-and-Italian-accented newcomer from father-and-son team Nick and Alexander Mastoris of Mastoris Diner, across the river in Bordentown, N.J. Pro tip: Don’t miss the chicken Parm, one of Mastoris Diner’s most famous dishes.

Attention Ardmore shoppers: Cat and Kevin Huang, who live in nearby Devon and have a DanDan a few miles away in Wayne (and another in Center City Philadelphia) have brought their vivid, authentic Sichuan and Taiwanese cuisine to this upscale 93-year-old outdoor shopping mall. The menu ranges far, but the noodle dishes are a must.

Craving classic pizza or variations with unusual ingredients (pistachio pesto, smoked paprika eggplant)? How about hearty pastas or Mediterranean-themed appetizers and salads? Right this way to Enza, where you’ll find all that and more, along with chic, hard-edged contemporary design, craft beers, and affordable wines.

Now here’s a triple-threat establishment. This Queen Village hot spot, run by husband-and-wife team chef Chris D’Ambro and Marina De Oliveira, boasts one of Philly’s best classic bars; a ritzy main room (note: you’ll want to dress to impress) with a modern American menu; and a casual brick-paved patio space where you’ll feel like you’re dining out on vacation. Three cheers!

Chef Richard Cusack and his wife, Christina, a certified sommelier, have moved their well-loved bistro from Philadelphia across the river to nearby Collingswood, N.J. The food is French (Richard’s a veteran of Philly’s legendary Le Bec Fin), including vegetarian options. Want a dazzling one-of-a-kind experience? Reserve ahead for a complete canard à la presse (pressed duck) dinner for two, bookended by foie gras and crêpes Suzette.

A full-scale menu (including build-your-own burgers), world-class brunches, 12 rotating craft beers on tap, live rock bands and singer-songwriters on weekends, and more: what’s not to like at this friendly, casual Bucks County pub, restaurant, and music venue? And did we mention major-league soccer streaming on the screens?

You’ll definitely want to put this Bucks County landmark on your itinerary for its colonial tavern interior, its knockout list of craft beers on tap, and its classic all-American menu, which includes luscious barbecued baby back ribs and textbook-perfect crab cakes.

Philadelphians flock to Franky Bradley’s, whose origins date back to 1933, for the entertainment — over-the-top burlesque nights, extravagant drag shows, standup comedy, and more. But whatever you do, don’t miss the cheesesteak egg rolls.