Two New Restaurants May Be Headed to Main Street

Two new restaurants could be headed to Main Street.

Although representatives from the proposed developments were not at the meeting Wednesday, the Manayunk Neighborhood Council discussed Yanako Sushi at 4255 Main Street and Pita Uno at 4324 Main Street.

The new sushi spot is being proposed by the owner of and would, according to John Hunter, a member of the council's zoning committee, be a two-story restaurant and BYOB.

Pita Uno, Hunter continued, is looking to move into the vacant spot next to and is slated to be a Mediterranean take-out restaurant with a few tables in-house. It is not looking for a liquor license.

Although nothing could be voted on becuase representatives from the restaurants were not at the meeting, Hunter and Council President Kevin Smith said they were interested in having the new restaurants sign an agreement that limits its hours until no later than 12 a.m. and regulates the establishments noise levels in regards to live bands, where the trash is picked up and whether or not cover is allowed.

"We're asking for the 12 a.m. closing to address the late-night food issue that is already out of control in the area," Smith said.