>>> The Irish Pub & Inn in Atlantic City are suing PhillyMag after one of its writers described the I.P. as a “dive.” Lame, of course, but not nearly as lame as the following exchange:

Asked for comment, Larry Platt, Philly Mag editor and A.C. Now’s editorial director, said: “This is a case of a place that can’t take a compliment.”
Told of Platt’s response, [Pub attorney] Michael J. Malloy said: “Then maybe I should describe them as a dive magazine. That’s not a compliment at all.”

Jesus Christ, we need to send both of these cats to zing school. Next! [Inky]
>>> Onward and upward, right? 1113 Walnut was long the site of Pompeii, but on November 28, that space has its grand opening as Joe Pesce, a moniker sure to invite confusion if not yet another dumb nomenclature-related lawsuit. But that’s not your problem. Chef Joseph Tucker and Robert Liccio see the new spot as a “succulent seafood” joint. Oh, you think that’s funny? What, is it here to amuse you? Like a clown? Dance, Spider! Ya stutterin’ prick ya.
>>> Pardon me! Got caught up in the Method for a moment. Unequivocal good news: Cantina Los Caballitos, one of our favorite spots on Passyunk Ave., has started serving lunch. They celebrate the move this Friday — the Black one — with an open bar from 2-3pm. [MySpace]