Jennifer Carroll Bravo TV Redux; Connie's Ric-Rac Growing Up

SOUTH STREET - Homegirl Jen Carroll celebrated her birthday all around town this past weekend at Brauhaus Schmitz and Zee Bar. A Bravo TV crew filmed the whole thing, so expect to see her on the small box again soon. [EaterWire]

MT. AIRY - Pitruco Pizza is going all pop-up at The Commissary in Mt. Airy, which will also feature the wares of Strada Pasta, and beer pairings from Mellody Brewing. $35 gets you grub, another $15 gets you that sweet, sweet beer. [Foobooz]

ITALIAN MARKET - Connie's Ric-Rac is heading to the local neighborhood association to present a huge expansion plan that includes a new restaurant and bar. While the NIMBY's are traditionally tough in this 'hood, the family that owns Connie's are longtime residents. It's gonna happen, we can feel it. [Grubstreet Philly]