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Royal Tavern returns. Plus: pickle beer, beaver bourbon, an Italian disco Thanksgiving party and more Philly restaurant news.

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Glu Hospitality and partners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu introduce Chika, a subterranean late night ramen bar inspired by the cult sci-fi classic movie Blade Runner. Chika, which is a Japanese word for basement, brings together a fusion of food, drink and design. Glu has tapped the trinity of replicants to bring this new dystopian experience to life - Chef Dean Leevongcharoen (food), Michael Ego (drink) and BOXwood Architecture and Design Firm (design). The goal is to attract fun eclectic groups of people who can feel they walked into another dimension when entering the uniq...

The Jersey Shore kicks off the summer season with Memorial Day kite festivals, beach ball drops and concerts. Back in Philly, check out an '90s-themed book fair at Latchkey, drink a hot dog martini to benefit Morris Animal Refuge or take a goat walk at Awbury Arboretum.

Also: Craig LaBan reviews Redcrest Kitchen, check out a new vegan cafe/takeout spot, and a hot NYC restaurant is coming to Philadelphia.

23 veteran-owned and operated breweries in Pennsylvania are collaborating on a special beer that supports the state's military families. "Adapt and Overcome: Get Your Six" will be available for purchase at 25 Pennsylvania breweries beginning on Memorial Day weekend. Sales of the 6% ABV hazy IPA will be donated to Keystone Military Families, a Shoemakersville-based nonprofit that supports deployed troops and Pennsylvania military families.