Nic Macri to Open New Italian-Inspired Tavern in Center City Philadelphia
Nic Macri, former executive chef at Royal Tavern, is partnering with operations executive Suzanne O’Brien and Stephen Simons to open a new Italian-inspired tavern in Center City Philadelphia, located at 1225 Sansom Street in the former 1225 Raw space.
Philadelphia, PA, July 27, 2026 —
Nic Macri, formerly the executive chef at Royal Tavern, is set to open a new Italian-inspired tavern in Center City Philadelphia. The new establishment will be located at 1225 Sansom Street, in the space previously occupied by 1225 Raw.
Macri is collaborating on this venture with operations executive Suzanne O’Brien and Stephen Simons. Further details regarding the specific concept, menu, and opening timeline for the tavern were not immediately available.
The location at 1225 Sansom Street has a history in the Philadelphia dining scene, most recently as 1225 Raw. The planned Italian-inspired tavern will add to the culinary offerings in the Center City neighborhood.
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