Check out some of the new places that have just open and the places that will be open in the near future.

Now Open:

• Mekong Delta Café is now serving at 105 W. Saratoga St. The locally-owned café offers Vietnamese and Asian cuisine, and is open for lunch and dinner.
• Northstar Bistro is now open at 1417 Thames St., on the ground floor of the Douglas-Myers Maritime Museum. The affordable menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and calzones with freshly-made bread. Northstar is also working with Living Classrooms to train individuals in culinary arts and basic job skills.

Coming Soon:

• The owner of Joe Squared Pizza will be bringing a new concept called Quadrado to North Ave. later this year. The menu will focus on Mexican barbecue, as well as Latin seafood specialties.
• After a brief closure in Little Italy, Vellegia’s will re-open at 110 Water St. in the Spring of 2009. The restaurant will feature the same classic Italian menu in a new, upscale atmosphere.
• TALARA is coming soon to Harbor East in April- A Nuevo Latino Tapas Restaurant with a South Beach Attitude. Featuring authentic, open seviche bar, Mojitos and island cocktails, cool South Beach interior, hot Salsa rhythms, and colorful selections of tapas, bocadillos and ensaladas.