Chhaya moving to larger spot on East Passyunk

Varnana "V" Beuria needs more space at her East Passyunk bruncherie/coffee shop Chhaya Cafe, and so she is planning to move a few doors down - from 1823 E. Passyunk to 1817 E. Passyunk.

The new space will allow for 55 seats, up from 28.

In the move, Chhaya will replace Sweet Alyssa, which is planning to move across the street.

Plan is to open by June, and the current location will stay open till the move.

Details about the interior, menu surprises and other move details are in progress.

Chhaya, fyi, means a shelter, a place of shady tranquility, teahouse, life, a tree, a river.