Paesano's in the Italian Market getting close

And here's the menu.

by Michael Klein

Published Jan. 20, 2010, 3:39 p.m. ET

Paesano's South Philly branch -- at the corner of Ninth and Christian Streets in the Italian Market, where Butcher's Cafe was -- has set a tentative opening date:

Thursday, Jan. 28.

Or Friday, Jan. 29.

Owner Peter McAndrews needs to get his staff in shape.

For now, here's a sneak peek at the menu.