Bala's Avril Closed

After two years on Bala Ave., Avril has closed up shop. I can’t say I’m all that surprised — thought the space showed a lot of promise when we attended the grand opening, when I popped in recently I could tell that the life had been sucked out of the place. Best of luck to owners April Lisante & Christian Gatti.
According to Philly.com, a “seafood restaurant with a South Philly pedigree” will soon fill the space.