Welcome to the first weekend of December, the official kick-off to this holiday shopping season.  Does running around, buying gifts and wrapping presents like a crazy person stress you out? Then take the edge off by treating yourself at one of Philly’s exciting new restaurants. Check after the jump to see which spots are here to help.

– Our friends over at Foobooz have the details on the Kevin Sbraga’s brand-new ode-to-the-80’s restaurant, Juniper Commons. Side ponies and Zubaz encouraged, but not required (even if we think they should be).

– Nothing boosts the shopping spirit like super-spicy and super-delicious vegan street food — and it’s even more merry when it’s discounted! Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, the awesome couple behind Rittenhouse’s V Street, have your health, hunger and wallets covered with their new happy hour. Head over to philly.com/food, where Michael Klein has a full rundown of the details.