Vernick Food & Drink

"Chef Gregory Vernick (who spent years working with Jean-Georges Vongerichten) is behind this bi-level American in a Rittenhouse brownstone, serving a pricey menu of simple, polished classics." Full review

"The seasonally-driven menu allows you to take a mix-and-match approach, by pairing smaller dishes, perhaps his signature "toasts" with toppings of fromage blanc and apple chutney." Full review

"Seasoned with olive oil and touched with just the right golden tint of char, these half-inch-thick slices are irresistibly springy pedestals for an array of clever toppings." Full review

"Simple and inventive. One of Philly's best restaurants."

"Delicious things on toast, Asian influences, large-format proteins cooked in a wood-burning oven, rosés a-go-go, uni. Expect it all rendered in thoughtful, joyful expressions." Full review

"Chef-owner Greg Vernick creatively riffs on classic forms like bruschetta and pasta with intense flavors and bold presentations." Full review

"And (fancy-ish) comfort food for all." Full review

"Modern refinement and perfect ingredients are the hallmarks of this husband-and-wife operation." Full review

"It’s a spot that, despite serving a bigger variety of food than you’ll find in Reading Terminal Market, does it all really, really well...the kind of restaurant we wish many other restaurants could be." Full review