Village Whiskey

"A “perfect burger” and “duck-fat fries” – “who could ask for anything more?” ponder patrons of Jose Garces’ Rittenhouse “upscale” American-cum–whiskey bar." Full review

"Having been kiwi-tini’d and speakeasy-cocktailed out of all sense of dignity, it’s a relief to see someone putting the great demon drink front and center again."

"With 150-plus bottles of bourbon, Scotch, and rye majestically arrayed before the mottled bar mirror to choose from, this is surely one of the city's deepest wells of dark-spirit luxury." Full review

"Garces forgoes small plates for big burgers."

"The cozy, saloon-inspired space (think dim lighting, antique mirrors and leather banquettes) serves a wealth of whiskies and inventive cocktails alongside simple bar food and addictive burgers." Full review

"The core concepts of Village Whiskey are fairly simple: great bourbon and great burgers." Full review

"You come for the Whiskey King, a burger laden with blue cheese, applewood bacon, foie gras, and maple bourbon–glazed cipollini mushrooms that’ll knock you clean off that hard-won seat." Full review