You don’t have to be celebrating a special occasion to treat yourself to something truly special, and Vernick Food & Drink is just the place to go when you want to really indulge. While a meal doesn’t come particularly cheap at his Philadelphia favorite eatery, some say it's worth every penny to experience the taste of the skilled chef’s premium quality ingredients and creative yet classic combinations.

Dishes like whole Bronzino baked in a wood oven, Ahi tuna poke, and black pepper octopus with sweet potato and persimmon are just a few of the delicious offerings, and to get the full experience, you’ll certainly want to pair them with a glass of wine or a decadent dessert cocktail.

Choose a table inside the airy, light filled dining room and observe the chefs working in the open kitchen before your meal arrives. On warm days, the second floor patio is also a great spot for a relaxing lunch.

Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 639-6644
www.vernickphilly.com

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Chef and owner Greg Vernick brings his experience as cook in fine establishments around the world to this charming little eatery. Settle in for your meal with a cocktail or glass of wine from their extensive selection and sumptuous starter like Creamy Eggplant & chanterelles, Fromage Blanc & kumquats, Beef Tartare with fresh Horseradish, or Island Creek Oysters with ginger & citrus. The entrée menu offers up Grilled Black Sea Bass with fire-roasted tomato sauce, Steamed Halibut with sweet potato, miso & Manilla clam broth, Pork Blade Steak with onion marmalade & sautéed mustard greens, and Braied Veal Ossobuco with preserved lemon. Desserts include Roasted Date Cake with coconut gelato and Carrot Cake with vanilla bean cream cheese. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 639-6644
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vernick-food-and-drink-philadelphia