Vernick Food & Drink
Pennsylvania
Vernick Food & Drink brings Greg Vernick's modern American cooking to Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Opened with his wife Julie in 2012, the restaurant builds its menu from small plates, raw preparations and simply roasted larger dishes. Toasts provide a distinctive starting point, with combinations such as charred aubergine and piperade, tuna tartare with bonito mayonnaise, or beef tartare and horseradish. Sea urchin with soft scrambled eggs sits among the raw section's signatures. Larger dishes might include grilled black sea bass or halibut with roasted corn pudding, while a whole fish, chicken or dry-aged strip loin can anchor a shared meal. The menu changes with ingredients and seasons. The bar and lounge serve the full food menu for walk-in guests, and the neighbouring Vernick Wine space extends the restaurant into the adjoining brownstone.