Volvér
One of the jewels of chef Jose Garces’ restaurant group, Volvér offers molecular-driven food, a sleek modern bar and one of the best selections of Champagne and sparkling wine in…
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Vetri
Chef Marc Vetri’s 30-seat Italian flagship restaurant has made waves nationally for years, even prompting food writer Alan Richman to ask, “Is this the best Italian restaurant in America?” Despite…
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Lacroix
Nestled in one of the city’s most elegant settings (the luxury Rittenhouse Hotel), this legendary Philly dining room has withstood the ebb and flow of dining trends with timeless sophistication.…
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Vernick Food & Drink
Greg Vernick earned 2017 “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic” honors from the James Beard Foundation for his innovative cooking, splitting the difference between homey familiarity and flawless execution. But his restaurant’s equally…
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Jet
Jet's owner/wine director Jill Weber is an Archaeologist by trade, and carries her professional penchant for the unknown and the unexplored to her wine list. The by the glass selection—which…
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Tria
Philadelphia was a vastly different wine landscape when Tria served its first glass ten years ago. Since then, they've not only been instrumental in reshaping Philly wine culture, but they’ve…
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Celeste
Celeste is a split personality, two-story operation. Start on the dark, lounge-like ground level for easygoing sours, bottled cocktails and loud music. Then hit the second floor Deco Room to…
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The Whistler
Music and cocktails collide at this small, artsy hideout in Logan Square. All at once, the bar serves as a gallery, record label and live music venue, with shows every…
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Aviary
The liquid counterpart to chef Grant Achatz’s Next, Aviary exhibits a similar dedication to innovation and theater. The not-quite bar (there is no "bar" to speak of, just a kitchen…
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Violet Hour
Not much has changed at the Violet Hour since it set the standard for Windy City cocktailing in 2009. In fact, after six years, the bar's speakeasy entrance, smooth jazz…
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