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06/02/2026
Read the second installment of "From Walnut Street" here: https://bit.ly/4ubtuvZ
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05/27/2026
A Walnut St summer tradition!
Blueberry pie is back w/ peach & white chocolate stracciatella ice cream
05/13/2026
Long evenings, good bottles & a table set for celebration.
We're still booking early summer private events, graduation parties & more in our space! Reach out to [email protected] for availability.
05/12/2026
Greg was featured in a recent Substack from Island Creek Oysters. He's worked with ICO oysters since his time cooking in Boston kitchens, so this one felt especially meaningful. Thanks to their team for the conversation & longtime partnership! 🦪
Restaurant recommendations, kitchen wisdom, and an insane oyster condiment from one of Philly's best chefs.
04/24/2026
After nearly 14 years & thanks to former team member Mike Dunphy -who spent 7 years with us before starting his own business Dunphy Home Improvement - we have a new wood shed!
A very generous surprise waiting for us today & so beautifully made 🙏🏽
pictured here with our Sous Chef, Fran!
04/23/2026
Craig LaBan on Emilia ♥️
The James Beard award-winning chef’s fourth restaurant, his first in seven years, has a refined contemporary touch that offers a distinctive voice amidst Philadelphia’s crowded Italian scene.
03/20/2026
Vernick Coffee Bar has beautiful, handmade seasonal confections available to pre-order for Easter!
The selection includes Chocolate Eggs made with Valrhona shells with assorted flavors & fillings, crisp & sweet Shortbread Cookies hand-decorated with royal icing, Easter Bread topped with pearl sugar, and Easter Baskets filled with a large chocolate egg, cookies, Easter bread & mini chocolate eggs
Pre-order pick-ups are available on Thursday, April 2 & Friday, April 3. On Saturday, April 4 pick-up will be from Vernick Fish
Find ordering details here: https://bit.ly/47V0tfz 🌷
01/27/2026
Welcome to Emilia, our Italian restaurant made for the neighborhood - opening today. Brought to life with my longtime collaborator and Chef de Cuisine, Meri Medoway, whose shared affinity for Italian cuisine is rooted in her family heritage and our travels through Italy. Wood-fire grilling, handmade pasta, bright flavors - how we’ve always loved to cook together.
- Greg Vernick
01/22/2026
Thank you James Beard Foundation for recognizing Greg as a Semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur. He leads from the kitchen - and sets the tone for all we do ♥️
01/20/2026
Our new restaurant, Emilia, will open on 1/26/26. Reservations are now available. Learn more at emiliaphilly.com
Tutti a tavola!
12/24/2025
happy holidays from 2031 Walnut st 🌲♥️
walk in to join us this Christmas Eve—our last seating is 8:30pm
we'll be off Christmas, resuming regular hours Friday till our winter, vernickation break January 6-10
12/20/2025
A cherished Italian-American tradition returns to Vernick Fish December 23 & 24
for details & reservations visit https://bit.ly/455yOHu
12/05/2025
Vernick Coffee Bar's holiday pastries can be ordered for pick up Monday 12/22 - Wednesday 12/24. The offerings include a Coconut Snowball Cake, a Cookie Tin featuring family recipes from the pastry team & a festively decorated Carrot Cake Pie 🌲 ❄️
For details & ordering visit https://bit.ly/4oAjwS4
11/20/2025
Vernick Wine has a few dates remaining to book a holiday dinner, including 12/9, 12/10, 12/16, 12/23 & 12/24. Inquire with our event manager, Isabella, by visiting https://bit.ly/4pg7OfY
11/19/2025
Thank you to the Michelin Guide for the recognition & for giving us good reason to gather as a team today to celebrate doing what we love!
♥️
11/18/2025
our reservations are open till the end of the year, including Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
11/18/2025
Last few days to order the Thanksgiving pies from Vernick Coffee Bar 🤎
Select from Dirty Chai Pumpkin Pie (GF), Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Pecan Pie, Carrot Cake Pie, and Dulce de Leche Caramel Apple Pie. The pastry team does a beautiful job each year!
Visit https://bit.ly/43poEiR for details & to place your order before this Friday, November 21
10/31/2025
Join Wine Director Michael Brakebill & champion of Greek wines, Dionysi Grevenitis of DNS Wines, for an intro to classic Greek wines on Friday, December 5
We'll serve a communal style, five-course dinner w/ pairings for each
just 28 seats! visit https://bit.ly/4oNYrnH to book this very special dinner 🇬🇷
Address
2031 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103
To reach the restaurant on Walnut Street in Philadelphia, take the SEPTA subway line and get off at 15th Street Station. From there, walk east on Walnut Street for about three blocks. Alternatively, if driving, take I-676 and exit at Broad Street. Turn right onto Walnut Street and park in one of the nearby parking garages or lots.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
4:45pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
4:45pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
4:45pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
4:45pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
4:45pm - 10pm |
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What people say
Vernick Food & Drink is a must-visit for anyone looking for a top-notch New American restaurant experience in Philadelphia. Located on Walnut Street in the Rittenhouse Square area, this inviting neighborhood bistro offers an approachable menu of globally-inspired dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate. Chef Gregory Vernick's focus on using extraordinary regional products ensures that every dish is bursting with flavor and freshness.
One of the standout features of Vernick Food & Drink is their "Drink" side, which offers homemade sodas, a carefully crafted selection of domestic and imported wines and beers, and perfectly poured cocktails. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail or something more adventurous, the expert bartenders at Vernick Food & Drink have got you covered.
The atmosphere at Vernick Food & Drink is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a romantic date night or a casual dinner with friends. With its prime location on Walnut Street, it's also an ideal spot for pre-theater dining or post-shopping drinks.
Overall, if you're looking for an exceptional New American restaurant experience in Philadelphia, look no further than Vernick Food & Drink. Chef Gregory Vernick's dedication to using high-quality regional ingredients and his team's expertise in crafting delicious drinks make this restaurant a true gem in the city's culinary scene.
