Best of Philly

2013 New Restaurant

Vernick Food and Drink

Greg Vernick has gathered ideas from places as far-flung as Qatar and Tokyo but the best thing about his restaurant is the way it makes you feel at home. While the Cherry Hill native comforts you with his stupendous toasts or lulls you into a daze with his grilled black sea bass his best pal, GM Ryan Mulholland, makes everyone who comes through the door feel not so much like an honored guest as a welcome friend.

2031 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215-639-6644; vernickphilly.com