Loading ...Tale of the Tape: Meritage Redone
Posted by Foobooz on August 13th, 2009
Meritage reopens today at 5 after an intense 10-day overhaul that doubled the bar area and transformed the dining area.
Space
- New color scheme combining two yellows
- Tuscan Sunrise
- Tuscan Sunset
- Hardwood floors in dining room
- Butcher block tabletops
- Artwork features women, a tribute to the restaurants female owners and chef
- 50 seat dining room
- Bar area doubled by removing wine storage from bar
Food
- Items range from $2 to $21
- Anne Coll came on-board in July
- Former Chef de Cuisine at Susanna Foo
- Menu split into 3 sections:
- Snacks
- Small Plates
- Large Plates
- Highlights include:
- Spiced wonton chips with a Chinese eggplant caviar
- Tuna tartare with soy wasabi foam, organic Oh micro greens
- Brined and roasted Giannone chicken with brussel sprouts, Chinese sausage hash, star anise sauce
- Full Menu
Drink
- Wine list, 50 under $50
- Summer Rosé selections include:
- Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2006 Rhone Valley ($36)
- Sauvion d’Anjou 2009 Loire Valley ($39)
- Reserve Selections still available
Meritage
500 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA
215-985-1922
Meritage reopens tonight: a look at the new interior and menu [Meal Ticket]
500 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA
August 13th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
You know that saying “a rising tide floats all boats…” or whatever? Basically, I’m happy that both Pub & Kitchen AND Meritage will be doing well.