We would have guessed Marc Vetri was a roast pork guy. But wiz wit it is. And for a guy whois opening a new restaurant this winter, Amis and already has Osteria and Vetri, he seems to have time to enjoy Philadelphia and the countryside too.

Among his favorite restaurants to dine at:

• Amada
• Morimoto
• Zahav
• Meme
• Bibou
• Xochitl
• Blackfish
• Talula’s Table

With Love Letters: Chef Marc Vetri Dishes on His Latest Restaurant Project, Sunday Excursions to Chester County and His Favorite Kind of Tastykake [UWISHUNU]

Marc Vetri writes about the inspiration for his forthcoming Amis and shares some details about the trattoria in his Osteria newsletter.

• Amis is aiming for an early 2010 opening
• Inspired by Roman trattorias
• Simple small dishes
• Vetri sous chef Brad Spence will head up the restaurant
• Wine list will be chosen by Jeff Benjamin and Steve Wildy
• About 12 reds and 12 whites
• All wines will be available by glass or bottle
• Fully stocked bar with “creative” beers and “interesting” cocktails.
• Corkage will also be available.

Check out the full letter after the jump.

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Michael Klein gets the story that Marc Vetri’s next restaurant will be Amís and will be just around the corner from Vetri at 13th and Waverly.

Vetri’s next restaurant [The Insider]