I went to Philly this weekend and crossed off one huge task on my bucket list: dinner at Vetri. The restaurant only offers each patron a six course tasting menu based on a larger set menu already decided by the chef. There is a surprise element that makes the whole experience quite fun. You can customize your tasting menu based on dietary restrictions or preferences but for the most part every course that comes out is a surprise. I wasn't exactly hungry when I sat down for dinner but everything was so delicious, I made room! Even before the tasting started, the table received prosecco and a couple dishes to share. I thought that was a nice touch. Then the courses came out slowly....so slow the dinner lasted for 3 hours. I was stuffed but enjoyed every bite!
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vegetable tart, assorted sausage, foie gras and pickled pear |
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assorted crudite and basalmic mousse |
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crudo plate |
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artichoke salad with arugula |
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fois gras stuffed quail with heirloom beans |
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sweet onion crepe with white truffle |
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squash caramelle with mostarda |
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almond tortellini with truffle sauce |
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spinach gnocchi with brown butter |
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chestnut fettucine with boar and cocoa |
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porcini pappardelle with rabbit and peaches |
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spaghetti with lobster mushrooms and sea beans |
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veal cheek brasato with root vegetable gratin |
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monkfish brasato with potato puree |
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tomato gelato with concord grapes and honey |
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chocolate polenta souffle |
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pistachio flan with white chocolate gelato |
This was my last dining splurge before heading back to California. Even though it wasn't in New York, it was a worthy last supper that I will drool about for some time.
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