wis91 t1_je9r6bh wrote on March 30, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Reply to comment by porkchameleon in Philadelphia has 6 nominees for 2023 James Beard Awards by ColdJay64

That's disappointing. I'd heard really good things and it's still on my list.

moneybagels t1_jea7e05 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Don't listen to this jabroni. Friday Saturday Sunday went from really good with their regular menu pre-pandemic to absolutely elite with the prix fixe now. Yes, it's a high price but it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time.

porkchameleon t1_je9stqy wrote on March 30, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Heard the cocktails are still very good, but there's no way I'll be considering it for a full dinner thing: there are way better restaurants that I prefer that don't cost that much (and even if I dropped more on a dinner - it was always worth it).

I also prefer different cuisine and my regular go-tos are not "fine dining", or whatever they are pretending to be, but even by looking at their menu makes me go "NAAAAH..." (it's not exciting to me at all, and the price is eyebrows raising).

hethuisje t1_jea57ks wrote on March 30, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Surprised you're getting downvoted on this. I guess I could live with the price for a special occasion but why they have to be so aggressive about diets?

Their website says: "Please note: Day-of menu substitutions cannot be accommodated, if you have a life-threatening food allergy please contact us prior to your reservation. Vegan and dairy-free requests cannot be accommodated."

I have a previously-not-life-threatening allergy or sensitivity to shellfish. Between their current menu and their attitude, I certainly wouldn't try my luck. And I guess vegans and vegetarians can take a hike too. An easy way to deal with the panoply of modern diet preferences would be to offer a variety of dishes and allow customers to choose...