Chef Eric Leveillee is proud to show off his new fall menu at Whetstone Tavern, Philly’s friendly neighborhood bar. Best known for its seasonally inspired menu and approachable beverage list, his energy in the kitchen (where he’s been since March) is upping the Queen Village restaurant’s game.
Leveillee has been working tirelessly to create and combine some of the restaurant’s signature dishes with a wide-ranging variety of innovative and delicious new plates. And while still distinctly American, the new menu is more adventurous and diverse.
Divided into two sections, the new autumn menu features a tavern selection that is served starting at noon, while the dining room selection is available starting at 4 p.m. Autumn tavern menu dishes will include:
Clam Chowder
Mussels, little necks, fried potato and dill
Grilled Caesar
Charred bread crumb, cured egg, boquerones and herbs
Mussels
Gin-Bloody Mary broth with roasted and pickled peppers and toasted baguette
Hot Chicken
Nashville-style fried chicken thigh with black garlic ranch and pickle
Autumn dining room dishes will include:
Potato Pave
Pickled chanterelle and apple cider
Beet Tart
Whipped blue cheese, smoked beet, benne and concord grape
Fall Salad
Endive, green fig, pumpkin and coffee
Quahog
Clam, bluefish, beurre blanc, fennel and lavender
Bavette Steak
Scallion sabayon, tomato, fennel, gooseberry and schmaltz
From shareable snacks to a tempting multi-course meal, there is surely something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. Another new addition is the chef’s daily tasting menu, available in either four or six courses. The restaurant will also continue to serve its popular weekend brunch from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., on both Saturdays and Sundays.
Don’t forget about the lively happy hour from 4–7 p.m.! Guests can mingle at the bar and enjoy $3 beers (rotating), $4 wines, $5 cocktails and the infamous Dad’s Single Burger for $5.
Find Whetstone Tavern at 700 S. 5th St. in Philadelphia; phone: (267) 239-0906.
- Photos: Craig Fineburg
