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Everything you need to know about the restaurants at the Piazza at Schmidts
Everything you need to know about the restaurants at the Piazza at Schmidts
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After the jump, lots of info and pics on the four eateries in Bart Blatstein's brand-new Piazza at Schmidts � The Swift Half, P.Y.T., Darling's and Vino.
The Swift Half
Owner(s): The Good Dog's David Garry and Heather Gleason
Opening: Hopefully within the week, but definitely before the end of May
The Deal: The atmosphere at this pub, which can accommodate around 120 inside and out, will be comparable to Good Dog � handmade walnut bar, exposed brick, wainscotting, tin ceiling, six flat screens. The main diff is that all the space is on one level as opposed to three. Ten beers on tap and between 22-23 bottles. Chef de cuisine Jeff Kozlowski worked under exec chef Jessica O'Donnell at Good Dog in addition to stints at spots like Amada and Striped Bass. Menu will be smaller and slightly more English-pubby than Good Dog, with fish 'n' chips, a traditional caesar, a Swift Half salad (frisee, arugula, black mission figs, house-smoked almonds, honey sherry vinaigrette), a muffaletta sandwich, whole fish of the day, ribs slathered in housemade mole sauce and cheese/charcuterie selections. (Check out the full opening menu on Foobooz.)
P.Y.T.
Owner(s): Tommy Up
Opening: In around five weeks
The Deal: Inspired, to an extent, by L.A. spots like 25 Degrees and the Apple Pan, P.Y.T. is promoter Up's shot at bringing a non-chain destination burger joint � and alcohol-infused milkshakes (!) � to Philly. Josh McCullough, chef at Time, is putting together P.Y.T.'s sandwich menu, which'll feature affordable burgers ($6-$7) and grilled cheeses "with twists" (plenty of veg options, says Up). Other eats will include hand-cut fries and lobster fish sticks. Behind the main bar, Up is planning on mounting a vintage-era photo of his pops rocking a fu manchu standing next to a VW Beetle painted like the American flag. The front of the space will be the eatery � in the back, expect a unisex bathroom space and a "speakeasy-style" bar that'll be pouring bespoke cocktails designed by a guy from NYC's Milk and Honey. Renderings of both sides of P.Y.T. in photos two and three above.
Darling's
Owner(s): Darling's Cheesecake's Harry and John Arnold
Opening: It's open today
The Deal: Located on the ground floor of "The Egg" building in the Piazza, Darling's is a mod diner with room for around 130. (We first told you about it in March.) They'll be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, but Harry says the plan is to stay open late on weekends to accommodate industry types and the last call crowd. A team of chefs is serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with "a comfort theme" � expect items like skirt steak, roast beef (all from the brisket cut) for dinner platters and sandwiches like French dips, short ribs, Arctic char, pierogies with sauerkraut and more. All bread is baked in-house. Harry is particularly excited about finally developing a from-scratch recipe for his cherry topping, which'll accompany waffles, pancakes and French toast in addition to cheesecakes.
Vino
Owner(s): Michael Maglio
Opening: It's open today
The Deal: Vino is a handsome 200-seat Italian wine bar (140 inside, 60 outside). The interior's decorated with blown-up photos of Maglio's family (no relation to the sausage clan). The wine list, designed by GM David Steiger (former bar manager at Vintage) features 50 to 60 choices by the glass; 30 beers on a bottle list, as well. Chef Glenn Albright's menu features antipasti, salads, panini, brick oven pizzas and aperitivi (check it out below). Sunday brunch will feature a build-your-own frittata menu. They serve food daily from noon to midnight, with the bar going till 2 a.m.
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Where IS the Piazza???? What are the addresses of these new restaurants? Why is it called the Piazza at Schmidt's?
Melissa: The Piazza is located along Second Street in Northern Liberties, basically between Girard and Germantown avenues. The complex's technical street address is 1001 N. Second Street. It's called the Piazza at Schmidts because it's the former site of Schmidts Brewery. The complex's Web site is atthepiazza.com.
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