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"'Gastropub' is an overused word," said Carmen Cappello. "I like the phrase 'public house.'" So that's what the Philadelphia native, who spent the last 12 years in Atlanta as a head chef at that city's Ritz Carlton, is calling The Wishing Well, the spot that he and boyhood pal Chris Martino are working on in the old Pat Bombino's restaurant at Ninth and Catharine, which was owned, in part, by Al Paris. (This is not to confuse folk who�ll show up for tomorrow night�s media dinner at Public House to meet new executive chef Paris and taste his nu-pub menu).
Martino and Cappello's dads know each other, too, and the relationship among families is something that will guide the Wishing Well at this outlying corner of the Italian Market and its surrounding neighborhood. "A lot of people around here have been telling us that they�ve been waiting for something that isn�t you typical fare,� Cappello told us, as he ran between his still-constructing Well and Isgro�s, where he was cannoli-shopping for his work crew. "Chris and I are very excited to bring a new concept to Bella Vista." What is new, from seeing the bar, dinner and brunch menus (check after the jump), is little touches on old favorites, like adding scrapple to burgers as well as offering what might be the first shepherd's pie on the block.
BAR
caesar salad, croutons, egg, anchovy, garlic dressing
10oz burger, choice of swiss/cheddar/bleu cheese), fries, house pickle
house fries, spices, lemon mayonnaise
pea & ham soup, crispy onions, cr�me fraiche
soup of the day
steak frites, 10oz. ribeye, fries, lemon aioli, hollandaise
crab cakes, roasted peppers, �claudio� mozzarella, mustard sauce
dozen chicken wings, chef�s special georgia sauce, blue cheese
cheese plate, garnishes, 3 local cheeses
fish & chips, tartar sauce, lemon aioli, fries
shame burger, scrapple, fried egg, american cheese, fries
DINNER
soup & salad
arugula salad, shaved parmesan, roasted tomatoes, vinaigrette
caesar salad, ricotta salata, spicy croutons, egg, anchovy, roasted garlic dressing
www salad, baby greens, spicy pecans, blue cheese, grapes, malt vinaigrette
ricotta� salad, basil, roasted garlic, heirloom tomatoes
beetroot salad, peaches, frisee, honey & almond dressing
chicken salad, spiced figs, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, �claudio� mozzarella
french onion soup, traditional garnish
smoked mackerel chowder, sweet corn, pickled greens
pea & ham bisque, crispy onions, cr�me fraiche
soup of the day
teasers
crispy calamari, sambal dressing, hoisin glaze, cilantro
tuna cubes, garlic aioli, cornflakes, sesame shoyu dressing
smelts, roasted peppers, �claudio� mozzarella, lemon thyme dressing
goat cheese fritters, �savannah bee honey�, fried lemon
griddled wild mushrooms, soft marscapone polenta, extra virgin olive oil
black-eye pea hummus, toasted naan, garlic oil
blue cheese sandwich, gorgonzola, arugula, tomato
fried pickles, blue cheese dressing
tikka prawns, lemon, mango raita
cheese plate, garnishes, 3 local cheeses
big plates
shepherd�s pie, beef, mashed potato, carrot, chili
shame burger, scrapple, fried egg, american cheese, fries
house burger (choice of swiss, smoked cheddar, blue cheese), fries
pork belly, soft marscapone polenta, pickled onions
fish & chips, fries, tartar sauce, lemon aioli
yellowfin tuna, grilled, fregola sarda, sicilian olives,
crispy salmon, potatoes, brussel sprouts, peas, extra virgin olive oil
beef brisket, watermelon, red onion & feta salad, natural sauce
turkey breast wrapped in smoked bacon, black eyed pea cassoulet, asparagus
sides
watermelon, red onion & feta salad
house fries, lemon aioli
marscapone polenta
toasted naan
caesar salad
black-eye pea cassoulet
BRUNCH
starters
asparagus, pumpkin & goat cheese frittata
soup of the day
greek yoghurt, granola, �savannah bee honey�
arugula salad, shaved parmesan, roasted tomatoes, vinaigrette
ricotta salad, basil, roasted garlic, heirloom tomatoes
mains (all mains come with home fries)
beef brisket benedicts, green onion, parmesan cheese, house bbq, biscuits
green eggs & parma ham, pesto, english muffin
banana bread french toast
omelet of the day
sr�s pepper & egg sandwich, white american, roasted peppers & onions
shrimp & grits, sausage, collard greens, fried eggs & garlic gravy
fried chicken & waffles
steak & eggs
shame burger, scrapple, fried egg, american cheese, fries
sides
grits
smoked bacon
scrapple
home fries
sausage
beverages
orange juice
grapefruit juice
cranberry juice
coffee (regular/decaf)
organic tea
bloody mary bar
house vodka, pickled green beans, sea salt, worcestershire, horseradish, celery, tabasco, garlic power, onion powder
A.D. -- Thanks for the good words -- we are excited to be opening in the Bella Vista/Italian Market area. Thanks for posting the menu also -- so it is clear -- this will not be the opening menu -- there will be some of these items on the new menu because they are my signature dishes -- a new menu is being written to reflect the winter season, philosophy of SLOW FOOD, local farmers and some organics -- I was a big proponent of this in Atlanta and I will continue this here in Philadelphia -- we are looking forward to creating the neighborhood atmosphere and uniqueness of the Italian Market & Bella Vista. Chef Carmen
We anxiously anticipate the opening of this welcome addition to the neighborhood and wish you the best of luck - but that has got to be the WORST name for a bar we have ever heard. Also, it might help to add WINDOWS to that bunker of a restaurant. :-) - The Neighbors
Very excited for this new addition to our neighborhood. I hope it is not so high end that it only attracts an older crowd. Would be nice if it was something like Devil's Den, Pope, Royal Tavern... And I agree that it needs some window and (fingers crossed) outdoor seating. When is it supposed to open?
Another Neighbor: The Wishing Well is tentatively slated to open in March.
I think the addition of some vegetarian options beyond the standard "veggie burger" would make you guys unique and stand out. I live nearby and I know I'd be there a lot if you did!
Excited about trying this place! I hope it is less like Vesuvio and MORE like Royal and Devil's Den! Great location and cool addition to the hood (I hope!)
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