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Vernick Fish
A cushy seat beneath the glowing pendant lights of chef Greg Vernick’s sleek modern fish hall in the Comcast Technology Center has become the table of choice for power diners who desire something more dynamic than the usual steakhouse. That’s because this sequel to the chef’s beloved original, Vernick Food & Drink, is so much better, with a stellar raw bar basking in global flavors (yellowtail crudo with watermelon aguachile); tuna rice bowls dressed in XO vinaigrette and kimchi; and massive fried shrimp po’boys for lunch. Dinner is exceptional for seafood luxuries, too, like house spaghetti with crab, pea leaves, and nori, or meaty whole turbots roasted in copper pans then fileted tableside with a piccata sauce glaze. The service is reliably meticulous, as is the bar, which serves all those CEOs, celebs, and visiting luminaries Philly’s priciest cocktails — but delivers with fresh ideas and gold-plated quality.
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