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Is Vernick Food & Drink Still Open? Update (Philadelphia, PA)

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As of September 2026, Vernick Food & Drink is listed open on vernickphilly.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website has an active reservation tool and posted current Saturday hours.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

"Date Night" (S14E13) spotlighted Vernick Food & Drink, chef Greg Vernick's flagship restaurant at 2031 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, near Rittenhouse Square, where the menu blends modern American cooking with global flavors. Vernick earned a James Beard Award for his work at the restaurant, according to the restaurant's own website, which also lists several sister restaurants operating under the Vernick name, including a wine bar next door. A check of vernickphilly.com on 2026-09-08 found an active online reservation-booking tool, a navigation menu advertising dinner, cocktail, and wine offerings plus gift cards and private events, and posted Saturday hours of 5 to 10 p.m., with the bar opening at 4:45 p.m. Google's Places listing for the 2031 Walnut Street address, checked the same day, shows the business's status as operational.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 14, Episode 13
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Date Night
What was featured
James Beard chef's flagship modern American restaurant
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Vernick Food & Drink

Frequently asked questions

Is Vernick Food & Drink still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Vernick Food & Drink is listed open on vernickphilly.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Vernick Food & Drink after Food Paradise?

"Date Night" (S14E13) spotlighted Vernick Food & Drink, chef Greg Vernick's flagship restaurant at 2031 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, near Rittenhouse Square, where the menu blends modern American cooking with global flavors. As of September 2026, Vernick Food & Drink is listed open on vernickphilly.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Vernick Food & Drink located?

2031 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Vernick Food & Drink?

Season 14, Episode 13 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Date Night”.

Is Vernick Food & Drink still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

"Date Night" (S14E13) spotlighted Vernick Food & Drink, chef Greg Vernick's flagship restaurant at 2031 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, near Rittenhouse Square, where the menu blends modern American cooking with global flavors. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
2031 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
vernickphilly.com

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