A Peek at Vedge Restaurant.

onthevedge · **Joined:** Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:26 pm **Posts:** 44

Vedge is getting closer, hoping to open end of September. They're dealing with the Historical Society as it is an older space, so that is why they are working with a lot of the original interior. There will be elevator access in the back (this was brought up in the earlier post).

It feels so spacious inside. There is a separate bar with hi-top tables, 3 dining room areas, a main room with a vegetable bar that has walk-in tables (no reservations needed for those) and a separate room for cocktails and small bites.

Photos:

http://www.livingonthevedge.net/2011/08 ... urant.html

_diana · **Joined:** Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:59 am **Posts:** 281

So excited for this to open

Dynahmite · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:19 pm

Thanks for the update. That's great to hear about the access! I'm wondering what "elevator in the back" will actually be like...and I really hope they put a sign out front explaining how to get to the accessible entrance (this is pretty key if a business doesn't look accessible, but has a hidden accessible entrance).

philadelphegan · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:32 pm

Nice. Looking forward to studying in the liquid study!

onthevedge · **Joined:** Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:26 pm **Posts:** 44

Dynahmite wrote:

Thanks for the update. That's great to hear about the access! I'm wondering what "elevator in the back" will actually be like...and I really hope they put a sign out front explaining how to get to the accessible entrance (this is pretty key if a business doesn't look accessible, but has a hidden accessible entrance).

The elevator looks pretty big, Rich said it leads to either the back or the side of the building (Camac or St. James St?), it's right off of the kitchen and just a few steps from the main dining room with the vegetable bar. There aren't any crazy stairs inside, which is one thing that I won't miss!

I'll have updated pics in a few weeks.

RandiJM · **Posted:** Sun Sep 04, 2011 8:45 pm

So excited! This month!

akasha · **Joined:** Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:54 pm **Posts:** 238

Really? Have they announced an opening day?

buttercup · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:02 pm

I have a friend who is supposed to be working for Vedge and they claim to have absolutely no clue when opening day will be. I hope it is sooner than later!

RandiJM · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:09 pm

I was just remembering how they were saying 'end of September.' guess that is wishful thinking at this point

doubleplusungood · **Joined:** Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:46 am **Posts:** 6

RandiJM wrote:

I was just remembering how they were saying 'end of September.' guess that is wishful thinking at this point

This was recently posted on http://twitter.com/#!/@vedgerestaurant:

Vedge Restaurant wrote:

Farewell September. My contractors would like to thank you for being a relaxing, enjoyable and stress free month for them.

RandiJM · **Posted:** Sat Oct 01, 2011 8:16 pm

Ughh that's crazy! I want to kick their contractors in the arses for them.

pixel · **Posted:** Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:10 pm

I heard a short interview on NPR with Rich Landau in which they were asking him what to do with okra. They said he was from Vedge restaurant and I was excited for a minute because I thought it meant they were open. Alas...

choirqueer · **Posted:** Mon Oct 03, 2011 2:14 am

their Twitter says: "we can always do raw - just give us a call ( hey that rhymes - must put that on the business cards )"

RAW DOES NOT RHYME WITH CALL.

ScooterDiva · **Joined:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:46 pm **Posts:** 2020

choirqueer wrote:

their Twitter says: "we can always do raw - just give us a call ( hey that rhymes - must put that on the business cards )"

RAW DOES NOT RHYME WITH CALL.

It does if you say it in a New Yawk accent ;D

onthevedge · **Joined:** Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:26 pm **Posts:** 44

Vedge menus!

Lots of the older dishes in small plate form and the dessert menu looks like a fun time.

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/the- ... Vedge.html

RandiJM · **Posted:** Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:25 pm

Yay something!

Hahah cracking up at "little leaves", "funky tofu stew" (appetizing!). Yay beignets! But I don't see the famous seitan?

luftpost · **Posted:** Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:01 am

I am a little disappointed in the menu, but oh well. Alteast they are keeping the beignets!

buttercup · **Posted:** Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:56 pm

well. i am very excited about the menu style. but, i yawn at the actual small plates. so much of the same stuff. at this point, my dream meal there is the gold beets and some sort of cocktail. i really thought i'd want to try a bunch of things and have to go back every week with a friend or okcupid weirdo until i tried all of the amazingness. maybe the menu is just a start or rough draft? maybe i'll just be richer than i thought i'd be this winter?

RandiJM · **Posted:** Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:52 pm

Vedgeeee come to me already.

luftpost · **Posted:** Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:02 pm

I like how homely the interior looks! The fireplaces are nice.
http://www.philly.com/philly/gallery/132211388.html

suburbanbeat · **Joined:** Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:41 pm **Posts:** 7

I'll admit that I was a little wary of the change in menu after the closing of Horizons, but the recipes and pictures do a lot to reassure me that this will still be pretty hearty stuff. Can't wait.

RandiJM · **Posted:** Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:48 pm

luftpost wrote:

I like how homely the interior looks! The fireplaces are nice.
http://www.philly.com/philly/gallery/132211388.html

I love the before-and-after shots!!

pixel · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:16 pm

It looks fantastic! The menu looks interesting too.

RandiJM · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:37 pm

The article I posted in the fast foodery thread says Vedge is opening this week! True?

onthevedge · **Joined:** Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:26 pm **Posts:** 44

True! The preview party was last night, so they should open this week (only thing holding them up was the liquor license but they passed the inspection, so I think they are just waiting for the license to get there). Had a full meal there on Saturday for Friends & Family Night, was really impressive, we ordered like 7 or 8 dishes and then 2 desserts, and everything was similar yet elevated. It was like all of the older dishes got a 2011 update. Smaller plates, yes, but then you end up trying more things. Looking forward to the next meal!

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