village whiskey

a very expensive lunch well worth it. although minature, the cocktails are delicious. burgers and duck fat fries are absolutely delicious. the giant chocolate chip cookie and ice cream was really lovely too. our server liam was really sweet & friendly. ourfooddid take quite a while but was well worth the wait.

amada, distrito, rosa blanca, bar volver, buena onda, the blue anchor, phs pop up garden, jg domestic, tinto, and village whiskey. born in chicago to ecuadorian parents, iron chef jose garces is a major part of philadelphia cuisine. he owns seven restaurants in philadelphia including tinto, chifa, amada, jg domestic, garces trading company, distrito, and of course, village whiskey. the gf and i have been to the last five of the list - each with its own distinct flavors.village whiskey is an american-style tavern that offers greatfoodwithout any pretense and offers over six dozen of its namesake libations including double-barrel bourbons, 21-year rye, and a 25-year single malt. they offer whiskey flights as well. but as usual - the gf and i were here to partake in some of thefood...

born in chicago to ecuadorian parents, iron chef jose garces is a major part of philadelphia cuisine. he owns seven restaurants in philadelphia including tinto, chifa, amada, jg domestic, garces trading company, distrito, and of course, village whiskey. the gf and i have been to the last five of the list - each with its own distinct flavors.village whiskey is an american-style tavern that offers greatfoodwithout any pretense and offers over six dozen of its namesake libations including double-barrel bourbons, 21-year rye, and a 25-year single malt. they offer whiskey flights as well. but as usual - the gf and i were here to partake in some of thefood...

village burger ($11), jasper hill cheddar ($3.50)
8 oz. burger, sesame roll, tomato, boston bibb lettuce, house-made thousand island

i went with the village burger - cooked to a perfect medium, with jasper hill cheddar. the aged cheddar imparted a sweet caramel and nutty flavor to the burger, though there wasn't enough of it to leave a lasting impression. the half pound patty of beef was perfectly seasoned and melded together nicely with the house-made thousand island dressing. the buttered sesame roll held the entire burger together nicely.

if you're interested in indulging even further? try the whiskey king - it comes maple bourbon glazed cipollini onions, blue cheese, applewood bacon, and wait for it ... foie gras! pure decadence and perhaps over the top - but something i can see myself trying in the future. fyi though - you're talking about a $26 price tag.

chicken sandwich ($10)
long hots peppers, mushrooms, sharp provolone

the gf's chicken sandwich was perfectly juicy and well seasoned. the provolone added the necessary sharp notes to awaken what can easily be a simple dish. the mushrooms imparted an earthiness to the dish which was contrasted nicely with the long hots peppers. this sandwich came with huge potato crisps which were light and airy.

short rib & cheddar fries ($12)

but the real reason we were here (or at least i was)? the duck fat french fries with cheddar sauce and short ribs. this came served in a cast-iron skillet and was purely decadent. the duck fat added extra richness to the fries, which were thick-cut. while they weren't as crisp as i had wanted them to be,  the cheese sauce drenched the fries nicely and with the added element of rich short ribs - this is a must-have dish.

overall - if you want a taste of an iron chef - check out village whiskey. their cocktails are great and their whiskey is aplenty. and of course, thefoodis great for a reasonable price. located in rittenhouse square - iron chef jose garces' tavern is a great destination for a working lunch or a lazy afternoon. and they recently opened up a new outpost at the revel casino in atlantic city - i think it's safe to say that greatfoodhas reached the jersey shore as well.

goodfoodbut tight seating. the burgers were juicy, the fries were delicious and service very friendly (they brought our friend ketchup for his expensive fries, no snootiness here) but i don't recommend this place for groups larger than four. we had two little tables pushed together and had a great time but larger groups really should look elsewhere. for a date night couple, the seats are close so you may not get the privacy you desire.

vastly overrated! didn't hate it but didn't really like it either.foodwas very bland and had no seasoning. we shared the fries with cheddar sauce, village burger, lobster mac & cheese, and tater tots all of which were much less tasty than the better versions i've made @ home. vanilla shake was just weird having been really thick but not cold. it's pretty creepy when you start to think of how they might have done that. well, overall pretty disappointing, but we didn't have to wait for a table, so it's ok. i can safely say that i feel no need to come back, and perhaps i'll contemplate changing my career from md to iron chef!

the service was great especially at the bar. thefoodespecially the house specialty burger was great. one of best in the east. they do a great job with the whole menu

tourist take... the style was great and the place was clean. thefoodand staff were great. i especially liked the presentation of thefoodin creative dishes. the prices were on the higher end but worth the visit.

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another garces gem. i have been to village whiskey twice now over the past 2 months and the only reason i haven't been there more often is because i've been a sorry excuse for a real diner. whether you are going to get a few drinks before a show at helium comedy or going to get a burger and a few cape may salts, village whiskey is quickly becoming a tough place to find a seat.

forget the fact that it's size rivals that of the first class area of a boeing 737, it's well worth rubbing elbows with complete strangers to grab a bite here. i can see exactly where garces was coming from; a prohibition-style "hole in the wall" place with outrageously goodfoodand complex and sometimes scary drinks. it's almost a bit intimidating to someone who is not either a) an alcoholic or b) a world-class scotch connoisseur but the staff is cool enough to walk you through different drinks and help you make the best selection from the wall of scotches, whiskeys and bourbons.

thefoodis some of the best i've had in the city, and i'm no bobby flay but for a great burger that starts at 9 bucks, you can't beat it. besides the burgers, everyone is talking about the amazing fries as well, but don't forget about the oysters and some of popcorn shrimp either.

it's small, loud and a few too many drinks can put a dent in your wallet and probably in your car if you attempt to drive home, but it's exactly the kind of place you'll probably know the names of the bartenders and come back time and time again.

wow!!. great burger!! the jars are great also the duck fat fries needed a dash more salt, but service andfoodwas great!

welcome back to another installment of boozings, where we try all of philly’s top 15 drinks! next up we go to village whiskey. while jose garces is a celebrity chef, this place is definitely a place for the alcohol to shine. while i hear thefoodis also

if you live in philly and enjoyfoodyou by now are well aware of jose garces . we have been to distrito , tinto and amada so when we heard about village whiskey we were anxious to try. we went on a saturday during prime hours and were able to get a table