Tale of the Tape: The Corner

Raw’s Tony Rim and former Buddakan chef Scott Swiderski are behind the Corner, opening tonight at 13th and Drury in the former APO.

The Space

• The dark APO space has been lightened with the addition of ground floor windows and reclaimed wood tables and benches
• Open kitchen
• Kitchen bar
• Upstairs lounge and bar
• Second floor outdoor deck

The Food

• Chef Swiderski is being helped out in the kitchen by former Snackbar head-man John Taus
• Small menu of comfort food arranged by starters, salads, entrees and sides
• Highlights:
  • Masa Tots – Jalapenos, onions, chipotle clam dip
  • Classic Hamburger – Aged cheddar, pickles, fries
  • Crispy Fried Chicken – Cider brined, flash fried, Napa slaw
  • Grilled Truffle Cheese – Braised short rib and molten cheese
  • Seared Scallops – leek cofit, pickled shallots
• Desserts (JPG)

The Drink

• APO was known for its cocktails and the Corner is no slouch either.
• Modern Cocktails
  • Mother’s Little Helper – bourbon, maple, pumpkin, lemon, bitters
  • Devil in the White City – apple brandy, in-house grenadine, cream, egg white
  • Lady Belladonna – vanilla and cardamom infused vodka, cocchi, grapefruit, sparkling wine
• Classic Cocktails
  • Aviation
  • Sazerac
  • Hotel Nacional
  • Corpse Reviver #2
  • Tequila Old Fashioned
• Beer
  • Small list
  • Pacifico
  • Dale’s Pale Ale
  • Monk’s Cafe Flemish Sour Red Ale
  • Wittekerke Belgian Wheat
  • Boak’s Monster Mash Imperial Stout

The Corner
102 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA

Monday – Wednesday: 5-12  last call for food at 10
Thursday – Saturday: 5-2 last call for food at 11:30

More on The Corner

The Corner: in Pictures [Meal Ticket]
Take a Peek at the Corner: Opening Tonight [Grub Street]
Restaurant Notes: The Corner [The Insider]