Tale of the Tape: Meritage Redone

Meritage reopens today at 5 after an intense 10-day overhaul that doubled the bar area and transformed the dining area.

Space

• New color scheme combining two yellows
  • Tuscan Sunrise
  • Tuscan Sunset
• Hardwood floors in dining room
• Butcher block tabletops
• Artwork features women, a tribute to the restaurants female owners and chef
• 50 seat dining room
• Bar area doubled by removing wine storage from bar

Food

• Items range from $2 to $21
• Anne Coll came on-board in July
  • Former Chef de Cuisine at Susanna Foo
• Menu split into 3 sections:
  • Snacks
  • Small Plates
  • Large Plates
• Highlights include:
  • Spiced wonton chips with a Chinese eggplant caviar
  • Tuna tartare with soy wasabi foam, organic Oh micro greens
  • Brined and roasted Giannone chicken with brussel sprouts, Chinese sausage hash, star anise sauce
• Full Menu

Drink

• Wine list, 50 under $50
• Summer Rosé selections include:
  • Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2006 Rhone Valley ($36)
  • Sauvion d’Anjou 2009 Loire Valley ($39)
• Reserve Selections still available

Meritage
500 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA
215-985-1922

Meritage reopens tonight: a look at the new interior and menu [Meal Ticket]