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Fork

Item: Fork
Author: Sharon Rigney

Cuisine: American, New American

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Fork is an Old City gem that is cozy, modern and contemporary. Here, they serve up seasonal fine dining, including a $78 four-course pre-fixe menu where guests can select from a choice of starter, pasta, entree and dessert. The restaurant attracts a crowd looking for delicious yet edgy ingredient combinations. They proudly source many ingredients from local farmers in the surrounding area, and serve up dinner seven nights a week along with a delicious Sunday brunch you won't want to miss. Chef Eli Kulp's staff continues to churn out creative, handmade dishes that combine unexpected flavors and ingredients. Many times the evening's entire menu will center around a specific ingredient or item and move creatively from there. Stop in to see how this sleek eatery satisfies the palate in an interesting and creative way.

Address:

306 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2704
215-625-9425

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 11:30am-10:30pm
Fri-Sat: 11:30am-11:30pm
Sun: 11am-10:30pm

Website:

forkrestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert

Romantic Dining, Best Restaurants: "Try something new when you go here, as they pride themselves in continually refining their menu."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: The soft colors, twinkling lights and attractive plant decor all come together to make this a lovely and delicious setting.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: A delicious New American eatery in Old City where dinner is more than just the same old flavor combinations and the service is impeccable.

Sunday Brunch
- Brunch
  
  Featured Pastry
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Spiced Parsnip Soup
  
  apples, celery, brussels sprouts ($14.00)
  
  Spring Greens
  
  duck confit, poached egg, candied pine nuts, buttermilk ranch ($16.00)
  
  Omelettes
  
  with sharp cheddar cheese, choice of: spinach, mushrooms or lardons ($16.00)
  
  Maple French Toast
  
  pears, cinnamon ($14.00)
  
  Grilled Provolone Sausage
  
  spring onion, basque, crispy potatoes, egg ($16.00)
  
  Primal Supply Burger
  
  birchrun hills farm cheese, tomato, potato roll, potato wedges ($18.00)
  
  Poached Egg & Polenta
  
  delicata squash & roasted mushrooms ($14.00)
  
  Steak & Eggs
  
  strip steak, sunny side egg, charred onion, salsa verde ($21.00)
- Sides
  
  Crispy Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Bacon
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Polenta
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Yogurt Parfait
  
  pumpkin seed granola ($6.00)
Dinner
- House Menu
  
  Our House Menu
  
  Choice of starter, pasta, entree, and dessert. We kindly request the full table participate ($78.00)
- To Start
  
  Raw Albacore Tuna
  
  almond, fennel ($18.00)
  
  Chicories Salad
  
  bitter greens, blue cheese, dates, sesame crisps ($14.00)
  
  Spiced Parsnip Soup
  
  apples, celery, brussels sprouts, smoked cobia ($14.00)
  
  Lamb Tartare
  
  fermented pepper, kohlrabi, almond dukkah ($17.00)
  
  Sweetbreads & Sepia
  
  grapefruit, turnips ($18.00)
  
  Smoked Shrimp Carpaccio
  
  radish, black olive, kumquat ($18.00)
- Hand-Made Pastas
  Stinging Nettle Rigatoni
  '17 summer beans, soffrito, pecorino
  
  $17.00
  
  $27.00
  Bucatini
  mussels, andouille sausage, parsley
  
  $18.00
  
  $28.00
  Potato Gnocchi
  lamb ragu, fermented sunchokes
  
  $18.00
  
  $28.00
  Lemon Pepper Fettuccine
  crab, scallions
  
  $18.00
  
  $28.00
- Mains
  
  Atlantic Cod
  
  smoked spinach, potatoes, thyme ($34.00)
  
  Sicilian Cauliflower Steak
  
  marcona almonds, currants, lemon ($28.00)
  
  Green Circle Chicken
  
  green chorizo, spring onion, baby carrots ($32.00)
  
  Coulotte Steak
  
  sunchokes, gem lettuce, charred scallion ranch ($34.00)
  
  Bouillabaisse
  
  market fish, saffron broth ($36.00)
  
  Duroc Pork
  
  spaetzle, cabbage, black trumpet mushrooms ($36.00)
- Dessert
  Cheesecake Panna Cotta
  
  fresh blood orange, lemon ice cream, ginger granola ($10.00)
  
  Earl Grey Posset
  
  blackberry basil sorbet, puff pastry ($10.00)
  
  Pain Perdu
  
  bette davis eyes blue, hickory nuts, bourbon butterscotch ($10.00)
  
  Chocolate Semifreddo
  
  devil's food, chocolate beet ganache, candied hazelnuts ($10.00)
  
  Daily Scoop
  carrot ginger sorbet, chocolate honey sesame ice cream, rootbeer float ice cream
  
  $3.00
  
  $6.00
  
  $8.00
Dessert Menu
- Sparkling Dessert Wine
  Ceretto, Moscato D'asti, Piedmont, NV, Italy (750ml)
  $14.00
  
  $56.00
  Sulin, Casorzo Di Malvasia, Piedmont, 2014, Italy (750ml)
  $10.00
  
  $40.00
- Sweet Wine
  Windisch, Beerenauslese, Rhienhessen, Huxelrebe, 2003, Germany (500ml)
  $12.00
  
  $60.00
  Eoss, Nectar, Samos, Muscat, 2010, Greece (375ml)
  $15.00
  
  $65.00
  Grand Nicolet, Ambre, Rasteau, Grenache NV, France (750ml)
  $12.00
  
  $78.00
- Ice Wine
  Eve's Cidery, Essence Ice Cider, Finger Lakes, NV, New York (375ml)
  
  ($95.00)
  
  Wagner Vineyards, Finger Lakes, Riesling, 2013, New York (375ml)
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Kiona Vineyards, Chenin Blanc, 2014, Washington (375ml)
  $17.00
  
  $85.00
- Port, Sherry, Madiera, Etc
  Taylor Fladgate 10yr Tawny, Portugal
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Dandelion, Xxxo, Pedro Ximenez, NV, Australia (375ml)
  $14.00
  
  $62.00
  Barbieto, Baltimore Rainwater
  
  ($20.00)
- Grappa & Brandy
  
  Poli Traminer, Grappa
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Nardini Mandorla Almond Acquavite
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Nardini Tagliatella Cherry-Citrus Cordial
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Comandon Vsop
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Pierre Ferrand 1er Cru De Cognac, Grande Champagne
  
  ($18.00)
- Calvados & Apple Brandy
  
  Clear Creek Eau De Vie De Pomme, Oregon
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Roger Groult Calvados, Pays D'auge, 3 Year Reserve, France
  
  ($13.00)
- Scotch Whisky
  
  Monkey Shoulder
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Dalwhinnie, Distillers Edition
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Aberlour 12yr
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Chieftain's Isle of Jura 15yr
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Talisker 10yr
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Lagavulin 16yr
  
  ($22.00)
- Fernets
  
  Branca
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Vallet
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Salmiakki Dala
  
  ($16.00)
- Rival Bros
  
  Single Origin Colombia, San Pascual
  
  brown sugar, raspberry, tawny port, citrus hops ($8.50)
  
  Single Origin Tanzania
  
  buttery, almond, grapefruit, plum, orange zest ($8.50)
  
  Revolver Blend
  
  rich, balanced, spicy, smooth ($7.00)
Wines By The Glass
- Sparkling
  
  Castellroig, Cava Rosat, Penedés, Trepat, N. V. , Spain
  
  ($15.00)
  
  La Colline, Lunaris, Malvasia Dell' Emilia, Nv , Italy
  
  ($18.00)
- White
  
  Librandi, Cirò Bianco, Grecco, 2014, Italy
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Los Navales, Rueda, Verdejo, 2014, Spain
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Mercouri, Foloi, Peloponnese, Roditis, 2014, Greece
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Kosovec, Moslavina, Krlet, 2012, Croatia
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Brea Winery, Santa Barbara County, Chardonnay, 2014, Ca
  
  ($16.00)
- Rosé
  
  Di Giovanna, Gerbino, Terre Siciliane, Nerello Mascalese, 2014, Italy
  
  ($13.00)
- Red
  
  Fontenille, Cotes Du Luberon, Grenache Blend, 2012, France
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Charles Gonnet, Savoie, Mondeuse, 2013, France
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Thymiopoulos, Young Vines, Naoussa, Xinomavro, 2012, Greece
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Eos Estate, Paso Robles, Zinfandel, 2013, Ca
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Bisceglia, Terra Di Vulcano, Aglianico Del Vulture, 2011, Italy
  
  ($14.00)
- Special Selections
  
  Ravines, Finger Lakes, Riesling, 2013, Ny
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Kabaj, Rebula, Gorika Brda, Ribolla, 2011, Slovenia
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Ravines, Finger Lakes, Pinot Noir, 2012, New York
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Ceretto, Asij, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, 2008, Italy
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Raymond Usseglio, Cuvée Girard, Châteauneuf Du Pape, Rhone Blend, 2010, France
  
  ($35.00)
Wines By The Bottle
- Sparkling
  La Collina, Lunaris, Malvasia dell' Emilia, NV, Italy
  $18.00
  
  $72.00
  German Gilabert, Rosat Brut Nature, Cava, Trepat & Garnacha, NV, Spain
  $15.00
  
  $60.00
  Ca' del Bosco, Cuvée Prestige, Franciacorta, Chardonnay & Pinot Nero, NV, Italy
  $25.00
  
  $100.00
- White
  
  Librandi, Cirò, Greco Bianco, 2014, Italy
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Los Navales, Rueda, Verdejo, 2014, Spain
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Deux Puits, Côtes Catalanes, Muscat Sec, 2014, France
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Mercouri, Foloi, Peloponnese, Roditis Blend, 2014, Greece
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Chateau de la Greffiere, Macon-La Roche-Vineuse, Chardonnay, 2014, France
  
  ($16.00)
- Pink
  
  Marramiero, Cerasuolo d' Abruzzo, Montepulciano, 2014, Italy
  
  ($14.00)
- Red
  
  Colterenzio, Alto Adige, Pinot Nero, 2014, Italy
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Strehn, Burgenland, Zweigelt, 2014, Austria
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Coquelicot, Lilas, Bergerac, Merlot, 2011, France
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Thymiopoulos, Young Vines, Naoussa, Xinomavro, 2013, Greece
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Valderiz, Valdehermoso, Ribera del Duero, Tinto Fino, 2014, Spain
  
  ($15.00)
- Special Selections
  
  Yann Chave, Crozes Hermitage, Marsanne & Roussanne, 2014, France
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Kabaj, Rebula, Goriška Brda, Ribolla, 2011, Slovenia
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Ravines, Finger Lakes, Pinot Noir, 2012, NY
  
  ($22.00)
- Half Bottles
  
  Vergnon, Grand Cru Conversation, Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne, Chardonnay, NV, France
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Girard, La Garenne, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, France
  
  ($45.00)
  
  Servin, Les Pargues, Chablis, Chardonnay, 2014, France
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Olga Raffault, Les Picasses, Chinon, Cabernet Franc, 2010, France
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Isole e Olena, Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, 2013, Italy
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Clos La Coutale, Cahors, Malbec Blend, 2013, France
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Honig, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, CA
  
  ($50.00)
- Sparkling Wine
  
  Gruet, Brut, Albuquerque, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, NV, New Mexico
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Paltrinieri, Radice, Lambrusco di Modena, NV, Italy
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Leitz, Dragon Stone, Rheingau, Riesling Sekt, 2014, Germany
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Colin, Cuvée Alliance, Champagne, Chardonnay Blend, NV, France
  
  ($150.00)
- Crisp Whites
  
  Librandi, Cirò, Greco Bianco, 2014, Italy
  
  ($48.00)
  
  Tinhof, Burgenland, Neuburger, 2013, Austria
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Di Giovanna, Terre Siciliane, Grillo, 2014, Italy
  
  ($45.00)
  
  Partida Creus, Vinel-lo, Catalunya, White Field Blend, 2014, Spain
  
  ($77.00)
  
  Mengoba, Brezo, Bierzo, Godello & Doña Blanca, 2013, Spain
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Eidosela, Néboa, Albariño, 2014, Spain
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Soellner, Wogenrain, Gruner Veltliner, 2014, Austria
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Girard, La Garenne, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, France
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Clos de Tue-Boeuf, Frileuse, Cheverny, Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blend, 2013, France
  
  ($85.00)
- Aromatic Whites
  
  Los Navales, Rueda, Verdejo, 2014, Spain
  
  ($48.00)
  
  Bonnet-Huteau, Sevre et Maine, Muscadet, 2014, France
  
  ($65.00)
  
  La Cappuccina, Soave Classico, Garganega, 2013, Italy
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Deux Puits, Côtes Catalanes, Muscat Sec, 2014, France
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Ovum 'Memorista', Eola-Amity Hills, Reisling, 2013, OR
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Bow & Arrow, Melon, Willamette Valley, 2014, OR
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Marc Tempé, Zellenberg, Alsace, Pinot Gris, 2011, France
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Ravines, Finger Lakes, Dry Riesling, 2014, NY
  
  ($70.00)
  
  Ettore Germano, Langhe, Riesling, 2013, Italy
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Albert Mann, Cuvée Albert, Vin d'Alsace, Riesling, 2014, France
  
  ($85.00)
- Full & Rich Whites
  
  Tasca d'Almerita, Leone, Terre Siciliano, Catarratto Blend, 2013, Italy
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Mercouri, Foloi, Peloponnese, Roditis Blend, 2014, Greece
  
  ($56.00)
  
  Yann Chave, Crozes Hermitage, Marsanne & Roussanne, 2014, France
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Les Grands Bois, Côtes du Rhône, Viognier, 2015, France
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Chateau de la Greffiere, Macon-La Roche-Vineuse, Chardonnay, 2014, France
  
  ($64.00)
  
  Louis Jadot, 'Clos de Malte', Santenay, Chardonnay, 2012, France
  
  ($82.00)
  
  Ojai Vineyard, Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley, Chardonnay, 2013, CA
  
  ($105.00)
  
  Vie di Romans, Dessimis, Friuli Isonzo, Pinot Grigio, 2013, Italy
  
  ($125.00)
- Pink & Orange
  
  Marramiero, Cerasuolo d' Abruzzo, Montepulciano, 2014, Italy
  
  ($56.00)
  
  Le Ragnaie, Toscana Rosato, Sangiovese, 2014, Italy
  
  ($62.00)
  
  Kabaj, Rebula, Goriška Brda, Ribolla, 2011, Slovenia
  
  ($75.00)
- Fruit Forward Reds
  
  Tenuta Olim Bauda, Isolavilla, Grignolino d'Asti, 2014, Italy
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Amplify, Camp 4, Santa Ynez Valley, Carignane, 2014, CA
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Albert Bichot, Savigny-Les-Beaune, Pinot Noir, 2013, France
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Ravines, Finger Lakes, Pinot Noir, 2012, NY
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Colterenzio, Alto Adige, Pinot Nero, 2014, Italy
  
  ($64.00)
  
  BK Wines, Skin & Bones, Adelaide Hills, Pinot Noir, 2013, Australia
  
  ($115.00)
  
  Ochota Barrels, Green Room, Mclaren Vale, Grenache / Syrah, NV, Australia
  
  ($109.00)
  
  Oddero, Barbera d' Alba, Barbera, 2012, Italy
  
  ($56.00)
  
  Parusso, Langhe, Nebbiolo, 2013, Italy
  
  ($66.00)
  
  Le Piane, Maggiorina, Nebbiolo Field Blend, 2014, Italy
  
  ($70.00)
  
  Reverdito, Castagni, Barolo, Nebbiolo, 2011, Italy
  
  ($120.00)
  
  Produttori del Barbaresco, Ovello Riserva, Nebbiolo, 2009, Italy
  
  ($170.00)
- Earthy Reds
  
  Strehn, Burgenland, Zweigelt, 2014, Austria
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Jean-Paul Thevenet, Morgon, Gamay Noir, 2013, France
  
  ($85.00)
  
  Foradori, Vignetti delle Dolomiti, Teroldego Rotaliano, 2012, Italy
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Coquelicot, Lilas, Bergerac, Merlot, 2011, France
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Corte Sant'Alda, 'Ca' Fiui', Valpolicella, Corvina Grossa, 2014, Italy
  
  ($62.00)
  
  Pallus, Messanges Rouge, Chinon, Cabernet Franc, 2014, France
  
  ($77.00)
  
  Luc Sebille, Les Debonnaires, Chinon, Cabernet Franc, 2012, France
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Thymiopoulos, Young Vines, Naoussa, Xinomavro, 2013, Greece
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Mas Martinet, Menut, Priorat, Garnatxa & Merlot, 2013, Spain
  
  ($64.00)
  
  R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Cubillo, Rioja Crianza, Tempranillo, 2006, Spain
  
  ($95.00)
- Bold & Spicy Reds
  
  Quinta do Crasto, Douro, Touriga Nacional Blend, 2013, Portugal
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Leriche, Gryphe des Accoles, Ardèche, Carignan, 2012, France
  
  ($68.00)
  
  Nicolas Gonin, Isère – Balmes Dauphinoises, Persan, 2012, France
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Ronchi di Cialla, Friuli Colli Orientali, Schioppettino, 2010, Italy
  
  ($110.00)
  
  Bisceglia, Terra di Vulcano, Aglianico del Vulture, 2013, Italy
  
  ($48.00)
  
  Valderiz, Valdehermoso, Ribera del Duero, Tinto Fino, 2014, Spain
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Le Macchiole, Bolgheri, Merlot, Cabernet & Syrah, 2012, Italy
  
  ($105.00)
  
  Hobo, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel, 2013, CA
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Michel-Schlumberger, Dry Creek Valley, Cabernet Blend, 2013, CA
  
  ($77.00)
  
  Elizabeth Spencer, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, CA
  
  ($105.00)
Drinks
- Beer
  
  Yards Pale Ale 4.6% Philadelphia, PA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Victory Helles Lager 4.8% Downingtown, PA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Lancaster Milk Stout 5.3% Lancaster, PA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Evolution Lot 3 IPA 6.8% Salisbury, MD
  
  ($8.00)

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