Village Whiskey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Restaurant Details

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Jose Garces' "exclusively tiny" speakeasy-style bar in Center City takes burgers to a "new level of awesome", topping "fresh and flavorful" patties with "creative" toppings like foie gras and serving them up with a side of "to-die-for" "duck-fat fries" and "'20s"-style cocktails (the other "imaginative" pub-grub options "ain't too shabby either"); "nothing here is really cheap" considering the genre, and "you will wait to get a seat" "crammed" next to a neighbor, but it's "totally worth it on all counts."

Food:

A little expensive but definitely worth it for the food, drinks, and atmosphere. The burger is probably my favorite in the city and the room is great. The place is small and they don't take reservations so be prepared to wait during peak times. Best bet is to try for a late lunch.

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Great fries, average overpriced burgers, slow but polite service. Outdoor seating. Average to small beer menu. Weak drinks.

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Update -- Sadly I will not be returning to Village Whiskey. From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
"[Jose Garces' Village Whiskey] had more risk factors for foodborne illness than 99 percent of establishments inspected in 2014. [...] Seven inspections in a row at [Village Whiskey] found multiple serious violations, such as a food-prep employee's working with a cut finger, raw meat stored over produce, and egg salad held at temperatures hospitable to microbes."

Food:

Amazing food!! Burgers, duck fat fries with cheese, pickled beets, clam bake are some of our favorites. Small with tight seating but really cool atmosphere. Great whiskey selection.

Bloody Mary was disappointing. Expensive and small. Should have tried a whiskey drink instead.

Food:

One of the best burgers I have ever had. Simple but very tasty. Duck fat fries are a must! Slightly more expensive than I thought it would be not didn't break the bank.