A Sneak Peek of The Avery: The New Upscale Restaurant Coming to Old City | Eater Philly
"I'm intrigued by the transformation of the Old City location into The Avery: Montana Houston, 28, will be executive chef and Ja’mir Wimberly-Cole, 24, will be chef de cuisine after a total rebrand of the now-defunct Eleven Social following co-owner Jimmy Rollins's withdrawal, though other backers stayed committed. The team says the restaurant will focus on seasonal American cuisine made with the finest ingredients and expert techniques, offering both à la carte options and a hyper-seasonal tasting menu served with genuine, warm hospitality and a commitment to outstanding service and culinary excellence; Wimberly-Cole cites late James Kent’s Crown Shy in NYC as inspiration for bringing that level of excellence to Philadelphia. Bar manager AnnaLisa McDonald emphasizes a collective of young professionals aiming to merge bold, innovative gastronomic and craft cocktail creations with the elegance of traditional fine dining. The Avery is slated to open late September/early October at 117 Chestnut Street in Old City." - Ernest Owens
