Elwood
Pennsylvania Dutch restaurant · Northern Liberties
1007 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Highlights
Elevated PA Dutch classics made with local ingredients
Elevated PA Dutch classics made with local ingredients
"Elwood represents chef Adam Diltz’s argument that Philly is so much more than cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. He sources everything locally to support regional farmers and purveyors at the Fishtown restaurant, which specializes in Pennsylvania Dutch country cuisine and serves family-style entrees for sharing. Try the rabbit or the striped bass, ideally paired with bottles from Pennsylvania’s close-to-home wineries, or come for weekend tea service, which includes a signature venison scrapple." - Annemarie Dooling
"A BYOB communal dinner-party concept that offers a single seating per night with a set menu designed for efficiency, this pop-up operates out of an undisclosed spot in Fishtown and prioritizes conversation as part of the experience. The chef hosts and talks through dish inspiration, ingredients and farms, which helps relax guests and sparks discussion among strangers—though the operator notes it’s a format tailored to pop-up life rather than his ideal brick-and-mortar." - Jaya Saxena
"Chef Adam Diltz’s Fishtown restaurant Elwood specializes in locally sourced wild game and native ingredients to Pennsylvania. Diltz highlights the story of historic Pennsylvania and Philadelphia through his menu. His bestselling potato pierogi are always on the menu and change seasonally. Served over braised venison or bison ragu, it’s a nod to the Port Richmond neighborhood and an homage to his upbringing in northeastern Pennsylvania, where pierogi is part of the culture." - Natalie Jesionka
"At Elwood, Chef Adam Dilitz pays homage to the state’s culinary heritage, serving up modern twists on nostalgic Pennsylvania Dutch fare with dishes such as pierogies, beef tri-tip, and Globbers Ridge Farm rabbit. The cozy BYOB is a charming spot to catch up with friends in an intimate setting, and can accommodate parties of up to 10 people. Visit its website to make a reservation." - Ernest Owens, George Banks-Weston
"Elwood is a meat-heavy, Pennsylvania-Dutch-inspired BYOB in Fishtown. Eating there kind of feels like being on a second-grade field trip to the Constitution Center or Liberty Bell, as everything on the menu, from the pierogies packed with white wine braised onions to the cheesecake tart for dessert, has a history lesson attached. Even the space itself, which has original paintings from the 1800s and antique silverware collected by the chef, makes you feel like you’re in a museum. The whole experience can feel a bit strange at first, but the food is so good that you’ll be happy you took a field trip out here." - candis mclean
