Philadelphia, PA - Gene LeFevre of M Restaurant, Black Sheep and the Morris House Hotel, together with associates Alan Mandeloff and Philip Yampolsky, have joined up alongside Chef Rafael "Raff" Rodriguez (former chef at Noord and FARMiCiA) along with general manager Brian Rusk (from Jones and Con Murphy’s) to open up Sedition Bar & Restaurant (727 Walnut Street; 215-391-1100). Previously Six Feet Under, with an official grand opening on Tuesday, Oct 9th.
Sedition Bar & Restaurant CLOSED
Chef "Raff" Rodriguez designed a menu including New American offerings featuring an international flair, taken to another level! With plates such as Sriracha Hummus along with sesame and parmesan lavash, cumin, cilantro ($10).
- Philbano a "Philly's Cuban" smoked and braised Berkshire pork butt, aged provolone, housemade smoked peach bbq sauce, and pickled long hots on a parker house roll ($15).
- Gnocchi hand-rolled, broccoli, capers, alfredo sauce, shaved egg yolk, add house-made Canadian bacon $3 ($21).
- Chicken Cordon Bleu house ham and gruyere, charred purple cauliflower and broccoli, cheddar scallion mash, Mornay ($23).
- Flank Steak grilled, purple mashed potato, grilled asparagus, bacon chimichurri ($25).
"We came up with the name Sedition as a nod to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which took place just a few blocks from here," points out owner Gene LeFevre. "Sedition makes revolution edgy," he states jokingly.
The overall look and experience at Sedition is grotto-esque featuring exposed brick interior walls and industrial lighting fixtures. Comfy nooks help to create an intimate backdrop for lovers and a fantastic meeting room for small groups as well as after-work parties. The drink station has 12 seats and the dining room seats forty. You will also find two private nooks that will seat parties of up to 16 guests. A back drink station and eating area is perfect for private parties. For bookings call 215-391-1100 or check out their listing on OpenTable.
Sedition Bar & Restaurant
727 Walnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215-391-1100
