Emmett in Philly – Hidden Gem Levantine Cuisine at Its Best 🌿

Tucked away on Girard Avenue, this fusion spot is led by Michelin-starred chef Evan Snyder and focuses on Levantine cuisine—a vibrant blend from the Mediterranean region of the Middle East and North Africa, with nuts playing a key role throughout the tasting menu. Here are the standout dishes that left a lasting impression: 🧁 Sesame Madeleine – served as a pre-meal treat with vadouvan butter (a French curry spice blend) and strawberry jam. Rich, buttery, and aromatic. 🥧 Rye Tartlet with Wagyu – among other creative bites like blue crab falafel and lamb tartare, this beef tartlet with wasabi mayo truly stood out. 🦆 Aged Roasted Duck Breast – paired with wild cherry sauce, pickled cherries, smoked artichoke, and seasonal yellow peaches. The aging process was handled beautifully—no gaminess, just balanced richness with bright, tangy fruit notes. 🍰 Date Cake Soaked in Turkish Coffee Caramel Sauce – a sweet, spiced finale that felt like a delicious journey through the Levant, right on Girard Ave. 📍 161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122 #PhillyFood #LevantineCuisine #EmmettPhilly #MichelinChef #MiddleEasternFood