Vedge

 

If you’ve always had a rocky relationship with Brussels sprouts, know that chef Rich Landau’s elegant preparation of everything from rutabaga to beets is leagues away from what Grandma set on the table. Order dishes such as Hawaiian hearts of palm with lemon grass corn puree or saffron cauliflower soup with fennel pollen and green olive persillade. Make a reservation; this place gets packed.
Vedge, 1221 Locust Street, Philadelphia (215-320-7500 or vedgerestaurant.com).