With chef Gregory Vernick in the kitchen so deftly delivering the edible end of Vernick's "Food & Drink" moniker, general manager Ryan Mulholland and beverage manager Vincent Stipo are tasked with making sure the libations aren't afterthoughts.
The mid-sized but smart wine list is worthy enough. But I have a feeling that Stipo's work at the cozy, inviting ground-floor bar, just a few feet from the cafe windows open onto Walnut Street, will soon become a draw on its own. He's got an elegant touch with classics, from the minty Pimm's Cup and bracingly anise Sazerac to a heady vintage Martinez.
