
Vedge
Overview
Opened in 2011 by husband-and-wife chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, Vedge revolutionized plant-based dining in Philadelphia and beyond. Set in a historic 19th-century building, this upscale vegan restaurant focuses on seasonal vegetables prepared with innovative techniques that appeal to diners of all dietary preferences. The chefs' approach to vegetable cookery has earned them multiple James Beard Award nominations and national acclaim. Vedge consistently ranks among the best restaurants in Philadelphia and is credited with elevating vegan cuisine to fine dining status, proving that plant-based food can be sophisticated, complex, and deeply satisfying.