Kiddo
Day 2: 5-Course Modern Locavore Tasting Series
Opened just this past October, this compelling, vegetarian-forward eatery in Washington Square West has already made a big splash, landing on USA Today’s 2024 List of “Best New Restaurants in the US” Kiddo is the brainchild of Chef Wyatt Piazza, who grew up in an Italian family that loved good food and who got his first kitchen job when he was fifteen. He attended Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and completed a joint-degree program with the Culinary Institute of America. At Kiddo, he blends his CIA training in French cuisine, his traditional Italian-American upbringing, and his time spent as a sous chef in the Sonoma Valley to create memorable dishes like mushroom fondue with poached egg and sourdough croutons, basil ravioli with smoked peach gastrique, brown butter, and popcorn dust, and pepper-crusted duck breast with cherries, walnuts, and cherry reduction. “Charming,” writes Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig LaBan. “Well-executed food that is interesting without being overly precious.” We are really looking forward to our visit here and to the opportunity to chat with Chef Piazza and hear about his very distinctive food ideas!
About the Host:
Wyatt Piazza
Chef/Owner
Chef Wyatt Piazza is a restaurateur and the founder of Kiddo. Blending his training in French cuisine at the Culinary Institute of America with his experience working in Sonoma Valley (as well as his traditional Italian-American upbringing), he brings a vegetable-forward approach to the kitchen that has won Kiddo accolades both nationally and locally. His previous credits include the likes of a mano and Parc.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Summer Melon Salad
cucumber, pickled onion, anise hyssop
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Tomato Crespelle
smoked ricotta, basil oil, breadcrumbs
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Cavatappi
corn fondue, pickled cherry tomato, shishito, smoked mushroom, sunflower seeds
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Pepper Crusted Duck
hazelnut, pickled blueberries, farro, pickled shallot, cherry & peach gastrique
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Peaches & Cream
vanilla crémeux, oat streusel
Kiddo
1138 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
