EatNic Urban Farmhouse & Eatery, an all-scratch kitchen serving new American fare, international classics and local family recipes, opened its doors on Saturday, November 26, in Paoli. Owned by John Scardapane, a 30-year restaurant veteran and the former chairman and CEO of Saladworks, the restaurant is taking over the spot of one of his former Saladworks locations. The concept is “farm-to-fork,” with an ever-changing menu of special dishes selected daily by the chefs. The team will source ingredients from local farmers and producers whenever available.
Tim Courtney, who most recently served as the executive chef at The Silverspoon in Wayne, will be the executive chef at EatNic. Courtney was raised in Chester County and educated at the Culinary Institute of America.
Joining Courtney in the kitchen is executive sous chef Seth Arnold, who has a culinary history in upscale gastropubs and local country club kitchens. Former stints include the Silverspoon, Whitford Country Club, Liberty Union, Two Stones Pub Kennett, Station Tap Room and most recently, Amani’s BYOB.
The opening dinner menu includes pizzas, soups and salads plus small plates like crispy calamari, grilled octopus and carrot hummus. Entrees include shrimp and grits, cauliflower and potato gnocchi and Arctic char.
The décor is a cross between shabby-chic and urban farmhouse-style with repurposed wood throughout the dining room, carefully restored furniture, vintage mirrors and a mixed style of art on the walls.
EatNic is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and is BYOB.
Find EatNic Urban Farmhouse & Eatery at 231 W. Lancaster Ave. in Paoli; phone: (484) 320-8155.
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