DaVinci & Yu
Day 1: 5-Course Italian Meets Pan-Asian Tasting Series
Opened just this past February on East Passyunk Avenue, this brilliant mash-up of Italian comfort and Asian innovation hopped right onto Eater’s List of “Best New Philly Restaurants.” Chef Mark Grika had more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant world under his belt before he visited Rome and first tasted Italian-Asian fusion. The experience proved to be a true revelation, and soon enough DaVinci & Yu was born, on the site of Flannel, Chef Grika’s previous East Passyunk eatery. Here, he is serving up a menu with such fare as orange chicken parm, Korean style brisket, Italian-Asian wedding ramen, duck meatballs over udon nodles, cacio e pepe e miso, and a wonderful black sesame tiramisu or tofu flan with gochijang caramel for dessert. We’re excited to visit here and to chat with Chef Grika about that “Aha!” moment in Rome that set off his culinary adventure, and how he went about executing his vision. We hope you’ll be able to join us for what promises to be a very exciting evening!
About the Host:
Marc Grika
Chef/Owner
Chef Marc Grika has worked for over 2 decades in the restaurant industry, honing his craft under celebrated Chef Jose Garces and Award-Winning Stephen Starr, as well as at far-flung stops Catelli, Cafe Fiorello, and Trattoria Dell’Arte in NYC. DaVinci & Yu is his second restaurant after Flannel.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Nut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Seared Hokkaido Scallops
yuzu mojo, white truffle oil, crispy lotus root, avocado mousse
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Chawanmushi
steamed egg custard, black truffle oil, salmon roe, parmigiano foam
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Mochi Gnocchi
brown butter miso cream, crispy sage, roasted nori
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Miso Glazed Osso Buco
rice risotto, veal demi, ginger mignonette
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Black Sesame Tiramisù
ube whipped cream
DaVinci & Yu
1819 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Event FAQs
- 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.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- 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 support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Mushroom, Allium. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
