McNally creates environments that welcome a great and varied parade. “You always have this feeling you’re going home,” says Éric Ripert.

“Despite its name, which seems to nod to psychedelic, acid-dropping counterculture, [Electric Lemon is] part of a clean-living fitness organization and has a fresh, local approach to food.”

Already, celebrities such as Lorne Michaels have visited Keith McNally and Stephen Starr’s revival of the early-aughts classic.

“Pastis—the original Pastis—opened twenty years ago. It’s not as though we’re talking about ancient history.”

Read on for an exclusive interview with Keith McNally and Stephen Starr via Esquire. 

We’re honored to see both Parc and Serpico make Condé Nast Traveler’s roundup of Philadelphia’s 20 best restaurants (and to be among such wonderful company). Congratulations to both teams!