Sbraga; Philadelphia (Rest.)

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Kevin Sbraga became an instant Philly hero after winning the title of Top Chef: Washington, DC. At his prix fixe only Avenue of the Arts restaurant, Sbraga combines global influences, like his Greek red-wine braised octopus with fiery African piri piri pepper sauce or pumpkin tortellini with Thai green curry sauce. The dining room itself is outfitted with 80 percent repurposed materials and reclaimed wood, but sustainability isn’t the chef’s only ambition. “Making sure this is one of the best restaurants in the country is the goal,” says Sbraga. http://sbraga.com