The long-underutilized sit-down space in the Art Alliance is now home to Rittenhouse Tavern, a new one from national management company Restaurant Associates. The Tavern's taking an ambitious upscale-casual approach via chef Nicholas Elmi (late of Le Bec-Fin) and "chef collaborator" Ed Brown, RA's Michelin-starred senior VP. Dishes like local fluke crudo, rack of Berkshire pork and a Sunday-supper Amish fried chicken spread are complemented by local beers and a big wine list. There's a handsome outdoor courtyard garden for area al fresco addicts. Open Tue.-Thu., 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5-11 p.m.; Sun., 4:30-9:30 p.m.; brunch served Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Mon.

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