About | Emmett Philly

Our Team

Evan Snyder,

Chef Partner

Evan is an intensely creative and driven chef whose decade of experience at the Michelin Star level has inspired and elevated his culinary vision for Emmett. As Executive Chef, he drives back-of-house operations in pursuit of continued innovation while adhering to unyielding quality standards. His insatiable curiosity for new techniques and flavors challenges the boundaries of cuisine in Philadelphia and raises the bar at the forefront of a new era of Philly fine dining.

Julian van der Tak, Managing Partner

After nearly a decade in the culinary field, Julian moved into vendor operations to further develop relationships with purveyors and an understanding of their practices with the goal of better navigating the non-culinary aspect of restaurant operations. His formative time in luxury hospitality has helped inspire an eye for front and back of house design, and a profound sense of guest-facing personnel culture that will shape Emmett’s atmosphere of thoughtfulness and inclusivity.

MARISSA CHIRICO,

GENERAL MANAGER

& WINE DIRECTOR

Having served as the Front of House and Beverage Manager for James Beard nominated and other industry-leading restaurants, Marissa is a natural hospitalitarian who cares deeply about the guest experience, and connecting both staff and guests alike with locally sourced ingredients and wines that have been both sustainably farmed and thoughtfully crafted. She now brings that same deeply personal brand hospitality to Emmett, where she again manages the front of the house as well as builds and maintains the wine program.

Antonio Pizzo,

Chef de cuisine

A lifelong South Philadelphian, Chef Antonio brings an honest sense of local pride and unyielding spirit to every task and every service, with the utmost humility and commitment to excellence. Having grown and worked under the mentorship of Chef Evan for nearly a decade at various restaurants, Chef Antonio serves as the heart and metronome of the kitchen, leading day-to-day culinary operations and implementing Chef Evan's vision to make sure that Emmett runs with urgency, consistency, and care.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Emmett is deeply rooted in Philadelphia’s creative community, collaborating with local craftspeople and organizations on everything from tableware to interior design, bringing a distinctly Philly identity to both the look and feel of the experience.

Our Charitable Partnerships

Community engagement is integral to who we are and what we do at Emmett. We're eternally thankful to all those who've helped lift us up to where we are today, and will always strive to give back to the community that's shaped us. With the help of these partners, we're able to do just that.