Jeff Benjamin shares a behind-the-scenes story about the early days of Vetri Cucina in Philadelphia, recalling how he joined chef Marc Vetri in launching the iconic restaurant in 1998 in a historic townhouse formerly home to Le Bec-Fin. He reflects on the modest beginnings with slow nights and just a handful of reservations, the hands-on renovations they did themselves, and how the restaurant gradually grew to become a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s dining scene. #shorts