The story of Matyson Restaurant began in 2001 with the marriage of Matt Spector and Sonjia Bidegain. The restaurant's name of Matyson is derived from the comination of Matt and Sonjia's names, Mat-y-son. The couple opened the BYO in the fall of 2003 with their uncle, restauranteur Butch Puchowitz. The restaurant was an immediate success in the Philadelphia dining scene with affordable, playful yet creative food. Matt was the executive chef and Sonjia was the pastry chef. It was a perfect match; Matt handled the savory and Sonjia the sweet. After four great years, the couple set out to Calistoga, California, in the Napa Valley region and opened a new restaurant called JoLe.
Butch turned to his son, Benjamin Puchowitz, line cook since the restaurant opened, along with long time sous chef, Brian Lofink, to assume leadership in the kitchen. As co-executive chefs, Ben and Brian have both instilled their own personalities into the food without changing the original concept. The staff of Matyson has continued to win awards and high acclaim for their refined dishes and the pleasant atmosphere.
Matyson Restaurant is a leader in the Philadelphia "Bring Your Own" restaurant scene. Patrons are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages and there is no corkage fee. A Pennsylvania Wine and Spirit store is around the corner from Matyson Restaurant, located at 1913 Chestnut Street.
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