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Table of Contents: Philadelphia Magazine
December 2009
COVER STORY
What makes Philadelphians … Philadelphians? We went rummaging through the pasts of Tina Fey and 20 other notable area expats to find out how our city made them
who they are
Features
He was forced out of a Navy post. A dozen of his Congressional staffers have quit. And now, Newtown Square’s Joe Sestak is defying Barack Obama and Ed Rendell in taking on Arlen Specter in the country’s most important Senate race. But is he exactly the sort of scorched-earth guy we need in Washington?
A Penn doctor is reviving patients like Chris Brooks — a 23-year-old who was clinically dead for 35 minutes — through a radical new procedure for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. But his work also raises a bold question: When are we really dead?
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Critics say he needs to change. Customers say he needs to change. His staff says he needs to change. But change, as Georges Perrier will tell you, can be very, very hard
Departments
The Abington-born comedian/songwriter brings his tour to Atlantic City
You are a happily married wife and mother when suddenly you find yourself attracted to ... another woman? It happens more often than you think, which is why one Chestnut Hill therapist is busier than ever
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How self-promoting promoter Damon Feldman turned Philly into the pseudo-celebrity boxing capital of the world
A year after the collapse of Bernie Madoff’s house of cards, two local victims are determined to get their money back from the U.S. government
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Was Honest Abe suffering from a rare fatal disease? A bloody pillowcase holds the answer — if a dusty Northeast Philly museum will give it up
Dining, Food & Wine
Last week, chef Michael Schulson opened his first Philly restaurant, Sampan, on 13th Street. We got some time with the chef before he served his first meal.
Pie for dinner and dessert? Sounds good to us. Particularly when the slices come from the oven of baker Stephanie Thaw, at her six-week-old...
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What:The new Hotel Palomar’s bar, lounge and restaurant. Date opened: October 14th. The mood:Sleek and swanky. Beers: 16 by the bottle. Wines:...
Like reliable friends, trusted importers can help you navigate the confusing sea of foreign wine
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Owner, White Dog, Chew Man Chu and a bunch of other places
Homemade soups like sweet potato/ginger and wraps filled with falafel and tahini make European Republic feel more Beirut than Berlin. But with fries...
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The big, curvaceous bar at this new downtown Ambler restaurant makes for a perfect casual date night: Catch the game, share a gourmet pizza (think...
The restaurants that put Dan Stern on our culinary map - Gayle and Rae - may now be closed, but this new pub in West Philly keeps his vision alive:...
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This new BYOB from David Gilberg and Carla Goncalves — the husband-wife/chef-pastry chef duo who won raves while cooking at the Ugly American...
Stephen Starr’s latest venture is food-focused and unforgettable
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Mike Stollenwerk’s second seafood restaurant holds onto that neighborhood vibe
Shopping & Style
Happy Friday! Check out our first-ever video edition of Street Style!
Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop
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Fashion editor Carrie Denny knows what she wants to wear to holiday parties this season
Home editor Lauren McCutcheon’s got a tip for city dwellers looking for an easier way to get their tree this year
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Forty dazzling gifts from our 40 favorite shops
Pulse
Three good ones for the reader on your shopping list
Brooke's latest gossip
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Mayor Michael Nutter's big screen cameo
You thought that guy looked familiar
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The best new restaurant you can't get into
Philly's most sought-after theatrical sound designer
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Mark Forker, Special-Effects Genius
Other
Official Contest Rules By entering this contest, the entrant agrees to be bound by these rules and to accept as final all decisions of the...
Last night, I went to a sushi restaurant and, in order to impress my delicious companion, I decided to order a platter of fugu, otherwise known as the...
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Our gorgeous information- and resource-packed Spring/Summer issue is finally out and on the stands. Check out the highlights
Got a designer in mind for your dream wedding dress? Check out our list of area trunk shows to see if your favorite is coming to town
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Our expert at the Bellevue knows how to nip this problem in the bud ...
We’ve got our eye on the whimsical sketches by this local fashionista
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Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop
Nutritionist and chef Katie Cavuto Boyle of Healthy Bites demonstrates two easy, healthful, and, best of all, delicious recipes for holiday entertaining
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See which one of our four contestants lost the most body fat throughout our eight-week challenge (and scored some super-cool prizes!)
Our shopping sleuths hit the streets with wish lists and pedometers to see just how many steps we’re averaging at area shopping spots this holiday season
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Now, just when you’re spending money on everyone else, is the time your harried holiday body needs a little TLC more than ever. Here, five spots to score a massage that won’t break your gift-buying budget
Top Doctor Michael Cirigliano shares six smart ways to avoid catching a cold on germ-infested airplanes
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Here’s how to make sure your trustiest companion loves him as much as you do
Great holiday getaway deals in Chicago, San Francisco and Bucks County
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Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop
