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Table of Contents: Philadelphia Magazine
June 2009
COVER STORY
Our surf-to-turf (to boardwalk) guide to brunching, lunching, sunning, shopping, cracking some crab, eating for cheap, catching a wave and winning at skee-ball — plus dozens of ways to make the most of everything you love best about the beach. Jump in! (The water’s fine)
By Christine Speer <br /><em>Reported by Michael Callahan, Carrie Denny, Dan P. Lee, Lauren McCutcheon, Ashley Primis, Jessica Remo and Bridget Salmons</em><br />
Features
Great food, cheap — and places where you don’t have to change out of your bathing suit to get it
From shell soaps to sundresses: What to buy and where to buy it
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For when the sun is low and a beer on your deck won’t cut it
Get your licks while the sun sizzles
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Almost As Hot As The Weather
Boards, bikes, and whatever else you need to play
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Fun ideas for tantrum-free days
Any way you like it
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Worth the hour you’ll have to wait before you get back in the water
The best things to do from morning until ... next morning
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When Lee Tabas went public with a letter questioning his brother Robert’s leadership of the family bank in Narberth, he pulled back the veil on a real-life soap opera: a storied, wealthy Main Line family torn asunder by greed, backstabbing and gossip; a colorful patriarch who pitted son against son; and a trail of scandal and lawsuits that has almost everyone not talking to someone else. Meet the Tabases
The best beaches for everything
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Just because it’s everywhere doesn’t mean it’s all the same. Here, your best bets for dining in or taking out.
Thanks to celebrity anti-vaccine crusaders like Jenny McCarthy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Children’s Hospital doctor and vaccine inventor Paul Offit gets death threats from parents frantic about autism — and worse. He’s had enough. He’s taking his critics on
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The best point-and-shoot spots at the shore
For sending to folks back home, for nibbling between meals
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The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow. Until Then, There’s ...
The breakfast (and snack, and dessert) of champions
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Our roster of call-the-sitter-type feasts
For exercisers, for gluttons, For observers of both
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Things to do at the beach that in no way involve sand in your shorts
The best starts to long days at the beach
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Amusements for all ages
Not all surf is created equal. The best for sailing, snorkeling, hanging 10 ...
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Over the course of a century, Wolf Block grew into one of Philadelphia’s most famous law firms, a power base for the city’s Jewish elite. So what caused its shocking sudden collapse in March? The behind-the-scenes story of a Philly icon’s demise
Departments
It was the perfect tabloid story: a former Penn Ph.D. student caught up in a violent S&M love triangle. But the really shocking part may be how much the Internet is changing our sex lives
Local journalist Brian Hickey was lost to the world for a month after being left for dead on a South Jersey street by a hit-and-run driver. He reports his own story of what happened and his miraculous recovery
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The most despised man in cyberspace right now is from Philly. Should we be proud of him, or ashamed?
The former Philadelphia radio talker makes a splash on Fox News
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Dining, Food & Wine
The coolest new summer drinks.
Anyone who's shopped the 9th Street Market lately will tell you the moniker “Italian” no longer suits. Sure, DiBruno’s,...
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Chef and co-owner, the Northeast’s Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse
RelishNorthwest PhillyAt first glance, the hotel-lobby-esque decor of this new restaurant/jazz club — from the Bynum brothers of Zanzibar...
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With people eating out less and less, our beloved BYOs are doing anything they can to stay alive
Girasole makes its second Center City debut
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It’s dinnertime in South Jersey, and a pair of 40-somethings split a bottle of chardonnay as their well-behaved nine-year-old sips a glass of...
Shopping & Style
Tie-dye! Yep, it’s back — but this time, it’s all grown - up (so don’t bust out that old neon t-shirt just yet). This summer, the fun-filled pattern is appearing on luxe fabrics and in ladylike silhouettes — meaning you can easily incorporate it into your wardrobe, whether you’re lounging at the Shore or dining in the city.
Your dad — or husband, or brother, or son — probably already has the ubiquitous silver or gold engraved - with - his - initials pair. So this Father’s Day, give him some colorful, bright — maybe even quirky — cuff links, to jazz up his suited ensembles (and, of course, remind him of you).
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Lambertville’s Lime Boutique has curated an amazing handbag collection from brands like Kooba, Botkier and Rebecca Minkoff, to name a few. This...
Jewelry connoisseurs can stop mourning the loss of the Jack Kellmer Company, which recently closed after 72 years. Jeff Kellmer, Jack’s...
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Main Line salon fixture Raya Yukhimov has opened an edgy two floor spot, Raya Coiffure/Boutique, with her husband, Leonard Kadyshes. Raya will provide...
A beloved eco - everything store gets a second spot on South Street
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Pulse
We asked local etiquette expert Gail Madison (who also offers job - seekers one - on - one consulting) how to handle the sometimes - awkward social aspects of joblessness
There are people in your corner. We’ve rounded up five local experts — all with awesome advice—to help you navigate those murky unemployment waters
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By now we’re familiar with Philly’s well - known riders (Marc Vetri) and the most - cited reason for ownership (fuel efficiency). But we caught up with some unexpected scooterers to find out why they’re reinventing the urban commute
This month, the three remaining members of Boyz II Men bring their 21-year tightly harmonized repertoire to Resorts. We phoned one of the Boyz to see if MotownPhilly is indeed back again.
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Five things that should be on your radar in June
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Summer reads — and pool party conversation-starters — for every Philadelphian
Sure, we all want to reduce our carbon footprint, stop buying oil from America’s enemies, and preserve the planet for future generations. But...
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The book Murder at the Mikvah has been on so many Philly billboards lately — hovering over Interstate 95, Admiral Wilson Boulevard, the...
Comcast’s new weapon for world domination
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Say what you want about the French — they know how to throw a party. The Art After Dark soiree at the Perelman Building was doused in...
This month, Philadelphia, the natural nesting ground of the boo-bird, is poised to become the most positive place on earth The mood elevation starts...
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How motorcycles are killing New Hope
Age: 73. Why you know his name: Grammy-winning singer of the 1972 Gamble-and-Huff-produced ode to infidelity “Me and Mrs. Jones.” How...
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Other
A roundup of some of our favorite picks for your best guy to give his best guys
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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Been-there, seen-that events director Dan Hoch gives us some clues on keeping your summer wedding cool
Our neighborhood Home editor pops by with her current obsession
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William James, MD, a Top Doctor and dermatologist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, tells us if we should toss our old bottles
Area pools where you can take a dip now — and no, there’s not a waiting list!
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Sweat Fitness’s water aerobics instructor tells you how
The region’s 12 hottest classes that’ll keep you cool all summer long
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Three local chefs share the healthy summer treats guests will love.
Our style-savvy editors go out and about to scout the latest fashions
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Our style-savvy editors go out and about to scout the latest fashions
They’re in, they’re essential, and we’re on a mission to find the perfect pair. Here’s what we’re considering
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Wedding planner Sheryl Garman gives tips for keeping your manners in check
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 suggestions for made-in-Philly tokens of your affection and gratitude
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When it comes to salon pampering, Mom always gets first dibs. This Father’s Day, sign up dear ole Dad for some peace, quiet and TLC
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Home editor Lauren McCutcheon tells us how to make sure our picnic dishes don’t end up in a landfill
From where to play to who to see to help you shape up and sharpen your swing, we rounded up the very best the region has to offer golf lovers.
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Merion and Pine Valley grab all the headlines, but the truth is, there’s a lot of great golf — and folks who teach it — all around Philly. As TY WENGER roams fairways far and wide in search of the top 10 area courses, LUKE SIRINIDES tees up the 24 best local instructors. Fore!
Local trainer Mike Smaltz of Bryn Mawr’s Platoon Fitness tells you how
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From lowering blood pressure to fighting allergies, you can fill your glass guilt-free with these all-natural herbal teas all summer long
Whether you want to improve your overall health or make mouth-watering meals without nasty preservatives, power-packed herbs are where it’s at — and this NoLibs hot spot is where you can get them
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Our favorite local golf-geared fitness programs
Travel editor Christy Speer shares three great deals she’s got her eye on this summer …
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This local style guru’s giving us one more reason to love South Philly …
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These stylish fashion boutiques are almost enough — almost — to keep us off the beach
