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Table of Contents: Philadelphia Magazine

June 2010

COVER STORY

Best of the Shore 2010

And we do mean the whole Shore. From great Boardwalk eats to fancy boutiques, quiet places for a sunset dinner to rowdy bars for partying, we bring you the tops up and down the Garden State coastline, including the Jersey Cape, LBI, and for the first time ever, the North Jersey beaches. Come on in, the water's fine.

By Lauren McCutcheon and Michael Callahan

Features

Best of the Shore 2010, Part 2

Cape MaySHORE TRADITION On the last Sunday in August, the Ugly Mug Tavern will again host its annual beer-foam-blowing contest, in which...

Going Geek: The Start-Ups

Is there a future Google in our midst? Not necessarily, but these 11 young tech companies could be laying the groundwork for a new Philly economy

Going Geek: The Scenesters

They’re young, they’re hip, they’re entrepreneurial — and they’re giving Philly tech the kind of energy it hasn’t had in a decade

Going Geek: The Funders

Philly’s tech scene may still be more petri dish than full-fledged ecosystem, but these folks with dough are helping things grow

Shut Down That Computer and Build!

Seven hands-on programs for adults and kids

Revolt of the Bruppies

A surprising number of Philly-area adults—and their kids—are making the leap out into the world to actually build something. Meet the blue-collar yuppies

What Really Happened Inside 121 Greycourt Road?

A 10-year-old Northeast Philadelphia boy comes home from riding his bike to find both his parents brutally stabbed to death. The tragedy of Rob and Sophie DiAndrea would reveal not only a gruesome murder/suicide,but a chilling verdict on the dark side of modern marriage

Beyond the Law

Michael Coard — lawyer, activist, teacher — on defending the bad guys, fixing the city’s court system, hating on hip-hop, and forever changing the way you see George Washington

2010 Jersey Shore Food Preview

NORTH SHOREASBURY PARK[sidebar]FINE DINING “Latin-infused Spanish Portuguese”? At the Shore? Though the combo sounds more...

Departments

Journeys: Rivers Run Through Us

Philadelphia has more miles of waterfront than Manhattan. So why don’t we think of ourselves as a river town? Our man sailed around the city to find out.

Medicine: Have You Hugged Your Doctor Today?

High-octane physician Mike Cirigliano is putting the care back in primary care — and maybe revolutionizing the health system while he’s at it

Off the Cuff: June 2010

A FEW WEEKS AGO, one of our editors ran into Governor Rendell at a Center City restaurant. Our editor told the Governor he’d heard a rumor ...

Dining, Food & Wine

Where We're Eating: Ro-Zu

Ro-Zu, Queen Village Forget the ho-hum service, the weird decor, and the bizarre digital slide-show of Japan on a TV in the middle of the...

Where We're Eating: Gemelli

Gemelli, NarberthAs neighborhood spots go, you’re lucky if yours has the exposed-brick-and-flickering-candle charm of this small Italian...

Where We're Eating: Kinnaree

Kinnaree, HorshamThe suburban sprawl of northeast Montco is notoriously devoid of restaurants beyond the Cheesecake Factory variety, so...

Where We're Eating: Hoof + Fin

Hoof + Fin, Queen Village Despite the questionable moniker (insert hoof-and-mouth joke here), the Argentine-inspired BYO that replaced Gayle has...

Taste: Cravings: Fried Chicken

Really, the only thing better than fried chicken is fried chicken, biscuits and beer. That’s how you’ll have it at Mémé, the...

Taste: Dining Out: Dinner With ... Bobby Flay

Iron Chef and owner of the Borgata’s Bobby Flay Steak and West Philly newcomer Bobby’s Burger Palace

Taste: Spirits: Drink Here Now: Ultimo/Brew

What: A gourmet coffee shop and craft beer store, all under one roof. The concept: The coffee and beer scenes share similarities: a renewed focus on...