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Table of Contents: Philadelphia Magazine
November 2008
COVER STORY
Answer: Not at your neighborhood bar. Here, 30 fresh ideas for places to look, and the sorts of people (partners?!) you’ll find there.
By Valerie Yeager
Features
In the insular world of Philadelphia sports teams, sports bars, sports radio and sports-obsessed advertisers, no one stands taller than Eagles tackle Jon Runyan. And it’s all thanks to a bald-headed guy with a BlackBerry.
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Campbell Soup heiress Dorrance “Dodo” Hamilton has enjoyed a life of wealth and glamour: a debutante coming-out splashed in the "New York Times", summers in Newport, and years as the face (and hat!) of the Main Line. In the waning days of Philly high society, we need “Mrs. H.” more than ever.
The city’s abuzz about judges who go too easy on hardened criminals. But the problem isn’t just the judges — it’s the shady process they have to go through to get on the bench in the first place.
(Pssst … anybody got a few grand to take care of a ward leader?)
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From matchmakers to Match.com, I set out to chronicle what dating in Philly is like these days. So how did my heart get involved, too?
Departments
Four decades ago, I started my career behind the microphone, and from Stevie Wonder to Frank Zappa to Andy Reid, I’ve had a helluva ride. Too bad Philadelphia radio as we know it is about to come to an end.
He could be as hyped as Stephen Starr, but Steve Cook — who’s opened three great new restaurants in the past four years — is too busy to care about that
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Vernon Hill, founder and former CEO of Commerce Bank, and Jack Bogle, founder and former CEO of Vanguard Mutual, had never met — until we got them together to talk about the economy, Wall Street’s excesses, ninja loans, and their dictatorial reputations.
Who decides what a kid should spend money on?
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Wyomissing’s country-music superstar releases her sophomore album, Fearless, this month
Dining, Food & Wine
Resinous hops provide the herbal edge and bitter bite that make beer so refreshing. Victory Brewing Company’s Hop Wallop, full of...
Sommelier Marnie Old recommends Fra Guerau Monstant, Laurenz V. Charming gruner veltliner and Concannon petite sirah this month.
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Protecting tradition — gin martinis, bourbon old-fashioneds — at the Old Guard House Inn
of Savona in Gulph Mills; spokeswoman for PLCB
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The hot spots Philly Mag staffers are eating at this month.
Jose Garces's new place flaunts his playful side
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It’s been four years. And now, with Parc, Stephen Starr is back.
When Cinnaminson native Alicia Danielle Polak founded the Khaya Cookie Company in 2006, the former investment banker knew she wanted to start a baking...
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Shopping & Style
If you buy only one accessory this fall, please let it be this: the big, bold, so-heavy-it-feels-like-a-handbag, who-even-cares-what-else-you’ve-got-on-because-you’re-wearing-this necklace.
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Four years ago, JoAnn Means had a vision, and it was of her three-year-old daughter’s bedroom. She turned to her husband Johnny, a self-taught...
This season’s most romantic trend doesn’t have to be fussy. The right accessories and layering pieces can take a ruffled blouse from demure to dazzling.
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Who would have guessed that the glam pioneer of post-Martha dwelling-chic would be from our very own, very beloved Cherry Hill? Deborah Needleman,...
Delaware resident Scott Oglum founded his Theater Xtreme store long before the economy turned sour, but the concept is so right now: He makes tricking...
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A $6 million complex with two indoor swimming pools, a massage room and an acupuncturist, on five-plus acres that’s all for — your dog? Yup
Sport your political pride — and a timeless message — with this gold-plated ring ($110) designed by Haddon Township-born artist...
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When Macy’s took over the Wanamaker building in 2006, Center City dwellers were overjoyed. Finally, a place to register for weddings, buy new...
Pulse
Seeking to evoke the grandeur of a 19th-century opera house for 1993’s The Age of Innocence, Martin Scorsese filmed at the Academy of Music....
In honor of our centennial, we look back at some of the stories that shaped Philly Mag
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In a city known for macho swagger, it may come as a surprise to realize that nearly all the top law-enforcement officials — the toughest of the...
NOT ALL THAT long ago, the biggest problem on Walnut Street — a.k.a. Philly’s sparkliest shopping district — was trying to lure...
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Main Liners may know David Wolpe — rabbi of L.A.’s Sinai Temple, author, talking head — as the son of Gerald, former rabbi...
Patti LaBelle Recipes for the Good Life (Karen Hunter; $25) and Back to Now (Verve)Patti LaBelle’s been busy, with a new cookbook, Recipes for...
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Boy in the Box: The Unsolved Case of America’s Unknown ChildBy David Stout (Lyons Press; $16.95)In his fifth book, New York Times reporter Stout...
Weiss — Philly Mag “top doc,” founder of Breastcancer.org, director of breast radiation oncology at Lankenau Hospital, and veritable...
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Conceptually, the Please Touch Museum’s new home at Memorial Hall is a fascinating meeting of future and past: Philly’s next...
Thought Obama faced long odds? Try winning a U.S. Senate seat from South Jersey
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Bonjour, dumplings! Did you miss me last month? My new makeover (don’t I look gorg?) has me feeling very Parisian. Hopefully the aura will remain...
Other
Every holiday season, I set out with the intent to find the perfect gift for everyone on my list. No ubiquitous buys from big-mall shops under my...
The best way to save some calories at any holiday is to BYOD, bring your own dessert. Not only can you make it healthy, but you will look like an...
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Stick with these tips and you won’t go home regretting every bite this holiday.
My sister Jill turned 30 last week and threw herself a party in honor of the occasion. I immediately volunteered to make snacks, in spite of the...
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My inbox is overflowing with sales starting this week. Do your part to bring the economy back and start spending!Starting Friday and running through...
Eat, drink, be merry — and wear your skinny jeans to dinner
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Few things frustrate me more than a restaurant that doesn’t take reservations. As much as I loved Pub & Kitchen, reviewed in the December...
TONIGHT ... South Broad Street will be alight with oh just so much excitement as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra visits the Wachovia Center and the...
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Last weekend, a good friend of mine spent the weekend in Philadelphia. Our food events included dinner, drinks and brunch for eight. Guess who was in...
The last time I saw Madonna on stage was her televised performance of "La Isla Bonita" with Gogol Bordello (whom I love, love, love) at Al...
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The McLaren Vale in South Australia is known for epic shiraz of tremendous richness and depth. Wines like this classic from Chateau Reynella...
As winter arrives, see what fashions Philadelphians are now wearing.
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I figured it’s time to take Top 5 into the kitchen. Full disclosure: I love to browse kitchen stores...
Luckily, my husband and I enjoy the same foods. Well, with a few exceptions — beets, for example. I love them; he hates them. (And he’s...
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Rock Doves by Marie JonesAmaryllis Theater CompanyDirected by Mimi Kenney SmithStarring Christopher Bohan, Susan Giddings, Christopher Imbrosciano,...
Actor/stand-up comedian Craig Robinson — known to most as Darryl on The Office (and the guy who was arrested over the summer for possession of...
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I finally checked out the new Home store on the 3rd floor of the Center City Macy’s. It rocks. It’s bright and modern and clean and has...
Old City’s The Papery is celebrating its fifth anniversary this fall and is gifting us by offering 10-percent off all purchases throughout...
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Though I don’t normally need a reason to shop, this dreary economic climate makes even me — an admitted spendthrift — slightly...
I first heard of Italian 00 flour while reading Nigella Lawson’s fun and functional cookbook, How to Eat. She calls for this specialty item...
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My Netflix rental history paints a clear picture of my obsession with food. Favorite flicks include Big Night, Eat Drink Man Woman, Mostly Martha and...
Forget salad — a hearty soup is the best way to start off a healthy Thanksgiving meal. This lighter version of butternut squash soup from Joshua’s Catering in Jenkintown will have everyone from the kid’s table to great grandma begging for seconds
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To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to shows soon to go on sale ... Even with Obama in the White House, it's doubtful...
The War Party by Vincent DelaneyInterAct Theatre CompanyDirected by Rebecca WrightStarring Susan Wilder, Meghan Heimbecker, and Tim Moyer10 Words or...
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Kiehl’s is in the democratic spirit this week by leaving it up you to vote on the new formula for their Pear Tree Corner products. They say...
As American whiskeys gain in popularity, a wider range of styles is beginning to emerge. Brands like Bulleit are exploring a leaner and more subtle...
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When I’m reviewing a restaurant, I pore over an eatery’s website and online menu before my visit, strategizing my meals so that I make...
We can’t say we were surprised to learn that Bobby Scalia Jr., the guy behind the flashy line Street Star Custom Clothing is a tattoo-aholic....
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Trim the fat — not the flavor! — from your Thanksgiving table with this roasted-root dish from La Femme Gourmet
As the winter chill returns, Philly Mag has the perfect way to keep a body warm: whiskey. At our fifth-annual Whiskey Festival this Wednesday, more...
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Coffee became a nonnegotiable part of my morning routine when I was in fourth grade. I am a former Starbuck’s barista and reformed addict who...
Marigold Kitchen’s new Southern-inspired brunch menu has made Saturday and Sunday morning trips out to West Philly pretty much mandatory. And...
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See last week's Street Style here.
Loaded with black cherry flavors and accented with vanilla aromatics, Pascual Toso is the perfect wine to drink this weekend.
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Next week, actor Chazz Palminteri comes to the Merriam Theatre in A Bronx Tale, his semi-autobiographical one-man play that became a movie starring...
To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale ...
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Unusual Acts of Devotion by Terrence McNallyPhiladelphia Theatre CompanyDirected by Leonard FogliaStarring Richard Thomas, Faith Prince, Michael...
… and into one of these area restaurants offering special Thanksgiving menus.
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Studio CL salon is offering something that was custom-made for me: Book an appointment for one of their addictive dry cuts, color, blowout or...
Behind all great clothes, lies a great story about the designer. Moorestown-based Zahra Saeed just might top them all: Born in Pakistan and wed in an...
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The usually high-priced 10 Arts offers up a terrific happy hour
This week marks my last delivery of the CSA season. And I bet, like me, many of you are about to go through serious CSA withdraw. While there is no...
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After enduring a week of World-Series-induced sleep deprivation, it seems Daylight Savings couldn’t come at a better time. All the focus on...
Many people have heard of Meritage wines — American blended wines modeled after the premium wines of the Bordeaux region of France — but...
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A European twist on walking fights plateaus with poles
Since 1999, Jamie Dillon and Nick Paparone have been turning out bold, catchy phrases — printed on just about anything — out of a tiny,...
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A simple and tasty recipe for pear butter that makes good use out of your “ripening" fruit.
It might just be the cheesiest idea to come out of a bar since the paper umbrella, but I have to admit, I sorta like it. Center City’s Alfa just...
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