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Table of Contents: Philadelphia Magazine
October 2008
COVER STORY
The first generation of Philly women who “opted out” in order to stay home with their kids is now ready for what’s next. Trouble is, opting back in can be pretty scary when you aren’t even sure who you are anymore
By Vicki Glembocki
Features
This year, hundreds of local designers will host symposia, open studios, installations, parties and exhibits in 90 events from October 16th to 22nd
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Funny things happen on the way to launching a restaurant
What, you thought it would be easy opening a little French bistro?
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Jane Golden built the Mural Arts Program into one of the city’s proudest achievements, a testament to the power of art to transform neighborhoods. Then a painting proposed for Rittenhouse Square ruffled the feathers of the city’s elite — and all hell broke loose
Jim Beasley Sr., a legendary, boot-stomping Philadelphia Lawyer, left his firm in the hands of his ne’er-do-well son. But now Beasley Jr.’s quiet approach is not only winning big cases, but signaling a new era in the city’s courtrooms
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We invited five women, all in different stages of their lives, to come together for a conversation that no five men would ever need to have — what’s a girl to do when kids come along?
Departments
Bryn Mawr’s hottest actress stars in Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist
Two major Spanish companies specializing in wind technology have settled here, hoping to cash in on the alternative-energy craze. With a volatile oil market, could Philly become the new … Holland?
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Temple’s football coach isn’t just turning his historically awful team around — he’s got a vision for North Philly, too
The first wireless city! Everyone connected to the Internet! Civic leaders and the media, including this magazine, believed wi-fi would be the centerpiece of Philadelphia’s return to greatness. What went wrong?
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Last spring, Barack Obama holed up in a Center City hotel room and crafted the most important speech of his life. How that address came to be — and how people reacted to it — says as much about us as it does about him
Dining, Food & Wine
We love us some fungus. Pennsylvania produces more mushrooms annually — 496 million pounds of the lowly button alone — than any other state.
For 15 years, Metropolitan Bakery has been supplying the city’s daily bread — and feeding our sweet tooth. In this recipe from owner and baker James Barrett, sweets go savory with the addictive addition of sea salt.
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of Alison at Blue Bell and new Alison Two in Fort Washington
The hot spots Philly Mag staffers are eating at this month
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Bistro on the Brandywine proves that an easy, inexpensive meal can also be delicious
Can chef Chris Scarduzio recapture the success of Brasserie Perrier with new Table 31?
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More than any other chef in the city, Marc Vetri has the magic
Shopping & Style
Pumpkin-picking, orchard visits, harvest festivals — autumn is filled with reasons to get outdoors before snowy weather hits. Here’s how to make sure nobody reaches for the same old boring weekend duds.
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Built by the Romans and splashed with the brilliant colors of Antoni Gaudí’s modernist palette, Barcelona is a treasure of a city
Where to go for trendy clothing patterns, modern fabrics, and sewing lessons
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Forget lunch dates and cocktail hours. Hard economic times have Main Liners turning to a new — and lucrative — type of party
Three-day sale at Ligne Roset, Gramercy Boutique trunk show featuring MINT Jodi Arnold, green fashion show from Arcadia Boutique and DesignPhiladelphia
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How custom clothing designer Sarah Van Aken started designing uniforms
What to expect at the new Govberg Jewelers in Comcast Center.
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Pulse
Phillies home-run hitter Ryan Howard may have scored big when he signed on as a celebrity spokesman for Subway last winter, but for local fans, he whiffed the latest pitch
Some local leaders who stand to gain from standing by their man
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Philadelphia is staking its claim to the title of Hollywood East. But could we also become Bollywood West?
Skip the sleeping pills. Philly doctors say there’s a better way to get a good night’s sleep
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In honor of our centennial, we look back at some of the stories that shaped Philly Mag
A local luminary keeps it real in South Philly
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Why Henri David's Halloween Ball continues after 40 years.
Other
Smak Parlour, that pink shrine to pretty-punk, where most goods are designed by the owners Katie and Abby, has added an adorable home section to the...
Today’s word of the meal: “wildcrafted,” as in “hen of the woods mushrooms, wildcrafted by Patrick Murphy.” Spotted last...
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To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale...My sister-in-law just picked the name...
Is there unequal treatment towards diners amongst Philadelphia's restaurants?
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Halloween décor need not include those ubiquitous glow-in-the-dark hanging skeletons and horrifying mummies that howl as you walk by. Home...
Don’t get tricked by your treats this fall
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Gee’s Bend by Elyzabeth Gregory WilderArden Theatre CompanyDirected by Eleanor HoldridgeStaring Kes Khemnu, Edwina Findley, Kala Moses Baxter,...
See what Philly was wearing last week here.
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As a chill creeps into the air, robust red wines begin to come into their own. And, with Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines rarely dipping below $20 these...
Who doesn’t dream of perfect pieces custom-built for every nook and cranny in their house? Well, some lucky Philadelphians have been taking...
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Well, Philadelphia, it's finally here. The moment we have all been waiting for. Forever. The only thing left to do is have the unnecessarily long...
Michael Pollan, the New York Times Magazine's go-to scribe on food politics, is at it again with an open letter to our future president. In it, Pollan...
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While some restaurants, like Osteria, make phenomenal sausage in-house, other places know when to call in the experts. Pub & Kitchen brings in...
I'm not a huge sports fan. I don't own any T-shirts with team logos, I never read the sports section in the paper, and I can't quite grasp the whole...
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East Passyunk Avenue has finally gotten some much-needed diversity in the red-gravy-dominated restaurant department. Lynn Rinaldi, chef-owner of...
We score the gore at five Philadelphia-area haunted houses
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Check out last week's Street Style here.
The Grateful Dead played the Spectrum more than 50 times. The Who smashed guitars. Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Doors, Frank Zappa, the Flyers' first...
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Monster by Neal BellLuna Theater CompanyDirected by Gregory Scott CampbellStarring Mary Lee Bednarek, Christopher M. Bohan, Gene D’Alessandro,...
The Chelsea, AC’s newest hotel (read a NYT article about it’s club here) is offering some the-economy-sucks packages that are worth a...
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Autumn is the perfect time to check out this undiscovered gastronomic treat.
Carol Gerst and Leslie Kramer create all their statement-making designs together, weaving global influences that they’ve picked up from their...
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What’s keeping Chinese food from being hip in Philly?
Will Philadelphia join New York City in passing a law that requires fast-food outlets to post nutrition information — including calorie counts — right on their menus?
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Esquire magazine isn’t shy about lavishing the love on Philadelphia food. In the past, we’ve won mentions for our roast pork sandwiches...
There’s no clearer sign that fall is here than the crowds of chic city-ites pounding the pavement in boots.
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Almost every three minutes, another woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Everybody knows October is the time to think pink, but what are you doing to show those ladies some love? We rounded up the best ways to torch calories, bag a few deals and help kick cancer to the curb
In his newly updated Wine Buyer’s Guide (out this week), wine critic Robert Parker calls for a boycott on restaurants whose exorbitant markups...
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I hopped on the bus to Old City yesterday to check out Reward, which we told you about a last month. It’s a new store on 2nd Street. It’s...
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds at the Electric Factory, October 7th Ten words or less ... Imagine if Leonard Cohen were a prolific, shameless showman. ...
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Tucked into a six-seat stall at the Booth’s Corner Farmer’s Market, there’s some Mardi Gras caliber magic happening at Cajun...
Philadelphia Magazine welcomes new theater critic and Villanova's assistant professor of theater, David Cregan, to the fold (MB Case got hit in the...
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A couple of months ago, I made my predictions for the 2008 Barrymore Awards. Well, last night, the Barrymores were handed out at the Crystal Tea Room...
Who doesn’t love cheesecake? A rich wedge of cream cheese, egg and sugar cradled in a graham-cracker crust is the epitome of indulgence for many...
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Philly is teeming with crafty-cool people who are imparting their knowledge to the less-than-handy folks in these fun classes, and you get to walk away with your cool new handiwork, too.
Entrée prices are pretty steep, even at budget-friendly BYOBs. Are entrées under $20 on the dining-out endangered species list? Not at...
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Read the last Street Style here
Rock 'n' RollBy Tom StoppardDirected by Blanka ZizkaTom Stoppard has said that all stories are secretly about time. What began for him with a...
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Critic Joy Manning offers up Ansill, her favorite happy hour that rises above the rest in deals and atmosphere.
Your guide to hot deals and tickets soon to go on sale ...
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October is officially Breast Cancer Awareness month and two stores are showing their support. Les Richards at The Shops at Liberty Place will be...
Among the international regions that produce premium pinot noir, the California versions seem richer and juicier, deeper and darker. In this vein of...
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Roche Bobois is a Paris-based home store that’s got a great collection of furniture that ranges from super-slick to more transitional to wildly...
Cold weather means dry, splotchy skin and unmaintained pedicures. (We get your logic — why keep tootsies in sandal-ready shape when...
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Minar Palace, originally slated to debut in its new Walnut Street location months ago, is now finally open for business. But, a lot has changed in the...
Don’t let five minutes at Five Guys ruin your waistline
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Read the last Street Style here
To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale ...
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The newest green beauty feature at Macy's
A vegetarian tasting menu worth tasting
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