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June 2009

Cover Story
The Shore 2009
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)
Christine Speer
Reported by Michael Callahan, Carrie Denny, Dan P. Lee, Lauren McCutcheon, Ashley Primis, Jessica Remo and Bridget Salmons
 
 

Features

Photo Ops

The best point-and-shoot spots at the shore
 

Shore 2009: Atlantic City

The best things to do from morning until ... next morning
 
 

Shore 2009: Boardwalk!

For exercisers, for gluttons,
For observers of both
 

Shore 2009: Breakfast and Brunch

The best starts to long days at the beach
 
 

Shore 2009: Candies, Fudge & Taffy

For sending to folks back home, for nibbling between meals
 

Shore 2009: Casual Eats

Great food, cheap — and places where you don’t have to change out of your bathing suit to get it
 
 

Shore 2009: Day Trips

Things to do at the beach that in no way involve sand
In your shorts
 

Shore 2009: Dining Out

Our roster of call-the-sitter-type feasts
 
 

Shore 2009: Doughnuts (& other baked goods)

The breakfast (and snack, and dessert) of champions
 

Shore 2009: Fun & Games

Amusements for all ages
 
 

Shore 2009: Gear

Boards, bikes, and whatever else you need to play
 

Shore 2009: Hangouts & Nightlife

For when the sun is low and a beer on your deck won’t cut it
 
 

Shore 2009: Ice Cream

Get your licks while the sun sizzles
 

Shore 2009: Junk Food

Worth the hour you’ll have to wait before you get back in the water
 
 

Shore 2009: Kids

Fun ideas for tantrum-free days
 

Shore 2009: Lifeguards

Almost As Hot As The Weather
 
 

Shore 2009: Pizza

Any way you like it
 

Shore 2009: Rainy Days

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow. Until Then, There’s ...
 
 

Shore 2009: Sand

The best beaches for everything
 

Shore 2009: Seafood

Just because it’s everywhere doesn’t mean it’s all the same. Here, your best bets for dining in or taking out.
 
 

Shore 2009: Shopping

From shell soaps to sundresses: What to buy and where to buy it
 

Shore 2009: Water

Not all surf is created equal. The best for sailing, snorkeling, hanging 10 ...
 
 

The Royal Family

When Lee Tabas went public with a letter questioning his brother Robert’s leadership of the family bank in Narberth, he...
Vicki Glembocki
 

Will This Doctor Hurt Your Baby?

Thanks to celebrity anti-vaccine crusaders like Jenny McCarthy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Children’s Hospital doctor and vaccine inventor Paul...
Jason Fagone
 
 

Wrongful Death

Over the course of a century, Wolf Block grew into one of Philadelphia’s most famous law firms, a power base...
Jason Fagone
 
 

Departments

Celebrity: The Arthur Kade Project

The most despised man in cyberspace right now is from Philly. Should we be proud of him, or ashamed?
Dan P. Lee
 

Comebacks: Dead Man Talking

Local journalist Brian Hickey was lost to the world for a month after being left for dead on a South...
Brian Hickey
 
 

Exit Interview: Glenn Beck

The former Philadelphia radio talker makes a splash on Fox News
Richard Rys
 

Subcultures: Killer Sex

It was the perfect tabloid story: a former Penn Ph.D. student caught up in a violent S&M love triangle. But...
Matthew Teague
 
 
 

Dining, Food & Wine

Alphabet Soup Review: A Tale of Two Restaurants

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...
Joy Manning
 

Girasole Review: Restaurant Revival

Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts is studded with lackluster restaurants geared toward hungry ­theatergoers. They’re a captive audience, a steady...
Joy Manning
 
 

In Search Of: Updated Summer Drinks

The coolest new summer drinks.
Victor Fiorillo
 

Taste: Dinner With ... Brooke Higgins

Chef and co-owner, the Northeast’s Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Taste: Eat This Now: Tamales

Anyone who's shopped the 9th Street Market lately will tell you the moniker “Italian” no longer suits. Sure, DiBruno’s, Claudio’s...
Lauren McCutcheon
 

Taste: Where We're Eating

RelishNorthwest PhillyAt first glance, the hotel-­lobby-esque decor of this new restaurant/jazz club — from the Bynum brothers of Zanzibar Blue...
 
 

­Taste: Grape-Onomics

With people eating out less and less, our beloved BYOs are doing anything
they can to stay alive 
David Fields
 
 

Shopping & Style

Experts: Family Jewels

Jewelry connoisseurs can stop mourning the loss of the Jack Kellmer Company, which recently closed after 72 years. Jeff Kellmer...
Allison Stadd
 

Now Open: Sustaining Style

A beloved eco - everything store gets a second spot on South Street
Allison Stadd
 
 

Retail Report: June Sales

Lambertville’s Lime Boutique has curated an amazing handbag collection from brands like Kooba, Botkier and Rebecca Minkoff, to name a...
Allison Stadd
 

Seasonal Style: Fit to Be Tied

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...
Carrie Denny
 
 

Shop Talk: Dolled Up

Main Line salon fixture Raya Yukhimov has opened an edgy two floor spot, Raya Coiffure/Boutique, with her husband, Leonard Kadyshes...
Allison Stadd
 

Trimmings: Linked In

Dad already has a silver pair of cuff links. For Father’s Day, give him some to jazz up his suited...
Carrie Denny
 
 
 

Pulse

60-Second critic: SEPTA’s Quiet Ride

Many conductors appear blasé about shushing chatty offenders, leaving stewing riders to confront yakkers
Michael Callahan
 

At Your Service: Life Goes On

We asked local etiquette expert Gail Madison how to handle the sometimes - awkward social aspects of joblessness
Janine White
 
 

At Your Service: So, You’ve Been Laid Off ...

There are people in your corner. We’ve rounded up five local experts to help you navigate those murky unemployment waters
Janine White
 

Books: What’s Your Beach Book?

Summer reads — and pool party conversation-starters — for every Philadelphian
Valerie Yeager
 
 

Brooke De la Villanova: High Society

Say what you want about the French — they know how to throw a party.
 

Character: Billy Paul

Grammy-winning singer of the 1972 Gamble-and-Huff-produced ode to infidelity “Me and Mrs. Jones
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Chatter: Ad City

How is a self-published first novel by Denise Steen getting such colossal exposure?
Don Steinberg
 

Chatter: Positively Philly

This month, Philadelphia is poised to become the most positive place on earth
John Marchese
 
 

Media: Moving On Up

Comcast’s new weapon for world domination
Don Steinberg
 

Pursuits: Hot Tickets

Five things that should be on your radar in June
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Q&A: Boyz II Men

This month, the remaining members of Boyz II Men bring their 21-year tightly harmonized repertoire to Resorts
Victor Fiorillo
 

Reason to go green #4,824: Free Parking

An absolutely selfish reason for Philadelphians to go green in a big way
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Trends: Suddenly Scooter

We caught up with some unexpected ­scooterers to find out why they’re reinventing the urban commute 
Mara Zepeda
 

Trouble: Hog Wild

How motorcycles are killing New Hope
Michael Callahan
 
 
 

Other

Above Par: The Best Courses

Ty Wenger roams fairways far and wide in search of the top 10 area courses
Ty Wenger
 

Ask a Top Doc: Do the new 100+ SPF sun blocks really work?

William James, MD, a Top Doctor and dermatologist, tells us if we should toss our old bottles.
Jenna Bergen, reported by Stephanie...
 
 

Ask the Expert: Can’t We Just Ask for Cash?

Wedding planner Sheryl Garman gives tips for keeping your manners in check.
Kelly Owens
 

Ask the Expert: How Can I Help My Guests Beat the Heat?

Been-there, seen-that events director Dan Hoch gives us some clues on keeping your summer wedding cool.
Erica Beinlich
 
 

AWESOME OPENINGS: JimmyStyle

This local style guru’s giving us one more reason to love South Philly
Carrie Denny
 

Boost Your Health With Herbs

Power-packed herbs are where it’s at—and this NoLibs hot spot is where you can get them.
Jenna Bergen
 
 

Finding The Dress: Trunk Shows Coming to a Bridal Salon Near You

Check out our list of area trunk shows to see if your favorite is coming to town.
 

Finding the Dress: Trunk Shows Coming to a Bridal Salon Near You

Check out our list of area trunk shows to see if your favorite designer is coming to town.
 
 

Fitness Programs That Can Whip You — and Your Golf Game — Into Shape

Our favorite local golf-geared fitness programs.
Tim McGovern
 

Five Super-Tasty — and Way-Better-for-You — Dessert Recipes for the Fourth

Three local chefs share the healthy summer treats guests will love.
Jenna Bergen, additional reporting by...
 
 

Getting Outta Here: Three Great Deals for Summer

Travel editor Christy Speer shares three great deals she’s got her eye on this summer
Christine Speer
 

GREEN SCENE: Eco-Picnic

Home editor Lauren McCutcheon tells us how to make sure our picnic dishes don’t end up in a landfill.
Lauren McCutcheon
 
 

Groomsmen’s Gifts

A roundup of some of our favorite picks for your best guy to give his best guys.
Lauren Jennings
 

Healthy Life’s Guide to the Greens

From where to play to who to see to help you shape up and sharpen your swing, we rounded up...
 
 

OBSESSED: Picks from our Style Squad

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OBSESSED: Picks from our Style Squad

Our style-savvy editors go out and about to scout the latest fashions.
 

ON THE HOMEFRONT: Stealing Ideas From the Homes We Feature

Our neighborhood Home editor pops by with her current obsession.
Lauren McCutcheon
 
 

Pretty Local Favors

Our suggestions for made-in-Philly tokens of your affection and gratitude.
Erica Beinlich
 

ROUNDUP: 7 Manly Man Barber Shops That'll Pamper Your Pop

When it comes to salon pampering, Mom always gets first dibs. This Father’s Day, sign up dear ole Dad for...
Carrie Denny, with reporting by...
 
 

Sip to Your Health: Three Super-Tasty Herbal Iced-Tea Recipes

From lowering blood pressure to fighting allergies, you can fill your glass guilt-free with these all-natural herbal teas all summer...
Jenna Bergen
 

STORE SNAPSHOT: Sevilla Smith

Our stealthy stakeouts of shop-worthy area boutiques.
Lauren Jennings and Erica Beinlich
 
 

STREET STYLE: Rittenhouse Square

Our style-savvy editors go out and about to scout the latest fashions.
 

Swim Your Way Slim: Five Ways to Kick Your Water Workout Into High Gear

Sweat Fitness’s water aerobics instructor tells you how
Leah Benner
 
 

Swim Your Way Slim: No Pool? No Problem!

Area pools where you can take a dip now — and no, there’s not a waiting list!
Justine Garbarino
 

Swim Your Way Slim: Water Workouts That’ll Whip You Into Shape

The region’s 12 hottest classes that’ll keep you cool all summer long
Leah Benner
 
 

Turn Your Golf Game Into a Workout

Local trainer Mike Smaltz of Bryn Mawr’s Platoon Fitness tells you how.
Tim McGovern
 

WHAT WE’RE SHOPPING FOR: Nude Shoes

They’re in, they’re essential, and we’re on a mission to find the perfect pair.
Carrie Denny
 
 

WHERE WE’LL BE SHOPPING THIS SUMMER: Avalon

These stylish fashion boutiques are almost enough — almost — to keep us off the beach
Carrie Denny
 
 
 
 

January 2009

Philadelphia Home: Precious ResourcesAlycia Lane RespondsDawn’s Dark Days
More
 

February 2009

The Radicals Among UsThe New Good LifeEat, Pray, Live.
More
 
 

March 2009

Dispatches From the FieldFast, Fabulous, Affordable EscapesWe Loved Them. We Loved Them Not.
More
 

April 2009

The Next Generation of Great Philadelphia Doctors, Part 2Seo CoolHospital Abbreviation Key
More
 
 

May 2009

The 2009 Philly Mag 50And Starring Michael Smerconish, as HimselfMike vs. Mike
More
 

June 2009

Shore 2009: SandPhoto OpsThe Royal Family
More
 
 

July 2009

Endless Summer Fun: With the KidsRon Rubin Was HereEndless Summer Fun: With Your Pets
More
 

August 2009

The Best Philadelphian 2009: Dr. John Pryor, 1966-2008What Ever Happened to the South Philly Mob?2009 Best of Philly Highlights
More
 
 

September 2009

Life at the TopBeating the OddsIs This the Best School In Philadelphia?
More
 

October 2009

This Party SucksBeach HavenDennis Alter and the Tragedy of Advanta
More
 
 

November 2009

The Power Fifty 2009: Why They Didn't Make the ListThe Power FiftyWill Philly Bite on Texas BBQ?
More
 

December 2009

Back From the DeadYo, I'm From Philly!Last Days of the French Chef
More
 
 
 
 
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Best of Philly

Win Big with Best of Philly! Enter to win one of five fabulous Best of Philly prize packages!
 
 

Design Home 2010

Follow our progress as we continue the development of our 2010 Design Home in Lower Gwynedd, PA! Meet the builder, see floor plans and more as our grand project unfolds.
 
 

Craft Beer Experience

Featuring over 80 local brewed craft beers, food pairings, guest educators, brewers and more! September 25. City Tap House.
 
 

Philadelphia BYOB Restaurant Guide

See suggested restaurants with recommended wine pairings. Great Food & Great Wine.
 
 
 
 

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