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Feature: Cocktail of the Moment: The Rittenhouse Sour

Step 1Fill a 10-ounce glass with ice. [sidebar] Step 2Add 2 ounces good rye whiskey, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 ounce simple syrup, […]

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Feature: The Cheesesteak Cookie

It’s finally happened: The iconic Philly sandwich has muscled its way onto the dessert menu with … the cheesesteak cookie. Baker Melissa Torre of Queen […]

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Feature: Barbecue in Philly Bars

A guy walks into an Irish pub and orders … West Carolina hickory-smoked, hand-pulled-and-chopped pork barbecue and smoked brisket with a side of collards. It’s […]

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Feature: “The Fishmonger’s Apprentice”

Are you wondering how to … 1. Bone the notoriously complicated shad?  2. Put that leftover squid ink sac to good use?  3. Prepare fish […]

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Feature: Fire Water

SPIRIT: Ardbeg Corryvreckan Islay Single Malt Whisky. SAYS WHO?: Lew Bryson, Pennsylvania-based managing editor of Malt Advocate magazine. WHY: Islay whiskies, made on an island […]

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The Goods: Plaid for Men

Photography by Ryan Lavine

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Philly Post: Cultured: Our Favorite Intriguing Artifacts From Three New Exhibits

The Helicoprion Sometimes extinction is a good thing, as in the case of this Jaws-as-conceived-by-Robert Rodriguez creature that, lucky for us, predated humans by a […]

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The Goods: Handmade-in-Philly Valentines

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Fitadelphia: 2011’s Best Races

Tough Mudder Distance: 9 miles. Good for: A challenge. Why it rocks: Designed by British Special Forces, Allentown’s Ironman-meets-Burning Man combo of mud, ropes, hills, […]

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Restaurant Review: Hop Angel Brauhaus

The former Blue Ox is, like its predecessor, all German, all the time. New owners Mike “Scoates” Scotese and Patrick McGinley, who also helm the […]

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Restaurant Review: Marabella Meatball Co.

If the name of this quick-service meatball shop sounds familiar, it should — yes, it’s those Marabellas, of the eponymous restaurants. There are multiple meatball […]

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Restaurant Review: Salt & Pepper

A restaurant’s mojo is often tied up in its location, but this beloved, under-the-radar BYO has not only survived its move from Queen Village to […]

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Fitadelphia: Three People Every Philadelphia Runner Should Know

NoLibs runner and trainer Phil Clark customizes training plans, builds your skills with drills, and films your feet in motion to find the best sneaks […]

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Fitadelphia: Inspirational Stories From Philadelphians Who Got Fit

Keith Adams 32, Phoenixville In June 2009, an admittedly unhappy Adams, a former high-school wrestler and Navy man, stepped on the scale: 313 pounds. “That […]

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Fitadelphia: Celebrity-Chef Diet: Healthy Recipes

Solomonov’s Mushroom and Barley Soup SERVES 4 1⁄2 c. thinly sliced Spanish onion 6 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered 1 c. crimini mushrooms, cleaned and […]