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Web Original: Dining Crimes: Unequal Service

As a woman who dines out very frequently, I have absolutely noticed a difference in the service I get depending on whether my date is […]

Restaurants

NoLibs Blind Item

From the annals of Craigslist comes this blind item. What restaurant do you think is described in this poorly spelled ad?

City Life

In the Garden: Planting Ahead

WHEN I PLANTED my first garden 30 years ago, in the hard- scrabble backyard of an apartment at 23rd and Walnut, I worked out every […]

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Gardening: Looking Glass

This season, we’ve fallen for the tiny, perfect terrariums of Sharon Kaszan, foliage grower at Meadowbrook Farm. Easier to maintain than houseplants, terrariums require only […]

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Local Art: Seeing is Believing

IN THE DARK Ages, unread masses sought illumination in tales of saints, sinners and saviors set in churches’ stained-glass windows. Nowadays, modern aesthetic enlightenment awaits […]

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Hire Her: Katherine Glendinning

Owners of historic Philadelphia homes seek out Haddon Heights interior designer Katherine Glendinning for gently modern kitchen makeovers, tasteful bedroom suite renovations and magnificent dining […]

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Web Original: Right-Now Recipe: Pear Butter

Recently, I got a bunch of pears as part of my CSA from Red Earth Farms. They sat on the counter “ripening” until I knew […]

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Design: Let’s Mingle

We saw this room — designed by Bahdeebahdu’s RJ Thornburg — and instantly coveted its cool, eclectically chic look. His unexpectedly cohesive mix includes shaggy […]

Restaurants

Butcher & Singer Menus

Stephen Starr’s Butcher & Singer opens today in the former Striped Bass with an old school leather infused vibe. Check out Chef Shane Cash’s menu […]

City Life

Home: Domain: Next: New in Town

Sixth Borough believers, rejoice. BDDW, design-build furniture makers to demigods, has moved shop from Brooklyn to Port Richmond, sealing Philly’s status as the preferred refuge […]

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Visionary: Creg Oosterhart

“As a self-taught designer, if I had to have a bible, this collection would be it.” Domus 1928-1999, Volumes 1-12, $560 at Barnes & Noble, […]

Restaurants

Local 44 Beer List

Even though they’re not opening till late November, West Philadelphia’s Local 44 already has their opening night beer list set. Among the 20 sensational brews […]

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Single in Philly: 62 Real Philly Singles

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Projects: Bedtime Stories

At six-plus feet in length and width, a king-size bedis both seductively roomy and dastardly to dress up. We asked Ashton-Whyte owner Ellen Yazujian—a linens […]

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Single in Philly: Where Is the Love?

The FooderyThe Northern Liberties location has big tables for brew-lovers to sit at while they sample and discuss their favorite suds, as well as weekly […]