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Off the Cuff

I write this just as a conclave of cardinals is set to begin selecting the new pope, a process that will provide an important answer […]

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Home: A Taste of Spring

When Jayson Grossberg, owner of Alphabet Soup Catering and chef/partner at 707, invites his Ardmore neighbors into his professional-grade home kitchen for a bite, they […]

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Travel: Island Hopping: Villas Plus

All the privacy of a plush seaside villa, all the amenities of a top-flight resort: That’s the (trend-driven) idea behind Grand Isle Resort in Great […]

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Pulse: Style: Marketplace: Makeover Story

Center City shoppers let out a collective sob upon hearing that Barneys New York Co-Op had decided not to open on Walnut Street back in […]

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Pulse: Style: Ragas Report

Shop Talk : MONKEY HILL“It’s nice for things to have stories,” says Bruce Imber, co-owner of Monkey Hill, Lambertville’s funkiest shelter emporium, located in the […]

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Tonight

Why not try a Philadelphia Brewing Co. beer by the bottle. We had the Walt Wit last night at Grace Tavern and really enjoyed it.

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The Tax Man Cometh…

…and taketh. And taketh and taketh and taketh. We hate to remind you, but it’s April 15th. To help get you over the hateful hump, […]

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Travel With a Passion

16 fall weekend getaways built around cooking, architecture, art and history mean you’ll come home rested, relaxed, and slightly smarter than when you started. 16 […]

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Drinking And Dining With David Moore

David Moore has a couple recent blog posts about dining out with a bottle of wine. And when David Moore writes about pairing wine and […]

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From the Editor

I don’t know if Ruth Hillebrand ever visited Philadelphia, but her spirit is all over this year’s Top Doctors package, which was put together by […]

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Pulse: Out and About: Helium Takes Off

Helium Comedy Club, a $1 million, 240-seat venue along the artsy block of Sansom between 20th and 21st, is proving a dynamic addition to Center […]

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Pulse: Out and About: Must-See: Big Daddy Does Drama

After his 4,000-plus comedy shows, Big Daddy Graham (left) might shock his fans — or make them ecstatic — with his turn this month as […]

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Pulse: Manners: Joining the B-List

Sure, they’re expensive. But these days, Philly status seekers can’t afford not to buy a Bentley. Why pay $150,000 for a Mercedes-Benz S-class when it […]

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Pulse: People: How Often Do You Call Your Office When You’re On Vacation?

Kenny GamblePhiladelphia International Records“Every day, maybe once a day. I don’t really worry or anything; I call at a normal rate just to check up […]

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Pulse: Quick Takes

Stephen A., King of All MediaIt ain’t easy being Stephen A. Smith. Since he was featured in these pages in December, “Screamin’ A.” has scored […]