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Lost in Translation

Joey Vento started a big brouhaha by demanding that his customers order in English. But the reason why he did runs deeper than you might […]

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Features: Mystery at Rohm & Haas

There is good science, and there is bad science. The distance between the two is an infinitesimal divide. THERE IS GOOD science, and there is […]

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Departments: Society: Score-chester!

‘‘It’s the true walk of shame,” says a guy-about-town we’ll call Mr. Horndog. He’s harking back to his single days in the early ’90s, when […]

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Departments: Politics: Congratulations, Mayor Nutter

The biggest problem facing Philadelphia wasn’t much talked about during the recent mayoral primaries. And when it did come up, the enormity of the problem […]

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City Journal: The Last Porn Palace

AUGUST 3, 1984. Disco is finally and officially dead. Hair metal is in, in a big way. And the feminist movement just saw its first […]

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Departments: Loco Parentis: Car Sick

I’m sitting in my own car, in my own hometown, going less than 10 miles an hour — and I’m rigid with terror. My back […]

Restaurants

Blackbird Chef Eying Philadelphia

Alex Capasso of the three-belled Blackbird Dining Establishment in Collingswood is actively looking for a spot for a wine focused spot in Northern Liberties, Queen […]

Restaurants

More Pork Tacos Please

Marissa of Metroblogging Philadelphia has a favorite tacos al pastor of her own from Plaza Garibaldi on Washington Avenue. And best of all may be […]

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Good Life: Homegrown: Wrap Artists

We’ve found some of the most beautiful scarves — right here in Philadelphia Some of the most beautiful, changeable wool, satin and textured scarves come […]

Restaurants

Pick Up Some Taste

Make sure you pick up Philadelphia Weekly today and check out the glossy dining guide inside. Not only is there a story on some of […]

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Good Life: Runway Report: Got Legs?

Karen Pecarsky, owner and instructor at Urbanfront Pilates, says the secret to sculpting quads, hamstrings, calves and glutes is to work on the Reformer or […]

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Good Life: Runway Report: Spring Fling

Third Street Habit January Bartle of Third Street Habit is scooping up a range of blazers. “My customers are starting to feel a bit sloppy […]

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Good Life: Receipt: Lynn Doyle

Day One: Manicure with tip: $23 Salon Privé, Newtown; Groceries: $340.69 Acme; Lunch: $5.50 Chick-fil-A; Alcohol for party: $140.21 Newtown; Housekeeper bill: $550 Newtown; Haircut: […]

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Good Life: How We Spend: Trend: Taking Shape

Two thousand seven was a lovely summer. The weather was warm, the street cafés were bustling, and Shore traffic was tolerable. But the best — […]

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Good Life: Model Citizen: Raymond Partito, 72

Who: Custom tailor extraordinaire, crafting suits from scratch in everything from worsted wool to silk for high-profile clients like Sylvester Stallone and power attorney Jimmy […]