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The Philly Places and Things Jezabel Careaga Can’t Live Without
The stylish Argentine entrepreneur dishes out sweet alfajores at her eponymous West Philly cafe, slings minimalist home goods at her neighboring boutique, and is opening […]
What Maximalist Studios’ Jaithan Kochar and Eddie Ross Can’t Live Without
Wayne residents Jaithan Kochar and Eddie Ross are design whizzes and co-owners of Maximalist Studios, an impressive new creative and events space in Norristown. Here, […]
Girl Scouts Exec Kim E. Fraites-Dow’s Favorite Things
With business savvy and a stylish eye, Radnor resident Fraites-Dow has helped to build institutions like the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Now, she’s […]
Connoisseur: Naomi Stein’s Favorite Things
Washington Square West resident Naomi Stein, owner of Design Manifest, has been dreaming up gorgeous interior design plans for local movers and shakers for years. […]
Connoisseur: Wendell Holland’s Favorite Things
That’s right: West Philly resident Wendell Holland is a Penn Law grad, founder of furniture company Beve Unlimited, and the winner of last spring’s Survivor: […]
Connoisseur: Alex Gushner’s Favorite Things
The fourth-generation Boyds men’s buyer told us all about the new $10M Boyds renovation, his favorite places to dine and drink, and his scouting trips […]
Connoisseur: Sydney Grims’ Favorite Things
As director of business development for her family’s Fearless Restaurants, Sydney Grims is a rising Philly dining-scene star — the one behind the pop-y rebrand […]
Connoisseur: Mike Ski’s Favorite Things
As owner of sought-after design firm and tattoo studio True Hand Society, Ski has dreamed up the branding for some of Philly’s best shops, restaurants, […]
Connoisseur: Randi Sirkin’s Favorite Things
Randi Sirkin has been making magic happen inside Stephen Starr’s restaurants for decades. Here, a few of her favorite things: Treasures On my feet: Ann […]
Edmondo Blando’s Favorite Things
The fashionable, fast-talking owner of Salon Vanity in Rittenhouse tends to the tresses of many a Philly socialite and news anchor. Here, he dishes on […]
Connoisseur: Mark Kuhn’s Favorite Things
The CEO of Oat Foundry — the local artsy engineering agency that builds Honeygrow’s split flap signs and sconces for Stephen Starr’s Le Coucou — […]
Connoisseur: Nicole Cole’s Favorite Things
At home: Nicole Cole’s eye for utility and elegance extends to everything she touches, be it the bowls and planters she makes at Vestige Home; […]
