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14 Outdoor Entertaining Essentials

You’ve waited for it all winter: dinner, lunch, breakfast, brunch—out back. But first, please gently update your patio’s overwrought iron. Starting with that table. Replace […]

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2011 Shore Issue: A Morning at Uncle Bill’s

Paris? London? Cape Cod? They’re all beautiful. But when summer rolls around, there’s just one place a real Philadelphian wants to be. From ice-cream cones […]

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How to Save Your Marriage (In Only Six Words)

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Philly Mag Wins Five CRMA Awards!

Good news! Philadelphia magazine took home five prizes at the City and Regional Magazine Association awards ceremony last night. We’ve got links to all the […]

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One of Us: Milton Street

My full name is … T. Milton Street Sr. I am a … community activist, son of two God-fearing parents, and candidate for Mayor of […]

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Eileen Law: Psychic Detective

Let’s start large, with a story. Since everything about Eileen Law is large, and there are plenty of stories. She’s been a private eye for […]

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Marc Rayfield: Boss of the Blowhards

There’s a cluster of framed photos atop a filing cabinet in Marc Rayfield’s corner office in the Center City building where WYSP and KYW Radio […]

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Obamacare? Yes!

Linda Aiken knew from her first day as a new nurse that America’s health-care system sucked: “You’re giving everything you have to your patients, and […]

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Five Empanadas to Try

Casona At this Cuban hotspot, two sizeable half moons of golden, crispy fried dough surround chipotle-sauced chicken and come alongside a colorful trio of dipping […]

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New and Notable: Fathom Seafood House

Chef Mike Stollenwerk has had a busy year. First he opened Fish, then he closed and re-opened his original BYOB Little Fish in a new […]

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New and Notable: Indian Restaurant

Keep your eye on West South Street: What once housed dive bars and barber shops is now home to a wine bar (Jet), an award-winning […]

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New and Notable: Plenty

East Passyunk has become quite the restaurant destination with the likes of Fond, Salt & Pepper and Le Virtù, but for decent prepared foods, the […]

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Let Us Eat Cake

Officially, we go to Headhouse Market, which opens for the season in May, for leafy greens and other good-for-you produce. But we’re not averse to […]

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Drink This Now: XXX Shine

What is it? An 88.8-proof white whiskey from Philadelphia Distilling (the maker of Bluecoat Gin) just hitting state store shelves. What the hell is white […]

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Philly Restaurateurs Are Getting Into the Farm Business

FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, the phrase “farm-to-table” has been splashed across menus at restaurants of a certain ilk. It’s sort of meaningless — don’t […]