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14_LIFE
A Tribute to Joe Sarnese
23_THE MENU
The Art of The Meal, A DINE-asty Called Cescaphe by Lauren Gordon photos by Phil Kramer 24_Choice Cuts by Bob O’Brien photo by Silver Ogbogu 25_The Art of the Meal: Philly’s Finest Get their Just Desserts by Lauren Gordon
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50_BRIDES GUIDE Magnificent Grandeur 52_Bridal Noir
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State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson: Small Business, Big Vision by Anna Palij
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Cescaphe Joseph Volpe doesn’t consider himself a visionary. Despite the fact that he transformed a dilapidated movie theater in a run-down Northern Liberties neighborhood into a ballroom befitting Cinderella and her glass slipper. This owner/chef recently added Tendenza to his elite line-up of catering venues that includes Cescaphe Ballroom and The Atrium at the Curtis Center. See page 23. 4
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Dr. Cohen and Staff are dedicated to addressing all of your orthodontic needs. We are committed to staying current with the latest technology and advances in orthodontics. Everyone in our office understands that each patient presents with different needs and expectations and we do our best to address them in a professional and compassionate manner. Since the beauty of your smile is a direct reflection on the doctor, in our office the doctor himself performs all of the “wire bending” and cementing of appliances. We feel strongly that this delivers the highest quality of orthodontic care possible. You will appreciate our level of commitment to achieve the finest result possible.
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Dear Joe We know there are thousands of people dialing your cellphone for the last time, tonight, November 7, 2010. We can’t let you go. As though somehow, this is all a big mistake and you are going to answer. Always happy. Always ready to help. You never said no. You never let anyone down. Even if it meant that you had to take the hit. You didn’t complain. You didn’t gossip. You wore your heart on your sleeve and lived your life — both the good times and the bad — the way you wanted to live it. Out in the open. With friends and family around you. Enjoying every moment. We will never forget the day we first met you. We walked into your office at the Hilton on April 15th, 2005 — prepared to convince you that our magazine was the perfect fit for you and your casino. But you already knew that before we even got there. You did your homework, you said. And loved everything you read and heard about us. You wanted to be part of it. You loved your old Philly neighborhood. You told us that a magazine like ours was destined to be a huge success. Because everyone wants to stay connected to their memories. You kicked down that first big door for us in Atlantic City and made sure that we were taken seriously as professionals. You believed in our dream. We will never forget that. You loved your family above all and never missed a chance to talk about your kids and their accomplishments. You once said that the only things that really mattered in life were family and health. Those were the only prayers you asked of us when you were going through tough times. Tough times that we all experience when we chase our dreams. You have taught many people many lessons, my friend. To be loyal. To honor commitments. To remember where you came from. That traditions and family matter. You told us to give from the heart. And keep the good things you do for others quiet. Because people have pride. You reminded us to count our blessings. To get up no matter how many times they knock you down. Keep your word, you said. Don’t promise if you can’t come through. Live your life. Live it hard. And be ready to face the consequences if you make a mistake. You told us that it’s good to say ‘I’m sorry.’ But mean it. We are all so very sad this seventh day in November Daylight Savings Sunday. Heaven certainly got a lot brighter this morning. And we are left here in the dark to mourn your loss. Tomorrow, we will celebrate your life. As bright as the smile on your face. Because that is the legacy you left behind. We are blessed to have called you ‘friend.’ Every corner in every neighborhood across town is straining to hear the echo of your laughter. You are larger than life. You will always be with us.
Joseph A. Sarnese
VP National Marketing, Bally’s Park Place September 6, 1957 to November 7, 2010 Whenever you need me, look up. I am the man in the moon. The stars in your eyes. Whispering to your children and calming your stormy seas. —DRJ
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THE BRIDES GUIDE Joseph Volpe
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he four-story home is one of the most lavish in Philadelphia featuring five brand new full baths, two new half-baths and five bedrooms, most of which come complete with a stunning signature chandelier. The building, which housed a museum from 1922 to 2008, has undergone minimal changes to its structure. Aside from the installation of all new electrical and plumbing systems, this home maintains its classic elegance, featuring 10 fireplaces among its numerous amenities. Its dark hardwood floors echo with every step you take in the refurbished rooms throughout this rowhome mansion. Explore the details that await you in every corner of this awe-inspiring showcase. The house is filled with hidden gems such as a 2nd floor wet bar with a sink, refrigerator and microwave, a 4th floor kitchen space adjacent to the deck and an optional roof deck with a breathtaking view of the city in all its splendor. The yard area proves how beautiful a city space can be with topiaries and an enclosed but stunning view of the surrounding brick homes and stained glass windows. With a current asking price of $2,290,000, this majestic home marries classic with contemporary featuring the safety of modern living. It comes complete with a security system with 5 keypads that detect motion, broken glass and smoke. The sound of the doorbell triggers four video screens that automatically display the front entrance so you can see who’s calling on you. Though all original woodwork has been retained, it has been perfectly restored to its original splendor, striking a breathtaking balance between old world details and state-of-the-art convenience. Once inside, you will find few reasons to leave its confines.
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Joseph Volpe doesn’t consider himself a visionary. Despite the fact that he transformed a dilapidated movie theater in a run-down Northern Liberties neighborhood into a ballroom befitting Cinderella and her glass slipper. Chef and owner of Cescaphe – a name inspired by the nicknames for his daughters Francesca and Sophia – Volpe’s humble beginnings date back to his childhood. After losing his father at a young age, he turned to his grandfather – the family’s favorite cook – for paternal support. His Pop’s words of wisdom were seasoned with a passion for palatable pleasures. The holiday season, in particular, was filled with aromas more memorable than pine and myrrh. For more than a week between Christmas and New Year, Michael Rago arose every morning at 5 to prepare his elaborate feasts. (continues on page 77 )
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rored by customers’ dedication to the Lombardi team. “There are so many generations of people that have been coming to us,” Anthony said. “We’ve had the same customers for years.” While competition is always a motivating factor in delivering the best product possible, Anthony says little of it comes from butcher shops any more. “There’s just not many left,” he said. “There are very few and even fewer good ones.” Dedication to the old-fashioned butcher shop modality hasn’t stopped Lombardi’s from evolving, either. About five years ago, the store began selling oven-prepared food. “We’re keeping up with the times with all the prepared food,” he said. Their menu is chock full of items like Chicken Cordon Bleu, Marinated Turkey London Broil and Season Flank and Hanger Steak. Anthony emphasizes that the store’s primary focus is still meat, however. “We do enough prepared food that we can control and the selections are really good,” he said. The store also sells some canned goods and Italian specialty items such as cheeses and pasta. At the end of the day, it’s all about the personalized experience that Lombardi’s offers its patrons. “You get to know your customer. You know what they like so you can satisfy them more,” Anthony said. n Lombardi’s Prime Meats is a member of the PRH Business Network.
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TALK OF THE TOWN Location: 3020 S. Broad St. Philadelphia. 215.551.7277
Serving Philadelphia for more than 50 years
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The Details: Opened in the spring of 1997, this steak and sandwich shop was a collaborative family effort. When Bill Sr. was driving
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along the highway, he saw the slogan, “Talk of the Town.” The family adopted the name in hopes of turning their steak shop into just that.
Owner: Bill D’ Ambrosia, Cheryl and Bill Sr.
Talk of the Town offers hot and cold party trays as well as their famous Boardwalk Fries, bringing “an ocean of taste” to Broad Street.
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Location: 523 White Horse Pike. Oaklyn NJ. 856.854.1117
Owner: Vincent and Nancy Criniti
The Details: This pasta shop called South Philadelphia home for 25 years before owners decided to bring their old-fashioned, homemade Italian pasta to Southern New Jersey more than a
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decade ago. Criniti’s Pasta is more than a premium pasta spot specializing in Ravioli, Manicotti, Stuffed Shells, Gnocchi, Cavatelli & Lasagna made fresh daily on the premises. Customers
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find everything from catering services to pre-ordered dishes. They also offer a variety of Italian delicacies from fresh marinated mozzarella balls to tasty imported cheeses.
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1601 Oregon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19145-4596
Owner/Chef: Angelo Lutz and partner Monica Pandolfi
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new establishment. The menu features everything from omelets to desserts and also offers catering and takeout services.
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Location: 1701 S. 8th St. Philadelphia. 215.334.1056
Owner: Joseph DiCristo Chef: Jerry Ngee
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locals. When John Lee responded to an ad seeking a head chef, the owner and cook embarked on a unique, first-time-ever restaurant venture nestled in the heart of the neighborhood. Today,
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The Details: This second generation, 54-year-old establishment originally opened under owner Sylvio DiCristo in 1956 and was the very first Chinese Restaurant serving South Philadelphia
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this local landmark still features the same variety of savory, succulent Asian specialties. And unbeknown to most, J.C.’s has some of the best wings in the city.
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PENROSE DINER Location: 2016 Penrose Avenue. Philadelphia. 215.465.1097 Owners: Bill Kolovos Manuel Baroody Pete Dovas
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The Details: Though this favorite local diner has been serving the community for nearly 60 years, the current owners have been at the helm for 12 years now. The popular eatery has a comfortable
family atmosphere where patrons from 2-years-old to 80-years-young return sometimes three times a day to enjoy a variety of delectable dishes from morning to midnight. They offer a unique diner
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selection including finger lickin’ delicious ribs. No matter what you’re craving or when, tell a friend to “Meet Me at the Penrose” and enjoy some real ‘food for thought.’
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UNCLE TOMY’S Location: 1653 S. 27th St. Philadelphia. 215.271.0250
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The Details: Uncle Tomy’s, formerly known as ‘Uncle Tony’s,’ has been serving the South Philadelphia community since 1972. With a quick spelling switch from an “N” to an “M”, Uncle Tomy’s started wowing its
customers with perfectly prepped pizzeria favorites as well as gourmet entrees like meatloaf stuffed with cheese & bacon and Cornish Hens. Tomasco’s wife and son help make this neighborhood mainstay a must-stop for
hungry customers near and far, sharing their culinary skills and favorite family recipes. Stop-in, take-out or have Uncle Tomy’s cater your next get-together.
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Location: 2300 S. 16th St. Philadelphia. 215.271.5545
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The Details: For the past 24 years, Mi Pal’s has been serving the Philadelphia area with authentic homemade food. Mi Pal’s was the first deli to introduce Boars Head
Cold Cuts in Philadelphia. Tom would drive to New York on a regular basis to pick up the meats because there were no other distributors in Philadelphia until 1990.
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FRANGELLI’S BAKERY Location: 847 W. Ritner St. Philadelphia. 215.271.7878
Owner: John Colosi photos by James Cardelli
The Details: Though Frangelli’s Bakery originally opened in 1947, current owner John Colosi took over the business in January 2010. Despite the change in ownership, Colosi promises that all of the neighborhood’s favorite cakes and donuts will remain
the same. They are still made with the same original recipes. Donuts are still filled on the spot with homemade creams and jellies to keep the fresh, familiar taste of this old world bakery alive in the neighborhood where Colosi grew up. He is taking even further steps to
honor this rustic bakery of his childhood by featuring a Frangelli’s old signature product. Ice cream donuts - delicious powdered-sugar pastries filled with a block of melt-in-your-mouth ice cream - are back on the menu. Stop by and taste a memory.
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Jelly Donuts
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Location: 1626 S. 9th St. Philadelphia. 215.463.6811
Owners: Susan Tavella
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The Details: Imagine eating a delectable pumpkin pancake smothered in syrup and homemade loving. That is exactly the kind of comfort food you’ll get at Vincenzo’s Deli. Owner Susan Tavella
has been cooking for her customers, who are like intimate friends, for 16 years now. You can enjoy all three major meals at this deli and often, Susan says, many do. Pull up a seat and watch
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her simmer some of her famous homemade soups. Or have a friendly chat with a long list of loyal patrons who can’t get enough of her mouthwatering specials and famous customer service.
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DE MARCO’S ITALIAN SPECIALTIES Location: 1338 Jackson St. Philadelphia. 215.463.9666
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The Details: This familyowned business began with the famous old world Italian know-how and dedication for which South Philadelphia is most famous. Jimmy De Marco, however, adds a unique element to his deli
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that sets him apart from most -- hand-crafted, made-toorder gift baskets for any occasion. De Marco’s always is busy filling orders for their one-of-a-kind specialty baskets (including their popular Wedding Baskets)
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and provides catering on both small and large scales. In the midst of all of these tasty offerings, don’t forget to enjoy their delicious signature sandwiches!
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The Old World Feast - thinly sliced Prosciutto, Soppressata, Sharp Provolone Cheese, Sweet Roasted Peppers and sliced Eggplant
RISTORANTE TRE SCALINI IVER. RIVER TO R ORHOOD.
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Location: 1915 E. Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia. 215.551.3870
Owners: Franca DiRenzo
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The Details: Looking for a rustic Italian atmosphere with authentic Cucina Molisana recipes that go beyond the meatballs? Franca, a native to Italy, is a hands-on chef for everything from the shopping to selecting the
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original recipes to the quality control and of course, the cooking. While visiting Tre Scalini, Franca suggests you enjoy the rustic restaurant by ordering your meals “family style.” Everyone has a chance to share the delicious
variety of homemade foods Tre Scalini offers. Dine on delicacies like wild boar and a variety of seasonal wild game – authentic recipes for which this neighborhood favorite is noted.
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Baby Goat with rosemary and potatoes (enjoy early spring)
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DOC’S UNION PUB Location: 1843 S. 2nd St. Philadelphia. 267.974.8602
Owner: Mike Neil Brian Burroughs Chef: Mike Connell
The Details: As the luck of the Irish would have it, South Philadelphia gained a new-era corner pub on St. Patrick’s Day in 2000. Doc’s Union Pub underwent extensive renovations to all three floors and now
offers patrons the best of both worlds. Sip on a brew at this favorite local pub downstairs or plan a catered party in the upstairs dining room with outdoor deck. Its regular menu offers tasty options like Carnival Pizza to
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accompany unique cocktails like Pumpkin Martinis - one of more than 20 martinis served. Or relax with one of your beloved beers - more than 35 varieties available.
NEW YORK BAKERY Location: 2215 S. 11th St. Philadelphia. 215.389.5912
Owners: Stephen Candeloro
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The Details: After Stephen Candeloro’s father Domenic, a former Navy Yard worker, took over the New York Bakery in 1945, everyone but the principal of nearby Epiphany of Our Lord School yearned for his Sunday morning tomato pies. The pies were so popular, in fact that the principal insisted
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the baker shut down on Sundays. When asked why, the principal revealed that the kids were taking money from their church envelopes to sneak a piece of the sinfully delicious pie. Stephen’s father candidly told her that if his pizza – aka “Church Pizza” by the bakery’s faithful following – was more
interesting than church, they had a bigger problem on their hands. With the same jolly, carefree spirit, Stephen mans the old world brick oven of this famous go-to spot to provide his family’s traditional fresh-baked breads and delicacies to generations of loyal customers.
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Location: 2700 S. Darien St. Philadelphia. 215.755.3354
Owner: Charles and Melissa D’Alessandro
The Details: When Charles was 11 years old, he inquired about a job at a local grocery store. He’s been in the food business ever since. This first generation deli opened its doors to a grateful neighborhood 19 years ago.
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Since then, it has made it to the top of everyone’s list including Fox 29’s ‘Hot List’ for the past three years and Philly Magazine’s “Best Of” lineup. The secret to this deli’s ongoing success? Consistency. Charles
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personally prepares every sandwich ensuring that each order meets the discretionary tastes of his loyal customers. Among that faithful lineup is a busload of SEPTA drivers who haven’t missed a Friday lunch in almost two decades.
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TONY LUKE’S Location: 39 E. Oregon Avenue. Philadelphia. 215.551.5725
The Details: Imagine yourself on the deserts of Dubai, parched, starving and longing for refuge from the sun and sand. It’s been so long since you’ve had a bite to eat. You aren’t even sure you’re headed in the right direction. But wait. There in the distance it beckons. Surely, you must be hallucinating.
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D’ALESSANDRO’S DELI
Owners: Tony Luke Sr. Tony Luke Jr. and Nicky Luke
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Is that Tony Luke’s you see before you? Is it possible that this delightful hometown watering hole found its way to this faraway land? Fear not. It is no illusion. This local hot spot, which debuted in 1992, recently got hotter. The cheesesteak sheik recently opened new locations in Dubai and other Middle
Eastern towns. From the sands of the desert to Citizens Bank Park to the freezers of your local supermarket, Tony Luke’s is everywhere you go. And thankfully for our hometown brood, the neon lights above its original Oregon Avenue shop still summon hungry munchers to savor a true taste of Philly.
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DA VINCI RISTORANTE Location: 1533 S. 11th St. Philadelphia. 215.336.3636
Owner: Francesco Parmisciano photos by Megan Capobianco
The Details: In June 2008, Francesco decided to bring the skills he developed as a restaurant owner in Italy to South Philadelphia. Born in a small town 30 miles south of Salerno, this chef was surrounded by talented cooks including his own mother. His Philadelphia
restaurant is infused with the flavors and aromas of his homeland. His authentic, made-to-order recipes include an array of specialties from fish to veal, pasta to pollo. In the warmer months, bring your favorite chilled wine and dine al fresco on the rustic
mosaic tiled patio – perfect for brunch or dinner. Diners are especially enamored by Francesco’s homemade wine and occasionally enjoy a complimentary afterdinner sip of his homemade Limoncello, Chocolate Cello and Orange Cello.
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Whole Fish - Mediterranean Sea Bass, Orata, Branzino
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FUEL RESTAURANT Location: 1917 E. Passyunk Ave/ 1225 Walnut St. Philadelphia. 215.468.FUEL Owners: Rocco Cima
The Details: Imagine Roasted Portabella Mushrooms layered with Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Olive Tapenade, Provolone & Garlic Spread on your choice of a toasted wheat or rye Panini or embedded in a leafy green salad. How about a Puree of Sweet Peas, Olive Oil & Garlic
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served with Grilled Wonton Chips and topped with Sun-dried Tomatoes? Enjoy these delicacies and more at Fuel. The best news of all? You can count on 500 blissful calories or less per meal! Entrepreneur extraordinaire Rocco Cima – aka DJ Rocco Q102 – wants your culinary experience to matter more than calories.
And his divine cuisine has customers clamoring for every tasty, made-to-order morsel on his menu. From salads and paninis to wraps and rollups, his sumptuous menu is made-to-order from the freshest ingredients and certain to trick your tired taste buds into thinking less is definitely more.
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PAT’S KING OF STEAKS Location: Where 9th Street crosses Wharton & E. Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia. Owner: Frank Olivieri
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The Details: Pat Olivieri’s cheesesteak empire started with a very unlikely product. Hot dogs he sold from a small stand in the Italian Market. In 1930, Pat decided to make himself something different for lunch. He ordered some beef from the local butcher,
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chopped it up on his hot dog grill with some onions and slapped it on an Italian roll. A cab driver was intrigued by Pat’s unusual lunch and insisted on tasting the peculiar concoction. One bite converted the hot dog lover who convinced Pat to continue making the
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NINA’S TRATTORIA Location: 910 S. 9th St. Philadelphia. 215.574.9995
Owners: Nick Nastasi
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The Details: Nina’s Trattoria is a very recent addition to the local line-up of authentic Italian restaurants. Though Nick Nastasi is an attorney, his passion for food – inspired by his mother – led him to open this BYOB eatery
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in the heart of the Italian Market. Nick brings the freshest of ingredients to the palates of his appreciative customers. Despite the fact that Nina’s Trattoria is new to the scene, the restaurateur says he’s already noticing
familiar faces. He is pleased that his family recipes are making their way onto the plates of a new generation. For Nick Nastasi, it’s a delicious legacy.
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PASTIFICIO Location: 1528 Packer Ave. Packer Park Shopping Center. Philadelphia. 215.467.1111 Family Owned and Operated photos by James Cardelli
The Details: This multidimensional Gourmet Grocer and Pasta Company is an assault to the senses from the second you walk through its doors. Imported delicacies from olives to cheeses and antipasto await you from every corner of the shop. Just below the retail level, pasta machines
transform the perfect blend of ingredients into the products Pastificio customers crave. Gnocchi, Cavetelli, Linguini, Ravioli. Hand-made from generations-old family recipes, on-site, every day. Got balls? Don’t leave without the homemade beef, veal and pork delicacies that are the perfect companion to your
homemade spaghetti. And what is pasta without sauce? Marinara, Alfredo, Vodka Cream, Pesto and Crab. No time to cook? Pastificio offers a full-line of catering and delivery services. Hot sandwiches, Hoagies, Homemade soups. The pasta-bilities are endless.
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The Details: The Anastasio family represents four generations of service to the famed Italian Market. After visiting Italy and getting a true sense of the casual charm of a cozy café, Anthony Anastasio decided to share his experience with
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customers in his hometown. Anthony’s Italian Coffee House, located in his family’s original retail store in the Italian Market, features the area’s finest Italian delicacies including coffees, creamy chocolates and authentic gelato. Looking
for the perfect gift? Caramel Apples, Assorted Chocolate Pretzels, Truffles, Butter Creams and a sweet array of anything that tickles your fancy are available from the Chocolate House or online for shipping across town or across the country.
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POTITO’S BAKERY Location: 1614 W. Ritner St. Philadelphia. 215.334.2996.
Owner: Cristina Potito Benigno and Matthew Benigno photos by James Cardelli
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 5PM To 10PM Sunday: 4:00 PM To 9 PM Closed MONDAYS
The Details: Though this bakery was established 25 years ago, Cristina and Matt took over the family business about a year ago. Potito’s is the go-to spot for awardwinning gourmet pastries and delights like chocolate covered bananas and peanut
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the 10! Show and a spot on reality TV’s “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?” Potito’s motto is “Our Only Limitation is Your Imagination” so stop and shop at this local spot and make your fantasy cake come true.
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butter ganache. Famous for its ornate wedding cakes, Potito’s most recent feat was a life-sized replica of the Flyers’ Stanley Cup. The icing wonder attracted both local and international attention from news outlets and broadcasts including
Gourmet Cheesecakes in flavors like Bananas Foster, Turtle, Oreo, Key Lime and Orange Creamsicle
MELONI’S BUTCHER BLOCK Location: 771 Route 168 #A. Turnersville NJ. 856.228.5000
Owners: Joe Meloni and Brian Meloni
The Details: In 1930, on the corner of Iseminger & Tasker, a modest family business took root in the heart of South Philadelphia. Since then, brothers Joe and Brian have taken the reigns of their great-grandfather’s butcher shop and beefed it
up to accommodate today’s on-the-go family needs. Ages-old recipes, prepared with the finest ingredients, are oven-ready and totally tempting. Specialties still include fresh quality meats in addition to a full-service deli and an extensive menu
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Chicken Diandra
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of homemade soups, pastas and genuine Italian fare. Whether you are planning dinner-for-two or a catered affair, let Meloni’s set your table with their family’s palate-pleasing pleasures.
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hen Joe Cannuli was in grade school, one of the nuns taught his class to pray. ‘Every time your hands are busy, say ‘Jesus, mercy,’ she told her students. Today, 84-year-old Joe Cannuli works in his Ritner Street store Cannuli’s Sausage - linking pork sausage and praying. “God chose me because that’s the one product I can pray with. You can’t do it with the beef, the pork or the lamb, but the sausage… ‘Jesus, Mercy.’" Reflecting on his years linking sausages he jokes, “I cleared purgatory out including Dutch Schultz and Al Capone.” Joe’s son-in-law John Giacobbo has been running the store since 1991 so the elder Cannuli could enjoy his semi-retirement. Still, Joe shows up every day to make sausage and say prayers. Canulli’s has been an institution in South Philadelphia since 1932, when Joe’s father opened shop. The original store sold beef, veal, lamb and pork, but the sausage was something special. In 1972, it was Joe’s turn to take over the business and he wanted to be a specialist. So when Cannuli’s Sanitary Meat Market moved from Mifflin & Woodstock Streets to its current location at 1640 W. Ritner Street, the store became pork-exclusive and people have been coming for the famous Italian Sausage ever since. The family’s sausage recipe
dates back to the original one used in Joe’s father’s store in the 1930s. Son-in-law John has no plans to change anything. The store’s loyal customers – neighborhood residents who regularly stop by to chat – wouldn’t stand for it. Over the years, Cannuli’s has adjusted to the city’s changing economic climate. A combination of factory closings in the neighborhood and a generation of residents that prepare fewer meals, have taken their toll on the shop. Still, the business is sustained by the quality and consistency of its family-made product. There are no preservatives, chemicals or added water in any of Cannuli’s sausages. The store receives shipments of Grade A quality meat daily, which they grind, spice and case in-house. Their variety of products includes a holiday sausage that is available year-round made with provolone cheese, parsley and fennel. Their classic Italian sweet sausage remains their signature product and top-seller. How has the Cannuli family managed a successful sausageselling business for more than three-quarters of a century? It’s about building relationships, they say. Loyal customers and time-tested recipes continue to carry them through tough times. And all those prayers Joe Cannuli says while linking sausages couldn’t have hurt. n Cannuli’s Sausage is a member of the PRH Business Network.
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little while before Andrew Zelner felt symptoms of joint pain, a mysterious, painless lump appeared on his neck. An extremely light-hearted guy, Andrew jokingly asked our group of friends to check out his strange addition. Lauren McDonnell, his girlfriend, exchanged a worried glance. A painless lump was not a good sign. He insisted he was fine but promised to have it checked. “I actually wasn’t even going to the doctor for myself,” Andrew
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explained. “I was bringing my little sister and while I was there, asked him to check out the lump on my neck. He wasn’t too worried about it but he took my blood pressure and it was 200/110… stroke territory. So he told me to head over to the ER.” I remember getting the frantic call from Lauren and we were at the hospital 20 minutes later. That nine-hour emergency room trip turned into an eight-day hospital stay, which turned into one of the worst months of our lives.
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At the age of 21, Andrew, a white male, was diagnosed with lupus--a disease that typically affects African Americans and women in their childbearing years. Annette Myarick, CEO for the Philadelphia Tristate Chapter of the Lupus Foundation for America, explains lupus as “an auto immune disease that complicates the immune system. Antibodies build up and cause inflammation, which can cause damage to any system or organ of the body.” She went on to explain
that people with lupus are like snowflakes...each case is unique and therefore hard to develop testing and treatments. After days of blood tests, biopsies and examinations, doctors discovered that Andrew’s lupus affected his kidneys. Since there was no drug approved to treat lupus, Andrew’s option was limited to intravenous chemotherapy. He received treatments once a month for the next six months alongside a mixture of medications including steroids
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that affected everything from his weight to his moods. “You know when you get nauseous in your stomach?” Andrew asked me. “Well after chemo, I felt nauseous everywhere... even in my hands. My whole body felt disgusting.” His girlfriend Lauren said she hated seeing Andrew in so much pain. “That was the worst part of it all...being able to do nothing.” For me - a friend on the sidelines - it was like watching a 10-car pile-up, each car ramming more bad news down our throats. The fear of losing Andrew to this disease loomed heavily over all of us. Due to his weakened immune system, there was even the possibility of spending the summer away from him - Lauren included. As time passed, we realized how well Andrew was doing with his treatments…becoming stronger every day. He completed a course of intravenous chemotherapy and was adjusting well to the start of a two-year regiment of CellCept, the “chemo pill.” Lupus was now a part of not only Andrew’s life, but all of ours. His sister Cassie Zelner convened a group of family and friends to walk in the Lupus Foundation for America’s annual Lupus Loop on Halloween morning. Cassie, Lauren, Megan Carpenter and I organized a benefit that helped raise $2,000
- half of which was donated to the Foundation on the day of the walk. “Team Zelly” was one among thousands of others hoping for a beginning to ending this disease. “I am not totally out of the woods yet,” Andrew reports. “This is an ongoing process. But I am looking into school again and I hope I can work again, soon.” Through his daily regimen of cocktail drugs and doctor appointments, Andrew remains optimistic. He says he will never forget how his family and friends rallied to support him. “You guys are what got me through,” Andrew assures the group. “It definitely made us all closer.” As we sat at a cramped table sipping coffee and straying from the topic that brought us here, we agreed that the real miracle was watching the love between two best friends -Andrew and Lauren - mature. “Lupus has many different faces,” Annette Myarick affirms. “It can affect anyone. Standing up and making our voices heard will get people the help they need.” As for that lump on Andrew’s neck? It disappeared shortly after his hospital stay--just in time for Andrew to seek the help he didn’t know he needed. And a sign that life had larger-thanlupus plans for Andrew, another ‘real face’ of this disease. n
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ou’re in pain and craving some relief. You have two options. A one-time visit with a “drive-thru” chiropractor, a side of ‘Hey, I thought he fixed that!’ and a dash of recurring pain? Or a full-service menu of therapeutic solutions from an attentive specialist? Denise D’Adamo, D.C., spent years building her practice. And the patients she serves are confident that the therapy she provides will net optimal results. “It always comes back to family. That’s really the core of my business,” Dr. D’Adamo says. “It’s the people from South Philadelphia who I’ve known for years and years. I grew up here. I went to school here.” By providing consistent services that achieve maximum relief, Dr. D’Adamo has made a name for herself in the neighborhood and the chiropractic community.
Her secret to success? “I get to the core of the problem,” she says matter-of-factly. “I don’t treat the pain, I treat the problem. It takes a while for it to go away, but it eventually goes away.” To get to the core of the problem, D’Adamo practices manipulation, Trigger Point Therapy, heat and massage techniques. “Whatever I feel the patient needs…every patient is different,” she explains. And, as with any preventative care, don’t wait until you have a problem to schedule a visit. When you think ‘chiropractor,’ think beyond ‘back pain.’ Dr. D’Adamo’s office treats a variety of ailments including neck pain, headaches, low energy, arthritis, poor posture and sinus problems. “If you have an active lifestyle, it should make sense to visit me.” ■ Dr. Denise D’Adamo is a member of the PRH Business Network.
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r. Frank Batastini comes from a long line of orthodontists having practiced with his father and brother after graduating from Temple University’s School of Dentistry. The professional education Dr. Batastini received in Philadelphia inspired him to open up his own practice on Broad Street in South Philadelphia in addition to two other locations in New Jersey. For the past decade, Frank Batastini Orthodontics has been providing the best possible care to patients. Its mission? To offer the most efficient, effective and timely treatment for each patient combined with the respect and care that he and his staff members would expect if they were patients. “I wouldn’t change a thing it I were to do it all over again,” Batastini recollected. “I was able to return to the city again, down the street from old friends and family.” Having close friends and family nearby is important to Batastini and because of his relationship with them, his practice takes pride in
community involvement. “Just this past summer, we hosted a family crab and spaghetti festival to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation,” Batastini said. “This is an organization very close to our hearts and over the past years, we have been fortunate enough to send several families to Disney.” Batastini Orthodontics also participates in numerous school fundraisers, providing prizes to suit any ‘raffle’ occasion--holiday raffles, post card raffles, essay raffles and door prize raffles. “It is a tribute to the community that no matter how hard the times, we can still reach in our pockets to help those even less fortunate,” Batastini continued. “My patients and their families are what I love most about being an orthodontist.” For beautiful smiles that last a lifetime, Dr. Batastini suggests these 5 tips: ❶ Good oral dental hygiene is important. That means brush, brush and brush those teeth and braces until they gleam. If your gums
are bleeding, it probably means you need to brush better. Healthy gums rarely bleed if brushed properly. ❷ Be careful of how and what you eat. It can result in multiple broken brackets. ❸ Keep all of your appointments. Most practices are booked 4-6 weeks in advance. If you miss an appointment, it may be a while before you get back in. This may delay treatment as well. ❹ Keep your six month recall appointments with the general dentist. ❺ Enjoy your visits. Our staff loves the comradery with our patients. Share your stories with us. We want to know how you are doing. Keep us posted on dances, sports and school. Let us know if you have a big event to attend. Having good communication with a patient makes an orthodontist relationship enjoyable and everlasting. ■ Frank Batastini Orthodontics is a member of the PRH Business Network.
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➜ Integration: While some of you may feel that Twitter doesn’t apply to you, it does apply to a lot of people— clients and partners alike—that might be interested in your business. Linkedin easily syncs with either your personal or business Twitter account so that you can post on Twitter from your Linkedin home page and vise versa. This way, you really only need to manage your Linkedin account while your number of followers grows on both websites. For proper Twitter usage, I recommend the aptly named “The Twitter Book” by Tim O’Reilly and Sarah Milstein.
➜ Groups: Groups are a largely open-ended function to Linkedin that allow users to create smaller networks within the website based around anything. Though, it helps to have some focus. Clicking “Create a group” on the navigation bar at the top will take users to a fairly easy-to-understand series of fields that will define your group. For instance, say you want to create a group just for the businesses of South Philly. Then name the group accordingly, choose the relevant group type, summarize its purpose and
start adding the users who run or work for the litany of businesses in the area. You can even limit the scope of the group to a single zip code. Once the group has grown to a sufficient size, you now have one place to connect, organize and rally all of the businesses you want to be involved with.
➜ Companies: This brand new feature to Linkedin is more focused on promotion than connections, but it’s equally as important. While you’ll immediately notice that your Googles and Twitters are going to be most prominent, anyone can add a company easily. All you need to do is list the company’s name and an e-mail address attached to it. Once that’s done, you can easily promote your company’s page via the Linkedin home page (and Twitter by association) or within your group. Other Linkedin users will also see what companies you follow or belong to from your profile and can easily follow it; a largely self-sufficient growth source, Companies tracks activity for followers by seeing who’s been hired into your company and also serves as a place to post job openings for all to see. The idea behind Companies is to serve as a hub for all people interested in your business to see what’s up, meet new followers of your business and thus grow your client and partner base almost automatically—the more active your company is on Linkedin, the more folks will notice. ■
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used to grow your potential clients and business partners tenfold. That is, of course, if you use it right. First, every user must create as detailed a profile as possible including resumes and past experience. From there, you can easily add professional or personal contacts from your e-mail. Based on your previous connections, Linkedin recommends contacts that you might know. Here are three ways to use Linkedin to generate a larger community surrounding your business.
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here is nothing more valuable than watching children learn. Add a sense of excitement to that process and you have the extra credit points that make teachers so happy to teach. Which is why Philadelphia educators have been raising the bar on technology in the classroom and adapting to the 21st century student. Updating science labs, incorporating computers into lesson plans and embracing cutting-edge technology are just a few ways that local learning institutions are changing and improving with the times. “We’ve come such a long way,” says Theresa Smith, technology teacher at Annunciation BVM School. “Why not utilize it?” Smith and her fellow staff members have been making sure that students understand current technology and can use it in the learning process. In the 1990s, the Josephine C. Connelly Foundation donated a computer lab
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to Annunciation. But as technology is constantly evolving, the lab became obsolete. According to Smith, the computers could no longer access a basic webpage. Technology at Annunciation BVM was revitalized three years ago when the Connelly Foundation refurbished the lab with brand new computers, ready for the 21st century learner. Another grant for wireless notebooks quickly followed, as well as funding for SMART boards. “Each of our magnificent teachers is willing and able to incorporate technology into their daily lessons,” says Dana Smith, seventh grade teacher at Annunciation BVM. Students at S.S. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School are experiencing technology and education in a unique way. With funding from the Archdiocese, the school was able to install a Wii Fitness Lab. While traditional physical education classes are still taught in the gym, teachers have inte-
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grated the gaming system into their lesson plans. “It shows students that there are other ways to learn about fitness,” says School President John Murawski. Students learn how to use heartrate monitors with the Wii systems and see how to incorporate technology into the physical education process. Students also are invited to participate in intramural activities like a Wii Bowling League and
Wii Table Tennis. “The Wii lab was a really out-of-the-box way to show parents that we’re committed to connecting with the student,” Murawski says. Neumann-Goretti also has made strides in incorporating traditional educational technology and unveiled a new Media Center in early November. What was once a library is now a multi-media facility complete with print books, SMART
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magine the grandest of ballrooms awash in billowing white satin, flooded with candles, cream-colored blossoms – dripping in sparkling Swarovski crystals. Now add a feast fit for a king and music that floods the senses with memories of eras past and the promise of tomorrow. Mia Tinari, daughter of famed litigator Nino Tinari and Carol Tinari, Vice Chair of the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustments, envisioned her special day with now husband David Fisher to be just that. Mia, the first woman in the Tinari family to become an attorney, was still juggling a hectic schedule in law school when she realized her wedding day was only six months away and she still hadn‘t found the perfect venue. A Philadelphia Flower Show florist pointed the Tinaris in the direction of Joseph Volpe and Cescaphe’s Atrium at the Curtis Center. Having already trudged through more than a dozen other possibilities, Mia Tinari was convinced from the moment she walked through the doors at the historic Curtis Center. The grandeur of its towering ceilings and sleek marble floors was overwhelming. “This is where my wedding will be,” she whispered. Having poured over dozens of magazines, followed by several consultations with numerous vendors and Cescaphe wedding planners, the Tinaris anxiously awaited Volpe’s interpretation of the Tinaris’ enchanted evening. “We walked into the room and were overwhelmed. I can hardly describe it to you. It was knock-out dead gorgeous,” Carol Tinari began. “I had never, ever, seen anything like this in my life. I had tears in my eyes. Mia just said ‘wow’. The whole wedding was based around that ‘wow’ word,” Carol added. And wow-worthy it was. The bridal party, including Mia’s sisters Kim and Nina, entered the Atrium to the tune of “The Second Line.” They carried custom-designed, Mardi Gras-themed parasols in honor of the bride’s grandfather. During dinner, The Tymes serenaded the couple, followed by a quick gown-change in time to escort in 25 members of the Greater Kensington String Band in homage to Mia’s grandmother. Jerry Blavat, the Geator with the Heater, concluded the evening with a performance by the famed Trammps, which left the crowd dancing until the wee hours of the morning. “What this group of people did for us cannot even be put into words,” Carol Tinari said of Volpe and his staff. From the minute we pulled up to The Atrium, personal attendants were assigned to me, my husband, Mia, David and every guest who followed. Everything just ran seamlessly. It was as if we walked out of the car and into a dream world. Every conceivable thing you could need was available,” Carol adds. Despite the amazing service, rapturous décor and star-studded guest list, the most special moment for Carol was dancing to Crosby, Stills & Nash’s song, “Teach Your Children” with her three daughters and granddaughter. “Mia described it as ‘Magnificent Grandeur,’ ” Carol remembers. “It was the only way to describe it. It was like a wedding being held in Buckingham Palace.”
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Greetings Fashionistas! Although the holidays have come to a close and your mood may not be as shiny and bright, don’t let your wardrobe suffer! What better way to fix your winter blues than with some pick-meup fashion tips and an excuse to go shopping?
If snow is in the air, it’s easy to stay warm this season. If soft and cozy makes you want to cuddle, the faux fur look is for you. Even with a light sweater dress and leggings, don’t get cold feet! A pair of fur trim boots will complete the look. Fur vests and fun hooded jackets look adorable when worn with jeans. Faux fur makes a statement that is sexy and luxe. If you want more subtle, stick to hats or gloves with small fur trim.
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➜ Animal prints — in leopard, zebra and giraffe — bring out the best in shoes, cardigans, tank tops and dazzle as the purrfect accessories, too! Animal prints make memorable impressions and never go out of style if worn in moderation. Danger! Avoid falling into the lion’s den. No mixing your faux furs and animal prints — one at a time or you will become a walking zoo!
Black Magic Why chalk up that holiday dress as a ‘onetime wear’? Recycle your little black dress (LBD)! There are plenty of options to dress down your holiday look. Add a blazer, scarf and your favorite riding boots for a great work look. Even if covered in sparkles and sequins, pair your LBD with leggings and a leather jacket for girls’ night out!
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When it’s time to pound the pavement, you can be comfortable this season. No sky-high heels necessary (but always optional, of course). Boots made for walking are all the rage — riding boots and motorcycle boots, adorned with buckles and studs. As Flats, whether knee-high or ankle length, boots add edge to your winter wardrobe. Other options: faux furs, over-the-knee, tan ankle boots with heels, fringe and more. Wear them over jeans or leggings, with a tunic sweater or leather jacket. The options are endless.
Burlesque
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The recent release of the movie Burlesque, starring Cher and Christina Aguilera, sparked a sexy, classy, yes, even bitchy trend. Channel your inner pinup girl. The lingerie look is taking off. Wear feminine corsets under suit jackets or pair your satin, sheer and lace tops with a pencil skirt. Don’t forget the black hosiery and stiletto heels. To avoid looking too risque, wear only one fabulous look at a time.
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Moving to the Country M
aking a big change in life is a scary, even an unnerving experience. I would know. I just made one. After nearly a decade of having the pleasure of reporting the news in Philadelphia, it was time to look for my next big challenge in life. And I found it. In the countryside of Connecticut.
Not that I wasn’t used to moving around. Working in the TV News business usually has you moving at a frenetic pace and for me, it meant sampling some of America’s most amazing cities -- Phoenix, Washington, Boston and Philadelphia. After all that city living, I had become pretty used to life amongst concrete. I truly loved being in the heart of the action that city life provides. But as it turned out, this urban girl hadn’t totally forgotten her country roots. I grew up on Vancouver Island where sprawling farms and crumbly country roads were everywhere. In fact, my high school shared a fence with a sheep farm. I never thought I would sample that type of living again. That is, until I visited Litchfield County. When I came to Lakeville, CT, for the first time with my husband, I fell in love with more than just him (sorry Kirt!) The rolling hills, the New England villages, the ponds and streams in which you could actually swim, the appreciation and love of nature and the outdoors—it was all nestled amid the famous “rolling hills of Litchfield County.” These picturesque hills were the backdrop for one of the Clintons’ Christmas cards years ago. Maybe that’s how Chelsea first fell in love with the area. She chose nearby Rhinebeck, New York, as her “destination wedding” location last summer, as did many celebrities ranging from Laura Linney to Meryl Streep.
The Stolfo Funeral Home Where everyone is treated like Family Paul C. Stolfo, Director 2536 So. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19145 215.334.7376
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Finding Balance
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For many years, spending time at our country cottage with its practical New England style was the perfect way to enjoy a weekend. It helped balance the hectic, yet pleasantly chaotic city life I lived during the week. Weekdays in Philly, weekends in the country. At least until the echo of those gorgeous fields of gold, babbling brooks and tall trees began to call too loudly. They were luring me with super gravity force and I knew I was ready for a change.
I now work for NBC Universal based in New Britain, CT. It’s a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility just a year old with a wonderful news team and terrific leadership. During a tour the day I visited the station, news director Mike St. Peter asked, ‘Would you like to see our gym?’ A GYM? At WORK? I was so excited and knew this was the place for me. After years of anchoring from the news desk, I am thrilled to spend some time covering stories in
I get chills every time I hear the coyotes sound their nightly rally call in the hills or when I hear the barn owl in our backyard hooting, ‘Who Cooks for You?’ or something that sounds like that. Nothing fancy, just comfortable. Philly friends may not recognize me up here. I don’t own any hairspray, I seldom wear makeup and often I’m covered by a big floppy garden hat as I attack the many weeds that seem to always await my arrival. Life is full of things I’ve come to love the most: watching my son chase Pollywogs in the creek in our yard, letting our bunny run loose, hiking, biking, swimming, playing, skiing. It’s my ‘Narnia’ --my winter wonderland at the back of an armoire. My life has evolved to include Sunday dinners with my extended family, after-dinner fishing in the backyard pond and a circle of interesting, eclectic friends. I can’t get enough of it.
the community. I even found a way to make my nearly hour-long commute productive. I bought Rosetta Stone French language lessons. Je suis tres heureuse!
Is this REALLY the right decision? Deciding where to go next was tough. I passed on an anchor opportunity in San Francisco to live in our country home in CT. Yes, I’ve had to make some difficult decisions, lately, but I have no doubt that this is the right move for me and my family right now. My son’s Kindergarten teacher recently offered some sound advice. ‘Kerri-Lee, you do what you have to do if it’s best for your family,’ she said. ‘It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks… No one knows what your family needs better than you.’ I smiled. Mrs. Keenan got it. And suddenly, so did I.
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unfriendly to the environment. This new, “green” company picks up almost anything. From old couches to baby cribs, tree limbs to window frames, even clothing and old books. The Philly Junk guys have seen it all and take it all without you having to lift a finger. Besides staying “green,” the key difference between Philly Junk and its competitors is that they remove your “junk” from where it sits. No preparation needed! Philly Junk owner Marty Ingram realizes his clients are inviting his employees into their homes and takes it very seriously when hiring his Philly Junk staff. “I am shocked and dumbfounded that every day of the week, the largest compa-
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nies in this business do not do fundamental background checks on their employees. I screen every employee I hire,” he explains. “They are strong, educated guys who have a great work ethic.” Philly Junk likes to give back to the environment and to the community. The company recycles everything it picks up and even donates items with potential to charitable organizations such as the Salvation Army and Goodwill. “Often times, the items we pick up are not of value to the people giving them away but can be put to good use by someone else. We try to find that connection,” Marty explains. After all, one man’s “junk” is another man’s treasure, right?
Philly Junk continues to build a strong reputation within the community. The amount of junk accumulated on a daily basis has increased exponentially, confirming Marty’s belief in the need for this business. In fact, they continue expanding to new cities throughout Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. “At some point in your life, you will be calling us,” Marty says confidently. He looks forward to that call. Visit HYPERLINK “http://www. phillyjunk.com”www.phillyjunk.com for a price quote or to schedule a pickup, or call 1-888-810-JUNK. Philly Junk is a member of the PRH Business Network.
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uying from outside of your State or through the Internet to avoid payment of Sales Tax? Not paying much attention to your State’s Sales and Use Tax Laws? State Revenue Departments are well aware of these practices. With the increased need of States to collect funds, enforcement is greater than ever before. Generally, the retail sale, consumption, rental or use of tangible personal property is subject to Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax. Certain services are also subject to the Tax. In Pennsylvania, exempt items include food (but not ready-to-eat), candy and gum, most clothing, textbooks, pharmaceutical drugs and residential heating fuels (oil, gas, coal, electricity, firewood). Items sold for resale and for use in manufacturing are also exempt. Sales Tax is collected by the seller. If the item is taxable, but Tax wasn’t paid to the vendor, then the consumer is obligated to pay Use Tax at the same tax rate directly to the State.
The rules can be complicated. Items may appear to be part of real property and exempt from Tax. In fact, those same items may be considered tangible personal property and therefore could be taxable. On the other hand, as an example, locks purchased “over the counter” are subject to PA Sales Tax. That same item purchased as installed is not taxable. Carpeting purchased uninstalled is taxable but it won’t be taxed in PA if purchased installed. Manufacturers need to be careful. Items purchased for non-manufacturing purposes may be subject to Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax. The Pennsylvania Tax Rate is 6%. Purchases made in Philadelphia are subject to an additional 2% Rate. In Allegheny County, the additional Rate is 1%. Your State’s web site (in PA: www.revenue.state.pa.us) and your tax professional can be great resources for guidance in this complicated area of tax law. By taking this area seriously, you could actually save money.
Provisions Included In the Latest Tax Legislation Signed by President Obama on December 17, 2010.
1) I ndividual income tax rates will remain the same for 2011 and 2012. 2) O ASDI social security tax withheld from payroll checks will be lower for 2011. The tax rate will go from 6.2% to 4.2%. The intent is to give you higher take-home pay. 3) Q ualified dividends and capital gains will continue to be taxed at a maximum rate of 15% for 2011 and 2012. The 0% tax rate will also continue for 2011 and 2012 for certain taxpayers. Tax planning may be essential to take advantage of the 0% tax rate. 4) A s with 2010, itemized deductions and personal exemptions will not be phased-down for higher income individual taxpayers for 2011 and 2012. 5) M arriage penalty relief is extended for 2011 and 2012. 6) C hild tax credit provisions are extended for 2011 and 2012 7) E nhanced earned income tax credit provisions are extended for 2011 and 2012. 8) Student loan interest deduction enhancements remain for 2011 and 2012. 9) T he higher education tuition deduction and the teachers’ classroom expense deduction will remain for 2010 and 2011. The American Opportunity Tax Credit is extended for 2011 and 2012. 10) The tax credit to reward homeowners who make energy efficient improvements to their residences is extended to 2011, but scaled-back. 11) From September 9, 2010 until December 31, 2011, there are even more opportunities to fully expense qualified business expenditures that would otherwise have to be written-off over a longer time period. In limited cases, this tax break also applies to 2012. 12) Federal grants to businesses, instead of tax credits, to acquire certain energy property, will continue to be available for 2011.
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devoted native of South Philadelphia, Pa. State Representative Kenyatta Johnson has deep roots in his hometown. With a personal interest and political goal of growing the local economy, his office has its sights set on supporting the economic development of small businesses throughout the community. “My role as an elected official…is special. I take the work I do personally because this is the neighborhood that pretty
much helped raise me.” Built on the successes of the small business economy which envelops it, South Philadelphia is proud of its ‘mom and pop’ shops. Even through the recently tough economy, small businesses managed to keep pace with the times. According to the Small Business Association, approximately 3000 small businesses in the area reported an annual payroll in excess of $500 million in the last fiscal year. In an effort to support the
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efforts of the local business community, state and city government officials have resolved to lend a helping hand. According to Rep. Johnson, his office is a wealth of information for small business owners--providing them with the updates and resources they need to remain healthy in a competitive market. As a part of his commitment to this venture, Johnson recently toured the most densely concentrated business districts in the area including the Washington Avenue corridor, the Passyunk Avenue West corridor, Broad Street, Point Breeze Avenue and Greys Ferry Avenue. “During the tour, we did an assessment and outreach to the local small businesses to see how we could be supportive of their efforts and as it relates to resources of state, local and federal government,” Rep. Johnson explained. What did business owners have to say? “A lot of them talked about additional tax credits to help them spare and grow their business… incentives for corridor development.” Among the updates that were well-received within the business communities included the availability of general business credits carried back five years as well as credits that won’t be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax, he explained. Rep. Johnson said that business owners were also interested in hearing more about the
increased loan limits from the Small Business Administration as well as 100 percent exclusion of small business capital gains, courtesy of the passing of the Small Bill Act. “It’s imperative as a State Representative that I advocate for reduced taxes and tax credits for small business growth,” Johnson said. Johnson also emphasizes the need for increased business--encouraging residents to patronize their local merchants. “As opposed to going out to the suburbs…look at the variety of types of small businesses and the services that they provide, particularly in the South Philadelphia area,” suggests Rep. Johnson. “And that will go a long way toward helping those small businesses in these tough economic times.” In Philadelphia alone, there are more than 67,000 small businesses. With an eye on these new initiatives, elected officials, including State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, are promoting new ways and incentives to encourage residents to buy locally. “I wholeheartedly believe that small businesses are the bedrock of our economy,” he added. “It’s vital that residents support local businesses of South Philadelphia,” Johnson says. “And as an elected official, my responsibility is to find the tools and means necessary to help the small businesses of South Philadelphia become financially successful.” ■ rowhome magazine
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ax season is here, again. So is the annual stress. Filing taxes can be complicated. Everyone wants to get the largest possible refund. But it’s not easy knowing how to get it. Dale Ioven and Ioven Tax Agency have been helping clients save money for 26 years. It all began back In 1952 when Dale’s mother Anne Ioven, a Temple University graduate, began using her natural gift, a prowess with numbers, to help her South Philadelphia neighbors and businesses file their taxes. Over the years, word spread of Ioven Tax Agency’s efficiency and customer service. Today, people from all over the country send their taxes to Ioven Tax Agency, still familyowned and operated. Services such as electronic filing, fast refunds, accounting, bookkeeping and payroll assistance for individuals, businesses, partnerships and LLCs keep clients organized year-round. When Uncle Sam beckons, Ioven is there to answer the call. While tax season is a busy time for the agency, Ioven makes sure that everything is filed in a timely fashion so clients can get their refunds as quickly as possible.
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For the tax procrastinators among us, it’s nice to know that Ioven is open to walk-ins seven days a week. For those filing your own taxes, Dale Ioven has a few tips.
➜ Donate to charities. Turn old clothes into a tax deduction by donating them to a charitable organization. ➜ Keep accurate records. This is especially important for people who work in sales. A logbook of miles driven on the job can be a valuable asset come tax time since the money spent on gas is deductible. ➜ Be aware of your filing status. If you qualify, earned income credits can save a taxpayer a lot of money depending on one’s income and number of children. Not everyone has the time, patience or skill with numbers to deal with tax season alone. Let the expert staff at Ioven Tax Agency take the stress off your hands. ■ Ioven Tax Agency is a member of the PRH Business Network.
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Q: I slipped and fell in a neighborhood restaurant which I absolutely love. Unfortunately, I did break my ankle. Can I make a claim and if I do, will I be hurting the owners of the restaurant?
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Presumably, the restaurant maintains insurance for these types of accidents. Restaurant owners know full well that accidents can and do happen. In order to bring a claim, you would have to show that the slippery substance that caused your fall was on the floor for a sufficient period of time during which the restaurant’s employees should have discovered it and cleaned up the dangerous condition.
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Q: I ate a roast pork sandwich from a local take-out restaurant and unfortunately, developed salmonella. Is the restaurant liable? A: Yes, provided that you can show that you contracted salmonella as a result of contaminated food served by that particular establishment. Food poisoning cases are difficult in that the claimant has the obligation to isolate every other source of contamination and prove with certainty that the food in question was served by the restaurant and was contaminated. Once you meet those proofs, you absolutely have a claim against the restaurant, the value of which will depend upon the severity or your condition and prognosis.
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A lot of professional baseball teams have played in Philadelphia since the franchise started in 1883 but the night of October 6, 2010 qualifies as one of those “where were you when” moments for fans of the Philadelphia Phillies. Fans young and old watched as Roy Halladay became the second pitcher ever to pitch a no-hitter in the playoffs. I was one of more than 46,000 strong at Citizens Bank Park witnessing history unfold before my eyes. My son and I were glued to our seats with premonitions of magic in the air and in the sky.
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P RHWriters Block The crowds’ eyes shifted between pitcher and batter as the game started much the same as any other baseball game. By the top of the 2nd inning, our Fightin’ Phils were up 1 – 0 and the rally towels were in full force. A light rain began to fall as my son and I enjoyed our stadium fare, discussed past and present Phillies players and watched in awe as Doc Halladay lined them up and shot them down. I noticed a defiant area of sunlit sky refusing to give way to the dark blanket of cloud cover. It was the same patch of sky that my son noted on our walk into the park. He said that the light shining through the clouds looked like a passageway into heaven. I joked that the heavenly transportation was for the Cincinnati Reds because the Phillies were gonna’ kill ’em! After the 5th inning, my son suggested that although Halladay’s perfect game was shot, he could still pitch a nohitter. I quickly shushed him not to jinx what I, too, was thinking. I explained that ballplayers were so superstitious that the Phillies weren’t even talking to one another. The crowd ignited with every first pitch strike thrown. Batters walked up, batters sat down and still, that defiant light continued to blast through that one open-
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Excerpts from Larry Kane’s new novel, Death By Deadline
Philadelphia RowHome Magazine (PRH) will unveil exclusive excerpts from Larry Kane’s soon-tobe-released novel, Death By Deadline, in its spring 2011 issue. A gripping story about crime, politics, gangsters and romance, Death By Deadline gives readers page-turning insight into the underworld of broadcast journalism and the dangers of newsrooms without ethics. It is slated for release in early 2012. Kane, known as the dean of Philadelphia television news anchors, recently marked his 45th anniversary in broadcasting. Current host of the Voice of Reason on the Comcast Network, Kane is the only anchor to work at all three network owned stations in the Philadelphia region. He is the author of three books beginning with his 2000 release of Larry Kane’s Philadelphia. As the only broadcast journalist to travel with the Beatles’ 1964 and 1965 tours, Kane authored Ticket to Ride in 2003 and Lennon Revealed, a New York Times and Los Angeles Times Bestseller in 2005.
He was recognized by the MidAtlantic Emmy Organization for a Lifetime Achievement and was inducted into the Pennsylvania Broadcasters Hall of Fame. In Philadelphia, Kane’s career in broadcasting began when he anchored as a “fill in” for WFIL Radio (later titled WPVI) in 1965. He was hired as Action News’ primary anchor and coined the “Big Story” phrase still used by the station today to report top stories. Kane eventually joined CBS affiliate WCAU as the primary anchor of Channel 10 News. In 1993, he moved to KYW-TV where he hosted The Bulletin with Larry Kane. He remained an anchor with the station until 2002 and continues to do special reports for KYW. Death By Deadline is the first novel for Kane, a 2010 recipient of PRH’s Blue Sapphire Award, presented annually to individuals whose “selfless dedication to the City of Philadelphia has left an indelible mark on the culture and traditions of our neighborhoods for future generations to enjoy.” n
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Cescaphe ( continues from page 23) “It got to the point where we not only looked forward to the holidays, but to the food he served on those holidays,” Volpe says. “That was probably the biggest inspiration for me to start cooking.” And cook he did. For 21 years, Volpe spent most of his time in kitchens throughout Center City. Then in 2003, he decided to branch out on his own. The first limb on his tree of success sprouted on North Second Street. The grandeur of Cescaphe Ballroom was baffling and word quickly spread to brides near and far. Aside from the splendor of its regal surroundings, Volpe delivered a feast that was nothing short of astounding. Cescaphe’s amazing success led Volpe to open a second venue – The Atrium at the Curtis Center – in the city’s historic Independence Square West area. The most recent addition to the Volpe dynasty – Tendenza - debuted to rave reviews in the Piazza at Schmidt’s, just yards away from his original Northern Liberties site. Despite his seat at the helm of one of the region’s premier wedding and event venues, Volpe said he is most comfortable in the role with which he first began – chef. Even with three successful locations and a fourth one planned for South Broad Street’s Avenue of the Arts in September 2011, Volpe still finds himself gravitating toward the kitchen to help head chef Justin Weathers keep things fired up. “It is where I feel most comfortable,” Volpe admits. “When you’re catering 12 weddings in a weekend, my staff is working 18-hour-days. I like to get back there with them. You become so close. That family atmosphere is something I’ve always loved.” The endless hours. The creative energy. The drive to succeed. Volpe says it all stems from a very personal place. “The thing is, the best day of my life was my own wedding day…in addition to the birth of my children,” Volpe proudly boasts of Andrea, his wife of 17 years. “I love to create and I get to create these special moments for other people. I get to be a part of the best day of peoples lives, every day.” Though certainly epic, Joseph Volpe attributes Cescaphe’s accomplishments to more than food. And although breathtaking, it is more than atmosphere that defines its success. He credits his achievements to a dedicated staff. He begins calling out their names…Andrea for her design skills; Dana, Natalie, Kelli, Nicole and Alicia – his office team – for their attention to detail and the personalized service they provide Cescaphe brides. While Chef Justin prepares the meals, Gabor “Gubby” Sebok, Director of Operations, ensures a seamless delivery from kitchen to table. From the maitre d’ to the servers to the valets, Volpe says his skillful staff is responsible for providing his guests with an unrivaled experience. And the cuisine? It’s a tribute to the man who taught him that food is one of life’s most cherished pleasures. And to the memories that became his legacy. n rowhome magazine
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in Philly in the spring. The remaining financing looks good. Keep your fingers crossed for this Mummers-based story. If you’re looking to go to Broadway to see a show, I can recommend two that I enjoyed. The musical “Memphis” is terrific. The songs and choreography are first-rate and its 4 Tony Awards are well-deserved. Colin Quinn is a friend of mine and a very funny man. His one-man show “Long Story Short” is not only hilarious, but leaves the audience with much food for thought. Jerry Seinfeld directed it. Tony Bruno - the sports talk legend from South Philly - and I had a great lunch recently. We shared a lot of laughs comparing La La Land to good old Philly. Speaking of laughs, Jackie “the Jokeman” Martling (of Howard Stern fame) says: “How did the guy know that his wife was seeking a divorce? Because she bought towels that said ‘Hers’ and ‘Hers soon’.....Ba Boom! Until next time.....Ciao Philly! ■
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Forbes Magazine released its Top Earning Women in Entertainment list recently and by no surprise, Oprah took the top spot, earning a reported $315 million this year. Beyonce was second with $87 million, followed by Britney Spears at $64 million. Lady Gaga came in at Number 4, followed by Madonna to round out the top 5. Sandra Bullock made it to Number 6, Ellen/Number 7, Miley Cyrus/Number 8, Taylor Swift/Number 9 and finally, Judge Judy squeezed into the Number 10 spot earning a mere $45 million! n
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Once again, members of the Philadelphia Eagles walked the runway in fashions by Pat Scioli, “tailor to the Eagles,” during Philadelphia Rowhome Magazine’s annual Red Carpet Gala. Sponsored by Cescaphe Ballroom, the event
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or more than 100 years, the vendors and shopkeepers of the Italian Market have tantalized our senses. Our eyes bask in the glory of the rustic appearance and old world charm of the oldest outdoor market in the country. Our hands admiringly graze across unique jewelry and hold desired trinkets from antique and clothing shops. We breathe in deeply the aromas of three exquisite spice houses filled with herbs and condiments from around the globe. And we taste the Italian Market. Follow your feet into a variety of must-try pizza shops, famous cheesesteak spots, chocolate houses, bakeries, cafes and authentic Italian restaurants that will exceed your high expectations. According to local merchants, visitors will find some of the most exotic products available from vendors throughout the market. If something isn’t stocked, they will special-order it for you. Whether you are a gourmet cook or a lover of authentic Italian fare, you will find what you are looking for in more than 100 specialty shops that line this historic strip. The neighborhood also boasts a parish with two historic churches, St. Paul and St Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, which served as beacons of hope - both spiritually and socially - for early Italian immigrants. The Churches played a major role in helping immigrants comfortably integrate into the New World, the work force and urban life. In 2000, these century-old parishes merged, preserving the community’s religious heritage and welcoming visitors to this historic community. When originally founded in 1843, St. Paul’s Church was a hub for early Irish immigrants. As the demographics changed and Italians flocked to the Bella Vista area, St. Paul’s welcomed a multi-cultural congregation through its doorways. While the interior of the church has been restored and modernized, it still retains its old world splendor. Traditions including the Madonna Procession through the streets of the Italian Market continue to attract throngs of awestruck celebrants. St. Paul’s also has carried on the traditions of St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, founded in 1852. Early parishioners of this first Italian Catholic Church consisted of more highly skilled artisans from Northern Italy. By 1897, an influx of immigrants from the farming regions of Southern Italy made their way to the growing community whose numbers were quickly approaching 30,000. By 1930, that number climbed to a seam-bursting 150,000 immigrants creating the need for additional parishes to open in nearby neighborhoods to support the needs of these faithful followers. St. Mary Magdalene remains an historic anchor of the Italian Market and together with St. Paul’s, caters to the needs of this unique area of the city. Two beautiful churches. One momentous parish. The traditions and the culture of the Italian Market are as relevant today as they were three generations ago. This one-stop shopping haven is a tribute to its ancestry and a national treasure for residents and visitors alike. For more information, log onto phillyitalianmarket.com.
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RowHome Remembers Children’s Television Shows
While we ring in the new year, it’s important to remember where we came from as individuals, families and a culture. Take a step back in time as we continue to reminisce some of the brightest stars of our childhood.
Pixanne I f you were lucky enough to stay home from school, you got to watch Pixanne, a female version of Peter Pan. Pixanne wore a similar Pixie outfit and lived in the Magic Forest with Oggie the Owl and Fiffy the Butterfly. There were two really cool things about Pixanne:: she could fly and she had two alter-egos on the show: Windy Witch and Wendy Witch. Pixanne was the first local kids show to broadcast from remote locations like zoos and amusement parks.
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ete was a local celebrity in the early 1950s to P 1963, broadcasting his shows following the Howdy Doody Show. His gentle personality reminded you of a favorite uncle. His show featured cartoons and my all-time favorite, Our Gang with the Little Rascals. An interesting fact about Pete Boyle is that his son, actor Peter Boyle, co-starred on the TV Sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
Captain Noah aptain Noah and his Magical Ark aired from 1970 C to 1994. This was a little bit past my television viewing as a kid but definitely in the same format as those already mentioned. Along with his wife, Mrs. Noah, the Captain was a morning staple for many young children in Philadelphia. The theme song was one that just sticks in your head all day once you hear it: “Red and yellow and pink and green; Purple and orange and blue. You can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, too!” Take a stroll down memory lane and see what else RowHome Remembers in our next issue! Is there something that brings you fond memories that you’d like to share? Email us at info@gohomephilly.com
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n the world of new construction, the current mantra is “small is the new big.” It seems people who are building new homes appear to be tired of — or simply can no longer afford — the ostentatious 5,000+ square foot “McMansions” that were so popular during the last decade. For people who live in older row homes in and around metro Philadelphia, however, the opposite is true. Many are looking to build additions for their homes because they simply want and need more space. The bulk of city row homes were built between the 1700s and 1900s and are, on average, only about 1,200 square feet in size. Some are as small as 700 sf, and others — in the area of Headhouse Square, for example, where wealthy tradesmen lived in the 1700s — are upwards of 2,800 sf. These larger houses often had ballrooms and accommodations for the homeowners’ staff, but they are the exception to the rule. It’s not uncommon for smaller row homes to have minimal closet space and only one or 1 1/2 bathrooms, which are often located on an upper level or on the back of the home in a flimsy “shed” addition. In the old days, these sheds housed an outhouse and pantry, which were often later converted to a flush toilet and laundry room, and possibly kitchen space, as well. These additions usually have no foundation and sit on a concrete slab or a shallow rubble wall. Typically, these spaces have been poorly renovated for many generations and do not meet code, which means they often have to be removed before properly designed spaces can be added. What are the goals of these new row home additions? Usually, the urban homeowners are in need of a new, modern kitch-
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en and a powder room. Sometimes, they want laundry space and a mudroom, or a room that can fulfill dual purposes. People simply live differently now than they did generations ago, when their row homes were built. They need extra bathrooms. They need their homes to be efficient, operational and comfortable. They need
space for changing family dynamics; in many cases, the homeowners have older relatives or young adults living with them, again. Many people work from home now and need space to accommodate their offices. All of these changes in how people live today mean our homes need to adapt, as well.
mapping Out Expansion Plans If you live in a row house or a twin, and you’re planning an addition, you have only two options: build back or build up. If you are building back, and you have an existing shed addition, it is important to be aware that you will likely run into problems with it for the reasons detailed above. More often than not, it will need to come down before you can add on. It’s a good idea to talk to a designbuild professional and your local zoning or building inspector up front to learn more about the restrictions that apply to your home. Once your construction
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plans are made, you will need to have them approved by these officials before you can begin work — and you’ll want to avoid any surprises at that point. ● Learn more about an array of homeimprovement topics at myersconstructs.com. ● Sixth in a series from Philadelphia MomsLikeMe.com. Join the conversation today. MomsLikeMe.com and Myers Constructs are members of the PRH Business Network.
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“Looking back on my own father-son experiences, I realize some of the most enjoyable times were those once-in-alifetime-moments, the ones where, well you know, you just had to be there.”
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s we turn the calendar page on another year, it is overwhelming how the passage of time continues its glide from day to day. Seriously, wasn’t it just yesterday that family and friends carved out a parking spot and walkway up our little side street so that my wife and I could take our newborn baby boy home safely in a foot of February snow? As toddler grew to pre-teen and teen led to young adult, the little things that make me happy as a father fascinate me. Looking back on my own father-son experiences, I realize some of the most enjoyable times were those once-in-a-lifetimemoments, the ones where, well you know, you just had to be there. As a young adult not much older than my son is today, there weren’t many passions for me the likes of being a rabid Bruce Springsteen fan. Imagine the steam that escaped my
PRHSCHOOLYARD nostrils when I thought one of my older brothers swiped my “Born in the USA” cassette tape. To my surprise, I found that cassette in my father’s car as he announced, ‘Hey, I like that guy, too!’ Coincidentally, a couple of months later, I found myself with an extra ducat to one of Springsteen’s marathon concerts at the legendary Spectrum. My decision to invite my dad was one of the best I ever made. Prior to RowHome’s recent “Affair to Remember,” I found myself in possession of another one of those ‘extra’ tickets. Since my wife was unable to accompany me to the PRH event, my son Mark jumped at the opportunity to hang with the “old man.” My busy night as Master of Ceremonies didn’t even deter his enthusiasm. While there, I watched as Junior carefully worked a roomful of Philly notables, champions of industry, politicos and pro athletes. With an occasional nod from the podium, he’d offer the perfect assist whether in the form of needed information, a drink or a towel. ‘The kid is a chip off the old block’, I smiled to myself as the night progressed. But the truly momentous moment happened when legendary Sound of Philadelphia singer and songwriter Bunny Sigler accepted his Blue Sapphire Award. That ‘hadto-be-there instance’ when we both realized the memories of this night would be a keeper. Upon arriving at the RowHome Affair, I was asked to facilitate a curious idea that originated with a member of the production staff. Could Jellyroll, the house band for this event, possibly back Bunny Sigler if he wanted to sing? If so, what would they perform and how? So, with my young wingman in tow, we slowly-but-surely built the bridge that led to Grammywinning Sigler blowing the roof off of Cescaphe Ballroom. Sigler and Jellyroll nailed a version of “Me and Mrs. Jones” that all in attendance will likely never forget. The energy, passion and exuberance of that unrehearsed, spontaneous
performance brought the audience to its feet in a thunderous applause of appreciation. On the car ride home, my son turned to me and said, ‘Hey dad… that was awesome tonight.’ I thought for sure he was talking about hanging with the Eagles. Then he continued, ‘Bunny Sigler is the man!’
“As a young adult not much older than my son is today, there weren’t many passions for me the likes of being a rabid Bruce Springsteen fan. Imagine the steam that escaped my nostrils when I thought one of my older brothers swiped my “Born in the USA” cassette tape. To my surprise, I found that cassette in my father’s car as he announced, ‘Hey, I like that guy, too!’” Nodding my head in agreement, I answered him. ‘Yea, buddy. That there was a once- ina-lifetime moment.’ ‘Tell me about it,’ he smiled. ‘I won’t forget that any time soon.’ Neither will I, son. Neither will I. In loving memory of Joe Sarnese… This column is dedicated to the late Joe Sarnese - everybody’s best friend - and a dedicated, loving father who lived for special moments with his children. Ironically, Joe was the first guest I saw the night of PRH’s Affair to Remember on November 4th. His bear hug of ‘hello’ is as genuine and touching now as it was that night. Sleep warm, Joe. You were one in a million.
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Joei DeCarlo deserves a Standing Ovation
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ecently, RowHome sat down with Joei DeCarlo, 14, who was cast in a starring role in the locallyproduced movie musical, Standing Ovation. DeCarlo, a South Philadelphia resident and student at Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP), told us how she became involved with the movie, what it was like working with Hollywood legend James Brolin and her plans for her already bright future.
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PRH: When you were younger, what did you dream of becoming? JDC: When I was younger, I didn’t really have an idea of what I wanted to do. But I wanted to be a singer. I started taking voice lessons and doing recitals at the Fifth Stone Music School. I stayed there until I was eight and that is when I switched to the Sal Dupree Music School.
PRHSCHOOLYARD PRH: Standing Ovation was your first role. How did you land a part in this film? JDC: While working with Sal during one of my weekly lessons, he told me they were having auditions for the movie a week later. At first, I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea because I just started voice lessons with him a month before. But Sal encouraged me to go. I went to the audition and sang for the writer/director Stewart Raffill. After the singing audition, the crew contacted me and I went to read for them again. It was there that I learned Stewart created the whole role for me after he met me. PRH: Were you nervous about taking on this role having no prior acting experience? JDC: I wanted to do well because Stewart created this character for me. If he wanted to change the character, he was very easygoing with making the changes… That was very comforting. PRH: What was it like working with Hollywood icon James Brolin? JDC: It was a really huge honor to work with James Brolin, especially since he took on a project with a bunch of unknown actors. He discussed my character with me and he was very nice with the entire cast.
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PRH: How has your life changed after you starred in this movie? JDC: My life has changed a little since the movie came out. My family and I went to the Olive Garden and this little girl and her dad recognized me and told me how they enjoyed my character in the movie. It was a special feeling because I had no idea that it could mean so much to people. This little girl had dreams like my character and it was great to know that I was part of her inspiration because that was the message in the movie. PRH: Do you have any future plans to continue to act in other films? JDC: I hope to act in films in the future, but I really would like to do something like this project again. These people, especially our crew, were great and I hope to someday do something just like this again.
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PRH: What advice do you have to give to other aspiring actors who would like to pursue a career in acting? JDC: For young girls, it’s a matter of where you are, just being in the right place at the right time. I would recommend starting with singing lessons, voice lessons or acting lessons, because all of those roles can lead to a role like mine in Standing Ovation. photo by James Cardelli.
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y phone rings. It’s Dawn. What are you doing? she asks. I am sitting here trying to relax. I can’t even watch TV in peace. These health commercials depress me. That’s because you let them bother you, she preaches. How can you ignore them? So far, I need Boniva, Abilify and Activia, I fret. Every ailment has my name on it. I am a snoring insomniac with restless leg syndrome. I love the pig, she interrupts. What pig? Maxwell. The little piggy who cries ‘wee, wee, wee, all the way home.’ He’s the best, she continues. Geico commercial, I think. I love him, too! And the woodchucks, I giggle. ‘Hey you woodchucks, stop chucking my wood!’ Good. Now that you’re in a chipper mood, get off the couch and write the poem. What poem? I ask, already knowing the answer. People are miserable these days, she says. You should read Facebook. Between the economy and the snow, they are really down in the dumps. Your Pressed column better be side-splitting, she rambles. What, I’m a comedian now? You know that everybody reads the last page first. They think you’re a hoot, she mumbles. My column’s already written, I firmly announce. We are not printing the Marie Osmond piece. Her son just died, she reminds me. Marie’s not going to read it, I assure her. But other people will. And they’ll think we’re losers. Besides, it’s not that funny. Nobody cares about “Paper Roses.” There are people out there who never heard of Marie Osmond, she boldly announces. Everybody knows Marie Osmond, I answer. Silence on the other end. Are we really that old? I ask. More silence. I got off the couch and wrote the poem.
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Twas the week after Christmas and all through the town People are tearing their Santa stuff down. The stockings, the reindeer, the tinsel, the toys Are only reminders of holiday noise. The in-laws, the ex-laws, the babies, the mutts The kitchen’s so jammed, we need Angelo Lutz. Your eyes how they twinkle from wine in that barrel Another sip later and you’re humming a carol. More cookies, more candy, more eggnog and bread You’re eating so much, to the gym you must head. But the couch is so comfy and the cheesecake is calling No sense in wasting. Your willpower’s falling. It’s time for all people to get back to work! He whistled and shouted and turned with a jerk. It’s Santa, you fear! He’s back in the city The look on your face is met with such pity. It’s just Dom the neighbor. He’s bringing a treat And a toast to the season that makes us all eat. May your days be so merry. And your mind be at ease Here’s food for your troubles. It’s pasta and peas. He places the bowl on the dining room table Then heads home to watch Judge Judy on cable. But I heard him exclaim on his way out the door No sense in complaining. Next up, the shore!
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