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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2019
FEATURES 10 Carli Lloyd Kicks Back The U.S. Women's Soccer Icon Looks at Life On and Off the Field
18 Philly's the Place for Five-'Starr' Restaurants Are Steven Starr Restaurants, Renowned for Outstanding, Diverse Cuisine, Worth Navigating Traffic on the Schuylkill? Absolutely!
24 Resort-Style Living in Your Own Backyard Step Outside to Swim in the Pool, Grill a Couple of Steaks
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24 Open House 28 Food & Wine 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Culinary Creations
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BUS TRIP TO GETTYSBURG Join the West Goshen Parks and Recreation Department and Historical Commission on a bus trip to Gettysburg. Visit the Seminary Ridge Museum, where you can view Gettysburg from the cupola where Gen. John Buford scouted out the battlefield. See the Visitor Center and Museum before taking a guided tour of the battlefield. Cost: $140 For more information, visit WestGoshen.org. Then go to downtown Gettysburg for the David Wills House (where Lincoln slept prior to delivering his Gettysburg Address) and explore the town on your own. Conclude with dinner at the historic Dobbin House.
79TH ANNUAL CHESTER COUNTY DAY HOUSE TOUR OCT. 5 The 2019 Chester County Day House Tour celebrates the traditional, distinctive architecture of Chester County with a strong emphasis on history. There is a beautifully restored 1723 home in Glen Mills, built by the Hoopes family who first settled in this area in 1697. The family lived in the original, much smaller structure with their 17 children. Since then, the house has been renovated inside while keeping its history and distinctive architectural features intact. Also in Glen Mills, the tour will feature the 4,600-square-foot stone Squire Cheyney house, which has Revolutionary War history ties. Completely restored in 2014, the house and barn maintain their traditional stone exteriors with all the modern amenities for today’s lifestyle inside. For more information, visit ChesterCountyHospital.org/giving/ support-an-event/chester-county-day
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CARLI LLOYD KICKS BACK THE U.S. WOMEN'S SOCCER ICON LOOKS AT LIFE ON AND OFF THE FIELD
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ARTICLE DOROTHY KENNEDY
DESPITE HER UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS IN OLYMPICS AND WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER, CARLI LLOYD IS STILL THE DOWNTO-EARTH PERSON SHE WAS WHILE PLAYING COLLEGE SOCCER 15 YEARS AGO. The Delran, New Jersey, native played at Rutgers University, graduating in 2005 with a degree in exercise science and sport studies. Now 37, Carli describes herself as hard-working, relentless and highly competitive—but only when competing against herself. “I have an addiction to becoming better and better every single day,” she says.”I always want to turn my weaknesses into strengths.” We had a chance to look talk candidly with Carli and James Galanis, her personal coach, about life on the soccer field in the past, present and future. EARLY ON IN YOUR CAREER, YOU WERE CUT FROM THE U.S. UNDER-21 TEAM. WHAT HAPPENED, AND WHAT WAS YOUR MINDSET? Carli: It was such a difficult time for me that I was on the verge of quitting. Until then I had gotten by on sheer talent and never really had to push myself. I didn’t know how a professional player really thinks. WHAT WERE THE CRITICAL ELEMENTS THAT ENABLED YOU TO DEVELOP FROM THAT POINT TO BECOMING A TWO-TIME WORLD PLAYER OF THE YEAR? Carli: Being introduced to my personal coach, James Galanis, of Universal Soccer Academy, was definitely the turning point for me. He evaluated me, designed a plan and instilled me with confidence. He changed the way I trained and thought about the game. From that point on, I have been on a mission to improve with each day. WHAT WERE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND THOUGHTS OF CARLI IN THAT FIRST MEETING? James: I knew Carli had potential in terms of skill and game sense. She was humble and willing to work hard. It was obvious that all she needed was someone to guide her and give her the confidence to believe in herself. WHAT SEPARATES YOU FROM EVERYONE ELSE? Carli: I think what sets me apart is my dedication to improving, my ability to raise my game in pressure situations and my willingness to do whatever it takes to find the edge. WHAT IS DIFFERENT IN YOUR TRAINING WITH CARLI? James: Carli has consistently improved, and I have had to continuously change the training environment in order to stimulate and challenge her. We started by refining the basics and have consistently elevated her game by finding things she is not good at and improving these weak areas.
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WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? Carli: I am highly competitive, but only when competing against myself. I have an addiction to becoming better and better every single day. I always want to turn my weaknesses into strengths. DO YOU SEE YOURSELF AS A ROLE MODEL? MENTOR? Carli: I think I have always been a good person and done the right things both on and off the field. This has helped me in becoming a positive role model. Playing for the USWNT gives you the opportunity to really influence people, and I have always done my best to be sure I am impacting young and old people in a positive way. THE WORLD CUP VICTORY IN FRANCE WASN’T WITHOUT ADVERSITY FOR YOU. WITH COACH ELLIS’ DECISION TO USE YOU PRIMARILY OFF THE BENCH, WHAT DID YOU DO TO PUSH THROUGH IT? Carli: One of my core values is to only worry about what I can control. I always knew I couldn’t control who the coaches pick, so I accepted the role I was given. WHERE DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY NOW AT THE AGE OF 37? Carli: There is no doubt that I am in the best form ever. I feel like I have improved to a point where everything has aligned. Physically I feel great, tactically I know the game better than ever, my skills are sharper than ever, and I have the experience to know what’s coming. DOES THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT COACH ELLIS WILL BE STEPPING DOWN THIS OCTOBER AS USWNT COACH HAVE ANY INFLUENCE ON YOUR DECISION TO BE AT NEXT SUMMER’S OLYMPICS IN JAPAN AND ANOTHER WORLD CUP CYCLE? Carli: I want to play for as long as I feel good. If my body allows me to play at my best, I will continue. If not, I will step away. Right now, I feel like I can still help my team win. I want to be at next summer’s Olympics in Japan. I’m not sure about another World Cup cycle. I need to get through the Olympics first. LOOKING BACK, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON YOUR 15-YEAR JOURNEY WITH CARLI? James: I’m thankful to have the opportunity to work with Carli. From day one, she has shown me the utmost respect and has absorbed all my teaching and emptied the tank at training every single day. She is the ultimate student and has an incredible will to do whatever it takes to improve her game. Aside from the on-the-field success, what makes me proudest is the person Carli has become. She is a first-class role model and has not changed as a person. She’s the same Carli I met back then.
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WHEN YOU EVENTUALLY RETIRE, HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED? Carli: I want to be remembered for what I did on the field and for the way I handled adversity throughout my career. I want people to see that anything is possible through sacrifice, hard work and dedication. WHAT LEGACY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE? Carli: I want people to know that I wasn’t the next big thing out of college that was going to go on and become the upcoming star. I grew up in a small town
Carli dribbling through the famous sticks at Universal Soccer Academy
in New Jersey and through my will and dedication, I worked tirelessly to get to the top. You ultimately decide what path you take in life, and I never gave up no matter what was thrown in my way. WHAT LIFE EVENTS HAVE OCCURRED FOR YOU RECENTLY? Carli: I got married in November 2016 and bought a house in Medford, New Jersey, in 2018. TELL US ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH BRIAN. HOW AND WHEN DID YOU MEET? Carli: We met in high school. Brian lived up the street from my aunt, and his best friend lived next door to her. I was always outside playing and hanging out with his best friend when I was younger. I didn’t know him very well, but I saw him in the neighborhood riding around on his dirt bike and playing sports. It wasn’t until my junior year of high school that I heard through a friend that he liked me. Instead of going on a date, we hung out in a big group together. I think what brought us together straight away was how athletic we both were; we loved playing any sort of activity together. Brian will say it was love at first sight for him! Haha. I was still scoping him out and playing hard to get. The rest is history! WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR YOU AND BRIAN? Carli: I have been very committed to my craft, but when I am done playing in a few years, we would like to potentially backpack through Europe, travel the world and then start a family. Having two kids would be something we would love. DO YOU VOLUNTEER/GIVE BACK ANYWHERE? Carli: I am a mentor for the Medford Strikers Soccer Club and Universal Soccer Academy. I try to talk to the kids and share stories with them that will help them on the field and in life. DO YOU HAVE ANY HOBBIES? Carli: I love cooking and organizing!
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Carli and Brian celebrate after being married on a beach in Mexico in November 2016.
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“I THINK WHAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER STRAIGHT AWAY WAS HOW ATHLETIC WE BOTH WERE; WE LOVED PLAYING ANY SORT OF ACTIVITY TOGETHER.” WHEN YOU HAVE SOME DOWNTIME, WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING? Carli: I don’t relax much, but when I do have downtime, I just like being home, watching a show or movie, getting my nails done or shopping. AFTER SOCCER, WHAT IS YOUR NEXT CAREER AMBITION? Carli: After starting a family, I’m not sure what my next career ambition would be. It depends on what doors open up. Potentially, it might be speaking or organizing and running clinics to help the next generation. FAVORITE FOODS: Indian and barbecue FAVORITE RESTAURANTS: Pietros Pizza, Barclay Prime, Zahav, Tequilas in Philly FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATION: Barcelona, Spain; Greece, Maldives
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An eclectic mix of gallery receptions and one-night exhibits is what makes Gallery Walk an evening of fun and surprises. More than 20 artists display their work at galleries, shops,
13 BUS TRIP TO GETTYSBURG
West Goshen Township Building
banks and restaurants throughout
Join
downtown—most with new cre-
and
ations. Presented by the Greater West
and Historical
Chester Chamber of Commerce and
a bus trip to Gettysburg. Visit the
Sunset Hill Jewelers and Fine Arts
Seminary Ridge Museum, where
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you can view Gettysburg from the
events/featured-events/gallery-walk
cupola where Gen. John Buford
Gallery.
the
West
Goshen
Recreation
Parks
Department
Commission
on
scouted out the battlefield. See the
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taking a guided tour of the battlefield. Cost: $140. For more informa-
Southeast Quadrant of Chester County
The
Annual
Chester
County
Day House Tour is the oldest house tour event in the nation. Experience Chester County's finest examples
NOV 9 SAIL ON: THE BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
of new and historically significant
Presented by UPTOWN! Entertainment
homes. It will feature homes and
Alliance, Sail On plays all the Beach
public landmarks in the southeast
Boys’ classic hits, plus some trea-
quadrant of Chester County. Ticketed
sures
event supporting Chester County
extended catalog, recreating the
Hospital.
soundtrack to an Endless Summer
the
Tickets
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available
County
at
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from
the
band’s
brilliant
completely live and in rich detail.
Society. ChesterCoHistorical.org.
12 FALL FIELD TRIP – GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE East Bradford Township Building
Explore the art and horticulture of the Grounds for Sculpture Museum in Trenton, New Jersey. Participants
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will
Bradford
for events you'd like to see included
Township by bus to the museum
in our Calendar section. Submissions
grounds
are accepted via the Contact Us tab at
travel for
from a
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tour
of
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CULINARY CREATIONS
ARTICLE DOROTHY KENNEDY | PHOTOGRAPHY JEFF ROBINSON
GRILLED TO PERFECTION Khmer Beef Skewers make a simple yet beautiful presentation.
KHMER BEEF SKEWERS INGREDIENTS + 6 stalks lemongrass, tough outer layers removed,
6 servings
DIRECTIONS In a food processor, combine the lemongrass,
soft inner cores thinly sliced
lime leaves, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Pulse
+ 6 kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
until a smooth paste forms. Scrape the paste into
+ 6 cloves garlic, peeled
a large bowl. Add the beef, oil and paprika. Toss
+ 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and minced
the beef until evenly coated in sauce. Cover with
+ 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
+ 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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8 minutes
Thread the beef onto wooden skewers. Grill,
+ 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
turning as needed, until charred and cooked
+ 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sweet paprika
through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter and
+ Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
serve while hot.
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