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FRONT RUNNER Cohost Bette Midler shares a moment with Jack Nicholson at the Live Aid benefit concert—one of the world’s largest—at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium in July 1985.
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When world-famous actress and singer Bette Midler returns to Philadelphia on June 16 in support of her latest album, the brassy It’s the Girls!, it won’t be just another show of the flashy songstress and her usual big-production highlights, like her wheelchair-riding mermaids and ladies in military uniform. When Midler hits the Wells Fargo Center, she’ll continue a close relationship with not just the city but also a local impresario that began in 1972. “I was amazed by the skill, energy, and the originality of her performance, every aspect of it,” says Larry Magid, the legendary Philly booking agent, international promoter, and Broadway producer who first welcomed Midler here in the early ’70s at now-nonexistent venues such as the Bijou Café and the Erlanger Theatre. The two became fast pals—even hanging out with each other’s spouses—and by 1999, Magid wound up producing entire national tours for Midler. “I guess she trusted me,” he says. By that point, the Divine
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Miss M was a sensation, a multi-platinum artist (with hits such as “Wind Beneath My Wings”) and a respected dramatic and comedic thespian with three Golden Globe awards and an Oscar nod for best actress for The Rose. But their trust went both ways: When Magid produced one of the planet’s largest concerts—the charitable American leg of Live Aid, soon celebrating its 30th anniversary, on July 13—at Philly’s JFK Stadium, he brought in Midler as one of its hosts. With a one-shoulder bustier and ’80s-ready teased mane, Midler took the stage to introduce then-breakout star Madonna. Later, she shared a brief moment with Jack Nicholson before Phil Collins performed. “Bette was a natural,” he says. “She’s one of the most influential artists of all time, to women and male performers alike. She deserved to be there—she’s a global superstar.” Tuesday, June 16, at the Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., 215-336-3600; wellsfargocenterphilly.com PS
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Late spring 2015
14 // front runner 30 // Letter from the editor-in-Chief
32 // Letter from the pubLisher
34 // ... Without Whom
this issue WouLd not have been possibLe
36 // the List 69 // invited
style 39 // Young Love Kate Spade designer Deborah Lloyd focuses her attention on the junior set.
42 // saddLe up
46 // stYLe spotLight The return of the bodysuit, custom women’s dress shirts from a men’s atelier, and the boldest pumps in town: the city’s most stylish news this spring.
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Green all over: Deborah Lloyd’s youthful eye imbues Kate Spade’s spring collection with a vibrant, verdant edge.
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48 // turning the tide Luxury watch brands are increasingly partnering with environmental organizations committed to protecting the world’s oceans.
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people 59 // a new day As Comcast’s billion-dollar tower takes shape, D’Arcy F. Rudnay remains on the front lines of the media powerhouse’s future.
62 // like SoMethinG out of the MovieS
Actress Victoria Cartagena brings her Philly street smarts to the Fox hit series Gotham.
64 // Strike a poSe
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Jean Sachs and Jennifer Schelter discuss the power of yoga, inspiration, and community in the battle against breast cancer.
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51 // Back in the Saddle
81 // larGer than life
The Devon Horse Show’s historic pageantry is flled with stylish hats, prize steeds, and high-level competition.
Among Atlantic City chefs, no star shines brighter than Wolfgang Puck’s, whose casual American menu comes to life with Jersey Shore produce.
54 // Gray Matter American photographer Richard Avedon was as intrigued by families as he was by fashion. In Philadelphia, a new exhibit of his work examines the ties that bind.
84 // the lateSt diSh Five top Philly chefs share their creative riffs on classic American dishes, a theme that is dominating menus across town.
56 // culture SpotliGht
86 // taSte SpotliGht
Taylor Swift’s homecoming show at the Linc headlines Philly’s jam-packed cultural calendar this season.
From small-batch tonic water and custom tableware to the increased support of local farms, Philadelphia is artisan-obsessed.
88 // tappinG in
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D’Arcy F. Rudnay is utilizing her position as Comcast’s first-ever female executive VP to lead the Philly media giant mindfully forward.
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Thanks to the popularity of Philly Beer Week, local restaurateurs are raising their glasses to craft brews with tasting menus, fights, and cocktails.
photography by michael persico (puck); daryl peveto (rudnay)
In Atlantic City, chef Wolfgang Puck proffers his now famous brand of fusion cuisine—a blending of styles that is distinctly American.
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Late spring 2015
features 90 // Rise and shine Today show coanchor and MSNBC host Tamron Hall opens up about kicking back, giving back, and why she has Philadelphia to thank for her success. By Kristin Detterline Photography by Daniela Federici
94 // Changing the ConveRsation
Meet the seven women who are inspiring positive change in Philly right now, from education and sustainability reform to personal fnance. As told to Sarah Jordan Photography by Billy Rood
102 // seCond City With buyers scoring shuttered casinos and beachside properties for a steal, and still-thriving resorts investing millions in renovations, Atlantic City is poised for yet another comeback. By Robert Strauss Illustration by Ciara Phelan
heaLth & WeLLNess 107 // a bRighteR futuRe Philadelphia’s lauded medical industry has its eye on preventative care, investing in proactive measures and healthy lifestyles for the city’s women.
haute property Dana Spain’s Mediterranean-inspired home was designed with the consummate hostess in mind.
120 // living at the top The residential scene continues to grow in outlying neighborhoods with new projects from Fishtown to Graduate Hospital.
124 // putting on the Ritz The lofty penthouses at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton are the current crown jewels of Philly real estate.
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From her gigs on Today and NewsNation to increasing awareness of domestic violence, Tamron Hall knows a thing or two about the juggling act— and in electric-hued stilettos, no less.
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With arm’s-reach views of William Penn, the trio of remaining Ritz penthouses are atop the city—and its residential market.
Late spring 2015
BEAUTY 139 // Next of SkiN Sunscreen isn’t the only secret weapon against sun damage. Philadelphia skincare experts weigh in on the top treatments to try this summer.
ThE gUidE 145 // the BritiSh Are ComiNg Gordon Ramsay’s new Pub & Grill gifts Atlantic City with comfort food from across the pond.
146 // DiNer’S LuCk The other (dinner) tables: Here, we count down the top restaurants in America’s playground.
148 // up ALL Night Whether it’s happy hour or after hours, explore AC’s range of bars and nightclubs.
150 // BLiSS By the BeACh Indulge in a luxe spa treatment inside one of the Shore’s best hotels.
P.S. 152 // oBServe AND report Philadelphia’s frst-ever observation deck will open later this summer, offering panoramic city views to all. But would the project please native son William Penn?
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Tamron Hall Photography by Daniela Federici Styling by Eric Niemand/Factory Downtown Makeup and hair by Ido Raphael/Factory Downtown using Dior Addict/Davines Video: Vladimir Weinstein Shot on location at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée New York, 37 E. 64th St., 212-606-4600; plaza-athenee.com Dress, Cushnie et Ochs ($1,395). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. Cobblestones earrings in 18k noble gold with quartz and diamonds, H.Stern ($3,300). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. Brass prism ring, Jennifer Fisher ($295). Barneys New York, 1811 Walnut St., 215-563-5333; barneys.com
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It wasn’t easy to get seven of the cIty’s most influential women
together on the same day—between the standard business hours of 9 am and 5 pm, no less—for a photo shoot. Positions of power come with packed itineraries and, even weeks in advance, scheduling is complicated. Luckily, the stars aligned for our annual Women of Influence shoot, which went off perfectly—except for a gorgeous pair of Jimmy Choos, whose pencil-thin heels defied the laws of gravity. Not to be outdone by a pair of stilettos, most of the women tried them on regardless. Photo shoot or not, any true influencer doesn’t allow designer shoes to slow her down. This issue’s cover star, Tamron Hall, has mastered the art of running in heels, literally and figuratively. The Today show coanchor and MSNBC NewsNation host juggles two shows between two networks every weekday (and all before noon) while regularly setting social media afire with questions and commentary about her shoes—plus her haircut, wardrobe, and accessories. Beyond her status as a TV tastemaker, Hall is an outspoken supporter against domestic
violence. It’s a platform that she has taken national thanks to Today and a cause that keeps this Temple graduate coming back to Philadelphia to work with Lutheran Settlement House. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Hall grace this cover. Her triple-threat personality—broadcast star, trendsetter, advocate—captures the true spirit of a Woman of Influence. This month also marks the beginning of Philadelphia Style’s new Health & Wellness section. As a regional lifestyle publication, it’s only fitting that medicine should figure prominently into our editorial repertoire, and especially in Philly, which has offered some of the country’s top medical care ever since Ben Franklin helped found the nation’s first hospital here in 1751. But we’re not just chronicling medical breakthroughs and research projects—we’re also getting to know the forward-thinking minds behind these advancements and how hospitals are impacting our local economy and neighborhoods in amazing ways. In conjunction with this issue’s theme, preventative care, we sought out the area’s best doctors to offer insights into staying healthy and being proactive.
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on my radar My must-attend events in the months to come. 1. The oldest and largest outdoor multibreed competition in the United States, the Devon Horse Show returns to the Main Line May 21 to 31. 2. The annual event benefting Rittenhouse Square, Ball on the Square, this year on June 18, is always a great celebration I enjoy getting dressed up for. 3. I look forward to the Philadelphia Style Polo Cup at Tinicum Park, featuring some of the best players in the area. We celebrate our fve-year anniversary on August 8.
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This issue, we are focusing on the great women who are making a mark on Philadelphia with our Women of Influence feature. Inside these pages, we honor their accomplishments and embrace what’s to come for these seven ladies who have effected positive change across town through their roles in the community. As the beautiful spring air comes out of hiding, Philly’s social calendar expands. This season, there are so many great events happening—from the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival to all the charity events, including the Chefs’ Dinner for Paws and the Broad Street Run. It’s a great time of year to get outside and get involved. Beyond Philly, we look to Atlantic City, honing in on its luxury spas and restaurants, and focusing on the comeback for which the city is poised. We chronicle the new developments and people who are helping to bring Atlantic City back to life—one project at a time. We also introduce our Health & Wellness section, which will be included twice a year—the next is in our Men’s Issue in October. We are thrilled to be bringing this topic to our pages. Being a leading luxury magazine in a city that is at the forefront of medicine and education, we felt responsible to dedicate space to healthy living. There is no greater luxury than one’s health, and we look forward to having a part in your well-being.
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Ciara Phelan illustrator Ciara Phelan is an illustrator and textile designer based in East London. She has produced work for McDonald’s, The New York Times, Nylon, O, The Oprah Magazine, Sony, Toyota, Vanity Fair, and more, and is working on an ethical lifestyle company called Kith & Kin that uses textile patterns created using collage imagery. She designed the opening illustration for our Atlantic City feature (page 102). How did you develop this collage style? What first compelled you toward it? My style developed from my love of collecting vintage ephemera from charity shops and car boot sales. I have always been drawn to anything with a nostalgic feel, and the turning point came when I started scanning my books and manipulating the imagery using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Who have been your main artistic inspirations? I really love any work that is eclectic or draws together different mediums. I love the work from the Dada movement, and women such as Hannah Höch are a great inspiration. I also like any artist who has a playful and quirky style, such as M.C. Escher, Man Ray, Salvador Dalí, and Matisse. Any client in particular you would like to work with? I would love to work for Stella McCartney. I love her ethos and how she approaches her work. Her fashion pieces are quite clean-lined, very considered, and yet playful at the same time. It would be great to create collages using imagery from her archive and taking inspiration from her garments.
Dorothy CasCerCeri writer Dorothy Cascerceri is an entertainment and celebrity lifestyle expert who has appeared on E!, VH1, ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, and more. She hosts Celebrity Corner, a weekly TV talk show. She sat down with Gotham’s Victoria Cartagena for this issue’s Talent Patrol (page 62). Do you have a favorite Philly movie? Most recently, it’s Silver Linings Playbook. I grew up a few minutes from where Bradley Cooper [did]. Is Cartagena’s work ethic endemic to Philadelphia? Yes! We are a city of scrappy, hard-working people with solid values. We are also proud of where we’re from and tend to be grounded as a result.
Billy rooD photographer NYC-based photographer and film director Billy Rood is creative director of Fifty8 Magazine. He contributes to models.com and has shot and directed for Burberry, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nike, and more. He shot this year’s Women of Influence portraits (page 94). What did you do while in town? This was my first time ever in Philly. As soon as I arrived, I went to Geno’s and got myself a cheesesteak. It’s a beautiful city. What did you want to capture during this shoot? As confident and powerful and influential as these women are, I also wanted to show their natural beauty and energy.
aDrienne Gaffney fashion writer Adrienne Gaffney began her career at Vanity Fair and has since contributed to The Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Nylon, and other publications. She explores Deborah Lloyd’s youthful eye in this issue’s Tastemaker (page 39). What is most striking, visually, about Kate Spade’s designs? I love the bright, youthful colors and classic silhouettes. I am always delighted by the feminine details, be it a Peter Pan collar or a tiny bow. How is Kate Spade’s aesthetic congenial to style in Philadelphia? The Kate Spade look is consistent with Philly style. Pieces maintain an element of modesty but are never staid and always feminine and fun.
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Jane Golden
Kate Talamo
Lisa Nutter
Korin Korman
Sharon Pinkenson
Bridgette Mayer
Christina Weiss Lurie
Elana Friedman
Lea May
Nicole Cashman
Suzanne Roberts
Laurie R. Phillips
Janet Guthart
Rita Rome
Roberta Dranoff
Kathy Orr
Amy Gutmann
Pamela Raju
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STYLE Tastemaker Call her loyal: For eight years, Deborah Lloyd has widened Kate Spade’s purview while honoring the brand’s bright, bold heritage.
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Kate Spade deSigner Deborah LLoyD’S youthful printS SpeaK to philly’S fun, feminine StylingS. by adrienne gaffney With its newest line, Kate Spade New York has a tiny customer in mind. After expanding the brand, once known solely for its handbags, to include ready-to-wear, jewelry, tech accessories, and home goods, childrenswear is a logical extension. After all, it’s a fitting match for a line whose bright colors, whimsical patterns, and sweet details proclaim innocence. continued on page 40
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STYLE Tastemaker ’Tis the season: In creating “pieces that catch the eye,” Lloyd utilizes the brighter palettes and floral motifs of spring and summer (seen here and bottom right).
Some items, like a novelty wicker handbag in the shape of a snail, speak to Lloyd’s youth-centered inspirations.
Designer Deborah Lloyd, who’s served as president and chief creative officer since the 2007 departure of founder Kate Spade, is thrilled by what she sees as a natural next step for the growing company. “Our debut children’s collection is full of bright colors, playful prints, and charming details that embrace the spirit of Kate Spade New York that our customers know and love,” she says. Key pieces in the range mirror highlights from the women’s collection, like a full floral skirt, a black and white striped party dress, a hot-pink coat with a bow on
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the collar, and a glitterencrusted satchel. For Lloyd, who came to the company after leading teams at Banana Republic and Burberry, Kate Spade New York’s evolution has been about catering to the style of a very well-defined vision of the woman who wears it. “The brand has really grown while still keeping true to its DNA. We love bright colors, bold prints, and a sense of humor balanced with chic sophistication,” she explains. “We think about the Kate Spade New York girl in all aspects of her life and want to
design pieces that she can wear to work, out to dinner, or on her weekend adventures. We want to be a part of her home when she decorates and entertains. The launch of childrenswear was a natural progression for us as a lifestyle brand.” There’s no shortage of these Kate Spade girls in Philadelphia, Lloyd insists. “I see Philadelphia as a cosmopolitan city with a rich history. There are certainly Kate Spade New York girls in Philadelphia—she is culturally curious and loves adventure. She wants to look polished but
is not afraid to have a little bit of fun with fashion,” she says. In the line’s spring and summer offerings, the notion of fun with fashion adopts a wild spirit. “The Spring 2015 collection was inspired by the idea of escaping the ordinary. I liked the idea of stepping away from the hectic pace of everyday life and retreating into the calm and simple surroundings of nature. The collection was inspired by the colors, patterns, and textures found all around, from lush florals to pools of water.” Spring splendor can be seen in abundance in the
collection’s bold, joyful prints and quirky accessories. It’s hard for Lloyd to single out any not-to-bemissed pieces, but she does betray a soft spot for the collection’s most delightful items. “A few of my favorites include our novelty handbags—we have done some really fun pieces this season like wicker bags that resemble critters,” such as frogs and snails, Lloyd says. “I always love pieces that catch the eye and start a conversation.” King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-4080; katespade.com PS
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DARK HORSE Crisp whites balance out bold browns. Blouse, Chanel ($7,300). chanel.com. Breeches ($990) and crop ($475), Hermès. King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-7460; hermes.com. Alare belt, Max Mara ($335). Bloomingdale’s, King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-6207; maxmara.com. Boots, Marc Jacobs ($1,290). marc jacobs.com. Helmet, stylist’s own
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Minimal updates add a modern edge.
1. Intreccio metal knot clutch, Bottega Veneta ($3,480). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; bottegaveneta.com. Faye medium shoulder bag, Chloé ($1,950). Neiman Marcus, see above; neiman marcus.com. 2. Horsebit bracelet in aged silver and gold, Gucci ($2,150). King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-4130; gucci.com. H Hour watch, Hermès ($2,725). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-7460; hermes.com. Lexington graphic sandal, Paul Andrew ($795). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. 3. High-heel bootie, Gucci ($1,100). see above. 4. Globe Box bag, Valentino Garavani ($2,195). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above
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TUXE’S COLLECTION OF BODYSUITS HAS THE MODERN WOMAN IN MIND. A fleeting fashion staple in the ’90s, bodysuits have been lurking in the backs of closets for decades now. But former Anthropologie designer Tamar Daniel saw potential in the throwback concept and has since built her entire brand around it. She has even renamed her company Tuxe (it was formerly called Bradamant) after its best-selling top, and is opening her relocated flagship location in Ardmore’s Suburban Square under the new name. Softer, seamless fabrics and a hook closure similar to a bra are the comfortable foundations for her line, which also includes tees, tanks, and blouses. Suburban Square, 47 St. Georges Road, Ardmore, 267-603-6890; tuxebodywear.com
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Commonwealth Proper has outfitted some of Philly’s most fashionable men in custom suits and shirts. Now, it’s turning to the ladies to produce tailored dress shirts. A full range of measurements and preferences—Tapered waist? Windsor collar? French cuffs?—plus custom fabrics and buttons will result in your best-fitting button-down ever. 1839 Chestnut St., 267-319-1741; commonwealthproper.com
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Leave it to Cole Haan to come up with the definitive women’s casualwear shoe. The lightweight ZeroGrand is made with the new Grand.OS cushioning system, promoting the easy move from office to cocktails. The oxford model (SEEN ABOVE) mixes comfort with class in sleek leather and suede finishes. 1600 Walnut St., 215-985-5801; colehaan.com
Sceptre Linea Median CZ Vert ring, in sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil ($200), from the Fall 2015 collection.
Power pumps make a statement with bold patterns and sky-high heels.
Brian Atwood ($1,255). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; brianatwood.com
Paul Andrew ($645). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com
Gianvito Rossi ($995). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com
Jimmy Choo ($950). Nordstrom, Cherry Hill Mall, 856-773-5600; nordstrom.com
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It’s no surprise that Philadelphia women have been drawn to Ann King Lagos and Toni Renée Leslie’s jewelry line Realm. Inspired by ideas of strength, power, and royalty, the pair’s design narrative produces accessories that, while day-into-night wearable, always make a statement. Insignias, woven cords, pavé stones, and architectural details define signature collections like Empress and Sceptre. Lagos and Leslie will add semiprecious stones and a new color palette to upcoming collections, plus introduce a new cuff etched with their mantra, REIGN THOUGHTFULLY, this summer. Available by private appointment and at Bella Turka, 113 S. 13th St., 215-557-9050; explorerealm.com
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TURNING THE TIDE
AS PHILADELPHIANS RETURN TO THE SERENITY OF THE SHORE THIS SUMMER, LUXURY WATCH BRANDS ARE PARTNERING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THE OCEAN. BY ROBERTA NAAS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF CRAWFORD
Oceanic studies continue to yield now-familiar concerns: overfishing, pollution, the destruction of coastlines and wetlands that support sea life. Of course, time and patience are integral to conservation efforts, but now a select group of watch brands are taking direct action, as well. For several years, Omega has partnered with the GoodPlanet Foundation for environmental conservation. Omega built the Seamaster Planet Ocean watch in 2005 and has issued updated iterations ever since, with a portion of the proceeds funding preservation of sea grasses and coral reefs in the oceans of Southeast Asia. Similarly, Jaeger-LeCoultre has had an ongoing relationship with Unesco, supporting the protection of nearly 50 crown-jewel marine sites with conservation status on the Unesco World Heritage List. Recent involvements included a project on Glacier Bay that showcased the brand’s efforts to protect endangered species by offering a protected home for humpback whales and sea lions. Girard-Perregaux also supports the oceans, in cooperation with Susan and David Rockefeller and their Mission of Mermaids efforts to increase oceanic awareness. Rolex has had a long involvement in conservation efforts, as well, with myriad projects that range from its Awards for Enterprise, which celebrate individuals confronting major entrepreneurial challenges to improve life or protect the planet, to the recent Deepsea Challenge, which saw Rolex fund filmmaker-turned-explorer James Cameron in his quest to study the ocean depths. The effort culminated in Cameron’s 2014 documentary Deepsea Challenge 3D. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to phillystylemag.com/watches. PS
to its partnership with the GoodPlanet Foundation, Omega releases the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial GMT 44mm GoodPlanet watch ($8,100). It features an orange aluminum GMT hand for tracking time in two zones and has a helium escape valve allowing water resistance up to 600 meters. King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-0296; omegawatches.com This Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic 1958 watch ($9,800) is crafted in stainless steel and houses a mechanical automatic
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movement. It pays tribute to the first watch created in 1958 for the scientists of the International Geophysical Year. The new models are water resistant to 100 meters and offer 43 hours of power reserve. Govberg Jewelers, 1521 Walnut St., 215-546-6505; jaeger-lecoultre.com In honor of James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenger voyage, Rolex introduced a new version of the 44mm Deepsea COSCcertified chronometer ($12,350). The stainlesssteel watch, water resistant to almost 4,000 meters, features Rolex’s
Ringlock system, with a rotatable black ceramic bezel, helium escape valve, titanium back, and Glidelock Oyster bracelet. Bernie Robbins Jewelers, 595 Lancaster Ave., St. Davids, 610-971-2446; rolex.com From Girard-Perregaux, the Sea Hawk Mission of Mermaids watch ($11,750) is water resistant to 1,000 meters and a true diving instrument. It is crafted in stainless steel and rubber with a self-winding mechanical movement and 46 hours of reserve. Govberg Jewelers, 1521 Walnut St., 215-546-6505; girard-perregaux.com
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The Devon Horse sHow’s hisToric pageanTry is filled wiTh sTylish haTs, prize horses, and high-level compeTiTion. by marni prichard manko
It’s horse season again on the Main Line, a regional obsession exemplified in spring’s annual Winterthur, Radnor, and Devon (pictured) shows and races.
In its inaugural year, in 1896, the Devon Horse Show was a one-day event promoting good breeding for Main Line carriage horses, though its scale and scope would soon expand. By 1919, the first of the Country Fair booths was instituted, and Bryn Mawr Hospital was designated the beneficiary of the proceeds— which it remains to this day. Fast-forward almost a century later and Devon has evolved into two weeks of the highest-level equestrian competition, has become a staple of the Main Line social calendar, and, to date, has raised about $47 million, by the work of volunteers, to benefit the hospital. continued on page 52
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The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair showcases myriad disciplines, including jumping, fox hunting, and dressage.
OFF TO THE RACES
THE RADNOR HUNT RACES MARKS ITS 85TH ANNIVERSARY IN GRAND FASHION. BY MARNI PRICHARD MANKO Every third Saturday in May, in true equestrian form, the Main Line comes out to the Radnor Hunt, in Malvern, in full spring regalia for the Radnor Hunt Races. The area’s premier steeplechase meet, now in its 85th year, draws the best in the sport, with purses totaling $180,000. Twenty thousand fans surround the racecourse for tailgating, tent parties, and box-seat lunches. And, of course, there’s the bucolic backdrop of Chester County’s rolling green hills. “Everyone enjoys the races, and parties are everywhere,” says Carol Griffin, event coordinator for the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. “The atmosphere is that of an elegant country picnic, with bursts of excitement as the horses thunder past and fly over hurdles. Carriages parade around, and guests are taken back to the 19th century. The Radnor fox hounds also come out to parade, [which] thrills the kids. A themed tailgate competition is colorful and fun to participate in or just walk through.” Some families have had boxes at the races for generations, but you don’t need to have patrician lineage to snag a coveted view, as corporate sponsor tents line the homestretch rail on the hill overlooking the finish line. “We’re racing for open space at the Radnor Hunt Races,” says Griffin. “All proceeds benefit the open space and clean water programs of the Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford, which has protected over 60,000 acres to date. At the Radnor Hunt Races, you enjoy it all—friends, food, the excitement of racing—and you support programs to keep our countryside beautiful.” Saturday, May 16, at 11 AM at 826 Providence Road, Malvern, 610-388-8383; radnorhuntraces.org PS
Hat Trick
A suburban milliner reveals this season’s top trends in hats. When it comes to equestrian events, there’s no more important fashion statement than the hat, says Debby Bradley, owner of That’s Hats Accessories Boutique in Chadds Ford and a milliner who’s been creating couture and ready-to-wear hats for the horsey set for more than eight years. “The Winterthur Point-to-Point, Willowdale Steeplechase, Radnor Hunt, and the many events in Devon offer us the opportunity to truly let our personality sparkle,” she says. According to Bradley, hat trends this season reflect everything from royal weddings, which brought fascinators into vogue, to color trends like gray, à la Fifty Shades. Other hues to look for are marsala (Pantone’s color of the year), turquoise, fuchsia, and warm shades of beige. And for style, Bradley says, “If simple and elegant is your goal, a larger brim or brighter color will work well. But if you enjoy the spotlight, flamboyant embellishments—while still staying tasteful—is what I recommend.” 103 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-358-5995; thatshats.com
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“The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is a Main Line and Philadelphia tradition,” says Gail McCarthy, senior cochair of the Country Fair. “It’s part of our community history. Devon offers something for everyone. It’s a top-level competition, family fun, shop-till-you-drop, eat-drink-and-be-merry good time. And it’s all for the benefit of Bryn Mawr Hospital. The show really is an amalgam of equestrians, local families, and philanthropically minded members of the community.” Devon remains the longest-running, largest outdoor multibreed horse show in the country. True equine-lovers can sit in the grandstands at Dixon Oval—or in one of the 46 statussymbol boxes—and get their fill of the competition, which ranges from Grand Prix jumpers to gaited horses. It’s also a two-week study in equestrian chic, with Lilly Pulitzer garb and muddy boots all stylishly colliding. The granddaddy of all nights is the Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon. The crowd is huge, the grandstands are packed, and box-holders lavishly entertain their guests. It’s such a mustattend event that people line up first thing in the morning just to nab a ringside seat. And on the first Sunday, there’s the Carriage Pleasure Drive, where beautiful antique carriages are judged at the show grounds and then progress along a twomile route through the streets of Devon. “It’s an homage to a bygone era and a spectacular sight,” says McCarthy. Of course, being a blue-blooded Main Line staple, there’s always a big social component. The festivities kick off this year on May 20 with First Night at Devon, hosted at the Art Gallery, which is lauded as one of the best parties of the equestrian season. Ladies Day is always a big hit, where one-upping each other with creative hats has become a blood sport. Previous standouts include chapeaus topped with a working carousel, a show ring, even taxidermy birds. There’s also fantastic boutique shopping, great dining options, entertainment, fair rides and games, and loads of special events such as live music in Clydesdale Corner, plus Children’s Day with free admission and special activities for families such as crafts, music, and face painting. May 21–31, 23 Dorset Road, Devon, 610-964-0550; devonhorseshow.net PS
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Thicker than water: This 1970 photomural of Allen Ginsberg (center) and his extended clan is one of Richard Avedon’s more literal meditations on the theme of family.
Gray Matter
A picture is worth a thousand words, but can it define just one? This spring, the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) presents “Family Affairs,” an exhibition of 69 individual shots by Richard Avedon and a series of portrait murals. Celebrated for revolutionizing fashion photo graphy for the likes of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Avedon in this collection of his work challenges the traditional sense of familial ties. Few of the images depict actual biological relations, though one is the massive photomural of beat poet Allen Ginsberg and his extended family. In contrast, the group portraits such as that of Andy Warhol and The Factory prove that despite a lack of shared blood, individuals can nonetheless be uni fied by deeply intimate connections. “Avedon was not necessarily negotiating the biological family, but expanding the sense of connectivity beyond biology to connections of politics, of power, of culture, and also asking whether a fam ily necessarily needed to be truly defined by biology,” says NMAJH’s Josh Perelman, chief curator and director of exhibitions and collections. The question of power and politics is evidently pursued in Avedon’s photo series “The Family,” which was produced for Rolling Stone and published on the eve of the 1976 presidential elections. From candidates Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford to a slew of government officials, activists, and journalists,
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Avedon documented the political, media, and corporate elite shaping the course of the country at the time. “Avedon was really looking at the family of politics, and how various connections of power link different people together in sometimes very usual and sometimes less expected ways,” says Perelman. “As the country prepares for a presidential election in 2016, the portraits evoke comparisons between the nature of political leadership then and now.” “Family Affairs” proves to be a unique presentation: “The Family” is displayed in its original Rolling Stone publication, and a photo booth invites visitors to participate in the exhibition and think about Avedon’s artistic portraiture versus the function of selfies in our presentday lives. “Avedon’s work brings us back to a time that lives on in popular memory with a certain sense of nostalgia,” says Perelman. “By documenting that period through portraiture, he not only provides a new and complex interpretation, but he humanizes those events. We are confronted with the individuals who were directly involved. We not only have a chance to revisit the events them selves but have a very personal connection to them in a way that I think is not always traditional for a history museum.” On view through August 2 at the National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall E., 215923-3811; nmajh.org PS
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american photographer RichaRd avedon was as intrigued by families as by fashion. a new exhibit of his work examines the ties that bind. by veronica szafranski
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TAYLOR SWIFT BRINGS THE HITS BACK HOME wITH HER wORld TOuR’S SuMMER STOpS IN pHIlly. By jessica green If 2015 has an It girl, it’s Taylor Swift. Her latest album, 1989, shattered sales records and signaled a shift from her country roots to catchy mainstream melodies. Chart-topping hits like “Blank Space” and “Style” were quickly accompanied by topviewed music videos and live performances. Now, the mega star hits the road for her latest world tour, with two nights back in her home state (Swift grew up in the Philly suburbs and vacationed at the Jersey Shore) at Lincoln Financial Field. Expect all Swift is known for: the charming dance moves, lively stage presence, and, of course, all the hit songs, both new and old. Before she hits the stage, Vance Joy, an Australian singer-songwriter famous for his 2013 single “Riptide,” and Shawn Mendes, who sings 2014’s anthemic “Life of the Party,” will perform the opening sets. June 12–13 at Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, 800-745-3000; ticketmaster.com PS
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Conductor Michael Krajewski will guide The Philly Pops through more than 50 years of popular music.
take it to the streets
Every year, the Rittenhouse Row spring festival transforms Rittenhouse Square into a showcase of food, fashion, and art. This year, on May 2, more than 40 restaurants and bars will set up booths along six blocks on Walnut Street, between Broad and 19th Streets, handing out samples of their
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From soul music by the likes of Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner to America’s greatest hits—think Frank Sinatra and Jerry Lee Lewis—The Philly Pops Music Director and conductor Michael Krajewski wows us again with his latest show, Legends of Rock, to be performed in conjunction with the famed Rock Tenors Micah Wilshire, Rob Evan, and Shem von Schroeck. The show will feature the trio’s dynamic voices belting out classic hits from the Beatles, The Doobie Brothers, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Queen, Sting, Journey, Coldplay, and more. May 15–17 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad St., 215-8931999; phillypops.com
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favorite menu items, while local fashion boutiques like Joan Shepp and Duke & Winston will showcase the latest spring trends. Expect live music and free wine tastings, plus the addition of food trucks, including The Tot Cart. Saturday, May 2, at 18th and Walnut Streets; rittenhouserow.org
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In 1965, on the Fourth of July, 40 pickettoting activists assembled outside Independence Hall to demand equality for gays and lesbians following a failed effort to bring a discrimination case before the Supreme Court. The protesters would later be recognized as the frst sustained activism effort in the country to advocate for the rights of the LGBT community, and would pave the way for the equality movement. Now, 50 years later, Philadelphia marks what has since become known as Reminder Day and celebrates these pioneer activists. In June, the National Constitution Center will unveil an exhibition furnished by the William Way LGBT Community Center called “Speaking Out for Equality: The Constitution, Gay Rights, and the Supreme Court,” flled with artifacts, personal stories, and details of the court cases surrounding the movement. Other programs with the National Museum of American Jewish History, the African American Museum, and the Free Library will also begin in June. The exhibit will come to life on Independence Day, with a reenactment of the original demonstration in front of Independence Hall. June 5–September 7, at the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St., 215-732-2220; waygay.org
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A New DAy
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As comcAst’s billion-dollAr tower tAkes shApe, D’Arcy F. ruDnAy remAins on the front lines of the mediA powerhouse’s future. by nick diulio
One for the city: Leading Comcast through a series of growth means D’Arcy F. Rudnay is propelling Philadelphia as an international hub of media and technology.
Seated inside Ralph’s Café on the 43rd floor of the Comcast Center, D’Arcy F. Rudnay looks out at a clear, cold April sky and imagines the massive tower that will climb even higher than the one she’s currently in. Designed by Norman Foster, Comcast’s 59-story, $1.2 billion Innovation and Technology Center will soar 1,121 feet above Comcast Corporation’s global headquarters on Arch Street and house the company’s growing workforce of “technologists, engineers, and software architects” upon completion in 2018. It will also house a 200-plus-room Four Seasons hotel with a top-floor restaurant along with local broadcast stations NBC 10 and Telemundo 62. “It’s going to be amazing and a real point of pride for this city,” says Rudnay, chief communications officer, and the first woman ever to continued on page 60
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PEOPLE View from the Top “EvErything camE back to onE quEstion: is this right for our company?”
A conference room tableau represents the myriad services Comcast offers. below: Says Rudnay, “If you’re a young person, you should come here and think, Wow, this is pretty impressive.”
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“She has expertly guided us through some of the biggest moments in our history with grace and impeccable strategic instincts.” Rudnay’s role was never more critical than when Comcast announced it was buying NBCUniversal, in 2011. The $30 billion transaction meant the cable provider was suddenly an entirely new entity. It was Rudnay’s job to figure out what that meant. “NBCUniversal is this crown jewel of America, and buying it drastically changed our company,” says Rudnay. “During that first year, we needed to figure out how to talk about ourselves in a different way. What had changed [about this company] and what hadn’t? That’s hard work. Much harder than almost anything I do on an operational level.” It took the better part of a year, but Rudnay—with the help of consultants and members of Comcast’s leadership—eventually presented the new brand to a room full of executives. What emerged was a slogan now found all over Comcast’s promotional literature: “Shaping the future at the intersection of media and technology.” “That’s what Comcast is now. Prior to that, people thought of us as [just] a cable company,” says Rudnay. “That whole experience was one of the most exciting things I’ve done in my 38-year career.” Rudnay is also the founding chair of Comcast’s Women’s Network, which seeks to advance and develop women within the corporation and has grown to include more than 1,100 members since its inception three years ago. “When I graduated from college in the ’70s, there were several women who helped mentor me, nurture me, and advise me, and I remember thinking I would always do that for young women who came up behind me,” says Rudnay. “And that’s also part of working for a company that’s growing and changing. On many levels, it’s my job to help create that vibe.” PS
Get the MessaGe Comcast’s communications chief talks French food, late-night reads, and local landmarks. Your favorite PhiladelPhia restaurant:
“Parc. It reminds me of my years as a child in France. I walk in and just feel energized.” What book is on Your nightstand?
“Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. I like to understand what drives people. And I think that having a moral compass and honor is absolutely essential to our civilization. I want to live with people who have honor.”
Words You live bY:
“Go forth and conquer.” favorite PhiladelPhia landmark:
“When you’re driving down the Schuylkill, there’s this moment when you see the majesty of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the simplicity of Boathouse Row at the same time, and it’s a beautiful sight. And if you’re lucky enough to see it at sunrise, holy cow. It’s magic.”
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hold the title of executive vice president, for Comcast Corporation. “It will continue to reframe how people think about us as a technology-driven city, which is a big deal. And it’ll give this city a booster shot of civic pride, just like this building did in 2008. But then again, I am a little sappy about it.” When it comes to talking about Comcast’s evergrowing footprint, Rudnay is unashamed of her socalled sappiness. When she was recruited 12 years ago, Comcast had just completed a multibilliondollar acquisition of AT&T Broadband. Rudnay has relished the corporation’s thirst for expansion ever since. “I came on at a time when we went from being the fourth-largest cable company in America to number one—and it was fascinating,” recalls the Wayne native, who moved to Comcast from her VP position at Lincoln Financial Group. “I need to be challenged and have lots of things going on at the same time. And I really like change.” Good thing, because she has gotten her fair share of it at Comcast. Most recently, the media giant announced a $45 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable that will require an incredibly complex and challenging transitional period involving tens of thousands of new employees, millions of new cable subscribers, and regulatory approvals at the federal, state, and municipal levels, including some of the nation’s largest markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas. The move, says Rudnay, allows Comcast to obtain a truly national footprint and compete side-by-side with the likes of AT&T, Verizon, and Google. But her role in this move began more than a year and a half ago, when the merger was still an abstract concept. “A huge part of my job was to facilitate daily discussions with [Chairman and CEO] Brian L. Roberts, [CFO] Michael Angelakis, and [Executive Vice President] David Cohen,” recalls Rudnay. “And everything came back to one big, overriding question: Is this right for our company going forward?” That question has defined Rudnay’s responsibilities at Comcast. Sure, her résumé says she “leads the management of the company’s brand, reputation, and strategic communications activities,” but those who know her maintain it’s more nuanced than that. “D’Arcy is such an important part of this company, and a trusted advisor to me and to the entire senior management team,” says Chairman Roberts.
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PEOPLE Talent Patrol PhiladelPhia Freedom Victoria Cartagena on the places and faces of her beloved hometown. Philly favorites:
living legends:
“Melrose Diner. They have the best cake.”
“Patti LaBelle is such an icon. I saw her perform in the late ’90s, and she just blew me away with the amount of energy that she has onstage, from the frst song to the last.”
retail theraPy:
“Macy’s. This may date me a bit, but it’s always going to be Wanamaker’s to me. I love the Christmas Light Show and go every year.” Brotherly love, on-screen:
“This is cliché but [my favorite Philly movie is] Rocky. I always, always root for the underdog, no matter what.”
local landmarks:
“Fairmount Park brings back so many happy memories. I think of my childhood, how we used to go there every summer, rain or shine, for barbecues on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.”
Like Something Out of the Movies
actress Victoria cartagena brings her Philly street smarts to the FoX hit series Gotham. by dorothy cascerceri South Philly native Victoria Cartagena is one of Hollywood’s most promising new stars. She can attribute her success to her part in the hit Fox series Gotham and appearing alongside Julianne Moore in the 2015 awards-season darling Still Alice (for which Moore won the Oscar for best actress), but she credits her early passion for performing to another thespian. “Angelina Jolie is probably one of the reasons I became an actor,” she says. “I was a huge fan of hers in the ’90s.” Though she is now booking big-ticket roles, she needed a little help out the door in the first place, in pursuit of her dream. While Cartagena was earning her degree in education from Penn State, a group of her friends surprised her by contacting the renowned American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City on her behalf. “I didn’t think I would get in. I [had] never acted in my life. I was scared to apply but they called me for an audition, and that was
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the day that Angelina Jolie won her Oscar [for Girl, Interrupted], so I felt like it was a sign,” she says. Fastforward 10 years from that first phone call to her first major film role, in Salt, starring none other than Jolie herself. “I had five lines, but it was probably the happiest moment of my life.” In Gotham, which is based on DC Comics’ Batman franchise and has been renewed for a second season, Cartagena plays Major Crimes Unit Detective Renee Montoya, an openly gay recovering alcoholic whose immigrant parents own a neighborhood grocery store. “She has come from humble beginnings and has worked really hard for everything she has. I certainly do relate to her on that level.” During Cartagena’s childhood, her mother worked two jobs as both a teacher’s assistant and a receptionist on Sundays, while her father, who was born in Puerto Rico, held a position as a janitor in Philadelphia for 30 years, despite having a sixth-grade education level. Adopting a similar work ethic has led her to many career milestones, one of which was shooting a scene with Julianne Moore in Still Alice. Although her scene got cut, Cartagena took it in stride and says working with Moore was an accomplishment in itself. “She treated us all with the same amount of respect. You can tell she’s a person who definitely loves her kids—she spoke about them a lot. I appreciated the fact that she was so approachable.” Cartagena lives in Queens now but returns to South Philly often. “I remember going to the [Veterans] stadium with my dad with the green cooler he used to have, drinking iced tea and watching Von Hayes and Lenny Dykstra and Darren Daulton,” she says of her childhood. “I remember walking to South Street with my cousin. We would walk around those houses on Delancey Street or on Tree Street and say, ‘I want to live here someday. It’s so beautiful.’ It was such a rich experience.” PS
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One to watch: Victoria Cartagena’s humble beginnings helped to breed a tenacious work ethic that has her star on the rise in show business.
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Two Thousand supporTers will join Jean SachS and Jennifer Schelter for yoga on The arT MuseuM sTeps in May To supporT The baTTle againsT breasT cancer. by marni prichard manko Movement in pink: Beyond raising funds for the fight, Sachs and Schelter harness yoga and community for empowerment and support. bottom, from left: Yoga on the Steps brings yoga outside the studio to encourage the feeling of inclusion; the event accommodates all ages and ranges of experience.
Venture by the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the third Sunday of each May and you’ll see thousands of pink limbs turning and twisting in unison, like a single-minded army on a mission. And this is a war, all right. But the enemy is within—the war is against breast cancer. Supporters from around the country have Namasted together under clear blue skies, drenching downpours, and in every weather condition in between, all in support of Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), the Main Line-based organization whose purpose is to create a community of support for women affected by the disease. To date, the event has raised more than $2 million to further LBBC’s mission, and the concept has successfully been brought to other towns like Kansas City and Denver. This year, the number of people attending the one-hour class and Healthy Living Expo is expected to top 2,000. “The unrestricted funds raised allow us to grow our programs and support more women and families affected by breast cancer,” says LBBC CEO Jean Sachs. “And it helps us come closer to reaching our vision of a world where no one impacted by breast cancer feels alone or uninformed.” Here, Yoga on the Steps cofounders Sachs and Jennifer Schelter, a Philadelphia yoga instructor and life coach who facilitates self-development retreats, talk about why the event is all about celebrating the journey, not just racing toward the finish line, and what it’s like to hold tree pose in the shadow of the Art Museum. Philadelphia Style: How did the idea for Yoga on the Steps begin? Jennifer Schelter: A friend of mine was fighting breast cancer, and she turned to yoga during her recovery. I wanted to raise awareness of the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga, but also to do a large-scale class in such a beautiful setting like the Art Museum steps. And I also wanted to grow the notion that yoga doesn’t necessarily have to be in a studio—you can take it into a larger public forum. So we approached Jean
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Jennifer Schelter (left) has led Yoga on the Steps since its inception, in 2001.
Opportunities to give. Mural arts Wall Ball
The Cause: This annual ball for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program raises funds to maintain and protect collaborative public art. It also benefts initiatives supporting local youth, restorative justice for inmates, and those challenged with behavioral health issues. The Details: Thursday, May 21, at 7 pm at the Electric Factory. 421 N. Seventh St., 215-6850750; muralarts.org
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“THE MONEY WE RAISE HELPS US COME CLOSER TO A WORLD WHERE NO ONE IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER FEELS ALONE OR UNINFORMED.”—jean sachs
The Cause: The 10th annual event at the Navy Yard brings a fun and passionate night of food, silent and live auctions, and a raffe with prizes. Relish fne cuisine and watch as chefs from the US and Italy create a delicious variety of small plates for guests to enjoy. Proceeds beneft Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and the Vetri Foundation for Children, which is committed to fghting childhood cancer. The Details: Tuesday, June 9, at 6 pm at the Navy Yard. 4747 S. Broad St., 610-649-3034; alexslemonade.org
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with us and champion the people who still are. Is it just for the yogi crowd? Sachs: It’s for anyone at any level. That means not just women but men, kids, anyone with an interest. Jennifer really knows how to lead a class that gives everyone what he or she wants. Plus, there are tons of volunteers who go around making sure that everyone’s doing okay. Schelter: It’s a real mix, and we try to strike a balance. Yes, there are people who have done yoga before, but there’s also a beginner element to it. And for those who really love to do more advanced poses, knock yourself out. Yoga on the Steps seems to really resonate with people. Schelter: I tend to lead with some type of inspirational message or theme, and people have told me that they love the message of empowerment for women. The world can beat people down, whether they’re going through breast cancer or not, and they love the inspiration. Sachs: You go to a yoga class and you might be there with 10, 15, 20 people. But here you can look around and see thousands of people and know that they’re all struggling. Everybody has something going on. I think Jennifer has [found] an incredible way [of showing us] that we’re all in this together. Sunday, May 17, at 9:30 am at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 610-645-4567; yogaonthesteps.org PS
The Cause: Try delicious burgers from over 50 different Philly restaurants and cast your vote to determine the city’s top burger. Enjoy tasty food and live entertainment while raising funds for literacy programming through technology for Philadelphia’s public schools. The Details: Sunday, June 14, at 3 pm at Xfnity Live!. 1100 Pattison Ave., 267-443-6415; phillyburgerbrawl.com
Ball on the square
The Cause: Held in Rittenhouse Square on the third Thursday of June, the annual event raises funds to preserve and maintain Philadelphia’s most beloved and popular park. Join hundreds of guests at the most glamorous outdoor black tie party of the year with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and evening dancing. The Details: Thursday, June 18, at 7 pm in Rittenhouse Square. 18th and Walnut Sts., 267-586-5675; friendsofrittenhouse.org
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The Cause: The sixth annual event invites you to rock your best denim and bling for a night of fun with Heidi and Cole Hamels. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, prizes, auctions, live entertainment, and more. Proceeds beneft The Hamels Foundation, which is dedicated to providing education assistance in schools and supporting quality education. The Details: Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 pm at Vie. 600 N. Broad St., 215-238-5750; thehamelsfoundation.org
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and LBBC about doing something together. Jean Sachs: We always wanted to do an outdoor fundraising event, but we couldn’t do a run because it’s already a crowded space with Komen. This notion of yoga on the steps met our objective of having an outdoor event that’s grassroots, very participatory, and very visible. Why the steps of the Art Museum? Sachs: The location made it grow more quickly because it’s part of the story. We’re a Philly-based organization, and that’s such an iconic spot. I mean, we’re doing yoga on the steps of the Art Museum! To anyone who lives in Philly, that really means something. How has it evolved since that first year? Sachs: [At] first, it was really just family and friends. Today, Jennifer and I don’t know half of the people there. Every year, someone will come up to me and say, “There are five friends that I only see once a year, and we get together just for this event.” Or mothers and daughters. Or someone who was at the event three years ago supporting someone else, but she was just diagnosed, and so she’s now coming back with a different perspective. Schelter: This isn’t a race where everyone’s trucking to the finish line. Here you’re breathing and stretching and meditating and reflecting. There’s a sensation of communal peace. Sachs: The event isn’t overly emotional. I’d say it’s appropriately emotional. It gives us the space and silence to remember the people who are no longer
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The 186th Philadelphia Flower Show, hosted by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, was in full bloom this year as it celebrated the movies. The 10-day event, better known as the world’s largest indoor flower show, was full of movie-themed floral designs, daily events, and special guests like Dan Aykroyd and Christina Milian, who stopped by to sign bottles of her Viva Diva Moscato.
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THE KICKOFF TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST indoor exhibition, the
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Philadelphia Flower Show, started with a special preview of the intricate designs surrounding this year’s movie-centric theme. The black tie event ushered in guests and offered them a chance to see the show before it opened to the public. All proceeds benefited the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and its program, the PHS City Harvest, which helps feed local families in need. Marie and Dennis Hasson
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GUESTS FLOCKED to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for a VIP preview of the 2015 Philadelphia Auto Show during the annual Black Tie Tailgate Gala. Attendees enjoyed a full menu created by the Garces Group and entertainment from the Jellyroll Dance Band. All funds raised benefited the Division of Neonatology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Diamond Edmonds
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sports figures and leaders who serve as role models for the community, Friedman LLP hosted the fifth annual Katz JCC Sports Award Dinner at the Katz JCC of Cherry Hill. Guests enjoyed dinner and a speech about the impact sports have on life from Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly.
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TASTE This Issue: American Appetites A real paisan: Fivecheese agnolotti with sage, butter, and truffles expresses the ItalianAmerican influenceÑin the form of pastas and pizzasÑin PuckÕs menus.
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Long before Emeril Lagasse threw down a “Bam!,” before Gordon Ramsay made his studio kitchen a living “Hell,” there was America’s first celebrity restaurant chef: Wolfgang Puck. From the awe-inspiring success of Spago in Beverly Hills—since opening in 1982, originally in West Hollywood, the name has become synonymous with dining among the rich and famous—this dynamic, personality-filled chef has created an astounding empire of restaurants, a lauded catering division, and a worldwide franchise of consumer products and publishing divisions. Which is why Wolfgang Puck American Grille, in the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, continues to command a reputation as one of the top dining destinations in Atlantic City. Since opening in 2006, this cross-coastal nexus—where seaboard sophistication meets a contemporary California
setting—garners a loyal following of players and locals alike. “[It] is a restaurant for any occasion, whether it’s a special anniversary or if you just want to enjoy a pizza or a burger in the tavern with a glass of wine or a beer,” says Puck. Puck’s first East Coast endeavor, the Grille has always benefited from its easy access to the Shore’s best seafood, and the fertile bounty from nearby farmlands has provided endless seasonal inspiration. Accordingly, the warmer months feature some of the Grille’s most creative plates. “Spring into summer is my favorite season,” says Executive Chef Aram Mardigian, a company veteran who started 18 years ago at the original Spago. “It is always the birth of the new culinary year for me, so I like to have fun with it.” Artichokes, peas, fava beans, mushrooms, ramps, fiddlehead CONTINUED ON PAGE 82
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taste The warm-weather starter of lobster, shrimp, and crab cocktail with horseradish flan showcases the bounties of AC’s oceanfronts. right, from top: Wolfgang Puck; the famous lacquered Chinese duck, with stir-fried lo mein and a star-anise huckleberry sauce.
“the simplicity of the food to me means an approachable elegance, a nice balance.”—aram mardigian
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Having first introduced the wood-fired gourmet pizza to well-heeled Beverly Hills diners some 33 years ago, Puck here serves up seasonal variations that are a must-try. A mere taste of the handworked artisanal dough, perfectly crisped inside the 720-degree pizza oven, is well worth a visit. The sharing nature of the pies speaks to the convivial vibe. Large parties gather around the sleek, stylish front bar for happy hour or a late-night break from Borgata’s handful of nightspots. A gas fireplace further inward lends the 100-seat dining room a cozy feel. At the back of the room, a chef’s table with seating for 12 is a perfect vantage point for viewing the “controlled chaos” (as Mardigian calls it) of the kitchen just beyond. And on the radio? Good old American rock and blues. Mardigian attributes the Grille’s success to the chemistry between his food and his customers. “The philosophy works to create the best experiences for the guest on every level. You can offer a fancy atmosphere, great food, and fun gaming almost anywhere. But our guests become more than customers—they’re soon a part of our family.” borgata hotel casino & spa, one borgata Way, atlantic city, 609-317-1000; theborgata.com PS
Mojito by the Marina Wolfgang Puck’s kitchen and bar staffs collaborate on a cool summer sipper. “What’s wonderful about our beverage program is that we take the same approach as we do in the kitchen,” mardigian explains about the tall, cool, latino highball dubbed the pineapple ginger mojito. “the cocktail is chef-driven, its complexity and taste are continually judged, and we make all its ingredients in-house.” that would be the boiled-down ginger syrup his skilled mixologists add to the generous pour of montecristo white rum, along with freshsqueezed pineapple juice, vibrant spanish mint, and a fnish of club soda spritz and slice of lime. behold: a satisfying cocktail that puts all other standard mojitos to shame.
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ferns—they all combine naturally with fish, fowl, and beef. Mardigian adheres to the idea of simplicity in lieu of a complex, overworked recipe. “Simple to me,” he adds, “means an approachable elegance, a nice balance.” With Puck’s unforgiving schedule, it is Mardigian who is the constant presence here. Says Puck of his chef and protégé, “I love him because he’s a great culinary talent and an excellent manager. Very few chefs can combine those two elements.” From his open kitchen, Mardigian asserts his own vision while honoring the Medi-Cal-Asian fusions Puck has made famous. One such dish is the Peking-style duck, which was the signature sample at Borgata’s annual Savor Borgata Presents Street Eats festival last November. Worthy of display in any of Beijing’s best duck houses, Mardigian’s version first gets bathed in a solution of Chinese red vinegar and sugary maltose syrup, which helps the skin crisp up during roasting. Used for brining the duck for up to three days before slow cooking in the oven, the solution also helps the bird achieve its maximum flavor and moist tenderness. “It’s quite a process,” Mardigian admits. “The lacquering allows the duck to take on a Peking-style quality and taste.”
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Creative riffs on ClassiC ameriCan dishes are dominating menus aCross PhiladelPhia. here, five toP Chefs talk about their signature Plates. by adam erace
Just can’t help himself: Marc Vetri adds a touch of Italian—a cinnamon semifreddo—to Lo Spiedo’s proudly American apple pie.
A. tChen+bAr This chic American bistro off of Rittenhouse Square excels not only in the kind of steakhouse flavors found in its steak tartare, but in crudos, salads, and charcoal-grilled game and fish, such as the grilled octopus with winter greens (left).
oyster house The soul of Oyster House is in its name: the exceptional raw bar, offering 10 rotating oyster and clam varieties. However, the last few years have revealed another specialty: the perfect-to-share clambake for two ( left).
petruCe et Al. Jonathan ( left) and Justin Petruce have created a rustic menu broken down into small, medium, and large plates, with almost every item, from breads to roasted meats, emerging from their sevenfoot wood-fred hearth and grill.
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“This is our nod to classic steakhouse flavors,” says chef Jon Nodler of the steak tartare, his signature starter at the polished a.kitchen+bar (135 S. 18th St., 215-825-7030; akitchenandbar.com). It starts with grass-fed tri-tip steak from Happy Valley Meat, which Nodler sears directly on blazing hardwood charcoal sourced from the forests of western Pennsylvania. Diced and glossed in a gherkin vinaigrette (made with red wine vinegar, dry-aged beef fat, and firstpress sunflower oil from Nodler’s native Wisconsin), the beef sits astride comets of béarnaise aioli greened with chive and tarragon. Shuttle a bit of beef and sauce onto puffed fried potato skins, pop it in your mouth, and let the umami cascade wash over you—a steak dinner in miniature. ItAlIAn eAts
Though Italian in origin, lasagna long ago crossed over onto the American dinner table, a fact underscored nowhere better than wood-oven eatery Petruce et al. (1121 Walnut St., 267-2258232; petrucephilly.com). In the moody blue restaurant, Poconos-bred brothers Justin and Jonathan Petruce re-create a recipe from their father’s Italian coworker. “[She] came for Thanksgiving one year and brought a lasagna that she made,” Jonathan remembers. “It was the best we ever had.” The secret is the nutmegscented béchamel that hides between the sheets of pasta in lieu of the usual ricotta. Blanketed in tomato sauce and baked until the edges are crispy and brown, the lasagna arrives in a smokinghot cast-iron pan. The server will warn you to give it a minute before diving in. The advice is impossible to follow. bowled over
The iconic Oyster House (1516 Sansom St., 215-567-7683; oysterhousephilly.com) has been in business since 1947 (though originally as Kelly’s on Mole Street), but it
wasn’t until the founder’s grandson, Sam Mink, took over in 2009 that the nowfamous clambake appeared on the menu. Served family style, this Philly take on a New England tradition combines lobsters, shellfish, house-made sausages, potatoes, and corn in the summer or kale in the winter. “We’re not a fancy restaurant, so with a clambake you’re going to get your hands dirty,” says Mink. “You’re playing with your food and having a good time.” where there’s smo e
At perpetually packed Percy Street Barbecue (900 South St., 215-625-8510; percystreet.com), you can get your brisket sliced with sides or layered in a sandwich, but as chef Erin O’Shea points out, “If you have a group, the best way to experience the unique profile of this cut is to order [it] whole.” That’s right, 10 pounds of pure Creekstone Farms beef—“nothing else compares in terms of flavor”—brined for 36 hours in a carawayand-allspice-scented solution, then smoked for eight hours in the barbecue. “The whole-brisket service is unique in that it changes as you get through it, from the burnt ends to the fatty moist meat, and you really understand what an interesting cut it is to cook and eat.” upper Crust
The scoop of cinnamon semifreddo, melting slowly over the oven-burnished crust, is the only Italian concession in the resolutely red, white, and blue apple pie at Marc Vetri’s Navy Yard spit-house, Lo Spiedo (4503 S. Broad St., 215-282-3184; lo-spiedo.com). “In keeping with the style of the menu, we wanted to stick to a classic dessert that is approachable to everyone, simple and rustic,” explains chef Scott Calhoun. Approachable, simple, and rustic though it may be, this pie is also the best you’ll find in town, prepared with shaved heirloom apples, a spice trader’s haul of cinnamon, and flaky pastry baked chewy and caramelized in the corners of the cast-iron pan in which it’s served. PS
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The disTance from farm To Table closes in suburbia. by adam erace Often, the restaurants most committed to local sourcing are in the city, farthest away from the pastures and farms supplying their kitchens. Restaurateurs like Courtney Rozas, a Drexel University biology grad, are out to change that. Rozas prizes local ingredients at her suburban hot spots, Lotus Farm to Table (112 W. State St., Media, 610-565-5554; lotusfarmtotable .com) and Farmer’s Road Drive Thru (210 A. Painters Crossing Village, Chadds Ford, 610-558-2220; farmersroaddrivethru.com). (The latter is really a drive-through, located in a former KFC.) At Wyebrook Farm (150 Wyebrook Road, Honey Brook, 610-9427481; wyebrookfarm.com), banker-turned-farmer Dean Carlson serves meat from animals he raises himself—this season, with help from Russet’s Andrew Wood. Meanwhile, in Harleysville, the Mainland Inn (17 Mainland Road, 484-704-2600; mainland inn.com) has been reborn under Quarry Hill Farm’s Sloane Six, and Inn chef Ezra Duker, a Bala Cynwd native with French Laundry credentials, is quietly amassing culinary praise. PS
For a long time, ordering delivery prompted one question: Pizza or Chinese? Now, thanks to easy-to-use Web and smartphone startup apps like Postmates (postmates.com) and Caviar (trycaviar .com/philadelphia), that question includes Cuba Libre empanadas, Shake Shack burgers, Terakawa ramen bowls, Federal Donuts North fancies, Fat Ham hot chicken, Brauhaus Schmitz brats, and so much more. Add in groceries-on-demand service Instacart (instacart.com), whose outlets include Fine Wine & Good Spirits, and you can have a chilled bottle of Prosecco delivered to your door to go with your South Philadelphia Tap Room Sewansecott oysters. above:
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the library of 60-plus gins at Kevin sbraga’s Juniper Commons (521 S. Broad St., 215-735-1913; sbragadining .com) drove general manager tom pittakas to curate an exhaustive list of 20 small-batch tonics as complement. “i’ve had vendors come in to sell me tonics and leave surprised when they’re already on my shelf,” says pittakas, who also makes six house blends. at Marc
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Thanks to Nate Mell and Wynn Bauer of Port Richmond’s Felt + Fat studio (4717 Cedar Ave., 484-620-9272; feltfat.squarespace.com), plates are becoming as important as the food served on them. Local spots like Laurel, Good Spoon, High Street on Market—Mell was a server at Fork—and ReAnimator have all tapped the Tyler School of Art glass grad and RISD-trained ceramicist to create custom tableware to highlight their food. Word of their beautiful pieces is spreading, says Mell, so grab your own set at Art in the Age now.
EARTH-SHAKING GELATO
When his café in L’Aquila was destroyed by one of the worst earthquakes in Italian history, World Cup of Gelato champion Stefano Biasini partnered with a local restaurateur to bring his famed ice cream to Philly. Standing at the containers of vivid strawberry, mojito, and hazelnutfecked Bacio gelati and sorbetti at Gran Caffe L’Aquila (1716 Chestnut St., 215-568-5600; grancaffelaquila.com), you can glimpse Biasini’s state-of-the-art lab on the second foor above.
Gin has never had it so good. Vetri’s lo spiedo (4503 S. Broad St., 215-282-3184; lo-spiedo.com), beverage Director steve Wildy and head bartender stephen Warner craft a cardamom-scented tonic with a gentian root base—“a much cleaner favor,” says Wildy, compared to the typical quinine bark. it’s served in a house G&t, but is so fzzy and favorful, “we sell a fair amount of the tonic on its own, too.”
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a classic adds beer to its bubbles. The luxurious start to the day we all know and love: Champagne, orange juice, and… beer? City Tap House (3925 Walnut St., 215-662-0105; citytap house.com) introduces a new classic in its wildly popular Beermosa, a sudsy riff on the quintessential brunch cocktail. “Champagne and OJ are classic and approachable,” says brand director Andy Farrell. “They play nice with the Belgian Witbier style (such as Blue Moon or Allagash White), with the Champagne’s effervescence elevating the citrus and spice of the beer.” The City Tap House Beermosa: 5 oz. Blanche de Bruxelles (classic Belgian Witbier) 2 oz. Champagne 3 oz. orange juice Splash of elderfower liqueur
Tapping In Thanks To The populariTy of philly Beer Week, local resTauraTeurs are raising Their glasses To crafT BreWs WiTh TasTing menus, flighTs, and cockTails. By Brian freedman The beverage world used to be neatly divided into two parts: There were wine people and beer people, as irreconcilably divided as North and South Korea. The oenophile would never dream of pairing a dish at a high-end restaurant with a brew, and the stereotyped acolyte of Homer Simpson turned his nose up at the perceived snobbery of wine. Thankfully, that is no longer the case (if it ever really was). Ever since our city’s craft-beer renaissance burst onto the national scene, practically everyone in Philadelphia seems to have embraced the beauty of carefully crafted brews alongside good food. “The flavor combinations of craft beer and food are nearly limitless,” explains Tom Kehoe, owner and brewmaster of Yards Brewing Company (901 N. Delaware Ave., 215-634-2600; yardsbrewing.com). “Beers can be paired to accentuate or balance out certain flavors, and certain flavors in food will bring out components of the beer. It’s a very happy marriage, food and craft beer.” The intersection of great food and beer has become so popular, in fact, that there is a growing national community of certified “cicerones,” essentially
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beer sommeliers whose expertise can be leveraged to add even more texture and excitement at our city’s best restaurants. Then there are local beverage leaders like Steve Wildy, a James Beard Award semifinalist who helped design the much-lauded beer program at Alla Spina (1410 Mt. Vernon St., 215-600-0017; allaspinaphilly.com), currently overseen by general manager Mike Gillespie; it has done much to introduce Philadelphians to a huge range of beautifully curated brews, plus beer cocktails and beer milkshakes. Jeff Benjamin, one of the most knowledgeable wine experts in the country and COO of the Vetri Family restaurant group, was at the forefront of bringing beer into the rarefied realm of high-end dining when he began offering beer pairings at Vetri (1312 Spruce St., 215-732-3478; vetriristorante.com) back in 2002. All of this suds-love comes to a head every year with Philly Beer Week, one of the greatest celebrations of craft beer in the United States. This year, from May 29 to June 7, venues all over the city will turn their attention to the great brews all of us should be drinking right now. “Our mission with Philly Beer Week is to show that our city is America’s best beer-drinking city, a place where you find the best beer in the world, both local and international,” says Kristine Kennedy, Beer Week’s executive director. “Many of our most popular events, such as the International Great Beer Expo, Varga Bar’s Annual Pinup Block Party, the PBW Beer Garden at the Shambles, and our marquee event, Opening Tap, will [return].” So much for that old division between wine and beer lovers. These days, it’s all about flavor, which is just as likely to be found in a glass of IPA as it is in a bottle of Burgundy. Smart drinkers should take advantage of both. There are plenty of opportunities to do so. PS
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City Tap House’s Beermosa is a “crossover drink,” says Andy Farrell. “For [those] who think beer is what they see on the commercials or what was in their parents’ fridge, this [drink] breaks down that barrier.”
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amron Hall is reclining on a couch, a pillow beneath her head, and her heels kicked off on the carpet. It’s a stolen moment of rest during today’s cover shoot at New York’s Hôtel Plaza Athénée. It is nearing 4:30 pm and Hall has already put in a 12-hour workday: up before dawn for NBC’s Today show, where she bounces between the news desk and the social media lounge known as the Orange Room, back to the desk to cohost the 9 am hour of Today, and then her weekday post as anchor of MSNBC’s NewsNation with Tamron Hall from 11 am to noon. On another day, she may leave 30 Rockefeller Plaza after lunch to work on special assignments. But today, she is clad in couture with her signature cropped hairstyle combed back and mile-long lashes fluttering as she checks her phone while the photographer continues to adjust the lens. With that, the lights flash on and Hall snaps back to being camera-ready. It’s a grind that Hall has done for more than two decades, from overnight reporting in Dallas to a 10-year stint on Fox’s morning show in Chicago. She landed at MSNBC in 2007 and joined the venerable Today show in early 2014 as its first-ever black female coanchor. Hall has always known that she wanted to be a reporter—“Johnny Carson, that’s who I wanted to be early on,” she says—and followed her dreams from her middle-class upbringing in Texas right to Temple University, where she earned a degree in broadcast journalism. “My parents drove me 1,528 miles door to door to a city that my dad had visited once and I had never seen,” says Hall. “I had never even slept over at someone’s house until I went away to college.” She confesses that the city grew on her over time. “Philly is a city that I adore—I didn’t expect to love it so much. Being in that environment, at that time, left a stamp on my heart. I would take the subway or the bus to campus and see people just starting their day or ending the night shift, some people working three jobs. It was a constant reminder of how lucky I was to go to college. That gave me great perspective at a young age and went on to help me later in my career.”
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Hôtel Plaza Athénée offers sundrenched atriums, opulent suites with outdoor balconies, and expansive views of the New York City skyline. With configurations that include a living room, dining room, and up to four bedrooms, suites provide a residential-style experience with upscale hotel services. Arabelle restaurant features a seasonal menu using the finest local, organic ingredients, while Bar Seine has a sophisticated cocktail list along with an extensive wine and Champagne selection. Spa Valmont for Plaza Athénée is the only spa in the United States to carry the exclusive Valmont skincare line. 37 E. 64th St., 212-606-4600; plaza-athenee.com
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Though Hall reports the news, she has also been known to make news, most often for her personal style, which is daringly fashion-forward for morning television. Formfitting dresses in splashy prints—typically a TV wardrobe “don’t”—have become just as much a part of her look as her favorite pantsuits and chunky statement necklaces. And from her end perch at the news desk at 9 am, viewers get an up-close view of Hall’s designer footwear: knee-high patent leather boots, peeptoe cage sandals, and classic stilettos (in electric hues, of course). Her edgy style has been so popular with fans that Today launched the weekly segment “Tamron’s Tuesday Trend,” in which Hall covers of-the-moment beauty and fashion topics. She says her love of clothing comes from her mother. “My mom’s time to dress up was Sunday church,” says Hall. “All of the women who went to church were dressed to the nines. This was their opportunity to praise God and be glamorous. Many of them were blue-collar workers—my mom was lucky because she was a teacher—and didn’t have jobs that allowed them to wear beautiful suits and dresses. Sunday was a big deal to show your style.” Hall doesn’t work with a stylist, so everything she wears is a direct reflection of her taste. “It boils down to what I’m comfortable in. I tend to wear color because it’s morning TV—no one wants to look at drab, dark colors. Clothing is an extension of your skin…. it’s really the first thing that people see [when they tune in].” Hall’s stance against domestic violence has also made headlines over the years. It’s an issue that’s a personal one for her: Hall’s sister, Renate, was murdered in 2004 in a domestic violence case that remains unsolved. Through Today’s “Shine a Light” series, a campaign to support worthy causes, Hall has committed to raising awareness about physical and emotional abuse among teenagers by creating public service announcements to air in schools and camps. “I was on The Meredith Vieira Show recently and talked about the commercials
about domestic violence that ran during the Super Bowl,” she says. “I have my own guilt and worry that I didn’t do enough for my own sister. As family members, we know it’s happening. We have to do something. It goes beyond [the victim]. That’s why I’ve dedicated so much of myself and so much of my life to making sure that no other family ever feels how I do.” On April 24, Hall will be honored for her work against domestic violence at Lutheran Settlement House’s 10th annual Women of Courage Awards Breakfast. LSH is a nonprofit organization that has helped vulnerable children, adults, and families in Philadelphia for more than a century through an array of programs. Hall featured three survivors from LSH in a “Shine a Light” segment. “What struck us about Tamron was the respect and care that she showed the women,” says Kelly Davis, LSH’s executive director. “She has continued to stay in touch with them and is working with [us] on a few PSAs. Her involvement has really helped to bring a lot of exposure to the organization and the cause.” Away from the glare of the news desk and her charitable initiatives, Hall finds comfort in cooking. She likens grocery shopping—particularly finding the perfect cut of beef—to the excitement most women get from shopping for a pair of Louboutins. In between photo takes today, she gets a quick dab of lip gloss and talks about her latest discovery: Blue Apron. “My first order comes this week,” she says of the food delivery service. “My neighbor told me about it. I try and cook three or four days a week.” She practices transcendental meditation, spends time with her two dogs, and talks to her mom every day. It’s all in an attempt to, as Hall notes, stop and smell the roses. “As soon as I graduated from Temple, I focused on getting a job, and then the next job,” she says. “I’m making an effort to not make my life a résumé. No more checking boxes. I want to enjoy my life.” PS
“JOHNNY CARSON— WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, THAT’S WHO I WANTED TO BE.”
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C O N V E R S AT I O N We see them on television and read about them in headlines— but while they are breaking news, they are often making news of their own. Meet the seven women who are effecting positive change in Philadelphia right now, from education reform and personal finance to sustainability programs.
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On the Map Meryl levitz As president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia, the marketing agency behind successful campaigns such as “Philly’s More Fun When You Sleep Over” and “Philadelphia—Keep Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay,” Levitz is a seasoned veteran who’s busy rebranding Philly into one of the hottest destinations in the world. My First Job: I was a sales clerk in a department store in Chicago, selling menswear and something we called “record albums” back then. On Starting Out: I was teaching continuing education courses [in time management and money management] at the Philadelphia College of Art, now the University of the Arts, and one thing led to another—and here I am at Visit Philly. On Entertaining Out-of-Towners: There are so many choices, and there is something for everyone. It really depends on their interests and how many times they have been to Philadelphia. Daily Essentials: Green tea and lemon water. Silver-Screen Stand-In: Bradley Cooper, because he is talented, local, and can play anything. The Key to Success: Know yourself and know others. Overcoming Work Challenges: It’s a matter of balancing the many demands on our agency, while maintaining a laser focus on our mission. Office Catchphrase: I find myself saying “Your thoughts?” a lot. Pet Peeves: I don’t like drama—or people who use “plethora” when they mean “myriad.” I have a sign in my office that says, i am silently correcting your grammar . As a former English teacher, old habits die hard. After Hours: I like to get outside for a walk or a bike ride when the weather allows. I love to cook while drinking a nice wine. Advice to the Next Generation: As the British said during WWII, “Keep calm and carry on.”
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The Quest for Education Equality Helen Gym Community activist and education leader Helen Gym has been a persistent, powerful, and dynamic voice in our civic arena advocating through Parents United for Public Education, which she cofounded, and her newspaper, Philadelphia Public School Notebook, for more support for Philadelphia public schools and for governmental transparency. She has served as executive director of Asian Americans United, founded an arts-based community public charter school serving immigrant children, and presses on tirelessly with her work for equality and access to quality education. Morning Routine: I love being with my family in the morning, that flurry of activity as my three children rush around. I drag it out with them as long as I can—especially as they get older and I realize how precious these moments are. Valuable Work Lessons: Meaningful change happens over time, through sustained work, deep trust, and a sense of humility. Some of the problems we’re tackling in Philadelphia public schools are some of the most deep-seated challenges that our nation faces: poverty, race, a commitment to equity, and the role and viability of public institutions. Anyone selling a quick fix or simple solution may not grasp the magnitude of what we need to address. Favorite Historical Figure: It’s tempting to look at famous faces—Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Wangari Maathai—but the people I most admire are the unnamed masses who built the movement, people with the moral character and vision to transform not just circumstance but the fundamental ways in which we view one another. On Perseverance: The civil rights work we did with high-school-aged Asian immigrant youth to address an abusive climate at their school was tremendous. The difficulty of speaking up for yourself in a new language, the integrity to walk away from knee-jerk reactionary politics and move toward building a broad multiracial, multilingual standard of justice, the focus on caring and support within a nurturing community was one of the most extraordinary struggles I have been a part of. Today, the school we work in is significantly better. What’s Next: The unexpected and joyful.
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Dress, Halston ($445). Joan Shepp, 1811 Chestnut St., 215-735-2666; joanshepp.com. 18k gold dome Albion diamond earrings, David Yurman ($1,100). King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-6370; davidyurman .com. Cape Cod watch, Hermès ($3,300). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-9730; hermes.com opposite page: Suede jacket, Marina Rinaldi ($5,255). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610- 667-1550; saks.com. Top, Hugo Boss ($245). Bloomingdale’s, King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-6300; blooming dales.com. Sporty pants, Nicole Miller ($290). Nicole Miller Manayunk, 4249 Main St., 215-930-0307; Nicole Miller at the Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St., 215-546-5007; nicolemiller .com. Titan bracelet, Vita Fede ($290). Intermix, 1718 Walnut St., 215-545-6034; intermix online.com. Arceau watch, Hermès ($3,050). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-9730; hermes.com. Earrings, Reardon’s own
By the Book Siobhan ReaRdon Siobhan Reardon, president and director of the Free Library of Philadelphia since 2008 (and the first woman at its helm), has reinvigorated the library system with some tough love, initiating the providing of free Internet access at neighborhood branches and creating its Culinary Center. This leader is changing how we think about libraries. Childhood Aspirations: I wanted to be a spy—seriously! It was probably the result of watching too many Sean Connery movies. Finish this Sentence: “I find meaning in...”: Deep conversations. I love to talk to people, ask questions, have them tell me something about themselves. It’s amazing how often you can find a common thread between people. Silver-Screen Stand-In: How about Sandra Bullock? After Hours: I go home, have a glass of wine, and hang out with my husband. Favorite Historical Figure: Florence Nightingale, because she was gutsy, innovative, smart, thought outside the box, and established an entire profession by recognizing a need. The Key to Success: If you really want something to work, you have to be persistent and passionate. For example, the fundraising for the renovation and expansion of the Parkway Central Library came to a standstill until we rethought how and what was necessary to excite people about the possibilities. We [first had] to understand what the public needed from its libraries before we could come up with a plan. What Makes the Free Library Great: We have a Culinary Literacy Center where we work to improve the literacy skill sets of Philadelphians who are low-literates using cooking as the medium. We have the largest circulating orchestral collection in the world. We have all four Shakespeare folios (in impeccable condition). My Legacy: To be remembered as a positive, upbeat person who cared deeply about her family, her friends, and her community.
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Painting the Town Green atherine Gajews i As the director of sustainability for the City of Philadelphia, Gajewski is responsible for the implementation of Greenworks Philadelphia, an environmental plan that has garnered national and international attention, and has positioned this town as a leader in urban sustainability. Gajewski’s persistence, smarts, and forward-thinking make her just the person to lead the charge to get Philly green. My First Job: My first real paycheck job was as a white-water rafting guide in Colorado. On Starting Out: I led the grassroots campaign to advocate for a smoke-free law. Then-Councilman [Michael] Nutter was the sponsor of that legislation, which is how we got to know one another. I supported his run for mayor and joined the administration. I’m outdoorsy and a passionate environmentalist, so I was a bug in his ear about these issues. Once he took office, I got to work with stakeholders and colleagues to help build our sustainability agenda. Greatest Accomplishment: Contributing to this field of urban sustainability. Cities are always at the center of important changes; in our generation, they will have to be at the center of climate solutions, as well. Going Green in Philly: If we are to make deep reductions in citywide greenhouse gas emissions in line with what scientists and world leaders are calling for, we need to focus on energy: reducing its use, expanding energy efficiency, and implementing clean energy. In Philadelphia, the majority of emissions come from buildings. We can make a serious impact by making our building stock more efficient. At the same time, we would be improving air quality and reducing health risks such as asthma. Silver-Screen Stand-In: I’ll flatter myself and say Marion Cotillard. Overcoming Work Challenges: One of the hardest things is balancing a sense of urgency with the patience [required] for long-term change. After Hours: I go for an evening walk and cook dinner with my husband, Ben. Favorite Historical Figure: Abraham Lincoln. I’m from Illinois, so there was a heavy focus on him growing up. He was able to stay true to his convictions [while steering the] country towards great change. What’s Next: Continuing to work in and around government advancing issues I care about. That, and goat ownership.
Jacket, Helene Berman ($350). Joan Shepp, 1811 Chestnut St., 215-735-2666; joanshepp.com. Dress, Narciso Rodriguez ($1,195). Bloomingdale’s, King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-6300; bloomingdales.com. Embrace stud earrings ($995) and Embrace diamond statement ring ($1,750), Lagos. 1735 Walnut St., 215-567-0770; lagos .com. Cape Cod Tonneau watch, Hermès ($3,800). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-9730; hermes.com
Building Bridges Rosalyn J. McPheRson As the relatively new president and CEO of the Urban League of Philadelphia, McPherson is using her formidable communication and public relations expertise to build up membership and raise the organization’s profile. She is focused on delivering empowerment through education, employment, and entrepreneurship. On Starting Out: I began as a classroom teacher (math and history in junior high) and then joined the corporate world. My foundation in the classroom took me into a business career in educational product development and sales. I’ve worked in publishing and then science-museum administration. I also have extensive experience in the business of history and legacy. Finish this Sentence: “I find meaning in...”: The joy of making things happen that will impact people, especially when it is about cultural enlightenment, inclusion, and empowerment. Silver-Screen Stand-In: Angela Bassett Favorite Historical Figure: Harriet Tubman Greatest Accomplishments: Those projects, especially tied to AfricanAmerican history, that when completed were incredibly enlightening and educational: “The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in Making a New Nation” at the Liberty Bell Center is an example of a historic site that I projectmanaged, and African Americans: Voices of Triumph was a three-volume book set that I published while at Time Warner. Fifty thousand sets were donated to public and high school libraries around the country. On Perseverance: My mother, from sugarcane country in Louisiana, grew up poor and motherless and eventually went to college, where she married. Upon graduation, she traveled alone with a 1-year-old child in 1954, leaving the deeply segregated South to join her husband in Japan. [So began] her courageously international life. What’s Next: Growing the programs at the Urban League, ensuring that we economically empower more people and enable them to participate in the growth of the region; more international business travel; and authoring several books.
Jacket, Eileen Fisher ($378). King of Prussia Mall, 610-768-7150; eileenfisher .com. Dress, Max Mara ($400). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. Embrace stud earrings, Lagos ($995). 1735 Walnut St., 215-567-0770; lagos.com. Metal Renaissance bracelets ($975 each), David Yurman. King of Prussia Mall, 610-2656370; davidyurman.com
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Checks & Balances Nicole lapiN The youngest news anchor ever at CNN and CNBC, Lapin, originally from Los Angeles and now living between New York and the Main Line, is a finance expert, special correspondent, and author. Her recent book, Rich Bitch, demonstrates why this savvy talent is injecting new energy and perspective into how women think about money. Childhood Aspirations: I wanted to be an anchor at CNN. My Perfect Night in Philadelphia: Dinner at Vedge and a Sixers game. Finish this Sentence: “I find meaning in...”: The little things. I took a Russian literature class in college that had a “meaning of life” lecture. The professor said it was the little things, versus big accomplishments, that make all the difference in leading a happy, rich life. Valuable Work Lessons: “No” means “yes.” Also, work can be fun, and fun can be work. Embrace the blurred lines and stop being so hard on yourself. On Taking Chances: A second date that started in Bryn Mawr and ended on a zip-line in Hawaii has been my greatest adventure so far. Silver-Screen Stand-in: Newsroom’s Sloan Sabbith (aka actress Olivia Munn). Greatest Accomplishment: That I’ve been able to speak for those who don’t have a voice, whether it was more serious when I was in network news speaking for victims or now speaking for young women who want to join conversations about money but don’t feel welcome. What’s Next: Launching my book, Rich Bitch, is my biggest project. My goal is to make young women who break out into hives thinking about [finances] excited about money. You’ll see me on TV a lot more, as Wendy Williams’s “Money Honey” and as the go-to business correspondent for The Insider. You can also check out my AOL show that I created and host, called I’ll Never Forget My First. I talk to power women about the first time they knew they made it. Off-air, my production company provides accessible and entertaining money content. It’s business in a party dress. My Legacy: I hope to be remembered as someone who lived a rich, full life in all aspects of the word.
Top, Helmut Lang ($185). Knit Wit, 1729 Chestnut St., 215-564-4760; knitwitonline.com. Skirt, Donna Karan New York ($895). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. 14k yellow- and white-gold Omega set necklaces ($695–$1,500), 14k white-, rose-, and yellow-gold Freda ring ($795), and 14k tri-gold V Simone ring ($300), Golden Nugget Jewelers. 800 Chestnut St., 215-925-2777; goldennugget jewelry.com. 18k yellow-gold Juste un Clou bracelet, Cartier ($7,200). King of Prussia Mall, 610-205-0450; cartier.us Styling by Faye Power Styling assistance by Connor Childers Hair by Laura Devlin/ Giovanni & Pileggi Makeup by Robby Nelson/ Giovanni & Pileggi Shot on location at the Sofitel Philadelphia Sofitel Philadelphia is nestled between Philadelphia’s French Quarter and picturesque Rittenhouse Square. The boutique hotel has 306 spacious rooms on 14 floors with 67 suites and one presidential suite. Amenities include the Sobed Feathertop and duvet sleep system, wired and wireless Internet access, concierge, 24-hour room service, valet parking, currency exchange, and pet-friendly accommodations. The hotel’s urban chic Liberté Lounge offers contemporary French cuisine in one of the city’s loveliest settings. 120 S. 17th St., 215-569-8300; sofitel-philadelphia.com
Law & Order Risa VetRi FeRman Next up for two-term Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman is a run for the judgeship in her home county. After making a mark early on specializing in the prosecution of homicide, child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence cases, she’s been a passionate and respected DA since 2008. And she continues the fight for justice. On Starting Out: It was serendipity. In law school, I took an internship at the US Attorney’s Office. It sounded like something fun I would never do again. When I got there, I realized this was what I was meant to do. Finish this Sentence: “I find meaning in...”: Keeping kids safe and helping them find the right path to lead good lives. Definition of Power: Being able to make things happen. Silver-Screen Stand-In: Meryl Streep 25 years ago; Julianne Moore today. Work Challenges: A prosecutor is a minister of justice with the responsibility to always do what is right. There is absolutely no place for politics in this job, yet we constantly fight against others trying to inject it. That is a daily battle I am proud to fight. After Hours: There’s nothing like a family dinner to help put me back in my place of Zen. I just miss having all my kids around the table now that two are off in college. Favorite Historical Figure: Golda Meir, the original “Iron Lady.” She was once called the “best man in the government.” She was known as a “strong-willed, straight-talking, gray-bunned grandmother” of the people. Secret: I wish I could sing. I am, however, not optimistic about mastering that skill. What’s Next: I turn 50 this year, a big one. Professionally, after serving as a prosecutor in Montgomery County for more than two decades, I decided it was time for a change and a challenge. So I chose to run for judge in my home county, a job I would [feel] privileged to [be able to] do. PS
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When Bart Blatstein and Anthony Catanoso were young, it was a wide-eyed treat for each of them to come to Atlantic City. They came from opposite directions—Blatstein’s family trundled down from Northeast Philadelphia, while Catanoso’s made the short trip from North Wildwood—but both vividly recall the excitement that surrounded a jaunt to the Eastern Seaboard’s most historic vacation spot. “My parents would rent in a boarding house or motel— not Teplitzky’s, which [was] far too expensive,” says Blatstein of the hotel on what was dubbed the “Jewish Riviera” in the mid-20th century. “I would go to the Steel Pier to see Motown groups whenever I could. It was exciting.” Music was also a big part of Catanoso’s experience. “I saw the Supremes in 1968, when I was 10 years old. Or maybe we would see a first-run movie, which was not playing in Wildwood. Even when I had to go there to go to the doctor’s, we would do something special,” Catanoso recalls. “Atlantic City was just unique.” These days, Blatstein and Catanoso are neighbors of a sort in Atlantic City. Catanoso bought the Steel Pier in 2011 after renting it for 20 years, while Blatstein acquired The Pier Shops at Caesars—in its heyday the Million Dollar Pier and a competitor to the Steel Pier—in October for $2.5 million, a steep discount from its $187 million appraisal less than a decade ago. The headlines of doom and abandonment in Atlantic City trouble Blatstein and Catanoso, who recognize the
enduring potential of this iconic beach town. While four casinos closed in 2014, some of the properties already have second acts in the works. Showboat was purchased by Stockton University for $18 million and will be transformed into a beachside campus. Revel Casino Hotel, the largest and newest property in Atlantic City, still awaits a buyer, following a string of prospects that includes real estate mogul Glenn Straub. As these ownership transitions get under way, there are countless other projects that are quietly churning in this city of about 40,000—and all of their purveyors have conspicuously rosy outlooks. This optimism may be due to a successful summer season in 2014, when the beaches belonged to country music superstars Blake Shelton and Lady Antebellum for two days in August; an estimated 60,000 fans showed up each day for the pair of free concerts. Miss America returned to its hometown in September after a few years in Las Vegas. And major events like the annual Thunder Over the Boardwalk air show and an international sand sculpting competition attracted tens of thousands of revelers. Those kinds of numbers tell Atlantic City businesses there are still seats to fill, rooms to book, and money to spend. The scope of projects ranges from retail to residential and everything in between. Resorts Casino Hotel is building a 12,000-square-foot conference center where its buffet used to be, while over at the Marina District, Harrah’s is
DIVE IN Outside of the casinos and active nightlife, Atlantic City is also known for its wide array of water activities—from paddle-boarding and surf lessons to day and nighttime cruises. Atlantic City Cruises (800 N. New Hampshire Ave., 609-347-7600; atlantic citycruises.com) offers sightseeing trips that include a happy hour, family activities, and dolphin watching. “[The] Cruises lend to the popularity of the nightlife in AC,” says owner Jeff George. “Daytime caters to families; the evening caters to cocktails and dancing.” If you’re looking to get some exercise in, spots like Stacey’s Surf and Paddle (9401 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-335-9891; staceysurf camp.com) (above) and OC Paddleboard (1054 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, 609-9380117; ocpaddleboardnj.com) teach an array of classes, including paddle fitness and beach yoga, to beginners and experts alike. For those seeking something more adventurous, The AC Surf School (537 N. Massachusetts Ave., 609-347-7873; acsurfschool.com) offers weekly camps, as well as day and hourly sessions taught by surfing experts.
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An AC view: A London Eye-type observational wheel, now under construction, will crown the revamped Steel Pier as the centerpiece of the new Atlantic City. left: Harrah’s new conference center will bring more than 125,000 square feet of meeting space to the Shore before the end of the summer.
constructing an even bigger one, priced at nearly $126 million. The Tropicana and the Borgata have major upgrades and renovations going on, and the Claridge has split off from Bally’s to go boutique, renovating its rooms into replicas of those that existed when the hotel opened in the 1920s, plus incorporating new restaurant and bar concepts. Bass Pro Shops is moving in with a megastore to the successful and ever-expanding Tanger Outlets. There are even developers exploring new residential projects for the city, something unheard of even in some of the more glorious times of the casino era. “I think this means that long term, it is clear that Atlantic City’s future goes well beyond gaming, and it must,” says Michael Pollock, managing director of the Spectrum Gaming Group, who covered the casino boom in its early years as a reporter for the Press of Atlantic City. “Anyone, starting in 1978 and going to the present, would have recognized Atlantic City’s business model, if it was only gaming, could not survive. We always assumed that casinos would be a tool to help redefine Atlantic City, but that would not be an end in itself. That is what is finally playing out to a certain extent.” Adds Pollock, “Atlantic City needed to reinvent itself then and needs to now. This is not a new need. This is not a new concept.” At his State of the City address in midFebruary, Mayor Don Guardian seemed slightly more upbeat amid positive strides for his struggling resort town. “The light at the end of the tunnel now is so much brighter than it was before,” he said. That metaphorical tunnel may shine brightest at the actual one, the Atlantic City-Brigantine Connector. Here, the two-lane route takes drivers underground from the Expressway to the Marina and AC’s golden child, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (the property has served as the standard of casino hotels here since opening in July 2003). The only way to stay there, says Joe Lupo, Borgata’s senior vice president of operations, who has been with the company since it opened in Atlantic City, is to spend money on
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LUXE TREATMENTS As the weather gets warmer, your skin becomes your best accessory. Replenish it with a must-try summer treatment at a luxury spa inside Atlantic City’s best hotels. The Quarter’s Bluemercury Spa (2801 Pacific Ave., 609-347-7778; tropicana.net) offers the M-61 Glow Express, a timesaving, customizable treatment that includes a cleanse, exfoliating peel, and moisturizer that creates an instant glow. The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa (777 Harrah’s Blvd., 609-404-4100; reddoorspas .com) at Harrah’s Resort introduces the new Watermelon Basiltini Manicure and Pedicure. “[It] includes a refreshing salt-scrub exfoliation paired with the hydrating benefits of natural watermelon seed oil and basil leaf to detoxify the senses [and] add in moisture,” says Andrea Berberian, marketing manager at Red Door Spas. Inside the Borgata, Spa Toccare (1 Borgata Way, 609-317-7555; theborgata.com) (above) has a treatment meant to combat dull complexions. “The Grand Master B will leave you feeling incredibly smooth and deeply moisturized,” says Borgata’s Director of Spa Operations Jennifer Aarons. The treatment uses olive oil and warm coconut milk for deep hydration.
upgrades and maintenance constantly. “Going back 12 years, we did a lot of research and we realized that we would have to always improve the property,” says Lupo. “We expanded in 2006 and [added] the Water Club in 2008, [followed] by a $50 million room redesign in 2012. We always have $25 million ready to do maintenance, to keep things fresh and clean.” Lupo says the Borgata is spending $10 million this year redesigning suites, remodeling the front desk, and doing a minor update of the spa. It is not a huge undertaking, he explains, but it is an indication that Borgata, too, thinks Atlantic City is worth investing in. In March, Borgata announced plans for Borgata Festival Park, a new outdoor concert venue opening this summer. There are also plans to build a new nightclub later this year. The same goes for Tropicana Casino & Resort, according to its chief executive officer, Tony Rodio. The casino, known for its access to the boardwalk and The Quarter, which marked 10 years in late 2014, has more than $35 million in projects going, from renovating its 500-room North Tower, to putting in the first public fitness center (one not restricted to hotel guests) attached to a casino, to adding more retail space facing out onto the corner of Pacific and Morris Avenues. What Rodio is most excited about, though, is a new sound-and-light element along the casino’s boardwalk façade that should be fully operational by June. There will be high-definition screens showing either commercials or entertainment videos out to the boardwalk 24 hours a day, as well as a sound and light show that will go off—in various forms and types of shows—several times each evening. “If you are in Ventnor, two miles down the Boardwalk, you may not see the show, but you will see the light,” says Rodio. “We can create our own content. On July 4, maybe a patriotic display—anything, really.” “It is important for us not to sit on our hands now,” he adds. “We have lost a lot of hotel rooms, but there is still opportunity to grow. We certainly understand the
challenges, and they are not insignificant, but you have to be aggressive and do new things when you can.” Catanoso, whose Steel Pier is just a few blocks north of that upcoming sound and light show, is also of the expandor-languish mind-set. He grew up near the Wildwood boardwalk and saw that each year there would be something different, creating a feeling of both nostalgia for what remained and excitement for what was to come. Steel Pier’s big item this year will be an observation wheel: Imagine a Ferris wheel with glass cabins going 200 feet in the air for a 15-minute ride—much like the London Eye on the south bank of the River Thames, which transformed central London. Catanoso is adding 30,000 square feet of decking to the pier to help accommodate the wheel and move the big sling-shot ride—one of 21 already there—from the back of the pier to the front. It is a $14 million project that, he says, will assure him having a 10-month season, leaving out only the dead of winter. “Atlantic City is a unique place with a lot of potential and great raw amenities that can’t be duplicated,” he explains. “We get 26 million visitors a year, and we are still the second-largest gaming market in the country. Yes, maybe the market for gaming will shrink a little bit, but this is not a bleak outlook. You can see that I am spending money, and there will be even more non-gaming things coming.” The more unusual “non-gaming thing” in Atlantic City is Stockton University’s takeover of the former Showboat. Stockton already had a presence in Atlantic City at the old Carnegie Library building, but this will be nothing short of a transformation of the university, with 1.7 million square feet of new space (the main, inland campus has 1.8 million square feet). Stockton will leave one tower with 479 rooms as hotel space, which will be managed by a
Made for Sharing Heading to Atlantic City for a weekend getaway with friends has to include a meal at one of AC’s top dining spots. Martorano’s (777 Harrah’s Blvd., 609-441-5000; harrahs.com) boasts the perfect spot for a large party with a menu full of Italian specialties perfect for sharing—like the linguine in white clam sauce and the veal Sicilian. Just be sure to order a few rounds of meatballs—Al Pacino called them the best in the world. If your tastes lean toward Asian food, Buddakan (1 Atlantic Ocean, 609-674-0100; buddakanac.com) offers an atmosphere meant for passing plates. With items ranging from edamame ravioli and shrimp dumplings to sesame-poached tuna and lamb chops with Thai basil pesto (above), there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Those with similar palates should also experience Izakaya (1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000; theborgata .com), a Japanese lounge from Philly chef Michael Schulson. Begin the night with a cocktail from its extensive list and order specialties like the crispy shrimp and soup dumplings to share.
hospitality operator, but use the rooms in the other two towers for student residences. The casino floor areas will become classrooms, labs, and offices. The university will keep the 2,500-seat theater intact for its arts programs. “This is going to make Stockton a hot item in education,” says school President Herman Saatkamp, who hopes the student body will become a bit larger than its current count of 8,700 full-timers. “There is no university, I am sure, with a campus on the boardwalk and another one in a beautiful rural area.” Harrah’s Regional President Rick Mazer is ecstatic about all of it. His hotel’s next project is a 250,000-squarefoot conference center, which will feature meeting spaces covering half of that area, plus two large ballrooms. He has already booked his first conference for September 6, just after Labor Day. “Boardwalk Hall and the Convention Center are good for boat shows and big trade shows, but Atlantic City needs ongoing conference business to really thrive,” says Mazer. “I do believe this is part of the transformation of Atlantic City. This is the type of business that hasn’t existed here. We will now be even more on people’s radar for convention business.” Blatstein, who transformed Northern Liberties in Philadelphia with the Piazza development, says he has a chance to do the same with the moribund Pier Shops. “It is a cool property with spectacular beachfront real estate,” he says. “No matter what the bad news says, this is in much better shape than Second Street and Girard Avenue [was] when I went there to do the Piazza.” “I don’t think anyone is looking for another casino,” says Blatstein, who adds that the revamped Pier will have entertainment, restaurants, and upscale retail developed over time. “I wouldn’t be down here if I didn’t believe in it. It’s a great time to be building in Atlantic City.” PS
Keeping it fresh: The Borgata has continued to attract guests by undergoing constant renovation and expansion over the last decade. left: Tropicana’s 500-room North Tower is undergoing a full remodel.
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Small lifeStyle changeS can mean the world for overall health. thankS to philly’S fineSt doctorS and medical centerS, it’S never been eaSier for women to be proactive toward everything from heart diSeaSe to breaSt cancer. by dinah wisenberg brin Industry in Philadelphia is synonymous with healthcare. It extends beyond the region’s scores of hospitals and medical schools to global pharmaceutical companies, health insurers, and medical startups. Greater Philly invests some $10.5 billion a year in life sciences R&D, and the Jefferson and Penn health systems are the region’s first and third leading employers, respectively. Seven other hospitals or outpatient facilities rank among the top 25. Given this history, it’s no surprise we’re the nation’s capital for state-of-the-art medical care, and the city’s latest focus mirrors the country’s: preventative care—though the City of Brotherly Love is paying especially close attention to its sisters. In our inaugural Health & Wellness report, we take a look at the top six programs emphasizing prevention over treatment for women in Philly and beyond. continued on page 108
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Penn Medicine’s Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine is championing 3-D mammography to the benefit of women around the country.
UPenn’s Emily Conant, a longtime proponent of 3-D mammography, is finding her faith well founded.
Dr. Emily F. Conant, chief of the breast imaging division at UPenn’s Perelman School of Medicine, is both an expert clinician and active researcher. When the university purchased new mammography equipment
“the important message to get across to women is to simply ask for [a 3-D mammogram].”—dr. emily f. conant
several years ago for its new Perelman School of Medicine, the radiology professor was placed in the role of buyer. She
In a study involving nearly 500,000 women published last year in the Journal of the american medical association, Penn Medicine researchers found that 3-D mammograms discover significantly more invasive, potentially lethal cancers than traditional, 2-D mammograms. 3-D mammograms, which give radiologists a clearer view of breast tissue, also reduced the number of callbacks for more testing. 3-D, or tomosynthesis, imaging uses X-rays to produce multiple breast “slice” images that allow radiologists to see abnormalities they might not find in a standard 2-D mammogram. The technology may be especially beneficial for women with dense breast tissue. “We think it’s an improvement over routine mammography,” says Dr. Emily F. Conant, radiology professor and chief of breast imaging at UPenn’s Perelman School of Medicine. “We reduced the number of false positives and increased the number of cancers [found], [which] really addresses the major criticisms of mammography.” In 2011, the FDA approved the use of 3-D mammography for breast cancer screening. That fall, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania started providing it to every patient coming in for a routine breast exam, and now provides it to all patients, at no additional charge, says Conant. In the first three years at Penn Medicine, the 3-D mammogram was done simultaneously with the 2-D, says Conant,
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leading to concerns that the higher X-ray dosages involved, while within approved ranges, may not be sustainable over women’s lifetimes. But Penn has now brought the dosage down to where it was before by fabricating the 2-D images from the 3-D scans. The mammography machinery looks the same, and the routine doesn’t differ much from a traditional mammogram, says Conant. The breast compression lasts only a few seconds longer. “The important message to get across to women is to simply ask for [a 3-D mammogram].” hospital of the University of pennsylvania, Department of radiology, 3400 spruce st., 215-662-4032; med.upenn.edu seeing the eyes as the WinDoWs to the BoDy
The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but they also provide insight into what’s happening elsewhere in the body. “Eyes are impacted by systemic health,” says Dr. Julia A. Haller, ophthalmologist-in-chief at Wills Eye Hospital, the first US eye hospital and one of the leading eye care institutions in the world. In fact, says Haller, most systemic diseases affect the eyes. As with other health conditions, prevention can go a long way in heading off, delaying, or limiting eye disease. “Anything that’s heart healthy is also good for your eyes,” says Haller. Smoking, however, contributes to cataract continUeD on page 110
favored units that could be later upgraded for 3-D mammography, and picked the one she thought would get FDA approval frst. By that point, Conant had been studying 3-D mammography for years. She believed it was the right way to go. It turned out she was correct, and Penn’s cancer center was able to upgrade with fnancial help from a “grateful patient,” she says. Conant, who earned her medical degree at Penn in 1980 after studying zoology at the University of Vermont, believes 3-D mammography will eventually become the standard of care for breast cancer screenings (as opposed to 2-D). While not perfect, says Conant, “it’s a better mammography.”
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Preventative Care
“the eyes are an area where prevention makes a big difference.”
The body’s bellwether: Dr. Julia A. Haller (left) and Wills Eye Hospital are out to educate people on keeping eyes healthy.
—dr. julia a. haller
development and exacerbates dry-eye problems, allergies, and diabetic eye disease. It is also a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of central and general vision loss in older Americans. Genetics and cardiac risk factors, like high blood pressure, are also associated with macular degeneration. “It’s an area where prevention makes a big difference,” says Haller, who recommends that at age 50 people be checked for macular degeneration and begin yearly eye exams. A routine eye checkup can pick up on a number of serious conditions, she notes. Diabetes, a global epidemic, can cause blindness via diabetic retinopathy and macular edema. Only half of diabetics recognize the eye is the organ most commonly impacted by their disease and visit an eye doctor annually, according to Haller. She notes while most diabetics eventually develop diabetic retinopathy, caused by bloodvessel changes in the retina, they can stave it off long-term by keeping their cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar under control. Wills Eye has active research investigating gene therapy and other treatments for blinding diseases. Last year, a Wills surgical team implanted a new, government-approved retinal prosthesis, described as a “bionic eye,” in a blind woman born with retinitis
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pigmentosa. Used with camera-equipped glasses, the implant allows the woman to now see low-resolution images. “We’re very interested in working at the translational end of this research continuum,” says Haller. “It’s an incredibly exciting time.” Wills Eye Hospital, 840 Walnut St., 877-289-4557; willseye.org ACL InjurIes Are A rIs
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At any age, women have an increased predisposition for ACL injury compared with men, says Dr. Sommer Hammoud, a physician with the Rothman Institute, a leading orthopedics center. Women are three to eight times more likely to sustain ACL injuries than men, a phenomenon that’s more pronounced under age 25, she says. “However, the risk really persists if you’re an active woman into your 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s,” engaged in skiing or playing sports with your kids. “Just from being an active woman, you’re at risk.” Hammoud recommends injury prevention techniques developed by the Santa Monica Sports Medicine Foundation. The PEP, or Prevent injury and Enhance Performance, system involves warmup, stretching, strengthening, plyometrics, and sport-specific exercises to protect the ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, which helps stabilize the knee. These are simple exercises and drills that can
be incorporated into any workout routine to keep the lower leg in good shape and help prevent injuries, says Hammoud. In total, they require about 20 minutes, three times a week. Warming up “helps you greatly reduce the risk of injury” by making muscles more supple, she explains. It’s also important to focus on your form, she adds. When doing a box jump, for example, land with good balance, with the hips in good alignment directly over the knees. She recommends exercising in front of a mirror at the gym to watch your form, if possible, and having a partner or trainer who knows what to look for assess your technique. Soft landings are important. Agility drills—for example, not allowing the knee to cave inward while decelerating from a sprint—can help athletes develop good knee and hip flexion to head off injuries when accelerating or changing directions quickly. Says Hammoud, “These are very easy things to do.” Rothman Institute, multiple locations; rothmaninstitute.com CombAtIng HeArt DIseAse tHrougH LIfestyLe CHAnges
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Preventative Care develops differently, between the genders. As part of Cooper University Health Care, the Cooper Heart Institute in Camden (and other locations in South Jersey) addresses heart concerns distinct to women in its Women’s Heart Program. “Women are protected by estrogen until menopause, so we have very little heart disease until our 50s,” says Kathleen M. Heintz, assistant professor of medicine and director of the Women’s Heart Program. Between ages 50 and 60, she adds, “we very quickly catch up with men.” More than a third of women have some form of cardiovascular disease, and since 1984, more women than men have died of it, according to the American Heart Association. Sixty-four percent of women who died suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms, the AHA also says. While disease progression is different, both women and men share the same risk factors for heart disease: diabetes, poorly controlled cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, and a family history of early heart disease. Obesity is also a risk factor, since it contributes to diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, says Heintz. This can be an issue for women, who tend to gain weight after menopause, and often in the abdominal area where it’s more likely to contribute to diabetes and heart disease. “If you are overweight, it puts you at a much higher risk,” she says. (Those who don’t gain weight are unlikely to develop heart disease, she notes, even if it runs in their family). The same is true for diabetes: “Once you have diabetes, you are just as likely to have a heart attack as a person who’s already had a heart attack.” Exercising most days of the week can help prevent heart
disease, even if you do it in small, separate doses. Also, says Heintz, women’s diets should include omega-3 fish oil, which may help control cholesterol. (The AHA lists salmon, mackerel, herring, and sardines as good sources of these fatty acids.) A daily low-dose aspirin is also indicated for post-menopausal women with two risk factors for stroke or heart attack, or women of any age with a history of stroke or heart attack, according to Heintz. Women’s Heart Program at the Cooper Heart Institute, multiple locations; cooperhealth.org
A Mind of Her own Jefferson Hospitals’ Diane Reibel talks about the practice that led to her profession.
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Mindfulness—paying attention to the present rather than worrying about the past or the future—can affect more than your state of mind. A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program can help relieve chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, according to Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals’ Mindfulness Institute, whose eight-week course is among the longest-standing MBSR programs in the country. “Women come to our program for a myriad of reasons,” says Diane Reibel, the research institute’s director. “It can be just ‘stress [from] trying to juggle my family and profession.’ It can be that they [would like to better handle their] menopausal symptoms. We are a hospital-based program, so we also see people who are dealing with illness.” While the institute is open to both men and women, the latter comprise about 70 percent of program users, says ContInued on Page 114
A research scientist by training, Diane Reibel turned to meditation when she became ill roughly 25 years ago. While medicine helped her greatly, Reibel says she continued to experience chronic pain and suffered emotionally. She tried meditation at a time when research suggesting its benefts was scant. “It literally changed my life,” she says. She
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was better able to cope with her illness while improving physically. Mindfulness is a form of meditation, says Reibel, now director of the Mindfulness Institute at the Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. Reibel, who trained professionally with Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center,
fulness on physical health, and cowrote Teaching Mindfulness: A Practical Guide for Clinicians and Educators. In 1996, she cofounded Jefferson’s Stress Reduction Program, which later became the Mindfulness Institute.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Preventative Care According to the Cooper Heart Institute, escaping heart disease, especially for women, is all about prevention. right, from top: Jefferson’s Mindfulness Institute is implementing awareness as a proactive measure; Main Line Health is committed to supporting new mothers.
Reibel. “They are having stress and anxiety, and are aware that stress and anxiety, no matter what else is happening, can be detrimental to health and well-being.” MBSR is an evidence-based program built on significant research, says Reibel, and currently the top form of stress reduction in the field. She adds that research data shows stress reduction can increase cognitive function and, in diabetics, help regulate blood sugar. “It’s really about being more aware in your life,” so you can live more fully and make healthier choices, she explains. “It helps deal with the clutter of the mind that takes us out of the moment.” the mindfulness institute, 1015 chestnut st., ste. 1212, 215-955-1376; hospitals.jefferson.edu Main Line HeaLtH ta es on PostPartuM DePression
Main Line Health’s Women’s Emotional Wellness Center (WEWC) specializes in the period before, during, and after pregnancy and adoption, providing outpatient counseling and psychiatric services
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to women and their families. “We really [engage in] a team approach. Everything is done under one roof,” says program manager Elizabeth Bland. Main Line Health’s two-year-old postpartum depression program grew out of a need. The hospital saw new mothers seeking help postpartum, says Bland. The program starts on the first day after delivery at Bryn Mawr, Paoli, and Riddle Hospitals and Lankenau Medical Center. All new mothers are screened before being discharged home, using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Those with high scores are seen by a social worker for a full assessment prior to discharge and are offered a supportive phone call from the WEWC about a week and a half later. Also noteworthy is the program’s support for male caregivers and family members. “Most folks, after a baby arrives, have some sort of help the first week or so,” Bland notes. It’s only after the grandparents or other helpers have gone home that women sometimes realize they need more support. “There are so many varied societal
pressures on women. We have to be everything to everybody,” says Bland. “We are fed what we see in movies and on TV,” that we should feel great after a baby arrives, that it’s easy. “That’s not how it works for a lot of us. Welcoming a new baby is a huge adjustment.” A CDC survey found that 8 to 19 percent of women reported having frequent postpartum depressive symptoms. Bland suggests that those numbers are underreported. To help mothers who recently gave birth, WEWC has started After Baby Connections, a weekly therapy group focusing on coping with depression, anxiety, and adjustment; positive self-talk and selfcare techniques; and social support. Bland suggests that expectant mothers speak with family members about how they’re feeling and line up good support for the postpartum period, as not everyone lives close to family. Women with PPD often don’t feel well but don’t want to say anything, she says. “We don’t want [anyone] to suffer alone.” main line health, 3855 west chester pike, newtown square, 484-337-6300; mainline health.org/wewc PS
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“mindfulness helps us deal with the clutter of the mind that takes us out of the moment.”—diane reibel
Wills Eye goes global. Under the leadership of Dr. Julia Haller, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, our long tradition of global awareness at Wills Eye has grown to become a leading center for Academic Global Ophthalmology. Not only do our doctors, fellows, and residents travel the globe to teach colleagues, but our online Knowledge Portal streams educational content across all geopolitical borders. We ensure that our knowledge does not remain within the walls of our home in Philadelphia. No one should suffer blindness because the ability to treat them has not yet reached their home in the world. To refer a patient, please call 1-877-289- 4557
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Dana Spain’s Mediterraneaninspired hoMe was designed with the consuMMate hostess in Mind. by joann greco It would take businesswoman and philanthropist Dana Spain and her then-husband, photographer Michael Spain-Smith, three years to construct their Mediterranean-inspired villa, designed by Mount Airy-based architect Joel Levinson. The lengthy process involved demolishing two existing structures, pouring new foundations, and casting the stones that were individually laid to form the façade. Taking advantage of his artistic eye and her keen interest in design—and buttressed by an insatiable appetite for shelter magazines and a series of buying trips to Paris’s celebrated flea markets—Spain and Spain-Smith handled the interiors themselves. Adorning the 10,000-square-foot home with a discerning mix of Art Deco antiques and sumptuous stones and woods, they accented it with an eclectic collection of artwork (like a framed Erté silk scarf in the elevator) and suspended two dozen glittering chandeliers from 12-foot-high ceilings. They divided the house into three zones: public space, private space, and a “man cave”—complete with a wine cellar—that these days acts as a home office. “The strength of the house is that it was designed for entertaining,” notes Spain, who mentions a Casino Royale theme party that she hosted. “That was always a premium for us.” Continued on page 118
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Knowing that “everybody wants to congregate in the kitchen,” Dana Spain (below) built hers with that in mind. below right: One can find opulence everywhere in the home’s decorative touches, including the two dozen chandeliers hanging throughout.
The entry floor is a host’s dream, starting with a four-car garage and extending through to a landscaped 1,000-squarefoot rear patio with a Jacuzzi, built-in grill, and wood-burning fireplace. In between are sitting rooms, media spaces, powder rooms, and a built-in butler’s pantry. And who could forget the kitchen: A fantastic display of mahogany ribbon veneer cabinetry, custom hardware from the atelier of Edgar Berebi, and coffee-bean granite countertops, it’s outfitted with three ovens, a warming station, and a serpentine stainless-steel Elkay sink that can serve as a raw bar. Best of all, there’s enough room to comfortably accommodate 40 or so guests. “No matter how big a house is, everybody wants to congregate in the kitchen,” Spain observes. “I thought, Why not build it so that can happen?” Moving into the other entertaining spaces, a dramatic Art Deco bar is nestled in one corner backed by a Lalique masque de femme, and a floor-to-ceiling honey onyx fireplace sets the tone for a gracious seating area. Nearby, a streamlined 1930s Wurlitzer butterfly piano—so called because of the “wings” that can unfold from either side—holds pride of place under a sweeping staircase topped by a multitiered crystal Schonbek chandelier, designed specifically to fit the 30-foot-high space. The master bath, modeled on those at the Park Hyatt ParisVendôme, is clad in creamy Breccia marble and features two French chandeliers from the 1940s that are a favorite of Spain’s. “I was really lucky to find a pair,” she says. “They’re so feminine—each petal is an individual piece of glass.” A sumptuous red and black Asian-inspired sitting room boasts oak floors that have been ebonized with 11 coats of lacquer. “I’ll really miss this room,” Spain says. “It’s powerful but very serene.” The same could be said of the home’s recurring motifs—coiled women and cats, at rest but ready to spring—and of Spain, a go-getter who has started businesses and embarked on renovations with repeated relish. Now, downsizing to a condo on Washington Square and jump-starting her real estate development business, she’s up for another change. “But don’t worry,” she laughs. “I will still be throwing huge parties.” For more information, contact Kristen Foote, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors, 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq., Ste. 406, 215-767-0754; foxroach.com. PS
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The relatively modest row house neighborhood of Bella Vista has plenty of new-build, architect-designed homes, the results of a decade-old boom that’s seen just about every empty lot inflled. According to Kristen Foote of Berkshire Hathaway, historic and rehabbed properties can run up to $1.3 million, while new-construction town homes and condos are averaging $1.7 million. “The area is on the rise, partially due to the [proximity] to some of the city’s fnest dining and the famous Italian Market,” says Foote. Also close are two supermarkets, the South Street corridor, and an abundance of public parks. In addition, says Foote, “A signifcant amount of the neighborhood is located in the Meredith School District, which makes it extremely appealing to families.”
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HUNTINGDON VALLEY Kurfss.com/6510665 Walk to the country club from this solid stone, like-new residence with top-grade fnishes and materials. Beautiful formal rooms; frst-foor main suite; elevator; chef ’s kitchen; fnished lower level. $2,750,000 Donald Pearson: 267.907.2590
VILLANOVA Kurfss.com/6535292 An elegant stone house, this home’s rich, historical details are complemented by its modern amenities. 8 freplaces, expansive rooms for entertaining, large eat-in kitchen, 5 en suite bedrooms. $1,595,000 Reggie Hunt: 610.888.6313
CHESTER COUNTY Kurfss.com A hidden paradise! Center-hall home with indoor pool opens to incredible water features and space for entertaining. Home theater, ftness room on lower level; wine cellar; separate guest apartment. Price Upon Request Reggie Hunt: 610.888.6313
BRYN MAWR Kurfss.com/6537675 On 2 acres, this 7000SF home melds cutting-edge design with the fnest craftsmanship and attention to detail. An open foor plan, magnifcent moldings and millwork, state-of-the-art kitchen, pool. $2,495,000 Kevin Steiger: 215.519.1746
LOWER GWYNEDD Kurfss.com/6407473 Beautifully proportioned and custom-built, this all stone 12,000+ SF residence is on 2.76 acres. 5BR/8.2BA. Best-quality craftsmanship. 5 garage bays; carriage house with home offce & full bath. $3,575,000 Linda Danese, Broker: 215.422.2220
WYNNEWOOD Kurfss.com/6444721 A perfect balance of modern conveniences and old-world charm. Large, updated kitchen, updated baths, beautifully proportioned formal rooms. 4,600+ SF, 7BR/4.1BA; in-ground pool. $1,195,000 Donald Pearson: 267.907.2590
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the area every day, replacing the fountain and palm trees with a bar and wide archways. “The renewed streetscape is paramount to our mission to create energy around the building beyond the 9-to-5,” says Glazer. “The Curtis is a prime example of a building that can be enlivened and transformed by integrating a dynamic mix of uses into its existing infrastructure.” This is the first major renovation in more than 30 years for the Curtis. The new vision for the property will surely revitalize this stretch of Philadelphia, where Center City East and Old City meet. “The transformation of The Curtis will offer our residents the urban conveniences and nightlife sought after by young professionals and empty-nesters alike, [people] who are looking to live in the heart of the city they love on one of its most iconic blocks,” says Jack Tycher, vice president of acquisitions at Roseland, a subsidiary of Mack-Cali Realty. “The fusion of modern living, historical aesthetic, and cultural relevance is a rare find in today’s luxury residential market. I’m confident that prospective residents will fully appreciate this value.” On the other side of town, work is underway at 27th and Girard Streets. Brewerytown is undergoing a makeover, courtesy of MM Partners, with two major projects—one scheduled for completion in May and the other beginning development conTinuEd on PagE 122
Old dog, new tricks: from top: The 125year-old Curtis building undergoes a historic transformation; the mixed-use development, built on the existing infrastructure, offers apartments on the upper levels overlooking either Independence Mall or Washington Square; the lobby will house a coffee shop, restaurant, spa, gym, bar, and retail shops.
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Philadelphia is welcoming in the warmer months with a bounty of new real estate, and garnering the most attention are residential buildings with mixed-use components. The Curtis (601 Walnut St., 610-9807000; keystonepropertygroup.com), a 12-story building purchased by Keystone Property Group and Mack-Cali Realty Corporation, houses luxury apartments, office and retail space, and a ground-floor restaurant. Totaling 885,786 square feet, the historic Curtis opened in 1891 as the Curtis Publishing Company and produced popular magazines such as Ladies’ Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post. “We’re harnessing the building’s prime location and rich cultural significance to create a central hub for residents, workers, and visitors from around the region,” says Bill Glazer, president of Keystone Property Group. The apartments will take over office space on the upper floors, all either overlooking Independence Mall or Washington Square. The remaining spaces on Seventh Street will stay offices, while the six additional spaces not currently in use are slotted for a coffee shop, spa, gym, bar, and retail shops. On the ground floor, a restaurant will find a home in the area along Sixth Street, while the iconic Atrium and surrounding areas will receive a makeover. The Atrium will be transformed into a hub for business workers who pass through
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PHOENIXVILLE Kurfss.com/6517419 Vaux Hill of “The Fatland Estate” is a spectacular, restored historic, 15-acre property whose scale, detail and grandeur must be seen to be believed. 7BR, 7.3BA. Separate 3-acre parcel with barn. Outstanding! $8,999,999 Lisa Weber Yakulis: 610.517.8445
GWYNEDD Kurfss.com/6521811 This outstanding, c. 1699 property offers a spectacular, fully restored grand manor home, stone barn for entertaining with guest quarters, spectacular pool and tennis courts, all set on 8 breathtaking acres. $4,999,000 Lisa Weber Yakulis: 610.517.8445
WAYNE Kurfss.com/6517292 This residence offers the rarest combination of a premier location, exquisite construction with gorgeous fnishes and park-like estate grounds. Beautiful custom millwork, exceptional taste throughout. 5BR, 5.2BA. $2,295,000 Lisa Weber Yakulis: 610.517.8445
WORCESTER Kurfss.com/6517046 Antique French castle gates lead to this impressive, c. 1867 estate, beautifully renovated and expanded in 2004. Separate guest house, converted barn, carriage house, pool/spa, all in an incredible 7 acre setting. $3,795,000 Lisa Weber Yakulis: 610.517.8445
MALVERN Kurfss.com/6520578 Beautifully designed and crafted by a master builder, this extraordinary residence on 25 acres offers complete privacy and spectacular views. Grand, open foor plan & exquisite fnishes. 5BR, 5.2BA. Low taxes. $3,275,000 Lisa Weber Yakulis: 610.517.8445
MALVERN Kurfss.com/6517150 Meticulously crafted using breathtaking architectural designs and exquisite materials, this home is set on 18 acres with beautifully manicured grounds. 6BR, 6.1BA, frst-foor offce/au pair/in-law suite. Simply gorgeous! $2,950,000 Lisa Weber Yakulis: 610.517.8445
NEWTOWN SQUARE Kurfss.com/6535951 The fnest of the Harrison Estate properties, this almost-11,000SF residence is exquisitely appointed. Breathtaking designs, grandly proportioned rooms, chef ’s kitchen, rich library. Incredible in every regard! $2,150,000 Lisa Weber Yakulis: 610.517.8445
BRYN MAWR Kurfss.com/6527644 This incredible, 10,000 sq. ft. residence artfully combines the exquisite materials and amenities of premier new construction with old-world charm. Stunning appointments throughout. 3 BR guest house. $1,895,000 Lisa Weber Yakulis: 610.517.8445
WAYNE Kurfss.com Formal gardens and terraces surround this incredible 1920s French Normandy stone residence. Exquisitely designed plaster crown moldings, original hardwood foors and old-world millwork. Guest house. A jewel! $2,395,000 Lisa Weber Yakulis: 610.517.8445
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in June. The first, a 16-unit residential space and commercial property called the Braverman Building (2617–19 W. Girard Ave., 267-5190895; mmpartnersllc.com) will be the first five-story development on Girard Avenue. The name is an homage to the previous tenant, Braverman Bakery. “We’re extremely excited about the imminent completion of the Braverman Building,” says Jacob Roller, a founder and partner of MM Partners. “This elevator building will have 16 apartments plus groundfloor retail space, and features modern design both inside and out, for a living experience that is unique to Brewerytown,” says Roller. “We designed the floor-to-ceiling windows and common roof deck to take full advantage of the skyline views.” Across the street, MM Partners and American Development Company are building a 68-unit apartment building called Girard27 (N. 27th St. and W. Girard Ave., 267-519-0895; mmpartnersllc.com) on a lot that has been vacant for over 20 years. The space will also hold townhomes and 15,000 square feet of commercial space. “The site consists of a five-story residential and commercial building featuring apartments with parking and amenities, as well as a row of 10 townhomes,” says Roller. “We’ve always viewed this site as the ‘hole in the doughnut’ of Brewerytown, a city block-size piece of vacant land at the very heart of the neighborhood. Its development, beginning in July, will complete the long-simmering revitalization of West Girard Avenue.” Harman Deutsch Architecture is now a major player in the recreation of Washington Avenue with a mixed-use building on 24th Street called 2401 Washington Ave. (hdarchitecture.com). Each of the 113 apartment units in the new five-story building will come with highend finishes, floor-to-ceiling windows, stainless-steel appliances, and a private balcony. Additionally, the space will have 57 parking stalls, a common terrace on the second floor, a private green space and dog
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run, and a public pocket park to be designed with local group South of South Neighborhood Association. The building will also have 8,000 square feet of retail space on the first floor along Washington Avenue. “I have been a Point Breeze resident for the past eight years, and I am excited that this project may be the start of a major transformation of Washington Avenue into a viable commercial corridor,” says Rustin Ohler, principal of Harman Deutsch Architecture. This project would be among the first in a long list of developments slated for the area, says Ohler. “At a hearing in February, the zoning commission gave the project unanimous support,” he adds. “At the same hearing, a bill was introduced to restrict several industrial uses along the western portion of Washington Avenue. If passed, this bill will hopefully allow city planning and city council the time to remap Washington Avenue to be more conducive to this kind of mixed-use development.” If soaring ceilings are a must-have for your next home, two loft developments from Barzilay Development will pique your interest. Built in a former factory, the Iron Mill Lofts (1156 N. Third St., 844-215-2300; ironmilllofts.com), located in Northern Liberties, offers a living concept with a true loft feel. “The term ‘loft’ is often used very loosely and can refer to anything from a bi-level overhanging condition to a single-story flat apartment that happens to have slightly higher ceilings and a few industrial-themed finishes,” says Alon Barzilay, founder and CEO of Barzilay Development. “But Iron Mill Lofts [offers] true loft living, where there is expansive open space with soaring ceilings.” Comprised of 12 separate lofts, each unit has a private entrance, gourmet eat-in kitchens, European-style contemporary cabinetry, and ornamental exterior ironwork. But the most unique aspect is the building’s history. Originally built as Eagle Iron Works in 1871, the factory was used to manufacture steam engines. Today, the space maintains that charm, with the wooden ceilings, exposed brick, and original ductwork left intact. “There are plenty of other choices for industrial-themed apartments [in] Northern Liberties, but these are real lofts that include separated bedrooms and are highly privatized,” says Barzilay. “This development caters to a more sophisticated resident who values individual private access from the street through their own front doors, much like a townhouse.” The second project from Barzilay is the Sanctuary Lofts (2319 Fitzwater St., 844-215-2300; sanctuary-lofts.com), a converted church property in Graduate Hospital. With stained-glass window treatments, a lobby with a church pew, and cathedral ceilings, the space still evokes the 180-year-old church that came before. But with large windows, granite countertops, and state-of-the-art appliances, it has all the modern amenities one looks for in a living space. “This building offers a unique juxtaposition of historic character,” says Barzilay. One- and two-bedroom units are available, ranging from 381 square feet to 1,400 square feet. “This is the first large-scale church in Philadelphia that has been reinvented as loft-style rental apartments,” he says. “Most old churches in the area have been torn down by wrecking balls, [but] we take great pride in our commitment to historic preservation.” PS
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HAUTE PROPERTY Big Deal A city steal: Craig Spencer (lower right) says The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton proffer the kind of big-scale, amenityrich living popular in New York but at a fraction of the price.
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Craig A. Spencer’s lofty penthouses at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton are the current crown jewels of Philadelphia luxury real estate. by robert strauss Growing up, Craig A. Spencer’s life revolved around tennis. When famed coach Nick Bollettieri—who went on to train Andre Agassi and Venus and Serena Williams—opened up his
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academy in Florida, Spencer was in the first class. He later played for the University of Florida, historically among the country’s best collegiate teams. But away from the court, he knew that his real
passion in life was business. “In reality, I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer and in real estate,” says Spencer, founder and CEO of Arden Group, a highend Philly-based developer. “I peaked in
tennis at 18. Some people say they will become a baseball player or a tennis player. I always had a business mind-set, and here I am.” “Here” is the literal center of the boom in high-end residential living in Center City: the 270 units and 48 stories of The Residences at The RitzCarlton. The superlatives are superlative: It is the tallest and highest quality residential building ever constructed in Philly. Residents can enjoy a private garden and have a chauffeur-driven luxury sedan at their disposal, along with all the services that come with being connected to the five-star Ritz-Carlton hotel (which is owned by an Arden affiliate). Through the building’s glass walls, City Hall appears to be within arm’s reach from many living room windows. The opening of Dilworth Park has been a boon for The Residences, which enjoyed brisk sales over the holiday season, typically the slowest quarter in real estate. From January 2014 to February 2015, 43 units were sold. Spencer says buyers seized the opportunity once the park began to take shape. “The
Residences [can now] provide our owners the views and use of the worldclass Dilworth Park—one of the best front yards in Philadelphia,” he says. “Dilworth is quickly becoming the centerpiece of [the city].” Still available at The Residences, at press time, are five penthouses Spencer calls “the most dramatic ever built in Philadelphia.” The $14 million top-f loor home, located on the 48th f loor (the other remaining penthouses, priced between $6 and $7 million, take up the 46th and 47th f loors), is 8,600 square feet with ceiling heights of 14 feet (and up to 30 feet in some areas), plus another 2,000 square feet of outdoor balcony space and 360-degree views of the Philadelphia skyline that bring guests up close with the William Penn statue. Says Spencer, “This is likely one of the most unique [residential] spaces in the US today.” Spencer came to Philly from Atlanta, where he went to law school. He had always wanted to be in the Northeast, he says, “and Philadelphia seemed like a good place to start.” He worked in law firms and real estate before founding Arden—named after his mother, who died when he was in college—in 1989. continued on page 126
“ARTFULLY UNITING EXTRAORDINARY HOMES WITH EXTRAORDINARY LIVES.” ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Priced to Excite This fully restored, five bedroom, four bath home situated in Atlantic City’s highly sought after lower Chelsea neighborhood offers an open and bright floor plan with soothing bay views. Its modern renovations create the perfect opportunity to own your shore home at a Great Value! Contact David Sacks, Realtor, 609.335.6111, david.sacks@sothebysrealty.com, themargaterealtor.com
HAUTE HAUTE PROPERTY PROPERTY Big Big Deal Deal “This is a walkable “philadelphia is a ciTy wiTh renowned walkable city with resTauranTs, hisTorical renowned restaurants, siTes, and educaTion. historical sites, and now is iTs Time.” education.” —craig spencer —craig spencer
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Atlantic Ocean Views Only 10 years old, this luxury home shows like new. Perfectly positioned on a large corner lot steps to the beach facing the beautiful Atlantic Ocean offering lovely ocean views. Designed with special warmth and easy elegance, this home is a perfect blend of comfort, sophistication and fun. Contact David Sacks, Realtor, 609.335.6111, david.sacks@sothebysrealty.com, themargaterealtor.com
VENTNOR CITY, NJ Custom Built Opportunity Special preview pricing for a limited time during construction! Select finishes and put your personal touch on this dream shore home! This beach block beauty will feature 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a luxurious third floor master suite. Expansive front decks showcase your ocean and boardwalk views. Ready for Summer 2015! Contact Frank LaVerde & Katie Warren, Realtors, 609.385.4499, Laverde.landgroup@sothebysrealty.com
MARGATE, NJ Making Real Estate an Art Each condo on Winchester Avenue is a oneof-a-kind home with a sprawling loft design floor plan that boasts soaring ceilings and a wall of windows. The sophisticated construction seamlessly blends classic vintage details with the most modern technology creating a home perfect for grand scale entertaining. Contact Troy Rosenzweig & Phyllis Scherr, Realtors, 609.209.4495, Phyllis.andtroy@ sothebysrealty.com, Phyllisandtroy.com
LONGPORT, NJ Bay Views Designed with a traditional brick foundation and complete with luxury modern details this home is the ultimate shore property. This spectacular luxury new construction home is situated on one of South Jersey’s most prestigious communities offering incredible bay views. Contact Troy Rosenzweig & Phyllis Scherr, Realtors, 609.209.4495, Phyllis.andtroy@ sothebysrealty.com, Phyllisandtroy.com
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western suburbs with in histhe wife, B.J., and their four Spencer now lives western suburbs withchildren. his wife,Like B.J., any and new he says, it was immediate success. thought I theirbusiness, four children. Like anynot newanbusiness, he says, it was“Inot an immecould do big deals right away, but do I soon I needed to have a diate success. “I thought I could big realized deals right away, but I soon track record beforetodoing million deals, so I doing lowered the million price realized I needed have$100 a track record before $100 points,” says with a chuckle. deals, sohe I lowered the price points,” he says with a chuckle. Spencer Spencer feels feels The The Residences Residences is is the the premier premier residential residential building building in in the it the city, city, not not because becausethere therearen’t aren’tother othergood goodproperties, properties,but butbecause because is with fewer units are selling of the thebiggest. overall“Other qualitybuildings of the design and construction, asexclusivity,” well as the he says. “We have 270 units andwith wantRitz-‐ Boomers, retirees, pedigree of luxury associated C arlton. With young its 270profesunits, sionals, a community all meetingas each other.”exclusivity and elegance, The Residences was conceived offering saysbut Philadelphia never gottenand its due, always having to be heHe says, with a realhas sense of place community, too, which not-New York or not-Washington. But achieving. it has also never suffered as smaller buildings can have a hard time greatly as “hot” markets,has and is often lateits to due, the game, makes the He says Philadelphia never gotten alwayswhich hearing it’s notcity’s real estate market prime But for 2015. “You can buy Ritz condo New York or not-Washington. Spencer argues thataPhilly could for be $800 a square in New York, it is $4,000 $6,000 a square considered the foot, best and location in the country, being to nearly equidistant foot,” he says. is a walkable city renowned restaurants, hisfrom New York“This (the financial capital ofwith the world) and DC (the political torical andmakes education. I was never worried that there capital),sites, which the city’s real estate market prime forwould 2015.never “You be downtown residential market in Philadelphia. canabuy a Ritz condo for $800 a square foot. In NewNow York,isititsistime.” $4,000For to more information, contactheGary Residencescity at The $6,000 a square foot,” says.Greenip, “This isThe a walkable withRitz-Carlton renowned Philadelphia, S. Pennsites, Sq., 215-851-8000; philadelphiaresidences.com. PS restaurants, 1414 historical and education.” For more information, contact gary greenip, the Residences at the Ritz-carlton philadelphia, 1414 S. penn Sq., 215-851-8000; philadelphiaresidences.com. PS Upper-level residences offer up-close views of the William Penn statue and panoramic Upper-level residences offer Philly skyline. up-close views of the William Penn statue and panoramic Philly skyline.
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UCP of Philadelphia & Vicinity have the wheels in motion for the annual Motor Cars Under the Stars for June 27, 2015 at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Delaware. This event will showcase privately owned classic and vintage automobiles highlighting the history of DuPont Automobiles.
Rittenhouse Row is Philadelphia’s most upscale street festival, spanning Walnut Street from Broad to 19th and 18th from Locust to Sansom. Presented by Capital One 360 Café, the event features fashion, food, and family fun with giveaways, games, music, complimentary beer and cocktail tastings and much more. Noon to 5:00, rain or shine.
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The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair proudly launches the all-new Devon Club, an inviting venue where spectators will savor sumptuous hors d’oeuvres while relaxing with a cocktail of choice. Dates are May 21 to May 31.
On June 18, 2015, the Friends of Rittenhouse Square will transform Rittenhouse Square into a sparkling ballroom for the lavish Ball on The Square. Philadelphia’s most-anticipated summer soiree features Stephen STARR Events, Evantine Design and Eddie Bruce Band. Funds raised at the Ball support improvement projects for Rittenhouse Square park.
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The benefit kicks off with a Patron Cocktail Affair on May 15th, hosted by Pamela & Ajay Raju at their gracious Pine Street residence. The tented Gala will be held in Washington Square on Wednesday June 10th.
On June 21st, The Foundation for Breast and Prostate Health and 6ABC will host its annual Father’s Day Gary Papa Run to benefit prostate cancer education and awareness. This year’s event will include a 10k Run starting at 7:30 a.m. along with the 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk at 8:00 a.m. at Eakins Oval. Advanced registration is $30.
The true main line steeplechasing tradition, the Radnor Hunt Races epitomize jump racing in the open countryside. Six races for purses totaling $180,000 bring the best in the sport to Radnor Hunt in Malvern. Nearly 20,000 line the race course for an exciting spring celebration. Start your own tradition with a box or a tailgate spot. All passes must be purchased in advance.
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beauty you, even better Back to basics: Summer skincare starts with two simple tenets—hydration and sunscreen.
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SunScreen iSn’t the only Secret weapon againSt Sun damage. philadelphia Skincare expertS weigh in on the top treatmentS to try thiS Summer. by jolene hart
Forget sleek sandals or a luxe beach tote; a tube of sunscreen—the highest SPF you can handle—reigns as summer’s ultimate investment piece. Meticulous sunscreen use is de rigueur for warding off wrinkles, sun spots, burns, and other skin pitfalls. But sunscreen alone can’t turn back the clock. Your best summer skin, the kind that’s well hydrated, glowing, and looks younger continued on page 140
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than your years, takes slightly more effort. Thanks to cutting-edge facial treatments, transformative topical ingredients, and a few smart strategies from local in-the-know pros, we have the roadmap to achieving a flawless complexion that will stick around long past Labor Day. Sweat may be dripping off your brow, but up close, the surface of your summer skin is as parched as the Sahara Desert. Boosting hydration could be the single best—and easiest—way to keep your skin in optimal shape this season. “Skin cells are about 70 percent water, and when they lose moisture, they actually become more susceptible to free radical damage,” says Naomi Fenlin, owner of About Face Skin Care (1015 Chestnut St., 215-923-5001; aboutface skincare.com). Fenlin recommends an inside/outside approach to maintaining dewy skin. Look for a moisturizer with hydrationboosting hyaluronic acid, and drink plenty of chilled fluids to cool your body and draw heat away from the surface of your skin, where excess heat can also cause redness and visible capillaries. But simply adding moisturizer or sticky sunscreen to already-dry skin won’t necessarily achieve a smooth complexion. Sloughing off the buildup of dead cells on your skin’s surface is essential in restoring silkiness and allowing your moisturizers and serums to penetrate more deeply and work more effectively. This year, the hottest summer skin treatments are ultra-customized and promise both exfoliation and healing. The DermaSweep treatment, available in several local medical spas and cosmetic surgery centers, mixes brushed microdermabrasion with a light chemical peel and a tailored
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 30% ($95) contains THD ascorbate, the most powerful form of vitamin C, for a more even and bright skin tone. Rumer Cosmetic Surgery, 105 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore, 855-782-5665; rumercosmetics. com. Guinot Hydrazone Day and Night Cream ($78) is formulated with hydrocyte liposomes to fight dehydrated skin and enhance complexion radiance. Oggi Salon & Spa, 1700 Locust St., 215-735-0707; oggisalonandspa.com. Apply Dermaquest’s Essential B5 Hydrating Serum ($69) immediately after cleansing for instant hydration and more luminous skin. Oggi Salon & Spa, SEE ABOVE
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infusion of skincare ingredients, from kojic acid to target dark spots to lactic and hyaluronic acids to improve hydration. Jill Ranoia, clinical aesthetician at Rumer Cosmetic Surgery (105 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore, 855-782-5665; rumercosmetics.com), says that her DermaSweep clients “leave with a nice, pink glow to their skin, and there’s no downtime. This won’t make you sun-sensitive.” Debra Pellegrino, aesthetician at Oggi Salon & Spa (1700 Locust St., 215-735-0707; oggisalonandspa.com), credits Oggi’s Hydradermie facial with reviving parched skin and healing post-vacation damage. “This facial uses aloe vera gel-based products tailored for many different skin conditions and activities, and a galvanic current enhances the ingredient penetration.” Seeking more intensive options? During the summer, it’s best to avoid sun-sensitizing treatments like deep peels and laser resurfacing that heighten the risk for discoloration and other additional damage, says Dr. Joseph F. Sobanko, a dermatologic surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania (3400 Civic Center Blvd., 215-662-6534; pennmedicine.org), especially if beach vacations and tropical cruises are also on your calendar. “It’s challenging to Continued on pAge 142
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Philly’s top spray-tan salons share their tricks to maximize your glow. The case for spray tanning comes down to this: You could spend hours in the sun, building layer upon layer of natural tan (and accumulating a lifetime of damage) or opt for custom, contoured color—sans strap lines—in 10 minutes tops, plus a few hours for your golden hue to develop. Convinced yet? Whether you’re a frst-timer or a bronzing veteran, here’s how to get the most from your spray tan: Note the order of operatioNs. If you’re prepping for a big event or making a day of it, schedule waxing, mani-pedis, and massages before your spray tan. You’ll avoid spots, streaks, and fast-fading color. powder is your frieNd. Apply baby powder to sticky spots (elbows, behind the knees, cleavage, nape of the neck) to absorb moisture and ease discomfort during the developing process without harming your color, says Adrienne Ritchie, owner of Baked sunless tanning (815 S. Fourth St., 610-570-7132; bakedtanning.com). doN’t forGet suNsCreeN. Spray tans can make it diffcult to tell when you’re actually getting a tan after a day by the pool—or, even worse, a sunburn. Ritchie tells her clients to pack Sun Bum sunscreen. “It’s oil- and paraben-free and won’t dull down the intensity of your spray tan,” she says. CompaNioN produCts are a must. Marilyn Kellmer, owner of sun myst tanning spa (124 S. 16th St., 215545-5010; mysunmyst.com), swears by Norvell’s Venetian Sunless Mist or her salon’s own Miami Spray in-between sessions to maintain fawless bronze on the face, or wherever your tan frst starts to fade.
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“hydrate! Skin cellS are about 70 percent water. when they loSe moiSture, they become more SuSceptible to damage.”—naomi fenlin do a resurfacing procedure on tan skin without increasing the risk for hyperpigmentation.” In the summer months, we relax our routines, and too often that means abandoning skincare regimens. Make no mistake, a strategic antiaging routine can be a secret weapon for youthful skin, since the right ingredients prevent and even reverse summer damage. If you add just one topical ingredient to your regimen this summer, make it retinoids, says Sobanko. Dr. Timothy M. Greco (2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-664-8830; drgrecoface.com) explains that these transformative antiaging compounds are proven to “help with exfoliation of the skin and penetrate skin cells, leading to the formation of collagen and elastin fibers.” Heard that retinoids cause photosensitivity? That’s a misconception, says Sobanko, who recommends seeking prescription-strength retinoids from a dermatologist for the best results. Topical vitamin C also tops the list of antiaging summer must-haves. “Vitamin C helps decrease inflammation of the skin post-sun and helps your sunscreen work better,” says Greco, who recommends applying vitamin C under your sunscreen. Pellegrino also names peptides as a skincare ingredient to seek out, one that preserves texture and firmness and prevents wrinkling and discoloration from UV exposure. On your way out the door to upgrade your routine? Grab your water bottle, toss on a hat, and please don’t forget the SPF. PS
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The Guide A Shore Thing Foreign hospitality: Ramsay’s British-inspired décor, like the motifs of Buckingham Palace and its famed guards, helps transport the diner abroad—as if the classic pub grub needed any help.
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The varied landscape of Atlantic City dining can now claim the British among its ranks. Famed chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay has adapted his wildly successful pub concept at Las Vegas’s Caesars Palace from one gaming capital to another. Integral to the operation is La Tasha McCutchen, the most recent winner of Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. Her prize? The position of head restaurant chef, serving under longtime AC chef George Galati, who will oversee kitchen operations. Together they will execute Ramsay’s menu of classic British pub fare. Favorites include bangers and mash, Yorkshire rib roast, beef Wellington, steak-and-ale pie, sticky toffee pudding, and, of course—fitting, given the bounty of the Shore’s waters—fish and chips. “The location is so exciting,” says Ramsay. “Atlantic City is located
right on the Eastern Seaboard, [where] some of the best seafood is caught.” Ramsay’s team will take advantage of more than just the fish, integrating all types of locally sourced ingredients into the seasonal menu. “We [are working] with a variety of suppliers to ensure our topquality ingredients come from local farmers and purveyors,” he says. “It’s important to support your community.” The décor evokes Britain at every turn, from the booth dividers that resemble Buckingham Palace guards to the red London telephone booths that inspire the backdrop to the long, striking bar. True to the pub spirit, there are currently 16 tapped beers, ranging from British classics such as Wells & Young’s and Fuller’s to local selections from Cape May Brewing Co. 2100 Pacific Ave., 609-343-2600; caesarsac.com PS
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the guide devour Beyond beef: The Palm, AC’s premier steakhouse, is also celebrated for seafood and traditional Italian dishes, like a classic chicken parmigiana.
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Though the Atlantic City outpost of Buddakan boasts a sexier, more intimate atmosphere than the Philadelphia location, the golden Buddha by the beach looms large over a familiar menu of favorites. Enjoy a family-style dinner or drop by after a night at the tables and order the king salmon, served with miso mustard and a sesame spinach salad. The Pier Shops at Caesars, 1 Atlantic Ocean, 609-674-0100; buddakanac.com
Now in its 10th year in Atlantic City, Cuba Libre’s signature dish is as simple as it is delicious. The grilled fish a la plancha gives you a choice between salmon, tuna, or mahi-mahi seared in olive oil on a flat iron grill. Pair it with one of the more than 90 rum selections for a complete Latin American experience. 2801 Pacific Ave., 609-348-6700; cubalibrerestaurant.com
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With views of the ocean and the Atlantic City skyline, it’s hard to pass up a meal at this seafood spot inside the Golden Nugget. The extensive happy hour menu lures guests in, but it is dishes like the macadamia-crusted mahi-mahi with a warm peanut sauce and mango relish that keep them coming back. Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Brigantine Blvd., 609-3405030; chart-house.com
This new addition to Bally’s comes from Food Network favorite Guy Fieri. His Atlantic City concept offers a casual dining experience with an ocean view and a steakhouseinspired menu. Try the rib eye chop with a coffee and ancho chili rub served with mole butter. Bally’s Hotel and Casino, 1900 Boardwalk, 609-3402350; ballysac.com
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Atlantic City, Schulson keeps his game strong with Izakaya, a modern Japanese pub with similar items—like his signature edamame dumplings and pork buns—to those of his hometown outpost. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, 609-3171000; theborgata.com
Marie Nicole’s For the ultimate summer dish, dig into the seafood fra diavolo at this Diamond Beach grill. The blend of sautéed lobster, shrimp, scallops, cockles, and pasta in a spicy tomato sauce pairs perfectly with the signature Marie Nicole Martini. 9510 Pacific Ave., 609-522-5425; marienicoles.com
Martorano’s Get into party mode, with disco balls hanging from the ceiling and Motown music playing all night long, at chef/owner Steve Martorano’s ode to South Philly dining. Meatballs are the signature item, so start out with the famous meatball and salad antipasti. Continue the meal with rigatoni with Sunday gravy or lobster Française.
Caesars Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., 609-4415000; caesars.com/harrahs-ac
The Palm This enduring Atlantic City steakhouse is formal enough for a special occasion but relaxed enough for a postbeach cocktail at the lively bar—which offers two menus at happy hour from 5 to 7 pm , Sunday through Friday. Our favorites include the Nova Scotia lobster tempura and lamb chop lollipops with chimichurri sauce. 2801 Pacific Ave., 609-344-7256; thepalm.com
Robert’s Steakhouse A dimly lit dining room and a roomy bar and lounge area make this American steakhouse—and New York favorite—stand out from the rest in AC. Plush circular leather booths, seemingly bottomless martinis, and a stellar list of steakhouse cuts make for a perfect spot to take large groups. 1000 Boardwalk, 609-4286505; robertsatlantic city.com PS
Uncorked Becky Schultz, Borgata’s vice president of food and beverage, on Fornelletto’s standout wine list. “Borgata chef Stephen Kalt returned to the Fornelletto’s cavernous space fittingly mimics a wine cellar.
East Coast with the debut of Fornelletto Cucina & Wine Bar in 2009, offering guests the experience of both an enoteca and an osteria with traditional, regional Italian fare.
Appealing to a broad range of tastes, Fornelletto serves an array of dining options from quick bites to relaxed, multicourse meals. As Fornelletto boasts a great wine bar modeled after a winemaker’s cellar, Kalt collaborated with Borgata’s team of highly skilled sommeliers to incorporate a selection of regionally based wines that are perfect to try this summer.” Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000; theborgata.com/dining
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With its roster of famous patrons and celebrity DJs, Mixx nightclub inside the Borgata doubles as Atlantic City’s red carpet.
Up All Night Whether during happy hour or after hours, atlantic city’s range of bars and nightclubs can accommodate any mood. by michelle mass Anthem The Quarter marked its 10th anniversary in late 2014 and is still going strong with its eclectic mix of bar and nightlife experiences. But from birthdays to bachelorette parties and any occasion in between, Anthem is the place to go for late-night fun after dinner at nearby Cuba Libre or Carmine’s. The lounge’s rock ’n’ roll aesthetic is backed by the latest beats and nightly drink specials and theme parties. 2801 Pacific Ave., 609-5765206; anthemlounge.com
The Bar at Fin Go for the great seafood and steak, but stick around after dinner for a late-night experience of delicious cocktails and great views from any of the oceanside dining room seats. 2831 Boardwalk, 609-340-4050; tropicana.net
Dusk On any given night at Dusk, you could be ordering drinks at the bar next to one of TV’s buzziest
reality stars or dancing beside a top DJ—and sometimes both. The plush nightspot, located just steps from Caesars’s casino floor and The Pier Shops, also pours some creative cocktails. Top off the night with the Texas Tea, a clever mix of Roca Patrón reposado, fresh lemonade, unsweetened iced tea, and mint. 2100 Pacific Ave., 609-3453875; duskac.com
Gypsy Bar Borgata’s reliable live music spot boasts some of the best cover bands at the Shore and an exhaustive list of tequilas. Put those two elements together and it makes for one of AC’s busiest dance floors. Order up one of the Bar’s Gypsy Sangrias and be sure to keep an eye out for impromptu musical performances from celebrity talents like Jon Bon Jovi and Jimmy Fallon. 1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000; theborgata.com
Haven Nightclub Haven may be newer to Atlantic
City’s veteran nightclub scene, but the Golden Nugget spot has no problem showing partygoers a good time. Reserve a table and request the Safe Haven—a combination of Three Olives purple grape vodka, peach schnapps, and a splash of cranberry juice—perfect as a cocktail to sip or as a shot to get the party started more quickly. 1 Castle Blvd., 609-340-5111; havenac.com
Mixx Slip past the velvet ropes and duck into one of Mixx’s private second-floor lounges for bottle service and unbeatable views of the dance floor. You might run into Rihanna, CeeLo, or other celebs who drop by to check out who’s spinning at the turntables— a roster that includes Tiësto and Questlove. 1 Borgata Way, 609-317-7249; theborgata.com
Mur.mur This sexy underground nightclub gives off an infectious energy. Plan to stay up until dawn with Mur.mur’s stellar DJ lineup—including Samantha
Ronson, Lil Jon, and Vice—and a VIP dance floor table with bottle service. Just ask Gwen Stefani, who’s been spotted here. 1 Borgata Way, 609-3171000; theborgata.com
The Pool After Dark Whether you’re in Atlantic City for a day of sun and fun or a night with friends tucked inside one of the VIP cabanas, try this premier poolside club’s signature drink, the Shark Bite: Belvedere vodka, crème de banana, pineapple and orange juices, and a Bacardi 151 float. A dip in the pool afterward is practically required. 777 Harrah’s Blvd., 609-441-5585; thepoolafterdark.com
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Scores Atlantic City From The Libertine Room—a high-roller lounge and whiskey library—to the state-of-the-art sports bar, the upscale club has seven different environments to choose from. Our favorite spot? Robert’s Rooftop, to enjoy Scores’s signature Mad Man Manhattan with an oceanside view. 1000 Boardwalk, 855-5007267; scoresac.com PS
EuropEan Vacation Girasole owner Gino Iovino dishes on why his eatery doubles as a drink haven. “Stepping inside Girasole is like taking a mini vacation to a Mediterranean café. Our chic bar and lounge and Versace décor create an elegant yet comfortable feel. While we pride
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ourselves on the many great wines on our menu, our signature cocktails have gained quite a following. The Girasole Martini, unlike your classic martini, features amaretto and different citrus juices. One of our new drinks, the Sunfower Martini (Girasole means sunfower in Italian), is a refreshing summer cocktail. Girasole is the perfect place to come and relax after a day at the beach.” 3108 Pacific Ave., 609-345-5554; girasoleac.com
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Bliss by the Beach INDULGE IN A LUXE TREATMENT INSIDE ATLANTIC CITY’S BEST HOTELS. by jessica green Bluemercury Spa Step inside Bluemercury, immerse yourself in the purifying tea tree and lemon rejuvenation treatment, and leave a brand-new person. The entire experience is customized to your skin’s needs and includes a body scrub, full-body hydration mask, foot scrub, reflexology treatment, and massage. Tropicana Casino & Resort, 2801 Pacific Ave., 609-347-7778; tropicana.net
Immersion Spa at The Water Club Occupying two floors of The Water Club, Immersion Spa’s 32nd-story perch promises
pristine views of Atlantic City, best enjoyed on a lounge chair by the indoor pool, with a cocktail in hand and light bites from the spa menu. Of the many signature treatments at Immersion, try the Moor Mud Body Float, which uses mineralized mud to release tension and improve dull skin. The Water Club, 1 Borgata Way, 609-317-7555; theborgata.com
Qua Baths & Spa Nothing sounds quite as glamorous as a Cleopatra Body Ritual, one of Caesars’s standout services. This treatment starts with an exfoliating kiwi scrub, continues with a full-body
self-heating green tea mask and foot massage, and ends with a full-body massage and scalp treatment. Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave., 609-343-2400; caesars.com
Sea Spa For those who need a quick spa pick-me-up without sacrificing an entire afternoon at the beach, try the Sea Spa Sampler at The Chelsea’s Sea Spa. The mini-facial and the minimassage end with an express manicure and an option to upgrade to the full services if you’re feeling a bit too relaxed to leave. The Chelsea, 111 S. Chelsea Ave., 609-428-4554; thechelsea-ac.com Qua Baths & Spa preps and lubricates its Shirodhara scalp massage with a calming oil drizzle.
Sea Spa at Congress Hall It feels like a day at the beach with the Ocean Memory Marine Ritual, a treatment meant to mimic the effects of the ocean. An exfoliation with salt scrubs and a self-heating algae mousse is used to cleanse the body before a relaxing massage. 200 Congress Pl., Cape May, 609-884-6543; caperesorts.com
Spa & Salon at Golden Nugget Golden isn’t just part of the name. The spa inside the Golden Nugget offers a 24k Signature Massage that utilizes its Golden Body scrub to exfoliate skin before an aromatic full-body massage. The finished result will have you feeling good as gold. Golden Nugget Atlantic City, 1 Castle Blvd., 609-3405001; goldennugget.com
Through The red door General manager Jackie Moyers offers us a peek inside Harrah’s Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. “The Red Door Spa at Harrah’s transports you to a world of rejuvenating and relaxing spa treatments. Two of our most popular spa services are our Red Door
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Indulge in something sweet with the Berries and Bliss treatment. The bliss arrives via a sweet cream scrub and warm nectar milk soak, while the berries come in the form of the strawberry-shea butter lathering that precedes a soothing massage. Bally’s Atlantic City, 1900 Pacific Ave., 609-340-4601; ballysac.com
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The Borgata Bliss—a body scrub, therapeutic bath, and full-body Swedish massage—is a staple at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s serene sanctuary. The 100-minute treatment can be accompanied by a facial or foot massage for a complete relaxation session. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, 609-3177555; theborgata.com PS
Red Door Spa Professional line of products that help our guests achieve beautiful and radiant skin. Before or after your services, relax in our state-of-the-art steam, sauna, and Jacuzzi facilities.” Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., 609-4415333; harrahsresort.com
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PhiladelPhia’s first-ever observation deck will oPen later this summer, offering Panoramic city views to all. but would the Project Please native son william Penn? by sara ryan
So in 1987, the first tower higher than the statue opened three blocks away. You know what happened next—the Curse of William Penn kept the city’s sports teams winless until the Comcast Center’s miniature homage to Penn at its pinnacle reversed the curse with the Phillies’ World Series win in 2008. As more buildings have sprung up around him, Penn has finally come eye-to-eye with buttoned-up office workers, scantily clad rooftop sunbathers, and the behind-closed-doors lives of those, in all manner of attire, who call The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton home. And maybe that’s why we are a city of not just frustrated sports fans but skeptical sightseers with an irrational fear of heights. In an ironic twist, that first building that dared to climb higher than Billy was One Liberty Place—the same location where residences and tourists will converge for views afforded to few over the years. While you’re looking out at the glorious miles of Philadelphia that stretch before you, scan the skyline for Penn. He’s the guy to thank, after all. PS
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Philadelphians can look forward to a whole new view of their city when One Liberty Place opens an observation deck on its 57th floor later this summer. Behind the plans is the same Paris-based company that oversees the famed deck in the John Hancock Tower in Chicago. As the fifth-largest city in the US—and, more recently, number three on The New York Times’s buzzy list of “52 Places to Go in 2015”—we are a little late to the observation deck party. Or any views from on high, really. Many of us who call the 215 home still don’t even know that for less than 10 bucks you can go to the top of City Hall and take in some spectacular 360-degree scenery. You won’t travel through the center of William Penn and exit via his hat, though; this elevator stops just below the statue, leaving the likeness of our famous founder alone at the top, where he’s been since 1894. Thanks to a gentleman’s agreement among city figures, Billy loomed large over his province for a full century without a neighbor in sight. But a mere handshake couldn’t continue to stall a city skyline that begged for skyscrapers.
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