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Seed money A prominent produce provider hopes to plant a casino and a hotel over a two-block radius. By Joseph Myers
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that afternoon but bonded with 47 acquaintances from the Christian Street YMCA, 1724 Christian St., for their eighth annual holiday luncheon. Though Minggia had hoped only to give them recognition for their roles in building her well-being, she received a surprise as they commended her tireless fight against a rare ailment and devotion to their vitality. The Southwest Philly resident — for-
merly of 20th and Pemberton, and 23rd and Christian streets — has served as an arthritis aquatics instructor for the 98-yearold South of South facility for five years, strengthening a presence that also has included volunteer duties and time as a water aerobics facilitator. The guests consisted of members from her classes, dubbed The See YMCA page 10
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What are your hopes and wishes for the holiday season? “I wish for everyone to have a good time with their family and friends and whatever they are doing.� Adam Eshleman, 12th and Wolf streets
“I hope for the families of the victims [in the Connecticut school shooting] to find strength and overcome their grief and wish them a Merry Christmas. It tears my heart for the pain and suffering they are going through during Christmastime.� Frank Klampfer, Fourth and Winton streets “I hope for that at least one night everybody in the city has peace and satisfaction during this holiday season.� Joey Patrone, 13th and Dickinson streets
Standing by Washington To the Editor: As you may know, the School District of Philadelphia released a list of school closings. Amongst those was my school, George Washington Elementary [1198 S. Fifth St.]. I am saddened by this news not only because of my position, but because of the potential George Washington obtains. Once you walk through the halls you will see and feel the learning that goes on in this building. We are a community of lifelong educators and learners. The school district is making a mistake. We are currently working on cards of sympathy and enjoyment for the victims and families of [Connecticut’s] Sandy Hook Elementary.
ing open presents that were left for them by Santa. Because of you, many of these children will now get to know what that feels like. I believe that there is nothing more gratifying than putting the smile on the face of a child. Thanks for giving them a chance to believe that there really is a Santa Claus, and most of all, for making them smile. [Review Sales Rep] Mary Ellen [Corazo] is so fortunate to be working with such very kind and compassionate people. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Amanda O’Hara George Washington teacher South Philadelphia
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To the Editor: How ironic is it that after this tragic horror that took place in Connecticut, we find all religious leaders of every possible faith in a public school participating in a prayer service for the families of the deceased victims. The very public schools that have no need for God, yet we find them doing just that, praying. Our president, who spoke very well, quoted scripture and Jesus as he tried his hardest to comfort this devastated community. It was very nice to hear those words come out of his mouth. I would say that it’s time to put God back in the schools. As you can see by this tragedy, he was welcomed back for a one-night-only appearance.
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n the midst of the federal trial against mob boss Joseph Ligambi and his associates, Anthony Nicodemo has been charged with killing a man outside of his home. Police responded to the 2800 block of South Iseminger Street at 2:55 p.m. Dec. 12 for a report of a person with a gun, Officer Tanya Little of the Police Public Affairs Unit said. On location, officers discovered Gino DiPietro, 50, of that block, with mulAnthony tiple gunshot wounds to Nicodemo his body. DiPietro was transported to Hahnemann Hospital, but was pronounced dead at 3:21 p.m. Nicodemo, 41, of the 3200 block of South 17th Street, was arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy of murder, possession of an instrument of crime and firearm violations Friday, according to court records. He is being held without bail. Nicodemo pled guilty to conspiracy to promoting gambling and laundering money for his role in a sports gambling ring that operated in Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa for more than a year until New Jersey authorities shut it down in November 2007, according to the Office of the Attorney General in New Jersey. To report information, call Homicide Division at 215-686-3334, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
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A man who posted his bail stemming from burglary charges was caught allegedly trying to break into another home Friday. David Men, 23, of the 2300 block of South Darien Street, allegedly was standing on top of an air conditioner located in the rear of a 33-year-old woman’s home on the 2800 block of South Eighth Street, opened a second-story window and hoisted himself inside at 7 p.m. Friday, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. When a man walking his dog spotted Men, who has nine other aliases listed in court records, from an alley, he asked a neighbor if the dwelling’s owner was home, Tolliver said. The neighbor observed Men jumping to the ground, and another neighbor tackled
and held down Men until police arrived. While Men did not take anything from the residence, he was arrested Nov. 12 for an Aug. 28 burglary on the 2400 block of South 12th Street, and posted a percentage of his $5,000 bail Nov. 13, according to court records. For his most recent offense, he was charged with criminal conspiracy, burglary and criminal trespassing, and his bail was set Saturday at $50,000, which he had not posted by press time, according to court records. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
’Script for crime A gunman threatened a medication deliveryman’s life in Pennsport Friday. The 36-year-old deliveryman was dropping off prescription drugs at 1 p.m. to Olde Philly Pharmacy, 2036-38 S. Third St., when an unknown man pointed a black firearm at him and said, “Give me the keys to the van or I’ll kill you,” Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. Instead of complying, he fled into the business and locked the front door behind him. The offender, who was described as white, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10, heavy, and wearing black clothing, fled empty-handed west on Snyder Avenue and northeast on Moyamensing Avenue in a black SUV or minivan. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Phone snatcher Police are seeking a man caught on surveillance video burglarizing a Girard Estate cell phone store early Friday. The unidentified man tossed a brick through the store’s front window at about 2:15 a.m., jumped the counter, grabbed several boxes of cell phones, valued at $265, from a rear drawer and fled through the window, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. Police were unable to locate him after arriving to the scene five minutes after the break-in. The suspect is described as a black man, in his 30s; having facial hair; and wearing a black hat, black coat, jeans and white sneakers. The same store was robbed at 3:46 p.m. Nov. 5 when a pair of robbers left with
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Girl troubles A teenager stabbed a man in an attempted Newbold/Point Breeze mugging Dec. 13. The 37-year-old was on the 1700 block of Federal Street after leaving a friend’s home when an unknown girl holding a steak knife approached him and commanded cash, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The man resisted and was stabbed once in the abdomen. The victim ran to 15th and Ellsworth streets where he flagged down police and lost the offender, who fled in an unknown direction. Medics transported the victim in stable condition to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where he was treated and released. The perpetrator was described as a black female with a medium complexion, age 16 to 18, 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-6, 160 pounds, having short, black hair and wearing a blue and green jacket. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Sharp tactics A father-and-son argument resulted in the elder man threatening his kin with a two-foot-long machete. During a squabble of an unknown nature at 11:52 p.m. Dec. 5 at the family’s home on the 700 block of Snyder Avenue, Reinaldo Sierra, 62, allegedly walked toward his 28-year-old son and swung the machete while standing about five feet from him, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The offspring fled into his bedroom while awaiting police arrival, by which time Sierra had left the premises. Police transported the man to South Detectives to be interviewed, Tolliver said. While waiting, his father is believed to have called and warned there would be trouble when he came home. Officers accompanied the man back to his residence where they discovered Sierra allegedly screaming from a second-floor window. Officers arrested Sierra, but did not recover the weapon. Sierra was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and possession of an instrument of crime, according to court records. He posted a percentage of his $6,000 bail Dec. 7. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms. SPR Contact Managing Editor Amanda L. Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/police-report.
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A hospital patient was arrested after allegedly throwing a pail of vomit at his nurse last week. Nathaniel Vereen, 24, of Northeast Philly, was allegedly admitted to Methodist Hospital at 1:30 a.m. Dec. 13, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. While in the emergency room, he became irate when the attending physician declined to provide him a narcotics prescription for his ailment. Upon allegedly becoming disappointed in his medical attention, he is believed to have declared that he wished to be discharged, Tolliver said. A 44-year-old nurse went to remove the IV from his arm, but he allegedly yelled, “No, don’t touch it. I want to talk to the doctor” before turning away from her. When she turned to exit the room, Vereen allegedly hurled a bucket full of his vomit, which landed all over her back. Vereen was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, according to court records. He posted 10 percent of his $3,000 bail Dec. 18. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
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Michael formed Procacci Bros. in 1948 out of their father’s Camden basement, established his local presence in ’64, purchasing space in the Food Distribution Center. With operations also in Mexico, Puerto Rico, California, Florida, North Carolina and New Jersey, he oversees 12,500 employees responsible for handling nearly 300,000 tons of produce and flowers annually. The wholesale behemoth received the ’95 Produce Man of the Year Award from The Packer, a fresh produce industry publication, and maintains an active profile with his first brainchild due to his vow to work another 11 years. With a firm reputation in one field, one might wonder why Procacci, who would employ 1,000
workers as Casino Revolution’s primary stakeholder, would seek novelty now. “This would be new for me,” he said. “However, with my background, I think locals would be glad to have me as a casino owner, and I would make great use of area vendors and investors, too.” LIKE THE OTHER applicants, including two parties who would like a Center City casino and one who covets a Fishtown location, Procacci needed to submit a letter of credit or bond worth $50 million to the board, the equivalent of a slot license’s cost. If he were to win over the authorities, he would have to give $16.5 million more to cover the table games component.
The entities are rolling figurative dice after officials decided during the summer to accept proposals for the license, which for four years belonged to backers of the Foxwoods Casino project, who wanted to give Fishtown’s SugarHouse Casino a city-based gambling complement on South Columbus Boulevard between Tasker and Reed streets. Their failure to honor promises to raise sufficient equity doomed the deal and caused the board in December 2010 to revoke a license for the first time. The victor in the high stakes competition could offer as many as 5,000 slot machines and 250 table games. “We’re aiming for a balanced approach to the numbers game,” Canfora said of Casino Revolution’s decision not to make use of the maximum allotments. “This way we cut down on problematic issues and concentrate on rewarding the board for its trust in us.” The developer desires to replicate the success of Bellingham, Wash.’s Silver Reef Casino, which Merit manages and has devoted energy toward in making it a beacon for job training and economic growth for the Evergreen State. Money matters certainly will surface 9 a.m. Feb. 12 when the board will host an information-only session at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Center City site also will oversee public input hearings on all six projects April 11 to 12. Beginning March 4, the board’s website will open for registration for those interested in speaking at the hearings. A die-hard casino supporter, Jake Lilliworth plans to attend. “It’s the American way to make a living,” the resident of the 1700 block of South Orianna Street said. “I’ve read about all the projects and applaud the principals. They’re rich and want to get richer.” “I have mixed feelings about this proposal,” Steve Scarlata, of 18th and Johnston streets, added. “It’s better to have a casino than an abandoned lot, but this location is not far enough removed from SugarHouse and would likely saturate the market since it is catering to the same clientele. With Chester [Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack] and Atlantic City so close, I don’t see this as a good move from a business standpoint.” Board spokesman Doug Harbach stated his employer will carefully review all comments and proposals. With no definitive timeline set for naming the license’s victor, Procacci hopes the powers that be will favor his expansive concept. “The opportunity is there to build,” he said, “and I believe we have the best plan.” SPR Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@ southphillyreview.com or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/features.
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YMCA continued from page 1 Sisters of the Water, who aside from breaking bread sealed their place in her heart by giving her a crystal plaque symbolic of the clarity of the water than binds them. “I have a love for coordinating and really wanted to use that to give us another occasion for sharing,” Minggia, a 2012 South Philly Review Difference Maker who offers one-hour sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays, said before her unexpected accolade. “These are phenomenal people who give credence to my belief that we should treat others the way we would want for them to treat us.” Such a philosophy, rooted in her deep relationship with God, has guided the gregarious figure her entire life but most intensely over the last 30 years. She struggles with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a disorder in which one’s immune system counters its traditional role and damages nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and often paralyzing the afflicted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 3,000 to 6,000 Americans develop it annually, meaning as many as two cases per 100,000 people. “I’ve had to hold on to my spirit because it’s been a long, often rough road,” Minggia, who deals with permanent damage to her central nervous system, said within feet of Moses, the walking stick that has guided her gait since her diagnosis. The beloved organizer infrequently called upon her aid during the five-hour celebration, as she confidently covered the distance separating the seven tables, dishing out an anecdote to almost every friend. She began developing the unions in ’05, three years after her malady had forced her into retirement, seemingly ending a productive professional identity that included 17 years as a City employee, the lion’s share with the Department of Human Services. Her recovery plan included pool therapy, an interesting proposition for the non-swimmer, but Minggia, who five years ago acquired certification from the Arthritis Foundation, accepted the recommendation and made the six-block trek from her thenresidence to the YMCA to rejuvenate her body and soul. “And I met these fantastic people,” she said with a wave of her arms. “We have such a strong connection and love each other for who we are. We all know we have limits, but there are so many different feelings once we’re in the water.” MINGGIA, WHO WELCOMES as many as 30 students per gathering, immediately sought to repay her peers for their genial natures and talked with her superiors
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about honoring them with a luncheon. The tradition began with homemade delicacies they enjoyed in the gym, with placement in classrooms following. They left the confines three years ago for a Bala Cynwyd restaurant before Minggia found the present location last year. “It’s an easy fit,” she said as her mates began their meals. “These events add another dimension to our lives, and I’m grateful to the Y for helping us to fill our companionship needs.” While the attendees dined on steak, chicken, stuffed shells, mixed veggies, rice, salad and ice cream, they discussed their families, friendships and pool prowess as
Paving a concrete future Friday, Olivieri & Associates Inc., donated labor and time to complete concrete renovations outside of the Mummers Museum, 1100 S. Second St. The project is part of a three-phase plan to refurbish the building by 2020. The focus now shifts to the annual Mummers Day Parade on New Year’s Day. SPR S ta f f P h o t o b y G r e g B e z a n i s
seasonal musical selections beckoned them to reach for the karaoke songbook. “That’s new for this year,” Minggia said. “I hope they’re ready to give it their all.” She had hoped to present a slide show of their time together, but matters fell through, though a prize giveaway brought on cheers as did calls for participants to hit the dance floor. Most of her festive friends came from her current class, whose members range in age from 43 to 96, with 10 attendees from the aerobics gang. Minggia had begun teaching the groups simultaneously but chose to concentrate on the former after six months because of health considerations. Regardless of duration
together, she considers them constan companions and selected two of them to receive awards. Though the endowment endeared her to the pupils even more, they doubled Minggia’s delight when they pre sented the plaque. “Oh my darling, oh my darling,” she of fered as her opening, choosing the refrain from “Oh My Darling, Clementine,” which she sings during sessions. “You hold such a special place in my heart, and a day lik today provides a great reminder that no matter how horrendous our struggles may become, if we acknowledge the presenc of God, we will find a way.” Minggia, who credits her aquatic test as mental and physical strength builders then joined her irreplaceable confidant for rollicking dance numbers, including the “Electric Slide,” which allowed her to show her syndrome will always receiv her resistance. “Carrolyn is outstanding,” Christophe Fine, the aquatics group’s youngest mem ber, said as he adjusted his Santa hat and flashed the smile that has made the specia needs figure a popular presence. The resident of the 1200 block of South Broad Street joined the class two year ago, desiring to have fun and to stay coo during the summer. His formal foray into disciplined aquatics has given Fin many joyful moments, and he yearns fo more mornings and celebrations with hi friends. “Everything is beautiful there,” the joy ous gentleman, one of a handful of men who provide The Sisters of the Water bit of gender diversity, said. “I’m gratefu for Carrolyn because she makes us fee great.” SPR
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■ 17th Police District, 20th and Federal streets, holds its Police Service Area 3 meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 1327 S. 19th St., and Police Service Area 1 meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 27 at SOSNA, 1901 Christian St. 215-6863170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th. ■ Burke Playground, Second and Jackson streets, hosts a Christmas Celebration with face painting, snacks, entertainment and Santa, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20. ■ Columbus Square Park Advisory Council hosts its holiday party potluck 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Columbus Square Rec Center, 1200 Wharton St. 215-685-1890. columbussquarepark@gmail.com. columbussquarepark.org. ■ Don’t Shoot... I Want a Future, 2700 block of Sears Street, holds a hats, scarves and gloves giveaway 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20 at Universal Audenried Charter High School, 3301 Tasker St. ■ Friends of Dickinson Square Park hosts its Winter Solstice candlelight procession 7 p.m. Dec. 18. 1600 E. Moyamensing Ave. info@dickinsonsquare.org. dickinsonsquare.org. ■ Friends of Hawthorne Park hosts a Christmas concert with the Tindley Temple Choir 7 p.m. Dec. 21. 12th and Catharine streets. 215-735-1225. info@ hecphilly.org. hecphilly.org. ■ Friends of Mario Lanza Park, 214 Catharine St., holds its QVK9 meeting 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at Weccacoe Playground, 400-25 Queen St. mariolanza@ qvna.org. qvna.org. ■ Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition, 1318 Catharine St., holds its zoning meeting 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27. Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St. 215-7351225. info@hecphilly.org. hecphilly.org. ■ Italian Market businesses hold the second annual, free Italian Market Holiday Party for Kids (with Santa) 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Rim Cafe, 1172 S. Ninth St. 215-465-3515. rimcafe.com. ■ Newbold Neighbors Association holds its zoning meeting 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at Reed Street Presbyterian Apartments, 1401 S. 16th St. P.O. Box 54891. president@newboldneighbors.org. newboldneighbors.org. ■ Palumbo Park, 723 Catharine St., meets 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St. palumbopark@googlegroups.com.
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■ Queen Village Neighbors Association holds its holiday party 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church, 916 S. Swanson St. 215-339-0975. info@ qvna.org. qvna.org. ■ South Philadelphia Rainbow Community Center is collecting new and used winter coats 2 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at 1260 Newkirk St. Robert Wilbowe, 267-593-3176. ■ South of South Neighborhood Association is collecting items for its food drive through Dec. 22 at its ofce, 1901 Christian St. 215-732-8446. andrewd@ southofsouth.org. southofsouth.org. ■ South Street Headhouse District, holds Santa’s South Street Stroll 6 p.m. Dec. 22, with food and drink specials, as well as free Santa hats, at 13 participating district restaurants and Fourth Friday Dec. 28, with events and specials in select Fourth Street businesses. P.O. Box 63675. 215-413-3713. info@southstreet.com. southstreet.com. ■ United Communities holds its neighborhood advisory council meeting 6:15 p.m. Dec. 20. Houston Center, 2029 S. Eighth St. 215-468-1645. ucsep.org.
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A recent South of South transplant hits the right notes in an original holiday musical. By Jess Fuerst Review Contributor
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his year, Bckseet Productions has an untraditional story for the holiday season. “She’s in her mid-30s. She’s recently unemployed, just like everyone else. Basically, she’s a businesswoman embittered and jaded. Life didn’t go the way she thought it would go,” Cindy Spitko, of 23rd and Fitzwater streets, said of her character in the production, “ELFuego.”
“ELFuego” is an original musical by Bckseet artistic director and South Philadelphian Kate Brennan, where four unlikely companions join forces with a disgruntled North Pole elf who tries to save Christmas. Spitko’s task is taking on Hope, a former Freddie Mac executive with little holiday spirit. “I kind of view her as pretty lonely, not having much of a social life. She’s all about work, and since she’s been fired from her job she’s not exactly sure where she belongs,” Spitko, 27, said.
Cindy Spitko, second from right, joins her castmates in a number in Bckseet’s musical, “ELFuego.” Photo Provided by Ashley Smith
Lifestyles Her companion travelers on this journey are a pregnant nun, a perpetual graduate student and a military veteran. Though the anecdote may not have a fairy-tale ending, Hope does find out what she brings to the table. “She has found happiness in this place she can belong and can contribute and they know who they are in this new world they created,” Spitko said. “If we were projecting and it was a year in the future after the play, she would provide the structure behind how the new North Pole works. She’s a backbone.” The play may feature a few world-weary characters, hardened by long hours at the office, but there is holiday cheer to be found by all ages. “I’ve been kind of grappling with this: Is it child appropriate? Because we do say curse words, but we say ‘elf’ instead of the curse, so it’s just implied. I think it is appropriate,” she said. “We had a 5-year-old kid in the audience and he loved it. “The target audience is adults, people that are kind of in their late-20s, early-40s, all within the generation where we’re constantly inundated with buy, buy, buy and sell, sell, sell. There’s a push against that now.” Opening last week, the production runs through Dec. 29 at The Adrienne Theater. The first few performances made the crew hopeful for a successful run.
“It can be like an oil painting out there when people don’t laugh at all, and they weren’t like that. It went great. They seemed to love it,” she said. FROM AMBLER, SPITKO was lucky enough to have access to effective and enthusiastic teachers who instilled a love of theater in her from an early age. “I’ve done it my whole life. I went to private school, so when we were really little, we had Christmas programs, so I got to sing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” It was my first solo,” Spitko said. “I did it all through elementary and middle school. I went to Upper Dublin High School and there was an actress, Debbie Thompson, who runs an amazing theater program there. “We did three shows a year. It was a marathon. I was always exhausted, always working on theater. I really loved it, loved the rush of it.” Her love of the stage continued through college, where she earned her bachelor’s in acting from Arcadia University, which connected her with local artists, who helped to ease the transition from school to Philly’s stages. “I was with working actors, directors and producers. I was really taught by people that were constantly working and are still working. They’re colleagues of mine now,” she said.
Though Spitko feels she has a look that doesn’t fit easily with generic characters and can cause casting directors to pass over her, she has put together a evergrowing body of work that has included showcasing her singing voice, which is not something people often associate as part of her repertoire. “[Brennan sent me an e-mail saying] ‘here’s all the info about this part,’” Spitko said, adding that she and Brennan worked together on a project three years prior. “I went in and there were two or three other actresses auditioning. I auditioned and I don’t do all that much musical theater, so they were surprised to hear me sing.” Musical theater, however, is a favorite of Spitko’s. And the work the cast has put into “ELFuego” lives up to the genre’s standards. “What I really appreciate about really good musical theater is that the song really lifts above what words can simply do. That’s the whole point — the reason for songs in a musical theater show,” she said. “It’s something to appreciate that sometimes a monologue can’t explain it, but what can is them hitting these high or low notes. What it’s really like breaking down the song is that the reason behind the lyrics is the same as the reason behind the notes. I also just love singing.”
The process of bringing together an original work is rigorous for cast and crew alike. While the notes and lyrics may have been laid down early on, the characters still needed to be fleshed out with the nuances each performer would bring when they entered rehearsals a month ago. “It definitely has grown. I think Kate was very solidified in what she wanted, so a lot of text and lyrics are very much the same. I really feel like, upon reading what we have now, the relationship developed with the cast and with the characters is much more deepened,” Spitko said. The last piece, the audience, came into the mix for the first time last week, and the work continues to be molded by what each house brings every night. “Basically what I’m telling people is it’s not your typical holiday show. I feel the show represents where we are generationally,” Spitko said. “We’re so oversaturated with Black Friday sales and corporations and all this nonsense. There is a beginning of backlash against that, a grassroots campaign. “This show represents how tired we are of what the holiday season has become.” SPR To purchase tickets, call 267-603-3533 or visit bckseet.com. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/lifestyles.
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don the expression). The log is placed in a fireplace, beaten with a stick while serenaded with a traditional “pooping” song intended to encourage the log to do number two. The log gives forth (so to speak) candies, nuts and, as a grand finale, a head of garlic or salted herring. I don’t know about you, but I’m heading to Spain for my next holiday trip if only to see the salted herring emerge. Norway: In Norway, they hide the brooms to keep witches from stealing them and taking a ride on Christmas. No mention of why the Italians don’t steal this idea so La Befena is grounded in their country. United Kingdom: Always the sedate ones, the folks of the U.K. simply make a wish while mixing pudding in a clockwise direction. Maybe Jell-O can market a version. Latvia: This one could make it on Broad Street on New Year’s Day in our country. The Lats have a tradition called “Mumming,” whereby their Mummers wear a variety of masks, including the faces of bears, horses, goats, gypsies and living corpses. What, no ostrich plumes? Austria: In Austria, they celebrate Krampus Night (no, it doesn’t occur every 28 days) during which Santa’s evil twin punishes naughty children. This is why my Austrian Uncle Karl fled Austria when he was very young. Spain again: As if it weren’t enough to be content with a tradition of defecating figurines and “pooping” logs, Spain also has a unique tradition on New Year’s Eve. People of all ages wear red underwear and sometimes nothing more to bring in the new year. I’m picturing a Spanish model wearing red Victoria’s Secret lingerie. Can you hurry up with my booking to Spain for the holidays? Finland: Here’s a cozy Finnish tradition. The whole family heads to the cemetery on Christmas Eve to pay respect to the deceased. Picture the children singing sad songs and carrying candles while being traumatized for the rest of their lives. My family would have a lot of trouble if we were trying to live up to this Finnish tradition. How do you carry the plates of smelts, baccalà and calamari through the cemetery without spilling it? Luckily, we don’t have strange Christmas traditions in America. We buy a live tree and stick it in the corner of our tiny rowhome living room, decorate it with cheesy ornaments and lights that would never pass a real safety inspection and spray it with phony snow. We place toys around the tree, half of which get returned as soon as stores open Dec. 26. We eat a ton of food, get indigestion and promise to go a diet the very next day. And I wonder why a good Christmas song hasn’t been written in 40 years. SPR Comment at southphillyreview.com/opinion/ cardella.
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f this year’s glaringly awful movies, all of which had the gaul to ask for your hard-earned cash, the ones that truly offended weren’t so much the dumb comedies and special-effects clunkers that annually fall to the bottom, but the failed prestige flicks that promised far more than entertainment. Behold the worst of the worst.
8. One for the Money The title says it all in this Katherine Heigl action comedy, which sees its star collect another paycheck to ingratiating effect. Feeding the stereotype that all New Jerseyians get their GTL (gym, tan, laundry) on, Heigl plays a Snooki-fied bail bondswoman in training, which is just as
6. Wrath of the Titans Many will tell you that “Clash of the Titans” marked a low-point in 3-D filmmaking, its hasty post-conversion resulting in grayed, hideous imagery. Now comes the cash-conscious sequel, which is just as ugly but twice as abrasive and bombastic. Following the modern mantra that more is more and bigger is best, “Wrath” sees a “Clash” Kraken and raises it an unfathomably huge lava monster, which all but eats the screen as viewers strain to keep watching. This is excess for excess’ sake, a needless sequel and the worst kind of studio tentpole. 5. The Raven As biopics go, “The Raven” must be some kind of first, desecrating its subject’s memory while twisting his final days into a bygone-era “CSI” episode. Someone is killing people in manners reflecting Edgar Allen Poe’s (John Cusack) stories,
4. The Devil Inside Sad proof that the found-footage thriller has yet to be a good gimmick and die, “The Devil Inside” follows a dreadful non-actress as she pretends to look for her possessed mother in Vatican City, where nuns wear creepy contact lenses and Beelzebub’s victims scratch crosses into their skin. There’s no sense recounting the details here: It’s the same old jolts, body contortions, and lame excuses to keep the camera rolling. But don’t doubt the film’s validity, cuz, you know, it’s based on true events. 3. John Carter Fanboy purists will bark at you all day in defense of “John Carter,” a film whose source text predates “Star Wars,” “XMen” and pretty much every other genre franchise, therefore making its infernal redundance forgivable. That’s all very nice, but being the first fish-out-of-water, zeroto-hero story doesn’t give one free reign to regurgitate decades-old, exhausted movie tropes and rest on laurels while refusing to offer any original spectacle. After its first act, “John Carter” runs on autopilot, as does your brain. 2. Hitchcock If “The Raven” desecrates its subject, “Hitchcock” filets its eponymous auteur like a quivering Janet Leigh, reducing him to both grotesque monster and soap-opera-
sweet hubby. It’s hard to believe just how terrible Sacha Gervasi’s comic thriller is — a knee-jerk, dreadfully scripted slab of Oscar bait, whose wafer-thin provocation is quickly snuffed out by terribly saccharine uplift. Watering down the making of “Psycho” and gracelessly putting the spotlight on Hitch’s oversimplified marriage, this by-the-numbers misfire is condescending to a fault, turning a biopic of one of cinema’s greatest directors into something worthy of the subtitle “For Dummies.” 1. Bully These days, it seems all one needs is an issue and a camera to make a buzzworthy documentary, which stands poised to earn critical kudos just for being about something dire. Pushed by The Weinstein Co. as the nonfiction film of the moment, and capitalizing on every headline-grabbing opportunity (the campaign to lift the film’s R-rating made national news), “Bully” is by far the nadir of this artless trend, failing to accomplish anything beyond selling itself as a product. Directed with amateurish insensitivity by Lee Hirsch, who twists the knife with inexplicable shots like a tortured kid whose face is smeared with wing sauce, the movie squanders the opportunity to offer useful commentary on the modern bullying epidemic, offensively limiting its purview to a collection of Middle-America hicks and ending not with a presentation of useful solutions, but an advertisement for its still burgeoning grassroots foundation, information on which can be found on the advertised website. This is not the movie that’s going to initiate change to help your bullied child — it’s the one that’s going to give the green light to more useless, selfimportant docs that defeat their own supposed purposes. SPR Comment and see the trailers for this week’s movies at southphillyreview.com/arts-and-entertainment/movies.
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9. Hick The fetishization of Chloë Grace Moretz, continues with this utterly pointless comingof-age road movie, which borrows from “Taxi Driver” and “The Wizard of Oz” for no discernible reason but to wink at the audience. Plotless and interest-free, it’s an insufferable ride that can’t end soon enough.
7. The Impossible Part horror film, part sticky-sweet sapfest, J.A. Bayona’s “The Impossible,” which recounts the plight of one family who survived the 2004 tsunami disaster, is as tonally incongruous as it is laughably insensitive, causing nausea with both gore and sentiment as it glorifies one lily-white clan above all others who lived through the terror. The fact-based story does nothing to help Bayona’s bad taste, which involves repurposing the same old disaster-movie formula, and giving this fateful event the Roland Emmerich treatment.
making the author a suspect, and then, the greatest asset to police. Cusack tries to give gravitas to literature’s dark prince, but all efforts are negated by this ludicrous production, which devalue’s Poe’s work with a stupid whodunit, and makes the grand, retrospective mistake of implying that he was a legend in his own time. Nevermore, indeed.
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10. Compliance A divisive festival hit, this claustrophobic retelling of a real-life string of “strip search prank call scams” tricked many viewers into thinking it had true sociological importance, its what-would-you-do quandary emerging as a hollow talking point. But as it watches a restaurant manager blindly follow the phoned-in orders of a pervert posing as a cop, and dehumanizing an innocent female cashier in the process, “Compliance” becomes less and less a conversation piece than something altogether unwatchable — a sadistic lab-rat experiment and the feel-bad movie of the year.
implausible as it sounds. Made by women but regressively sexist, the film’s a feminist failure to boot.
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“Freud’s Last Session”: Through Dec. 23. Tickets: $15-$46. Arden Theatre Co., 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. ardentheatre.org. “Mrs. Bob Crachit’s Wild Christmas Binge”: Through Dec. 23. Tickets: $22-$35. Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. 215-563-7500. adriennelive.org. Saint Maron’s Maronite Catholic Church Christmas Novena: Through Dec. 23. 1013 Ellsworth St. 215-389-2000. saintmaron.org. “The Santaland Diaries”: Through Dec. 23. Tickets: $20-$22. OffBroad Street Theater, 1636 Sansom St. ashpointtheatre.org. Visit Santa in Franklin Square: Through Dec. 23. Free. Sixth and Race streets. 215-629-4026. historicphiladelphia.org. Christmas Village at LOVE Park: Through Dec. 24. 1500 Arch St. centercityphila.org. “ELFuego: A New Holiday Musical”: Through Dec. 29. Tickets: $21-$28. Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. 267-233-1556. bckseet.com. Improvised Baby Jesus’ Menorah Kwanztravaganza & Comedy Spectacular: Through Dec. 29. Tickets: $12-$35. Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. 267-233-1556. phillyimprovtheater.com. Enchanted Colonial Village: Through Dec. 30. Tickets: Free-$16. Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic. 215-581-3181. pleasetouchmuseum.org. George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker”: Through Dec. 30. Tickets: $15-$135. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. academyofmusic.org.
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“A Christmas Carol”: Through Dec. 22. Tickets: $10.50-$12.50. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550, 800-982-2787. walnutstreettheatre.org. Clothing and Items Giveaway: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Dec. 22. Mount Hebron Baptist Church, 1417 Wharton St. 215-336-8163. Ian Bagg: Through Dec. 22. Tickets: $12-$21. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215-496-9001. heliumcomedyclub.com. Peter Nero and The Holiday POPS!: Through Dec. 22. Tickets: $30-$111. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org. Photos with Santa: Through Dec. 22. Cost: $10-$25. Alphabet Garden, 1631 E. Passyunk Ave. visiteastpassyunk.com. “Chlamydia for Christmas and Herpes for Hanukkah”: Through Dec. 23. Tickets: $20-$22. Off-Broad Street Theater, 1636 Sansom St. ashpointtheatre.org.
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The Glorious Sound of Christmas aims to melt even the most downtrodden heart through Dec. 22. Tickets: $50-$119. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org. “Plaid Tidings” combines cherished Christmas songs with tunes from the 1950s through Dec. 30. Tickets: $35-$45. Walnut Street Theatre, Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550, 800-982-2787. walnutstreettheatre.org. “A Stoop On Orchard Street” deals with an early 20th-century immigrant family’s triumphs and setbacks through Dec. 30. Tickets: $39.95$59.95. National Museum of American Jewish History, Independence Hall, Fifth and Market streets. 215-220-2361. bigapplemusicals.org. Kevin Hart, a Philadelphia-born actor, rapper and comedian, blends his talents 7 p.m. Dec. 20. Tickets: $59.50-$150. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. comcasttix.com. Rita Ora shows off the vocals that have made her a sensation in the United Kingdom and a rising star in America 8 p.m. Dec. 20. Tickets: $25-$27. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215-922-6888. thetroc.com. Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime lauds the 1990s American ska punk band: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Tickets: $18-$20. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 800-745-3000. electricfactory.info. The Jason Douglas DanceAdelphia’s Holiday Spectacular delights the young, old and those in between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $15. Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St. 215467-9551. Jim Breuer displays the comedic talent that made him a key “Saturday Night Live” contributor 7 and 9:15 p.m. Dec. 23. Tickets: $30-$37. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215-496-9001. heliumcomedyclub.com. Cirque Éloize features the talents of acrobats, break dancers and contortionists Dec. 26-30. Tickets: $25-$75. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org. The New Year’s Week Countdown Celebration prepares youngsters for 2013 with arts and crafts workshops Dec. 26-30. Free. Franklin Square, Sixth and Race streets. 215-629-4026. historicphiladelphia.org.
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The Lost Season: 8 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $16-$19. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215922-6888. thetroc.com. Piffaro the Renaissance Band presents Froliche Weinachten: 8 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $15-$20. Trinity Center for Urban Life, 22nd and Spruce streets. 215-732-2515. trinitycentercity.org. Aztec Two-Step: 9 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $30. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-2221400. worldcafelive.com. Beru Revue Annual Christmas Show and Benefit: 9 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $17-$20. The Blockley, 38th and Chestnut streets. 215-222-1234. theblockley.com. Kalob Griffin Band and Toy Soldiers: 9 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $12-$15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. worldcafelive.com.
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Royal Tavern: 937 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-389-6694, royaltavern.com, $
Asian International Smokeless Barbeque: 600 Washington Ave., 215599-8844, $
Coffee/Café/Sweets Anthony’s Coffee House: 903 S. Ninth St., italiancoffeehouse.com, 215-627-2586, $
French Creperie Beau Monde: 624 S. Sixth St., 215-592-0656, creperiebeaumonde.com, $
Greek/Middle Eastern Cafe Fulya: 727 S. Second St., 267-909-9937, cafefulya.com, $$ Dmitri’s: 795 S. Third St., 215625-0556, $$
International New Wave Cafe: 784 S. Third St., 215-922-8484, newwavecafe.com, $$ The Irish Times: 629 S. Second St., 215-923-1103, $$
Italian Ava: 518 S. Third St., 215-9223282, avarestaurant.com, $$$ Cucina Forte: 768 S. Eighth St., 215-238-0778, cucinaforte.com, $$
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Dante and Luigi’s: 762 S. 10th St., 215-922-9501, danteandluigis. com, $$ Ralph’s: 760 S. Ninth St., 215-6276011, ralphsrestaurant.com, $$ Village Belle: 757 S. Front St., 215-551-2200, thevillagebelle.com, $$$
Mexican Paloma: 763 S. Eighth St., 215-9289500, palomafinedining.com, $$$
Seafood Anastasi’s: 1101 S. Ninth St., 215462-0550, phillyitalianmarket.com/ market/anastasi_seafood, $$
East Passyunk Crossing/Passyunk Square American/Continental Carman’s Country Kitchen: 1301 S. 11th St., 215-339-9613, countrykitchenrestaurants.com, $ Fuel: 1917 E. Passyunk Ave. 215468-3835, fuelphilly.com, $$
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JC Chinese Restaurant: 1701 S. Eighth St., 215-334-1056, $$ Nam Phuong Restaurant: 110020 Washington Ave., 215-4680410, $$ Pho 75: 1122 Washington Ave., 215271-5866, $
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McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon: 1 Citizens Bank Way, 215952-0300, mcfaddensballpark.com, $
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Mexican The Adobe Cafe: 1919 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-551-2243, adobecafephilly.com, $$ La Lupe: 1201 S. Ninth St., 215551-9920, $$ Taqueria Veracruzana: 908 Washington Ave., 215-465-1440, $$
Italian Chiarella’s Ristorante: 1603 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-334-6404, chiarellasristorante.com, $$ High Note Cafe: 1549 S. 13th St., 215-755-8903, francoandluigis. com, $$
American/Continental
Mamma Maria Ristorante: 1637 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-463-6884, mammamaria.info, $$$ Marra’s: 1734 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-463-9249, marrasone.com, $$ Pizzeria Pesto: 1925 S. Broad St., 215-271-6840, pizzeriapesto. com, $$ Ristorante Pesto: 1915 S. Broad St., 215-336-8380, ristorantepesto. com, $$ Villa di Roma: 936 S. Ninth St., 215-592-1295, $$
Asian
Key Pizza: 1846 S. 12th St., 215551-7111, keypizzagrill.com, $ Vincenzo’s Deli: 1626 S. Ninth St., 215-463-6811, $
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Middle Eastern
La Fourno: 636 South St., 215627-9000, lafourno.com, $$
Bitar’s: 947 Federal St., 215-7551121, bitars.com, $
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Nick’s Charcoal Pit: 1242 Snyder Ave., 215-271-3750, $
Mediteranean Mazza: 1100 Jackson St., 215-9522600, mazzahealthyfood.com, $
Mexican Los Gallos: 951 Wolf St., 215-5511245, losgallosphilly.com, $$
Italian Bomb Bomb BBQ Grill & Italian Restaurant: 1026 Wolf St., 215-4631311, bombbomb-restaurant.com, $$ Criniti Ristorante: 2611 S. Broad St., 215-465-7750, crinitirestaurant. com, $$ Johnnie’s: 2240 S. 12th St., 215-3348006, $ Medora’s Mecca: 3101 S. 13th St., 215-336-1655, $$ Ralph & Rickey’s Pizzeria: 2700 S. Seventh St., 215-271-6622, $
Marconi/Packer Park Peking Inn: 2020 Penrose Ave., 215-271-1389, $$
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The Farm and the Fisherman By Phyllis Stein-Novack R e s ta u r a n t R e v i e w e r
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n October, we instituted a new rating system. Four toques is the highest a restaurant can receive if it meets the finest standards. I found one. The Farm and Fisherman is a 30-seat BYOB owned by the husband-and-wife team of Josh and Colleen Lawler. Josh Lawler was the chef de cuisine at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, the ground-breaking New York restaurant and working farm from Chef Dan Barber, who spearheaded the farm-to-table movement. He met Coleen, a former sous chef at the Manhattan’s Picholine, at Drexel University. The room features light wood and tables set with white cloths and napkins. The soft lighting was perfect; I could actually read the menu and admire the food on my plate. The staff kept the pace of our dinner running smoothly. Keep in mind that Lawler adjusts his menu seasonably and sometimes daily. Warm Parker House rolls and creamy butter kept Edward and I content as we talked over the menu. We brought a bottle of Muscadet and a fine Bordeaux. Lawler had a warm touch with his cauliflower and mushroom salad ($11). He used trumpet, cremini and honey-cap mushrooms, sautéed in butter, which imparted a rich, heady woody flavor in contrast to the subtle cauliflower flavor, resulting in an appetizer that was vibrant and satisfying. A cool handful of microgreens, along with a drizzle of olive oil, Coffee/Café/Sweets Caffe Chicco: 2532 S. Broad St., 215-334-3100, $
Fast Break Millie’s Luncheonette & Ice Cream: 1441 W. Shunk St., 215467-8553, $ Philadium: 1631 Packer Ave., 215-271-5220, philitavernrestaurant.com, $
Italian Barrel’s Fine Food: 1725 Wolf St., 215-389-6010, barrelsfinefood.com, $$ L’Angolo: 1415 Porter St., 215389-4252, salentorestaurant.com/ langolorest.html, $$ La Stanza: 2001 Oregon Ave., 215-271-0801, lastanzapa.com, $$ Popi’s: 3120 S. 20th St., 215-7557180, popisrestaurant.com, $$
capped the vegetables. Lawler’s instinctive flair continued with Spanish mackerel ($14) paired with tart Granny-Smith-apple slices, minced coriander, fennel and mint and infused with mustard oil, which married perfectly with mackerel and herbs. Sweetbreads ($14) have a mild flavor, and when properly done, they are seared crisp outside and remain creamy inside. Lawler hit the mark. He served them simply with some greens and cool, crisp radish slices. Handmade tagliatelle ($18) was another winning dish because a few ingredients were permitted to sing in harmony without fuss. Cubes of slightly salty Berkshire pork belly mingled effortlessly with the fresh pasta ribbons, slices of black truffle and a hint of Parmesan cheese. Several days before our dinner, I told Edward I was in the mood for venison. The culinary gods must have heard me. Lawler prepared one of the finest venison dishes ($34) I have ever tasted — a masterpiece of flavor and texture. My venison, topped with reduced pan juices, was medium-rare and so tender I could have cut it with a butter knife. Melt-in-your-mouth is relevant here. Late-fall is time for root vegetables and baby Brussels sprouts. Lawler added turnips, salsify, which has a mild artichoke-like flavor, some bacon for punch and baby sprouts, which were Restaurant Review:
= Poor
Newbold/Point Breeze/South of South Asian Golden Szechuan: 2120 S. Broad St., 215-336-5310, $ Hibachi 2 Go: 1414 Snyder Ave., 215-336-8646, hibachi2go.com, $
Fast Break Brunic’s Luncheonette: 2000 S. 17th St., 215-755-7645, $ King of Wings: 2233 S. Woodstock St., 215-551-2400, kingofwings1.com, $ Moe’s Hot Dog House: 2601 Washington Ave., 215-465-6637, moeshotdoghouse.com, $ Texas Wieners: 1426 Snyder Ave., 215-465-8635, texaswieners. com, $
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charred and had a smoky flavor and aroma. I finished every bit on my plate. Edward and I have never tasted fennel pollen. It can be overwhelming. Lawler had a slight of hand with fennel pollencrusted pork rack ($26), which was seasoned and hit the hot pan, producing a beautiful flavorful crust on the pork. Small, roasted baby lettuce, along with black and Carolina gold rice, were included on the plate. We shared an apple tart ($8) with whipped cream, a light and sweet end to our meal. It can be rare when a restaurant develops a loyal following. It took several tries to book a table. During our dinner, every seat was taken. Our waiter knew his repeat = Very Good
Middle Eastern Divan Turkish Kitchen: 918 S. 22nd St., 215-545-5790, divanturkishkitchen.com, $$
Pennsport/Whitman American/Continental IHop: 3 Snyder Ave., 215-3395095, ihop.com, $$ 2nd Street Brew House: 1700 S. Second St., 267-687-7964, 2ndstreetbrewhouse.com, $$
Asian Happy Dragon: 2047 S. Third St., 215-271-0552, happydragon.us, $
Fast Break Frank’s Breakfast and Lunch: 2439 S. Columbus Blvd, 215-3398840, $ New York New York Pizzeria: 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 215-4636205, $
= Extraordinary
patrons. Colleen Lawler made her way through the boutique-size room insuring nothing was amiss. I applaud the Lawlers for their steadfastness in supporting local farms and keeping us aware about the importance of American seasonal ingredients. Four tips of the toque to The Farm and Fisherman. SPR
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South View Pizza: 367 Durfor St., 215-467-2050, southviewpizzaphilly.com, $ Tony Luke’s: 39 E. Oregon Ave., 215-551-5725, tonylukes.com, $
Italian Caffe Valentino: 1245-49 S. Third St., 215-336-3033, caffevalentino. com, $$
Seafood Snockey’s Oyster and Crab House: 1020 S. Second St., 215339-9578, snockeys.com, $$
Vegan Grindcore House: 1515 S. Fourth St., 215-839-3333, grindcorehouse.com, $ SPR For more listings, visit southphillyreview.com/food-and-drink/guide.
South Philly Diners Broad Street Diner: 1135 S. Broad St., 215-334-1611, $$ Diner at the Plaza: 43 Snyder Ave., 215-755-7899, $$ Melrose Diner: 1501 Snyder Ave., 215-467-6644, $ Morning Glory Diner: 735 S. 10th St., 215-413-3999, morningglorydiner.com, $ Oregon Diner: 302 Oregon Ave., 215-462-5566, oregondinerphilly. com, $$ Penrose Diner: 2016 Penrose Ave., 215-465-1097, penrosediner.com, $$ South Street Diner: 140 South St., 215-627-5258, southstreetdiner.com, $ SPR
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No boarding passes are required to enjoy an internationally inspired Christmas feast of European delights. Phyllis Stein-Novack Food Columnist
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or the past few weeks, I’ve been asking friends about their family Christmas dinners. Since Americans have roots in many nations, the family’s ethnic background often takes front and center in the holiday meal. Southern Italians feast on fish Christmas Eve but turn to turkey or ham on Christmas Day. My Greek friend Effie said duck with chestnut stuffing is not unusual on the Greek Christmas dinner table while those with British, Irish and Scottish roots turn to pork loin or a crown roast of pork. This year, you may wish to take a tour around the world for Christmas dinner. Last week, I made langoustine etouffe, a Louisiana dish, which was originally made with crayfish. I found frozen langoustine tails at Trader Joe’s and played with the recipe. Why not add it to your Christmas Eve fish feast? It also can be made with popcorn shrimp. Boneless duck breast is a favorite in our house. Its rich flavor plays off splendidly with any type of sauce or spiced fruit. Use the rendered duck fat to sauté potatoes or turnips and include them on the plate. Smoked Scottish salmon is served during the holidays throughout the United Kingdom. It is very expensive so why not make gravlax, the salt and sugar cured salmon which Swedes enjoy as an appetizer? It is a quick and easy recipe but must be made several days in advance.
■ Langoustine ■ or Popcorn Shrimp Etouffe
Ingredients:
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 large yellow pepper, seeded and diced 1 large orange pepper, seeded and diced 1 large onion, diced 2 shallots, diced
4 ribs of celery, diced 4 fat garlic cloves, sliced Enough Canola oil to coat the bottom of a large pot 3 pounds langoustine tails or popcorn shrimp Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Cayenne pepper, to taste Pinch of dried thyme 2 large bay leaves 3 heaping tablespoons of flour 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter 2 cups of chicken stock 1 cup of dry white wine
Directions: Place all of the vegetables in a bowl and toss well. Heat the oil over medium-high. Add the vegetables and sauté them for about eight minutes. Add the langoustine tails or shrimp and sauté for about three minutes. Add the seasonings and toss well. Lower the heat to medium and sprinkle on the flour. Stir to coat well and insure the flour is cooked. Add the butter and stir until it dissolves. Add all of the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, lower to simmer and cook for about 30 minutes. Serve over steamed rice. Serves four to six.
■ Seared Duck Breast ■
Ingredients:
3 8-ounce boneless duck breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Score the fat on each duck breast. Season with the salt and pepper. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the duck breast, fat side down and sear a few minutes on each side. Lower the heat to medium and cook for a few min-
utes more. Place the skillet in the oven and roast for about 10 minutes for medium-rare duck. Check for doneness as each oven is different. You may need to roast the duck for five more minutes. Let the duck rest for five minutes before slicing. Serves four to six.
■ Spiced Pear Compote ■
Ingredients:
6 Bosc pears, peeled, seeded and cut into small chunks 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter Kosher salt, to taste Ground cinnamon and ginger, to taste
Directions: Heat the butter over medium heat until it foams. Add the pears and sauté them for about five minutes. Season with the salt, ginger and cinnamon. Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the pears to cook for 30 minutes. The pears should retain a bit of crunch. Serves four to six.
■ Potatoes and Turnips ■ Sautéed in Duck Fat
Ingredients:
Rendered duck fat from the duck breasts 4 large Yukon gold potatoes, cut into cubes 4 large white turnips, peeled and cut into cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions: Heat the duck fat over medium-high in the same cast-iron skillet used to sauté the
duck. Add the potatoes and turnips and sauté them for about 10 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper. Sauté the potatoes and turnips until they are tender, for about five more minutes. Serves four to six.
■ Gravlax ■
Ingredients:
1 3-pound salmon, head removed, crossed in half lengthwise 2 large bunches of fresh dill 1/3 cup of kosher salt 1/3 cup of sugar
Directions: Place half of the fish, skin-side down, in a glass dish. Pat the dill over the fish and sprinkle the rest of the ingredients on top. Top with the other half of the fish. Cover with aluminum foil and weigh down the fish using 2 28-ounce cans. Refrigerate for two to three days, turning the salmon and basting with the accumulated juices about twice a day. To serve, remove the salmon and place it on a serving platter. Scrape off the dill, salt and sugar. Pat dry with paper towels. Slice the salmon thinly on the diagonal. Serve as a first course with lemon wedges and crusty bread. Serves eight. SPR Comment at southphillyreview.com/food-anddrink/features.
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TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): Be open-minded, LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): With a taste for adF especially when confronted with unusual people or dventure, you shouldn’t have to search long for exchallenging viewpoints. You’re quick to dismiss new ideas but citement. Thrilling escapades have a way of finding you. take time to understand a fresh view. Lucky number: 715.
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Festive footwork A luminous holiday jaunt helped running clubs collect food for the hungry.
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Representatives from two running groups covered 3.5 miles in their annual trek. This year’s version included their first attempt to provide provisions to the needy. S ta f f P h o t o s b y G r e g B e z a n i s
end nearing, the Striders and their Fishtown allies elected to ensure that households can make more bountiful whatever holiday they observe. “We came here happy and now that we’ve built on that by helping Philabundance, let’s hit the streets,” Beer Runners founder David April said as his peers, many bundled to fend off a late autumn chill and others opting for shorts, clapped. “I’ll see everyone at the bar.” JUST BEFORE APRIL’S declaration, the levity picked up when runners doubling as reindeer arrived pulling a sleigh bearing Santa Claus. Not to be outdone by his
Christian companions, Fishtown’s Neil Brecher came dressed as Jesus, topping his outfit, quite literally, with a menorah hat. Heading west on Oregon Avenue as the run commenced, the nimble nighttime participants, many of whom have competed in notable local and national events, enjoyed conversation on topics such as their holiday plans, the Eagles’ wretched season and hopes for a joyous ’13, yet those matters trailed the libations as the dominant interest, with science supporting their cravings. April, who will mark the Beer Runners’ fifth anniversary tonight with another barbound trek, began his club, whose Facebook page lists 668 members, as an homage to Professor Manuel J. Castillo of the School of Medicine at Spain’s University of Granada, who proposed in ’07 that moderate amounts of beer can prove as effective as water for rehydration and recovery following exercise. “The professor is never far from our minds,” April said as he and his friends finished inspecting the 2700 block of South Colorado Street, one of seven brightly decorated blocks they included on their itinerary. As the clubs welcome runners of all abilities, last week’s gathering possessed a relaxed feel, and the laughter coming from the participants provided just the jolt Alfonso has lacked since his November termination. “I appreciate what these guys and girls are doing,” the Lower Moyamensing dweller said. “I’d definitely have a beer with them.” Had he followed them to their ultimate destination, Alfonso certainly would have received even more exposure to their gregariousness, as they celebrated their efforts with draft specials and more vivid lights. “We’ve become a close group of friends over the last few years,” Strider Elizabeth Coleman, a resident of the 200 block of Sigel Street, said. “It was such a pleasure to see the event grow so exponentially and successfully over that same time, from a handful of runners from the same neighborhood, Pennsport mostly, to an event of roughly 200 runners from all over the city and beyond.” SPR For more information, visit southphillystriders.com. Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@ southphillyreview.com or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/sports/features.
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from the American Sardine Bar, 1800 Federal St. “Behind their competitive exterior, we have so many people who just want to enhance their communities, too.” In seeking to establish a relationship with Philabundance, the Striders, with 252 members listed on their Facebook page, are courting a proven humanitarian. The region’s largest hunger relief organization, the 28-year-old company assists approximately 900,000 people at risk of hunger and malnutrition in nine Delaware Valley and four New Jersey counties, relying on its programs and unions with nearly 500 agencies to do so. It distributed 19 million pounds of food last year, and with 2012’s
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his has been a rough 12 months for many people,” Larry Alfonso said Dec. 13 as he glimpsed nearly 200 runners at 16th Street and Oregon Avenue. “This time of year, though, I look for unexpected sources of joy, and what I’m seeing tonight will denitely be among them.” Out for an evening stroll that included picking up takeout food, the recently unemployed resident of the 2500 block of South Jessup Street had his spirits lifted, as the merry meanderers, members of the South Philly Striders and the Fishtown Beer Runners, united for their sixth holiday lights run, bedecking themselves in festive attire to cover a 3.5-mile course complete with copiously decorated streets. They added novelty to their revelry, donating 356 pounds of goods to assist the hunger elimination mission of Philabundance, 3616 S. Galloway St. “We love any chance to improve our camaraderie with one another and our neighbors at large and count on this run to bring on a few laughs, with the bonus being the chance to help the less fortunate,” Striders’ co-founder Kathy O’Neill, with daughters Emma, 13, and Anna, 10, along to collect canned goods and blare support, said as fellow enthusiasts congregated at the Broad Street and Oregon Avenue starting point. The resident of the 200 block of Wharton Street began the club six years ago, using her recreational running infatuation and a strengh-in-numbers approach to attract members, who meet Tuesday and Saturday mornings, with an optional Thursday a.m. journey, at Front and South streets and Wednesday nights in Old City. Though many Striders call Pennsport home, their group has acquired geographic diversity, with participants coming from locations such as New Jersey and West Chester, and contains highly competitive and compassionate individuals, according to member Leonard DeProspo. “Seeing this sort of altruism is always touching,” the resident of the 200 block of South Street and Philabundance volunteer said before his colleagues found their feet leading them through Marconi, Lower Moyamensing, East Passyunk Crossing, Passyunk Square and Point Breeze, where they replenished themselves with libations
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■ Danceadelphia Zumba Class Jason Douglas DanceAdelphia, 1100 Snyder Ave., offers zumba classes 6:15 p.m. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m. Thursdays and 11:15 a.m. Saturdays. Call 215-467-9551.
■ Dion Waiters update Dion Waiters, the fourth overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, is second on the Cleveland Cavaliers in scoring at 14.8 points per game. The product of 19th and Carpenter streets and his team sit in the Central Division basement with a 5-21 record.
■ DVYAA Touch Football The Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association, 1800 Johnston St., is accepting registrations for its touch football program 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Age divisions are 6 to 8, 9 to 11 and 12 to 14. Call 215-468-1265.
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■ Guerin Programs The Department of Recreation is looking to form a South Philadelphia girls under 12 basketball league, with play on Tuesday evenings beginning in January at
Guerin Recreation Center, 2201 S. 16th St. Site also hosts indoor playtime for children ages 3 to 5 2 p.m. Thursdays. Call Debbie, 215-685-1894, to register for either.
■ Roman Catholic Ice Hockey Roman Catholic High School is seeking kindergarten through fourth graders for its junior Cahillites program and fifth- through eighth-graders for its middle school action. E-mail Bobby Andujar, rwa121@verizon.net.
■ SEYAA Indoor Sports The Southeast Youth Athletic Association is holding sign-ups for soccer, ages 4 to 7; biddy basketball for ages 4 to 6; and basketball for ages 7 to 8 and 9 to 10. Play begins Jan. 5 at the Taggart School gym, Fifth and Porter streets. The fee for basketball is $40 while indoor soccer is $25. Spaces are limited. Visit seyaa.clubspaces.com.
■ Shot Tower Basketball Shot Tower Playground, 131 Carpenter St., will host basketball for boys and girls ages 10 and younger 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $25, with walk-in registrations on Tuesdays. Contact Mike, 215-685-1592.
■ Tennis Travel Team The South Philadelphia Tennis Association is overseeing a travel team. Practices are 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Barry Playground, 1800 Johnston St. Coed divisions are 10 and younger, 12 and younger, 14 and younger and 18 and younger, with boys’ divisions of 14 and younger and 18 and younger. The $50 fee includes practice sessions and a T-shirt. Parent coaches and assistants are also needed. Contact Bryan Hughes, 215-528-0196.
■ Worthem hits 1,000 points Jeremiah Worthem, a senior forward at Center City’s Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School, reached 1,000 career points Dec. 12 in a 86-38 victory over World Communications Charter School. The resident of 21st and McKean streets and two-time AllPublic selection leads his 5-0 Division A institution in scoring with 15.2 points per game. SPR Send sports briefs by fax to 215-336-1112 or by e-mail to jmyers@southphillyreview.com.
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90% of our business comes from Friends telling Friends! 116 Fitzgerald St - Beautiful Rehab w. 2 BR, Hrwd Flrs, Granite Kitchen, SS, Backsplash, Fin Bsmt & Lg Yard. $199,000 2437 S. Philip St - Nice 3 BR, 1 BA Home w/ LR, DR, EIK, Bsmt, Mechancials & Storage. $139,900 316 Greenwich– Complete Rehab. 3 bdrms, 1.5 bths, cherry Flrs, fab. Kitchen & bath + Lrg yard. RED.$234,900 SOLD 113 Wharton St - Tasteful 2.5 Story Rehab w/ 3 BR + Fin Bsmt/Fam Rm, 1.5 BA, Cook’s Kit, 2 Fp’s & Lg Gard.$369,000 220 Manton St - Great New Listing w/ a Garage, 3 BR + Den, Hrwd Flrs, 2 Full & 2 Hal Ba, Deck & Garden. $389,000 2020 S. 3rd St - Very Lg Well Kept 3 BR, 1.5 BA Hm w/ New Façade, CA, LR, DR, EIK, Lg Yard & Bsmt. $239,900 101-103 Mifflin St - Very Rarely offered Double Property 2 BR, 1 BA Hm + incred 17 x 61 lot. RED $269,900 115 Fernon St - Very Lg Gorgeous 3 BR, 1.5 BA Hm w/ Hrwd Flrs t/o, Lr, Dr, Fp, Fin Bsmt, CA & Lg Yard. $289,900 213 Wolf St - Rarely Offered Complete Rehabbed 3 BR Hm w/ New Façade, LR, DR, EIK, Library/Den & Yard. $289,900 227 Tree St - Lovely 2 BR Hm on a Grt Block w/ LR, Fp, EIK, Pantry, Rear Yd, Bsmt, Mechanicals & Storage. $149,900 202 Fernon St - Wond 2 BR, 1 BA Hm w/ LR, DR, Hrwd Flrs, EIK, SS, Mud Rm, Yard, Bsmt, Mech & Storage. $169,900 627 Fernon St - Complete Rehab 2 BR, LR, DR, Lg EIK, SS, Backsplash, CA, Yard Bsmt, Mech & Storage. $179,900 310 Tree St - Well Maintained 2 BR, 1 BA Home in Whitman! Nice Upgraded Kitchen w/ SS & Hrwd Floors. $124,900 1530 Myrtlewood St - Beautiful 2 Story Porch Front Hm w/ 3 BR, Hrwd Flrs, LR, DR, EIK & Semi Fin Bsmt. RED$89,900 2030 Manton St - Coming Soon! Great N/C 3 BR, 2.5, LR, DR, Hrwd Flrs, EIK, SS, Rear Yard, Terrace & Deck. $289,900 1455 s. Marston - Terrific Investment opportunity. 2 unit bldg both 1 bdrm, 1 bth & 1/2 bth in bsmnt. Sold as is. $49,000 212 Wilder St - Why Rent When You Can Buy This! 2 BR, 1 BA, LR/DR, EIK, Bsmt, W/D & Storage RED $129,000 2612 S. Gerritt - Attn investors. Nice size 3 bdrm 1 bth hm w/, living rm, dining rm, eat in kitchen & yard. $49,900 2236 S. 3rd St - Great 2 Story, Extra Lg 3 BR Hm w/ LR/DR Combo, EIK, H/W (1st Fl), Bsmt & Yard. RED $184,900 1312 S. Howard St - A Lg 3 Bdrm, 1 Ba Hm, LR, Hrwd Flrs, High Ceilings, EIK, Bsmt & Small Yard. RED $234,900Pend 236 McClellan St - Beautiful Open & Spacious 2 BR, LR, DR, Lg EIK, Hrwd Flrs,Fin Bsmt,CA & Nice Yard. RED$199,900 146 Roseberry St - Very well maintained 3 BR, 1.5 Ba Hm, LR, DR, CA, Lg Kitchen, Yard & Basement. $134,900 333 Reed- Mansion in the Making" Xtra Lg res. shell, 29x140, 3 story, 2,700 Sq.Ft & a large rear yard. RED$178,900 1520 S. 27th - Great investment opportunity. 3 bdrm, 1 bth home, lrg kitchen & yard. Being sold as is. $49,900 2211 Almond St - N/C Beautiful 3 BR, 2.5 BA, LR, DR,, Hrwd Flrs, rear Yard & Basement. Red $259,900 426 Federal St - A 3 Story, 4 BR, 1 BA Home w/ LR/DR Combo, Lg EIK, Nice Light, Side Yard & Bsmt. RED $199,900 114 Durfor St - Beautiful Hm w/ 3 BR, 1.5 BA, Hrwd, LR, DR, Exposed Brick, Fin Bsmt & Nice Yard. RED $189,900 14xx S. 12th St- Huge 2 story home. 3 BD, 2.5 Baths, Bruce hardwood Floors. PRISTINE CONDITION! Red $329,000 111 Federal St I LEFT N/C 7 Custom Designed Hms, 3 BR, 2.5 BA,Fp,HW,Gar,Decks, Garage, TA. From RED $515,000 102 Morris St– Beautiful 4 BR, 2 full bath hm with hardwood fls (1st Fl), finished basement, CA & nice yard. $289,900 343 Wolf St - Large, spacious 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath home w/ high ceilings, large yard and tons of storage space. $179,900 332 Daly St - Great Investment Opportunity or starter hm, loft like 1 bdrm, hrdwd flrs & nice yard. Needs TLC $115,000
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12xx DoVeR Recently renovated 2 BR, 1 bath home just off Graysferry Avenue. Priced to sell at $64,900.
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14xx so. 20th st. Newly renovated, 1-2 bd apt, 1st & 2nd flrs $800-$850 21xx so. BRoaD st. 1st floor commercial space 10xx winton w/ C/A $1,500 month. 22xx s. BRoaD Well maintained 2 Br, 1.5 22xx so. 9th 2nD & Daly Meticulously maintained bath home priced to sell at 2nd Fl. w/d, g/d, d/w, h/w fl. Corner building main home Commercial Property with & Deck. Call Joanne $139,900. Imm. Possession that has 2 Br’s, 1 bath and professional office and 2 large 22xx so. 9th side entrance to large office/ 2nd Floor, 1 Bedroom 2 Br apartments. store. Many possibilities. 28xx alDeR st. 18xx oRianna Garage & upper Floor $795 month. Brand new rehab from top to snyDeR & howaRD 19xx cRoskey coMing soon bottom, including new h/w Newly renovated, front porch, H/W floors, c/a and finished bsmt. Main street 2 Br, 1 bath, sheet 23xx so. 11th st. floors, section 8 approved. rock walls, large kitchen, close 28XX S. 11TH Three Br, 2 full 19xx cRoskey to shopping! $130,000 bath home with finished base- Newly renovated, front porch, H/W 13TH & ARCH ment, central air and extended floors, section 8 approved. Four Story Comm. Bldng with kitchen approx. 4100 Sq. Ft. Many lots FoR sale 28xx poRteR st. 3 bedroom house, real nice possibilities. Ready for Rehab! In South Philly and Fishtown 1xx snyDeR aVe. area. Can be bought Individu- gaRage 3rd floor apt.2 bedroom-W/D aprox. 30’ X 62’ with electric 11xx snyDeR ally or as a Package. 23xxlee st. garage door opener, fits 4 to Spacious 3BR, 1.5BA home w/ 3 bedroom house $950. 6 cars and has office space. large EIK & ceramic tile bath. 22xx gaRnet st. 9xx snyDeR Call now! Priced to sell. Call for apt. 2 bedroom, hw/f, finished Large open commercial Auto basement $1,000
11xx s. 11th 3 sty home w/3 Br’s 1.5 BA, 7xx Mountain HW flrs & lrg mod. kit. Located Mod. 3BR home in move-injust south of Washington Ave! cond. Priced to sell at $179,900
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1215 S. Broad $1,950 Three, 2BD pristine rental units offering convenient parking, roof deck, and impeccable fireplace mantles, complete with high ceilings, moldings and stained glass windows, all found in a charming neighborhood! 1214-16 Juniper $2,350 Three, 1BD to 2BD high end rental units featuring a gorgeous roof deck, convenient parking, wide plank hardwood floors, designed with granite & stainless kitchen, with many other luxurious details!
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1555 S. Capitol $109,900 Character and lovely details lie in this 3BD/1BA home with an updated granite and stainless kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, and fun back yard, all located in a cozy neighborhood! 2216 S. Colorado $245,000 Gorgeous, completely renovated 2BD/1BA home with semi-finished basement, fun yard, and hardwood floors, with many charming details throughout! 2641 S. Mole $250,000 Impeccably renovated 3BD/1.5BA home with a finished basement, wide open space, and brand new brick facade with bay window, new sidewalk and front steps, complete with a custom kitchen.
1011 Winton $119,900 Charming, newly renovated 2BD/1BA home with wide open living/dining room, Pergo flooring, wall-hanging fireplace, big eat in kitchen, nice size yard, beautiful modern bathroom and spacious bedrooms!
1413 W. Reed $289,900 Gorgeous 4BD/2.5BA home with wide open yard, finished basement, and a magnificent master bedroom suite, also featuring granite and stainless tile kitchen.
636 Wilder $144,700 Comfortable living resides in this 3BD/1BA home with hardwood floors, tile kitchen, and wide open yard perfect for anyone with a green thumb, all set on a beautiful block.
607 Sears $70,000 One of a kind opportunity to invest in a fantastic, 1-story garage with rear yard, all located in a charismatic and lively neighborhood!
938 McClellan $179,900 Great investment opportunity lies in this 1BD/1BA home featuring huge garage that can accommodate up to 3 cars, wonderful living space offering open kitchen & dining room, and charming roof patio!
1328 S. 4th $284,900 Unparalleled value lies within this 3BD/1.5BA home with charming front porch, open garden, and garage, complete with a picturesque rear yard, open living and dining room, and lots of natural light.
929 Dickinson $445,000 Former convent now renovated into a 4BD/2BA home with original restored charm and character, complete with huge New Orleans style balcony, refinished wood and pine floors, tile kitchen and tons of natural light welcomed throughout; a unique space in a fantastic area!
411 Manton $385,000 Impeccable 4BD/2.5BA home with gorgeous hardwood floors, finished tile basement, and huge rear yard with private fencing, also featuring granite and stainless tile kitchen and a luxurious master bath.
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Educational and Meeting Center Sale/Lease 2501-2515 S. Marshall Street 15,000 sq. ft on 3 floors. Elevator. Large Auditorium. Classrooms. Dining Area. $495,000 sale/$5500 Month Lease.
Large Warehouse 1613-27 Germantown Avenue 9500 sq. ft. on one floor. 13 ft. Ceilings. Overhead door on 4th Street. $299,000.
Graduate Hospital Vicinity 23rd and Ellsworth Large Corner with Garage. $150,000.
Pennsport – 10 Year Tax Abatement 1322 S American Street 18 ft. wide. New Home. Master Suite with Deck. 10 ft. Ceilings. Large Yard. Custom. $449,000.
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WHITMAN $150,000 Lovely and charming porch front 3BD/1.5BA home featuring gorgeous hardwood floors, newer windows, huge modern day kitchen, all connected to a great little patio yard for private gatherings, perfectly located in a beautiful neighborhood! WEST OF BROAD $155,000 Spacious, completely rehabbed 2BD/1BA home with a cute yard, hardwood floors, and granite and stainless kitchen, featuring many charming and stylish details throughout. EAST OF BROAD $169,000 Nice 3BD/1BA home with hardwood floors, large front window, and fun yard, designed with a wide open tile kitchen and newer full tile bath.
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