Our Throwback Issue shines a light on a few of the businesses and institutions that have crossed the 100-year mark. Plus more South Philly news, opinions, and entertainment.
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/southphillyreview @southphillyreview @sophreview southphillyreview.com P HOTO BY TINA G ARCEAU The way things used to be on Broad Suiting as daily decorum, candy on every corner, horse- drawn ambulances, anda102-year-oldpark that’s seen it all. 9 Review Staff Writer o make it to 100 years is an im- pressive feat on its own, in life and in business. A century of ser- vice to a community in any dis- cipline requires at least a few things: a pioneering and awe-inspiring first generation; a product that decades of South Philadelphians clamor for; and successful generational support – children willing to take on their parents’ business and move it com- petitively into modern times. That was the kernel of where we started with this Throwback Issue – what businesses and institutions have stayed afloat for a full 100 years and why? We knew the 9th Street Italian Market was ripe, and focused our sec- ond story on South Broad Street. But even the May 17, 2012 South Philly Review issue celebrating 65 years in South Philly, all 112 pages thick, feels like a relic with which to begin (in fact, John Lerro Candy’s Pasquale Lerro is on the cover of that issue, and we caught up with his grandson for the story on page nine). 100+ year-aged churches abound in South Philadelphia like Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, 916 S. Swan- son St, which has welcomed parishio- ners since 1677. As do parks like Jef- ferson Square (deeded to the Union Army during the Civil War), banks like Prudential Savings, schools like Francis Scott Key (opening in 1889 at 2230 S. Eighth St.) or the former George W. Childs (debuting in 1894 at 1541 S. 17th St.), and then there’s community centers, Mummers, li- braries, and eateries. The Italian Market as we know it didn’t get that commonly-known title until the 1970s when supermar- kets were blossoming. But vendors, shops, and family-run businesses have been flourishing in Bella Vista and the northern reaches of Passyunk Square since the late-19th century. Danny Fiorella’s been making sau- sage at Fiorella Brothers Sausage Co., 817 Christian St., for 50 years now. But their doors have been open since 1892. “I came to work here full-time in 1966; this September will be 50 years, and there’s not much that can happen that I haven’t already seen or experienced,” the great grandson of Luigi Fiorella said. “He came to America in 1892 at 19 years old. He came by himself to a strange coun- try, opened a business, and 125 years later we’re still here. To me that’s a Our Throwback Issue shines a light on a few of the businesses and institutions that have crossed the 100-year mark.
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P H O T O B Y TI N A G A R C E A U
The way things
used to be on BroadSuiting as daily
decorum, candy on every corner, horse-drawn ambulances, and a 102-year-old park
that’s seen it all.
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Review Staff Writer
o make it to 100 years is an im-pressive feat on its own, in life and in business. A century of ser-vice to a community in any dis-
cipline requires at least a few things: a pioneering and awe-inspiring fi rst generation; a product that decades of South Philadelphians clamor for; and successful generational support – children willing to take on their parents’ business and move it com-petitively into modern times.
That was the kernel of where we
started with this Throwback Issue – what businesses and institutions have stayed afl oat for a full 100 years and why? We knew the 9th Street Italian Market was ripe, and focused our sec-ond story on South Broad Street. But even the May 17, 2012 South Philly Review issue celebrating 65 years in South Philly, all 112 pages thick, feels like a relic with which to begin (in fact, John Lerro Candy’s Pasquale Lerro is on the cover of that issue, and we caught up with his grandson for the story on page nine).
100+ year-aged churches abound in South Philadelphia like Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, 916 S. Swan-
son St, which has welcomed parishio-ners since 1677. As do parks like Jef-ferson Square (deeded to the Union Army during the Civil War), banks like Prudential Savings, schools like Francis Scott Key (opening in 1889 at 2230 S. Eighth St.) or the former George W. Childs (debuting in 1894 at 1541 S. 17th St.), and then there’s community centers, Mummers, li-braries, and eateries.
The Italian Market as we know it didn’t get that commonly-known title until the 1970s when supermar-kets were blossoming. But vendors, shops, and family-run businesses have been fl ourishing in Bella Vista
and the northern reaches of Passyunk Square since the late-19th century.
Danny Fiorella’s been making sau-sage at Fiorella Brothers Sausage Co., 817 Christian St., for 50 years now. But their doors have been open since 1892.
“I came to work here full-time in 1966; this September will be 50 years, and there’s not much that can happen that I haven’t already seen or experienced,” the great grandson of Luigi Fiorella said. “He came to America in 1892 at 19 years old. He came by himself to a strange coun-try, opened a business, and 125 years later we’re still here. To me that’s a
Our Throwback Issue shines a light on a few of the businesses and institutions that have crossed the 100-year mark.
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“I could see placing the initials of deceased people on jerseys, but I don’t like this idea. I think compa-nies should just let these athletes play.”
Jerry Liparota, 13th Street and Snyder
Avenue
“If it puts more people in the seats, maybe the play-ers will feel more encour-aged. If God can spare us a little bit, perhaps they’ll make the playoffs if more
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To our Readers:Since 2012, when we celebrated our 65th
anniversary, the South Philly Review has chosen to designate one May paper as our Throwback Issue. As you will see in reading staff writer Bill Chenevert’s two news ac-counts, we fi nd ourselves very fortunate as South Philly residents to be so close to such enduring locations. To those of you with amazingly personal recollections of travels through the 9th Street Italian Market or con-nections with the Broad Street entities to whom we pay tribute, may you continue to see those locations as sources of pride and possibility.
No matter how well-intentioned some pro-prietors are, we often must regretfully part with many establishments, with the sting
certainly comparable to the pain that we feel when losing a loved one. Here’s to the wherewithal that has allowed overseers to keep our chronicled sites going strong. May you all celebrate at least another century of stability, and may other locations nearing triple digits reach that ripe young age, too.
Joseph MyersSouth Philly Review editor
To the Editor:Carol Pasquarello does not understand
recent history or why the United States has been in such a quagmire for the last 7 years (“Delegating responsibility,” May 12).
As an Army veteran, retired police offi cer, historian and biologist, I understand war, criminals, and human behavior, both cur-rently and throughout history.
The type of country that Hillary Clinton wants to infl ict on us is comparable to what is happening in Venezuela today, where people are killing dogs, cats, and pigeons just to relieve their hunger pains.
James CallosSouth Philadelphia
To the Editor:It’s time for some truth-telling about the
impact of the proposed Soda Tax. For the amount of profi ts that Coke and Pepsi have made off our communities, it is time that they start giving back. Big Soda can afford to pay the tax that is on them and not the consumer, as they have led us to believe. They can afford to take the hit. Our kids cannot afford not to have these programs fully funded.
The proposed expansion of pre-K and the plan to rebuild parks, libraries and rec centers citywide means that the tax actually will CREATE JOBS – thousands of them, both construction and permanent jobs. Our communities are wise; they can see through the propaganda of the soda companies. We know that we need this tax to help bring Philadelphia out of poverty. By educating our kids from a young age, we ensure that they grow up to be productive members of our communities.
Big Soda, stop the hype! The Soda Tax is good news for communities and jobs in Philadelphia!
Betty Beaufort
South Philadelphia
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R eview Ed itor
eading to a home on the 1200 block of Feder-al Street at 10:30 p.m. Monday, offi cers look-ing to tend to a burglary-in-progress call re-portedly observed males loading ladders into
the back of a Ford pickup truck, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. A witness went on to inform them that he had observed the two fi gures with the items, with an extension lad-der going up to the second fl oor of the abode and a frame ladder leaning against the residence. Fol-lowing positive identifi cation and the determination that they did not have permission to enter the site, they arrested North Philadelphians Marcus Bradley and Nelson Pagan. Authorities, who said someone had forced open a window and had hammered holes into the ceiling, also learned through a relative that the owner of the property died approximately one month ago.
They charged the individuals with criminal con-spiracy, criminal mischief, criminal trespassing, and burglary. Neither had posted his $15,000 bail, and they await a May 31 preliminary hearing.
Police desire to detain two men who assaulted and robbed a male on Friday.
At 10:20 p.m., the complainant, while waiting for his food outside New Happy Garden, 2226 S. Sev-enth St., when two unknown black individuals ap-proached him, with the fi rst demanding his money while pointing a gun at him, Detective Danielle Tol-liver of South Detective Division said. After deliv-ering one blow to his victim after a moment of non-compliance, the lead aggressor took his LG Cricket cell phone, with the criminals fl eeing on foot by heading northbound on Seventh Street. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital personnel treated the man for a facial laceration and swelling.
To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
On May 6, authorities released video footage of three perpetra-tors wanted in conjunction with a March robbery.
As fi rst reported in the March 31 South Philly Review as “Kids these days,” po lice of fi cers head-
ed to the 800 block of South Dari en Street at 8:31 p.m. March 19, learn ing from the com plain ants a pair of un known fi g ures ap proached them and de-man ded their prop erty, with the strangers threat-en ing to stab them for non com pli ance. See ing no weapon yet be ing sens ible, the vic tims par ted with
an iPhone 5c and $11. They noted the of fend ers fl ed on skate boards on Cath ar ine Street.
To report information, call South Detectives Division Detective Fields at 215-686-3013 with DC#16-03-014795, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
A criminal unhappy with the amount of his rob-bery score remains at large.
The offender walked into Sunoco, 1100 S. 10th St., at 2:05 p.m. Sunday and approached the ca-shier, telling him to place the cash register’s con-tents in a bag, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The presence of a fi rearm led the worker to comply, giving the aggressor $30, an amount that caused him to say “That’s it?” be-fore he headed southbound on 10th Street.
The employee described the interloper as black, 20 to 25 years old, and 5-foot-9 to 6-foot-1; having a dark complexion, a thin build, and a beard; wear-ing a black wool coat with a hood, black sweat-pants, and black and white sneakers.
To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
A teen suffered gunshot wounds in Grays Ferry Monday evening.
Police responded to a call of a person-with-a-gun on the intersection of Moore and South Hollywood streets at 11:50 p.m. and found the complainant on the 2900 block of Moore Street suffering from mul-tiple gunshot wounds, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. They transported him to Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital, with personnel listing him in critical and unstable condi-tion. As of press time, authorities had no detailed description(s) of the attacker(s).
To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Police are after the depicted individual for a robbery in Queen Village.
The complainant was on the 400 block of Catharine Street at 12:30 a.m. May 4 when an un-known black male ran up from
behind him and pointed a gun at him. Instructed to part with his cell phone, he surrendered that item and his wallet, which contained his identifi cation and $38. The suspect then fl ed on foot before en-tering a vehicle that traveled north on Fifth Street toward South Street.
To report information, call South Detectives Division Detective Young at 215-686-3013 with DC#16-03-024691, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms. SPR
Contact Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/police-report.
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Longing forlongevity
Rev ie w E d it o r
ince our Throwback Issue theme pays tribute to many local spots that have reached at least 100 years of age, I started to think about my mortality and
wondered how long my life might stretch. If I am fortunate enough, my 100th birthday would come in 2079, and if I am still kick-ing, I hope these 10 wishes will have come true for South Philly.
10) Repavement work to stop along Or-egon Avenue: Recent walks along Oregon Avenue have turned into obstacles courses for me, as numerous crews have been work-ing on both sides of the street to repave side-walks. As soon I think the overall work has stopped, two or three more sets of signs and groups of guys appear and make me wonder how much longer I will have to show off the fancy footwork that I usually reserve for a tennis court.
9) Broad Street and Snyder Avenue to be less disgusting: I grew up in Southwest Philly, but numerous trips to South Philly made me overly aware of Broad and Snyder, which, God forgive me, I have re-christened Broad and Weirdo and a few other nouns that I will leave to your imagination. It is an undeniable eyesore at its best, and that is sad when one considers the inviting nature of the adjacent East Passyunk Avenue.
8) People to remove political endorse-ment signs from polls: I absolutely hate when I see such signs still hanging weeks after primary and general elections. All I ask is that folks strive to remove them with as much gusto as they used in placing them, es-pecially when the offending material comes from losing candidates.
7) A Republican to occupy the Mayor’s offi ce: I am a registered Republican, mean-ing I essentially have no political voice in this city. That often makes me quite irked, particularly when I think that no real prog-ress occurs since it seems people can glide into offi ce just by having a “D” by their
names. I am not presuming a Republican would somehow serve as our city’s savior, but I am sure many others believe, like me, that a member of the Grand Old Party cer-tainly could not make matters worse.
6) More playgrounds and libraries to appear: Yes, we have many wonderful fa-cilities right now, but if this city and those aforementioned politicos can make pushes for their platforms, I would hope they would give some consideration to mine. Adding options equals increasing hope.
5) More festivals to keep us cognizant of our cultures: Around this time of year, two of my favorite words are “free” and “festi-val.” How I would love for more nationali-ties to grace South Philly with celebrations of their history and hopes for the future.
4) Italian Market to remain a thriving destination: At 37 years old, I must admit that I have not made that many ventures to the Italian Market, and that, my friends, is an oversight that needs immediate correc-tion. Certain to enjoy this weekend’s festival (There goes that word again!) in the lovable location, I hope to spend the next six-plus decades taking in its diversity and charm.
3) South Philly Review to continue to reach doorsteps every Thursday: 2016 marks the 69th year for the South Philly Re-view, with yours truly being affi liated with the publication for roughly 10 percent of its existence. If I am fortunate to hit 100, here’s hoping the staff is enjoying penning papers for our 132nd year.
2) South Philly to continue to be the birthplace and residence of wonderfully talented people: I often feel, despite my frequent gripes (Trash, anyone?) that South Philly is the best place on earth. We have ample history to tout, but nothing resonates more than the residents of our expanse. May the hypothetical version of me smile at and commend those with vibrant natures and creative minds.
1) The Flyers to win the Stanley Cup: Being a fan of the Boston Red Sox since 1989, I can imagine what longer-tenured fans suffered through in waiting for the team to win a World Series, with 2004 ending the 86-year drought. I was born four years after the Flyers captured their second and most-recent Stanley Cup championship, and, in my lifetime, they have fallen in the fi nals fi ve times. I will never put my adoration for them on ice, so it is my divine hope that come my date with the century mark, I will be able to say I have taken a fi gurative swig from Lord Stanley’s Cup. SPR
Contact Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Comment at south-phillyreview.com/news/features.
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1200 S. Broad Street
215 389-4006 | www.pepservices.org
Bowling on South Broad! From the early 50’s through the
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Order of the Sons of Italy, located
at the corner of Federal and South
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Italian-Americans living in South
Philadelphia. The organization was
equipped with a bowling alley located in the club’s basement used by club members
for recreation and events. Today, Programs Employing People or PEP calls the club house
home providing services to about 300 intellectually disabled annually.
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community residents to offer a summer
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disabilities. PEP’s mission is to provide
education, recreation, vocational train-
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which include Down syndrome and autism, and to strengthen their relationships in the
community. Over the past 46 years, PEP has greatly expanded its programs to better
serve the needs of thousands of disabled adults and children.
PEP Bowl
Though the organization has been serving
the disabled since 1969, PEP may also be
known in the community for its’ boutique,
six lane bowling alley know as PEP Bowl.
Mention PEP in a gathering of people who
live and work in South Philly, more than a
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yearly have had the unique experienced and a fond memory of PEP Bowl as part of a
celebration, as a member of a bowling league or bowled there just for fun. For rental or
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For more information about the programs and services provided by Programs Employing
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Suiting as daily decorum, candy on every corner, horse-drawn ambulances, and a 102-year-old park that’s seen it all.
R ev iew Staff Writer
inny Talotta says his father used to keep the books of Goldstein’s Men’s and Boys’ Wear, 2537 S. Broad St., in metal-studded notebooks that weighed nearly 20
pounds. “Now they Google you – ‘boys white suits’
and pops up this address – it’s a new generation and everything’s on the internet,” he said.
At Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St., emergency patients used to arrive in horse-drawn carriages, now they can get a surgi-cal procedure and be home later that day with nurses using “Smart Boards” (tablets with up-to-date information).
South Broad Street is at once a glimpse at South Philly’s past and its history. Goldstein’s has been in business since 1902, albeit primar-ily at its former location at 807 S. Sixth St., but the family business is still suiting countless boys for First Communions across South Philly and in New Jersey. Methodist was founded in Scott Stewart’s will with a $25,000 gift in 1877 and opened its doors with a Training School for Nurses in ’92. Marconi Plaza was created in 1914 and has hosted many Mummers Parades (City Council-approved in ’01) and nearly as many Columbus Day Parades, a timeless al-chemy of family, friends, sun and celebration that transcends history. And John Lerro Candy, 2434 S. Broad St., hasn’t changed much in 100 years while watching independent businesses and pharmacies disappear across the city.
More Centenarian establishments and more great stories of South Philly history abound, collected in the spirit of a Throwback Issue that gazes 100 years or more into the past.
The hospital, at Broad and Wolf streets, has changed in concert with the changing nature of
American history and politics – similarly go-ing with the punches of the Great Depression and World Wars much in the way its neighbors evolved. Currently, it’s thriving with a partner-ship with Thomas Jefferson University Hospi-tal (celebrating 20 years together this year) and boasts 182 licensed in-patient beds, 900 em-ployees, and 700 physicians on staff receiving 40,000 Emergency Room visits, 36,000 Radiol-ogy stops, and 5,000 outpatient surgeries.
“It’s a community hospital in an urban environ-ment, which is kind of unusual,” Diane Pirollo, the executive director of the Methodist Hospital Foundation & Community Relations, a resident of the 1200 block of Fitzgerald Street, and a 2010 South Philly Review Difference Maker, said. “We’re very conscious that Methodist is one of the cornerstones of the community.”
It boomed with babies in the 1960s, was ground zero for “Broad Street Bullies” celebra-tions in ’74 and ’75, renovated outdated spaces in the ’80s and welcomed the Internet in the ’90s.
Janet DeLuca, of the 2900 block of South Ju-niper Street, and the Secretary of the Friends of Marconi Plaza, can remember when she had to take a bus from the Snyder Avenue SEPTA stop when she commuted to Temple University (she graduated in 1972).
“I went there as a kid, and it was great to take my kids as children. I always call [Marconi] an urban treasure – it’s set in the middle of a city neighborhood and it’s a nice open space,” she said.
She’s seen her Friends group participate in just about every citywide Park and Clean-Up tradition and they’re excited about movie and music nights coming up this summer. She re-members when statues went into the park in ’75 and ’82 and though Marconi, 2700 S. Broad St., “was always a place to go get your water ice at Pop’s [, 1337 E. Oregon Ave.],” she says
they’re actively courting Farm to City as a Fall Farmer’s Market. How very 2010s.
John Lerro’s grandfather came to Philly from Italy in the late 1800s. If there’s one secret to staying alive as a candy business for a century, it’s “you make it to order and in smaller batch-es, and we’ve held off of preservatives,” he said. “We never really left South Philly” added Lerro, whose mother, Carmella, is waiting for you at 2434 S. Broad St. ready to inscribe your Easter eggs with your name.
“That’s probably why we’re still there – you can’t go to a supermarket and put your name on an egg.”
He remembers when “you used to have phar-macies on every corner and now it’s chains.” In 1920 a banana split cost $0.20 and a milkshake was half that. Ice cream was a John Lerro Can-dy tradition until grocery stores started selling the frozen treat in the ’60s.
The Goldstein’s heyday was in the ’70s and ’80s, said Lea Talotta, the surviving spouse of late leader Vincent, Sr., who would’ve been 85 in July.
“They were better times, people dressed with more dress clothing, and nowadays it’s jeans and a pullover shirt – people don’t get dressed up,” she lamented.
Vinny told a story of his father’s fi ght against casual. When his father was in rehabilitation and going through exercises and walking on a treadmill, he brought him sneakers and sweat-pants. He refused.
“He wanted to work out in his Italian wool pants, suspenders and a tucked-in shirt,” the son remembered.
“He didn’t own a pair of dungarees,” the late fi gure’s spouse responded. SPR
Contact Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at [email protected] or ext. 117. Comment at south-phillyreview.com/news/features.
Methodist Hospital at Broad and Wolf streets has been treating patients for more than 100 years, while Marconi Plaza’s been groomed from nothing into a family-friendly park destination.
Photos Prov ided by D iane Por illo and The Fr iends of Marconi Plaza Facebook page
ONORABLE MENTIONS: We couldn’t begin to include every strong institution in South Philly in two stories. These places also deserve historic distinction
but didn’t weave their way into our Throwback Issue stories this week.
Pre-1900s- Lighthouse Independent Baptist Church, 2400 S. Broad St. - Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St.
The 1900s- The Southwark Club, 101 Ellsworth St. - Houston Community Center, 2029 S. Eighth St. - Queen Memorial Library Branch, 1201 S. 23rd St. - M. Levin & Co., various locations- South Philly High School, 2101 S. Broad St. - Settlement Music School, 416 Queen St.
The 1910s- Bruskin Hardware, 2451 S. Fifth St. - D’Angelo Bros., 909 S. Ninth St. - St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 1718 S. Ninth St. - Charles Santore Library Branch, 932 S. Seventh St. - St. Edmond Church, 2130 S. 21st St. - United Savings Bank, 1510 Packer Ave. - Shot Tower Playground, 101-31 Carpenter St. - The Christian Street YMCA, 1724 Christian St. - Murphy-Ruffenach Funeral Home, 2239 S. Third St. - P. Agnes Inc., 2101 Penrose Ave. - Victor’s Café, 1301 Dickinson St.
The 1920s- Ricci Bros. Hoagies, 1165 S. 11th St. - Quinn’s Flower Shop, 2008 S. Third St. - Texas Weiners, 1426 Snyder Ave. - Famous 4th St. Delicatessen, 700 S. Fourth St. - Bertolino’s Pharmacy, 1500 S. 12th St.- Dad’s Stuffi ng, 1615 W. Ritner St. - American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. - Marra’s Cucina Italiana, 1734 E. Passyunk Ave. - Cicione Beverage, 1729 S. 20th St.
The 1930s- Pat’s King of Steaks, 1237 E. Passyunk Ave. - John’s Roast Pork, 14 Snyder Ave. - Grassia’s Italian Market Spice Co., 949 S. Ninth St. - South Street Diner, 140 South St. - Fortuna Roofi ng & Sons, Inc., 10th and Bigler streets- Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, 1200 E. Passyunk Ave. - C&D Appliances, 1121 S. Eighth St. - DiBruno Bros., 930 S. Ninth St. SPR
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pretty big accomplishment.” Their specialty is pork, and Fiorella, with
his wife Trish, produces seven varietals: mild with fennel and mild without; hot with and hot without; a liver sausage; a cheese sausage; and a breakfast sausage. Luigi met his wife Antonette in South Philly and they had eight children – four boys and four girls (they married at St. Paul, 932 Christian St.).
Fiorella lives on the 2600 block of South Mole Street, just a couple blocks away from Trish. He enjoys making the short commute, likely in awe of a South Philly bursting at the seams and changing rapidly. Mean-while, the business model and the recipes haven’t changed since the beginning.
“All these years we haven’t changed a thing,” the spry fourth-generation propri-etor reported, pointing to his daughter’s husband as the potential fi fth-generation and their son as the sixth. “Why fool with success? If it’s working, you don’t fool with it.”
GUS SARNO IS a more direct descendant of Sicily – he speaks of his grandfather with great warmth and admiration.
“He was brilliant,” Sarno said in the back room of Isgro’s Pastries, 1009 Christian St., of Mario Isgro whose second child, a daugh-ter named Mary, gave birth to Gus and lived above the shop until passing two years ago. “[Mario] went to work for a land baron at 13 or 14 – he lived at the farm and he would go on the roof and look into the kitchen ev-eryday” until the baron’s wife spied him and they sent him to culinary school in Vienna, the current lead baker explains. A lifelong culinary maverick was born.
His location consistently wins over hordes of traditionalists with iconic cannoli, rum cake, and Italian cookies. Sarno remembers
when Christian Street and Ninth Street were all businesses – cheese shops, olive oils, chicken shops and bakeries. His grandfa-ther could bake and did just that in Messina before making the voyage to the States, but the fi ne details of pastries were his special-ty. He’d certainly be proud of his grandson, who, upon request, provided dulce de lece and smores desserts to Pope Francis for last summer’s Philadelphia visit.
Sarno simplifi ed the joys of running a be-loved sweet shop: “Working here, when a customer walks through the door, you have them – it’s perfect,” he explains. “They’re celebrating a birthday or an anniversary, they’re treating themselves. All you have to do is smile and explain the pastry.” But the delivery is just as important – “you make sure it gets back to where it’s going and that it looks exactly like it did in the bak-ery. I’ll get them to come back because of the taste, but it means a lot to look good.”
Ralph’s Italian Restaurant, 760 S. Ninth St., celebrated 115 years of continuous family operation last year (Francesco and Catherine DiSpigno emigrated from Na-
ples in 1893 and opened on Ninth in 1900). Fourth-generation leader Jimmy Rubino Jr. says “it’s insane – I still pinch myself.” He was sweeping fl oors and learning to cook before it was legal to do so.
Salvatore Anastasi is the fi fth generation of his family to specialize in aquatic de-lights at Anastasi Seafood, 1101 S. Ninth St. He runs the market and focuses on mornings, while his sister Janet is more re-sponsible for evenings at the restaurant. It’s very much a family affair: his son Thomas runs a Pescatore BYOB on the Mainline and daughter Mia just opened Anastasi Raw Bar in Manayunk. At the bar on a rainy Tues-day, Salvatore wore an Italian-striped Phil-lies hat and said with a smile “I was born on Eighth Street, work on Ninth Street, live on [the 900 block of South] Tenth Street, and my wife’s from Seventh Street.”
They opened in 1908 up the street and are looking at a temporary displacement while a massive mixed-use development project takes over the block (to 920 S. Ninth St.) in about six months.
This weekend, a massive Italian Market
Festival will consume the area where all of these ancient businesses thrive. Ron Bau-man, a new kid on the block as a part owner at Connie’s Ric Rac, 1132 S. Ninth St., is a big part of how the Festival boasts more than 40 musical acts over the course of the weekend.
“We rebuilt the bar, brought in draught beer, brought in a bigger fridge for craft beers, built a green room, and most impor-tantly we re-engineered the whole sound system,” he explained.
He’s pumped about their 10-year anni-versary celebrations in July and August but also to give local bands that he’s put on his stage the 50,000-per-day crowd exposure they deserve.
“We’re focusing on local, original music on our stage,” which will stand at Ellsworth Street. It’s “the one weekend of the year that we can do something for the bands and acts that we love and love us.” SPR
Contact Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at [email protected] or ext. 117. Com-ment at southphillyreview.com/news/features.
Charles Santore Branch: One-on-one com-puter tutoring for seniors daily by appointment; Children’s Chess Club and Children’s Storytime in Spanish 1 p.m. May 21; English as a Second Language Conversation Group 1 p.m. and Yoga for All Levels 6:30 p.m. May 23; Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m., and Toddler and Preschool Storytime 11 a.m. May 24. 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.
Fumo Branch: The Challenge Club: Struc-tured Activities for Kids with Social Challenges 6 p.m. May 23; Toddler Storytime 10 a.m. May 24; Wooden Block Party 7 p.m. May 25. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.
Parkway Central Branch: E-Gadget Help Desk 3 p.m., Teens Cook 3:30 p.m., and Moby reads from “Porcelain: A Memoir” 7 p.m. May 19; SMART Readers: Reading Stories and Making Art 4 p.m. May 20; Bringing Literacy to Life: Write! 2 p.m. May 21; Concert Celebrating the Life and Works of William Shakespeare 3 p.m. May 22; In-troductory Microsoft Word 10:30 a.m., Baby and Toddler Storytime 11 a.m., Amy Goodman reads from “Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America” noon, Digital Learning Classroom 3 p.m., Minecraft Mondays 4 p.m., Free Yoga Workshop 5:30 p.m., Philadel-phia Nonprofi t Development Meetup | Ultimate Philly Nonprofi t Resources 6 p.m., and Mysterious Travelers featuring Kim Pedro 7 p.m. May 23; Pre-school Storytime with Miss Leigh 11 a.m., E-Gad-get Help Desk 3 p.m., A Taste of African Heritage 6
p.m., Display and Sell Your Work: For Independent Craft Makers 6:30 p.m., and Jennifer Haigh and Adam Briggle read from “Heat and Light” and “A Field Philosopher’s Guide to Fracking: How One Texas Town Stood Up to Big Oil and Gas” 7:30 p.m. May 24; Baby and Toddler Storytime and We Won’t See Their Like Again: Philadelphians Who Should Not Be Forgotten: Paul Robeson 11 a.m., Legal Issues in Advanced Fundraising 3:30 p.m., and Shakespeare in the World Lecture Series- Two Gentlemen of Verona: Shakespeare Before He Was Shakespeare 6 p.m. May 25. 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5322.
Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Branch: LEAP Afterschool activities 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; Pajama Storytime 6 p.m. May 19; Family Playgroup 10:30 p.m. May 21; Crochet and Knitting Circle 6:30 p.m. May 24. 1935 W. Shunk
St. 215-685-1755.
Whitman Branch: Literacy Enrichment Af-terschool Program 3 p.m. Mondays through Thurs-days and 1 p.m. Saturdays; English as a Second Language Class 10 a.m. and Teen Advisory Group 4 p.m. May 19; Family Storytime 11 a.m. and Video Game Club 2 p.m. May 21; SmART Read-ers Program: Artist in Residence @ Your Library 4 p.m. and Adult Coloring: “Anglophile Fandom” Night 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 23; English as a Sec-ond Language Class and Wee Ones Storytime 10 a.m. and Ready-to-Read Storytime 11 a.m. May 24; Yoga for Children 5:30 p.m. and for Adults 6:30 p.m. May 25. 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1754. SPR
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Christ Church South Philly holds a “Foster-ware” Party 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 24 at the church, 229 Moore St. to increase awareness of Foster Care Awareness Month and receive questions potential parents may have.
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improve-ment District , 1904 E. Passyunk Ave., holds a QOTA 6 to 9 p.m. May 25 at Palladino’s, 1934 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-336-1455. [email protected]. visiteastpassyunk.com.
Friends of Hawthorne Park welcome Jazz Bridge to the park with a performance 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 19; and hold a Monthly Meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 22 at the park (bring a chair!). hecphilly.org.
Friends of Kirkbride Elementary holds “A Night Out for Kirkbride” fundraiser 6 to 9 p.m. May 20 at Industrious Offi ce, 230 S. Broad St. (17th Floor) with cocktails, food, and auctions. Tickets: $30-$40. kirkbride.ticketleap.com/a-night-out.
Mt. Hebron Baptist Church , 1417 Whar-ton St., holds a Clothing, Items and Food Giveaway 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24. Free for all, lunch will be served. 215-336-8163.
Newbold Civic Association holds a Gen-eral Meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 25 at the Reed Street Presbyterian Apartments, 1401 S. 16th St. newboldneighbors.org.
Pizzeria Pesto , 1925 S. Broad St., holds a fundraiser for the Friends of Boy Scout Troop 147 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 24 with 10 percent of the day’s proceeds benefi ting the 101-year-old group, dine-in or take-out. Contact Chris Menna: 267-250-2335 or [email protected].
Queen Village Neighbors Association,
Sacred Heart of Jesus holds a Flea Market 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 (Raindate is June 4) at the church, 1404 S. Third St. Call Debbie: 267-861-0654 for a table ($20).
South Broad Street Neighborhood Asso-cation holds a “Bingo For a Cleaner Broad Street” 5 to 9 p.m. May 19 at 1903 S. Broad St., Second fl oor. Tickets: $25 for three cards, $5 each addi-tional card. sbsna.org/tickets.
South of South Neighborhood Associ-ation , 1901 Christian St., holds its Triangles Sum-mer Music Series Kick Off 6 to 8 p.m. May 19 at the Grays Ferry Triangle, S. 23rd St. and Grays Ferry Ave. southofsouth.org. 215-732-8446. SPR
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A Lower Moyamensing resident is sharing enthusiasm and displaying altruism as an in-demand disc jockey.
Review Ed itor
inimizing malaise has always amounted to a practice that produces fi nancial profi t, but what about recognizing the emotional compensation for countering discomfort and creating contentment? For Eric Bartello, nothing nixes negativ-ity better than music, and he has found himself on a respected campaign to
engender joy as a perpetually positive, constantly considerate disc jockey.“It’s my supreme motivator,” the 41-year-old said outside South Philly Bar & Grill,
1235 E. Passyunk Ave., where on Saturday afternoon and evening he will help the business to mark its inclusion in the Italian Market Festival by spinning tunes, of his
maturation through music. “I know what it is to have troubles and fears, and I believe songs help us to forget about our problems and disappear into the message, the beat, or a combination of the two.”
The resident of 11th Street and Oregon Avenue has enjoyed a residency at the Passyunk Square establishment since January, with Sunday night duties resulting in a 15 percent donation from food and beverage sales to participating Mummers clubs. Excited to assist its presence in the famous festival, Bartello believes his profession should promote enthusiasm at every turn, holding that enhancing happiness must be each practitioner’s purpose.
“You have to be versatile and have some kind of connection with the crowd, which you absolutely must read,” the Lower Moyamensing dweller opined. “People want to have a good time, and I love what I do to get them even more thrilled. I don’t want to sound too pretentious, but I feel like a shaman who’s helping to will them to feel better about themselves and the possibilities out there for them in this world.”
With “All Your Favorite Dance Music from the Throwbacks to the New Tracks” as
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his tagline, Bartello has beckoned thou-sands of groove thing shakers to dance their cares away, with 30 percent of his gigs generating funds for philanthropic endeavors. He loves channeling his charm for charitable causes, fi nding the ability to show compassion among the chief benefi -ciaries of his vocation.
“I don’t place limitations on what I want to involve myself with,” he said of his al-legiance to such projects as Team There-sa, a 13-year-old Alex’s Lemonade Stand-supporting brainchild that he has assisted since 2011 and that will receive funds for its annual softball tournament through a July 16 South Philly Bar & Grill gath-ering. “Those opportunities to spread a message and alleviate someone’s worries are always going to be close to my heart. I’m a very family-oriented guy, so any-thing that brings people together, which music certainly does, is going to have my admiration for as long as I live.”
BARTELLO CREDITS HIS South Philly up-bringing for inspiring so many enduring lessons on life. Growing up on Seventh Street and Oregon Avenue, he benefi ted from belonging to a family that sup-
ported talent and creative thinking. With brother Michael as his disc jockey men-tor, he began to become fascinated with the discipline, as well as visual arts and computers, with the trinity leading to the July 7, 1999 creation of Projekt Studios, with the “k” mainly serving as an hom-age to the German electronic music band Kraftwerk.
“My brother gave me great training,” he said of the introduction to his infatuation. “I have loved my time in this business, es-pecially since I became fully invested in applying myself to it, and through Projekt Studios, I feel really accomplished and am especially proud of my mixes.”
Bartello has regularly found himself in the mix as a touter of tunes and noted his presence in Philadelphia prompts him to become a tireless studier of local tastes, holding that fostering euphoria empowers him to feel enraptured, too.
“This is, without a doubt, the ultimate high for me,” the captivated individual, who often lends his services to the South Philly Review for its functions, said of his sojourn. “Nothing brings people together in a more inclusive way than music. I don’t care what I’m doing or where I am.
You’re going to get the best out of me.”Horace Furness High School, 1900
S. Third St., received his devotion in an educational sense, as he graduated as his class valedictorian from the Pennsport in-stitution. In a professional sense, Bartello had been working for Aramark through the Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., in 2009 when the death of his mother and a change in his marital status prompted him to alter his life’s course.
“Aside from my daughters (Alexandria, a future Widener University registrant, and Julia, a student at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Perform-ing Arts, 901 S. Broad St.), I needed to start to think about myself,” Bartello said. “Music registered as the obvious choice for me because on a subconscious level, I think music appeals to everyone, and I knew I could use it to help people to feel good. There have certainly been some times where everything hasn’t gone ac-cording to plan, but I wouldn’t wish for any other set of experiences.”
Along with his South Philly Bar & Grill relationship and Mummers association, the latter yielding particularly strong ties
with the Fancy Brigades, the mirthful mixer has established connections with Casablanca in Warrington, will bring ex-citement to a crescendo at Cherry Hill’s Vera beginning May 27, foresees having a show on either the airwaves or the In-ternet by July, and is hoping to have Tate Publishing issue “Still Your Dad,” basi-cally a children’s book with fi rst-person narration from a single father, by the end of the year.
“My philosophy is that every human be-ing was put on this earth to serve a pur-pose,” Bartello said. “The way I look at employment and that sort of thing is that whatever you pick, you have to let it be something that you absolutely love to do,” Bartello confi ded. “When I come here for the Italian Market Festival and when I go anywhere, frankly, I will feel like a very fortunate guy because that’s just what I am, and I’ll never lose sight of that.” SPR
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fi rst met Mel Suplee in 1966. I had trans-ferred to a job at the Defense Personnel Sup-port Center in South Philadelphia (known as the Quartermasters to most of you) buy-
ing medical supplies for the military. Mel was a tall, lean guy with a long face, whose only interest in clothing seemed to be utilitarian at best. Lyndon Johnson was President. Most of us still believed in The Vietnam War.
In those days when I still bathed in the af-terglow of Kennedy’s Camelot, conservatives were mostly referred to as reactionaries. Mel was a proud conservative. He was an intellec-tual when the Right still embraced intellectu-als. His bible was William Buckley’s National Review.
I was a Kennedy liberal when liberal wasn’t a dirty word. My bible was The New Repub-lic. Forming a fast friendship with Mel Suplee seemed about as unlikely as getting a civil rights bill through Congress. Sometimes the unlikely meets the improbable and something beautiful emerges. He and I became friends - friends disagreeing on many of the issues of the day, but friends nevertheless. And the Civil Rights Bill was passed with support from Re-publican Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen of Illinois.
One of the things Mel and I did agree on was civil rights. He was the most fair-minded per-son I came to know. Not a prejudiced bone in his body, but one who could cut through a lot of the B.S. that surrounds political correctness (though it wasn’t called such at the time). He was the most well-informed person I knew. You could argue politics with Mel, but you had better have had your facts straight.
It’s a wonder we were able to avoid getting fi red because we’d get into these deep political discussions at work and forget about the time. Friends would tease us about being kind of an offi ce version of Point-Counterpoint. Soon we were trading copies of The New Republic and The National Review. Mel would return my copy of former with passages underlined to signify points for discussion.
A case in point about Mel’s honesty. Some-times, honesty can be brutal, but friends are able to be brutally honest with one another and still remain friends. Mel had gotten a pro-motion as a supervisor in the Clothing and Textiles area developing the implementation of a new automated system. I applied for a va-cancy on his team, but he didn’t hire me. Our friendship was not affected.
By the time Mel retired, I was one of the
speakers at his luncheon. I mentioned that by that time, we agreed more than disagreed on issues. I guess I thought I had converted him to liberalism, and Mel likely believed that I had become much more conservative. We were both right. The key to our friendship was respect for one another’s views when we disagreed. When Mel decided to run as a Republican for Mayor in Bellmawr, New Jersey, I donated to his campaign and tried to rally support for him among my friends who lived in the town. Mel lost. Defeat didn’t de-ter him in what back then was a Democratic stronghold. He ran unsuccessfully several more times for offi ce, including a run against then-popular Congressman Rob Andrews. He was Don Quixote tilting at windmills. Didn’t bother him. Mel enjoyed playing the fi ctitious Spaniard.
I missed Mel terribly at work (oddly our friendship had never extended to our meet-ing socially outside the offi ce). He got a job with Jefferson Hospital in Center City while I remained working for the Government. We began meeting periodically for lunch, both of us starved for our old political discussions. He was still a conservative Republican and I a lib-eral Democrat.
George W. Bush was now the President. I had momentarily defected from the Demo-crats to vote for his father when George H. W. Bush ran against Michael Dukakis, but had quickly returned to the folds of the Demo-cratic Party. Mel had remained faithful to the Republicans through the Watergate travails of Richard Nixon, the Ronald Reagan years and on afterward. Our entry into the Iraq War was in its early stages, a point when it looked as if American shock and awe would win the day. Believed in the existence of weapons of mass destruction. Believed nothing bad could come from ridding the world of Saddam Hus-sein. And then I fell out of love with the war. Became disillusioned when we couldn’t fi nd any weapons of mass destruction. Believed we had been mistaken at best or, at worst, been deliberately deceived.
Mel didn’t understand my reaction. He thought I had gone “wobbly” on the war, in his words. For the fi rst time in my life, I was furious with him, although I didn’t express my anger, choosing instead to sit on it and let it fester.
One night, I was sitting at a Phillies game when I noticed that Mel and his wife were seated about 10 rows in front of me. He never saw me and I didn’t bother to say “hello.” It was about a month later when I received no-tice that Mel had died suddenly from an aneu-rysm in his abdomen.
Some nights, I still think of that last time I saw Mel. I see him at that game talking to his wife and me just sitting there stewing in my anger. And a sense of loss overwhelms me. SPR
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: Through May 22. Tickets: $20-$40. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St. 215-496-8001. phillyshakespeare.org.
Through May 22. Tickets: $37-$57. The Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-422-4580. princetheater.org.
Through May 22. Tickets: $15-$30. Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake, 302 S. Hicks St. 215-563-1100. azukatheatre.org.
Through May 22. Tickets: $15-$29. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1318. fringearts.com.
Through June 5. Tickets: $20-$44. Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown, PA. 610-283-2230. theatrehorizon.org.
Through June 5. Tickets: $10-$35. Studio X, 1340 S. 13th St. 215-218-4022. theatreexile.org.
Through Jun 12. Tickets: $18-$36. The Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. ardentheatre.org.
Through June 19. Tickets: $15-$50. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. ardentheatre.org.
Through July 3. Tickets: $35-$40. Walnut Street Theatre Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. walnut-streettheatre.org.
Through July 17. Tickets: $20-$95. Walnut Street Theatre Mainstage, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. walnutstreettheatre.org.
Through Sept. 25. Tickets: Free-$20. Philadelphia Museum
of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215-763-8100. philamuseum.org.
8 p.m. May 19. Tickets: $39.50-$82. The Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com.
8 p.m. May 19. Tickets: $16. The Foundry at the Fillmore Philadel-phia, 1100 Canal St. 215-625-3681. lnphilly.com.
8 p.m. May 19. Tickets: $25. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. lnphilly.com.
May 20-22. Tickets: $10-$100. Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. 215-463-1000. phillies.com/tickets.
8 p.m. May 20. Tickets: $39-$59. The Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com.
8 p.m. May 20. Tickets: $55. The Aacademy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
9 p.m. May 20. Tickets: $20-$22. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com.
10:30 p.m. May 20. Tickets: $5-$40. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1318. fringearts.com.
11 p.m. May 20. Tickets: $49.50. The Fillmore Phila-
delphia, 1100 Canal St. 215-625-3681. lnphilly.com.
May 21-22. Tickets: $12-$20. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. 215-925-9914. paintedbride.org.
2 and 7 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $5-$30. The Zellerbach Theatre at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St. 3680 Walnut St. 215-898-3900. annenberg-center.org.
4 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $20. The Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St. 215-222-3500. philly-girlschoir.org.
5 to 9:30 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $75-$150. The Piazza, 1050 N. Hancock St. 215-271-1500. preaknessatthepiazza.com.
7:30 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $15-$150. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-3600. philadelphiasoul.com.
8 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $10-$40. Philadelphia Episcopalian Cathedral, 23 S. 38th St. pvop.org.
8 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $39-$59. The Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com.
8:30 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $9-$12. Milkboy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St. 215-925-6455. milkboyphilly.com.
11 a.m. May 22. Free. The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, 1906 Rittenhouse Sq. 215-735-3456. phillyethics.org.
3 p.m. May 22. Tickets: $10-$20. The Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. pyos.org.
9:15 p.m. May 22. Tickets: $15. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. 215-739-9684. johnnybrendas.com.
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. May 23. Tickets: $9.25-$14. The Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswickthe-atre.com.
8 p.m. May 24. Tickets: $10.50-$15. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1318. fringearts.com.
8 p.m. May 24. Tickets: $8. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. undergroundarts.org.
8:30 p.m. May 24. Tickets: $30-$32. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com.
7 p.m. May 25. Tickets: $5-$40. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1318. fringearts.com.
7 p.m. May 25 Tickets: $17. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. lnphilly.com.
8 p.m. May 25. Tickets: $10.50-$15. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1318. fringearts.com.
8 to 11 p.m. May 25. Tickets: $10. J.P. Caterers, 2812 S. Ninth St. 215-800-9698
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Everyone’s Italian today9th Street Italian Market Festival turns the Market into a huge party with food, drink, music, entertainment and reverly. The two-day festival draws nearly 100,000 visitors to South Philly 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 21-22. Free. Italian Market Visitor’s Center, 919 S. Ninth St. italianmarketfestival.com.
Beers in the Breeze11th Annual Wheat Beer Fest kicks off beer garden season and features 40 wheat beers, on-site grilling, and music acts Marah and New Sound Brass Band (plus a super-secret surprise act) noon to 8 p.m. May 21. Free (pay as you go). Point Breeze Pop-Up, 1622 Point Breeze Ave. pointbreezepopup.com.
A different DerbyKensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby & Arts Festival brings design, engineering and bicy-cle enthusiasts out for one of the quirkiest Philly traditions. Teams try to make their way through whacky obstacles, all on wheels and manpower 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 21. Free. Trenton Avenue and Norris Street. kinetickens-ington.org.
is here! Open Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. and featuring the food of Jonathan Petruce, the 9,000-square-foot garden is a Logan Circle hit through Sept. 30. 215-800-1079. bruphilly.com.
may have sold out all the reserved seats, but there’s still standing-room only tickets available! May 19-21. Tickets: $25-$38. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215-496-9001. heliumcomedy.com.
pairs the Pops with the awesome feats of Cirque athleticism with scores from classic movies May 20-22. Tickets: $35-$135. Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
kicks off outdoor concert season with some kickin’ country tunes across the river 7 p.m. May 20. Tickets: $35-$74.50. BB & T Pavillion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. 856-365-1300. livenation.com
, a massive outdoor music festival with over a dozen bands with Snarky Puppy and Soulive headlining May 21-22. Tickets: $45-$200. Ardmore Music Hall, 23 East Lancaster Ave., Ardmore. 610-649-8389. ardmoremusic.com.
implores you to gather, eat, share, and listen with family-friendly en-tertainment, free food and community building, Noon to 4 p.m. May 21. Free. Dixon House, 1920 S. 20th St. helloarts.weebly.com.
turns Rittenhouse Square into one of the busiest and desirable parks in the city noon to 5 p.m. May 21. Free. Rittenhouse Square. rittenhouserow.org.
sees the Seattle sex columnist dabbling in curating fetish fi lms, smut and sex-positivity 6, 8:15 and 10:30 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $25. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. lnphilly.com.
comes to Philly to screen “Blazing Saddles” and handle questions from fans of the 89-year-old legend, 7 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $39-$119. The Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
is sure to sell out so you may want to be there when doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m. May 23. Tickets: $3. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215-922-6888. thetroc.com.
June Extravaganza 2016 - Sunday, June 26th! 3 PM & 6:30 PM Shows
Arena 2300, 2300 Swanson St. * Call for tickets or more details!
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eople often inquire about what my favor-ite restaurant is. I really do not have one, but if I have enjoyed fi ne meals at several places, I will follow a specifi c chef if he or
she opens a new restaurant.Several weeks ago, chefs Lee Styer of Fond,
1537 S. 11th St., and Joncarl Lachman of Noord, 1046 Tasker St., and Neuf, 943 S. Ninth St., joined culinary forces and opened The Dutch, a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant at 1527 S. Fourth St. I have savored a number of fi ne meals at Fond and Noord and looked forward to sam-pling a few items from the menu.
You may recall this restaurant was the former location of 4th and Cross. Nothing has been done to the interior. It is a bright cheery space with a counter and general seating. Blue and white are the calming colors offset by spring tu-lips here and there in a riot of color.
Rivel Brothers coffee ($3) was a bit weak for my taste, but it warmed me up on my fi rst visit, which occurred on a cold, nasty day.
The roasted mushroom omelette with Taleg-gio ($14) was an ode to France with a bit of Italy inside. The omelette was golden and moist as one would be served in France. The mushrooms were perfectly seasoned and were offset by the creamy burst of Taleggio, sometimes called the Brie of Italy. I actually prefer it. The om-elette stayed piping hot throughout lunch. Good roasted potatoes, wheat toast, and a side of thick slice bacon ($6) kept me happy. So did the beet marmalade prepared by Styer. Sounds weird but it was actually tasty.
The Cobb salad ($15) has undergone numer-ous changes since it was invented at The Brown Derby in Hollywood many years ago. I like it as a composed salad, but this version held true to the classic ingredients. Roast turkey, crisp bacon, blue cheese, salad greens, hard cooked eggs done up in beet juice and green goddess dressing formed the ingredient list. The salad re-quired a bit more dressing, but it is always best to underdress and add more.
Our second visit offered a number of culinary fi rsts and surprises.
You must try Baby Dutch Savory Pancake ($11). The batter, with the inclusion of milk for a velvety texture, and well-beaten eggs are poured into a cast iron skillet. The large pancake was topped with scallions and tiny bits of bolo-gna, heady with garlic, and allowed to set on top of the stove. The skillet goes into the oven, and what I got was one of the most delicious and unusual versions of a brunch dish I have ever tasted. The mixture is a cross between a creamy quiche and a pancake. A bit of superfi ne sugar was sprinkled on top. I added a wisp of salt and
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uch is her unfl agging fervor for cook-ing that Donna Eiden often gives away much of the food that she prepares within her Packer Park home. Since
October, patrons at South Philly Bar & Grill, 1235 E. Passyunk Ave., have let their stomachs and dispositions become acquain-tances with her competence and kindness through her line cook duties.
“I like the joy of it,” the 51-year-old said of fi nding food preparation fascinating. “I’ve done a ton of waitressing, too, so I’ve been in this business for some time and re-ally feel I fi t in it.”
With deep South Philly roots that include time on the 1000 and 2800 blocks of McK-ean Street, the humble hire values having an opportunity to work at the renowned Passyunk Square location that FOX 29 and PHL 17 have frequently honored as the Best Sports Bar in Philly. Lauding the leadership of owner Kenneth M. Brownell, whom she dubbed “an awesome guy to work for,” Ei-den loves executing his extensive menu, fi nding that the options add to “the great bar atmosphere.”
“There’s never a shortage of great people to interact with,” she said of the thriving spot. “It’s so inviting here, so we do our best to keep them coming.”
She and her peers will certainly contend with a steady stream of guests this week-end, as the Italian Market Festival will fi nd thousands of tempted tummies search-ing for relief. When they wander into her workplace, Eiden will excitedly put herself to the task of preparing long-familiar selec-tions and items that she fi rst learned how to make through her employment, including the Crab Cake Sandwich whose recipe she decided to share.
“It’s been great to get better at making food,” Eiden said, with mussels being an-other repertoire addition. “The crab cakes are something that Kenny loves to take pride in, so it’s a good one for us to share.”
Served on a brioche bun with lettuce and tomato, french fries, coleslaw, and cocktail and tartar sauces, the $14 offering helps its preparer to know that no matter what the rest of her life might yield, a kitchen can constantly call on her to create pleasant ex-periences.
“Cooking is always something that you can fall back on,” she said. “I love doing it here because it’s been a great infl uence on me.”
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nixed the syrup. This was perfection on a plate. A side of scrapple ($6) was crisped in a skil-let and imparted the salty/peppery fl avors that I enjoy most from this Pennsylvania Dutch in-vention.
Baked goods change daily. A strawberry scone ($3) went well with coffee and would be a fl avorful tea-time break. I prefer the Brit-ish style scone, which is akin to a biscuit. It is fl akey and buttery. This one is the way most American bakers make scones. It was crusty on the ouside and crumbly inside.
One of the specials was asparagus on toast ($12). Styer’s creative juices were fl owing with this creation. He roasted a handful of local as-paragus, topped them with three sunny-side up eggs, added strips of red roasted peppers and topped the dish off with toast points. The com-binations of fl avors and textures could not have been fi ner.
Styer noticed us and sent over a dish, which was another fi rst. It was a bread pudding I have never tried. He takes thick cut challah from Essen Bakery, 1437 E. Passyunk Ave., mixes crushed bananas with well-beaten eggs, coats the challah in the mixture, bakes the bread pud-ding in the oven, and tops them with sliced banana and a quenelle of cinnamon whipped cream. Pure maple syrup mixed with chopped walnuts topped off the bread pudding in a fash-ion I had never sampled before.
Servers and assistant servers kept everything on an even keel. I found a new brunch place and will return a number of times.
I cannot not stop thinking about the banana/challah bread pudding. Like the great Willie Mays, “it doesn’t get better than that.”
Four tips of the toque to The Dutch. SPR
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An East Passyunk Crossing squad prepped for the postseason by notching its fourth-straight Catholic League victory.
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xpectations can rattle recipients, but because those who don a Ss. Neu-mann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., baseball jersey learn a thing
or 50 each time they take the fi eld, meet-ing and exceeding those hopes strike the athletes as exciting endeavors never to fear. After a somewhat frustrating handling of the fi rst two-thirds of their Catholic League slate, the Saints, 1736 S. 10th St., regis-tered four consecutive wins, the last com-ing Monday with a 3-1 triumph over Arch-bishop Carroll.
“I don’t care about the early struggles,” third-year coach Kevin Schneider said to the East Passyunk Crossing-based club following the victory at McNichol Field, 26th and Moore streets. “We’re where we need to be right now.”
In running their record to 12-6, his charg-es fi nished a busy stretch that included fi ve games in eight days, with the Carroll result teaming with league decisions over Bishop McDevitt, Bonner-Prendie, and Conwell-Egan and Saturday’s Senior Day win over Prep Charter, 1928 Point Breeze Ave., to give them a perfect journey. Based on the four-game sweep against parochial opposi-tion following a 3-5 start, the Saints earned the postseason’s fi fth seed and will face Roman Catholic in Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. road quarterfi nal matchup.
“We needed to work out some problems, and I think we’ve made good adjustments,” third baseman and number three hole hit-ter Nicky D’Amore said. “Our goal is to sweep the titles, and we definitely feel ready for any test.”
The resident of the 2400 block of South Hicks Street and his peers enjoyed a fi ne year last season, falling in the Catholic League and State title fi nals and claiming the District 12 Class AA City champion-ship. Hankering to help his squad to make history, the senior leader knew the regular season fi nale would serve as a sign that they have regained their swagger and set out, as he has always done, to give them the best chance to thrive.
“When I came here, I knew about the
winning tradition and wanted to continue it,” the 18-year-old said of a stretch that yielded league plaques in 2009, ’11, and ’12, with another crown coming in his sophomore campaign. “I’m pretty fortu-nate to play for such a great program be-cause Neumann-Goretti is my whole life, and I love it.”
Entering the tilt against their Radnor-based adversaries in the middle of the playoff pack, the Saints sent senior right-handed Jeff Ciocco to the hill. The future Western Kentucky University Hilltopper surrendered a first-inning score, but his mates seemed destined to deliver a swift re-ply in the home half, with leadoff man Bri-an Verratti stroking a double and advancing to third on an error. D’Amore would reach
on a walk and swipe second, but the Saints had their patience tested when two whiffs ended the frame. Similar frustration oc-curred the next inning with two more run-ners left lonely on the bases. Over the next two innings, though, persistence would pay off for the hosts.
OVER ITS STORIED run since 2009, Neu-mann-Goretti has always had roster mem-bers worthy of star status, but it has built a reputation as a foe that can fi nd ample ways to win thanks to total devotion to the team dynamic.
“That’s really what drew me here,” D’Amore said of joining the unit. “I just knew that the people here would want to help me to develop as a person.”
With tutelage coming through the Dela-ware Valley Youth Athletic Association, 2840 S. 18th St., and the Del-Val Senators under coach Joe Gorman, father of ’12 Neumann-Goretti alumnus and two-time titlist Joey Gorman, he entered Neumann-Goretti with the sincere and very practical hope that he would continue to strengthen its status as a perennial contender. Thanks in large part to him and Verratti, his team-mate since age 7, the Saints have received amazing input from their seniors. No matter how diligent athletes’ voices are, though, limb lead to laurels, and the locals tied the contest in the third, with sopho-more right-fielder Colin Eiser coming home on a double play ball.
“Every team in this league is competi-tive, and that’s what makes every game a challenge,” D’Amore said of welcoming the Patriots, owners of a 4-7 mark in the 13-team league. “We were in a fi ght [for postseason seeding], so we had to get it done today.”
After Ciocco completed his final in-ning, the Saints would go on to make him the pitcher of record in the fourth, with D’Amore plating sophomore designated hitter Joe LaFiora, who no-hit Archbishop Ryan April 6, and Verratti off an infi eld pop that held up in the air for what seemed like a lifetime before dropping fair around half-way between home plate and fi rst base.
“You have to write that it was a laser single,” assistant coach Nicky Nardini, an-other championship bearer, told yours truly of how to describe the fortunate hit.
D’Amore likewise found the at-bat funny, and he fl ashed additional smiles over the next three innings as Ethan Pritchett, who will join him at Wagner University, allowed only one baserunner and twice struck out the side. Refl ecting on his team’s late regu-lar season push, the hot corner helmer did not fi nd the success at all unexpected.
“When you play for this team, you learn to give it all for your boys,” D’Amore said. “In fact, if you’re not prepared to be like that at this time of year no matter what team you’re on, you’re not going far.” SPR
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Girard College, 2101 S. College Ave., will host June 3’s All-City Classic showcase for prominent basketball players. The freshman game kicks off the action at 6 p.m. and will include Neumann-Goretti’s Christian Ings. Teammate Dymir Montague will suit up in the sophomore game, while stars Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree and Quade Green will complete the Neumann-Goretti quartet in the junior contest.
Beginning at 7 p.m., May 26’s 42nd annual Football City All-Star Game at Northeast High, Cottman and Algon avenues, will have great local representation. The non-public roster will include Neumann-Goretti regis-trants Miles Brewer, Khalil Roane, Naquise Childs, and Rashid Saunders, while the public roster will have Prep Charter’s Quadir Strothers and Marcus Justice-Bryant and Southern’s Casey Williams.
The Edward O’Malley Athletic Association, 144 Moore St., is accepting baseball signups for ages 8 to 10 (pitch-ing machine and live pitch) and 10 and younger and 15 and younger (live pitch) 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The association is also looking for coaches. Contact Tom, 215-913-1744.
At 9 a.m. Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the 2016 Football Festival for Women at Lincoln Financial Field, 1020 Pattison Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit philadel-phiaeagles.com/womensfestival/.
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, 1954 Pattison Ave., offers golf classes throughout the year and camps in the summer. Contact Philip Blonski, 267-231-0691 or pblonski@thefi rstteephila.org, or visit thefi rsttee-philadelphia.org.
The South Philly Hurricanes Youth Program is looking for football and cheer coaches for the 2016 season. Contact Terry Bennett or Dave Mac at 215-439-7653, or contact any present coach.
Guerin Recreation Center, 2201 S. 16th St., hosts an indoor soccer league for ages 8 and younger 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost is $25. Call 215-685-1894.
Murphy Rec Center, 300 Shunk St., is taking registra-tion for its 13-and-younger co-ed basketball league. Players who turned 14 on or after Jan. 1 are eligible. The fee is $40 and includes T-shirts and referee fees. Stop by the location, or call 215-685-1874.
At 7 p.m. tonight, the IATSE Ballroom, 2401 S. Swan-son St., will host Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School’s varsity letterman’s banquet and Hall of Fame dinner. The Hall of Fame induction will honor nine individuals
from fi ve sports. Tickets are $45 and purchases must occur in advance. Call 215-465-8437.
Rizzo Rink, 1001 S. Front St., is accepting summer camp registrations for ages 6 to 12. The cost is $350 for six weeks of camp beginning July 5 and running weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 215-685-1593, or contact [email protected].
A modified women’s softball league is forming at Smith Playground, 24th and Wolf streets, with action occurring weeknights. Contact Marie at 215-901-5269.
DVYAA is accepting registrations for his spring baseball season weeknights from 6 to 7 p.m. at Barry Playground, 1800 Johnston St. Age groups are 5 to 7, 8 to 9, and 10 to 12. Call 215-468-1265 weeknights between 6 and 7 p.m., or visit dvyaa.siplay.com.
Capitolo Playground, 900 Federal St., hosts a co-ed T-ball clinic for ages 4 to 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The fee is $30. Call 215-685-1883, or contact [email protected].
The South Philadelphia Tennis Association oversees After Work Drill and Play classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Weccacoe Playground, Fourth and Catharine streets, and Tuesdays at Barry Play-ground, 18th and Johnston streets. Classes are $15 for drop-in visits, $50 for six sessions, and $75 for 12 lessons. The association will also hold a French Open Adult Rotation Tournament 10 a.m. June 4 at Markward Playground, 400 S. Taney St., with three rounds of mixed partner play comprising the action. French Open tennis balls will be in use, and French bread and pastries, and french fries will be among the goodies. Cost is $10. Contact Bryan Hughes, 215-528-0196 or [email protected], or visit spta.usta.com.
The South Philly Saints 8U travel baseball team is seek-ing players for the upcoming season. Interested players should send information to [email protected]. Updates and additional information appear on south-phillysaints.com, too.
UYA basketball will hold a free, co-ed youth de-velopment basketball skills clinic for boys and girls ages 12 to 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 744 S. 17th St. Contact Warren Brown, 267-972-0389 or [email protected]. SPR
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Ahead of Friday’s game versus the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, the Phillies honored the area’s Top 10 Teacher All-Stars through the ENGIE Teacher Appreciation Night.
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NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRITHoly Spirit, You who solve all problems, light all roads, so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life You are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank You for all things as You confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with You in eternal glory. Thank You for your mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days the favor will be granted. The prayer must be published immediately. C.M.S.
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