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Review Staff Writer o say that there are many res- taurants thriving and opening in South Philly is an understate- ment. We seem to be a haven for them, especially along East Passyunk Avenue and its fringe. Eateries that thrive in Fishtown, Center City and West Philly have realized that they want in on the action, too. With clos- ing and opening news flying on a weekly basis, we decided a roundup was in order. Coeur, 824 S. Eighth St., may be one of the biggest and most-antici- pated newbies. The husband and wife team of Brendan Hartranft and Leigh Maida, along with partner Brendan Kelly and chef Andy Tessier, is ready to bring its family of restaurants be- low South Street. The couple, owners of Memphis Taproom, Local 44 and Strangelove’s, recently said good- bye to the late (but great) Resurrec- tion Ale House, and will open a spot called Clarkville around the corner from Local 44 this fall, as well. “This isn’t tip-toeing! We’re hitting the boards hard and opening with a 125-seat monster,” Maida said. “There is something special in the air here at Coeur. We’re all very very ex- cited to unleash it on the unsuspect- ing public. If everything goes accord- ing to plan, we’ll open on Sept. 15.” She and Hartranft have two chil- dren and live in Fairmount, with the husband having just overcome lym- phoma and chemotherapy. “A lot of the inspiration for Coeur came from reading cookbooks dur- ing chemo,” Hartranft said. “When I got done with chemo, Leigh and I went up to Montreal and drank a lot of burgundy and had a great time — we were really struck by the acces- sibility.” With some sentimentality, (the name of the restaurant translates to “Heart” in French) he says they want “to establish the idea that the most important ingredient in the room is time with one another.” “Let’s call Coeur semi-French, French by way of Montreal,” Maida added.
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o say that there are many res-taurants thriving and opening in South Philly is an understate-ment. We seem to be a haven for
them, especially along East Passyunk Avenue and its fringe. Eateries that thrive in Fishtown, Center City and West Philly have realized that they want in on the action, too. With clos-ing and opening news flying on a weekly basis, we decided a roundup was in order.
Coeur, 824 S. Eighth St., may be one of the biggest and most-antici-pated newbies. The husband and wife team of Brendan Hartranft and Leigh Maida, along with partner Brendan Kelly and chef Andy Tessier, is ready to bring its family of restaurants be-low South Street. The couple, owners of Memphis Taproom, Local 44 and Strangelove’s, recently said good-bye to the late (but great) Resurrec-tion Ale House, and will open a spot called Clarkville around the corner from Local 44 this fall, as well.
“This isn’t tip-toeing! We’re hitting
the boards hard and opening with a 125-seat monster,” Maida said. “There is something special in the air here at Coeur. We’re all very very ex-cited to unleash it on the unsuspect-ing public. If everything goes accord-ing to plan, we’ll open on Sept. 15.”
She and Hartranft have two chil-dren and live in Fairmount, with the husband having just overcome lym-phoma and chemotherapy.
“A lot of the inspiration for Coeur came from reading cookbooks dur-ing chemo,” Hartranft said. “When I got done with chemo, Leigh and I
went up to Montreal and drank a lot of burgundy and had a great time — we were really struck by the acces-sibility.”
With some sentimentality, (the name of the restaurant translates to “Heart” in French) he says they want “to establish the idea that the most important ingredient in the room is time with one another.”
“Let’s call Coeur semi-French, French by way of Montreal,” Maida added.
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“Pretty terrible; it made it to Canada and Nor-way, and this happens.”
Anna Barker, 21st and Federal streets
“It’s a robot; it’s not someone’s property. But you shouldn’t destroy things, human being or robot.”
Brandon Madder, Broad Street and
Snyder Avenue
“It’s supposed to be the City of Brotherly Love, but if someone did that, it’s kind of crazy.”
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To the Editor:I am trying to find a diplomatic way to
write about what I can only describe as the pitiful destruction of what was once considered a very popular street. I have lived in South Philadelphia my entire life, and like anywhere else, you have to accept the good with the bad. However in some areas, it can be very challenging to see the good. I cannot understand why some parts of the city are looked after and kept clean while others are getting worse every day. Broad Street is our main thoroughfare, and I feel that it is very discouraging to see the
deterioration due to the trash and very bad element of people on the street. Of course, it must begin with us — we have to take a large part of the responsibility by keeping our streets clean, especially our homes, properties and businesses. I am in Cen-ter City quite often, and I see the many renovations happening with the Avenue of the Arts and the constant changes to beau-tify the uptown part of Broad Street while leaving downtown forgotten.
I realize that it must be very frustrating trying to improve run down areas only to have them trashed once again by igno-
rant people. The new enclosed trees with stones along Broad Street and Snyder Av-enue and freshly planted flowers along the surrounding streets have made a nice dif-ference. I just have to wonder how long it will take before they are destroyed by people with no respect or regard for our community? There are still many busi-nesses in this area, but, unfortunately, it has developed an unpleasant reputation, causing owners to be penalized for its demise. There are many other neighbor-hoods that have been passed over as well and should receive the long overdue face-lift they so greatly deserve. It would be nice to have something to show for our tax hikes with continuing efforts to keep our city clean and safe.
This is a very historic and nostalgic area, the original and true home of our Mummer’s and many other parades. All of the victory celebrations for our sports teams have always been held on South Broad Street. Very soon we will be hon-ored with a visit from Pope Francis, so we really need to clean up our act and show everyone that our Philadelphia pride is not gone! East Passyunk Avenue is being constantly remodeled with new restau-rants opening all the time, which is great for creating job opportunities and revenue for our city, still leaving the outskirts very dirty and run down. What a shame to see sections of our beloved city in this sad state, growing tired of hearing criti-cisms from former city dwellers and out-of-town visitors. One could only hope to see our neighborhoods come back to life and make us proud once again, because for many of us, it will be the only place we will ever call home.
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The sixth annual Difference Mak-ers issue will be hitting doorsteps this fall. Just like the last five years, the South Philly Review is
seeking nominations from its loyal readers.Who are the Difference Makers in your
community? Who are the people who go above and beyond the call of duty to assist others?
Here is your chance to tell us their stories. They can be teachers, volunteers, coaches, doctors or any other profession.
All entries will be reviewed by our se-lection committee, with the best ones be-ing profiled in our very special Oct. 8 Fall Guide. Those who were selected previously are not eligible.
In 250 words or fewer, tell us the story of your worthy candidate who resides or works in South Philadelphia, and send it our way via e-mail, fax or regular mail. The entry deadline is 5 p.m. Sept. 14.
Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/briefs.
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Jeffrey Walker, who had given testimony against six officers, including two South Philly residents, in a controversial investi-
gation of their alleged intimidation, robbery and assault of drug peddlers, to the afore-mentioned stretch in jail. Though authorities commended him for discussing possible cor-ruption among the narcotics squad figures, they would not overlook that the 47-year-old placed drugs inside the automobile of a South Philly hawker in May 2013 and later broke into his residence to steal $15,000.
Walker, who pleaded guilty to one count each of attempted robbery and using a gun during a violent crime in exchange for his testimony against the half-dozen figures, including South Philly dwellers Thomas Li-ciardello and Brian Reynolds, will receive credit for 26 months already served. Upon completing 16 months behind bars, he will spend three years under supervised release. His defense team had asked for 37 months, while federal sentencing guidelines recom-mended a term of 106 to 117 months.
On May 14, a 12-person jury deemed Li-ciardello, Reynolds and four peers free of cul-pability on charges that they beat and robbed drug suspects as members of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Narcotics Field Unit, with four incidents occurring in South Philly. That decision essentially nullified input from Walker, who in April implicated himself and the others as rogue officers. The acquitted in-dividuals won back their jobs with back pay and are suing Mayor Michael Nutter, District Attorney Seth Williams and Police Commis-sioner Charles H. Ramsey for unspecified monetary damages and a hearing for them to clear their names.
Police arrested a woman for allegedly
stealing a woman’s purse in Point Breeze.At 6:25 a.m. July 25, authorities responded
to a robbery in progress call at 16th and Dick-inson streets, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. Meeting with the complainant and the reported offender, they learned the victim was standing at 16th and Reed streets to wait for a bus when an individual approached her holding a knife and shouted “Give me your money!”
The aggressor supposedly cut the holder from her shoulder and fled southbound along 16th Street. Witnesses pursued the figure to 16th and Dickinson streets and detained her until law enforcement officials arrived. Police arrested Tracey Martin, of the 1400 block of South Beulah Street, and charged the 40-year-old with simple assault, reck-lessly endangering another person, making terroristic threats, robbery and theft. She had not posted her $100,000 bail as of press time and awaits a Sept. 4 status hearing.
Police are looking for the man who as-saulted two males outside a Pennsport establishment.
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Po-lice Department re-
leased the image of the wanted individual, who, on June 28, left Club Risque, 1700 S. Columbus Blvd., at 3 a.m. and became involved in a verbal altercation with the complainants. He punched one of the men, with the other male and onlookers attempt-ing to stop him. He then socked the second complainant, rendering him unconscious. Security tried to inhibit him, but he fled in a taxi in an unknown direction.
To report information, call South Detec-tives Division Det. Tocco with DC#15-03-039502 at 215-686-3013, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Police are hoping for any leads in the shoot-ing of two men in West Passyunk.
At 1:44 a.m. July 27, they responded to a person-with-a-gun call on the 2100 block of Marston Terrace and located two gunshot victims, the first within the living room of a residence on the 2300 block of Bailey Ter-race and the other on the highway on the 2200 block of South 27th Street, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. They received transport to Presbyterian Hospital, with the initial individual suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower back and the second victim complaining of a single blast to the lower right leg. As of press time, authorities had not established any motive or
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tectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Law enforcement officials are hoping that the supplied im-age can help to nab a man who stole from a Whitman store.
On July 28, authorities released video foot-age of the at-large criminal, who, at 11:15 a.m. on July 10, joined an accomplice in en-tering a T-Mobile store at 2715 S. Front St. Once inside, they broke the security cables on several phones and tablets before fleeing in an unknown direction. Authorities added that the depicted man is likely responsible for heists from other T-Mobile stores.
To report information, call South Detec-tives at 215-686-3013 with DC#15-03-042442, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
A man attempted to intimidate employees at a Hawthorne busi-ness by producing a gun.
The Philadelphia Police Department on Friday released the image of the figure, whom they are seeking for aggravated as-sault. At 4 a.m. July 10, he entered the Sunoco gas station, 801 S. Broad St., and af-ter several minutes inside, which included a period of giving the workers a difficult time, he made a purchase and left the site.
Returning to a side window a short time later, he attempted to enter the establishment a second time, but the employees told him it was closed. Pulling out a black handgun, he tapped on the window and threatened them with the weapon before fleeing in an unknown direction.
To report information, call South Detec-tives Division Det. Harrison at 215-686-3013 with DC#15-03-042384, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Police are searching for two men, includ-ing the depicted individual, for a theft from auto.
The Philadelphia Police Department on Tuesday issued a video addressing a 4 a.m. July 17 incident on the 2300 block of South Seventh Street. In that matter, the duo checked vehicle doors before discovering
an unlocked one on a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The first suspect entered the automobile as his accomplice posed as a lookout. Remov-ing a case of motor oil, they fled in an
unknown direction. To report information, call South Detec-
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Law enforcement officials are gunning for any leads in a Point Breeze shooting.
At approximately 6 p.m. July 25, police responded to a radio call on the 1900 block of South 17th Street, learning from a wit-ness that he observed the complainant on the front steps of a home on that expanse, De-tective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. An unknown offender, driving a two-door Chrysler, fired a gun at the young man as he fled into the home. As of press time, police had no detailed description of the aggressor.
To report information, call South De-tectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Authorities are on the hunt for a man who failed in attempts to rob two establishments within an hour.
At 10:10 p.m. July 11, the male
entered Little Caesars Pizza, 200 W. Oregon Ave., armed with a handgun and approached an employee to demand that she open the cash register. Noticing the weapon, the teen worker ran to the rear of the store, leading the suspect to flee minus any money or mer-chandise.
Fifty minutes later, the same figure wan-dered into Dunkin’ Donuts, 2654 S. 18th St., and went over to a male hire and demanded cash. The employee also bolted to the rear of the establishment, with the gun wielder again forced to leave, this time along the 2600 block of South 18th Street, with nothing. To report information for the first incident, call South Detectives Division Det. Maha at 215-686-3013 with DC#15-03-042819. For the second matter, call Det. Hobbs at the same number with DC#15-01-027415. Texting PPDTIP (773847), or visiting phillypolice.com/forms are also options.
Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/police-report.
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They’ll focus on things like oysters, a strong wine list (“We feel the same way about wine as we do beer – lose the snob-bery and ramp up the excitement factor,” the wife noted) and accessible food that’ll get gobbled up by Bella Vistans and South Philadelphians with ease.
Joncarl Lachman, whose Noord Eetca-fe, 1046 Tasker St., with his partner Bob Moysan, is on a roll, winning awards and getting shoutouts in travel guides and out-of-town food publications. They’re set to open Restaurant Neuf, 943 S. Ninth St., on Sept. 15, too. It’s a rustic Parisian and North African-inspired bistro with 36 seats, a 12-seat bar and a high-top counter that will seat another six.
“We designed it with our contractor like we did with Noord,” Lachman reported. “The energy in this space is pretty fantas-tic. I’m surprised it stayed empty for so long.”
Their dishes will include olive oil-braised Tunisian tuna, a traditional bouil-labaisse with saffron mayo and baguette, tagine dishes, Tunisian beef stew, Egyp-tian street food and a mutton burger, and they’ve got cool colloborative ideas for their new neighborhood. They’re toying with a DiBruno Brothers, 930 S. Ninth St., cheese cart and Lachman says “I’ve talked to a few butchers [along Ninth Street] to do a steak frites on the weekend with a different butcher each weekend. The whole East Passyunk Avenue expe-rience and the community is just a great, great group of people. So I’m hoping to expand the feeling if I can.”
WHESTONE TAVERN, 700 S. Fifth St., is
newly open in Queen Village. Pennsport now has Fourth & Cross, 1527 S. Fourth St., and 1st Ward, 100 Morris St. East Passyunk Avenue has a new dessert sta-ple in Philly Flavors, now open at 1928. Washington Avenue is abuzz with a Gus’s Fried Chicken franchisee granted at 20th Street, and 21st and Federal streets is ex-pecting Buckminster’s Bistro from the Prohibition Taproom and Café Lift team.
Pat O’Malley, a resident of the 1400 block of South Seventh Street, is poised to open Hungry Pigeon, 743 S. Fourth St., with partner Scott Schroeder, executive chef of South Philly Tap Room, 1509 Mif-flin St., and American Sardine Bar, 1800 Federal St. Pigeon’s been in the works for some time now — they presented a meal to their landlord in the spring of 2014.
“We cooked a dinner at his house to be like ‘This is kind of what we’re going to do,’” O’Malley, formerly a pastry chef at New York City’s Balthazar Bakery, said.
They’re pushing for an early fall open-ing, but the overhaul of the space has been huge.
“Cold apps, warm things, some shell-fish, a couple entrée things, I would push the bar food thing off the table,” he ex-plained. “It’s the idea of breakfast, lunch and dinner — breakfast and lunch are go-ing to be pretty coffee shop-style things, so think egg sandwiches, granola, hash browns, something that can be taken to go but totally present the experience where you can sit down and read the newspa-per.”
Dinner will be more formal with serv-ers, and they’re going to offer wines on tap and family-style dinners.
International flavors are represented, too. Chaat and Chai, 1532 Snyder Ave., is aiming at an end-of-August/beginning-of-September opening with traditional “Indian street foods but with a modern twist and will be small plates,” says one
half of the ownership under secrecy (they haven’t quit yet at the old place). And Sate (pronounced SAH-tay), 1837 E. Passyunk Ave., is prepping an opening, as well. Angelina Branca plans on specializing in Malaysian street food done expertly.
“I’m actually importing the coconut shell charcoal from Malaysia,” she said, explaining that the marinade is crucial, “in a wonderful blend of lemongrass, Southeast Asian gingers and Indian and Chinese spices.”
Two more newbs on the avenue are be-ing heralded, too: Sam Jacobsen’s Star-gazy, 1838 E. Passyunk Ave., the ringer, and Grace & Pat’s, 1533 S. 11th St., a passed-on space and apt representation of Passyunk Square’s rich Italian history. The former’s a British-inspired primarily savory pie shop, “the general idea is to be open for lunch and then possibly an early dinner crowd, on their way home from work, can pick something up,” Jacobsen, who’s shooting for an Aug. 20 opening, said.
He introduced his menu at East Passyunk Avenue’s Car Show with a smoked bris-ket cheesesteak pie and a hot sausage and broccoli rabe pie and got only raves. The latter’s mostly a pizza place thus far, one that Michael Giammarino says is “in-spired by my grandmother Grace and the style of pizza she made for us as kids.” He says a family friend owned the spot, wanted to retire and the plan was to move Gennaro’s Tomato Pie, 1429 Jackson St., but the move became too problematic. The dinner-only, cash only and BYO spot “right now, it’s pizza-centric with salads, appetizers and desserts but in the coming weeks we’re adding a pasta lineup to it.” Bon appetit!
Contact Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at [email protected] or ext. 117. Com-ment at southphillyreview.com/news/features.
One-on-one computer tutoring for seniors daily by appointment; Wonder Kit Experiments for School Age Children 2 p.m. Aug. 6; Preschool Science 10:30 a.m. and BIN-GO 2 p.m. Aug. 7; English as a Second Language Conversation Group 1 p.m. and Autism for Hispanic and Latino Families video screening 6 p.m. Aug. 10; Baby Sto-rytime 10:15 a.m., Toddler and Preschool Storytime 11 a.m. and Anime Club 4 p.m. Aug. 11; Story Jams at Dickinson Square
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Minecraft Club 2 p.m. Aug. 7; Sensory Storytime: An interactive event designed for children ages 10 and younger who have a difficult time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or have sensory processing is-sues 7 p.m. Aug. 10; Toddler Storytime 10 a.m. Aug. 11. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.
Sum-mer Thyme Cooks and Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online 9:30 a.m., Teen Summer Thyme Cooks noon and Board Games for Kids 2 p.m. Aug. 6; SmART Readers: Art and Literacy Pro-gram 2 p.m. Aug. 7; Baby and Toddler Story Time 11 a.m. and SmART Readers: Art and Literacy Program 2 p.m. Aug. 10; Crowdfunding 101 9:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh! 11 a.m., A Taste of African Heritage 6 p.m., HTML 101 6:30 p.m. and Jennifer Weiner reads from “Who Do You Love?” 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 11; All About Anime 2 p.m. Aug. 12. 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5322.
Big Game Day 2 p.m. Aug. 6. 1201 S. 23rd St. 215-685-1899.
Wee Ones Story-time 10 a.m. and Ready to Read Storytime 11 a.m. Aug. 6; Let’s Speak English for International Adults 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10; Yoga Class for Children 5:30 p.m. and for Adults 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12. 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1754. SPR Visit freelibrary.org.
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small crowd of about 40 attendees consisting of both adults and chil-dren raised their cameras high in the air as a dozen police officers made
their grand arrival for Monday Night’s National Night Out kickoff celebration. In the middle of all the commotion at the Marconi Plaza-based event, 2700 S. Broad St., was Mayor Michael A. Nutter, who was making a brief appearance to greet and preach to the citizens of Philadelphia concerning the neighborhood-gathering occasion.
“Respect has to go both ways,” the sec-ond-term leader said. “Citizens have to respect officers for the hard work they do, and officers have to respect the citizens. Everybody has to be treated with dignity, and in that way, we can best communi-cate.”
Following this comment, Nutter was im-mediately swarmed with children asking for pictures with their cell phones, with the Democrat shouting “They all have cell phones!” as the crowd laughed.
This six-months-in-the-making event served as the South Philadelphia launch to Tuesday’s National Night Out celebration with 250 individuals wondering around
the open green space over the three-hour span. Hot dogs and hamburgers, free face painting, live entertainment and even stationary police vehicles for exploring purposes were all part of this annual com-munity building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
THE FOUNDATION OF this annual summer event dates back to 1984 when the Na-tional Association of Town Watch — the nation’s premiere nonprofit crime preven-tion organization dedicated to the develop-ment and promotion of crime prevention in communities across the nation — was founded by Matt A. Peskin. What started out with 2.5 million neighbors across 400
communities in 23 states has since grown to 38 million citizens across the country including 16,450 communities from all 50 states, as well as Canadian cities and mili-tary bases nationwide.
South Philadelphia’s Town Watch branch has been under the leadership of executive director Anthony Murphy since its ’96 in-ception. What began as 300 Town Watch groups has now turned into 750 certified groups with more than 23,000 trained members.
“I believe that any type of community engagement that has neighbors getting involved with their community helps to reduce crime, neighbors looking out for each other, and being visible help make it possible for crime to go down,” Murphy said.
Every neighborhood has its own quirks and events that help bind the residents to-gether. This event alone had a very positive vibe to the area. Safe Fekadu, a resident of Center City, said that his area where he lives, while not big on crime, is a very up-beat and positive area.
“I am in the Gayborhood. I know there are a lot of festivals, it is a very joyful area and there are also a lot of young people in that area. It is socially and economically di-verse,” Fekadu said.
Rennie Mayo, a resident of the 2300 Block of South Franklin street who has been to this event in years past, was con-cerned with the location change from Sacks Playground, 400 Washington Ave., an ele-ment that allowed all three local police dis-tricts to participate.
“People tend to think that if it’s in one part of town, it is exclusive to those resi-dents. But it’s not just for the City of Phila-delphia, it is nationally based,” Mayo said. “America needs some healing. We need unity; we need peace in our communities. I think we should have events like this ev-ery week. Then the more events you have like these, the more people will know about them, and come out.”
Russell Shoemaker, the president of the Police Advisory Board for the 1st Police Dis-trict, is one of the many who took the initia-tive into making this event complete.
“I want to do as much as I can for the po-lice department. My son is a detective for Homeland Security this is my way of giving back,” the resident of the 1700 block of John-ston Street and 2014 South Philly Review Difference Maker said. “It is never and has never been about the money. It is all about giving back to the community. South Phila-delphia is a family; all the dots eventually connect.”
Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/features.
s part of the ongoing ACCTion Hero campaign, the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia is hosting the third annual Duck Dash from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Northeast Philadelphia-based Vogt Recreation Center.
At least 5,000 individually numbered rubber ducks, “adopted” for a donation by animal lovers, will be launched into the pool. After a quick swim, winning ducks are plucked from the flock and their “adopters” will win a wide range of prizes that include $50,000, $2,000, an iPad and more.
“The Duck Dash is such a fun, easy way to support the homeless animals of Phila-delphia,” Ed Fritz, operations director of ACCT Philly — the region’s largest animal shelter — said. “It’s a win-win for everyone. Donors are rewarded for their generos-
ity by a chance to win big, and all funds raised go directly to lifesaving programs for pets in need.”
Adoptions soared to new heights last year, with 8,201 dogs and cats finding loving new homes, and volunteer foster homes saved more than 3,000 lives. ACCT Philly is aiming for another record-breaking year, but needs continued public support to make that happen.
“By entering the Duck Dash, you are funding programs that have an incredible, lifesaving impact,” Fritz said. “But it’s the support of the wonderful people of Phila-delphia that truly saves lives.”
To participate and support ACCT Philly’s lifesaving programs, enter the Duck Dash by “adopting” a duck online at acctphillyduckdash.org. Prices start at $5 a duck and bundles are available at a discounted price. Ducks may also be purchased in person at the shelter, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
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, 20th and Fed-eral streets, holds a Captain’s Townhall Meeting and Community Meeting 5:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the district. 215-686-3170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th.
, 11th and Whar-ton streets, holds a Captain’s Townhall Meeting 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at the District. 215-686-3030. phillypolice.com/districts/3rd.
meets Wednesday nights 7:30 p.m. at 1549 S. 29th St. 215-200-8575.
holds a Beautification meeting 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at Palumbo Rec Center, 725 S. 10th St.; and a Newsletter Committee meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Charles San-tore Library, 732 S. Seventh St. 267-872-4686. bellavistaneighbors.org.
holds a Volunteer Meeting 7 to 7:45 p.m. Aug. 4 at Mt. Moriah Church, 410 Wharton St. [email protected]. dickinsonsquarewest.org.
, 1904 E. Passyunk Ave., recommends Second Sat-urday with deals and drinks until 9 p.m. at many locations Aug. 8. 215-336-1455. [email protected]. visiteast-passyunk.com.
holds a Kids Night 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 12 at the park. jeffersonsquarepark.org.
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host Scribe Street Movies Aug. 11 (Rain date: Aug. 12) with a 5 to 7 p.m. Fleisher Art ColorWheels project and a 7:45 p.m. SEAMAAC Hip Hop Heritage Crew break dance performance. Movies follow at the park, Sixth and Ritner streets. [email protected].
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p.m. Aug. 11 at the Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St. 215-735-1225. [email protected]. hecphilly.org.
meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Clevemore Fancy Brigade, 2811 S. Hutchinson St. 215-334-1035.
holds a Happy Hour 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Bomb Bomb BBQ, 1026 Wolf St; and an Education Committee meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Fumo Family Library, 2437 S. Broad St. [email protected]. lomophilly.org.
holds a NNA Night Out 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Amalia’s Cafe, 1431 W. Passyunk Ave.; recommends the Chew Rec Center month-ly meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Rec Center, 1800 Ellsworth St.; and a Pub-lic Zoning meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Reed Street Presbyterian Apart-ments, 1401 S. 16th St. [email protected]. newboldneighbors.org.
holds a Zoning Committee meeting 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 11 at Annunciation BVM Church Hall, 1511 S. 10th St. (Dickinson St. entrance). [email protected].
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, 405 Queen St., recommends an End of Summer Reading Party 2 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Charles Santore Library, 932 S. Seventh St. 215-339-0975. [email protected]. qvna.org.
is registering for Senior Safety Events with a South Philly location Aug. 17 at South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St. Transportation provided upon request. For more info, call Police Officer Roz Talley, 215-686-1224.
, 1901 Christian St., holds a Grays Ferry Triangles Summer Music Se-ries: Kids Edition! 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Triangles, Grays Ferry Ave. and South St.; and holds Monday Funday with Free Fro-zen Desserts 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Catharine Park, 22nd and Catharine streets. (The SOSNA office wil l be closed A u g . 7 - 1 8 . ) s o u t h o f s o u t h . o r g 215-732-8446.
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ife can often lose its luster when we part with loved ones, as immeasur-able melancholy can make even the easiest tasks seem tedious. While time
possesses a reputation as a wound healer, what if those encouraged to manage their misfortune find themselves floundering and fearing their new existence? That in-quiry powers the plot of “Stella and Lou,”
a South Philly-situated play enlisting for-mer Passyunk Square resident Tom Teti as a beaten bartender processing the pain of his wife’s passing.
“He’s gun-shy about moving on and paralyzed in a way,” the thespian, who spent the initial three years of his life on the 1400 block of South 13th Street, said. “He bristles at questions and suggestions for change because he can’t be completely vulnerable. That would mean giving away too much about himself.”
The 66-year-old individual is investigat-ing heartache and hesitancy through Aug. 23, with People’s Light & Theatre Co. calling on him as it has done more than
150 times. A company member since the Malvern-based entity’s 1974 inception, he considers capping its 40th season with such a compelling production an immense blessing.
“I was part of its birth and raised it, so to speak,” Teti said of the space, which has employed numerous South Philadel-phians, including “Stella and Lou” cast member, Barrymore Award winner and Passyunk Square dweller Scott Greer. “It’s like being the parent of a middle-aged kid, where you’re still thrilled whenever the child needs you.”
Marking his second production with playwright Bruce Graham, the first being
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“The Outgoing Tide,” “Stella and Lou,” with Marcia Saunders, another tenured company presence as the woman looking to lead the titular male to permit more pos-itivity into his life, is enjoying its regional premiere, having debuted two years ago in Chicago. Overtly tackling disappointment and regret, it also reminds audiences that one cannot remain morose and that re-warding situations can come out of grief-stricken periods.
“We often think of a bartender as the secretary of the state in that so much goes through him,” Teti said of perceptions of drink providers. “With Lou, we have to consider him not as someone only to pity because of his widower status. We can view his life as a guide to what lurks be-neath and to how wonderful it can be to tap into those reserves.”
Deeming himself an artisan rather than an artist because of enthusiasm for “blend-ing craft and the aspiration for art,” Teti, not unlike the figure behind his current endeavor, knows that one’s best intentions often need modification and that people can produce worthwhile experiences if they can cast out their demons and decide to court novelty minus much wavering.
“I think back to when People’s Light be-gan, as I was someone not accustomed to diving off the cliff,” Teti confessed. “I’d put certain body parts in the water, but taking a large risk didn’t seem right for me. However, we don’t need to think we must have all the answers because, frank-ly, we never will. If we press on, though, it’s always possible to have some sort of satisfaction.”
COMING OF AGE in Yeadon, Teti honed a great love of film and garnered laughs as “a corner impressionist.” Also a voracious reader, he saw the potential of placing tales on stage, but he initially never be-lieved becoming an actor stood as a realis-tic vocational pursuit.
“History was my supreme interest,” he revealed. “I loved doing research and dig-ging into the past and thought that would produce my career path.”
After studies at West Chester State Col-lege, now West Chester University, he se-cured a special education teaching position and spent nearly a decade as a developer of young minds. Incredibly impression-able himself, he participated in a Sharon Hill-headquartered show in his early 20s
and following the receipt of support for his efforts, he enrolled in night classes at Hedgerow Theatre.
“There was a strong amount of intellec-tual investigation,” Teti said of the Rose Valley-based tutelage, which exposed him to the works of luminaries such as An-ton Chekhov, Arthur Miller and Eugene O’Neill. “It was very stimulating and caused me to ponder how much I could make out of a life in theater.”
With his classroom background facili-tating his acting immersion, he sought to establish a “Socratic relationship” with viewers, seeing his enterprise as a form of ministry through which he could usher them to unexplored realms of reasoning. Along with his aforementioned stint as a People’s Light beacon, Teti has demon-strated his durability for, among others, Act II Playhouse; the Arden and Philadel-phia theatre companies; the Walnut Street Theatre; and the Wilma Theater. With film and television credits also validating his verdict to veer into the acting domain, Teti has mastered the art of not making too much of himself and letting material speak to him and through him for the edi-
fication of all.“You look for an angle that will work,
you do your homework and you perform,” he said of his approach. “It doesn’t have to be much more complex than that.”
Recalling an occasion where he had to decide whether to perform in Ellenville, N.Y., Teti gladly recounted using “This is what I do. I do plays,” as what convinced him to take “The Outgoing Tide” assign-ment and to reaffirm that no matter the dollar amount connected to a role, the commitment to one’s craft should receive top billing. Also fond of tennis, cooking and writing, particularly through the Rit-tenhouse Writers’ Group, he never figures to let loss or any other setback curtail the enjoyment of his lot in life.
“If this is in your blood, some things happen more easily,” Teti said of his jour-ney. “No matter where you are in your vo-cation, keep applying yourself.” SPR
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just had a thought. Practically anytime you see a man over 60 with a buff body, chanc-es are he is either recovering from a heart attack or recuperating from cancer (inci-
dentally I’m not claiming I have a buff body, but my weight has dropped to where I would have qualified to fight Rocky Graziano if he were still around). OK, a show of hands from those readers under 30 who think Graziano was played by Sylvester Stallone and once fought Apollo Creed. My point is guys like me think the word “buff” is short for Buffalo. There is a reason even older women flock to see the “Magic Mike” movies.
The calendar says it is Aug. 6, but my slen-der bod is still in early June. Tonight are the first televised Republican debates hosted by Fox News. In case you didn’t realize it, there almost as many Republican presidential can-didates as women victimized by Bill Cosby (not really, but I think it’s a good line, despite Uncle Nunzio telling me to show some re-straint). Fox has been having a difficult time winnowing down the number of Republican candidates. The network has decided to have two debates, one at 5 p.m. and the other at 9 p.m. The leaders in the Republican polls will face off in prime time while the also-rans will all get their chance at 5. Note — this means that under the current rules, Fox cannot ignore Rick Santorum, even though many Republi-cans with poor memories think “Santorum” is a Latin word that means “head jammed up an uncomfortable orifice in one’s body.”
I think Fox should have a third-tier debate where the 2015 version of Donald Trump de-bates the Trump of ’08. The ’15 Trump could call the ’08 Trump a “loser” for supporting Hillary Clinton or for saying nice things about Jeb Bush and Rick Perry. The Trump versus Trump debate also carries with it our ability to watch his hair evolve. We could also watch on split screen, Trump hiring foreign workers with questionable credentials and then singling them out as “rapists” as his cur-rent self.
While I was being poked and jabbed in the hospital, I missed the day that Trump added a new category to disqualify those believed to be American heroes — getting caught. Some of you might think that it is unfair for Trump, who never served in the military a day in his life, to criticize Sen. John McCain, a former POW. Here’s my take in defense of Trump. McCain got caught. Trump did not get caught because he was smart enough, like his
role model Dick Cheney (five deferments), not to get drafted. Whose shoulder is in better shape? I admit that I would have paid admis-sion to see Trump get a GI haircut.
While I was incapacitated, the GOP — known to you as The Grand Old Party — and to me as the Goofy Old Party — took a strong stand on at least one issue. Republican candidates are almost united as one against Pope Francis when he implores us to take care of the poor and to fight climate change. There is nothing that riles a good Republican candidate like admitting that there are any poor people out there who are not to blame for their own misfortune. Needless to say, ac-cording to Republicans, the evidence is not yet in on whether humans contribute to cli-mate change. Santorum asked the Pope stick to his field of expertise — the Ten Com-mandments (wasn’t Charlton Heston won-derful in that movie?). However, it turns out that the Pope, who has a degree in science, has more scientific knowledge than Santo-rum. Ted Cruz blames climate change on poor immigrants (only kidding because isn’t Cruz an immigrant?).
The Republican candidates are fighting over themselves to be the toughest on illegal immigration. Trump wants to build a huge wall on the border (I am not convinced that he will not put nickel slots nearby for those who do make it across). Each candidate has tried to one-up the other. I think Ben Carson wants the illegals who are already here to be able to remember all the words and hit every note in the “Star-Spangled Banner” (most of us would get sent packing across the border if this were required). The most friendly Re-publican toward illegal immigrants is Rand Paul. Paul, known as “The Strange One” on Republican golf courses, is willing to allow a path to citizenship (although the path does have some moats filled with alligators).
Carly Fiorina is the only female running in the Republican Presidential Primary. Carly would have had a wonderful shot to lead the ticket in ’16 except they can’t find a position she held where the end result wasn’t a loss of American jobs and a corresponding increase of jobs in Bangladesh.
Let’s be fair. The Democrats have Hil-lary and her lost e-mails (she’s like the Tom Brady of politicians, ask me for info and my server or cell phone disappears in a blaze of smoke). Republicans have decided to handle Hillary by shouting “Benghazi” and holding a crucifix in front of her face. And there are no other viable Democratic candidates run-ning at the moment.
After that magazine photo showing Bernie Sanders with enough dandruff to bread a veal cutlet, he has a better chance of starring in a Head & Shoulders commercial than becom-ing president.
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Through Aug. 9.
Tickets: Free-$25. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Frank-
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Through Aug. 16. Tickets: Free-$14. The African American Museum in Philadel-phia, 701 Arch St. 215-574-0380. aampmuseum.org.
Through Aug. 23. Tickets: Free-$8. American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. americanswedish.org.
: Through Aug. 23. Tickets: $27-$77. People’s Light & Theatre, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. 610-644-3500. peopleslight.org.
Through Aug. 30. Tickets: Free-$15.95. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215-299-1000. ansp.org.
Through Aug. 30. Tickets: $45-$65. Penn’s Landing Playhouse, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 855-448-7469. plplayhouse.com.
Through Sept. 6. Tickets: $8-$29.50. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215-448-1200. fi.edu.
Aug. 6-9. Tickets: $20-$33. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215-496-9001. heliumcomedy.com.
Aug. 6-7. Tickets: $40. Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-629-3200. maddecentblockparty.com.
7 p.m. Aug. 6. Tickets: $20-$75. The Dell Center, 2400 Straw-berry Mansion Dr. 215-685-9560. mydelleast.com.
8 p.m. Aug. 6. Tickets: $10. Un-derground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. undergroundarts.org.
Aug. 7-9. Tick-ets: $99-$149. Wells Fargo Center, 866-436-3514. imaginelifestyles.com.
5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7. Free. 3rd Street Gallery on 2nd, 45 N. Second St. 215-625-0993. 3rdstreetgallery.com.
5 to 8:45 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets: Free-$20. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Frank-lin Parkway. 215-763-8100- philamuseum.org.
8 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets: $75.75-$131.75. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. 856-365-1300. livenation.com.
8:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets: $25. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com.
9 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets: $10. Johnny Brenda’s. 1201 N. Frankford Ave. 215-739-9684. johnnybrendas.com.
9 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets: $15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. worldcafelive.com.
9 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets: $20-$120. District N9ne, 460 N. Ninth St. 215-769-2780. districtn9ne.com
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets: Free-$13.50. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-8655. phillyseaport.org.
1 p.m. Aug. 8. Free. Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-
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Nicki Minaj brings her ex-boyfriend, Meek Mill, to town with Tinashe and Rae Srem-murd 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Tickets: $22-$125. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. 856-365-1300. livenation.com.
by Paul Parente, gets a world premiere production Aug. 6-22. Tickets: $15-$25. The URBN Center Annex Black Box Theater, 3401 Filbert St. 610-202-7878. commonwealthclassictheatre.org
screens “My Cousin Vinny” and offers meatballs, water ice and a Frank Sinatra impersonator. Film at 9 p.m., 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 7. Free. Eakins Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. theovalphl.org.
is your fix for summery outdoor music fit for the whole family 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Free. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-629-3200. delawareriverwaterfront.com.
with DJ Jersey Dan + Red 40 & The Last Groovement - come get your FringeArts guide and celebrate its im-minence 8 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets: Free ($5 donation suggested). La Peg at FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-375-7744. fringearts.com.
celebrates all things creepy crawly with Bug Yoga, a Bug costume contest Bug Appetit, and critter crafts Aug. 8-9. Tickets: Free-$15.95. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215-299-1000. ansp.org.
sees Philly loving their favorite heroes, and Batman, Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman will be around for selfies from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 8. Tickets: $8-$29.50. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215-448-1200. fi.edu.
features free food, face painting, games and live music, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 8. Free. 200 block of Moore Street. 443-677-9989. christchurchsouthphilly.org.
takes over Chew Playground with state Rep. Jordan Harris bringing in Musiq Soulchild, Big Daddy Kane, and GoGo Morrow plus health screens, moon bounces and face painting noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 8. Free. Chew Playground, 18th St. and Washington Ave.
, a happy hour fundraiser at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, features a hat- and refrigerator magnet-making station and live music 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 12. Tickets: $8-$20. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St. 215-733-0390. phillymagicgardens.org.
features local singer-songwriter Kate Faust as host with emcee Ciarra and The IIIVibe Collective 8 p.m. Aug. 12. Free. Commonwealth Plaza at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
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3 and 8 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets: $22-$125. Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
6:15 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets: $25-$115. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. 856-365-1300. livenation.com.
8 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets: $43-$78.50. The Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com.
8 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets: $18-$30. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. worldcafelive.com.
8:30 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets: $10-$12. Milkboy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St. 215-925-6455. milkboyphilly.com.
6 p.m. Aug. 10. Free. Hamilton Garden at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
7 p.m. Aug. 10. Tickets: Free ($5 donation suggest-ed). FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-375-7744. fringearts.com.
8 p.m. Aug. 10. Tickets: $3. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215-922-6888. thetroc.com.
8:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Tickets: $8-$10. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. worldcafelive.com.
8:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Tickets: $20. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com.
7:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Tickets: $26-$28. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215-922-6888. thetroc.com.
8 p.m. Aug. 11. Tickets: $25. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com.
10 p.m. Aug. 11. Tickets: $15-$20. Ardmore Music Hall, 23 EastLancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA. 610-649-8389. ardmoremusic.com.
5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12. Tickets: Free-$10. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. penn.musuem.
8:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Free. Fringe-Arts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-375-7744. fringearts.com.
9 p.mAug. 12. Tickets: $18-$20. Johnny Brenda’s. 1201 N. Frankford Ave. 215-739-9684. johnnybrendas.com.
10 p.m. Aug. 12. Tickets: $15-$20. Ardmore Music Hall, 23 East Lancaster Ave.Ardmore, PA. 610-649-8389. ardmoremusic.com.
GayFest! kicks off with four mainstage pro-ductions, staged read-ings and “One Night Stands” and this year they’re using Theatre Exile’s Studio X for “The Secretaries,” a riotous dark comedy with blood Aug. 7-22. Tickets: $15-$25. Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey Pl. and Stu-dio X, 1340 S. 13th St. quinceproductions.com.
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his week’s recipe is no doubt a popular one, with menus and cooking shows around the nation featuring the poultry provision. Diane Pecca, of the 2300 block of South 16th Street, has blessed readers with her Chicken Piccata
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Restaurant Rev iewer
while ago, I decided if I could not find anything positive to write about a restaurant meal, I would not re-view it.
Within the past few months, I have eaten at a few restaurants that I could not rec-ommend. Actually, I have been thinking about this for a number of years.
A critic, whether he or she is writing about film, music, dance, television, books or restaurants, is one person’s opinion.
A reader once asked me whether a nega-tive review could put a proprietor’s restau-rant out of business. I don’t think it does. A restaurant that is not up to par, for any number of reasons, closes because the public did not support it.
The fickle public wants something new. New is good only if the entire restaurant experience is satisfying. For me, new or unusual can fall flat.
I would rather eat a simple meal, pre-pared with fresh seasonal ingredients, than take part in a culinary experiment that just does not work.
Several weeks ago, a Philadelphia In-quirer reporter wrote an article on noise levels in restaurants. I enjoy the chatter of happy patrons sharing a meal, but loud banging noise coming from a sound sys-tem is most disconcerting. I have written about my disdain for dining in the dark. The latter is worse than the former. I have gotten used to poor acoustics in restau-rants.
French-born chef Ludo LeFevre said “Cooking is about tasting.” It is, indeed. I have been served dishes that were way too salty, and I like salt. I’ve also been served desserts that were far too sweet.
A critic takes in the atmosphere. Good ventilation is important. For the past six months or so, restaurant air quality has been spot on. During the summer months — and the last week or so the tempera-tures have climbed beyond 90 degrees, a number of places turn on ceiling fans that aid in good air circulation. I often bring along a jacket just in case the air condi-tioning is too high.
A fine chef is a good editor. Besides constantly tasting his or her creations, limiting the number of ingredients on one plate is a top priority. “There is too much
on the plate” is a lament I have heard from chefs and good home cooks.
Unfortunately, the professional waiter has gone the way of the ark. This does not mean that students who work as servers are not caring or informative. For the most part, they have made my dining experi-ence a fine one.
About a dozen or so years ago, I was a guest on National Public Radio and dis-cussed what restaurants critics first look for in a good restaurant, beside the food. I said “the air, the bread and the coffee.” I have already discussed ventilation, but if the bread is poor and the coffee is weak, I have a problem. Philadelphia is home to some top bakeries and coffee roasters, so, thank goodness, I have not run into this problem in quite some time.
As I write these words, I have come to the conclusion that I do not want to write negative reviews. It is easier to bash a place than to glow about it. Glowing sometimes equals too much “over the top,” so to speak.
I have enjoyed so many fine meals in South Philly restaurants. Reviewing them is my top priority. I do venture into Center City because South Philly residents attend the theater, the ballet, a lecture or a con-cert. They want a fine meal before or after the show.
I have enjoyed many top-rated brunches and dinners in South Philly. Some were expensive but worth the price. Others were the casual brunches that make my Sundays so much more enjoyable.
I hope you read The Washington Post article on Philadelphia as a fine dining destination. It was all over the Internet, and rightly so. What pleased me most was the number of South Philly establishments that took pride of place in the article, in-cluding John’s Roast Pork, 14 E. Snyder Ave.; Le Virtu, 1927 E. Passyunk Ave.; Noord, 1046 Tasker St.; and Townsend, 1623 E. Passyunk Ave.
The list is growing.
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umerous vocations include stories of superb feats from substitutes, with sports offering particularly compel-ling accounts. When employed at
the Old Original Bookbinders, Evans Her-bert showed that food fill-ins can prove as efficient as their renowned peers, assisting the Old City location when a colleague cut himself. That slice of fortune has led to commendable culinary experiences, with the last seven years yielding thrills at New Wave Café, 784 S. Third St.
“I’m very passionate about the food that I put out here,” the resident of the 300 block of Jackson Street said of his stint at the Queen Village spot that is celebrating its 30th anniversary. “I want to keep every-thing simple and flavorful because doing so is a reflection of my feeling that I like to serve what I like to eat.”
The self-taught 40-year-old took over the space’s kitchen two years into his relation-ship with founders Sam and Aly Lynagh and Nate Ross and estimates that he can call 98 percent of the expansive menu his handiwork. One might expect a former hire at Oyster House to possess a penchant for seafood, and the Whitman inhabitant gladly confessed his attraction to aquatic goodies.
“I love preparing various items, but it’s my comfort zone,” Herbert said of his primary passion. “I’m excited that the op-tions here reflect that, too.”
Choosing not to let his affinity for sea-food off the hook, the chef elected to share his recipe for Seared Scallops. A modifi-cation of an older version from the North Philly native, the present offering has sated diners for two years thanks to his empha-sis on their satisfaction.
“We all know our customers are the top
priority, and I love making sure these scal-lops are perfect,” Herbert said of the large plates section members. “I’ve tinkered with stuff before, but I like sticking with what I’m good at and what people enjoy.”
The enthusiastic individual commenced a vacation yesterday, but visitors to the beloved haunt, which presents a popular Quizzo experience on Mondays, will not have to wait long for him to return to his craft.
“We want to cater to everyone,” he said. “I think it’s easy with this dish because ev-erybody loves scallops.”
Roast the parsnip with the garlic, rose-mary, salt and pepper. Pan sear the scal-lops to produce a golden crust on both sides, and grill the asparagus.
Place the white wine in a pan, and add the garlic, shallots and mushrooms. Finish by incorporating and whisking the butter and the heavy cream to produce a beurre blanc sauce.
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SAMANTHA GONSKI8/6/1984 – 11/18/2009
Samantha,I loved you unconditionally from the moment
I felt your first movements,On the day you were born, your eyes locked with
mine and all was right with the world.You were everything a daughter could possibly be
How grateful I am that you were a part of our livesRegardless of time or distance or dimension
You are still and always will be my beautiful daughterAnd I will carry you in
my heart forever.
Mommy
We love you and miss you Mommy, Franky, Gram,
The Prettymans, The Bannings,
The Yacovellis, The Nelsons,
The Holdimans, and the rest of our rag-tag gang.
Mom Tamie, Stepmom P. C., Grandma, your
Daughter, Brothers &
Sisters
Our Sweetheart
Scott, we can’t believeit’s 20 years.
It seems like yesterday.We will always love
and miss you.
SCOTT B. DELISI12/07/70 ~ 08/05/95
Love forever, Mom, Dad, Drew, Ali, Carly, Paige,
Ellie and Aunt Ann
Loving wife of James, mother of Susan, Jim, June; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.She is a gem in the ocean which will sparkle forever in my heart.
RIP
10.5.1922 -8.4.2011SusanVena
DOMINIQUE BRENNAN-CAPITOLO
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DAUGHTER
On her graduation from Duquesne University
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
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aLEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): You may have to take a step back and return to a matter that has been
causing you much frustration. Others have thrown un-expected barriers in your way, and you are not sure how or when everything started going wrong. Worrying will not accomplish anything. Stop, and retrace your steps. Lucky number: 351.
sVIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Curb the urge to spend by leaving the check book and credit cards
at home. Let what is in your wallet set your spending limit. Spending on impulse could put you in financial jeopardy. Avoid asking for credit or a loan extension. Be extra careful if other people’s money or assets are involved. Lucky number: 802.
dLIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): A colleague is building up to a big letdown by shirking his or
her responsibilities. You have been working hard, and the individual’s laziness is starting to annoy you. Del-egate jobs and insist that people start doing their fair share. You are growing tired of paying the costs for other people’s mistakes. Lucky number: 713.
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ner, you will have reason to have second thoughts about it. If you are suspicious about anything, be assertive and look after personal interests. Be extra cautious about job and financial issues, and try not to let jittery reactions affect your health. Lucky number: 409.
gSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): If you get caught up in a disagreement over who will pay
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hCAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): Odd jobs you have been putting off are now staring you
in the face. Career matters are frustrating. A cluttered environment is making you tense and slowing down
progress. It will become easier to perform work once you clear outstanding matters out of the way and get rsurroundings in order. Lucky number: 692.
AAQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Projects that get off to a poor start are not necessarily doomed
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SPISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Problems seem to pop up all around you. These can be resolved
quite easily if you look at them from a new angle. Dif-ficulties test your ability to wriggle out of tight spots. Joint arrangements keep you feeling challenged. Do not look for happiness — settle for satisfaction. Lucky number: 276.
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GGEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Wrap up pri-vate concerns, and the rest of the day is likely to
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eading into today’s afternoon tilt versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies have contested 20,124 games, giving their advo-
cates ample occasions to debate which players deserve immortality and what mo-ments merit reverence. With the Fightin’s at the center of his baseball universe, Da-vid McShane decided to offer his stance on standout contributors and accomplish-ments, with the artist joining hundreds of fans and a smattering of past and present stars Saturday for the unveiling of The Phillies Mural.
“I am so grateful for having the chance to commemorate the team’s entire his-tory,” the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts alumnus said from the Walnut Street Bridge. “They’ve been our heroes for so many years, and this is my little way of acknowledging that.”
A few crowd members laughed over his adjective, as the brainchild stands eight stories high and covers 3,750 square feet. Featuring a combination of 32 per-formers, managers, venues, the Phillie Phanatic and beloved announcer Harry Kalas, it becomes a refreshing addition to the City of Brotherly Love’s collection of more than 4,000 murals.
“The Phillies have won a unique place in our hearts and minds,” Mayor Michael A. Nutter, an ardent fan garbed in the No. 15 jersey that slugger Richie Allen gloriously donned for the hometown nine, said. “This will be an everlasting reminder of our affection.”
Facing the Schuylkill River and I-76 Schuylkill Expressway, McShane’s mas-terpiece majestically captures the spirit of the National League East club, which Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt noted owns the distinction of being the oldest continuous one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional sports. Any diehard backer will immediately recall ex-cellent efforts or storied statistics from the depicted athletes, with the present gen-eration of proponents able to regale their acquaintances with tales of the recent and current corps’ success.
“How I wish you could have seen him pitch,” Victor Amoretti, of the 1100 block of Titan Street, said to great-grandson
Mario of right-handed hurler Robin Rob-erts. “He gave us a chance to win every time.”
“That’s OK,” the teenager, of the 2000 block of Porter Street, replied. “I got to see (fellow righty) Roy Halladay.”
Both fireballers appear in the mural, which includes eight other mound pres-ences, notably the recently-traded Cole Hamels, whom Phillies chairman David Montgomery lauded for his philanthropic work on behalf of area students, Hall of Famers Jim Bunning and Steve Carlton, the latter being present for the ceremony, and Brad Lidge and Tug McGraw, the closers responsible for clinching the 1980 and 2008 World Series championships.
“I work not far from here, so I’ll stop by pretty often,” Point Breeze denizen
and 35-year season ticket holder Cliff Brown, a huge devotee of first baseman Ryan Howard, said. “No matter what their record is, year in and year out, I love this team, and I’m absolutely loving this trib-ute to them.”
THE RECOGNITION FOR the slugger, his con-temporaries and their predecessors began to take shape in Sept. ’11, with the Phil-lies partnering with the City of Philadel-phia Mural Arts Program to unveil the de-sign for the piece. Determining a location became the chief priority and after much scouting, including investigation of space near Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, overseers selected Center City as the site for the welcoming wall.
“When I moved here, I learned that
Philadelphia is undeniably a sports town and that Philadelphians love the Phillies,” Mural Arts Program executive director Jane Golden said. “Baseball matters to so many people here, and sports do overall as well. I believe that art does what sports do; it helps us to lift up our diversity and to shine a light on our commonality.”
Extolling the output of McShane, including a 1997 North Broad Street-situated mural honoring Jackie Robinson upon the 50th anniversary of his breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier, the leader noted the complete confidence that she had that the hire would elevate his ambition and construct a stunning symbol of grit and glory. With immense pride in the product, Golden led the rapturous ap-plause for McShane, who also involved the public and players, including Schmidt, in community paint days.
“If you stand and stare, memories will definitely return,” the three-time Most Valuable Player and 10-time Gold Glove Award winner, whose May 29, ’89 retire-ment stood as the saddest moment of this journalist’s life for some time, said. “It was my honor to play my whole career here, and I feel blessed to see my image on such a great piece of art. Thank you, David McShane.”
Schmidt and the other ex-crowd pleas-ers came to town for the Toyota Phillies Alumni Weekend, which saw this year’s squad continue its recent hot streak by taking two out of three from the Atlanta Braves. Along with Howard, the mural includes current second baseman Chase Utley and catcher Carlos Ruiz, with their presence and that of the other honorees on the vibrant composition prompting Montgomery to reflect on the franchise’s admirable record of uniting fans with consummate professionals for the benefit of all.
“You’ve been on this journey with us, and we thank you,” the chairman said to the crowd members, who received a col-lector’s edition print of the mural, which fans at today’s game will also acquire. “We’ve had a tremendous past, and we’ll have an exciting future, and this mural is a testament to your support just as much as it is a way to honor our heroes.” SPR
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The Delaware Valley Youth Athletic As-sociation is accepting weeknight registra-tions from 6 to 7 p.m. for its fall baseball season. The age range is from 7 to 12 years old for action at Barry Playground, 1800 Johnston St. Contact 215-685-1886.
The Edward O’Malley Athletic Asso-ciation, 144 Moore St., will hold in-house signups for its fall softball program from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19 and 25 and 26. Sign-ups are for ages 6 to 8, 9 to 10 and 11 to 13. Registration for ages 6 to 8 is $30 and $35 for the 9 to 10 and 11 to 13 age groups. Contact Shawn Brown, 215-850-3179.
The Philadelphia Senators 9-and-under baseball program is seeking players for fall and spring travel action. Interested parties cannot turn 10 before April 30, with action centered at Barry Playground, 1800 Johnston St. Several tryouts will oc-cur, with to-be-determined dates. Contact Anthony Marazzo at 267-407-1338 or [email protected].
Marconi Plaza, 2700 S. Broad St., hosts soccer lessons for ages 2 to 7 Saturdays
through Aug. 15. Visit philly.ssreg.org.
The South Philadelphia Tennis Associ-
ation will oversee a free 14-and-younger co-ed Junior Programming Tourna-ment 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow, with participants guaranteed three matches, at Barry Playground, 1800 Johnston Street. The entity will also host a co-ed mini camp and tournament from Aug. 10 to 14 for ages 7 to 16, with awards being presented for stand-out effort and good sportsmanship. The cost is $25. Visit spta.usta.com, or contact Bryan Hughes at 215-528-0196 or [email protected].
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Warriors Football will begin August 17 with 5:30 p.m. sign-ups at Murphy Rec, Fourth and Shunk streets. Practice will begin at 6:15. Children entering grades fifth through eighth this fall are eligible to play. Par-ticipants should wear shorts, a T-shirt and cleats. Contact coach Shawn, 215-850-3179 or [email protected]) or coach Steve, 215-696-2927.
The Tolentine Community Center and Development Corp., 1025 Mifflin St., of-fers Zumba instruction for children and adults Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 215-389-0717, or visit tolentine-communitycenter.org.
Send sports briefs by fax to 215-336-1112 or by e-mail to [email protected].
Puck plucklready a local star for her feats through the Edward O’Malley Athletic Asso-ciation, 144 Moore St., and
Rizzo Rink, 1101 S. Front St., Alexa Davis recently realized a huge goal by playing for the Del-co Phantoms Ice Hockey Club as part of the Summer Sizzle Tour-nament. The resident of the 200 block of Mifflin Street also earned a spot on the Rizzo travel team, another huge boon in her quest to compete in a not-too-distant Olympic Games.
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