Manayunk.com Magazine - Holiday Issue

MANAYUNK DECEMBER 2011-JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2012

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Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season!

• Seasonal Local Organically Grown Menu • Apple Toddy • Hot Cider

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Manayunk.com Magazine Table of Contents Manayunk.com Magazine is published by the Manayunk Development Corporation quarterly Manayunk Development Corporation 4312 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

215.482.9565 Editorial Editor, Caitlin Maloney

Advertising Sales Cammy Joseph 610.642.4301 ext.204 • cjoseph@journalregister.com

SANTA ON ICE

Holiday Hot Picks

Making the Move: Gemelli Finds a New Home In Manayunk

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Cakes • Cupcakes ••Holiday Sweets Gift Baskets • Novelties 4409 Main Street, Manayunk

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Saturday, december 10 Come see Philadelphia’s most unique Santa Throne being carved right before your eyes and then kids can climb up on the Ice Throne and sit on Santa’s lap!!!

LIVe Ice carVING • 11am – 1pm See Santa’s Ice Throne carved live by Master Carver Peter Slavin of Fear No Ice.

SaNta • 1pm – 2pm Get into the holiday spirit by sitting with Santa on the remarkable throne. don’t forget to bring your camera for great pictures!!!

YOU CAN ALSO START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE MANY CHARMING SHOPS ALONG MAIN STREET.

February 10 – 12

Manayunk’s Second annual Ice Carving exhibition Friday: 7:30pm • Opening Ceremonies – Ice Bonfire starting Saturday: 11:00am – 3:00pm • Valentines Day NICA Carving Competition 5:00pm • Manayunk-Inspired Performance Carving by Peter Slavin Sunday: Noon – 3:00pm • Valentines Day Performance Carving by renowned carvers from around the country

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Pictured left to right: Dice Pendant Lamp, Earth Paperweight, Hand Blown Lamp, MM Paperweight, Sterling Silver Bracelet, Beautiful Love Baseball & Mob Cuff Links ‌ All Found Exclusively at Orbit.

A Space For Crafts, Fine Art, Design . . .

and don’t forget we now do framing!

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THREE FLOORS TO EXPLORE!

Accessories Lamps Rugs Art

Kitchen Collectables & beyond

Personalized Childrens Gifts

Mens & Ladies Consignment Clothing

Flower Shop

Handmade Jewelry

Consignment

Marketplace

Where design comes to life ~ again.

4001 Main Street, Manayunk www.consignmentmarketplace.net 215.298.9534

VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE

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PARKING WIFI AVAILABLE

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Here is to Spending Quality Time Together this Holiday Season!

Martin Pulli specializes in small to micro-manufacture

Ice carvers from around the country came to Manayunk to show off their ice carving skills during Manayunk On Ice. Come out this year to see their unique masterpieces carved LIVE in front of your eyes. This year’s festival will be held on February 11th and 12th.

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Art+Science is your holiday headquarters for gifts that keep giving. Stop in to see their AVEDA gift sets with a conscience.

Art + Science is a full service salon, spa and store, featuring organically derived products and services. Their hair color is up to 99% naturally derived, making it better for you and the environment.

They also feature make-up derived from minerals.

4259 Main Street, Manayunk 215-482-2242 • artplusscience.com

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Get gifts and decor with style, quality and great value at Consignment Marketplace. They feature three floors of furniture, accessories, lamps, rugs, artwork, clothing, and kitchen collectables, personalized children’s gifts and jewelry to explore, along with unlimited gift opportunities for Christmas.

Consignment Marketplace 4001 Main Street 215-298-9534 consignmentmarketplace.net

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Get your someone special something special this Christmas at Bendi Jewelers.

This METALSMITH Sterling Cuff Bangle is sold exclusively at Bendi Jewelers.

Bendi Jewelers in Manayunk.

4333 Main Street, Manayunk 215-508-5220 • bendijewelers.com

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“All You Need Is Love! For the holidays!”

Exclusively sold at Orbit Art Gallery.

Orbit Art Gallery 4312 Main Street 215-508-ORBT • orbit@aol.com

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Your Dream Design is within your reach!

Custom design bangles and bands. You choose from a selection of type of precious metals, gems, diamonds, and price.

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Private Upstairs Lounge… perfect for private parties!

3720-40 Main Street Manayunk, PA 19127 Next to the Movie Theatre

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Holiday Catering Menu!!

Hors D’Oeurves Platter with - Crab Balls - Chicken Fingers - Fried Mushrooms - Mini Shrimp Rolls - Fried Butterfly Shrimp 14” $49.95 18” $79.95 Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp Platter (Served with Cocktail Sauce)

25 pieces - $49.50 50 pieces - $74.50 100 pieces - $ 134.50 Large Cocktail Shrimp Platter (Served with Cocktail Sauce)

25 - $39.50 50 - $49.50 100 - $89.50

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Wings (Plain, BBQ, Mild or Hot; Served with Bleu Cheese)

25 - $19.50 50 - $29.50 100 - $54.99 200 - $99.99 Dessert Platters available for $8.95 per pound - Fancy Dessert Platter - Assorted Cookies Platter - Brownies Platter Special Holiday Cheesecakes

Wishing all the special gifts of this holiday season.

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Laxmi’s Indian Grille is the only authentic Indian restaurant in Manayunk. Its warm, relaxed atmosphere provides the backdrop to savory dishes that can only be produced with time, expertise and a multitude of spices. The menu offers options for vegetarians, vegans and meat lovers alike. Gluten-free diets are easily accommodated as well. Customer favorites include homemade Samosas, Mango Lassi drinks, Chicken Tikka Masala (served in a rich tomato-onion gravy), spicy Lamb Vindaloo and Chana Masala (chickpeas sauteed with onions, tomatoes and herbs). Breads like Garlic Naan are grilled to perfection in the tandoor oven, to be enjoyed on their own or used to scoop up bites of the mouth-watering entrees. And there’s no better way to finish the meal than with sweet Gulab Jamun or Kheer, paired with Masala (spiced) tea.

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Finds a New Home In Manayunk.This month’s chef Making the Move: Gemelli spotlight features Clark Gilbert from Gemelli On Main.

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alk into Gemelli on Main any day of the week and you’ll find owner and executive chef Clark Gilbert behind the stove. “I have a commitment to this restaurant and also to Manayunk,” Gilbert said, “so that’s why you’ll see me here seven days a week.”

Before finding its way to Manayunk in June of 2011, Gemelli (meaning twins in Italian – named after Gilberts 13-year-old twins), was located just across the river in Narberth. While at the old Gemelli, Gilbert was approached by Manayunk businessman Dan Neducsin, who convinced Gilbert to come look at some of his spaces in Manayunk. “I hadn’t thought about Manayunk in years,” Gilbert said, “but I had this palpable feeling that there could be a new restaurant resurgence here.”

It’s the perfect marriage of French and Italian cuisine.

Although some elements of the old Gemelli remain the same, the move allowed Gilbert to reinvent the restaurant with an updated style, new menu items, and a liquor license and full bar. The new restaurant feels sleeker and has a polished look with a neighborhood

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feel, making it more warm and inviting, Gilbert said.

The menu at Gemelli features unique dishes for the adventurous diners including Venison TarTare – with curried cockle and pistachio vinaigrette, and the Lobster Cannelloni – with lobster and shrimp, braised pork belly, butternut squash, nebrodini mushrooms, and lobster jus. These dishes are indicative of how Gilbert has elevated the food, but longtime customers also requested old Gemelli favorites that included classic Caesar salad and Mussels. “It’s a balance of foodie dishes as well as accessible recognizable options,” Gilbert said.

Owner and Executive Chef Clark

Gilbert’s favorite Gilbert of Gemelli is proud to call Manayunk Gemelli’s new home. appetizer is the Arancini – fried risotto balls with salt cod, chorizo aioli, and green olive tapenade. For the main course, he chooses the Beef Cheeks – with celery root risotto, cippolini onions, and beef jus.

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“It’s the perfect marriage of French and Italian cuisine,” Gilbert said about the braised beef. “We use the French technique of braising, but it’s served over risotto.”

As the seasons change, so does the menu at Gemelli. Daily specials feature items in season and although many of the classic dishes remain the same, the accoutrements are changed to compliment the season as well. Another classic dish, the Gemelli pasta features bolognese sauce that is rotated throughout the year – it currently features a lamb bolognese, but up next is venison. For the holidays, Gemelli is planning the Italian Christmas tradition of a feast of seven fishes, which he will serve the week leading up to Christmas Day.

Gilbert began his career in the restaurant industry over 20 years ago. He’s a true success story, starting at the bottom and working his way to the top as an executive chef and owner. As he moved his way from the front of the house to the kitchen, Gilbert realized there was something he loved about food and that culinary skills came to him naturally. One thing led to another and he began training under Jean Francois Taquet and then further honed his skills in Paris.

Gilbert’s dishes are thoughtful, skillfully prepared, and are a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Gilbert said he wants people to, “remember that Manayunk’s a hop, skip, and a jump from almost anywhere and that we offer great food without having to drive into the city.”

Although Gilbert said he tries to source food locally, quality is his highest priority. He admits he isn’t reinventing the wheel when it comes to his menu, but “what I hope we’re doing is offering value product, price, and selection, I would say that’s our mission,” he said.

Along with their meal, diners at the new Gemelli now have a chance to enjoy wine, beer, and cotemporary cocktails that were not served at the Narberth location. Gilbert said the wine list was thoughtfully selected and has minimal markup, so the staff can promote the wine list and really allow people to enhance their dining experience. Gemelli also offers several unique craft brews and infused cocktails including Lakefront Cherry Lager and Rosemary Pear Capiroska.

The Lobster & Shrimp Cannelloni from Gemelli – served with braised pork belly, butternut squash, Nebrodini mushrooms with lobster jus.

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