3rd District Holiday Shopping Guide 2021

Office of Jamie Gauthier, 3rd District Councilmember | City Hall Room 586 | (215) 686-0459 @CouncilmemberJG

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Dear Neighbors, I’m so excited that the holiday season is finally upon us! As many of us turn our attention to holiday shopping in advance of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, I want to encourage everyone to shop locally with our small businesses here in West and Southwest Philadelphia.

Small businesses are the backbone of our city.

They sustain our neighborhoods, provide essential services to our communities, employ a diverse array of Philadelphia residents, and foster our local economy, keeping money close to home. So when Philadelphia’s small businesses suffer, our whole city feels the impact.

The past couple of years have been especially hard for our small business community. Many of Philadelphia’s commercial corridors have been hit with multiple crises: COVID-19, a recession, property damage due to civil unrest, and supply chain challenges. Because of all this, it’s more important than ever that we find new ways to lift up independently-owned businesses.

And that brings me to the guide you’re reading right now – it’s our first-ever 3rd District Holiday Shopping Guide! In the pages to come, you’ll find information on businesses across West and Southwest Philadelphia that have great gift ideas for friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Many small businesses across the District are run by women and people of color, and I encourage you to support them this holiday season.

Happy shopping, happy giving, and happy celebrating!

Councilmember Jamie R. Gauthier i

Welcome Letter from Councilmember Jamie R. Gauthier ......... i Business Listings Arts and Entertainment ....................................................... 2 Art and Music Classes ................................................. 2 Theatre .............................................................................. 5 Music .................................................................................. 6 Film and Audio Production ...................................... 7 Clothing, Shoes and Accessories .................................. 8 Clothing ............................................................................ 8 Shoes ................................................................................ 13 Jewelry ............................................................................ 14 Sports and Recreation ....................................................... 15 Exercise Studios ................................................................... 15 Bike Shops ............................................................................... 16 Plants and Flowers .............................................................. 18 Bookstores .............................................................................. 20 For the Home ......................................................................... 22 Pets ............................................................................................. 24 Restaurants ............................................................................ 25 Coffee Shops .......................................................................... 34 Acknowledgments ............................................................. 38

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Arts and Entertainment Black Hound Clay Studio 715 S 50th Street (215) 558-0243 www.blackhoundclay.com Bethany Rusen, owner What’s your favorite thing about West/Southwest Philly?

I love the arts community here. I love that there are so many different kinds of people, all making art in various ways.

What’s important to you about having your business in West/Southwest Philly?

I opened Black Hound because I saw the opportunity for so many different members of the community to have art experiences. As an artist, it’s very hard to find affordable studio space. I saw there wasn’t much of that on this side of the city, and there were a lot of folks looking for that – whether to rent space, or to take a class or a workshop. It’s amazing what Black Hound has tapped into, all the people making amazing art all over this neighborhood.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people buy from your business?

We also have project kits, which are self-contained kits that have everything you need to make a specific project – a mug, a planter, or a geode bowl. When you buy the kit, firing is included. So once you make it, you bring it to our studio and then come back to get the finished product! We also offer e-gift cards that can be used towards classes and workshops.

University City Arts League 4226 Spruce Street (215) 382-7811 www.ucartsleague.org

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One For All 4751 Woodland Avenue (267) 292-5611 www.oneforallartists.com Parker Jackson, director What is your favorite thing about West/Southwest Philly?

When I first moved to Southwest Philly, I was moved by how welcoming my neighbors were. The community in this corner of the city is so willing to help one another, and to be kind. Those are exactly the morals I want my organization to have. What better way to give back to my community that’s helped me in my times of need, than to offer free arts programming to the community?

What about having your business in West/Southwest Philly is important to you?

It’s important to have affordable studio spaces so that artists at all income levels can afford to practice their art. A lot of arts opportunities are really centralized in a couple parts of the city that are extremely expensive to live in. For people who live in West Philly, it’s difficult to get up to the arts districts. It’s important to me to provide arts opportunities here in West and Southwest Philly, where they’re easily accessible to people who live here.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people purchase with you?

Handmade art kits, block prints, art lesson kits, coloring books, can give out gift certificates or credits for classes, we do have vacation camps for kids, shared studio memberships and studio session cards, and more!

Cedar Park Music School 5028 Larchwood Avenue (973) 202-0171 www.cedarparkmusicschool.com

Good Music Academy 4705 Baltimore Avenue (215) 260-5383 www.goodmusicacademy.com

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Power of Paint Art Academy 4919 Pentridge Street (215) 948-9417 www.popartacademy.org

Flora Wu Music Studio 4511 Larchwood Avenue (215) 764-5212 www.florawumusic.com

Flute and Friends Suzuki Music Academy 4509 Baltimore Avenue (267) 586-5137 www.fluteandfriendsmusic.com

The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy 601 South 47th Street www.philasuzukipiano.com

The Green Tambourine Music Studio 711 South 50th Street (215) 360-3215 www.thegreentambourine.com

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Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Avenue (215) 921-8243 www.curiotheatre.org

Bush Fire Theatre of Performing Arts 224 South 52nd Street (215) 747-9230 www.bushfiretheatre.org

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Common Beat Music 4916 Baltimore Avenue (215) 726-8742 www.commonbeatmusic.com Carlo Frese and Keri Girmindl, owners Why did you choose West/Southwest Philly for your business?

We actually live in Southwest Philly, a few blocks away from here. We just really like the way that West Philly has an interesting and diverse group of people that live here—both people who have been here generationally and new people, it’s a good mix.

There’s a strong sense of community here.

What’s important to you about having your business in West/Southwest Philly?

For us, it was really important that we fit into the neighborhood. We took over a different store that had been here before, and we wanted to see what gaps there were that people really needed to see filled here, instead of asking the community to adapt to our plan.

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What kinds of holiday gifts can people expect to find in your shop?

We have a lot of music gear, turntables and stereo equipment. Vinyl records and casettes. Can always get a gift card. Repairs on guitars/amps. Something for everyone hwo wants ot listen to or make music.

Lil’ Filmmakers Inc. 4301 Lancaster Avenue (215) 222-4510 www.lilfilmmakersinc.com

Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue (215) 222-2401 www.scribe.org

Redcap’s Corner 3850 Lancaster Avenue (215) 662-0707 www.redcapscorner.com

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Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories Bonded Boutique

Kawral Fouta Clothing Store

3724 Spruce Street (215) 382-1890 www.bondedboutique.com

4744 Spruce Street (215) 476-3795 www.kawralfouta.com

Piper Boutique 140 South 34th Street (267) 233-6516 www.piperboutique.com

Grant Blvd 3605 Lancaster Avenue (215) 970-9630 www.grantblvd.com Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, owner What is your favorite thing about West/Southwest Philly?

My favorite thing about West Philly is the diversity, hands down. Whenever I walk outside of our storefront, I see all different kinds of people – different gender expressions, social classes, ethnic backgrounds – people living together and trying to figure out how to be neighbors. That energy and exchange continues to be something I really love about West Philly.

What’s important to you about having your business in West/Southwest Philly?

As a business owner who’s committed to intersectional change, being in a neighborhood where people are seeing and experiencing these issues from diff angles – that means a lot to me and our business. We want to connect with people who are thinking about things from a variety of perspectives.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people expect to find in your shop?

The things I’m excited about people seeing are our tote bags and our fanny bags, which are sustainably sourced. I also look forward to having people come in and be able to touch and feel the clothes we cut and sew, right here in Philadelphia.

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Babe 110 S 52nd St (215) 471-1727 Tedd Hall, owner What’s your favorite thing about West/Southwest Philly?

52nd Street is the main artery to West and Southwest Philadelphia. I’ve been here since 1972. Things have changed quite a bit over the years, but this remains the heart of the neighborhood.

What’s important to you about having your business located here?

My customers are middle class African American women. In my mind, this is the best possible location, it’s so central. The community is well-established, it’s been around for a long time.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people expect to find in your shop?

Women can find clothing and accessories that give them confidence, for events where they want to dress up a little bit.

We offer things that you can’t find anywhere else. Our slogan is “Clothing for everywhere you go!”

Struttin Lightly 39 N 52nd St (215) 668-0538

Let It Flow Boutique 210 South 60th Street (267) 881-9574 www.instagram.com/let_it_flow_boutique 9

Elle’s Closet

Khydaya Boutique

247 South 60th Street (215) 528-5761 www.ellesclosetboutique.com

5724 Market Street (267) 621-1887 www.instagram.com/khydayaboutique

So Raw Apparel 110 South 60th Street (215) 485-7897 www.sorawapparel.com

Sew Sophisticated

Something New Thrift Store

505 South 52nd Street (215) 796-9395 https://sew-seamless-fabrics.business.site/

5248 Market Street (215) 941-3787 https://somethingnewthriftstore.business.site/

Betty and Bee

Throttle Gear Apparel Company

5 South 60th Street (215) 747-3870

4746 Spruce Street (267) 892-3458 https://www.thrtl.com/

African Expressions 145 South 60th Street (215) 472-1510 Tooba Islamic Fashions & Books 5207 Walnut Street (215) 476-3234 www.toobafashion.com 10

3rd District

Prodressnal 329 South 52nd Street (215) 921-6935 Nam Keeho Children’s Wear 14 South 60th Street (215) 748-4750

King’s Men & Women 140 South 52nd Street (215) 747-3966 https://kings-men-women.business.site/

Banni Peru 507 South 52nd Street (215) 748-8517 www.banniperu.store

A Part of Me Boutique 3834 Lancaster Avenue (215) 662-0707 facebook.com/apartofmeconsignment

Young’s Fashions 114 South 52nd Street (215) 472-3100 11

2nd Threadz 205 S 52nd St (215) 543-4825 https://2nd-threadz.business.site/ Kelly Townsend, owner Why is it important for your business to be in West/Southwest Philly?

I grew up in West Philadelphia. I went to West Philly High. 52nd Street has always been a community hub, the culture of it. It’s good to give back and to be a part of where I came from.

What can people find if they’re shopping with you for holidays?

I offer all custom items. I do custom t-shirts, hoodies, hats, coffee mugs, dog tags, socks, little knick-knacks…you can get Christmas ornaments, too!

Fati Fabric Store 261 S 52nd St 267-991-0229 http://www.fatifabricstore.com/

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Garris Fabric Shop

The Islamic Place

44 South 60th Street (215) 474-1647

5225 Chestnut Street (215) 748-3333 www.islamicplace.com

Lys Love Yourself Boutique

Muslim Fashion

503 South 52nd Street (215) 921-2942 www.shoplysbyse.com

5210 Chestnut Street (215) 748-5848

Al Amanah Islamic Imports 46 S. 52nd St (215) 476-3734 http://www.alamanahimports.com/

Mumina Boutique

Ajwa Islamic Fashion & Books

4201 Wallace Street (267) 593-7646 www.instagram.com/muminaboutique.llc

34 South 52nd Street (215) 307-3240 https://ajwafashions.business.site/

The Second Mile Center 214 South 45th Street (215) 662-1663 www.thesecondmilecenter.org

The Shoe Bar 5248 Market Street www.instagram.com/theshoebar.bysimdiva Desimber McKoy, owner What is your favorite thing about West/Southwest Philly?

My favorite thing about West Philly is we pioneered a lot of the Philadelphia culture.

What’s important to you about having your business in West/Southwest Philly?

I always wanted to add experiences to where I was from.

A lot of people often had to go to townships and other counties in order to have a great shopping experience. I opened the Shoe Bar because I wanted to bring a more upscale experience into a more urban neighborhood.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people expect to find in your shop?

We sell lots of shoes, and lots of great holiday outfits. And we have some stocking stuffers, like mugs, t-shirts, and small handbags.

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Natural Shoe Store

Olympia Sports

226 South 40th Street www.instagram.com/naturalshoestore

5212 Market Street www.olympiafootwear.com

Michele Judge Jewelry 4919 Pentridge Street (215) 316-1309 www.michelejudge.com

AN. JS. Jewelers 4029 Lancaster Avenue (215) 387-6733 14

Sports and Recreation Studio 34 Yoga Healing Arts 4522 Baltimore Avenue (215) 387-3434 www.studio34yoga.com

EveryBody Movement and Wellness 4305 Locust Street (267) 969-5019 www.everybodymovesphilly.com Julia Naftulin, owner What is your favorite thing about West Philly?

I would have to say the people. I’ve been in the neighborhood for almost 20 years, and it’s the people – the community, my neighbors and friends – that have kept me here.

It felt really important to me when I opened a business to be able to serve the people in our community.

What do you like about having your store here?

As a resident of West Philly, I feel like I have a sense of what the community wants and needs, and the gaps that exist – and so I can help to best fill those in. The business that I wanted to create felt like a good fit for the neighborhood, ideologically.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people expect to find in your shop?

Gift certificates can be purchased by visiting vagaro.com and searching for our name (Everybody Movement & Wellness). We also sell local candles from Philadelphia-based companies, bath salts, tea, and post-workout salves.

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VIII Limbs Academy Muay Thai Kickboxing, Strength and Conditioning 5111 Chancellor Street (267) 292-2909 www.8limbsacademy.com

Shotokan Karate

Tuck Barre & Yoga

222 South 45th Street (215) 222-9382 www.iskf.com

3400 Lancaster Avenue (267) 416-5641 www.tuckbarreyoga.com

The Velojawn

Keswick Cycle University City

3946 Lancaster Avenue www.velojawn.com

4040 Locust Street (215) 387-7433 www.keswickcycle.com

Firehouse Bicycles 701 South 50th Street (215) 727-9692 www.firehousebicycles.com 16

Neighborhood Bike Works 3939 Lancaster Avenue (215) 386-0316 www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org Jessi West, executive director Why did you choose West/SW Philly for your business?

Neighborhood Bike Works seeks to provide equitable access to biking and bike repair and there are limited resources in our neighborhood. We knew this location would increase our impact on our neighborhood.

What’s important to you about having your business in West Philly?

We provide valuable bike repair resources for our local community members, many of whom do not have the means to service their bikes at a traditional bike shop. Our outdoor bike repair stand provides 24-hour access to vital bike repair tools even when Neighborhood Bike Works is closed.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people buy from your business?

Gift certificates for our Bike Shop, Bike accessories in our shop, and tuition for Adult Repair Classes.

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Plants and Flowers Greensgrow West 5123 Baltimore Avenue (215) 427-2780 www.greensgrow.org

Plant and People 1431 North 52nd Street (800) 791-1845 www.plantandpeople.com JCherron Perry-Thomas and Amma Thomas, co-owners and mother-daughter duo What’s your favorite thing about West Philly?

My favorite thing about West Philadelphia is the rich and diverse culture – as well as the strong interest in social justice issues. Our focus is plants and gifts. In West Philly you have a plethora of gardeners, as well as houseplant lovers.

What’s important to you about having your business in West Philly?

One, it’s very close to public transportation. Two, it’s in the middle of communities that have many homeowners and a long history in the area.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people buy from your business?

Plant specialty items, African and locally-made jewelry, and garden and wellness gift boxes.

Cultivated Bohemians 4311 Lancaster Avenue (215) 495-4518 www.shopcultivatedbohemians.com

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Lunaria Gardens 5110 Pentridge Street (267) 251-6532 www.lunariagardens.com

Flowers and Gifts by June 455 South 60th Street (215) 474-4818

Snapdragon Flowers Located in West Philly but no location open to the public (267) 209-6066 www.snapdragonphilly.com 19

Bookstores

Hakim’s Bookstore 210 S 52nd St 215-474-9495 www.hakimsbookstore.com Glenda Cook, Yvonne Blake, owners What is your favorite thing about West Philly?

The diversity of the community, all the different kinds of stores on 52nd Street, and the people.

What do you like about having your store here?

The community is ever-changing, and we’re constantly getting new customers, and people interested in what we sell.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people expect to find in your shop?

We have a variety of Afro-centric accessories and décor.

There’s also great children’s books, including books about Kwanzaa and Christmas. And we’ll have Kwanzaa and Christmas cards available, too!

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Al-Minar Books & Islamic Fashion 5218 Chestnut Street (215) 472-3890 www.alminar.com House of Our Own Books 3920 Spruce St 215-222-1576 https://www.shopsatpenn.com/house-our-own-books https://www.biblio.com/bookstore/house-of-our-own-philadelphia

Last Word Bookshop 220 S 40th St 215-386-7750 https://www.shopsatpenn.com/last-word-bookshop

Bindlestiff Books

Making Worlds Bookstore

4530 Baltimore Ave. 215-662-5780 www.bindlestiffbooks.wordpress.com

210 South 45th Street www.makingworldsbooks.org

Prosperity Books Gifts & Variety 109 South 60th Street (215) 747-1225 www.prosperitybookstores.com

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For the Home

The Silk Tent 3860 Lancaster Avenue (215) 747-1277 www.thesilktent.com Rashida Watson, owner What is your favorite thing about West/Southwest Philly?

My favorite thing about West Philly, other than spending most of my life here, is the variety and the versatility. You have people of all walks of life. I enjoy that interaction.

What’s important to you about having your business in West/Southwest Philly?

It seems to be a mecca for people from out of town. I’m in a location where I’m dealing with a lot of universities and colleges. It gives me access to a broad base of customers.

What kind of holiday gifts can people buy from your business?

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We have a variety of jewelry designs, textiles, artifacts, and some very unique gift items – things you don’t see in your standard stores. And a lot of things that are crafted by artists locally and from around the world.

Hello World Modern Mercantile 3661 Walnut Street (215) 382-5207 www.shophelloworld.com

Jinxed West Philly 4521 Baltimore Avenue (215) 921-3755 www.jinxedphiladelphia.com

African Cultural Art Forum 221 S 52nd St (215) 476-0680 www.acaf.us

Philly Homebrew Outlet 1314 South 47th Street (267) 666-0420 www.phillyhomebrew.com

Ceramic Concept 5015 Baltimore Avenue www.ceramicconceptphl.com

VIX Emporium 5009 Baltimore Avenue (215) 471-7700 www.vixemporium.com

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Pets

West Pets 4015 Lancaster Avenue (215) 387-7387 www.westpets.us

Baltimore Pet Shoppe 4532 Baltimore Avenue (215) 222-7387 www.baltimorepetshoppe.com 24

Restaurants

White Dog Café 3420 Sansom Street (215) 386-9224 www.whitedog.com The Board and Brew

Louie Louie

3200 Chestnut Street (267) 857-0229 www.theboardandbrew.com

3611 Walnut Street (267) 805-8585 www.louielouie.restaurant

CO-OP Philly

Sabrina’s Café – University City

20 South 33rd Street (215) 398-1874 www.coopphilly.com

227 North 34th Street (215) 222-1022 www.sabrinascafe.com

New Deck Tavern

Baby Blues BBQ

3408 Sansom Street (215) 386-4600 www.newdecktavern.com

3432 Sansom Street (215) 222-4444 www.babybluesbbq.com

Walnut Street Café

Landmark Americana University City

2929 Walnut Street (215) 867-8067 www.walnutstreetcafe.com

3333 Market Street (215) 222-4500 www.landmarkamericana.com 25

Dim Sum House by Jane G’s

Terakawa Ramen

3939 Chestnut Street (215) 921-5377 www.dimsum.house

125 South 40th Street (215) 516-6818 www.terakawaramen.com

Ramen Bar

Chengdu Famous Food

3400 Lancaster Avenue (215) 921-5804 www.ramenbarphilly.com

3635 Lancaster Avenue (215) 386-1088 www.chengduphilly.com

Sang Kee Noodle House 3549 Chestnut Street (215) 387-8808 www.sangkeenoodlehouse.com 26

Distrito 3945 Chestnut Street (215) 222-1657 www.distritophilly.com New Delhi Indian Restaurant 4004 Chestnut Street (215) 386-1941 www.newdelhiweb.com Bistro Perrier 4207 Walnut Street (215) 222-4200 www.bistroperrier.com

Renata’s Kitchen 3940 Baltimore Avenue (267) 275-8254 www.renatas-kitchen.com Indian Sizzler 3651 Lancaster Avenue (215) 386-7272 www.indiansizzlerphilly.com Copabanana University City 4000 Spruce Street (215) 382-1330 www.copabananauc.com Mizu Sushi Bar 111 South 40th Street (215) 382-1745 smartermizusushibar.epipay.com 27

Vietnam Café 816 South 47th Street (215) 729-0260 http://www.eatatvietnam.com/cafe Daleng Restaurant

Pattaya Thai Cuisine

4653 Walnut Street (267) 328-4653 www.dalengrestaurant.net

4040 Locust Street (215) 387-8533 www.pattayarestaurant.com

Irie Entree

Hadramout Restaurant

4001 Chestnut Street www.instagram.com/irieentree

136 South 45th Street (215) 386-0919

Ochatto 3608 Chestnut Street (215) 382-5555 www.ochattopa.com Savas Brick Oven Pizza 3505 Lancaster Avenue (215) 222-7777 www.savaspizza.com Kaffa Crossing 4421 Chestnut Street (215) 386-0504 www.kaffacrossingethiopian.com 28

Clarkville

Local 44

4301 Baltimore Avenue (215) 387-4992 www.clarkvillephilly.com

4333 Spruce Street (215) 222-2337 www.local44beerbar.com

Atiya Ola’s Spirit First Foods

Kilimandjaro

310 South 48th Street (215) 939-3298 www.spiritfirstfoods.com

4317 Chestnut Street (215) 387-1970

Vientiane Café 4728 Baltimore Avenue (215) 726-1095 www.vientiane-cafe.com

Kusina Philly 4612 Woodland Avenue (215) 222-1095 www.kusinaphilly.com

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Abyssinia 229 South 45th Street (215) 387-2424 www.abyssiniarestaurantbar.com Tedla Abraham, owner What’s your favorite thing about West Philly?

West Philly is a good place to live. I’ve been here for many years, and I’ve always enjoyed the community. The people are nice.

What’s important to you about having your business in West Philly?

We have great customers, from all kinds of backgrounds – university students, longtime neighborhood residents, and people from other parts of the city, too. People enjoy coming back to the restaurant and we have nice relationships with our community.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people buy from your business?

We offer gift certificates, and hope you will dine with us soon!

Meskerem

Walnut Street Café

225 South 45th Street (215) 222-2104

2929 Walnut Street (215) 867-8067 www.walnutstreetcafe.com

Galaxy West 5209 Market Street (215) 307-3455 http://galaxy-west.edan.io

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U-Town 110 South 40th Street (215) 382-1110 smarterutown.epipay.com

Thai Singha House

48th Street Grille

3906B Chestnut Street (215) 382-8001 www.thaisinghahousephilly.com

310 South 48th Street (267) 244-4764 www.48thstreetgrille.com

Dahlak 4708 Baltimore Avenue (215) 726-6464 www.dahlakrestaurant.com LaTao Hot Pot 3717 Chestnut Street (215) 921-6288 www.lataohotpot.com/universitycity Don Barriga 4443 Spruce Street (267) 292-5741 www.donbarriga.com Amari’s

Pho & Café Saigon

5037 Baltimore Avenue (215) 921-9552 www.amarisrestaurant.com

4248 Spruce Street (215) 222-6800 www.facebook.com/phocafesaigon4248

Aksum 4630 Baltimore Avenue (267) 275-8195 www.aksumcafe.com 31

Gojjo 4540 Baltimore Avenue (215) 386-1444 www.gojjo.us

Desi Village Indian Restaurant 4527 Baltimore Avenue (215) 382-6000 www.desivillage.net Ekta Indian Cuisine 106 South 40th Street (215) 222-7122 www.ektaindiancuisinephilly.com Queen of Sheba 4511 Baltimore Avenue (215) 382-2099 www.queenofshebaphiladelphia.com Buna Café 5121 Baltimore Avenue (610) 615-8575 www.bunacafephilly.com Studio 7 Lounge 277 South 60th Street (215) 748-2901 www.facebook.com/studiosevenlounge

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Booker’s Restaurant & Bar 5021 Baltimore Avenue (215) 883-0960 www.bookersrestaurantandbar.com

Dock Street Brewery West 701 South 50th Street (215) 726-2337 www.dockstreetbeer.com Aku’s Kitchen 5938 Chestnut Street (215) 476-3499 www.akuskitchen.com Festivals Restaurant & Lounge 5222 Walnut Street (215) 471-3378 www.facebook.com/festivals.nightclub Gold Standard Café 4800 Baltimore Avenue (215) 727-8247 www.thegoldstandardcafe.com 720 West Bistro 720 South 52nd Street (215) 472-4400 www.facebook.com/720westbistro Loco Pez 4631 Baltimore Avenue (215) 796-9890 www.locopez.com

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Coffee shops Green Line Café (3 locations in the Distrct)

United By Blue

• 4239 Baltimore Avenue (215) 222-3431 • 4426 Locust Street (215) 222-0799 • 3649 Lancaster Avenue (215) 382-2143 www.greenlinecafe.com

3421 Walnut Street (215) 222-1617 www.unitedbyblue.com

ELIXR @ Institute of Contemporary Art – University City 118 South 36th Street www.elixrcoffee.com

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Jezabel’s Argentine Café & Coffee 206-208 South 45th Street (215) 554-7380 www.jezabelscafe.com 34

Arterial Coffee 3100-02 Spring Garden Street (724) 919-5243 www.instagram.com/arterial.coffee

Stomping Grounds Social Justice Café 3859 Lancaster Avenue www.facebook.com/sgsocialjusticecafe Kim Paulus, general café manager, and Natasha Toney, business administration scholars coordinator at Youthbuild Charter High School, which runs the café.

What’s your favorite thing about West/Southwest Philly?

Natasha: The community! This neighborhood is so community centered. Even the neighboring businesses have been so inviting.

Kim: I don’t know that I’ve ever entered a space and felt such a warm and inviting welcome.

This community has been so supportive of us coming in – it’s amazing.

What’s important to you about having your business in West/Southwest Philly?

Kim: Really just the simple fact that West Philly is so very vibrant. It’s wonderful to be able to be part of that—but more than that, to be a space that reflects that. This is only made possible by what surrounds us. You become what you surround yourself with. This is an extraordinary neighborhood. I wouldn’t do it anywhere else.

What kinds of holiday gifts can people expect to find in your shop?

Natasha: We have an ongoing gift that we offer – it’s a fund called Pay it Forward, and we invite people to donate into this fund. Our whole mission is that everyone deserves a seat at the table. Everyone deserves to afford a cup of coffee in the neighborhood. Maybe someone’s a dollar short, or just needs a warm drink. We can pull from this fund, which is all donations, to pay it forward for someone else. People can do this as part of their holiday donations.

Kim: This stems out of our social justice work. We’re really looking to bring actual equity to this neighborhood. We want everyone in here, we want every voice. Everyone’s perspective is important and unique, every voice needs to be heard. If you’re doing your shopping and you want to stop by for a pick me up, we hope you’ll come say hi!

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Reanimator Coffee

Lulu Café

4705 Pine Street (215) 921-5953 www.reanimatorcoffee.com

4508 Walnut Street (215) 222-6688 www.lulucafeusa.com

Vagrant Coffee 4435 Baltimore Avenue (267) 292-2468 www.vagrantcoffee.com

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Knockbox Café 405 South 45th Street (215) 298-9012 www.instagram.com/knockboxphilly

Greenstreet Coffee Co.

Lucy’s Coffee Shop

4533 Baltimore Avenue (484) 459-8673 www.greenstreetcoffee.com

4423 Chestnut Street (215) 390-1885 www.lucyscoffeeshopphilly.com

Bart’s Bagels

Gia Pronto

3945 Lancaster Avenue (215) 596-5157 www.bartsbagels.com

Perelman Center – 3400 Civic Center Blvd.

(215) 386-1350 www.kitchengia.com

Tea-Do

Avril 50

3816-36 Chestnut Street (215) 796-9357 www.teadocafe.com

3406 Sansom Street (215) 222-6108 www.avril50.com

Satellite Café 701 South 50th Street (484) 640-8023 www.instagram.com/satellitecafe Grindcore House West

The Gables Cafe

4134 Chester Avenue (215) 825-6928 www.grindcorehouse.com

4600 Woodland Avenue (215) 386-1756 www.thegablescafe.com

Alif Brew & Mini Mart

Dottie’s Donuts

4501 Baltimore Avenue (215) 315-8427 http://alif-brew-mini-mart-inc.business.site

4529 Springfield Avenue (215) 662-0379 www.dotties.com

Metropolitan Bakery & Caféc

Mina’s World

4013 Walnut Street (215) 222-1492 www.metropolitanbakery.com

511 South 52nd Street (610) 492-1718 www.mw4u.net 37

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