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COVID – MAYBE IT’S TIME WE LEARNED TO LIVE WITH IT

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once rejected the now-familiar phrase As colder weather pushes people indoors, “new normal,” thinking the days of we’re likely to see an uptick in COVID casquarantines, lockdowns, of wearing es. We also are testing more than we did six face masks all the time, constantly months ago, so we’re going to see more posiusing hand sanitizer and struggling tive results. But small businesses and restauwith PPE shortages would be rela- rant and bar owners have pleaded with the tively short-lived. city for a seat at the table for a meaningful disMy thinking has since changed. cussion that results in anything other than a When I listened to Mayor Kenney and Dr. near-total lockdown of their operations.

Jim Kirk, co-owner of the Kite & Key, will Farley address members of the press on Monbe going on 13 years at 13th and Callowhill if day to roll out their sweeping new restrictions he’s able to stay in business. When on Philadelphians due to the rise in restrictions on indoor dining were COVID-19 cases, I thought: These lifted in September, he said he went seem pretty extreme. And – it’s go“above and beyond” to keep his ing to be hard to enforce this, parpatrons safe inside. That included ticularly when it comes to gatherspacing out tables and installing ings. physical dividers between them.

Dr. Farley says the virus is He criticized the mayor’s new respreading within households, in strictions as putting a stranglehold restaurants, in offices, in carpools on the city’s hospitality industry at and his “biggest worry” – that it’s a time when restaurants are rampspreading “a little bit everywhere.” ing up for the holidays and trying to Like energy, math, riddles, fake sell gift cards and run promotions. news, TikTok ads, cancel culture, “Who’s going to buy a gift card if Gritty, the Action News van and they don’t know the restaurant will God – the coronavirus is everybe open in six months? where!

“If we go back to what we did in @ RUFFTUFFDH On an episode of the Vox podthe spring, I think that the majoricast, “Today, Explained,” host Sean ty of restaurants in the city will be Rameswaram featured Dr. Aaron done. We just can’t survive. Nobody can surCarroll, a professor of pediatrics at Indiana vive like this,” he said.

University School of Medicine. The topic of And consider for a minute the staggering the show was, “Will Covid-19 cancel the holirate of unemployment as more and more busidays?” nesses close for good. What is the compromise Carroll’s short answer was essentially “no way,” though he cautioned listeners to be between taking every measure to save lives mindful around other people and practice so- from COVID and preventing other deathly ails? When the “nonessential” shopkeeper cial distancing. He also said: “We’re in this for closes up for the last time, who’s to say they the long haul.” won’t turn to some other lethal device to quell “We need to find ways to live with this now and try to find ways to do all these things safe- their pain?

For those who lose their jobs and have no ly because abstinence is only going to work for idea how they’ll pay their bills or keep a roof so long,” he said.

I agree. That’s why the city’s new “Safer over their heads, the ramifications are real. at Home” restrictions are too severe. Philly Many will suffer mental, emotional and physical breakdowns, especially those who are lowcould even be met with legal challenges.

So I called up Joshua Prince, chief counsel er-income and have no savings to fall back on.

The Indian economist Amartya Sen spent at the Civil Rights Defense Firm, because he secured a victory for a group of people who a lot of time during the 1980s writing about famine and poverty in Bengal. He studied food sued Gov. Tom Wolf earlier this year over his supplies, panic buying, hoarding, price gougstay-at-home order and won. A federal judge in Butler County ruled Wolf’s COVID restric- ing and analyzed socio-economic factors in tions on gathering limits were unconstitution- Bengal that led to declining wages, unemployal and that his business closure mandates vio- ment, and the like. He is credited with saying that the presence of disease kills, and so does lated due process. the absence of livelihood.

“There are a whole host of issues that arise It seems like we’re going backward. When with the types of regulations that Mayor KenKenney allowed indoor dining capacity to inney has announced because of the fact that crease to 50 percent in September, cases were with gatherings you have issues under the still rising then – on average of 100 a day. I First Amendment,” Prince told me.

“We talk about the different business-type know there are risks staying open, but the restrictions – you have due process and consequences of closing and disallowing people to live their lives freely who want to are so equal protection issues under the Fourteenth bad that maybe we’ve got to do it anyway.

Amendment.”

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STATE OF OUR CITY

PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY Last week, our The Big Picture showcased street artist Seper215 throwing up an installation on the corner of Hancock and Cecil B. Moore Sts. Seper tipped off a PW writer that on Saturday a host of other artists would be putting their designs up as well. Upon return Saturday, we caught up with an artist named Zerbe who put up this Native American with his fist up. We asked if the install had meaning, and Zerbe replied, “yeah, I want people to remember while they eat their turkey this Thanksgiving that these were the people we oppressed. This shit ain’t a celebration, it’s the biggest con in America we teach our kids.”

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Philly things...

100 MILLION DOLLARS

That the quarterback who became the laughingstock of the NFL two weeks ago for tripping over his own feet on the way to a touchdown on Sunday Night Football became the hero in the Eagles’ 27-17 loss to the listless New York Giants.

Daniel Jones ripped the Eagles for a 34-yard TD on the – wait for it – the same exact play call in which he fell on his face against the Birds on primetime three weeks prior when Jones ran for 80 yards and fell eight yards short of a six.

When asked about the play, Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards told the Inquirer, “Yeah, recognized it, repped it in practice, and things like that...I got inside the block. I should have been outside squeezing that ball back and making it cut back inside. So I fully take responsibility for that.”

That’s how much the University of Pennsylvania promised to give the School District of Philadelphia to remediate asbestos popping up in schools all across the city. Penn president Amy Gutmann, who threw bills at PSD like drunk dudes watching a dancer named “Melody” work the stage at Delilah’s, said she wanted to do something in these times that would have an “immediate impact.”

You splash $100 million anywhere and we think it’s safe to say, mission fucking accomplished. However, many say this PILOT figure pales in comparison to the estimated $35 million a year the Quakers would have to fork out in taxes, so is this merely Penn cheating the system and getting good press in one fell swoop?

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STATE OF OUR CITY

HE SAID IT...

“You’re asking this court to invalidate some 6.8 million votes, thereby disenfranchising every single voter in the commonwealth.

Can you tell me how this could possibly be justified?”

– This was U.S. District Court judge Matthew Brann, who was unfazed by the star power of former New York City mayor turned lead counsel for President Trump in Rudy Guiliani. Guiliani was in Brann’s court asking the judge to consider banning Pennsylvania votes, in addition to looking into counts in “mafia-like” cities like Philadelphia, as the Trump Administration still has yet to concede to apparent President-Elect Joe Biden.

Reading (and writing) is fundamental (and lucrative) We’ll be honest...we didn’t check to see just how massive of a deal this is (if at all), but it happened to a Philly native, so it’s our duty to give a hometown guy some pub. Shoutout goes to writer Jerry Philogene, recipient of a $50,000 grant for a book he wrote on Haitian art and its influence in the space. The book is called The Socially Dead and Improbable Citizen: Theorizing Visual Transformations of Haitian Citizenship. We’d love to tell you to pick it up or request a copy via your local bookstore, but they’re probably shuttered due to coronavirus restrictions. Damn it, Jim. Or is this on Tom, we’re not sure.

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— Lunchtime conversation for a pair of maskless construction types in reference to the City of Philadelphia’s Safer at Home policy released Monday. The purported “king of Philadelphia” was in reference to Mayor Jim Kenney, who, along with his trusty squire in Health Commissioner Tom Farley, announced restrictions that could cripple the city well into the new year. In yet another effort to curb a resurgence in COVID-19 positive apparently running amok throughout the city, Kenney and Co. have managed to piss off the people they’re trying to protect. This city has no shortage of LOL moments.

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Those were the final words Fergus Carey sent in a group text to his staff last week. The renowned bar mogul – who earned Philly icon status as the man behind Fergie’s Pub – was preparing his crew for impending unemployment. Over at City Hall, rumors of strict lockdown requirements were brewing, and for the first time this year, health officials reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases throughout the city.

In a year marked by economic hardship for small businesses, Carey was once again the bearer of bad news.

“We’ll be shuttering down the bars until god knows when. Maybe April,” he told PW in a recent interview.

“Business is dropping like mad.”

themselves.

During a Monday afternoon virtual press The indoor dining ban is a strict reversal of conference, Mayor Jim Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas Farley announced the 50 percent capacity allowance that floated some businesses through the fall. Since capacrestrictions that ban all indoor dining and limit outdoor seating to no more than four ity limits were relaxed in September, the city people per table – who must be from the same has reported a 700 percent increase in coronavirus cases. household. The restrictions go into Following Monday’s restrictions, place beginning this Friday and last Carey’s ventures now have no oththrough Jan. 1, 2021.

BY JESSE er option but to suspend operations The new mandate comes in reBUNCH and hunker down for the long winsponse to a rise in COVID cases ter ahead. Along with Fergie’s Pub throughout the city and also afin Center City, Carey owns Grace fects all events and gatherings, high Tavern in Fitler Square and The Fairview in schools and colleges, theaters and perforFairmount. Up until this year, he was co-ownmance spaces, bowling alleys and arcades, caer of the massively popular Belgian beer spot sinos, youth and community sports, and gyms Monk’s Cafe. Last Wednesday, Monk’s shutand senior centers. tered its doors entirely for the foreseeable fu“People mixing from different households without masks is exactly how this virus ture.

Originally from Dublin, Carey arrived in spreads,” said Farley, who expects restaurateurs will enforce the single-household policy Philadelphia during the 80’s. Working as a

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bartender, he climbed the ladder to ownership status by 1994 with the launch of Fergie’s. Being in the game for 25 years, he’s the type of guy who always remembers your name – and the type to put his employees over profits. After Monday’s announcement, that option is off the table.

“I’d hoped to stay open, even if I was just breaking even. If the staff were making money and getting paid, I’d be happy with that,” he said.

Carey said he understands the city is trying to save lives, but he’d like to see economic relief from officials.

“When you restrict our ability to do business, you need to give us aid.”

When Kenney was asked about what financial assistance his office could offer restaurant owners, he cited that the city has only reSEE RESTAURANTS, PAGE 8

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RESTAURANTS, FROM PAGE 7 ceived 6 percent of the CARES Act emergency funding awarded to Pennsylvania, despite the fact that Philadelphia makes up 12 percent of the state’s population.

Kenney stressed that Congress should be doing more.

“We cannot simply, as a city, handle this ourselves,” the mayor said.

Even at 50 percent capacity, Carey says his businesses were struggling. Fergie’s makes a good chunk of its income at the bar, which restrictions prohibit. And while they have a kitchen that’s open for take-out, it’s an expensive operation to maintain.

Fergie’s enjoyed a slight economic rebound in August when they expanded outdoor dining onto the street, seating up to 50 guests. With the cold weather settling in, these profits are beginning to evaporate.

“Take-out and freezing outdoor dining – that’s not going to cut it,” he said.

Earlier this year, Carey joined fellow restaurateur Nicole Marquis to form the Save Philly Restaurants coalition.

Marquis is the founder of HipCityVeg, Bar Bombón, and Charlie was a sinner. Composed of more than 200 business owners, the coalition petitions local and state officials for economic aid on behalf of restaurants. Notable coalition members include Steve Cook of Zahav, Ellen Yin of High Street and Jonathan Adams of Rival Bros. Coffee.

During the first wave of COVID cases, Marquis’ restaurants were lucky enough to receive assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program. But eight months into the pandemic, that money has run out.

“We just got through hiring everyone back, and now we’re looking at furloughs again,” says Marquis. “It’s utter chaos.”

Marquis and the Save Philly coalition agree that a second round of funding from the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program is the only way to ensure survival.

“Our government and leaders have had the entire summer to make sure we were in a safer place for the winter,” she added.

Jeff Hornstein, executive director of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, has more than a decade’s experience advocating for small businesses in the area. He said that scatter-shot leadership from the state and federal government has doomed the restaurant industry.

“Philadelphia just doesn’t have the resources,” he told PW. “The city budget is a drop in the bucket.

The $10 million COVID relief fund was sucked up in 20 minutes. The money has to come from Washington.”

Hornstein sees another round of PPP funding as the only way businesses can avoid a shutdown, though he’s skeptical it will happen. Applications for the PPP closed on Aug. 8, and the future of the program lies in Congress.

“Even if we get another round, businesses aren’t allowed to double dip. It’s operating on the crazy assumption that this would be over in six months,” he said.

Unlike Marquis’ restaurants, Carey hasn’t seen much government assistance.

Without relief, he resorted to starting a GoFundMe to save Fergie’s.

To his amazement, the campaign crowd-sourced $30,000 within its first 18 hours. As of Nov. 16, he’s raised $64,000, which will fund Fergie’s last weeks and assist in the reopening – whenever that may be.

This all comes after Fergie’s recorded a record year of sales in 2019.

“If you told me last year I’d be doing a GoFundMe to save the bar, I’d say you’re crazy,” said Carey.

Hornstein stressed that the beginnings of an economic recovery in the restaurant industry are still far off.

“Let’s be optimistic and say we get a COVID vaccine in late spring,” he said. “By the third quarter of 2021, we’ll only begin to see a recovery.”

It’s a timeline that extends well past Carey’s goal of reopening in April.

When the dust settles, where in Philly will the damage lie? Certainly all over, but Hornstein worries Center City small businesses are at increased risk. As white-collar companies adopt work-from-home models and office buildings remain empty, the bars and restaurants that once depended on them will go under.

Looking ahead, Carey is equally concerned that another lockdown will permanently change the landscape of Philly’s vibrant food and drink institutions.

“What’s our city going to look like after this? Scarred and desolate?” Carey mused. “‘Remember Dirty Franks?’ they’ll say. ‘Remember Monk’s?’”

“Our government and leaders have had the entire summer to make sure we were in a safer place for the winter.”

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his is a tough time to be a cop in Philadelphia. With the COVID-19 me last pandemic, police officers are highng a Goly susceptible to catching the disave the ease, as they come into close conu’re cratact with many people while on . the job. nnings of Despite a near public lockdown initiated ant indus-to contain the spread of COVID-19, the police have dealt with an increase in murders, robt a COVIDberies and other crimes. The police have also y the thirdbeen called upon to shut down block parties to see awhere scores of intoxicated people behaved rashly as if they were immune to the infecast Carey’stious disease.

These past months have also been a conPhilly willtentious time as violent protestors and lootbut Horn-ers took to the streets to protest the death of businessesGeorge Floyd by Minneapolis police officers ar compa-and later grievances. Philly cops were beratand officeed as they attempted to maintain peace and nd restau-order. They were attacked physically by anwill go un-gry mobs, looters and vandals. Even worse, as I’ve been told by several cops, is that police concernedofficers, rather than the violent offenders, are rmanentlybeing prosecuted by the DA’s office. brant food Cops also tell me that the leadership of the city does not support them. The cops see the like aftercity’s political leadership bending over backmused. ward to appease rioters and other criminals at ll say. ‘Re-the expense of law-abiding residents, business owners, workers, and the police.

I’ve been covering the cops in this city for many years. I’ve been out on the street with

patrol officers, detectives and narcotic officers, has launched a progressive Crime Prevention and Violence Reduction Strategy,” Commisand I talk and correspond with cops regularly. I’ve interviewed several of the city’s past sioner Outlaw wrote in the introduction to police commissioners, such as Sylvester John- the plan. “This strategy is based on research, thorough evaluation of current and son, Charles Ramsey, and the late past strategies, and input from inJohn Timoney. ternal and external stakeholders.

To be fair, as I’ve covered the Our findings illuminate the need cop’s complaints about police leadto reinforce and expand our curership here recently, I reached out rent ‘Operation Pinpoint’ strategy to the current commissioner, Danby grounding our work in common ielle M. Outlaw, and requested an goals – increase community safety, interview to get her side. I wanted and enhance this strategic frameto ask the commissioner about the work to foster effective coloration to city’s climbing murder rate, the reduce violent crime.” civil unrest and violence, and how The email also provided a link to the police plan to protect business“Operation Pinpoint,” which states es and people. I also asked the comthat it combines the most effective missioner to respond to complaints elements of the community-orifrom the largely disgruntled rank ented and intelligence-led policing and file.

PAULDAVISONCRIME.COM models.

I received an email from the po“Operation Pinpoint is a multilice department’s public affairs offaceted crime fighting and information sharfice that stated Commissioner Outlaw would ing strategy designed to identify, collect, ananot be able to accommodate my interview relyze, and disseminate information that officers quest. Rather than agreeing to be interviewed and commanders need to target the worst vioand respond to direct questions, the email prolent offenders and areas,” the message stated. vided links to the Philadelphia Police Depart“Combining ‘hot-spot’ policing, offender ment’s policies and a statement from Commisfocus, problem-solving, and community posioner Outlaw addressed to Philadelphians. licing, along with using data, technology, and One link was to the police department’s on-the-ground experience, this strategy “pinCrime Prevention & Violence Reduction Acpoints” our worst offenders and neighborhood tion Plan, which was released this past June. attractors for crime, and operates in conjunc“Since my appointment as Police Commistion with the community, within our most volsioner, the Philadelphia Police Department

PAUL DAVIS

atile targeted areas.”

The email did not provide a response from the commissioner regarding the complaints from cops, but in response to my question about her leadership, the email provided the below statement: “I want you to know that I am committed to three primary goals: (1) crime prevention and reduction; (2) community engagement and inclusion; and (3) organizational excellence. My vision for the Philadelphia Police Department is to continue to be a leader in national best practices while raising the bar on our professionalism and accountability to the people we serve.

“As the nation’s 4th largest police department, it is crucial that we are introspective and strategic. It is my belief that the crime and violence impacting our communities are not insurmountable. We can turn the tide while enhancing overall community safety with holistic, data-informed strategies that are grounded in enforcement and balanced with compassion.”

As the commissioner and all Philadelphia police officers know, crime, contention and COVID-19 make for tumultuous times in Philadelphia.

Paul Davis’ Crime Beat column appears here each week. He is a Philadelphia writer who has written extensively about organized crime, cybercrime, street crime, white-collar crime, crime fiction, crime prevention, espionage and terrorism.

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True patriots uphold the law We are witnessing an attempt to subvert our election process through demagoguery and disinformation.

While we understand that in every election there are winners and losers, never before in our national history have we seen such dishonesty and blatant attempts to deceive in order to overturn the results of an election.

Now we must ask, at what point do such acts become sedition? Are the actions by the current administration in effect “incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority”? As an example, the call by some elected officials in Pennsylvania, all Republi-

cans, to question the certification of our election results for no good reason other than they are unhappy with the results.

It is with this question that I ask, how do we go about prosecuting these acts of sedition? How do “We The People” file a complaint against them and insist they be prosecuted?

Can we also name their enablers?

Those who fund them and propagate the false statements that are inciting violence in our nation?

We must defend our nation. True patriots uphold the law, they don’t incite sedition. And it is time we put a stop to it.

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THE SHOUT OUT

Lisa Longo | Phoenixville

Mayor, council responsible for police brutality Re: Philly’s new PW: “All the news that they won’t print,” Nov. 12: Congrats on your new position! I for one I’m a progressive but I’m excited to hear some alternate points of view. I would really love to see the paper focus on the fact that police brutality in Philadelphia could have been controlled by our mayor for the last three years.

Don’t the police report to the mayor?

Couldn’t policies have changed in our police

department with some initiative by the mayor?

The way I see it, the mayor and city council are responsible for the police brutality just as much as the individual officers. They could have changed things years, heck, decades ago. No one is holding them accountable.

We’re pointing fingers at them and somebody should.

Here’s the hoping that you do! Best of luck!

Dan Lieberman | Garnet Valley

The people spoke; Trump should accept it After voting for Biden along with my family and friends, we still don’t feel secure that our votes will be heeded and that our country can start to be unified again.

We wish that Trump and his allies would do the right thing and graciously accept the voice of the people and let Biden do his job.

A Fairmount resident

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Earlier this week, the city introduced more shutdown measures as COVID cases spiked.

Your turn: What do you think about the new restrictions?

Send your thoughts to voices@philadelphiaweekly.com

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Mayor Kenney’s unconstitutional COVID restrictions Philadelphia Mayor Kenney’s recently imposed COVID restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings, schools and businesses in Philadelphia are not only ultra-vires, as the mayor and city council lack the legal authority to enact such draconian restrictions, but are explicitly and unquestionably unconstitutional under the Pennsylvania and U.S. constitutions.

As recently held by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania in County of Butler, et al. v. Wolf, et al. in relation to Gov. Wolf’s regulations on indoor and outdoor gatherings, schools and businesses, these types of restrictions violate the First Amendment, as well as due process and equal protections as provided for by the 14th Amendment.

In fact, anyone, who cares in the slightest about his/her inalienable and inviolate rights, would be horrified to learn, as detailed in the Butler decision, of the completely arbitrary and capricious manner in which these regulations were imposed – not only was there an absolute lack of scientific data, but it reflects a governor who simply implemented whatever was proposed by a group, unknown by the governor, and the members of which lacked

any medical or scientific training or education. Let that one sink in for a minute…

As an attorney in a law firm that has successfully – in fact, undefeatedly – defended numerous businesses across the commonwealth in relation to the enforcement of these types of ultra-vires and unconstitutional restrictions, unless we stand up to these usurpations of our rights, our “rights” become mere privileges of peasants that may be revoked at will and with impunity. In no better point of fact that the regulations apply to thee (i.e. all of us mere peasants) and not to me (i.e. the ruling class such as the mayor), one need look no further than to Mayor Kenney’s prior restrictions closing restaurants in Philadelphia, while he dined on Aug. 30, without a mask, indoors, in a large and completely occupied restaurant in Maryland.

While you and I are subjected to these unconstitutional mandates precluding even family gatherings during Thanksgiving, I’m sure Mayor Kenney will be having a no-expenses-spared Thanksgiving with his extended family, without concern of these regulations being enforced against him. Sure is nice, to be King…

Joshua Prince, Esq. | Prince Law Offices, P.C.

Philly needs to change I love Philly. It’s my home, my town, and in my blood. Despite living and working in Harrisburg, New York City, Denver, Dubai and now in Tulsa, I long for a fundamental sea change in policy to save our town from under-funded pension debt, inefficient departments, and an affordable housing crisis so vast it will likely engulf, segregate and outright

fracture the city into two separate towns.

I am glad you separated conservative policy and governance from Trumpism (I voted for Biden too). The two are extremely distinct; one is actual policy ideas for governance derived from shared facts and well researched opinions, the other is built on the lies of a single delusional person.

Erik Louis Soliván, Esquire

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hilly. This week, beyond getting to host any indoor dining until after Jan. another politicized Lodestone 1, 2021, with outdoor dining limited to four you can drive into the ground members (even then just family, but isn’t that with the Four Seasons Total a nebulous term when considering all local Landscaping press conferMob and occasional Larry, Darryl and Darryl ence-inspired Fraud Street Run groupings), but, hey – fact over feelings, kids.

– this month’s “bad things hapWine, wine and more wine pen in Philadelphia” drawn-out trope – this By the way, remember last week when I city has recently been treated to a fresh start hinted that Jose Garces’s Tinto redux was goas far as editorial positions and local journaling to focus on the wine lover in you? The Iron ism is concerned.

Chef’s Rittenhouse region Basque boite now Philadelphia Weekly readers already know has a new, spruced up bottle shop filled with that this newspaper has a novel right/conserhandsomely curated Spanish wines to go with vative news and opinion outlook with a fresh his handsomely curated new menu. Considereditor to show for it in Jenny DeHuff. At the ing too that the Rittenhouse area also just welsame time, last week, Gabriel Escobar – Philcomed Audrey Taichman’s Cook switcheroo adelphia Inquirer writer and newsroom vice (a tony wine shop called Audrey Claire Cork) president – was named that paper’s news and that Greg Vernick has an eponymously editor. Two weeks before that, Kate Dailey named wine salon right next to his eponywas named Philadelphia Magazine’s new top mously named restaurant, expect everyone editor, at the same time its Writer at that you love along the Square to have Large, Ernest Owens, was named Ediwine breath. Yay, holidays. tor at Large. CBS3 installed a shiny new Surprise album

BY A.D. antenna at its transmission tower in AMOROSI Just when you weren’t paying atRoxborough for a greater quality overtention, new-fangled Philly dirt bike the-air signal for its viewers in the Delenthusiast Lil Uzi Vert dropped a suraware and Lehigh Valleys. Hell, I even bought prise album release on Friday with his pal a new, lighter concealer (for the winter season and fellow rapper Future in “Pluto X Baby shading) and a lip brush for my Zoom press Pluto.” OK. Fine. Rappers drop new albums conferences with Mayor Kenney, Managing sans notice all the time. It’s the new industry Director Tumar Alexander, and Health Comstandard. What’s cool and fascinating and sad missioner Thomas Farley, M.D. is what came next: First an Uzi tweet promisPoint is, this is a magnificent and signifiing a quick follow-up to “Pluto X Baby Pluto.” cant time of change and empowerment – even That same day, however, Uzi tweeted that he clarity – in the Philadelphia news industry, be had these two new albums in him, and “then it print or broadcast, and I’m more than a litI’m out,” signaling perhaps that he was done tle curious as to what all of it means to you. with music. This wouldn’t be the first time How truly inspired and inquiring you will be Uzi has threatened real retirement, and he by the diversity of voice, of opinion. Because, did manage to take three years off between alquite frankly, none of us are doing this for bums before 2020’s Eternal Atake drop. Then ourselves, for our health – Philadelphia’s again, I’ve seen him driving down Washington newsies are doing this because you deserve it.

Avenue on his long, souped-up dirt bike so Maybe having the paper of record run a many times, Uzi may just have another obses“2020 Philadelphia Inquirer Dining Guide” sion beyond fashion and music. might seem a little daft and insensitive at this Reef the Lost Cauze point in time, considering how Farley anThere is old school. There is new school. nounced on Monday that Philly (“and hopefulThen there is longtime Philly rapper Reef the ly neighboring counties”) will not be allowed Lost Cauze, a school unto himself. Reef hasn’t

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Warmdaddy’s re-do A ray of sunshine where the restaurant-live venue blues is concerned, literally, comes in that the South Philly blues club and soul music eaterie Warmdaddy’s, which closed over the summer, is getting a re-do from owners Robert and Benjamin Bynum for North Broad Street. Stay tuned.

Masked Philly: Paul M. Eaton In Icepack’s continuing saga of asking mask-donning local celebrities what they’ve been up to, beyond the pale during C-19’s pandemic, I reached out this week to Girard College music educator Paul M. Eaton.

Better known to Philadelphians as the man/musician behind P.M. & the New Breed – the ‘90s born funk/R&B ensemble responsible for albums such as “Hardcore Funkin’ Soul,” and more than a gazillion sweaty live shows in the area with PhunkyMan and The Roddenberries – Eaton has also maintained a heralded career teaching muImage | Courtesy Paul M. Eaton sic at Girard College for the past 20 years. For such high caliber work, he was nominated for a Regional Emmy for his Girard students’ writing and singing collaboration with Curtis Institute of Music (a children’s opera “Anansi and the Great Light,” the documentary of which, created by WHYY, was nominated for the Emmy). And now, he is newly nominated for a Grammy educator award and has made the semi-finals.

With classroom time and live gigs at a standstill, Eaton has made sure his creativity was still moving forward. “I have almost

finished my next recording with my band Phunkyman and have released the first single “Nobody knows My Name” on all streaming platforms,” he said. “I’m getting ready to drop the second single in three weeks, “Just To Be,” and the album should be ready for release late in December. I am also helping my church, The Greater Philadelphia Church of Christ, as the music minister by producing social distance music videos for their online services.

It’s a daunting task, coordinating a choir and band to individually record musical arrangements that I create and then compile them for worship videos, but it’s worth it.”

As far as mask wearing goes, Eaton is all for it, as it’s essential in curbing the spread of the virus. “As a school teacher, a parent, and a person who is immuno-compromised with diabetes, AND have had friends that have contracted COVID-19 with many succumbing to the virus, a mask is a simple yet vital tool for combatting this virus. This is a non-issue. I understand some people tiring of wearing a mask or not YET being personally affected, but this is a matter of life or death. Put on the mask...period.”

It’s no surprise that the first thing Eaton will do when the masks can come off is sing.

“As a professional musical artist, teacher, mentor, coach and entertainer, singing is my life,” he stated. What he will do until that happens, is stay hopeful about the recent Grammy educator award nomination.

“I would love to be able to represent my family, students, my school, Girard College, My Alma Maters Performing Arts HS and University of Hartford, The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale, and musicians everywhere by demonstrating perseverance, excellence and artistry in education and life.”

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inger, songwriter and guitarist, Jay Carlis has released “Here We Are,” his Americana, solo debut. But his interest in music dates back to his childhood.

Carlis hails from the Lehigh Valley, and after a stint in his mother’s musical theater troupe, he began songwriting as a teenager. After taking an extended break from songwriting as an adult, Carlis found himself called back to his guitar and notebook and the songs came spilling out.

The joy and heartache of marriage and the challenge and celebration of raising young children inform the emotions and storytelling of his return to the craft. His songwriting style developed, inspired by great modern songwriters like Jason Isbell, Josh Ritter, Drive-byTruckers and Hiss Golden Messenger.

In 2017, he was a finalist in the Philadelphia Songwriters Project competition.

His musical foundation is steeped in Americana and folk from his many years covering Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan tunes. As a high-schooler, he was part of a roving pack of like-minded, guitar-playing kids who sang around campfires at Bear Rocks on the AppaJay Carlis can’t wait to get back to lachian Trail, on benches in the Allenplaying live music with The Barrel town Rose Gardens at night and parking Fires. Image | Holden Blanco lots of Grateful Dead and Phish shows.

PW recently caught up with Carlis to day, whether the songs are personal or stories universal. talk about his new album and his career.

In addition to your solo work, you’re about other characters, there always needs to You began writing songs as a teenager.

Talk about your early interest in music. be an emotional hook that catches me. And also the lead singer and principal songwriter for The Barrel Fires, a Philly-based performing is a way of connecting that emoWho were your first influences, and why rock band. And you’re from the Lehigh Valtional experience with other people. were you drawn to songwriting and perYour solo debut, “Here We Are,” was just ley. Has the Philly music scene impacted forming? released. How did it come together? What’s your music and career? What’s it like to be My mom ran a theater workshop for kids so a part of the local music community? been the response from your fans?

I actually started performing when I was realThe Philly-scene has definitely had a big After a year or two of living through some ly young. I did a solo number in a Cedar Crest impact on me. It starts with XPN. College musical when I was 9 or 10. Then I pretty big changes in my life and the We are so lucky to have such a powstarted getting into rock music when I was in world around me, I ended up with a erhouse independent radio station middle school: Pearl Jam’s “Ten” and Guns N’ bunch of songs that all came from

BY EUGENE here. I’ve found so much new music the same voice and carried similar Roses. I sang GNR’s “Don’t Cry” off the “Use ZENYATTA on XPN that has shaped my songthemes. My wife really loved the new Your Illusion” record in the eighth-grade talwriting. And then to have Helen tunes and I wanted to record these ent show, and I’ll admit I liked the attention Leicht and John Vettese playing my tunes and get them onto her Spotify that got me from some of the girls. Then I got music on the station is such a thrill. into the Doors, Led Zeppelin, and ultimately playlists. So I went to Jay Levin (exthe Grateful Dead. I started playing guitar at ecutive producer) and Ross Bellenoit (produc- I’m so grateful for everything they do.

And then there are the amazing artists that er) of Turtle Studios to make it happen. Ross about 14, but it was when I finally could sing I’ve gotten to know and work with, Ross Beland play at the same time a couple years later dug the tunes and shared my vision of a real intimate, earthy record. He brought the band lenoit first and foremost. He’s such a gentle that I took off. genius and an incredible songwriter in his together: Tommy Geddes on drums, Nate I started writing poetry in high school, own right. I’ve learned so much from him.

Gonzales on keys, Jeff Hiatt on bass, Brittney thinking me and my buddies were part of Katie Barbato, an amazing singer/songwriter Ann Tranbaugh on backing vocals, and really some new beat generation, following in the brought the tunes to life. Ross played electric and all around super kind person, has been a footsteps of Jack Kerouac. I took a music guitar, mandolin, banjo, lap steel, all these mentor for me and graced the record with her course my first year at Haverford College and beautiful voice on Fire and Flood. amazing sounds that bring diversity to the restarted writing for an assignment. I remember And I have to tell you about my favorite lyrically riffing off a Lawrence Ferlinghetti cord but also tie it all together with this raw night from early 2020 when I got to join an abAmericana feel. poem to write my first tune. I started taking solutely incredible lineup of Philly musicians And the fans are loving it. Folks who are other people’s poems and putting them to in a Robert Hunter tribute at the Ardmore really spending time with the record, getting music, singing harmonies with friends. And I to know it, and finding their own meaning in Music Hall. I met Dan Drago of the 25 O’Clock kept writing as a way of expressing emotions that I really didn’t know how to talk about or the music. That’s one of the things I like about Podcast while we were both nervously waiting to get in front of a big, excited crowd of these songs is that they are very relatable and process in any other way. It’s still the same to-

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Grateful Dead fans. I was the first person to front the full band and the energy just took off. I played two songs and then spent the rest of the night dancing with my friends in the audience. People were coming up to me and high-fiving me. Justin Mazer played the most amazing “Terrapin Station” with the Dead Friends and the place was on fire. That’s where I met Mike Caroto, who joined me in August at 118 North Wayne when I celebrated the release of the new record. So it was just this electric atmosphere, meeting so many local musicians who share my love of the Dead, performing and then joining the crowd. It was so much fun and full of energy and then, bam, six weeks later, the whole scene is just shut down. I know a lot of us who were there hold onto that night like it is frozen in time.

It was such an amazing night and I need to give a huge THANK YOU to Jesse Lundy of Point Entertainment for inviting me.

How have the pandemic and all of its closures affected your career? How have you spent your downtime?

Well for me there really is no downtime. I have a full-time job working in the solar power industry that keeps me pretty busy, and then a wife, three kids, two guinea pigs and six chickens at home. In some ways there is really less time these days. I used to travel for work and get time to read and write and just be with myself. That led to some of the best songs on the record, just reflecting on this world we’re living in and my place in it. There isn’t much of that quiet time these days. I’ve been able to get together with The Barrel Fires a few times since March. We set up outside at a safe distance and let loose. I feel so blessed to have found such good friends who really enjoy the challenge of playing original music. Mike Kay, Josh Meyer and Dave Rodbart really encourage me to keep writing so we can try new things and bloom as a band.

What’s ahead for you after the pandemic passes? Live shows? More new music?

Oh man, hugs. When this thing passes I’m going to go around and grab all my friends and hug them. That’s the first thing that I’m going to do. And yeah, getting out and playing live shows with The Barrel Fires. I can’t wait to be back on stage with those guys, connecting with the crowd.

We’ve got a bunch of material that we’ve been playing for a while too that needs to be recorded. It’s a little more rock’n’roll than Here We Are, more in line with our Run Around Years EP. I can’t wait to get back to Turtle Studios and make another record, but I have the feeling it is going to have to wait a little while longer.

What are the best ways for your fans to keep up-to-date with what you’re doing?

Instagram @thebarrelfires and Facebook: Jay Carlis.

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ndie, blues and rock outfit rock and gospel in this one with lyrthe Greg Sover Band re- ics that make you remember why leased its six-song EP, “The you are in certain situations to beParade,” last month. The gin with,” Sover said.

EP features five originals “It’s Never Too Late,” is a gentle, and the band’s interpreta- acoustic tribute to the singer’s late tion of the Cream classic, mother who passed away a decade “Politician.” ago this year. “It’s never too late to Recorded in Germantown, “The work things out. … We’ve always Parade” was co-produced by Garry been together, no, I won’t forget,” Lee and Mike Tarsia with Sover. he promises.

In addition to his impasSover pays homage to sioned vocals, pointed Cream with his version of songwriting and blister“Politician,” which preBY EUGENE ing lead guitarwork, the miered on WXPN’s The ZENYATTA band features Garry Lee Key, which raves, “Sover’s on bass guitar and backpersonal touches including vocals, drummer Tom ing more bluesy riffs and Walling, guitarist Allen James and impassioned vocals allow him to keyboardist Wally Smith. Gloria have a new take on the classic rock Galante performs harp on select piece.” tracks.

The EP finishes up with the drivThe EP kicks off with the hard ing, “Never Gonna Stop,” a Henrocking “Wake Up,” a searing call drix-inspired rocker that highlights for the listener to truly grasp what Sover’s wailing lead vocal. “I wrote it is like to walk in the shoes of the riff first, and I wanted this one a Black person in contemporary to have a rock sound, but blues America. Contrastingly, “Feelin feel,” he says. “I speak about leavSumthin’” is an uplifting rocker. “I ing behind everything that held you tried to capture the country, blues, back in any way.”

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The band has spent the last few years maktoday. The song “Wake Up” I wrote as a searing a mark for itself with high-profile per- ing call for the listener to truly grasp what it formances that include WXPN’s XPoNential is like to walk in the shoes of a Black person Festival and Free at Noon live radio broadcast, in contemporary America. The response from two years as a finalist in the Memphis-based the fans has been great, and I really appreciate International Blues Challenge and two per- their support.

You’ve had a lot of high-profile appearformances for ALT104.5’s Live at 5 broadcast. ances in recent They have charted on years. How have the Roots Top 50 Blues pandemic and all of Rock stations across the closures impactthe country and their ed your career? How “Jubilee” EP reached did you spend your No. 20 on Living Blues downtime, and what Magazine’s radio are your plans after charts. In 2019, they the pandemic passwere named one of es?

WMMR’s Local Shots A lot of gigs were Artists of the Month. canceled this year due They have supportto the pandemic, ined artists including cluding festivals and TheYardbirds, Jeffrey special appearances.

Gaines, Jimmy ViviHowever, I have manno, Tommy Conwell & aged to stay busy. the Young Rumblers, Earlier this year, I reSonny Landreth, Marleased a single called, cus King Band, Walter “Politician,” then the Trout, Popa Chubby, EP, and I did a bunch Ana Popovic, Indigeof Facebook and Insnous, Quinn Sullivan, tagram Live gigs for Davy Knowles, Jamie radio shows. During McLean, Johnny A., my downtime, I’ve Rusted Root, Nick done a lot of songwritSchnebelen and Garing. I’m always thinkland Jeffreys. ing about the next PW recently caught album, so I’m always up with Sover to chat writing. The big plan about the band and is to go on the road the new music. when this pandemic Talk a little about passes. I miss playing how you got interlive and I miss the ested in music. Who stage. were some of your What’s it like to early influences? be part of the Philly My dad got me into music scene? Is Philmusic. He also plays adelphia a place to the guitar, and I rebe for rising musimember him getting Greg Sover included a moving tribute cians? Are there any me my first guitar to his late mother on his band’s latest local acts you’re eswhen I was about 5 album. Image | Jeff Fasano Photography pecially tuned into years old. He showed these days? me how to play one It’s great being a part of Philly’s music song when I was 13, but I am predominantly self-taught. Growing up Haitian, Kompa and scene. Philly is home to some of the most talented people on Earth. It’s a great place Zouk were the styles of music often played at our house, and I also became a fan of mu- to hone your craft and get sharp on your instrument. I think of legends that came from sic spanning all genres from rap to country.

Philly, from Pattie Labelle all the way to BeanJay-Z, Bob Marley and Dwight Yoakam were ie Sigel and many more who have left their major influences and Jimi Hendrix and Stevie mark in this city. It’s a place for rising musiRay Vaughan made me want to play blues and cians to come and get noticed because Philly rock.

You recently released your EP, “The is packed with people who love music, going to Parade.” How did it all come together? shows and supporting our scene. I’m a big fan of local acts Kuf Nots and Andorra.

What’s been the response from your fans?

What are the best ways for people to stay We recorded this EP in Germantown and it was produced by Garry Lee, Mike Tarsia and up to date with what you’re doing?

Instagram is the best place to keep with myself. I wanted something different on this me: @gregsover and @gregsoverband, and EP, a heavier sound with louder guitars and vocals that keep the listener hooked. Lyrically, on Facebook, @GregSoverBand. You can also check out my official website, Gregsover.com.

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Looking for a great Thanksgiving meal? We asked Philly restaurants to send us their best deals, and they responded. There are loads of options – including a few from folks happy to provide some holiday cheer for those looking for adult libations. Check out our listings below to find the Thanksgiving meal that is perfect for you, but, after the city announced new COVID restrictions on Monday, be sure to contact the restaurant before heading over to see if anything has changed.

Scarpetta

Scarpetta at The Rittenhouse is offering a four-course, prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. Dishes include Italian favorites with a holiday twist like pancetta wrapped heritage turkey, sweet potato gnocchi with brown butter and sage and pumpkin cheesecake made with Philadelphia cream cheese and kabocha pumpkin. $75 per person. scarpettarestaurants.com.

Lacroix Fork

Fork will be open and taking reservations from 1 to 7pm on Thanksgiving. Available for parties of up to four inside, and groups of up to six outside, guests can enjoy Fork’s feast at $75 per person. To start, each person at the table will have their choice of Green Salad with Walnuts and Pears, Grapes and Burrata, Carrot Ginger Soup or Boston Mackerel with Sweet Potato. Similarly, each guest will choose their entree from the line-up of: Trout with Shaved Leeks, Short Rib with Jus and Horseradish or Green Meadow Farm Turkey with Cranberry Chutney and Gravy. Familystyle sides, served for every table, include: Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts, Anadama Herb Stuffing, Parker House Rolls, Mashed Potatoes and Wild Rice Stuffed Squash. To cap off the meal with something sweet, each guest will take their pick of Classic Apple Pie, Kabocha Squash Pie, Salted Honey Custard Pie or Dark Chocolate Budino. forkrestaurant.com

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Lacroix, the Rittenhoue’s signature restaurant that remains closed at this time, is offering a special takeaway menu for families and friends to enjoy a luxurious Thanksgiving meal in the comforts of their own homes. The menu has been curated by Lacroix’s Executive Chef Jon Cichon with a focus on locallysourced, seasonal ingredients and includes luxury addons. Dishes include Herbs de Provence roasted turkey breast, maple glazed turkey thighs, sage and chestnut bread stuffing, caramelized brussels sprouts with pancetta, Foie Gras Torchon and seasonal marmalade and Osetra Caviar. $450 plus option add-ons ranging from $10 - $165 (Feeds 8-10 people). rittenhousehotel. com.

Presidential Suite Private Thanksgiving Feast

For the first time ever, you can be thankful with up to 15 of your closest family and friends with a Thanksgiving celebration in our newly renovated presidential suite at Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. You and your guests will enjoy the Presidential Suite all to yourselves for three hours and at only $65 per person (10 person minimum). Plus dinner. sofitel-philadelphia. com

Chez Colette

Enjoy a family-style dinner in Chez Colette for up to four people. All courses served family-style. First course includes Pickled Shrimp Cocktail, Caesar Salad, Charred Octopus Tartine and Cheese & Charcuterie Board. Entrees include Herb Brined Turkey, Roasted Garlic Turkey Jus, Short Rib Pot e Feu, Seared Salmon, Crab Veloute, Pickled Onions. Vegetables/ Starches include Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Cornbread Stuffing, House Made Cranberry Chutney.

Dessert includes Salted Caramel Apple Tart, Pumpkin Cremeux and Chocolate Pot de Crème. Each table will enjoy a selection of all dishes above! $65 per person.

Take-out/pick-up must be placed by Nov. 20. Pick-up on Thanksgiving Day. To-go orders are available for up to 15 people. $60 per person. sofitel-philadelphia.com

Devil’s Alley/Smokin’ Bettys

Thanksgiving dinner at Devil’s Alley in Rittenhouse Square or Smokin’ Betty’s in Midtown Village is an annual tradition! First course – Butternut Squash Soup; Main Course – pick one Roasted Turkey or Bourbon Glazed Ham; select three sides including mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, charred brussels sprouts, whipped sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese or grilled sweet potatoes; Dessert – pick one Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie. Available for $45 per person for adults, or $20 per person for children (minus the soup). Devilsalleybarandgrill.com smokinbettys.com

Red Owl Tavern

Thanksgiving Day at Red Owl Tavern: Breakfast Pick-Up: 8 – 11am. Thanksgiving Menu: 11am – 7pm.

3-course prix fixe for $55, or available al la carte. Visit redowltavern.com for details.

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Rex 1516

Rex 1516, Philadelphia’s go-to for elevated Southern cuisine, is offering Thanksgiving dinner to-go for two ($120) and four ($230), including Buttermilk Biscuits, Chanterelle & Green Bean Strudel, Smoked Brisket Shells & Cheese, Andouille & Cornbread Stuffing, Smoked Turkey Roulade, and Sweet Potato Pie. Beverage offerings from Beverage Manager Alex Tack, include an Aperitif ($25 for 2 / $45 for 4) with London Dry Gin, bonded apple brandy, dry vermouth, curried lemon, mint and a Digestif ($30 for 2 / $55 for 4) with Laphroaig Scotch, blended scotch, luxardo bitter Bianco, lemon-cayenne shrub, parsley. Rex 1516 is taking pre-orders through Nov. 23 for pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Orders can be placed by calling 267-319-1366 or via email (lucio@sojournphilly.com, heather@rex1516.com). www.rex1516.com

The Olde Bar

Three Thanksgiving packages are available, including one that’s $95 (serves 2 with leftovers), $60 per additional guest that includes a feast from start to finish. Other packages are a cheese and charcuterie display ($30), and whole pies that are $18 each. www.TheOldeBar.com

Hudson Table

Order by Nov. 20 for pick-up Nov. 25 between 2-6pm. Feeds four people. $125 per kit. Their high-end meal kits are back for a limited time.

Reheating/finishing instructions will be provided. This meal kit is intended to be 4 servings. Brined and Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy and Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Garlic and Sage Stuffing, Creamy Pumpkin Soup, Twice Baked, Potato Casserole, Glazed Brussel Sprouts, Seasonal Berry Cobbler. hudsontable.com

The Twisted Tail The Society Hill Southern-inspired restaurant and bar is offering a safe alternative for those not interested in spending hours in the kitchen on Thanksgiving. From noon-9pm on Nov. 26, The Twisted Tail will offer a prix-fixe meal ($49/person, $25/child under 10) with guest’s choice of entrée, including Roasted Lancaster Turkey, Braised Short Rib, Pineapple Glazed Ham, Herb Crusted Prime Rib or Honey-BBQ Glazed Salmon, plus a bevy of sides served family style, including mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, cornbread stuffing, and more. Dessert will include fresh baked mini pumpkin, pecan and apple pies. Reservations can be made by calling 215558-2471. thetwistedtail.com

Eatible Delights Catering

Are you looking to upgrade your Turkey Day feast? Eatible Delights Catering of Northwest Philly has deluxe options that go beyond the traditional Thanksgiving bird. They offer Top Round Roast Beef, Grilled Salmon, Smoky Sticky BBQ Ribs, and Turkey Wings as non-traditional mains with soulful sides such as creamy four-cheese macaroni and cheese, candied yams, wild rice, collard greens, and more. Order no later than Monday, Nov. 23.

Call 215-236-3900. Eatibledelightscatering.com

Feast Your Eyes Feast Your Eyes has adapted its Thanksgiving menu so folks can order as little as two portions. Besides the à la carte menus, it offers a Box of Thanksgiving: a complete meal for 2 to 4 with many of the classics and a selection of vegan and gluten-free options. Both curbside pick up and delivery the Wednesday before and on Thanksgiving Day are offered. Since family gatherings will be smaller, all of its turkeys are in the smaller range this year. The farm providing turkeys has a limited quantity of these smaller turkeys so ordering early is encouraged. Feastyoureyescatering.com

El Camino Real

Order your homemade turkey dinner from El Camino Real today with easy pick up in Northern Liberties. Multiple packages from which to choose. All packages are picked up on Wednesday Nov. 25 with reheating instructions included. All orders must be in by Nov. 23. elcaminophilly.com

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Fond

Fond, the acclaimed contemporary American restaurant on East Passyunk, is offering a decadent Thanksgiving spread to-go for those uninterested in spending ample time in the kitchen this holiday.

Guests can choose from Turkey, two ways with gravy, a rosemary-brined turkey breast or foie gras and sage stuffed thigh, Chestnut Rosemary Potato Filling, Orange Cranberry Sauce, White Miso Butterscotch Sweet Potatoes and Frisee Salad. These dishes are available à la carte or as a complete package for $50/ portion. Additionally, guests can enjoy desserts from Chef Jessie Prawlucki-Styer. Orders must be placed by Nov. 19 and can be picked up on Nov. 25 from noon-7 pm or Nov. 26 8 am - noon. www.fondphilly.com

Franklin Social

Pick up a complete Thanksgiving dinner for your home at Franklin Social. Meals prepared for 4, complete with pre-heating instructions.

10-12 lb. Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Soy Glazed Green Beans with Bacon, Roasted Asparagus, Country stuffing, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Dinner Rolls with Whipped Butter, Pumpkin Pie. $98 per dinner, schedule pick up date and time at Franklin Social. franklinsocialphilly.com

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Art in the Age

Art in the Age, Old City’s one-of-a-kind tasting room, home bar supply and bottle shop, is teaming up with Philadelphia’s famous Isgro Pastries to ensure every Thanksgiving table is sweet and spirited this holiday with a cordial and pie combo. Guests can choose between three options, including: AITA Black Trumpet Blueberry Cordial + Blueberry Crumb Pie, AITA Spiced Maple Vodka + Heritage Pumpkin Pie, or AITA Apple Crisp Brandy + Apple Crumb Pie. Each combo is $75 and is available for pick-up.

Guests can pick up their cordials and pies on Wednesday, Nov. 25 (pre-order deadline: Nov. 20). www.artintheage.com

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Hawthornes Beer Cafe has a new pastry chef and baker – and will do holiday pies for the first time. This is also a preview of a special new bakery-oriented concept from the owners coming soon. Pre-order holiday pies. They have Dutch Apple Crumb Pie, Streusel Pumpkin Pie, Gluten Free Almond Apple Pound Cake Loaf, and Crumb Coffee Cake Loaf. You can order via website Hawthornecafe.com or call ahead to (215) 627-3012. Pick up dates Tuesday Nov. 24 and Wednesday Nov. 25 from 9am to 8pm.

Urban Farmer

Urban Farmer, Logan Square’s modern American steakhouse, is offering its coveted Thanksgiving to-go menu again this year, boasting a full spread of holiday favorites. Urban Farmer’s Thanksgiving to-go package is available for pre-order now for $180 and serves 4-6 people. All orders can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day from noon-3 pm. In addition, Urban Farmer is offering a threecourse plated Thanksgiving dinner from 4 - 9 pm on Thursday, Nov. 26. The prix fixe dinner from Executive Chef Sonny Ingui is $85/ person. urbanfarmersteakhouse.com

Jet Wine Bar

No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a couple bottles of wine (or four), which is why the experts at Jet Wine Bar, Philadelphia’s “global vineyard”, are offering two Thanksgiving to-go wine packages, including a 2 Liter Pack ($75) boasting a Gruner Veltliner, Brunn, Austria 1L and a Pais, Cacique ‘Pipeno’, Chile 1L; and a 4 Pack ($129), boasting Grechetto, Scacciadiavoli, Italy, Amfora Riesling, Matic, Slovenia, Agiorgitiko, Halkia, Greece, and Zweigelt-Blaufrankisch, Pittnauer, Austria. Orders for both wine packages can be placed instore at Jet Wine Bar, by calling 215-735-1116.. Orders can be placed and picked up until Wednesday, Nov. 25. jetwinebar.com

Oui Pastries

Pre-order through Nov. 25 (closing at 2pm). Brioche Buns, Packs of 4 $4; Pumpkin Loaf $8; Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing 6” $26; Rye Pecan Chocolate Pie 9” $26; Apple Rye; Brown Butter Pie 9” $26; Rye Pumpkin Pie 9 $26; Pumpkin Cheesecake $26. ouipastries.com

Square 1682

Square 1682, Rittenhouse’s modern American kitchen + cocktails, is offering an affordable three-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner togo, boasting a selection of small plates, including Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Whipped Buratta and Kale Salad; plus, guests’ choice of entrée, including Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Herb Crusted Salmon, and Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder; and Apple Pie and Red Velvet Cake for dessert. The three-course dinner is $55/person and orders can be placed by calling the restaurant at 215-563-5008. www.square1682.com

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Tis the season to drink, help pets, see pretty lights

The holidays are almost here, and there are lots of things to do – unless the city shuts them down, too. Here are a few events we thought you’d like to check out, but be sure to contact the venue in advance, just to make sure it’s still happening.

Made in Philly Holiday Market The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will once again return to Dilworth Park from Saturday, Nov. 21, to Jan. 1, with all new safety precautions. Dozens of artisans, designers and small businesses from the greater Philadelphia region will offer decorations, fashions and gifts inside white, festively lit tents.

Vendors will be spaced out in a new layout that will be located adjacent to the City Hall Courtyard, where the dazzling holiday Christmas Village Philadelphia Carousel will be located. Admission to the Market is free, with carousel rides $3 each. www.madeinphila. com

Drink and help pets

Devil’s Den, one of Philadelphia’s best beer bars, is back with its Cocktail of the Month program with a new addition to the stellar drink menu – Hot Tabby.

This feline-inspired take on the classic Hot Toddy is November’s tasty new cocktail, and is benefiting America’s first animal refuge – Morris Animal Refuge.

Hot Tabby ($9) is composed of locally-made chai spiced Kiki vodka, honey simple syrup, hot water, cloves and lemon. This spiced-twist on the traditional hot libation is sure to keep guests warm and cozy amidst the chilly weather ahead. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to Morris Animal Refuge. www.devilsdenphilly.com

Winter in Franklin Square

Winter in Franklin Square will sparkle from Nov. 19 to Dec. 31, daily 5-9pm, and 5-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. During the day, delight in playing 18 holes of wintery splendor while playing Chilly Philly Mini Golf, spin with holiday music on the Parx Liberty Carousel, get active and move your feet along the Snowy Silly Stroll, and slide, swing and run in the playgrounds.

Beginning at 5pm, enjoy the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show, and warm up with comfort food and special holiday fare at SquareBurger. Plenty more to do too. historicphiladelphia.org

Happy birthday, Jet

Jet Wine Bar, Philadelphia’s “global vineyard,” is celebrating 10 years at 1525 South Street. The worldwide wine destination opened in November 2010 as the love child of an archaeologist, Jill Weber, and an engineer, Evan Malone. Their goal was to bring a friendly, accessible wine bar to a great neighborhood – and they did just that. To celebrate, the bar is hosting an Oysters & Bubbly event in its adjacent garden with Cape May’s Sweet Amalia Oysters on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5 - 9 pm. Enjoy a selection of sparkling wines from Jet Wine Bar’s thoughtfully curated menu, and pair your bubbly with oysters from Sweet Amalia Oysters. Jet Wine Bar will be toasting their anniversary all weekend long with the sparkling wine specials, however, the oysters will only be available on Nov. 19.

Jet-wine-bar.myshopify.com.

Historic Holidays

Historic Holidays return to Old City from Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 28, through New Year’s Eve. Festivities will kick-off on Small Business Saturday with the debut of a new holiday tradition, Old City’s Window Decorating Contest. On Thursday, Dec. 10, join the virtual Old City Menorah Lighting Ceremony at 4:30pm. https://www.oldcitydistrict.org/holidays

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Playing saxophone, knitting, doing boys’ girls.” Generally sports are considered acceptchoir, having long hair, giggling, tight jeans, able for boys, but certainly not all sports. Even playing volleyball, listening to pop music, something as objectively positive as taking pronouncing Chopin correctly: These are all care of the environment has come to be read things that folks told me they had been disas feminine in some minds. couraged from doing as boys beAnd as West Philly-based mucause it was too girly, gay or othersicologist Phil Gentry points out, wise inappropriate for a man.

“There is whole scholarly literaThis week, I put up a call on ture on musical instrument selecsocial media for experiences of tion and gender.” Ironically, while having been raised as a boy and the research finds boys are urged the thread was flooded immediaway from violins and woodwinds, ately with random things that had men still overwhelmingly are prebeen verboten: Watching Disney ferred for these gigs in world-class movies, baking, having more than orchestras. three pairs of shoes, dancing, Feminism has made serious inpierced ears, roller skating, liking roads for women who want to acthe Spice Girls, drawing, crying, cess spaces that were previously having female friends, playing socdenied to them on the basis of sex. cer, literally anything pink, and But for some men, the door doesn’t the list goes on and on. appear to swing both ways. Gen@TIMAREE_LEIGH Some of these seem real dang der roles still hold back women, arbitrary to define as insufficiently non-binary and gender non-conmanly. And as far as I can tell, they have litforming people far more than men in many tle to nothing to do with having a dick, despite industries and arenas of life, but the risks of that apparently being a really big deal for how adhering to archaic ideas of masculinity still a lot of traditional folks define manhood. stymie dudes … and actually endanger their It starts super early, with childhood play aclives. tivities being coded as masculine or feminine, COVID presents a perfect example of the and teachers shying away from having boys danger of a compulsion to behave in ways engage in pursuits that are perceived as “for that are perceived as masculine. Survey data

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suggests that the more someone identifies with old school ideas of how men should be, the less likely they will be to take basic steps to protect themselves and others from the virus, like wearing a mask.

The effect appears to be international and applies to a whole slew of risk reduction behaviors, like hand-washing, keeping physical distance and avoiding crowded places.

Women were also far more likely to take the risk of the pandemic seriously and to support public policies that had been suggested by public health experts.

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SEX WITH TIMAREE We’ve known for a long time that what is conventionally defined as masculine is also physically dangerous. The sports that are most likely to be “acceptable” for boys are also the ones with the highest risk of serious injury, as are the occupations. The concept of taking care of oneself has even been perceived as too feminine for some guys. A recent study found a large number of men consider it to be more masculine to be sleep deprived.

Add on top of that the belief that sharing feelings or asking for help are unmanly, and we can see a clear through-line to why higher rates of masculinity are closely associated with self-injury and higher rates of suicide.

Fortunately, all of this is optional. Just as blue was arbitrarily chosen for boys years ago, so were most of these bizarre limitations of what men are allowed to do. In an era where almost none of us are living off the land, surviving entirely off game we killed ourselves, whatever ancient biological imperative we think we need to live up is as outdated as refusing to use a stove or laptop. We can cast off these pressures from our kids and our adults and move toward a future where everyone can do whatever the hell they want.

For further resources on mental health for men, check out mantherapy.org.

Have a question for Timaree? Send an email to asktimaree@philadelphiaweekly. com.

“Gender roles still hold back women, nonbinary and gender nonconforming people far more than men in many industries and arenas of life, but the risks of adhering to archaic ideas of masculinity still stymie dudes … and actually endanger their lives.”

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                                                                        

                                                                

                                                                                   

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REGGIE Exceptional living

$4,354 / 4br - 2050ft2 - Extraordinary Center City Town Home Available NOW! 300 Alexander Court. This is a 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, approximately 2050 Sq. Ft. Discover the definition of exceptional living at The Alexander. Here, at our high-rise Philadelphia apartments, you will find the perfect blend of modern design and enduring style. The Alexander will feature luxurious homes with unique configurations and unmatched amenities, all in a smoke-free environment.

Enjoy upscale urban living from the rooftop deck, the lavish courtyard or by simply letting our on-site concierge assist with making your everyday a little more extraordinary. Live in a walkable, pet-friendly residential neighborhood near museums and parks. Classic, warm, and inviting – find your future at The Alexander. Features: Wood-Like Flooring throughout apartment. Oversized windows for extra light.

In-home washers and dryers. Walk-In Closets. Picturesque terraces and balconies in select apartments. Spacious studio-, one-, two-, and three- bedroom apartment homes available. Custom cabinetry in Kitchens. Open-concept floor plans. Stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops in Kitchens. Views of Center City Philadelphia from select apartments. Community Amenities. Access controlled garage parking. Lavish Community Clubroom with Demonstration Kitchen. Penthouse and Townhomes available. Storage available. Fitness Center with Cardio Equipment. Public Art Landscaping. Package Receiving. On-Site Underground Parking Garage. On-Site Management. Bike Storage with Mechanic Station. Pet Friendly. Roof Terrace with Observation Deck. 24-hour Concierge. Valet Laundry Service Available. Pet Grooming Station. Smoke Free Building. TV Lounge. 2nd Floor landscaped terrace with BBQ Grilling Stations. Children’s Play Room. Refreshing, Spa-Inspired Indoor Pool. Call Now: (215) 596-4234 x 73.

Fully furnished

$1,600 / 1br - 1172ft2 - FULLY-FURNISHED, CENTER CITY, LARGE 1BR. Spruce Street near 10th Street. Large, fully-furnished, 1 BR apartment in Center City Philadelphia’s Washington Square West neighborhood. Combines classic architecture with modern amenities. On 2nd floor of an 1840’s-era walk-up building. Nearly 1200 sq ft, 12 1/2 ft ceilings, hardwood floors with partial rug coverage, 3 large windows facing Spruce Street, office area in corner of living room; long, wide hallway from front door to living room and working fireplace. Comcast/Xfinity internet/wifi/cable TV with Performance Pro. 52” Samsung flat screen LCD TV. Large, carpeted bedroom with walk-in closet, wall-length mirror and queen bed with extra-firm mattress/box spring. 1 1/2 baths with large glass-paneled walk-in shower with 2 shower heads (1 hand-held) and built-in bench. Towels and linens.

Kitchen with granite countertop, mosaic tile backsplash, black appliances, gas stove, china, silverware and glassware.

Coin-operated washer & dryer in basement of building.

Larger laundry room in adjacent building. Rear courtyard with ample outdoor/garden space. City views from the roof of the adjacent building. No parking. Available now til May. $1600 per month, includes everything except parking & laundry.

Very close to Jefferson & Pennsylvania Hospitals, Avenue of the Arts (Broad Street) and Washington Square. Good option for: 1. Remote employee who wants to experience Center City Phila, 2. Relocated employee who needs short-term, fully-furnished housing in Center City or 3. Patient at Jefferson or Pennsylvania Hospitals or family member of patient. Call 786-276-2079. No texts.

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Luxury in Center City

$1,421 / 536ft2 - Great Prices - Luxury Apartments in Center City. 117 N. 15th. Beautiful Windows Throughout.

Wood Flooring. Upgraded Appliances. Nice Counter Space.

Garbage Disposal. Microwave. Dishwasher. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Pet Friendly (Restrictions Apply). Doggie Wash. Metro Fit Room. Indoor Basketball Court. Lounge with Chef’s Kitchen. Conference Room. On Site Maintenance. 24/7 Lobby Attendant. 1 Month Free/12 Month Lease/Move by 12/31/2020. Net Effective Monthly Rent is reflected in this post. JAR Reinhold Residential Real Estate LLC. metropolitanliving.com.

Gorgeous condo

$2,000 / 3br - 1566ft2 - Gorgeous Condo Unit for Rent in Center City. 1121 Hamilton St. Gorgeous 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths Bi- bevel-condo unit in the burgeoning Spring Arts Point neighborhood. Beautiful granite and stainless custom kitchen opens to the spacious living/dining area.

Awesome countertop and cabinet plus pantry. Stainless steel appliances. 9’ ceilings and large, plentiful windows, Hardwood floor throughout. Lovely Spring Arts Point condominium community. Less than 5 minutes to all major highways and so many premier restaurants and nightlife around the complex to choose from, as well as shopping, public transportation, access to Independence Mall, Penn’s Landing, the PA Convention Center and the Reading Terminal Market. Please contact Kin: 267-912-7888.

Large one-bedroom

$1,500 / 1br - 900ft2 - Center City ONE MOS FREE RENT. Ritt. Sq. Huge 1 Bed. 2120 Walnut Street. Large 1 Bedroom Apt. (900S/F plus or minus). About 2 blocks from Ritt. Sq. Huge Living room with 12’ Ceilings Eat in kitchen, Beautiful HARDWOOD FLOORS, Washer/Dryer, AIR Cond. Very LARGE bedroom with double closet with storage above. Nice ceramic bathroom with linen closet, 2 decorative marble fireplaces, great light with large windows. Close to TRADER JOES Supermarket and 30+ Restaurants. BEST AREA IN THE CITY. One month’s FREE rent with the signing of a 18-month lease.

1st mo. plus 1 mo. security with previous landlord reference.

Rent Includes HEAT, HOT WATER ($150 MONTH VALUE). Call Anthony at (215) 919-6954.

Convenient location

$975 / 2br - 900ft2 - 2BR/1BATH renovated near Center City & City Line Ave! 3921 Lankenau Avenue. There are currently no showings due to quarantine and social distancing regulations.

However, you may apply online after reviewing photos and independently researching the location. Please apply online at redblock.com. 3921 Lankenau Ave is a 2BR/1BATH apartment located on the 2nd floor of a duplex (with a small balcony for plants). It has been updated recently and is located near City Line Ave. This is a very convenient location for those who work near City Line Ave, Saint Joe’s University, or PCOM. This unit is also located 20 minutes away from Center City. Plenty of parking and very close to Fairmount Park, Shop Rite, and Fresh Grocer! Very easily accessible to SEPTA and major roads!

ALSO INCLUDED IS GARAGE, Storage space in the basement, and laundry hookup! REDBLOCK Realty Inc. | (215) 331-5252.

Tree-lined street

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$1,695 / 1br - 890ft2 - Bilevel Apartment on Tree Lined Street in Center City. 2027-31 Arch. Wood Plank Flooring. Quartz Countertops. Dishwasher. Garbage Disposal. Microwave.

Bonus Room with Exposed Brick. Washer/Dryer in Unit.

Pet Friendly (Restrictions Apply). Storage. Entry Intercom Systems. Maintenance On Call. 24/7 Customer Service On Call. Desirable Location. JAR Reinhold Residential Real Estate LLC. metropolitan-living.com.

New condo

$1,600 / 2br - 930ft2 - Brand New 2 Bedroom Condo for Rent in Center City. 211 N Camac Street. Brand-New 2 bedroom condominium with 1 full bath in the heart of Center City. Gorgeous custom-kitchen with granite countertop and stainless appliances, opens to the spacious living/dining area, premium hardwood floors throughout. Additional features include private laundry room and individual heating and air conditioner units. This building is conveniently located in the Center City district, just across from PA Convention with plenty of restaurants and nightlife to choose from, walking distance to shopping mall, Grey Hound Bus Station, Jefferson Train Station and still bustling Reading Terminal Market. Please call Kin at 267-912-7888.

Arts condo

$1,000 / 345ft2 - Arts Condo, 1324 Locust #615-Center City Studio w/ Utilities Included. 1324 Locust St. The Arts Condominium building, formerly the historic Sylvania Hotel, is located in the Avenue of the Arts section of Washington Square, just off Broad Street. This studio includes a kitchenette with a microwave and mini refrigerator, AC unit, ceiling fan, hardwood floors throughout and bathroom with retro black and white tile and shower. The building features include a 24 hour concierge, wheelchair accessibility, 24 hour fitness center, secured bike storage room, coin operated laundry facility on site, community room, business center, and free wifi in common areas! Sorry, no pets. $250 move in fee. Moving permitted weekdays and Saturdays from 8-4:30 pm. UTILITIES INCLUDED (Electric, water and basic cable).

Call us today for a tour! OCF Realty LLC. 215-735-7368. www. ocfrealty.com.

Fitness center

$1,850 / 698ft2 - Fitness Center, 14’ Ceilings, Bike Storage, Walk to Center City. 1600 Callowhill Street. This is a Studio, 1 Bath, approximately 698 Sq. Ft. Originally built amidst a sea of immense factories that made up the Callowhill branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Sixteen Hundred is an incarnation of the city’s manufacturing heritage. The newly updated Sixteen Hundred is timeless, modern, and distinctly Philadelphian.

Features: Original Brick Walls, Generous Closets, Open Loft Layouts, 14’ Ceilings, Studios, 1 Bedrooms & 2 Bedrooms, Expansive Windows, Exposed Beams and Columns, Panoramic Views Available, Equipped Kitchens. Community Amenities: Visit the Museums, Community Room, Fitness Center, Bike Storage, Roof Lounge, Ground Floor Retail, Terrace, Ride the Broad Street Line, Roof Deck & Patio, Walk to Center City. Pet Policy: Pet friendly, contact for details. Call Now - (267) 460-7663 x 46.

Corner view

$1,100 / 1br - 500ft2 - Center City Downtown Rittenhouse 1 Bedroom - One FREE Month. 2135 Walnut Street. Gorgeous 1 bedroom apartment in Rittenhouse Square on a 10th floor right on the corner of 22nd and Walnut Street. Beautiful corner view with huge windows and hardwood floors. Living room view is of University City, and bedroom view is of our beautiful skyline including Comcast building and Liberty Plaza. Tons of light comes through big windows. It has new appliances and is in move-in ready condition. There is plenty of street parking as well as private lots within 2 block radius. There is also a bus station located right outside the building. The apartment is in an elevator building with a secure key fob entrance and a laundromat. All utilities are included in the monthly rent except electric. Apartment is pre-wired for Comcast and has central air. Rent is $1100/month with a minimum 1 year lease.

First, last month and security deposit are required. GET ONE MONTH FREE WHEN YOU SIGN A 2 YEAR LEASE! Pet friendly.

Call or text Sam. 267-799-6628.

Chinatown

$1,750 / 2br - 1000ft2 - Pearl condo Center City/Chinatown, Philadelphia (111 N. 9th Street). A must-see, beautiful, spacious two bedroom/ two bath condo in the heart of Philadelphia Chinatown, it is 2 blocks from the famous Reading Terminal, authentic Chinese restaurants within a walking distance of 5 to 10 minutes, two blocks away from Franklin Square Park. Call-text (413) 337-1379 to make an appointment for showing.

Exceptionally high ceilings

$1,581 / 1br - 720ft2 - Center City View. 317 N. Broad Street. Exceptionally High Ceilings. Wood Flooring. Granite Countertops. Stainless Steel Appliances. Garbage Disposal.

Walk in Closet. Pet Friendly (Restrictions Apply). Washer/Dryer in Unit. Fitness Room. Library. Conference Room. Lounge with Caterer’s Kitchen. On Site Maintenance. 24/7 Lobby Attendant. Parking Fee (Subject to Availability). JAR Reinhold Residential Real Estate LLC. packard-living.com.

Includes utilities

$1,050 / 1br - 400ft2 - BRIGHT FURNISHED CENTER CITY STUDIO, INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES! 1324 Locust Street. This furnished apartment is located in a high rise luxury condo, and rent includes all utilities as well as Comcast Cable. It doesn’t stop there, the building amenities also include secure entry, 24hr concierge, marble Art Deco lobby with elevators, and fitness center, community room with complimentary wireless access- and laundry onsite. Really one of the nicest addresses you will find in the city, below market rent and all-utilities included is so convenient. RENTAL FEATURES: Private Storage space (+$100 a month, Optional), Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Central A/C, Double pane / Storm windows, Cable-ready.

COMMUNITY FEATURES: Vintage well managed building.

Elevator. Secured entry. Controlled access. High Floor, Great View. Doorman. Disability access. Fitness center. Near transportation. Business center. PangeaUnitedGroup.com.

Loft style

$1,499 / 1br - Close to Center City~Close to the main line~Loft Style 1BR. 3300 Henry Avenue. East Falls is a best kept secret of Philadelphia. Amazing restaurants, businesses and easy access to Center City (only 15 minutes to be exact).

Also an easy commute to the Main Line, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, and all major roadways. The Preston at Falls is a fantastic luxury community packed with amenities (at no additional charge) – Flexible lease options available – LOWEST rates of 2020 – Garage parking – Bright loft style apartments – WD in unit – Panoramic views of Fairmount Park Featured in this post is a stunning 1BR that just hit the market. The Preston at Falls Center designed a lifestyle that is unparalleled in apartment living. Our exclusive amenity package offers a living experience that is focused on wellness and convenience. Wake up each morning to a cup of gourmet coffee in our onsite café. Enjoy a true live-work environment by staying connected with free wifi in our club room. Relax and rejuvenate by taking a complimentary yoga class in our yoga studio. End your day with specialty pizza in our on-site restaurant. Afterward we invite you to relax by one of our fire pits in the main courtyard or to enjoy a movie in our on-site theatre room. Cats Allowed. Elevator In Building. Exercise Facility. Large Dogs Allowed. Parking. Range. Resident Pays Electricity. Small Dogs Allowed. Washer & Dryer On Site.

Watchtower Property Co. Julie Foyle. 215-515-0942.

Perfect Center City space

$1,550 / 1br - The perfect Sunny, Center City Space. 2017 Walnut Street. For a limited time - 2nd month rent free on a 12 month lease! This stunning space offers everything you will need to enjoy the best retail, cafes, and restaurants that Philly has to offer. Super easy access to all major roadways.

Stunning renovated 1 bedroom in the perfect Rittenhouse location. Cats Allowed. Range. Resident Pays Electricity.

Resident Pays Gas. Small Dogs Allowed. Washer & Dryer.

Watchtower Property Co. Julie Foyle. 215-515-0942.

Two-story clubhouse

$3,145 / 2br - 1034ft2 - Latch Keyless Entry, Two-Story Clubhouse, Pet Friendly Community. 121 N 2nd Street.

Our boutique-style Old City apartments for rent combine the historic charm and classic finishes abundant in the neighborhood with modern amenities and luxurious interiors.

Our pet-friendly rentals are available as studio, one-, and twobedroom layouts. Each apartment offers exceptional finishes as well as dramatic views of both Center City and the Delaware River. The National is a magnificent apartment building in Old City, Philadelphia, providing its residents with top-notch amenities, such as a rooftop deck with an outdoor fireplace and dining area, fitness center, media room, and bicycle storage to make getting around the city easy. Residents at our Philadelphia apartment rentals will enjoy the vibrant and historical community of Old City, Philadelphia and can also take advantage of the location’s proximity to Center City employment hubs, commuter routes, and endless attractions.

You will be a stone’s throw from some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia, as well as fun bars and a great nightlife scene.

You won’t find a better-located apartment in Old City! Latch Keyless Entry. Pet Friendly Community. Stainless-steel appliances. Concierge service. On-site parking garage with bicycle storage. Two-story resident clubhouse with media room and demonstration kitchen. Laundry Service. Rooftop Deck. Walk-in closets. Laundry Service through Tide Cleaners.

Bicycle Storage. Automated package delivery through Hub by Amazon. Call: 855-328-9892.

Pet friendly

$3,158 / 2br - 1002ft2 - We Want Your Pets To Live Here! 100% Pet Friendly Living Options! (1050 N. Hancock St. - Northern Liberties). ALL pets, of any size, are welcome here! Enjoy a spacious 2-bedroom home with your furry family members, right in the heart of Northern Liberties. Close to public transportation, restaurants and bars. Easy access to Center City and right next to Fishtown. Call today to schedule a tour of your new home! Some of the pet related businesses within walking distance: Street Tails Animal Rescue. Doggie Style.

Chez Bow-Wow. Liberty Lands Park. The Piazza Dog Park.

Orianna Hill Dog Park. Pet Mechanics. Schedule a tour today & make sure to bring your furry friend! (833) 219-1535.

Frankford Lofts

$1,795 / 1br - 1300ft2 - LARGE ONE BEDROOM CORNER UNIT AT FRANKFORD LOFTS - HAS PARKING! 1045 Frankford Ave. Spacious floor plan available at Frankford Lofts, between Delaware and Girard. Located on a lively street close to several dining and entertainment options throughout Northern Liberties and Fishtown. Within walking distance to Barcade, The Fillmore, Garage, Johnny Brendas, Frankford Hall, La Colombe and much more! Modern kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, high ceilings and hardwood floors. Large open space w/exposed brick and great natural sunlight throughout.

Corner Unit. Washer/dryer IN-UNIT. Access to parking for additional $125/month and on-site fitness center. Pet friendly!

215-920-0200.

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