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IN THIS ISSUE:
Urban Video Productions
5 PHIllYNOW What to do this week
11 IN MEMORIAM J. Whyatt “Jerry” Mondesire
12 FEATURE This week’s neighborhood fests
18 FOOD & DRINK Crime & Punishment
21 MUSIC Top 10 shows this week
22 SCREEN Damon delivers in The Martian
24 TIMAREE Bisexual erasure
25 SAvAgE lOvE Involuntary celibacy 26 ClASSIFIED 27 REAl ESTATE
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he Philadelphia Center for Architecture hosts DesignPhiladelphia for nine days this week, and here’s why you’ll want to explore some of the 130+ events held all over the city. This year’s theme is “SHIFT,” a motif inspired by all the visible changes underway throughout our area, what they say about Philly’s arrival as a world-class destination and the collaborative processes that make it so. From neighborhood tours and hands-on workshops to American-made shopping events, there’s something for every taste. Want to try your hand at art critique? There’s a workshop for that (on Friday at Temple’s Tyler School of Art). Maybe you’ve always had the urge to affix random tchotchkes to telephone poles. Your chance has arrived (during the “Sculptural Graffiti: Encrusting the Landscape with Clut-
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ter, Ephemera and Swag” workshop, also Friday night at Temple). New this year, the Pearl Street Passage will bring an interactive art installation to the streets of Chinatown North/Callowhill, with groups of artists contributing a variety of transforming creations. Team James’ Fear No Kitchen Swell (pictured) plan an installation that displays hanging ice sculptures. As the ice sculptures morph into puddles of water, small native seed pods will be revealed, free for visitors to take and hopefully, plant. The aim of the installation is to inspire change through action and participation. —JACqUElINE RUPP
DesignPhiladelphia: Oct. 8-16. Locations throughout the city. Pearl Street Passage: Oct 8-11. 1100 Block of Pearl St. 2015.designphiladelphia.org
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Enjoy a panel discussion with legendary street artist MOMO, along with Benjamin Volta, D. S. Nicholas and Youngmoo Kim, on the value of arts and design integration with math and science. 6pm. $5. The ExCITe Center of Drexel University. 3401 Market St.,
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Michael solomonov: “Zahav”
Philly’s own master of Israeli cuisine, Michael Solomonov, discusses his new cookbook Zahav. In addition to Zahav, Solomonov is also the owner of Percy Street Barbecue, Federal Donuts, Dizengoff and Abe Fisher. 7:30pm. Free. Central Library, 1901 Vine St.
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The 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner by Ayad Akthar explores a wealthy Pakistani-American lawyer living on the Upper East Side with his painter wife whose work dwells in Islamic imagery. When they host a dinner party, somehow manners go off the rails, and “polite discourse reveals disturbing secrets.” 8pm. $24-$59. Through Nov. 8. Su-
zanne Roberts Theater, 480 S. Broad St. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org MUSIc
Sinatra: a centennial celebration
Celebrate the 100th anniversary birthday of jazz great Frank Sinatra with the Philly POPS, the largest stand-alone POPS orchestra in the country. Travel back in time with songs like “My Way,” “New York, New York” and “Come Fly With Me.” 8pm. $41-$150.
Kimmel Center, 1500 Walnut St. kimmelcenter.org StaGe
the children’s Hour
Lillian Hellman’s tale of a boarding school girl’s vicious entitlement, which leads her to accuse her headmistresses of illicit intimacy, shines a light on sexual prejudice and the queer-shaming that’s been a pastime of America’s for centuries. 8pm. Through
Oct. 25. The Latvian Society, 531 N. Seventh St. egopo.org PerFOrMaNce
Nitro circus
Live action sports event featuring the best athletes in motocross and BMX, along with 17-time X Games medalist Travis Pastrana, performing thrilling stunts and aerial feats.
6:30pm. $39-$99. Wells Fargo Center. 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly.com eVeNt
Philly Photo day
The entire city is invited to shoot a photograph somewhere around Philly as part of a massive group exhibit. Upload pics to the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center website by Oct. 14 so that they can be included in a massive public exhibition set to open on Nov. 12. Various locations. philaphotoarts.org
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PHILLY NOW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 The Dufala Brothers: “Purge, 2015” Courtesy the artist and Fleisher/Ollman
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The Dufala Brothers: “Waste Dreams” The Dufala Brothers’ latest exhibit at Fleisher/Ollman features new sculptures, drawings, videos and photographs that focus on the wastefulness of our consumer culture. Billy Dufala’s role as co-director of an artist-in-residency program at Revolution Recovery—a refuse recycling center—gave the brothers access to “urban detritus” which they creatively reproposed for this third exhibit at the gallery. Through Nov. 11. Fleisher/Ollman, 1216 Arch St.
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Antigone
Based on Sophocles’ writings and directed by world-renowned Greek Theodoros Terzopoulos. Inspired in part by a New Yorker essay in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, the always-devastating Jennifer Kidwell will lead the production’s “conversation around moral, religious and political dilemmas regarding the unburied dead.” 8pm. $25. Through Nov. 8. Wilma Theater,
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Paula Poundstone
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wit to Philly. 8pm. $28.50-$34.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N
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Philadelphia Neon Signage: 1932 to Today
Neon signs have been ingrained in Philadelphia’s landscape since the 1920s. Join expert tour guide Len Davidson on a tour of signs built from 1932 to the present, including inside and outside the Reading Terminal Market, in Chinatown and at the Hard Rock Cafe. 3pm. $10-$25.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 PLAY
Life Sentence
Playwright Robin Rodriguez one-act play focuses on Mikai, a non-white man convicted of rape and murder whose conviction is vacated. The insightful work asks questions about our current justice system.
11am. Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 South Rittenhouse Square. phillyethics.org
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Explore the human consciousness and further connections with outer space in this unique dance performance. Collaborators include Philadelphia artists Lindsay Browning and Kathryn Raines and Philadelphia mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. 8pm. $15. Isaiah Zagar Art Space, 1002 Watkins
Philly-born children’s author and illustrator Bernard Waber’s work will be on display for all crocodile lovers to see. Special activities include readings, face painting, a puppet show, film screenings and more. 10am.
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Metamorphoses
Mary Zimmerman’s adaptation of Ovid’s classic myths centers around a mystical world where gods and mortals co-exist. The centerpiece of the set is a pool filled with 2,600 gallons of water. Audience members may get splashed during the performance. Directed by Doug Hara. Through Nov.
1. Arden Theater, 40 N. Second St. ardentheatre.org
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We Speak: Black Artists in Philadelphia, 1920s-1970s
Celebrating 50 years of black artists living and working in Philadelphia. Through Jan.
24. Woodmere, 9201 Germantown Ave. woodmereartmuseum.org
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Jewish Film Festival Poster Illustration Kathleen (Kit) Kazmier, a senior illustration major at Moore College of Art, showcases 12 film poster illustrations she created after watching films that will be screened at this year’s Jewish Film Festival. 5:30pm. Free. The Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad Street.
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McCaskill, the first woman from Missouri to be elected to the U.S. Senate, will discuss her memoir, Plenty Ladylike, which chronicles her personal and political successes in a male-dominated field. Noon. Free. Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org
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The Mandrake
Philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli’s classic play follows a young man who falls in love with the wife of the town’s elderly lawyer. Directed by Alexander Burns. Through Nov.
8. Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave. quintessencetheatre.org sHOW
Gemini rose’s Jubilee
Burlesque showcase featuring local and national acts including MC Murray Hill, Everlastingly Luscious Lelu Lenore and Miss Gemini Rose, along with music by Drew Nugent and The Midnight Society. Proceeds from the event will benefit a local HIV/ AIDS organization. 8pm. $25-$50. Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St. thetroc.com
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Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for her novel March, Brooks will discuss her new book, The Secret Chord, a novel analyzing the myths of King David from multiple character lenses. 7:30pm. Free. Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org
in memoriam | by Bobbi Booker
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So long, Jerry Rabble-rouser J. Whyatt Mondesire won’t be soon forgetten.
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hen news of the death of J. Whyatt “Jerry” Mondesire circulated Sunday evening, there was open weeping and, for many, repressed joy. You see, to know Mondesire was to know one thing: It’s complicated, as was he. He sharply divided Philadelphians into two camps: those who loved him and those who hated him. He was a rabble-rouser, confident to the point of cocky. He was intelligent and mediasavvy enough to often make the local news weekly—and the national news frequently. He was a profane, menacing enforcer. A goodlooking man who knew he looked good, Mondesire often accentuated his wardrobe with wide Stetson hats and detailed cowboy boots, yet somehow did not look out of place in the decidedly non-western environment of Philadelphia. He embraced a machismo-riddled (often chauvinistic) stance while flashing a charming smile. The New York native was born in Harlem to working-class parents. His mother, Winnifred Taylor Mondesire, was a South Carolinian who focused on education, while his Carribean-born father, Jerome Alexis Mondesire was deeply influenced by the Black Nationalist teachings of Marcus Garvey, the dynamic Jamaican orator who advanced a Pan-African philosophy that came to be known as Garveyism. By the time Mondesire graduated from Martin Van Buren High School in Queens in 1968, where he was a member of the NAACP High School Youth Council, the seeds of radical activism had been sowed. His father wanted him to be an attorney, but Mondesire chose otherwise and attended City College of New York, where he studied journalism and was a student activist and volunteer with SNCC. As a young reporter, Mondesire covered the Black October killings of Maryland state Sen. James Turk Scott and “Pee Wee” Matthews for the Baltimore Sun in 1973, and that same year, joined his fellow African-American news professionals to become a founding member of the Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia, the charter chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. In 1974, he covered Mayor Frank Rizzo’s strip-searching of the Black Panthers for the Philadelphia Inquirer and rose up in its ranks, eventually becoming assistant city desk editor. It was when Mondesire—often called Mondo for short—was selected to work as chief of staff for Rep. William H. Gray’s successful congressional campaign that
his reputation for antagonism started taking root. While serving Rep. Gray, Mondesire influenced and shaped policy, but his strong-arm tactics on behalf of the congressman were legendary enough for his former colleague, the late Daily News columnist Chuck Stone, to describe him as a “polyestered thug.” Mondesire responded by saying he wore “only natural fabrics.” In 1992, after Rep. Gray retired, Mondesire would take on duel roles as a media mogul and civil rights leader. He published his own weekly paper, the Philadelphia Sunday Sun, with news targeting Philly’s Black community. On local cable, he hosted FreedomQuest, a political public affairs show, and he was an in-demand guest on various radio and news programs. But Mondesire’s political acumen was put to the test when he was elected president of Philadelphia’s NAACP chapter, where he increased its membership to over 5,000. In 2000, former powerhouse radio talk show host Mary Mason told the Baltimore Sun of Mondesire: “Jerry is a screamer and a talker ... He’s very pushy. He’s all those things most people wouldn’t want to be around, but he’s a damned good leader of the NAACP, and he’s got some of these white people walking around on their tippy toes. When they hear his name, they stand up.” Indeed, Mondesire got results. His successes at the NAACP include working to overturn Pennsylvania’s ex-felon disenfranchisement law in 1999 and increasing the branch’s youth scholarship program. However, after two decades of leadership, his accomplishments were sullied when accusations of financial mismanagement surfaced. The website AxisPhilly. org first reported the controversy when three NAACP board members accused Mondesire of depositing $10,500 intended for the organization in the bank account of the Next Generation Community Development Corp., an organization founded by Mondesire and others in 1999. At the time, the Philly NAACP headquarters was without heat. Eventually, the national NAACP audited the books, took over the chapter and fired him in 2013. His accusers said he ruled by intimidation. Mondesire called them “a gang of backstabbers.” For more than a quarter-century, Jerry Mondesire influenced the Philadelphia media and activism landscape, his presence as looming and finite as the PECO building. Mondo may be gone, but—beloved or reviled—he certainly will not be forgotten. n
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Memphis Taproom Thirstoberfest
Sat., Oct. 10, noon-6pm 2331 E. Cumberland St. It’s back! Thirstoberfest returns for its sixth year, giving beer geeks and wannabe aficionados the opportunity to sample and swig 25 flagship and limited-release beers. Get to the Tap’s beer garden while you still can; it’s the final day to enjoy it—and the special Thirstoberfest hot dogs from their food truck. Oh, and for the first time, there’s wine being poured too. memphistaproom.com
Kennett Brewfest
Sat., Oct 10, noon-6pm 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square Beer lovers, prepare yourselves. At this outdoor beer extravaganza, you’ll be able to sample from over 90—yes, that’s 90 with a 9—craft breweries. Keep the kids and pets at home for this one; all you’ll need in your hand is your 2 oz. sampling cup, which you can attain for a $50 donation to Historic Kennett Square. After that, the streets of Kennett are your open tap, with live music and food in the background. kennettbrewfest.com
Fall Family Fun Days with Furry Friends
Sat., Oct. 10, 11am-3pm Sister Cities Park, at 18th St. and Ben Franklin Parkway Designed for families, whether they have children, dogs or both, this park party includes free hayrides around the perimeter, The Barnes Foundation ArtSee in the Park, plus the Academy of Natural Sciences, their animal specimens and arts and crafts for the kiddos. Dog parents, listen up: Here, you can get free nail trims (for the dog, not you), complimentary doggie treats and training demos, along with adoptable animals from the Morris Animal Refuge, in case you’re looking to expand your brood. sistercitiespark.org
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Sixpoint Sweet Action at TreePhilly Giveaway If you want a tree for your yard and a beer to go
with it, good news. We found someplace you can get both. First, the tree: Each year, TreePhilly, in conjunction with a number of organizations, gives away free yard trees. (Yes, gives.) One place to get yours is at Grey Lodge on Sun., Oct. 11 between 10am and 2pm—though it’s best to call and reserve one ahead of time. While that’s underway, they’ll be tapping an assortment of beers from Sixpoint. Chances are good you’ll see Sweet Action there. This cream ale is a mainstay of Sixpoint’s lineup for good reason. Bready, honey-kissed malts are balanced with orange peel and flowers-tinged hops, giving you a perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness. It’s what a modern cream ale should be. And there will be trees!
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Bruery Autumn maple at Beer School As beers like Bois display, when the
Bruery does a beer, they tend to go big or go home. Autumn Maple is no exception. This behemoth of an autumn ale is jam-packed with heaps and heaps of yams. A sprinkling of vanilla and spices like allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg give it that pie flavor so popular in pumpkin ales, but doing all this in the midst of a Belgian brown gives it a unique twist. The barely-there bitterness and gentle carbonation can hardly contain the impact of all the syrup and molasses used in this heady seasonal beer. The result is a creamy, powerfully sweet brew suited for the holidays. You can learn a little something while you have it, too, by getting a pint during Local 44’s Beer School on Wed., Oct. 14. The hour-long event is free and starts at 5pm.
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Ithaca Apricot wheat at Open mic Night Who says you have
to stop drinking light fruit beers when summer comes to a close? No one sent us the memo. If you’re being overwhelmed with pumpkin beers and Octoberfests, all of them a lead-in to stout season, you might enjoy a break with an easy but tasty drinker. It’s got the soft approachability you expect from an American wheat beer, but with a twist: It’s sweet and fruity. The apricot is not subtle. It’s right up front and screaming at you, making this brew the perfect way to remind you that a few short weeks ago, we were basking in the sunshine. And while you’re doing that, why not listen to some of Philly’s best unknown talent? It will be on draft at McGillin’s Olde Ale House on Thurs., Oct. 15 when they have open mic night, starting at 9pm.
Vintage Brooklyn monster Ale at Found Footage Festival If you think YouTube features some of the oddest, most obscure videos
and home movies you’ve ever seen, you’re only scratching the surface. First, pull up a chair and pour yourself a Brooklyn Monster Ale—preferably an older vintage, such as the one being poured at World Cafe Live on Wed., Oct. 21 for the Found Footage Festival. You’ll enjoy the way this potent barleywine has aged, revealing figs, brandy-soaked cherries and other dark fruits, along with hints of sherry. Then, starting at 9pm, watch as Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (Late Night with David Letterman) showcase the amazing collection of rare and unseen videos they’ve compiled. Plucked from thrift shops and dumpsters nationwide, this stuff is weird—and wildly entertaining.
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Sierra Nevada harvest at harvestfest OK, we’re breaking the rules here a little bit by not recommending a specific beer. Instead, we’re going to recommend a whole line of beers: namely Sierra Nevada’s excellent Harvest series. The five (and counting) brews in this line are a stunning showcase of hopping methods. “Fresh” and “wet” hopped beer, for instance, entail bittering the beer with hops freshly picked from the vine rather than dried beforehand, as is usually the case. Their innovation in this field has influenced scores of other craft brewers—and you can taste some of their influence at the two-day Harvestfest at Hop Angel Brauhaus on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25. They’ll be showcasing an array of wet- and fresh-hopped beers, giving hop heads a weekend of dank, aromatic and ultra-ripe goodness that will change the way you look at hoppy beers. Is there any better way to spend a weekend? —ERIC SAN JuAN 18 | Philly Weekly | October 7 - 14, 2015 | phillyweekly.com
From Russia, with love
At Crime & Punishment, a great concept and even better cuisine marry beautifully. By Brian Freedman @WineUpdate
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he Pope may be back across the pond, but Philly beer lovers can still find a handful of leftover papal brews being poured around the region. Among my favorites is the gloriously named Jesus Wept, an excellent Gose-style ale with a bracing, saline kick that makes you thirstier for more with each sip. And at only 4.7 percent alcohol, knocking them back one after the other is easy to do. Crime & Punishment Brewing Company, tucked into a friendly, welcoming space in Brewerytown, could have fallen flat beneath the weight of potential kitsch—brews and food tied together with the string of Russian literature contains within its very concept the inherent risk of becoming a mockery of itself. When I first heard about the spot, I had nightmare visions of gloppy bowls of borscht being desultorily spooned to the plaintive strains of balalaika music and accompanied by beery abominations like, say, an IPA called “Nabokov’s Nectar Ale,” or some other such ridiculousness. Thankfully, owner Mike Wamboldt is smart enough and talented enough to have avoided those potential pitfalls. Also, the beers are damn tasty. 100 IBUs To Life packs an appropriately hoppy punch, yet isn’t defined by it. Graffiti The Wall, a cherry-bright Berlinerweisse—and a nod to the art that decorated the West Berlin side of the Berlin Wall—was refreshing and cheery enough to brighten up even the rainy day on which I sipped it. The Grod Inquisitor was less my speed, its oak-smoked wheat and kettle souring almost too assertive for my taste, but the House Arrest farmhouse ale should find wide appeal. I easily could have ordered a second one. All of these honest, heartfelt beers are well-accompanied by a menu that takes inspiration from Russia’s culinary history, and the selection of homemade dumplings were especially well-suited to nibbling alongside them. The dough for the pelmeni dumplings, though unevenly thicker or thinner depending on which one you happened to fork, was nonetheless hearty enough to cosset fillings of excellent richness. The beef-and-pork version was anchored by a moist center that reminded me of nothing so much as a tasty Russian meatball, and the mushroom one, with its shiitake, crimini and button heart, was an excellent counterpoint to the beers. Pierogies, filled with silken potato and topped with deeply caramelized onions, was emblematic of so much that goes so right here. Roasted beet and goat cheese salad, a generous portion to be sure, could have used a bit more balsamic vinaigrette—or, better yet, a different vinaigrette altogether. But the pickle plate is worth stopping by for itself. Green tomatoes, while half a step too acidic on their own, were softened up impeccably by a drag through mustard aioli. Hard boiled eggs, while cooked a bit too long (the yolks were just a tad too chalky in texture) were nonetheless rescued by a stunning pickling, their color an exuberant beet tone and their flavor just as lively. Service remained friendly throughout, very welcoming from the moment I walked through the door. It was difficult at one point to get the attention of our server, but with everything else going so well, that was a minor issue in a business that’s a great addition to the neighborhood—and, I suspect, to the overall local beer scene as well. n
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Cuisine type: Russian-influenced brewpub. hours: Wed., 4-7pm (drafts and growler fills); Thurs.-Sun., 4pm-midnight. Price range: Under $12. Atmosphere: Welcoming and comfortable. Food: Hearty and well-accompanied by excellent beers. Service: Friendly, though could be a bit more attentive at times.
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Russian River Supplication at Wild in the Streets. Among the hardcore beer nerds, few branch-
es of the Great Beer Tree arouse more glee than the wild and sour branch, an avenue of beerdom lined with challenging tastes and eye-opening flavors. On Sept. 12, you’ll have a chance to experience some of that wildness at Wild in the Streets, a wild ale celebration at Khyber Pass Pub. Among the 20 or so beers being featured is Russian River’s Supplication, one of the best sours produced in the United States. This sour brown ale is aged in pinot noir barrels atop cherries. It looks unassuming enough, but when your nose gets near the glass, you’re greeted with an acidic sour tang, fruit and mulled wine. Cherries come through in the taste, but are quickly washed away by sourness, vinous red wine and old leather. It’s a stunning, complex combination that grows more rewarding with each sip.
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Neshaminy creek Trauger Pilsner at Pils Picnic. Remember three weeks ago
when this column celebrated fantastic locally made pilsners? If not, well, it was awesome. You should have been here. If you missed it, though, you can play catch-up by attending the Pils Picnic at Johnny Brenda’s on Sat., Sept. 12. An array of favorites will be on draft, such as Sunshine Pils and Stoudt’s Pils, along with some special surprises. If you want the newest of Pennsy’s awesome local pilsners, look for Trauger Pilsner by Neshaminy Creek. With a light body that suggests bread and crackers and pleasantly herbal hops that also give off distinctive lemon aromas, this is a brew that is going to be a perfect match for a September afternoon and some fine pub food. It’s what pilsners do best— and there will be a lot of them at this event!
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Round guys Hipster Frogger at Release Party. You ever run across a beer description that makes you stop what you’re doing and start texting people to see if you can get anyone to go try it with you? This is one of those beers. Check it out: Lansdale, PA’s Round Guys Brewery takes a Belgian-style dubbel and ages it in Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. They add oak chips soaked in 1800 Tequila and amber agave syrup to the barrels, and they spike the barrels with a strain of Brettanomyces to make things a little bit wild. Head spinning yet? Well, on Sept. 15, the Grey Lodge Pub is hosting a release party for this epic sounding beer. It may be amazing, it may be a mess, but either way it will be interesting. Oh, and they’ll have prizes for the best Frogger scores. Bonus! Bullfrog Smoked cherry at Bullfrog Tap Takeover.
When Bullfrog takes over the taps at Jon’s Bar & Grille on Sept. 18, there will be a huge array of creative beers to try, most of them sour and/or wild. A gueuze style beer made with plums. A cherry-infused Flanders red made GAME SPECIALS with coffee. Another dosed with cocoa nibs. ADAY blueberry cider. A barrelaged, farmhouse-style cider. And more. But the one that most catches our eye is the smoked cherry hefeweizen. The barley is smoked with German $ beachwood, the wheat smoked with oak, and then, after fermentation with a tradition hefe yeast strain (which $20 game play with should kick up aromas of bubble gum and banana), thepurchase whole thingof is finished with sour Promotional. EXPIRES: 02/01/2016. Present thisin coupon cherries. With a description like that, don’t be surprised when we’re cutting you line. It at Front Desk to redeem. Limit one coupon per customer. just sounds like one of those beers that, good or bad, is going to be worth trying. Barcode valid for one use only. Minor policies vary by
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Inventive cocktails elevate Triangle Tavern’s Italian comfort food. By Brian Freedman @WineUpdate
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or most of my youth, “South Philly Italian” was the very definition of the food of the boot. With monthly trips to Marra’s and the occasional stop at Ralph’s, it just never occurred to me that there might be other Italian dishes beyond the canon of veal parm, mussels in red or white, fried calamari and the rest. In many ways, it was a simpler time to enjoy Italian food. Now, of course, we have, as a city and as a nation, branched out to embrace regional cuisines of Italy that I never could have considered as a kid growing up in the ‘80s. That’s undoubtedly a great thing, but it has, to a certain extent, happened at the expense of our collective veneration of foods that, for many of us, were so formative for so long. Which is what makes the rebirth of Triangle Tavern so intriguing. For while South Philly Italian food is alive and well, it’s been a while since a spot this focused on it has generated such buzz. And, indeed, that buzz is justified, though perhaps more for the ideas behind the food than the execution. Triangle gets it just right with the chicken parmesan sandwich, a typically generous portion anchored by a palm-thick hunk of chicken crispy and tender. With a side of charred and blistered long hots, it’s pretty much the perfect plate to tuck into while watching a game at the bar. But then there are other preparations that missed their mark because of real problems with seasoning. Calamari, for instance, were impeccably fried, their insides so tender as to be nearly melting, their exteriors crackling crisp. But their seasoning crossed the line from assertive to aggressive, and by the time I finished the serving, I was parched. The Caesar salad suffered a similar fate, each bite off-puttingly sharp with the almost metallic tang of too much saltiness. Fortunately, there’s plenty here to quench that thirst with. And while I was uncertain about whether to order the “white negroni,” I followed the advice of our fantastic server and went for it. What arrived was a bracing, shimmeringly refreshing cocktail crafted with Bombay Sapphire, Cocchi Americano, citrus bitters and Salers that actually partnered beautifully with the first few dishes. There are a number of inventive cocktails on offer—I also enjoyed the Hello, Suzie, which reminded me of an Italian kir royale—but the food hews closer to the classics. And, indeed, it takes guts to put spaghetti and meatballs on the menu in a neighborhood with no shortage of stellar versions. Happily, this one does everything it needs to, the pasta glistening in an old-school tomato sauce whose heartiness is sliced right through with bright acid, and meatballs wellstudded with significant knobs of bread, their outsides crisped up prior to a swim in the sauce. After a meal like this, tiramisu seemed to be appropriate, and the one here was a moist, soul-comforting wonder. Much of the new Triangle Tavern is. With its balance of central-casting hipsters (I loved watching the guy in the blue tank top and camo cap hitting on a girl in what looked like a hat indigenous to the Tyrolean Alps) and old-school locals all breaking bread together, there is something that just feels right about the place. With a bit of work in the kitchen, it’ll all taste right too. For all of us who grew up with this food, and for a younger generation for whom its retro cool is its main allure, the result is the same: A solid meal at an honest neighborhood spot. It’s awfully tough to argue with the appeal of that. n
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1338 S. 10th St. 215.800.1992. triangletavernphilly.com cuisine type: South Philly Italian. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 4-10pm (kitchen) and 4pm-2am (bar); Sat.-Sun., 11am-1pm (kitchen) and 11am-1am (bar). Price range: $5-$19. Atmosphere: Unselfconsciously retro. Food: Like a lovingly collated mixtape of old-school favorites. Service: Friendly, enthusiastic and low key while still highly engaged. phillyweekly.com | October 7 - 14, 2015 | Philly Weekly | 19
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You’ll want to plant kisses on the foreheads of Francis Cratil Cretarola and Catherine Lee, the warm couple behind Brigantessa (and the even more formidable Le Virtu up the street), whose gorgeous corner spot in partnership with renowned chef Joe Cicala is yet another reason South Philly—and Passyunk Avenue, in particular—has become a dining destination. Their offerings course to course are not only numerous; they’re mind-boggling. And sumptuous. Their housemade, woodgrilled Pezzente style sausage, served in chunks over charred leeks and mustard-like almond pesto brightened with preserved lemon, is a spectacular starter. But a feast for both the eyes and belly is assured in their new fall culurgiones dish, in which chestnut and pear puree-filled pasta pockets are topped with dried cherries, duck confit and fried sage leaves, an elegant, flavorful three-way indulgence of sweet, savory and sour that’ll have you making return reservations before your meal’s over. Who it’s for: South Italian cuisine connoisseurs, fans of wood-fired pizza, kissy couples on date night, Passyunk residents who know how good they’ve got it. Where to get it: Brigantessa, 1520 E. Passyunk Ave. 267.318.7341. brigantessaphila.com —S.L.
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first read Andy Weir’s bestseller The Martian a little over a year ago. Actually, “inhaled” might be a better word to use. The story, about an astronaut stranded on Mars, his struggle to survive and the struggles on Earth to try and bring him home, is about as gripping a book as I’ve ever consumed, and I blazed through it in a matter of days. Upon finishing it, knowing a film was already on the way, extreme anticipation commingled with extreme dread as I wondered how the Hollywood assembly line would attempt to “improve” on Weir’s perfectly proportioned prose. Well, it turns out I needn’t have worried. As directed by Ridley Scott (making his return to outer space just three years after his Alien quasi-prequel Prometheus landed in theaters), from a script by Drew Goddard, 20th Century Fox’s feature adaptation of The Martian is everything I could have hoped for, one of the most engaging would-be blockbusters we’ve gotten all year. While it boasts plenty of amazing effects and wide open vistas to justify its apportionment of IMAX screens, the film— featuring a droll Matt Damon in the title role—is a celebration of science, selflessness and good old-fashioned smarts. The Martian is set in a near future where exploratory missions to Mars have become, if not commonplace, at least semi-regular occurrences (which, given the current sorry state of our country’s space exploration efforts, is sadly the one thing that really marks this movie as science fiction). After being buffeted by a deadly sandstorm, the crew of Ares 3 is forced to abandon the Red Planet, but not before one of their number is nailed by debris and presumed dead. As it turns out, a freak of timing and luck has left that astronaut, botanist Mark Watney (Damon), very much alive, but also very much alone. Compounding problems considerably for Watney, even if he can somehow manage to connect with the folks back home at NASA and let them know that he’s still alive, the soonest that another ship could arrive to retrieve him is four years away. And so, marooned on a barren planet with only the contents of a temporary habitat to sustain him, Watney must rely on his own extensive know-how to “science the
s—t out of it”—which I’m confident will become a new catchphrase—as he MacGyvers up new ways of keeping himself alive until a rescue arrives. If it ever does. There are no space monsters here. No laser beams, teleporters, tractor beams or other sci-fi accoutrements. This is science fact. And at its core, it’s a classic “what would you do?” survival drama. Sure, The Martian bears some superficial similarities in premise to Cast Away (not to mention a different set of similarities to another Tom Hanks vehicle, Apollo 13), but it largely steers clear of existential angst in favor of more immediate life-or-death concerns. Will Watney be able to turn a handful of potatoes into crops? Will he find a way to jury rig his gear to generate water? Will he be able to contact Earth? Will he find anything other than old disco records to listen to? Every new solution creates its own set of challenges that must then be overcome, but Watney tackles it all with an appealingly acidic sense of humor. Damon, who played a similar-yet-different role in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar just under a year ago, easily commands our attention for the big chunk of screen-time he’s on his own, but he’s not the only one who gets top marks. There’s the team at Mission Control on Earth: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jeff Daniels, Sean Bean and others. There’s the rest of the Ares 3 crew, including Jessica Chastain (also an Interstellar vet) as mission commander Lewis, with Michael Peña, Sebastian Stan and Kate Mara as her crew. The entire cast turn in solid performances that help us not only buy into the underlying reality of the situation, but also in the human capacity for shared sacrifice, for working together toward a common, selfless purpose. That’s powerful stuff, and it’s a message that’s always necessary. Featuring terrific visual effects, compelling performances and an engrossing storyline, The Martian is all you want from a big screen entertainment. In fact, I can see a whole generation of kids watching this flick and setting their personal compasses for a career in the space program. Here’s hoping there’s a space program left for them by the time they’re old enough to join it. n
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n case you didn’t know: Philly used to have a lesbian bar, and I used to work there. At least once a week, someone would approach me and ask, apropos of nothing, “Are you gay or straight?” “That’s the wrong question,” I’d reply, “for so many reasons.” Bisexuals have been called a lot of cute things: day walkers, dual citizens, AC/DC, fence sitters. We’ve also been referred to as greedy, indecisive, lying, going through a phase—and even nonexistent. In pop culture, we’re commonly depicted as wacky, promiscuous hard partiers, incapable of monogamy. While that’s fairly cool as far as stereotypes go, it’s only really true for some of us. And it’s just as likely to be true for a straight or gay person. Are you a hack screenwriter and want to make a character seem interesting? Make her bisexual, and call it a day. Not perfect, but at least it’d acknowledge we exist, which is more than can be said for many bar-goers, as well as mainstream news outlets. Celebs dating someone of the same sex are often labeled by gossip rags as gay or lesbian, regardless of how they actually identify. A 2014 New York Times article questioned the existence of the bisexual community, and advice columnists from Dr. Drew to Slate’s Emily Yoffee have told bi-identifying people to stay closeted until they pick a team. This is despite the fact that more people identify as sexually fluid (not being exclusively attracted to one sex) than as gay or lesbian, especially among younger generations. Bisexuals comprise 40 percent of the LGBT community, but are starkly underrepresented by queer activism groups, especially in leadership roles. NYC Pride has featured gay, lesbian and transgender grand marshals in its parade, omitting bisexual representation until just this year. Even the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force has used its platform to argue against the identity, claiming that it’s trans-exclusionary. (Pro tip: You don’t get to define other people’s identities.) Each September, Bisexuality Awareness Week seeks to combat bisexual erasure and invisibility. Across social media, people take the opportunity to come out, celebrate and shatter myths. For some, it’s about basic respect and not letting others define them. When I’m with a man, for instance, it’s automatically assumed I’m straight, negating my queerness. When I’m with a woman, we are called lesbians, which is equally inaccurate. It’s as an-
noying as having your name constantly mispronounced. But beyond annoyance, there are serious repercussions for this type of erasure. Bisexuals experience discrimination, harassment and exclusion from both the straight and queer worlds. We get the degradation of homophobia while simultaneously being shunned by those gays and lesbians who consider us privileged, disease vectors or more likely to cheat. A 2011 study conducted by the San Francisco Human Rights Commission found that, due to this marginalization, bisexuals make less money, are more likely to live in poverty than gays or lesbians and are far more likely to experience disordered eating, substance abuse and suicidal ideation. Medical professionals rarely talk about sex with patients in general, much less with understanding of the specific health concerns of those who could partner with both men and women. Various studies have demonstrated the importance of positive representations in media. Seeing a TV or movie character who shares our skin color, has our interests or shares a similar background gives us role models and affirmations of our value. If someone who is like us can be successful and happy, then we might be able to as well. Representations also have a humanizing effect on others’ biases. A good friend’s mom came around about her daughter’s lesbianism after watching a season of adorable clean-cut queer kids on Glee. Apparently, the joy of an all-gay boy cover of “Teenage Dream” can fill a heart so full, there’s no room left for hatred. We’re getting better at finding positive, realistic portrayals of bisexuality, though at a much slower pace for men. Bi female characters often exist purely to titillate, but comprise 75 percent of depictions of bisexuals, so we have that going for us. If the assumed audience for TV is straight men, the argument goes, it makes sense to them for a female character to be drawn to another woman, but makes them wonder why a man who could be with a woman would opt for a male body. The thinking process appears to be a very nuanced “Eww! Weird! Penis! Do not want.” Meanwhile, at parties, I’ve gathered with a room full of women to rewatch the Eric/Jason love scene in True Blood approximately 50 times. The market is out there. Just so you know. And this weekend, as we celebrate Outfest, know that bisexuals are out there, too. n
SAVAGE LOVE
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Involuntary celibacy? Should I consider cheating, since I’m in a sexless union?
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’m a gay man who is ready to start cheating on my boyfriend. We’ve had a wonderful 3.5-year-long relationship full of respect, affection, support and fun. I love everything about our relationship, and our sex life was great until he moved in eight months into the relationship. At that point, he lost all interest. I’ve tried everything: asking what I can do differently, being more aggressive, being more passive, suggesting couples therapy, getting angry, crying and breaking up twice. (Both breakups lasted only a few hours because I honestly don’t want to leave him.) When I bring up an open relationship, he just goes quiet. I’ve moved past most of the anger, frustration, hurt, embarrassment and sadness. But I won’t accept a life of celibacy. I would like to get some discreet play on the side. My boyfriend is very perceptive, and I’m a bad liar. I don’t want to get caught—but how should the conversation go if (when) I do? I’m leaning toward something like this: “I’m sorry it came to this and I know we agreed on monogamy, and I gave you monogamy for 3.5 years, but part of agreeing to monogamy is the implicit promise to meet your partner’s sexual needs. Everything else about our relationship is wonderful, but we couldn’t fix this one thing, so instead of continuing to push the issue, this is what I decided to do.” Good enough? —Can’t Help Exploring Another Tush The speech you’re planning to give after you get caught is lovely, CHEAT, but you should give it before you get caught. Tell your boyfriend you love him—you would have to, considering what you’ve put up with for nearly three years—and that you have no desire to leave him. But while your relationship is wonderful in many ways, it’s not sexual in any way. And while you’re willing to settle for a companionate relationship, you’re not willing to settle for a sexless existence. Rather than being threatened by your occasional, discreet and safe sexual adventures, CHEAT, your boyfriend should be grateful for them. Because those sexual adventures, and your boyfriend’s acceptance of them, will make it possible for you to stay together. Hopefully he’ll see that the men you’ll be fucking on the side aren’t a threat to your relationship but its salvation. If your boyfriend can’t see that, if he insists that your relationship remain
monogamous and sexless (wouldn’t that technically mean he’s the only person you don’t have sex with?), give breaking up another try. The third time might be the charm. I’m a woman in a hetero marriage. My husband and I enjoy skimming the Craigslist “casual encounters” section. It’s like people-watching, but NSFW. We recently stumbled on an ad posted by a male friend. The ad was soliciting gay mutual BJ/HJ, with the stipulation that the first one to come (the loser?) gets f—ed in the ass by the other (the winner?). Other than the concept of winners and losers during sex, I’ve got no issues. The thing that gnaws at my conscience is this: Our friend is a young guy, bi-curious and impulsive. Once I got over the giggles of glimpsing a dick pic that was not intended for my eyes, I began to worry about our friend’s risky behavior. Do I say something? I care about this guy, but I don’t want to come off as “mommy” or “creepy.” —Dude’s Extremely Risky Plan Elevates Stress My first impulse was to tell you to mind your own business—or MYOB, as the late, great Ann Landers used to say (google her, kids)—because you don’t actually know if your friend is taking foolish risks. He could be using condoms, taking Truvada and carefully vetting his play partners. But if I spotted a friend’s dick on Craigslist in an ad that left me the least bit concerned for his safety, I would say something. I don’t mind coming off as “mommy” (meddling mommy impulses are a requirement for this gig), and if looking out for your friends is “creepy,” then I’m a creep. I’d go with something like this: “I spotted your ad—and your cock—on CL. What you’re looking for sounds hot. But I hope you’re being safe: using condoms, being choosy, taking Truvada. And speaking from experience, getting fucked right after you come sounds sexy in theory, but it’s not much fun in reality. So I hope you’re taking a refractory-period-length break—maybe for ice cream?—before the loser gets f—ed.” n
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to federal, state and localfair housing laws, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discriminationbased on race; color; religion;sex; disability; familial; (presence of children);national origin; age (Pennsylvania and New Jersey); martial status or sexual orientation(Pennsylvania and New Jersey), or source of Income (Philadelphia only) in the sale, rentalor financing or insuring of housing. This paper will not knowingly accept any advertisingfor real estate which violates these laws. The law requires that all dwellings advertised beavailable on an equal opportunity basis. If you believe you have been discriminated againstin connection with the sale, rent, financing or insuring of housing or commercial property,call HUD at 1-888-799-2085 APTS. FOR RENT LAND FOR SALE VACATION RENTALS 20TH & PINE AREA: LG studio w/ separate eat in kit, hrdwd flrs. $850 + cooking gas & elect. Heat is includ'd. Avail. 8/1/15. Contact 215.735.8414 Broad & Reed Vicinity A large Studio with loft. Must see to appreciate it. Call Joseph 609-217-1198 FISHTOWN- Palmer/Girard 2nd fl. front, 1BR, lg kit. Nonsmoker, $800/mo+ utils. Avail. now. Call Jim 215-426-6989 OLD CITY- LOFT 108 Market / 3rd Fl. View of BF Bridge, Open Area, Wood Floors, Exposed Brick Wall, w/d, g/d, d/w $1205+/Mo. rcitinar@aol.com or 215-627-4414 QUEEN VILLAGE 2BR, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage with remote. Right on Front St. Free w/d, a/c, modern kitchen, available 10/10, $1950/discount. Call Jay 717-497-5095
TWO BEDROOMS BELMAWR N.J. 2Brms, LR,Kit,Bath,Pvt.ent. Heat/Hot water incl. No Pets 856-858-4830 OLD CITY (6 S. Front/2nd Fl.) 1BR, 1BA, approx. 1000 s/f. Overlooking Delaware River, carpeted, c/a, w/d, d/w, g / d $ 1 4 0 0 + / M o . rcitinar@aol.com or 215-6274414
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RODMAN & 16th – Contemporary 2 bed Trinity Townhome, HW floors, C/A, Yard and Basement, Dog Friendly, AVAIL SEPTEMBER! $1,485
ABANDONED FARM SALE! 38 acres- $69,900. Gorgeous acreage with stunning views, stream, woods and fields! Just off the NY State Thruway! Terms avail! 888-431-7214.
CHRISTIAN & 22nd – Spacious Four Bed Townhome, H/W Floors, Yard and Basement, W/D, Bright, Lots of closet space, Hi ceilings, Dog Friendly, Avail Now! $2,550 Sansom & 21st – Junior one bedroom, H/F, Lots of Light, Hi Ceilings, Laundry on Premises, Heat, hot water and gas cooking included, Avail October! $1,185
HOBBY FARM Liquidation 4 BR/ 2 BATH FARMHOUSE22 Acres- $149,900! Horse barn, dairy barn, gorgeous setting with views! Just off NY State Thruway. Call 888-738-6994 for fact sheet.
SOCIETY HILL WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST/ MIDTOWN VILLAGE
OPEN HOUSES
THE IMPERIAL – BROAD & SPRUCE - Studios in Hi-rise Elevator Building, Great Location, Hardwood Floors, A/C, Full Kitchens, Laundry on Premise, Avail. NOW! GAS INCLUDED! $795
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THE CLAREMONT – CLINTON & 10th – Newly Renovated studios in mid-rise Elevator Building, Beautiful New Kitchens and Baths, H/W, Laundry on Premise, Avail. October! ALL UTILITES INCLUDED! $815
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924 CLINTON ST WASHINGTON SQ WEST $1,795,000
SUN. 10/4 12:00PM to 1:00PM 324 S 3RD ST SOCIETY HILL $699,900 115 CATHARINE ST QUEEN VILLAGE $939,000 746-48 E PASSYUNK AVE C QUEEN VILLAGE $229,900
EXCELLENT LOCATION Near PASSYUNK SQUARE2BR/1.5BA Townhouse,spacious EIK,D/W,G/D,W/D,A/C, H/W, HUGE bathroom w/jacuzzi tub, walking distance to all transportation, restaurants, shopping,Center City,doggie parks. $1700/mo. ONLY 1st mo+sec. PETS OK. Call 215-287-0364 to see this very clean and well maintained home.
4515 SANSOM ST UNIVERSITY CITY $419,900
VACATION RENTALS
238 QUEEN ST 5 QUEEN VILLAGE $310,000
TIME SHARE ORLANDO FLA. 5-7 Days. Studio or 1 BR. Close to Sea World & Universal. Pool, full kitchen, balcony. Full appliances. $400 to $600 per week. Available now till 12-31 Call 609-470-1488
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE FITLER SQUARE
1812 FITZWATER ST GRADUATE HOSPITAL $489,000 327 PEMBERTON ST QUEEN VILLAGE $449,000 308 PEMBERTON ST QUEEN VILLAGE $385,000
CLINTON PLACE – PINE & 11th – Bright & Cheery studio w/ view of Kahn Park, Separate eat-in kitchen, Elevator Building, H/W Floors, Laundry on Premise, Avail. Now! HEAT/HOT WATER INCLUDED $950
506 PIERCE STREET DICKINSON SQUARE $254,900
1:30PM to 2:30PM 115 CATHARINE ST QUEEN VILLAGE $939,000 428 CATHARINE ST QUEEN VILLAGE $454,900 125 CHRISTIAN ST QUEEN VILLAGE $480,000 717 S COLUMBUS BLVD #507 QUEEN VILLAGE $499,000 120 DICKINSON ST D PENNSPORT $539,900
3:00PM to 4:00PM 413 S 12TH ST WASHINGTON SQUARE $650,000
1117 Spruce St
215-925-RENT michaelsingerrealestate.com
LOMBARD & 12th – Huge Two Bedroom with lots of natural light, Beautiful H/W Floors, C/A, W/D, D/W,Private Balcony, Storage Unit Provided, Avail. NOW! $1,850 LOMBARD & 8th – Spacious Bi-level One Bedroom w/ Loft, Hardwood Floors, Decorative Red Brick Fireplace, Central Air, Laundry on Premise, Storage Unit Provided, Avail. Mid-Oct! $1,385
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$795,000
Fantastic 3BR, 2-1/2 bath 3-story home with handsome facade historic plaque marble steps and window shutters in one of the finest locations in the city! Enter through vestibule into open living/dining space with hardwood flooring, gas fireplace, ornate wood mantle, crown molding, light fixture with ceiling medallion, and tiled powder room with pedestal sink and shelving. High end kitchen with a breakfast nook lead out to a delightful garden. Includes 1 year pre-paid parking! Truly a must see!
SOCIETY HILL
$2,062,750
Stately and immaculate 3-4 bed, 4.5 bath newly renovated Society Hill home located on one of the finest tree lined blocks in Philadelphia. This elegant home features gorgeous detailed moldings, grand ceilings, tremendous light and plenty of living space for all your needs. Grand circular staircase leads up to the 2nd level. Open foyer with unique domed skylight allowing brilliant light to flow throughout this lovely home. Do not miss your chance to own a piece of history!
SOCIETY HILL
$1,795,000
WASHINGTON SQ WEST
$689,900
Impeccably elegant 3BD/ 2.5BA corner penthouse unit at Independence Place. Double doors lead into marble tile foyer area. Wide open living room boasts Canadian maple wood flooring, wood burning fireplace with wood mantle, custom lighting throughout, built-in shelving, dramatic floor to ceiling windows facing east and south and sliding glass doors to a balcony wrapping around east with great river and bridge view. 1-year pre paid parking included.
Stunning 3BD/3.5 BA condo with parking in prime location featuring immense light, soaring ceiling and dramatic living spaces. This unit begins with a gorgeous living room with wood burning fireplace, hardwood flooring, two oversized north facing windows. This level also offers a sitting room/den/office and steps down to a fantastic chefs kitchen. On the second find the large master bedroom with tons of features. See this home today!
WASHINGTON SQ WEST
GRADUATE HOSPITAL
$1,795,000
Prepare to swoon at this unbelievable 4 bedroom, 4.2 bath home in the heart of Washington Square West on one of Philadelphia’s premier blocks. Step inside to the grand center vestibule with dramatic ceiling and crown molding. The open flow between rooms and the garden make it perfect for family life and entertaining. Handsome original circular staircase with pine floor and railing brings you up to the top floor! Join us this Thursday 10/8 for a Twilight Open from 5-7pm!
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$840,000
Old world charm and the epitome of modern luxury abounds in this newer approximately 3900 square foot 4BD/2.5BA handsome brick front home. There are twelve foot ceilings heights, dual HVAC systems, wide plank hardwood floors, an immaculate chef’s eat in kitchen, an enormous finished basement with a bar and custom built ins, custom walk in closets, two dens, a massive 300 square foot roof top deck. See it today!
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Pool • Fitness Valet 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 24 Hr Maintenance 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. • 24 Maintenance Parking •Hr24 Hr Security NewBa; construction Carriage homes 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 4Bd/2 RenovatedTownhome, Rittenhouse Squareto • Rooftop 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 24 Hr Maintenance 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse S Studios $115,000 $150,000 1830 Addison St. at Rittenhouse Sq. starting $599,000 Studios Pool •$130,000 to $160,000 $525,000 Fitness Center Valet $525,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhom 1 1$525,000 Bedrooms $175,000 to•$225,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 4 beds/3.1 baths; 2 car garage; Bedrooms $250,000 to $300,000 1827 Delancey Street, Rittenhouse Square Parking • 24 Hr Security • $525,000 2 Bedrooms $250,000 to $400,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. $525,000 2Studios Bedrooms $115,000 $300,000to to$150,000 $450,000 Floor plan with 3000 Sq Sq. ft 1830Open Addison St. Rittenhouse Addison Rittenhouse Sq. 41830 Bed/4.2; 5936 sqAddison ftSt. Townhome $3,350,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 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Studios $115,000 to $150,000 $525,000 $525,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse $525,000 50 Belmont Ave #416, Bala Cynwyd Open Sun 11-4pm | Mon 12-6pm303-5 1212 Weybridge Lane, Wayne Sq. 3 Bedrooms S 11th Street, Sq West $400,000 to $500,000 Addison St. Rittenhouse 1830 Addison St. 3 Bd/2 Ba;SUNDAY RenovatedTownhome, 1 Bed/1Bath; 864 sq ft Condo $99,000 1830 Addison St.Rittenhouse Rittenhouse Sq. Tues-Fri 9-6pm | to Sat 12-3pm 1830 $175,000 $225,000 1830 Addison St. Sq. 1 Bedrooms OPEN 11 AM -$239,000 1Rittenhouse PMSq. Bath; 3580 sq ft Colonial $649,000 3 Bed/3.1 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Unit 2: 1 Bed/1 Bath; 772 sqRittenhouse ft Condo OPEN SUNDAY 2 4 PM 1830 Addison St. Sq. Includes real estate tax • No transfer tax 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhom 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 408 Fairview Road, Penn Valley 2427 Carpenter Street, Graduate Hospital $525,000 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 2 Bedrooms $250,000 to $400,000 49 Cornell Rd., Bala Cynwyd 300 Farwood Road, Wynnewood Unit 10: 1 Bed/1 868 sq ft Condo $215,000 $525,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; Bath; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 3Bed/4.1 Bd/2Bath; Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 3 Bd/2Sun Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 6Bedrooms Bed/5.2 Bath; 5465 sq ft|Colonial $1,399,000 $525,000 3 $400,000 to $500,000 5 4,910 sq ft Contemporary $499,000 3BD/1.1BA; Townhouse $329K Open 11-4pm Mon 12-6pm 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1737-39 Chestnut Street #701, 5BD/2.2Ba 3,314 Sq. Ft. Colonial 1830 Addison Rittenhouse Sq. Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse $525,000 1830 Addison St.St. Rittenhouse 1830 AddisonState St. Rittenhouse Sq. $525,000 415 Conshohocken Road, Gladwyne $525,000 1830 St. Rittenhouse Sq. Includes real 9-6pm estate tax • No12-3pm transfer tax | Sat 1212 Prospect Hill,LLVillanova 3 Bd/2Addison Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhom Rittenhouse Square 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Finished, Walk-out $549K Sq. Street, Wash Square West 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3Tues-Fri Bd/2 RenovatedTownhome, 4 Bed/3.1 Bath;Ba; 2912 sq ft Contemporary $744,900 510 S. 11th $525,000 5 Bed/3 Bath; 3361 sq ft Cape $650,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 2 Bed/2 Bath;RenovatedTownhome, 1744 sq ft Condo $795,000 31407 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 201Sun Delmont Avenue, Ardmore County Line Rd., Bryn Mawr 3BD/2BA; 3-Story Twnhome C/A $339K Open 11-4pm | Mon 12-6pm 710 Preston Bryn Mawr Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse 3338 Ainslie Street, East Falls $525,000 707 Conshohocken State Rd., Cynwyd Sq. $525,000 1830 Addison St.Avenue, Rittenhouse Addison St.|Colonial Rittenhouse 51830 Bed/2.1 Bath,9-6pm 3-Story $519,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. Tues-Fri SatBala 12-3pm 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 5BD/3BA; Colonial 3 Bd/2 RenovatedTownhom 3 Bed/2.1 Bath; Renovated 1800 sq ft Twin $339,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1519 Bath; Swain Street, Art Museum Area 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 31830 sqBa; ft Townhouse $170,000 751 Robinhood Road, Bryn Mawr St. Rittenhouse Sq. 4BD/2BA; Colonial in college Park 3Bed/1 Bd/2Addison Ba;960 RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. $525,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 3/4 Acres; Walk to Train $724K $525,000 2012 Spruce Street, Rittenhouse Square 102 Trotters Drive, Phoenixville 5 Bed/3 Bath; 3067 sq ft Colonial $599,900 3BD/2.1BA 1,552 Sq. Ft Townhouse Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 3$525,000 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 31,598 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1-CarAvenue, Attached GarageStation $349K Sq. 43 Bed/5 Bath; 7155 sq ft TownhomeSt. $3,690,000 1830 Addison Rittenhouse 5Bd/2 Bed/4.1 Bath; 5729 sq ft Colonial $689,900 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse 518 SSq.Ft; Bowman Merion $525,000 Renovated, Air; Finished LL $399K 3 Central Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhom $525,000 2301 Cherry Street 4Q, Logan Square 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/2 Ba;3430 RenovatedTownhome, 1245 Hollow Rd., Penn 4$525,000 Bed/3.1 Bath; ft Colonial $649,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1230 Ridgewood Road, BrynValley MawrSq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse 1830 Addison St.sq Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bed/2.1$525,000 Bath; 1778 sq ft Condo $425,000 $525,000 $525,000 190 -Bala TheCynwyd Corinthian 9Presidential W Rock Hill#301 Bed/4.2 6755 sq ft French Estate 32531 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Sq.l 4BD/4.1Ba Contemporary 1727 Fitzwater St., #ARittenhouse - Graduate Hospita 35 Bd/2 Ba;Bath: RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St.Road, Rittenhouse Sq. Lombard Street 1N, Fitler Square $1,875,000 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2,057 sq ft Colonial $449,000 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3BD/3.1BA, 2700 Sq.Ft w/ Balcony 5,620 Sq.Ft. $1,500,000 2BD/1.1BA $350K 1 Bed/1 Bath;Townhouse Condo $200,000 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 700 Polo Road, Bryn Mawr 1001 Montgomery Avenue, Penn Valley 426 Seville Street. Manayunk $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 Updated; For Rent $4,700/month or $749K Addison St.sqRittenhouse Sq. 4 Bed/3.1 Beth; 2394 ft Colonial $415,000 3508 Hamilton Street Powelton Village 3 Bed/1.1 Bath; 1902 ft Colonial $475,000 1830 Addison St.sqRittenhouse Sq. 41830 Bed/1.1 Bath; 2016 ft- Twin $239,000 1830 Addison St. sq Rittenhouse Sq. 118Ba; Penarth Road, Bala Cynwyd 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 530 Kingsley Court, Roxborough 1830 Addison St.Ft. Rittenhouse Sq. 4BD/3.1BA; 3,300 Sq. REDUCED $635k 31348 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 RenovatedTownhome, 743 Humphreys Road, Ardmore 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. Bobarn Drive, Penn Valley 2636 Chestnut Street, Ardmore 5 Bed/3.1 Bath; 2963 sq ft Colonial $685,000 3 Bed/2.1 Bath; New Construction Twin $404,900 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3Bd/2 Bed/1.1 1472 sq ft Twin $269,900 3$525,000 Ba;Bath; RenovatedTownhome, 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 5BD/4.1BA, 5588 Contemporary 1333 South Street - Washington Square West 1416 Flat Twin Rockw/ Road, Penn Garage Valley 3BD/1.1BA Attached $525,000 RENTALS AVAILABLE $525,000 504 Sagamore Road, Havertown $525,000 5 Bed/3.1 Bath; 3635sq ft $749,000 1830 St. Rittenhouse Sq. Duplex Addison w/ Parking; Separate Utilities $499K 1,280 Sq. FtRittenhouse $199,900 1830 St..89 Sq. 2-3 Addison Car Garage; $879K 1830 Addison St. Sq. 825 S 7th St #2A, Bella Vista 4 Bed/3.1 Bath; 3052 sqRittenhouse ftAcres Colonial $525,000 Also for Rent $4,500/month 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 31600 Bd/2Hagys Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/2 -Ba;OAK RenovatedTownhome, 1 Bed/1 Bath; For Rent $1750/month HILL PENN VALLEY -Ford Road 8G, Penn Valley 1501 S. 12th Street Passyunk Square 103 W Rock Hill Road, Bala Cynwyd $525,000 2224 Carpenter Street, Graduate Hospital $525,000 $525,000 1 336 Bed/1 David Bath; 766 sq ft Condo $125,000 Drive, Havertown 4 Bed/3.1 Bath; 2961 sq ft Split Level $599,900
273 Meeting House, Merion Farms Station 4BD/2.1BA Split in Paddock 5 Bed/4.2 Bath; 5742 sq ft 2,346 Sq.Ft. $339K French Manor $999,000 11 W Amherst Road, Bala Cynwyd 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 1956 sq ft Colonial $549,000 517 Mercer Road, Merion Station 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2386 sq ft Colonial $649,000 RENTALS AVAILABLE 218 E Chelsea Circle, Newtown Square 2 Bed/1.1 Bath; 750 sq ft Townhouse $1,600/month
246 FITZWATER STREET, #14 SPECTACULAR NEW YORK STYLE CORNER LOFT WITH WALLS OF 10-FOOT WINDOWS FEATURE SWEEPING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF PHILADELPHIA’S SKYLINE FROM EVERY ROOM.
14-foot ceilings and walls of windows provide an unmatched metropolitan backdrop to views featuring Philadelphia’s towering skyscrapers, innovative architecture, and structural landmarks that give character to one of America’s favorite cities. This live-work open floor plan, spacious, and perfect for entertaining large gatherings, invites you to enjoy unobstructed panoramic views of the Philadelphia skyline in 2584 square feet of flexible loft space. This unique home features an array of custom upgrades giving prominence to post-modern and architectural styling. The consummate living space for the urban professional seeking a vibrant living / lifestyle experience, this loft is far from the suburban cul-de-sac monotony. This one of a kind New York style bi-level penthouse loft features: Panoramic views of Philadelphia’s skyline from every room - A soaring, aluminum framed 21-foot open atrium - 2 new metro-style bathrooms completed 10/15 feature full black granite tile & KWC Swiss wall-mounted nickel faucets. Stainless steel & glass vessel sinks. Dramatic 9-foot, 500-pound stainless steel vault-style rolling doors - Custom stainless steel porthole windows by Philip Watts Design, Nottingham, UK SpeakerCraft (of California) ceiling speakers professionally installed by Hi-Fi House throughout both levels - 2 walk-in closets, plus additional large storage closets - 2-zone air conditioning system -Subzero and Bosh appliances w/ Franke Swiss faucets Custom monorail lighting systems by TechLighting design- Hardwood floors throughout- Exposed brick walls - Custom exposed stainless steel ducts with Seiho International airport-style turbo-nozzle stainless steel air outlets t/o home -Four oversized skylights by VELUX, the leader of innovation and the preferred skylight brand for American contractors - Cathedral-style ceilings featured in second story loft w/ an array of 12 Eurofase industrial series recessed fixtures -2nd flr. features custom ebony style media wall w/ aluminum inlay for 65” plasma tv - Secured/gated parking - Two 84-inch blade span Casablanca Malibu Star ceiling fans are included and of course an elevator.
$1,300,000
1750 Oakwood Ter #8K 20 W Turnbull - TheAvenue, EstatesHavertown 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2564 sq ft rehabbed colonial 2Bd/2BA; 1,247 Sq. Ft. $249K $525,000 941 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Penn Valley 6 Bed/5.1 Bath, 8231 sq ft Normandy $1,395,000 1489 Russell Road, Paoli 4 Bed/3.1 Bath; 4431 sqft Colonial $869,000 109 Cornell Road, Bala Cynwyd 3 Bed/2.1 Bath Ranch on .29 acres $365,000 6 E Dartmouth Road, Bala Cynwyd 3 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2236 sq ft Traditional $575,000
and 4 Apartments $559K 3Commercial Bed/2.1 Bath;Space 1455 sq ft Twnhse $2,500/month Merrick East Falls 812 3604 S. 19th StreetRoad, - Graduate Hospital 3 Great Bed/1 Bath; 1116 sq ft4BD/1.1 Townhouse Investment BA$199,000 $349K
7000 Greenhill Road, Greenhill Farms 5 Bed/5.1 Bath; 4200 sq ft Colonial $529,000 1628 Spruce Street #4, Rittenhouse Square 2 Bed/1 Bath; 800 sq ft Condo $345,000 303 Krams Avenue, Manayunk 3 Bed/1 Bath; 1579 sq ft Twin $199,000 716 S Marvine Street, Bella Vista 3 Bed/2 Full; 1652 sq ft Townhouse $600,000
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VOORHEES/LOST TREE Magnificent 6 BR 5.5 bath custom home on corner lot w/gated rear entrance & 3 car garage. Joanne Hudson designed kitchen with commercial grade appliances, large island with seating & butler’ s pantry. Main floor gym with full bath has endless possibilities. Large master suite with separate office/ sitting area, custom walk in closets & spa like bath. Other amenities include a home theater, a finished basement with multiple entertaining areas, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Professional landscaping & a sports court. …...Realistically priced at $1,050,000
CHERRY HILL/ WILDERNESS ACRES Stunning 5 BR, 5.5 bath custom contemporary on 1.34 acres with 2 car garage and finished basement. Cathedral ceilings, open floor plan and windows galore. Private location backs up to woods with beautiful views. Large gourmet kitchen open to family room and breakfast room. Two Story Sunken Living room with wet bar and main floor study, game room and laundry. Master Suite with newer bath, 2 walk in closets and balcony. Large deck, brick patio and
sports court.
….Realistically priced at $999,000
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO STEVEN, NICOLE & JOSH……..
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NEW PRICE Fishtown
Bella Vista
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NEW PRICE Bella Vista
BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE WITH NATURAL MAPLE HARDWOOD FLOORS AND CENTRAL AIR $249,900
COMPLETELY RENOVATED TWO STORY TOWNHOUSE WITH FINISHED NATURAL OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS, JACUZZI TUB AND BACKYARD $254,900
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TOWNHOUSE WITH CONTEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION. BALCONY AND CENTRAL AIR $497,500
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TRINITY WITH EAT-IN KITCHEN AND YARD ON A SMALL TREE LINED STREET $325,000
3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL WIDE PLANK PINE FLOORS AND OUTDOOR SPACES $429,000
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TWO STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION CONDOS WITH 10 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT. 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS FROM $335,000
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