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Volume 1, Number 1
Playing For West Chester’s Fallen Soldiers what is this? You’re holding a copy of West Chester’s newest and most exciting magazine. Inside you’ll find both fun and information in equal measures.
Oh, and it’s FREE! Historical Society’s Antiques Show
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Get To Know Jake Holland From Teca
You may have seen them on Saint Patrick’s Day, playing around West Chester, the men of Chester County Emerald Society Pipe Band: Tom McKeown, Don McKeown, David Konnpy, David Donnehouer, Brian Barber, Jeff Steon, Gerry lynn, Json Ziglar, Jack Weger, Jeff Kramor
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From The Editor
Clip Art Contest WHILE you are poring over the pages of The WC, you will have the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to use at a local business. How would you go about winning this? We have sneakily hidden a happy little sun in one of the ads in this issue. It’s a smaller version of the guy above. When you have located the piece of clip art, enter our contest by sending an email to: dan@exitzero.us. Make sure the subject line of that email reads “WC Clip Art Contest.” In the email, tell us on which page you found the clip art and in which ad the clip art was hidden. Don’t forget to include your name and address in the email so that we can send you your prize. A winner will be selected utterly at random by the time the next issue of The WC is printed, and the name of that lucky person will be printed in the next issue of The WC and on our Facebook page.
Our Team Publisher Jack Wright jack@exitzero.us Editor Dan Mathers dan@exitzero.us 610-984-2874 Group Advertising Manager Jason Black info@exitzero.us
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T’S SAFE to say you’ve noticed that West Chester has quickly grown from the quaint town in a quiet, suburb that it was just 10 years ago. It is now home to a collection of restaurants, bars, shops and a healthy social scene... and you will be reminded of this every time you pick up The WC, which I hope will be every single week in the not too distant future. The team behind The WC will not only be profiling the people who run the restaurants, pour the drinks, plan the activities and curate the shops but will also be turning the spotlight on the people who enjoy this town. Flip through these pages and you will see what I mean – our photographer will be traveling to events all over the borough, capturing the fun of a parade, the excitement of a local fundraiser, the energy of a Friday night out. Although we’ll try to refrain from using buzz words like hyperlocal (oops) we WILL be paying special attention to establishments right here in downtown West Chester. But that doesn’t mean we won’t try to create a paper that reaches out to the community of greater West Chester and Chester County. The WC is here, in short, to celebrate West Chester’s diverse and growing culture. The culture that you, and I, and everybody else in town knows and loves. We hope you join us each and every issue to be kept abreast of events, fundraisers and specials. We’ll introduce you to the people who make up your community and maybe even enlighten you about places and things you didn’t know existed. We’ll see you there. Dan Mathers
Assistant Editor Jon Roth jon@exitzero.us Staff Photographer Adam Jones www.wchestermedia.com Graphic Designer Doree Bardes mausdriver@yahoo.com Staff Artist Victor Grasso www.victorgrasso.com For more information on this and other publications, please contact... Exit Zero Publishing 109 Sunset Boulevard, Suite D Cape May, NJ 08204 609-770-8479 www.exitzero.us This publication is printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks. Be good to your planet.
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A Picture From The Past
Chester County Historical Society
This photo shows the 1846 courthouse, which replaced the original 1786 building. It was designed by Thomas U. Walter, a Philadelphia architect who is best known as the designer of the US Capitol dome in Washington, DC. Not included in the picture are the courthouse annex designed by T. Roney Williamson (which wasn’t constructed until 1891-92), the North Wing, and the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument, installed in 1915. Pam Powell
Inside This Issue Bartender of the Month 19
What They’re Wearing 26
Our (nearly) definitive guide to what’s happening in West Chester.
We sit down for a glass of wine with Jake Holland from Teca.
An impromptu fashion photo shoot on the streets of West Chester.
Your Favorites Places 6
Calendar of Events 4-5
The WC Bouquet Ambush 21
West Chester Must Haves 29
We stop you on the street and ask about your preferred spots.
Matlack Florist supply the flowers, you just have to supply the answers.
The things you really shouldn’t miss when shopping in town.
Finding Treasure 9
The Dating Column 23
Adopt an Animal 33-35
With a keen eye and memory, Tara Dugan finds treasures in the trash.
Diane Stopyra’s take on the ups and downs of dating in West Chester.
Six adorable pets need a loving home. Can you help them?
What To Eat And Where To Eat It 13
What’s Happening In West Chester 25
The West Chester Crossword 37
Meg Kelly keeps you up to date on everything the borough has to offer.
A crossword puzzle tailored to downtown dining.
Dan Mathers samples some of the town’s tastiest treats.
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Calendar Of Events
Look no further... a carefully curated list of upcoming happenings in West Chester Thursday 4/14, 6-8pm: Wine Tasting At The Pale Horse Enjoy a guided wine tasting on the second Thursday of each month from 6-8pm. There’s live acoustic music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and featured wines from various vendors and makers. Cost is $15 per person. 29 East Gay Street, 610-738-3948
Thursday 4/14, 8pm: “Merge Ahead” The University Dance Company’s spring concert celebrates the creative choreography and lighting design of WCU students in styles ranging from modern to ballet to hip hop and everything in between. The concert also includes works by co-Artistic Directors and WCU dance faculty Liz Staruch and Gretchen Studlien-Webb. Tickets $8 are for student/faculty/seniors and $12 for general admission. West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 610-436-1000
Thursday 4/14, 7pm: Chilling Reality Lecture The Chester County Historical Society presents guest curator Rob Lukens speaking
about the creation of the Chilling Reality Exhibit, which features artifacts and stories that bridge past Arctic adventures to the present and help to shape our ideas about the Arctic today. Admission is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. 225 North High Street, 610-692-4800
Thursday 4/14, 5:45pm: African History Film WCU shows Ousmane Sembene’s “Faat Kine” about an independent Senegalese woman works to raise her children and run her business in Dakar despite the demands of two ex-husbands and other problems. West Chester University, 301 Recitation Hall, 610436-1000
Friday 4/15, 8pm: “Merge Ahead” The University Dance Company’s spring concert celebrates the creative choreography and lighting design of WCU students in styles ranging from modern to ballet to hip hop and everything in between. The concert also includes works by co-Artistic Directors and WCU dance faculty Liz Staruch and
Gretchen Studlien-Webb. Tickets are $8 for student/faculty/seniors and $12 for general admission. West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 610-436-1000
Friday 4/15, 7:30pm: Opera Performance Come out to WCU for the performance of the first opera written by a female composer, Francesca Caccini’s La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola d’Alcina. Advance tickets are available at the Sykes Ticket Office. West Chester University, Madeline Wing Adler Theater, 610-436-1000
Saturday 4/16, 10am-5pm: Dig Into Your Family’s Past The library staff at the Chester County Historical society will help you learn how to explore your Chester County family history. 225 North High Street, 610-692-4800
Saturday 4/16, 10am: Easter Egg Hunt at Everhart Park West Chester Parks and Recreation presents the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Everhart Park. For ages two-nine. Free for families. Meeting place is by the green shed. Bring your own bag or basket for the eggs. Miner Street and Bradford Avenue, 610-692-7574
Saturday 4/16, Noon: Lunch with the Easter Bunny West Chester Parks and Rec presents Lunch with the Easter Bunny. Entrance is$12 per person, ages two and up. Seating is limited, so sign up with West Chester Parks & Recreation by calling 610-436-9010. Side Bar & Restaurant, 10 East Gay Street, 610-429-8297
Saturday 4/16, All Day: Chester Creek Cleanup Join residents and students of West Goshen Township, West Chester Borough, Thornbury Chester County, Westtown Township, and West Goshen Lions Club as they band together to give Goose Creek its wellneeded annual cleanup. Meet by 8:50am to sign in. Participants enjoy Starbucks Coffee and bagels at Public Works. 205 Lacey Street, courtney.marm@gmail.com, 610-637-7576
Saturday 4/16, All Day: Anniversary Sale at OBVI Treat your kids to a day with one of their favorites – the Easter Bunny! First get out to Everhart park at 10am on Saturday, April 16 for an Easter Egg Hunt, followed by Lunch With The Easter Bunny starting noon at Side Bar & Restaurant.
OBVI is having their 5th Anniversary Celebration and Sale. Don’t miss it. 30 South High Street, 610-696-2477
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David P. DeVenney will direct the concert Choir at their upcoming performance at West Chester University
Saturday 4/16, 9am-5:30pm: Early Modern Women in the Arts: An Interdisciplinary Symposium
Sunday 4/17, 3pm: Concert Choir, Mastersingers, and Symphony Orchestra
Come join scholars from around the country as they present their research on some of the roles that women played in the arts during the 16th through mid-18th centuries. You are welcome to spend the whole day or else free to stop by for just a short while. Dr. Maria Purciello mpurciello@wcupa.edu. West Chester University, Gates Recital Hall, 610-436-1000
David P. DeVenney, Jane Wyss, and Ovidiu Marinescu direct this can’t-miss evening of classical music and entertainment. West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 610-436-1000
Saturday 4/16, 8pm: “Merge Ahead” The University Dance Company’s spring concert celebrates the creative choreography and lighting design of West Chester University students in styles ranging from the modern ballet to hip hop and everything in between. The concert includes works by co-Artistic Directors and WCU dance faculty Liz Staruch and Gretchen StudlienWebb. Tickets are $8 for student/faculty/ seniors and $12 for general admission. West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 610-436-1000
Saturday 4/16, 2pm and 7:30pm: Opera Performance Come out to WCU for the performance of the first opera written by a female composer, Francesca Caccini’s La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola d’Alcina. Advance tickets are available at the Sykes Ticket Office. West Chester University, Madeline Wing Adler Theater, 610-436-1000
Sunday 4/17, 2pm and 8pm: “Merge Ahead” The University Dance Company’s spring concert celebrates the creative choreography and lighting design of WCU students in styles from ballet to hip hop and in between. The concert includes works by co-Artistic Directors and WCU dance faculty Liz Staruch and Gretchen Studlien-Webb. Tickets are $8 for student/faculty/seniors and $12 for general admission. West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 610-436-1000
Tuesday 4/19, 3pm-4:30pm: The Material Culture of the American Indian: The Carleton Thomas Collection The WCU Department of Anthropology and Sociology presents an exhibit of historical American Indian artifacts from the Carleton Thomas Collection. West Chester University, Old Library Building Atrium, 610-436-1000
can enjoy a shared appetizer, two entrees, and a shared dessert for $20. Kildaire’s, Doc Macgrogan’s, Mas Mexicali Cantina, Ram’s Head, Ryan’s, Landmark, Sidebar, Barnaby’s.
Saturday 4/21, 7:30pm: Immaculata Symphony’s Spring Concert Don’t miss this concert showcasing modern masterworks. Tickets are $6 for students, $10 for seniors and $12 for general admission. Immaculata University, Alunmnae Hall
Monday 4/25 – Sunday 5/1: Restaurant Week West Chester Restaurant Week is a celebration of the culinary scene in West Chester from. Each participating restaurant offers a special multi-course, fixed-price menu for lunch and dinner. The event gives diners a chance to discover new eateries or reacquaintwith old favorites at a great value.
Saturday 4/29 – Sunday, May 1: West Chester Film Festival The West Chester Film Festival presents an exciting mix of short films from both amateur and highly regarded filmmakers at various locations. See their ad on page 30 for more information.
Tuesday 4/19: Two for $20 Tuesdays
Sunday 5/1, 11am-4pm: May Day Arts Festival
Want to enjoy a great meal but not break the bank? The West Chester Restaurant Association has just the thing — two for $20 Tuesdays. During lunch and dinner, customers
Quality arts and crafts for sale, family entertainment, fresh food and children’s games. Contact WC Parks and Recreation for more information. Everhart Park, 610-436-9010
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Your Favorite Places To...
Drink coffee, grab breakfast, eat dinner and enjoy a nightcap
MATT FITZGERALD, 21, Cashier, West Chester «Drink coffee: Fennario «Grab breakfast: McDonald’s «Eat dinner: Kildare’s «Enjoy a nightcap: Kildare’s
JEREMY MALANKA, 23, Server at Limoncello, West Chester «Drink coffee: Fennario «Grab breakfast: Market Street Grill «Eat dinner: High Street Cafe «Enjoy a nightcap: Side Bar
KATIE PAUL, 19, Student, Pennsburg «Drink coffee: Starbucks «Grab breakfast: Country Bagel «Eat dinner: Penn’s Table «Enjoy a nightcap: I’m not 21
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3/18: Chester County Historical Society’s Antiques Show PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM JONES
Cheryl Scott, Susan Hart, Otto Hart
Allen and Sarah Burke, Jack and Jane Hornberger
Holly Peters, Mary and Stuart Brooks
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Finding Treasure
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Pickin’ through Chester County, by Tara Dugan
NEEDED a piano. With two young kids in the house, my need was not so much from the BabyGeniusFutureNarcissist school of thought on optimum neurological development, but rather the need for a safe and stand-alone kid occupier that did not plug in. Again, not for philosophical reasons, but I need things to keep kids busy at all times, even during power outages. Trust me, it’s for the best. I remember the piano we had in my house growing up, a hideous upright missing not only some key veneers but actual keys. We took to adding in the missing notes vocally, which got pretty funny when the boys’ voices were changing. The five of us used to fight over whose turn it was until our teacher, Mrs Levinson, showed up for our lessons, and then we would fight over who could hide from her the longest. We called her One Two, for her audible, droning method of teaching musical timekeeping, and I hate to think what she must have called us. After a cat had kittens behind the
upright, my parents sprung for a brand new Baldwin piano. I still remember the price – a shocking $800, on sale. Price a new piano nowadays, and you might be shocked yourself. While looking, I didn’t find any in the music stores for less than a couple thousand. “For something that’s going to be used as a fort most of the time?” I thought. It was the sticker shock that sent me to William Bunch Auctions on Route 202 South in Chadds Ford. My first time inside an auction house revealed a strange mix of furniture, jewelry, furs, china, rugs, you name it. And pianos. Wear a stupid expression long enough and someone is bound to feel obliged to
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assist you. A man named Frank explained how to register, get a number and bid at the auction. I finally got up the courage to ask what a piano might sell for. “Sixty,” Frank said. It must have been my expression that caused him to repeat himself a little more slowly this time, “Sixty… dollars.” The piano I had my eye on was a lovely, if dated, Everett piano with all eighty-eight keys in place. Fancy! It took all my courage to place my first auction bid --ever -- on that Everett piano. Never mind that I had my number upside down and I kept trying unsuccessfully to bid against myself – I won! The hammer price (price before tax and the buyer’s premium) was a mere eighty dollars. The auction house gave me the name of Philip Jamison of West Chester, a piano tuner who would move it into my house, too. Total piano, moving andtuning: $288, or about one-tenth of retail. My kids have been playing that piano for four years, and Mr Jamison still comes to tune it every year. Mrs Levinson would finally be proud.
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3/18: Chester County Historical Society’s Antiques Show PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM JONES
Terrance and Theresa Farrell, Gerri and George Zumbano
Kim Hall, Jeff Gordon, Grete Greenacre
Jean Miller, Maureen Mullens, Jerri Moran
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Albert Babaian, Dave Busby
Jamie Price, Charlie Brosius
Laurie Rofini, Patrick Vanderveen
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3/18: Chester County Historical Society’s Antiques Show
Ellen and William Marsden
George Weymouth, Frank F Herz
Lou Riccio
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What To Eat And Where To Eat It
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Dan Mathers samples the town’s best and lets you in on the results
ESPITE our best intentions, we fall victim to the eons of evolution that have programmed our bodies to store food when winter comes. Like bears readying for hibernation we eat, but unlike bears, we won’t fast until spring. We consume despite increasingly lethargic lifestyles, with our only exercise the run from the heat of our car to the warmth of our home. When faced with the warming April brings, and the shorter and more revealing clothes that warmth brings, we count every calorie. Sadly, another villain awaits – with warm weather comes cold, sweet treats. I find it difficult to say no to a banana split from Dairy Queen, and I’ll attend any event just for the CHANCE they might be serving ice cream cake. I’m happy to say there is good news, in the form of a delicious little dispensary in downtown West Chester. The inexplicably named Kiwi Frozen Yogurt (there is no kiwi on the menu) sits on High Street directly
across from Barnaby’s of West Chester and serves up creamy, sweet frozen yogurt on tap. This past weekend, when temperatures allowed us to leave our jackets at home, I got a hankering and decided to use my younger brother Luke as a scapegoat for satisfying an intense sweet tooth. For Luke there is excitement in simply leaving the house without his mother, so this particular trip required special attire before we set off for Kiwi. Kiwi is self serve. Just grab a bowl and help yourself to their cornucopia of flavors mounted on the wall. I juggled bowls as I satisfied both my urge for apple pie, cheesecake and white chocolate mousse, and Luke’s unfathomable desire to force peanut butter,
mint and strawberry to share a bowl. After loading up on yogurt, you can choose from the toppings bar. There I added fresh strawberries, raspberries, and some finely ground Graham Cracker to my mixture. Luke opted for slices of cheesecake, Skittles, M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces and rainbow sprinkles. Rather than counting toppings, Kiwi have a very simple strategy – they weigh your finished product. And, despite Luke’s overloaded bowl, our total purchase still clocked in at under $9. And the good news for dieters? Of all the flavors available, only the cookies and cream and the creamy peanut butter have more than 100 calories in a half cup. Before sitting down, Luke and I had escaped much attention in the bustling shop despite his “special attire.” This anonymity was short-lived after we sat down to eat, and the six-year-old boy wearing the cowboy hat and boots discovered just what happens when you try to chomp right into Skittles that have been mixed into something cold. CRUNCH...
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The Man Behind The Lens
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Get to know Adam Jones, the talented staff photographer for “The WC”... by Jon Roth
ECAUSE he is the staff photographer for this magazine, you’re going to be seeing a lot of him – he’ll be out there snapping your picture at the bar, at the growers market and walking down the street. So, since you’re going to be seeing so much of Adam, we thought an introduction was in order. Where’d you grow up? I grew up in West Chester, the same town I’m living in now. I went to high school at Henderson. And where did you go to school after that? I went to Temple for a year, and then I transferred to the Art Institute of Philadelphia. I was studying law at Temple and made a huge switch. At the Art Institute I went for a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Photography What interested in you in photography? I just wasn’t happy with the law stuff and I’ve always had a passion for photography. People kept saying that my photos were good, and I figured I’d go for it. I’d rather be happy with my life rather than rich. But things are working out pretty well with our business, so maybe I’ll be both. Tell me more about the company you started, West Chester Media. We started about three months ago, me and my buddy Nick Orazietti. We were filming a short video for a friend of ours and we got to talking about whether Nick had ever filmed weddings. He hadn’t, but he was really interested in them, and I’d been shooting weddings on my own, so we decided to put the business together and see where we could bring it. Now we do weddings, band promos, model portfolios, and family photos. Nick also covers music videos – he’s the videographer, that’s why we teamed together. That way we’re a package deal. What was it like starting your own photography business? It wasn’t difficult at all. We launched a website, wchestermedia.com, and we started getting business right away. We’ve both lived here our whole lives, so we have good connections and things are just getting better and better. What’s the toughest thing about shooting for “The WC”? The toughest thing right now is that not everybody knows the publication, and when I ask to take a photo, people are like “Who are you? Get away from me.” I get turned down by a lot of people, and it’s kinda disheartening.
Local photographer Adam Jones is the face of “The WC” Adam Jones
What do you wish people knew before you approached them for a photo? That I was a photographer for “The WC.” I wish they knew, because then they’d be excited. What are your favorite kinds of photos to take? My favorite stuff to shoot is portraits, studio portraits, band promos, and on-location portraits. Basically anything that I can use artificial lighting to make the photos look the right way. Right now I use light modifiers: soft boxes, beauty dishes and grids. The boxes soften up the light, to give the shot a look like in beauty photography. Dishes do the same thing, except it’s a bit harsher of a light. And grids will concentrate the light in one area. What camera do you prefer? I use Canon 5D Mark II Digital. I prefer Canons. Straight out the camera has better color contrast, and I’ve been using a Canon since the day I started, so I’m used to it. I know where all the functions are, I can work very quickly with a Canon. I’ve been taking pictures since I was about 16, probably longer, but I really got into it and bought a professional SLR at 16. I started out on my own, because I’m big into skateboarding. I wanted to take skateboarding and snowboarding pictures, and baseball pictures too. The start was all about sports photography. Before I started West Chester Media I would go shoot baseball games and sell the photos, and that went really well. Being 18 years old
and making more than my friends made in a month I thought, “Wow, this is awesome.” Do you have any photographers in particular that you draw inspiration from? Jill Greenberg, for one. She’s known as the manipulator, the way she lights her photos and works with them in Photoshop, she makes them look like paintings. Chase Jarvis, he’s a real good commercial photographer. Then there’s Richard Avedon. He’s a famous photographer from back in the day, and he still shoots. He’s the one who popularized the straight white background. What’s your favorite part about shooting for “The WC”? I’m not sitting behind a desk, and I’m out and about with my camera, doing what I love. If you weren’t working as a photographer, what career would you like to try? I’m pretty happy as a photographer. I’d most likely go back to studying law. Do people treat you differently because you’ve always got a camera around your neck? Definitely. You get some looks from people, especially in the bars. My camera’s not small, especially with the flash on it. It looks like a brick with a cylinder and with a big flash on top of it. And I’m also a young kid, so girls look at me like “Huh? Get away from me perv.” I’m just trying to do my job, that’s all.
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Kristine and Jason Lisi
Jacob Harte, Amy Weaver
Amy Strauss, Richard Ashenfelder
Katharine Campbell, Patricia Strawbridge
Melinda Wentz, Thomas Barrett
Carol Rockwood
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3/18: Chester County Historical Society’s Antiques Show PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM JONES
Pam Powell, Ron Mauren, Susan Frens, Dale Frens
Patrick Kenworthy from Barnaby’s of West Chester
Scott Chalfant, Susan B Smith, Kristin Chalfant, Marc Baffone
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Bartender Of The Month
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Jake Holland of Teca gives a lesson on red wines, draft beers and mojito making
INE connoisseurs and beer buffs might not agree on much – one likes the slight bite of tanins while the other prefers the sheer bitterness of hops. What’s the one thing they can agree on? Teca. We sat down with Jake Holland to chat about exactly what customers have come to expect from the bar at this Gay Street restaurant serving a fresh take on Italian. Name: Jake Holland, like the country – people always think I’m saying “Collins.” Age: I’m 44. Hometown: Medfield, MA. How long have you been in West Chester? Almost nine years. Why did you move here? My ex-wife is from here. Well, she was my wife when I decided to move here. Well, then why didn’t you leave? Because my children are here – my 10-yearold daughter Emma and my seven-yearold daghter Gracie. Did anything about the town itself keep you here? Oh yeah, it’s a great town with this great downtown feel. It has everything. Plus, you can drive five minutes out of town and spend the day hiking, which is great for an outdoorsy person or anyone with kids. Where did you work before coming to Teca? I worked at Simon Pearce for a while, but mostly I was up in Chatham in Cape Cod working at the Chatham Squire. It’s this huge resort right on the water, and it’s gorgeous. People were literally paying $1,700 per night to stay there. I also spent some time in Martha’s Vineyard. So did you learn a lot about wine when you were working at Martha’s Vineyard? No. Well, not a lot. I was young and mostly just bartending back then. I learned a lot more about wine when I got to Cape Cod. I also learned a bit as beverage manager at Simon Pearce. So you feel confident in your wine knowledge? With wine, you can always learn more. But, I have a good working knowledge, and I can always help a customer with a making a decision. Tell me about the wine here. We have a crazy list – more than 20 wines by the glass. Some of the Cabs and Italian wines
Try one of the 10 European beers that Teca always keep on tap. Adam Jones
that he [owner Roberto Guadagnini] has you can’t get anywhere else. Recommendations? Rob’s family owns a winery, so I always suggest people try those wines, because you can’t get them anywhere else. Plus, their Super Tuscan is this great, rich wine that is typically really expensive, but we can serve it by the glass because it’s all in the family. And, if you’re looking for something nice, buy a bottle of Mollydooker. How about your beer selection? We keep 15 beers on tap. Of those fifteen, five are local beers like Victory or Yeungling, and the other ten are great European beers
you’ll have trouble finding on draft in other places. We rotate the taps seasonally. If someone is sitting out front on your patio, the sun is shining, what would you suggest they drink? We actually have a new patio drink menu coming out. It’s going to have all of the old favorites like the strawberry margarita with fresh strawberries and our strawberry, coconut and pineapple mojitos. Everything is made fresh with fresh ingredients. Do you make a lot of mojitos? Oh yeah. Bartenders just love making mojitos. Muddle 70 of those in an hour and your wrists feel great.
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The rooftop bar at Mas reopens for their Cinco de Mayo party on May 5. Don’t miss it. Adam Jones
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3/17: Saint Patrick’s Day Around Town
Lauren Sullivan, Miranda Hartline
Barbara and Michael McDonald
Phillip Mason
Roman Hale
Loyd Francis, GM of Pale HOrse
Andrew Vogt, Executive Chef of Pale Horse
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The WC Bouquet Ambush
With help from Matlack Florist, we surprise a lucky couple
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WE ROAMED the streets of West Chester on a mission... to give away a beautiful bouquet of flowers. But it’s not quite THAT easy to win – first we put Pat Hughes and Amy Barnes on the spot and made them answer three questions... What were you thinking about before we interrupted you? Pat: Moving from Matlack Street to Adams Street. If you could personalize the note on this card, what would it read? Pat: C’mon man! Umm... money, girls and booze – I’d trade ’em all to be with you. Amy:You’ve already said that! Pat: I don’t know... Hey babe. Thanks for making me happy. Love Pat?
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What’s the nicest thing he’s ever gotten you? Amy: (Long pause) Pat: Umm, yeah! Amy: I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry! It’s what he wrote on my cast... it’s personal. Flowers courtesy of... Matlack Florist, 210 N Chester Road, 610-431-3077 PHOTOGRAPH BY ADAM JONES
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3/17: Saint Patrick’s Day Around Town
Rebecca Lubker, Tommy Williams
Jill Myers, Heather Landgarten
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The Dating Column
Diane Stopyra’s enlightened take on dating from a woman’s perspective
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ONCE interviewed for a job as a teacher. I prepared for the interview weeks in advance, going over every possible question I thought a high school principal might ask a prospective employee. I was ready to tell him my opinion on everything from teaching philosophies to classroom management to those little pepperoni pizzas they serve in the cafeteria on Friday afternoons. “Fire away,” I felt like saying as he ushered me into his office. “What makes you interesting?” he asked. I couldn’t think of a single thing. I panicked, blurted something incoherent and kicked myself the entire ride home, embarrassed and still very much unemployed. I had’nt achieved the big O I’d come for: an occupation. This experience was reminiscent for me of every date I’ve ever been on; the moment I feel nervous, my intelligence shrivels along with my wit. Out of my comfort zone, I become as articulate as a toddler. I panic, I blurt something incoherent and then I kick myself the entire ride home, embarrassed and still very much single.
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A wedding I recently attended with an adorable West Chester bachelor started out much the same way. While preparing for the reception in our hotel room, my phone started buzzing. I received a text from a mutual friend named Veronica. “I don’t understand this at all,” I said to my date. I proceeded to read the message to him. “Have fun at the wedding,” Veronica had written, “Have a big O.” I didn’t realize that “O” was short for “orgasm” until my date looked at me with the
same amount of pity the high school principal had given me. I kicked myself the entire way to the reception, where I ordered a rum and coke… or seven… to relax. The thing about drinking in order to calm your nerves is that it sometimes works too well. A girl gets so relaxed after a couple of cocktails, she forgets that she doesn’t know how to dance. After an embarrassing attempt at the electric slide, I left my date by himself so that I could throw up in the bathroom. Then I knocked over a tree in the hotel lobby before stumbling, alone, to our room. When my date found me I was still in my dress, spread eagle on the bed with my wedding up-do half undone (or so he informed me the next morning). I made it nowhere near the big O at this wedding, unless the big O stands for outrageous embarrassment. But, like a job interview, some dates won’t go the way you hope. When this happens, panic, blurt something incoherent and kick yourself for being such a dope. Whatever you do, it’s best to leave the alcohol alone: the big O definitely does not stand for “obliterated.”
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What’s Happening In West Chester
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Meg Kelly keeps you up to date on everything the borough has to offer
OMETIMES it feels like the longer you live in a city, or a Borough, the smaller that place becomes. Maybe that’s because we haven’t sought new things to inspire us to create, connect and re-discover the place we call home. I will do my best to combat those doldrums in this column because regardless of whether you are new to West Chester, or grew up here in the blossoming borough, there’s much to discover. I will make every attempt to inform my readers about all kinds of cultural events within walking distance. First, two ongoing events at the Chester County Historical Society, located at 225 N High Street. Stop by to check out artifacts, documents, books and more, from four Arctic explorers who grew up in Chester County. Chilling Reality: Chester County’s Arctic Explorers ends 6/15. While there gathering information about the exhibit, check out the Decorative Arts Gallery featuring some of the finest Chester County craftsmanship. The Gallery showcases regional works from the 17th century and beyond.
Kick off your weekend with a trip to the West Chester Growers Market at the intersection of Church and Chestnut. Locally grown produce, grains, flowers, soaps, cheeses and more are available from 9am-1pm. West Chester University hosts a huge number of events – many free. From Thursday through Saturday, the West Chester University Dance Company presents Merge Ahead. Call 610-436-2533 for more information. On Wednesday, April 20, there is a Poetry
Tea at the WCU Poetry House, located at 823 S High Street. The discussion is entitled E.E. Cummings: Challenging Convention. The event is free and open to the public. Be prepared to react and respond. On Saturday, April 16 at 10am, children ages 2-9 are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at Everhart Park, located at Miner Street and Bradford Avenue. Then at noon head over to Side Bar & Restaurant at 10 E. Gay Street for Lunch with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $12 and seating is limited. Sign up with West Chester Parks and Rec at 610-436-9010. On the environmental front, Goose Creek Annual Clean Up Day, happens Saturday. Sign in at 8:50am and receive free coffee and bagels. Call 610-637-7576 for more info. Also on Saturday, Rolling Barrel Events sponsors the West Chester Easter Keg Hunt. Registration starts at noon at The Pale Horse, and the $20 fee sets you on a keg-finding scavenger hunt around town. Finally, don’t forget to mark your calendar – West Chester Restaurant Week kicks off on Monday, April 25.
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3/17: Saint Patrick’s Day Around Town
Eddie Boyle, Mary Kitson
Kelli Kemberling, Jaime Schubert
Jeff Cahill, Drea Shimcmos, Jaci Onasis, Amy Abrahms, Erin Owens
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West Chester Must Haves The finest things from the shops of this charmed town
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The 5 Senses – true to their name – have stocked their shop with everything to please your senses. The store is full of work by American artisans. Still, what stands out the most is a collection of Yardbirds: useful metal statues, like this cute puppy flower pot, that are handmade by Lousiville artist Richard Kolb. 133 West Market Street, 610-719-0170, the5senses.com
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Wag your tail is an eco-friendly pet shop that offers more than just your typical doggie treats. When those April showers pour down, keep your pal both warm and dry with their doggy-sized raincoats. You can also keep their pads dry with a set of paw-ready rain boots. Many of Wag Your Tail’s products are organic and fair trade. 117 West Gay Street, 610-436-9247
100 Artists Of The Brandywine Valley From Chester County Book Company
Prom And Party Dresses From Jane Chalfant
You’re not spending as much time in the bookstore now that you can download Freedom directly to your Kindle, but what you can’t download are beautiful art books like this one about local artists authored by local writer Catherine Quillman. 975 Paoli Pike, 610-696-1661, ccbmc.com
New this year to Jane Chalfant/Kiki Boutique, you will find an excellent selection of formal dresses in their prom and party room right next door. Featured in the photo above are gowns from their extensive collection, designed by Faviana. 123 North high Street, 610-696-0290, janechalfant.com
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3/17: Saint Patrick’s Day Around Town PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM JONES
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MARK is an 11-year-old, neutered male Lhasa Apso who is sweet and has a personality that is much younger than his age. He originally came from the home of a hoarder who simply had too many dogs to care properly for each of them. He enjoys attention and we’re hoping he will finally find his forever home soon.
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DODGER is a handsome chocolateand-white pit bull. He’s a young adult, but because he’s so playful, you’d think he’s still a pup. Dodger loves being around people, and is very responsive to commands. He’s looking for a home with an energetic family who will play with him and continue his training.
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EDDY came to the shelter when a family found him as a stray. During the month that they had him and were trying to find his home, he lived with and got along with a Miniature Pincher. Since coming to the CCSPCA, he’s been neutered, and has tested negative for feline leukemia, FIV and feline heartworm.
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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal
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FLUFFY is a white, spayed female Domestic Long Hair. She was a lost cat that someone took in and tried to place, but brought here when they were unsuccessful. She is litter-trained and great with young children (really, people of all ages). She did live with another cat and a dog in her finder’s home, and although she was sometimes a little agitated around them, she was never aggressive.
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KENSEY is a five-year-old, spayed female Domestic Short Hair. She’s a yellow dot cat, so her adoption fee would only be $25. She, like many cats, was surrendered due to a child’s allergies. She was turned in with Tady, her son, and both are currently still available for adoption. Although we’d love for them to stay together, they can be adopted separately. She’s great with kids, likes to be picked up and is front declawed.
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The West Chester Crossword
None of that generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for “The WC” SO YOU love crosswords? Great. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this puzzle. The answers to the crossword are all related to food and drink in downtown West Chester. ACROSS 3. This fine dining establishment at 116 East Gay Street is “a Giunta Tradition.” 6. This frozen yogurt joint makes for a healthy alternative to ice cream and gets a great review in this issue. 8. This gourmet takeaway market, on none other than Market Street, offers specialty foods and catering. 9. A relative newcomer, this place at 10 East Gay Street is quickly becoming known for utilizing its two stories to manage the atmosphere. 14. This restaurant on Market Street serves Italian cuisine and now has a full bar. 16. Try their sushi and saki, or come late on weekends for drinking and dancing. 18. This upscale steakhouse and seafood restaurant on Market Street is family owned and operated. 20. On Market Street across from the court house, this is a great stop for breakfast. Grab a seat at the counter if there’s a wait. 21. Formerly Baxter’s, this bar has a prime
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location and underwent an interior facelift during its name change. DOWN 1. We feature the bartender from this bar in the issue you are holding. 2. Despite just how enormous this bar on High Street is, it still manages to feel packed every night of the weekend. 4. You have to try the peaches and cream french toast at this new(ish) breakfast and lunch spot on Market Street. 5. The sidewalk along Market Street in front of this pizza place teems with patrons leaving the bar late on weekends. 6. It may be Irish in theme, but this chain of bars, one of which is on Gay Steet, is becoming an American institution. 7. It’s not just about the oysters here (although they’re an excellent reason to visit) because all the food is excellent. 10. Ads their ad proclaims, don’t forget about their back deck.
11. Just because the bars close at 2am doesn’t mean you have to go home – this hookah bar is open ’til 4am! 12. This company on Gay Street serves its product by the slice and must have been founded by a hippy. 13. Want a good, local beer? Stop in this restaurant and try one of the beers they make in house. 15. Get towers of beer at this popular restaurant and bar at the corner of Gay and Darlington. 17. This spot on Gay Street is a bar – plain and simple. And, if you’re a smoker you’ll rejoice in the ability to light up inside. 19. Get some Turkish bread stuffed with the toppings of your choice at this spot on Gay Street – a healthy alternative to fast food. 20. This Mexican cantina has a rooftop bar that should start generating some serious traffic as the weather warms up.
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Lisa Martin, Debbie Thompson
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