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Opera Philadelphia Paints La Bohème Love Story at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia
Words on the street, blowin’ in the wind. Story, photos by Sharon Kozden (performance photos courtesy of Steven Pisano for Opera Philadelphia) “I have so many things that I want to say to you Or just one, but it’s as big as the sea As deep and infinite as the sea … You are my love and my whole life!” – La bohème, Act IV finale I can’t be the only one who has noticed that Opera Philadelphia‘s presence has been pervading the Philly scene. Locations, locations, locations … all teeming with operatic events and productions. There they were at the Academy of Music during late April and early May,…
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Village Whiskey Packs More Than 200 Whiskeys in Railroad Style Restaurant in Philadelphia
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler Every day we’re shuffling… through the always jam-packed Village Whiskey. One, because they have some stellar food and two because the size of the restaurant. Connected to adjoining fellow Jose Garces tapas restaurant Tinto, this railroad style restaurant doesn’t have much room to move around. The sidewalk cafe helps expand the space a bit but they claim they never accept reservations… unless you do a buyout for large parties. However, they just started accepting reservations during lunch and brunch until 3:3o p.m. so lucky you! Featuring a stellar selection of more than 200 whiskeys alongside what they claim is the country’s best burger, Village Whiskey is…
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Gone Country: Cruising to Chef Jose Garces’ Luna Farm for Summer BBQ
by Cassie Hepler Yes, we know… You hate driving long distances out of the city into the country. So we did it for you! After about an hour of driving, we parked at Palisades Middle School (4710 Durham Rd, Kintnersville, PA 18930) that provided yellow school bus shuttles (not the short bus) to Luna Farm as parking at the farm would have been packed. Upon arrival, port-a-potties awaited those who took the hour-long drive from the city and 20 minute bus ride. And although no one actually likes using them, they were some of the cleanest around! This was the second annual Garces Foundation Summer Barbecue at Chef Garces’ Luna Farm in Ottsville,…
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Loving on the Jose Garces Foundation Gala
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler Since meeting chef Jose Garces at his performance theater restaurant opening last year at Volvér, I could tell he was a genuine, caring soul who shares an equal passion of culinary skills and giving back to the world. Industry friends and chef friends reaffirmed this opinion with always and only good things to say about him. Shortly thereafter, I learned more about the Garces Foundation and eventually arrived at the gala to shake his hand again. This is a chef worthy of recognition not only for his cuisine finesse but his large heart and warm smile. The Garces Foundation gala was tastefully done, spacious and…