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(11/16/06 5:00am)
The oldest men's club in the country, the Philadelphia Club, was founded in 1834. The original gathering place for these rich folk was Mrs. Rubicam's Coffee House. Meetings were not unlike the loud bantering at Buck's over no-fat sugar-free vanilla lattes about the incoherent texts exchanged during the festivities of yesternight, albeit replacing lattes with scotch and cigars, vaginas with penises and JAPs with WASPs. After several relocations, it eventually found refuge at 13th and Walnut.
(11/16/06 5:00am)
Thanksgiving may very well be the best holiday we have. No segregating candied ham and knaidlach; everyone celebrates the same glorious bird. except vegetarians. Losers. An entire day based around stuffing your gluttonous American ass into a state of shock, revulsion and inevitably, comatose. Once sitting up is no longer an option, you migrate to the television and let contentedness lull you into a half slumber, wake and repeat.
(11/09/06 5:00am)
It's all about over-exaggerating," Nicole advises her students as they practice floor work. She narrates as she demonstrates, lying face down on the wooden floor of the one-room studio. "Roll you head, go forward, and kick one leg up. Bring your head into it like you're pouncing." Transitioning up from the floor, Nicole leans on her knees and rises butt-before-body. She makes it look easy.
(11/02/06 5:00am)
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(10/12/06 4:00am)
If you're afraid of flying, well this section isn't for you. And if you think flight is no longer what it once was in the days when folks would take their families for a day at the airport - well, you're so out of touch. If you're reading the Robb Report, it's a good sign. Get out there and buy a plane. Heck, buy two. And if a radio controlled device is all you can handle right now well, that's pretty cool too.
(10/05/06 4:00am)
The right to form a cooperative isn't exclusive to hippies selling organic squash gourds and locally harvested apples. People squashing the gourds and smearing applesauce across canvas can, and have, formed their own co-ops. And they're pretty fucking cool. Robert Chaney, Institute of Contemporary Art exhibitions coordinator and registrar, is a member and finance director of Vox Populi (Latin for "voice of the people"), a nonprofit cooperative gallery. Since 1988, Vox has exposed and supported emerging artists through monthly exhibitions, gallery talks, performances and lectures.
(09/28/06 4:00am)
Gone are the days of carriage rides and courtship rituals. Today's acts of chivalry include a pump of a keg or the toss of a quarter at Sink or Swim. A survey of the Penn population indicates that most Penn students "just fuck." Yes, the thought of exerting more effort than speed dialing that jackrabbit at 2:37 a.m. each Friday makes dating seem daunting. But just a little bit of social tact and energy can boost your chances of booty. We promise it's not as hard as you think. If a lady tickles your fancy, don't wait till you're good and sloppy to introduce yourself - grow a pair of balls and ask her out! Dabble in dating with Street's guide to first dates and you'll get more "bang" for your buck, while learning about this stupendous city along the way. Whatever type of evening you have in mind, we've got it mapped out for you. Bedroom tips are not included
(03/30/06 5:00am)
Their music has been dubbed new-wave, pop-punk and various combinations thereof, but stellastarr* just likes to call it "rock." Between watching soft-core porns and touring to promote their album, Harmonies for the Haunted, stellastarr*'s pretty busy these days.
(02/16/06 5:00am)
"Yes Muhammad, what can I get you?" Saad asks ones of his regulars. The hospitable owner of his namesake eatery, Saad's, offers diners Middle Eastern, American and even American-style Middle Eastern cuisine. Just a few blocks from campus is the perfect break from the monotony of Penn dining. Located across the street from a beautiful mosque, Saad's caters to West Philadelphia's Muslim population or anyone who appreciates quality, homemade falafel, tabouli and baba ghanouj.
(02/09/06 5:00am)
Upon entering Out of the Blue, diners slide through a grey velvet curtain to find themselves in a room dominated by black and white, but softened by a wall of blue. The interior of this recently opened BYOB manages to be modern and simplistic without feeling cold. Like the cuisine, the decor is contemporary American, and the warm atmosphere is at least partly attributable to the eye-level fireplace, which replaces the traditional wood log with black stones. The restaurant's name is the result of a Google search of the word "blue." While it may have been chosen arbitrarily, "Out of the Blue" captures the menu's delightfully surprising combination of flavors.
(02/02/06 5:00am)
A woman is on display. Seated upon a platform, she bears all that is left uncovered by her black pumps, fishnets and a sign which reads, "What is art? Prostitution. (Baudelaire)." Below her, french fries are strewn about the floor, drawing the nose and eye to a film projection of a young Muslim girl devouring a McChicken sandwich. These installations are part of the Slought Foundation's shrewdly titled exhibition, "Almost Art."
(04/14/05 4:00am)
I want to make art that says 'fuck you!'" says Yoshimoto Nara. The artist has earned a cult fanbase in Japan, with good reason. Inspired by his favorite bands Nirvana, Social Distortion and the Clash, Nara exudes punk. He is widely recognized for his unique breed of neo-pop art and candidly expresses his anti-conformist attitude through scrawled phrases like "Fuck Politics." Juxtaposing innocence and corruption in a way that puts Britney to shame, Nara creates menacing images of youth. The little girls in his works, evocative of those in Japanese comic books (manga), alternate between harmless victims and angry, possessed creatures. A true Pop artist, Nara mass produces his art for your home as clocks, toys and even ashtrays.
(03/24/05 5:00am)
Tucked away in the brew haven known as Northern Liberties is a little piece of Belgique. Equal parts pub and restaurant, the Abbaye instantly makes you feel like a part of the neighborhood. Wooden tables and a copper-topped bar fill the rowdy front room, while the dim non-smoking section just around the bend provides more of a dining atmosphere. Classic pub posters, contemporary art pieces and simple furnishings create a cozy feel that allows you to focus on what really matters: food and beer.
(03/17/05 5:00am)
Nowhere else do bitter and festive mix quite as delightfully as they do at North Third. The two emotions permeate the air of the Northern Liberties hideaway to create the perfect atmosphere for the love-day loner. An enormous eagle hovers over the front room bar, which is packed with 20 and 30-somethings wearing the thick black-framed glasses you feigned partial blindness just to wear. An eclectic mix of Margaritaville, Christmas and Nightmare Before Christmas lights frame the bar, while pictures of Chucky, Lite-Brite-inspired images of bleeding hearts and red candlelight create a surprisingly comforting feel in the main dining room. Past the oddly placed Lord of the Rings pinball machine, the back dining room/lounge is home to more fascinating decor. Nude tapestries, gargoyles, metallic streamers and paintings of large breasts blend unassumingly into the cozy setting.
(02/10/05 5:00am)
Valentine's Day is a lot like New Year's, only New Year's allows enough leeway for you to convince yourself you made some progress. Maybe you set aside time to think about going to the gym, or perhaps you cut out that indulgent Wednesday-afternoon nap in favor of happy hour. There's always some way to twist reality and salvage your paltry existence.
(11/11/04 5:00am)
Let's face it: eating Asian food doesn't count as diversifying. Houston Hall's sushi, Pod's Pad Thai, Bejiing's fried rice, even Le Anh's chicken lo mein just won't cut it if you're trying to expand your cultural horizons. Ethiopian cuisine at Abyssinia? That's a bit more like it. This little piece of Eastern Africa is located in our very own West Philadelphia, making it an easy walk from campus.
(10/28/04 4:00am)
Yards Brewery smells like a frat house in the wee hours of morning, only crisp rather than stale, appetizing rather than nauseating. Kind of like waking up to a nice tall bloody mary as opposed to the remnants of that screwdriver you can't bring yourself to throw away for fear that one whiff will push you over the edge. Why not save the money you would have spent on that bloody mary, or, better yet, drink it on the way over to one of Yards' free tours, featuring the essential free sample(s), every Saturday from 12-3 p.m.
(11/20/03 5:00am)
With its walls of mandarin, lavender, coral and rose, Molletta welcomes you to get in touch with your feminine side. This Old City boutique -- which recently celebrated its first birthday -- features an array of clothing, accessories, soaps and even kitchenware.
(10/30/03 5:00am)
The name Vertical Horizon may not seem familiar at first, but their breakthrough single "Everything You Wanted" was a radio and MTV staple. Street sat down with VH drummer Joe Toth to get the inside track on what the band has been doing since fame headed their way and what to expect from their latest effort, Go.