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People 59 Turning the Tide
Liza Cartmell, president of the Atlantic City
Alliance and leader of the city’s revitalization
effort, brings the beach to the boardroom (and
vice versa).
62 Radio WavesSoJO 104.9 DJ Heather DeLuca talks about
her life on radio, the sound of the Shore, and
what makes an ideal playlist.
64 The Amazing RaceShore native and Challenge triathlon promoter
Stephen Del Monte was born to run.
68 Where the Wild Things AreDr. Lenore Tedesco steers Stone Harbor’s
Wetlands Institute’s outreach opportunities
like the Spring Shorebird and Horseshoe
Crab Festival.
72 Charity RegisterMay your giving spirit f lower at these
charitable events.
Culture 74 Go Gaga
Pop’s iconoclastic songstress throws an ArtRave
at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.
76 Eastern ExpressionThe Philadelphia art world looks east for the
second annual Art Basel Hong Kong and
local experts talk trending topics in the
international market.
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38 …Without Whom This Issue Would Not Have Been Possible
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112 Observe and ReportNBC’s Andrea Mitchell has traveled the world over covering global politics, but Philadelphia remains her philosophical home base.
Taste 78 ....Two If By Sea
Between his namesake restaurant in
Atlantic City and his Philly newcomer
Avance, Chris Scarduzio is making waves
on the beach and further inland.
82 Jersey FreshThe Jersey Shore highlights its local bounty
with the Garden State-to-Plate movement.
86 Bottle ServiceAt local watering holes like Atlantic City
Bottle Co., craft beer is fast becoming a
summer staple.
88 Cornering the MarketLocal legend Pinky Kravitz talks about his
history in Atlantic City radio over seaside
fare at The Knife & Fork Inn.
Style 92 Growing Up Fisher
Eileen Fisher goes green—but stays glam—as
her brand celebrates its 30th anniversary and
plans for the future.
94 Style SpotlightZac Posen gowns star at a gala lunch for
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96 A Day to DetoxAuthor and filmmaker Danielle Gomes
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98 Mountain Standard TimeLuxury watchmaker Alor timepieces and
Campowerment help overbooked Philly
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104 East Meets WestAtlantic City spas turn traditional
with ancient treatments to cure the
body and spirit.
108 High BrowCity experts explain the best spots
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Features 112 Observe and Report
Despite a broadcast career that’s taken her
deep into political conflicts around the world,
Andrea Mitchell still feels at home on the
streets of Philadelphia.
By Roland Flamini
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116 Front and CenterNine of Philadelphia’s most vital female
leaders discuss the past, present, and
future of their beloved city and explain
how they are raising the bar to meet their
own high standards.
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124 Changing of the GuardianMayor Don Guardian—Atlantic City’s first
openly gay mayor—talks AC’s developing
present and dynamic future.
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)Of Mercer designers and Wharton graduates Emelyn Northway and Dorie Golkin recently returned to Philadelphia to host a trunk show at Knit Wit. Owner Ann Gitter frequently hosts pop-up boutiques for local and emerging fashion labels.
With my cohost Jimmy Contreras and the four fashionable winners of the third annual Red Carpet Party at The Ritz-Carlton. The cocktail party is held each year before the Academy Awards.
Talking spring fashion trends on Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia with hosts Sheinelle Jones and Q Deezy.
It’s not easy to define what characterizes a powerful woman. I had to think about it when an e-mail
circulated early last fall announcing that Philadelphia Style, along with our
Niche Media sister publications, would be producing our first-ever
Women of Influence issue. Boldfaced names from all manner of industries
would grace our pages, talking about those aspects of their professional
pursuits that were influential and inspiring.
For answers I turned to my “ideas book” for future issues. (No Microsoft
Word document or fancy Excel spreadsheet here—I’d much rather keep
illegible notes of names, places, and themes to decipher on deadline later.)
As expected, there were plenty of women perfect for the occasion:
broadcasters, business executives, star chefs, and philanthropic leaders.
Each had a lengthy résumé of achievements and called to mind traits like
intelligence and ambition. These women embody poise and character
and have that intangible “it” factor.
The same can be said for our cover star Andrea Mitchell. Best known as
the chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC Nightly News and the host of
Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC, Mitchell graduated from the University
of Pennsylvania and spent the early part of her broadcast career here in
Philadelphia. And although her home base is Washington, DC, where she
and husband Alan Greenspan are one of Capitol Hill’s most high-profile
couples, she still considers herself a Philadelphian at heart (and one who
remains an active UPenn alum at that). As a media icon and role model for
aspiring journalists—especially women—
Mitchell is quick to give advice about making
strategic, thoughtful decisions early on in your
career. The Women of Influence, highlighted
in our special portrait feature on page 116, doled out plenty of advice, too,
on topics like overcoming obstacles and thriving in your industry.
And who better to ask to define the idea of power than the very ladies
we tapped to appear in the story? For many of them, power is a collabora-
tive effort rather than a singular pursuit. As Lisa Nutter says: “It’s being
able to get things done through passion and influence versus compliance
and force.” I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Follow me on Twitter at @philastylekm and on phillystylemag.com.
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FROM TOP: Philadelphians Michael and Kevin Bacon emceed the Academy of Music’s 157th anniversary gala and performed at the Hyatt at The Bellevue afterparty; Nicole Cashman and Sabrina Tamburino Thorne hosted an intimate dinner at Cook to celebrate Laurel chef/owner Nick Elmi’s recent Top Chef victory.
With chef/owner Chris Scarduzio at the opening of his new Center City restaurant, Avance.
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After one of the coldest winters in recent memory, it’s finally feeling like summer in
Philadelphia. That makes it one of the best times of year to live here
because it means we get to enjoy the city and the Shore. The best of both
are celebrated in these pages, our long-running annual Atlantic City
Confidential Issue. We all know that AC is now a year-round destination
for its great concerts, world-class dining, and over-the-top nightlife, giving
everyone a way to “DO AC.” It’s an initiative that Atlantic City Alliance
President Liza Cartmell talks about extensively in this issue’s “View From
the Top.” Now three years into her role, Cartmell is reaping the rewards of
their successful marketing campaign: Attendance and brand perception
is up from core markets like Baltimore and New York, and there’s been a
double-digit improvement in cleanliness and safety in the city.
Mayor Don Guardian is focusing on these key factors and a host of
other initiatives—taxes, housing, real estate development—as he heads
into his first summer at the helm in Atlantic City. Guardian, who was
elected in late 2013, talks openly about the city’s challenges in this
issue’s feature story “Changing of the Guardian,” but he is both
optimistic and realistic about AC’s future,
calling it a “day-by-day” process. A strong
marketing plan for the city and new
revenue sources for the casinos prove that
AC is poised for even more great things to come. As a visitor and a local,
I’m more excited than ever to watch how Atlantic City’s future unfolds.
For years, our Late Spring edition has celebrated the Shore, but I’m also
thrilled to present the new Women of Influence theme in this issue. Some
of the city’s most powerful names in business, healthcare, entertainment,
and philanthropy are featured in the pages that follow. You may be
surprised by the personal stories they share about their lives but one thing
is certain—they have plenty of exciting work still to do in Philadelphia.
My wife, Lauren, and I joined Rosemarie and John Kushnir, Niche Media vice president and chief financial officer, at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Preview Party.
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suburbs in Chester County and is currently based out of Fishtown. When
Jared isn’t behind the camera shooting for publications like The Wall
Street Journal, Cooking Light, and Barron’s, you’ll find him on a
motorcycle, behind a drum set, or brewing beer.
What commonalities did you observe while shooting all eight women? Their confidence. You need it when you’ve
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some of the busiest people I have ever met, so we had to fit into
their calendars. Who’s an influential woman in your life? My
mom. She raised me and my siblings to be the best people—both
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closely with great figures of the media world
like Rupert Murdoch, Helen Gurley Brown,
and Christian Dior. She wrote this issue’s
story on women in politics.
Who inspired you while researching this story? Phyllis Lee Levin’s Abigail
Adams biography made me realize
that Adams herself would have been a
great candidate; she was a real survivor. What contemporary lessons should our readers take from your findings? I was interested to hear from one of my interview-
ees, Dana Brown, that campaigning is so tough for women. That’s
all the more reason for sticking with it and knocking on those doors.
Roland FlaminiA longtime former foreign
correspondent and bureau chief for
Time magazine, Roland Flamini has
also written for publications like
Architectural Digest and Town &
Country. For Philadelphia Style,
he wrote the 2012 cover story on Chris
Matthews before interviewing Andrea
Mitchell for this issue.
Who are some of your broadcast heroes? I was a fan of Walter
Cronkite, have worked alongside Peter Jennings in the Middle East,
and have shared a campaign bus with Leslie Stahl. Was there anything about Andrea’s day-to-day that surprised you? I was
surprised by the size of the workload in the era of news communica-
tions. Reporters like Andrea are expected to tweet, blog, and write
articles for the website, as well as being on camera with the news.
Adam EraceAdam Erace battles excessive salt
intake and cankles as the restaurant
critic for the Philadelphia City Paper.
He also writes about food and travel
for publications like Details, Fodor’s,
Men’s Journal, and Southern
Living; for this issue he penned a
story on the Garden State-to-Plate
movement. He lives in South Philly
with his wife, Charlotte, and two
rescue pups, Lupo and Marco.
Why do you think “eating local” has become so important? You’re dealing with fruits and vegeta-
bles that haven’t had to travel a thousand miles to get to your plate
and haven’t had their idiosyncratic flavors bred out in favor of
commercially desired qualities like blanket sweetness and transport
durability. What’s your favorite Jersey produce? Blueberries. By
July, they’re fat, juicy, and will stain your fingers.
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Jill Scott performs at the 157th Academy of Music
anniversary concert.
A celebration was in order this year as The
Academy of Music turned 157. On
January 25, the occasion was commemo-
rated with the Anniversary Concert and Ball,
hosted by the Bacon Brothers and Jill Scott.
Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and
The Philadelphia Orchestra joined forces and
put on a one-of-a-kind concert while guests dined
on food specially made by chef Jose Garces.
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Roberta and Carl Dranoff
Samuel M. V. Hamilton III, Suzette Strayer, Samantha Ohren, and Crawford Hamilton
Charles Lachman and Nancy Glass
Lisa Nutter, Claire Allamby, and Mayor Michael Nutter
Academy of Music Concert & BallFollowing the concert, celebrations continued as guests made their way to the Hyatt at The Bellevue hotel, where they danced to music by The Eddie Bruce Band and enjoyed an elegant dinner in the Grand Ballroom. All proceeds from the white-tie gala went toward the continuing restoration of the historic Philly landmark.
Eliana and Maria Papadakis
Ashley Kramer, Liz Vassal, Jennifer Sherlock,
and Kimberly Schimpf
Maureen McLaughlin, Toby Mazer, and Dr. Nabet G. Kasabian
John Roussis
Stars for Stroke GalaOn March 15, guests arrived at the Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill to commemorate the 18th annual Stars for Stroke Gala hosted by the Delaware Valley Stroke Council. NBC 10’s Renee Chenault-Fattah led the black-tie event and guests honored Congressman Chaka Fattah, John J. Dougherty, as well as many others. Guests also participated in a silent auction and witnessed a live painting from Perry Milou, which was later auctioned off.
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Auto ShowCar lovers rejoiced at this year’s Philadelphia Auto Show from February 8 through February 16. The Pennsylvania Convention Center held more than 700 different vehicles, and as guests pined over the selections, they also enjoyed celebrity appearances by retired Flyers players Bernie Parent, Jim Watson, and Bob Kelly, sought-after giveaways like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, indoor and outdoor drive events, and much more.
Francesca Ruscio
Earl Harvey and Anna Bostic
Dr. David and Lisa Scalzo with Mark and Kim Ewing
Dr. N. Scott Adzick, Lynne Garbose, Sandy Adzick, and Jim Buck
Katie Thompson, Kevin Mazzucola, Ashley Mauceri, and Megan Lawless
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Ronnie Coyle and Lori Heimbach
Terese Brown and Elissa Bloom
Shelly Dabney and Tiffany Foster
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Allen Iverson Retirement ReceptionTo honor Philadelphia legend Allen Iverson, Mitchell & Ness partnered with Moore Management and Entertainment to host a VIP party celebrating the former Sixer’s retirement. Guests like Matt Cord and Nick Marchetta joined the icon on February 28 at the Mitchell & Ness flagship store, where they enjoyed music spun by YS The DJ, stadium-style snacks by Starr Events, and a signature cocktail called “The Crossover.”
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Julie Dorenbos, Howard Eskin, and Susie Celek
Christopher Brooks, Dawn Downey, and J. Vonne Pearson
Jackiem and Cassandra Wright
NazAarah Sabree, Curtis Jones Jr.,
and Ajeenah Amir
Tanya Muse, Tumar Alexander, and Melanie Johnson
Nick Marchetta and Matt CordAllen Iverson
Aida Sparta and Billy Nigro
Greg Reed and Nickie Caccese
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Terrell Owens Philly Sports RoastComedian Joe Conklin and on-air host and Wing Bowl founder Al Morganti presented the first Philly Sports Roast on February 20 at the Crystal Tea Room. The night was full of laughter as featured guest Terrell Owens and other famous faces like Julie Dorenbos and Susie Celek “roasted” one another, all to help raise money for All Hands Working, a charity focused on the heath and wellness of firefighters.
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Lynne and Harold Honickman
Sandy Cozen, Ivy Barsky, and Steve Cozen
Joseph Neubauer and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer
Flora Becker, Judge Harold Berger, and Doug Glanville with Ronald and Marcia Rubin
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Kidney BallThe National Kidney Foundation held its 30th Annual Kidney Ball on March 8. The black-tie affair honors local Philadelphia doctors who have made a difference in the medical community. Good Day Philadelphia’s Mike Jerrick hosted the event, and Ken Silver Orchestra and members from the Aqua String Band entertained guests, who also participated in live and silent auctions. Honorees included Fran Lynam and Dr. George Francos.
Dr. George Francos and Mary Sullivan
Katie and Michael Imbriale
Joann Manzarbeitia, John Johannessen, Samantha Fleifel, Alison Harris, Sunny Fink, and Joell Alter
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Ken and Barbara Toscano, Steve Tobin, Janet Hild, and Linda and Malinda Swain
Andrew Spognardi and Francesca Ruscio
Preview Night at The Flower ShowOn February 28, guests dressed in their most elegant attire and headed to the Pennsylvania Convention Center to kick off the Philadelphia Flower Show. The Preview Night gave a first look at the intricate flowers, designs, and landscapes promoting this year’s theme—ARTiculture, where art meets horticulture—with appetizers and cocktails specially designed for the preview. All proceeds benefited PHS programs.
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Taste of PromiseUrban Promise brought food, wines, auctions, and live music to the Camden County Boathouse for the Taste of Promise event on March 14. Nestled along the Cooper River, the event featured tastes from Yards Brewing Company, Sylvie’s Crepes, Healthy Garden Café, and much more. Taste of Promise supports the AfterSchool Programs and Summer Camps for Camden youth.
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When Liza Cartmell was first tapped
to lead Atlantic City’s grand revi-
talization project in 2011, her
appointment seemed like nothing short of fate.
“I was raised on the beach in Monmouth
County. As a kid, I lived in the water; I loved
picnicking on the beach and riding the waves,”
says the president of the Atlantic City Alliance,
a private nonprofit tasked with rebuilding
AC’s image. “It’s the reason I took the posi-
tion—to make an impact in my hometown
state, for such an important part of the econ-
omy, and for a beach community. It was the
ultimate trifecta.”
A New Jersey native through and through,
Cartmell’s resume screams overachiever. Her
educational pedigree is impressive with an eco-
nomics degree from Wellesley College (where
she rowed crew) and an MBA from Columbia.
But add 20 years leading the entertainment
charge at Aramark, where she was Group
President of Aramark Sports and Entertainment,
and it’s clear that she’s a driven change agent.
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Liza Cartmell with Mayor
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Liza Cartmell has helped AC rally with events like the DO AC Pro Beach Volleyball Invitational. *favorite ac moment
“Launching ‘Duality,’ the 3-D light and sound show on the façade of Boardwalk Hall.”
*best ac-themed tv show or movie
“1980’s Atlantic City of course!”
*favorite place to get saltwater taffy
“James’ Salt Water Taffy on the iconic AC boardwalk.... Although I am partial to their chocolates
and macaroons, too.”
*why ac over vegas “Beach, boardwalk, incomparable
sunrises and sunsets.”
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The New Jersey native reflects on the movies and moments
that define her AC experience.
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And she’s not the only one in her Haddonfield household to make a professional—
and athletic—mark. Cartmell’s husband, Paul, is the state’s former First Assistant
Attorney General, who played baseball and football for Princeton. Her 7’1” son
Brian helped lead Duke University to the 2010 NCAA basketball championship.
Daughter Sarah played basketball for Yale. Clearly the competitive spirit runs strong
in Cartmell’s household.
Led by her Jersey-pride vision and $150 million in funding, the ACA is a marketing
organization responsible for changing the public’s perception of Atlantic City from a
casino-based gaming town into a premier, multi-night travel destination. “ACA made
sense because I had a lot of experience running Aramark’s entertainment businesses
and I was in charge of the national and state parks,” she says. “After the recession, they
had to be marketed as destinations; before we never really had to do any marketing to
bring in visitors. So it’s actually similar to what I’m doing now in AC.”
Cartmell’s experience in the entertainment industry is evidenced in her first
large-scale and übersuccessful effort to change people’s perceptions about Atlantic
City: the ubiquitous Do Anything, Do Everything, Do AC campaign. A $20 mil-
lion a year multimedia advertising blitz that includes TV, radio, digital ads, and
social media, the campaign highlights the best of AC. “I’ve been really happy with the results,”
says Cartmell. “I started to see our DO AC magnets popping up all over the region on cars,” she
says. “After that, I started to see knockoffs everywhere around town where people adapted the
logo for their own uses... DO Bar, DO Beach, DO Shop, DO Fun.”
But Cartmell’s vision doesn’t begin and end with splashy ads. For her, it’s all
about making sure that visitors have the same experiences she’s enjoyed her
whole life. “There are so many wonderful gems here, places I just love. Of
course you have White House Subs or Tony Boloney’s, but my personal favor-
ite are the blueberry pancakes at Gilchrist Restaurant in Gardner’s Basin.”
Cartmell recommends the DO AC Sand Sculpting World Cup, held from
June 19–July 6, the DO AC Pro Beach
Volleyball Invitational September
5–7, and the summer’s end return of
the Food & Wine DO AC Boardwalk
Wine Promenade September 27–28,
a vino lover’s event with more than
150 exclusive wines.
“Atlantic City offers the opportu-
nity to create your own experience,”
she says. “Visitors can do the beach
thing where you’re barefoot and
sandy, and then that night you put on
your stilettos and go to a Wolfgang
Puck or Bobby Flay restaurant, and
head out to the club for an all-night
party. And then the next day you’re
back in your cutoffs dozing on the
beach,” Cartmell laughs. Spoken like
a true Jersey girl. PS
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based SoJO 104.9, the radio
created the soundtrack of her childhood as she tuned in to hear Hot 98.1
and 93.3 WMMR’s local legend Pierre Robert. But when asked to
Radio WavesSOJO 104.9 MUSIC DIRECTOR HEATHER DELUCA IS TUNED IN TO THE SOUL—AND SOUND—OF THE SHORE AS HER RADIO STATION TURNS 10. BY JOHN VILANOVA
describe her rise in musical terms, her answer comes
from an unexpected place. “It’s like Xanadu,” the
38-year-old says, laughing at herself. “It’s like the
most panned movie ever made, but there was some-
thing about that soundtrack. If you had aspirations,
you could make things happen for yourself.”
As a youth, the Erial, New Jersey, native often
recorded songs off the radio, imitating the DJs and
crafting her own playlists. “Music has always just been
it for me,” she admits. “I never wanted to do anything
else.” That led her to Temple University,
interning at WYXR Star 104.5, and
apprenticing under Philly media icon
Nancy Glass before joining SoJO in 2009.
Now, with the station celebrating its 10th
year, she spearheads its “bridges-to-
beaches” reach, which hits Philadelphia,
most of southern New Jersey, and, on a
clear day, the surrounding states.
On the air each day from 10 AM to 3 PM,
DeLuca thinks of her job in terms of
curated five-song blocks—“each should be
a snapshot of what we can offer”—she says,
citing balance as the key to a good playlist.
On SoJO that means a mix of fun, poppy
hits with alt-rock and a wild card thrown
in here and there. “You have to throw a
curveball every once in a while,” she
explains, citing the runaway hit “Let it Go” from Disney’s
Frozen as a recent unexpected breakout.
And in a digital age where her listeners have tens of
thousands of songs at their fingertips at all times,
DeLuca still believes in connecting to her listeners.
“They have their phones in their hands all the time, but
the radio is still that human interaction you just can’t
get over social media,” she says. “People call in saying,
‘My boyfriend doesn’t understand me. I need you to
tell him.’ Suddenly the radio DJ says it, and you believe
it. It’s still a very powerful medium.”
To celebrate a decade on the airwaves, the station
will host The Official SoJO 104.9 10th Birthday
Concert starring Neon Trees on May 16, at House of
Blues in Atlantic City, but in 2014 DeLuca and her
team have also lent their voices to local charitable ini-
tiatives, partnering with groups like Autism Speaks
and Atlantic City Rescue Mission. The latter, which provides shelter, food,
and clothing to Atlantic City’s transient population and is celebrating its
50th anniversary, is a passion project for DeLuca. “I’ve spent time cooking
there in the kitchen,” she says. “You can ‘walk for’ anything, but I really
want to get in there myself.” She even has the perfect soundtrack: “It’s like
‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life,’ right?” PS
INSIGHTFavorite megahit: “Locked out of Heaven,” by Bruno Mars. “He’s just got such a cool factor.”
Charities of interest: March of Dimes, Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
Potential song of the summer: Pharrell’s “Happy.” “Every person thinks, ‘Oh, that’s my jam!’”
Music Director Heather DeLuca broadcasts from the SoJO 104.9 station.
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Monte would rather live than down the
Shore. It’s not that he didn’t try to settle
down elsewhere: He worked as a teacher in Philly
after college and moved to Florida for a few years
before hearing summer’s call as the sun and sand
eventually lured Del Monte back to his home-
town of Wildwood. Today the family-friendly
vacation spot where he and his wife are raising
their two young children also serves as headquar-
ters for Del Monte’s successful boutique
race-planning firm DelMoSports. After founding
annual Shore races like the Atlantic City
Triathlon and Escape the Cape in Cape May, he
will throw his largest race to date on June 29 when
the European triathlon series known as Challenge
lands stateside in AC. With 1,500 people from 22
countries expected to compete, Del Monte is
most excited for participants to see firsthand why
the Jersey Shore is such a special place. continued on page 66
The Amazing RaceSTEPHEN DEL MONTE, WHOSE DELMOSPORTS WILL BRING EUROPE’S CHALLENGE TRIATHLON SERIES TO ATLANTIC CITY IN JUNE, TALKS ABOUT THE MANY PLACES AND FACES OF HIS BELOVED JERSEY SHORE. BY KRISTIN DETTERLINE
FROM LEFT: DelMoSports founder Stephen Del Monte shares his AC hangouts; his days begin with sunrise bike rides in Wildwood Crest.
“I grew up in a hotel that my parents owned in
North Wildwood. It’s now called the Harbor
Light Family Resort—we don’t own it anymore.
I would literally have to walk through the
lobby and go behind the desk to get to our
‘front door.’ It wasn’t a very common upbring-
ing, but it was the only thing I ever knew. I’d
wind up making new friends every week, but
during the summer, the same families would
come back year after year.
I’m an avid cyclist, but with little kids (their
favorite spot, Duffer’s mini golf and arcade, is
half a mile from my house), I have to make
time to go biking. So I’m up early and working
out before dawn. I average about 20 to 30 miles
each day, and I time my rides so that I can
catch the sunrise each morning on the
causeway between Wildwood Crest and Stone
Harbor. We have the greatest sunrises in the
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Boardwalk Hall, 2301
Boardwalk, Atlantic City,
609-348-7000
Dos Caminos, 777 Harrah’s
Blvd., Atlantic City, 609-441-
5747; doscaminos.com
Duffer’s, 5210 Pacific Ave.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ, 609-729-
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Lucy the Elephant, 9200
Atlantic Ave., Margate City, NJ,
609-823-6473;
lucytheelephant.org
Revel, 500 Boardwalk,
Atlantic City, 855-348-0500;
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The Pier Shops at Caesars,
One Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic
City, 609-345-3100;
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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Stephen Del Monte
launched his first event, Escape the Cape, last year;
post-race, he unwinds at Dos Caminos; his young children are his race-day
support system.
world at the Shore. There is nothing like them.
I had an epiphany when I drove onto the
property of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Terminal. I was thinking like a race director—a
triathlete—and I saw the makings of a spectacu-
lar venue. That’s when I realized we could put
on incredible, one-of-a-kind events down the
Shore. That first event, Escape the Cape, put us
on the map. It opened doors for us to produce
events on a large scale. There are just so many
incredible venues to do things around here. I
could produce a hundred events around here.
I helped to found the Atlantic City Triathlon
in 2011 because I’ve always liked to run the
Atlantic City Boardwalk. You can have a nice
long run and never have to worry about a car.
It’s quite possibly the world’s greatest running
surface—with some of its strangest sights. But
then again, I’ve run the Wildwood boardwalk
so many times I can tell you where every
misplaced board is. And there’s something
special about doing this with the smell of funnel
cakes in the air.
Some of the best views in Atlantic City can
be found at The Pier Shops at Caesars.
There are seats next to the window that
overlook the skyline and beaches. For date
nights my wife and I go to Dos Caminos at
Harrah’s Resort. The roasted plantain
empanadas and margaritas are second to
none. We might not even make it to our table
and just hang out at the bar.
Challenge’s running route will go past every
shore landmark including Lucy the Elephant
and Revel, and the swim is in the back bay
between Bader Field and the Atlantic City
High School Boathouse. It’s all about
wrapping all of the best of the Shore into one
world-class race. The cycling part takes place
on the Atlantic City Expressway. The fact that
we’re going to be utilizing 40 miles of the
expressway for a bike race is pretty incredible.
It’s unprecedented.
I’m most looking forward to running the
Boardwalk at night with thousands of people on
it. And our finish line in front of Boardwalk
Hall is going to be lit up like none other—laser
lights, TV cameras, bleachers full of fans—all
the pageantry of a grand event. You can’t
re-create that setting anywhere—literally—in
America. And when you’re celebrating the
completion of a 140.6-mile race that you
conquered on your own—we’re talking about
something really special.
Challenge Atlantic City takes place June 29;
challengeatlanticcity.com PS
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Standing at the back door of the Wetlands
Institute, Executive Director Dr. Lenore
Tedesco looked out over the coastline
soon after Hurricane Sandy had hit in October
2012. She saw devastation: The dock where she
conducted research and where marsh tour boats
launched was in shambles, and the surrounding
boardwalk was decimated. Only a year removed
from her longtime faculty and research job at the
University of Indiana, Tedesco had been asked to
help breathe new life into the 40-year-old conser-
vation, research, and education facility along the
marshes in Stone Harbor. Undaunted, Tedesco
saw a silver lining in the wake of Sandy. “It gave
Where the Wild Things AreWITH EVENTS LIKE THE ANNUAL SPRING SHOREBIRD AND HORSESHOE CRAB FESTIVAL, DR. LENORE TEDESCO OF STONE HARBOR’S WETLANDS INSTITUTE KEEPS CONSERVATION EFFORTS FRONT AND CENTER. BY ROBERT STRAUSS
us a tremendous opportunity to get started on
our vision of what this incredible place could
become,” she says. “We had it slowly started, but
Sandy made it a reality to move forward.”
Many of those dreams will be realized this
spring. Tedesco has added new staff members
for research, education, and conservation. The
dock, boardwalk, and nearby marshes will be
fully restored as tourist season begins in ear-
nest. And the weekend of May 17, the Wetlands
will host its second annual Spring Shorebird
and Horseshoe Crab Festival, which highlights
the shorebird migration and horseshoe crab
continued on page 70
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Dr. Lenore Tedesco guides guests during last year’s festival.
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shore, the waves knock them upside down. This
program allows volunteers to help rescue
stranded horseshoe crabs. They would dry out
and die, but this program enlists volunteers to
help f lip them back over, which saves them. It
seems simple, but it is so important because
other shore birds feed on those horseshoe crab
eggs, so it is a complete cycle. Our “Return the
Favor” program, as we call it, had people f lip
over 4,000 crabs last year. Once again, it is a
combination of education and conservation.
What other kinds of education initiatives
have you started recently?
We set up science courses for home-schooled
children and have them come to the Institute
at least once a week, programs where scouts
can earn their merit badges and weeklong
FROM TOP: Volunteers and Wetlands Institute
employees tag and track birds for research
purposes; horseshoe crabs are vital to the life
cycle of the Jersey Shore.
continued from page 68
spawning season with guided naturalist walks
and the chance to tag shorebirds for research.
Philadelphia Style talked with Tedesco about the
Jersey Shore’s unique ecosystem.
What do you feel your mission is as execu-
tive director of such a respected nonprofit
as the Wetlands Institute?
I am a researcher by background, so I wanted to
make sure we continued with that in a bigger way
and then integrated it with education and conser-
vation. For instance, we do
research on terrapins [turtles]
here, and part of what we found
is that when leaving the
marshes, young terrapins fall
into storm drains. So we have
trained people to “adopt”
storm drains—we give them
long-handled nets to fish out
the terrapins to bring them to
safety. In the past year, we have
saved more than 900 baby ter-
rapins. It’s a lesson for those
people in conservation, and it
involves the community.
So what role will the new
boardwalk serve? How will it be used?
The deck is a 770-foot loop that takes visitors to
various spots along the marshes. It leads to a new
research station, which is something important to
help us monitor how the rise in water level will
affect the marshes. After Sandy, we’ve been ask-
ing, “What will be happening, for instance, if
there is another Sandy 15 years from now?” The
research station will help us determine that, and
visitors will be able to see how it works.
Tell us about the shorebird and horse-
shoe crab educational weekend.
Several breeds of shore birds and the horseshoe
crab are either on endangered species lists or
on federal wildlife watch lists. The crabs come
out of their normal ocean-bottom habitats to
spawn in the spring, but often once they get to
education sessions for kids in the summer with
the marshes and the beaches and the wildlife.
How is the Jersey Shore’s ecosystem dif-
ferent from the rest of the country?
People’s relationship to the land is different in
this kind of area, as is the conservation ethic,
which is surprisingly strong. They want to be at
the Shore and they want to do the proper things
here. This region is a pretty phenomenal place
on Planet Earth—it’s a flyway for so many bird
species and the marshes are unusual, vibrant
places. There are things that happen in nature
here that happen nowhere else. The Spring
Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Festival will take
place May 17 and 18, 9 AM to 4 PM, at the Wetlands
Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor,
609-368-1211; wetlandsinstitute.org PS
“ People’s relationship to the land is different in this kind of area, as is the conservation ethic, which is surprisingly strong.”
—DR. LENORE TEDESCO
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The Details: Sunday, May 11, at 7 AM at Eakins Oval at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215-238-8900; komenphiladelphia.org
EVENING IN FRANKLIN SQUARE The Cause: Join Historic Philadelphia and Parx Casino for a night of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and auctions at this outdoor celebration to maintain the aesthetic and communal integrity of Franklin Square Park.
The Details: Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 PM at Franklin Square. Sixth and Race Streets, 215-629-5801; historicphiladelphia.org
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The Details: Saturday, June 7, at 6 am at Temple University Ambler Campus. 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, 610-828-5003; diabetes.org/tourdecurephilly
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Recognized just as much for her outrageous wardrobe choices as for
her soaring vocals, Lady Gaga has been shocking and captivating
audiences around the world since she announced her presence in
2008 with the electric club anthem “Just Dance.” The five-time Grammy
Award
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dio album—the buzzed-about, high-concept Artpop—is one of the world’s
foremost entertainers, with elaborate videos and stage performances mak-
ing her the premier multimedia artist of her generation. ArtRave: The
Artpop Ball tour, Gaga’s much-anticipated return to the stage, hits Atlantic
City’s Boardwalk Hall on June 28.
Even though style experts may gawk at her never-before-seen clothing
creations and critics are quick to label her pretentious and bizarre, there’s
no denying that Gaga has been a game changer in both the fashion and per-
formance spheres.
“If you look at the majority of music videos from other artists today, every-
body seems to be taking bits and pieces from her,” says George “Spanky”
McCurdy, a Philadelphia native and seasoned drummer now on his
third consecutive tour with the singer.
Although a broken hip caused her to cancel many dates on the
North American leg of her Born This Way Ball tour in 2013, it was
still the second-highest-grossing tour for a female artist world-
wide in 2012, and Gaga boasted the second-highest earnings
among musicians in 2013. And though the enigmatic diva
remains often impenetrably “poker-faced,” McCurdy, who grew
up in Philly’s Olney section, paints a different picture altogether.
“She is crazy and just very funny,” he says. “A lot of people aren’t
always comfortable around her because of who she is, but then
she’ll crack a joke and they realize she’s just a regular person. We joke
around a lot, but you have to know her [to see that side].”
Gaga’s eccentric, fiercely creative personality has not only influenced
her fellow performers, but it is what keeps her “Little Monsters” fan base
intrigued and clawing for more. It’s no surprise that working so closely
with her is just as fascinating. “[There’s] never a dull moment,” says
McCurdy, who has also collaborated with Justin Timberlake and Kanye
West. “As far as the shows and tours, she [freestyles] every night, so there’s
always a certain part of the show where you’re like, Wow did she really just
say or do that? I love that—it keeps you on your toes.”
As for what will differentiate ArtRave from past tours, McCurdy’s
lips are tightly sealed: “I can’t share any secrets, but with Gaga, the bar
always has to be raised—she’s always 30 steps ahead. Jaws will drop,
that’s for sure.” Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-348-
7000; boardwalkhall.com PS
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In just a few short years, Hong Kong has been transformed from a city that
many considered a cultural desert to the fourth-largest global market for
contemporary art, according to Artprice, an art market information source,
with more than $130 million sold in 2013, partially due to record-setting auc-
tions and the rise of billionaire art collectors in China. As recently as 2008,
there were no major art fairs, but the visionaries behind the powerful Art
Basel shows in Switzerland and Miami Beach helped push the cultural renais-
sance forward last year when they debuted Art Basel in Hong Kong.
Basel’s second annual art fair—which opens Thursday, May 15 and fea-
tures a slate of 245 of the world’s most-influential galleries from 39
countries—will help add even more international credibility and exposure to
the Asian art market. “Every fair has its own mission and vision,” says show
director Magnus Renfrew, “and Art Basel in Hong Kong aspires to provide a
fair for Asia of global stature and the highest quality while retaining its
unique regional flavor. Hong Kong has long been regarded as the portal con-
necting the East and the West. It is a major financial hub and as such is
designed to allow for more professional and efficient transactions.”
This year’s show will be marked by a continuation of the strong program-
ming that is a hallmark of the two other Art Basel shows. The Discoveries
sector, which is dedicated to solo and two-person exhibitions by emerging
artists, is shaping up to be particularly exceptional. A $25,000 prize will be
awarded to one of nearly 30 participants of this sector at the end of the week, a
unique element of ABHK that is not seen at other fairs. Much preshow buzz
has surrounded the funky Irish gallery Mother’s Tankstation and its presenta-
tion of the work of Sydney-based artist Noel McKenna, whose figurative pieces
contemplate the human condition and make him one to watch in Discoveries.
Also creating excitement is the Encounters sector—featuring large-scale
sculptural and installation pieces—which is being curated by Japan’s highly
regarded Yuko Hasegawa of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo.
“Last year Yuko’s selection spurred a compelling discourse around contrast-
ing generational and cultural approaches to artistic practices,” says Renfrew.
“I have every confidence that her program this year will again present ambi-
tious works that act as conversation points throughout the exhibition halls.”
And one of Miami’s most beloved events—the
Film sector—will debut in Hong Kong this year,
developed by multimedia artist and curator Li
Zhenhua and hosted in partnership with the Hong
Kong Arts Centre.
These types of collaborations with local insti-
tutions help Art Basel recognize, support, and
promote the exploding contemporary art scene
in Hong Kong. Not only is the government pour-
ing billions of dollars into developing a cultural
district in West Kowloon, but the new M+, an
Eastern TimeART BASEL’S SECOND ANNUAL FAIR BLENDS THE BEST OF ASIA AND THE WEST. BY SUE HOSTETLER
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Show director Magnus Renfrew; an aerial view of Art Basel in Hong Kong; The Churchgoing Satanist (Earplugs) by Hernan Bas, 2012, exhibited by Lehmann Maupin gallery.
“ �e highlight is being part of that experience of discovery when collectors come to know artists they have not yet seen.”
—MAGNUS RENFREW
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RIGHT: visitors browse the foyer of the Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Centre at ABHK 2013;
BOTTOM LEFT: Embroidery Series (Clothing) by Peng
Wei, 2003-2012.
ambitious Herzog & de Meuron
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designed world-class
museum, slated for completion in 2017, further illustrates
Hong Kong’s commitment to its future support of the
visual arts. But maybe the most significant indicator is
the number of respected western galleries like Gagosian,
White Cube, and Lehmann Maupin that have opened
Hong Kong outposts over the last few years. These deal-
ers along with influential homegrown stalwarts such as
10 Chancery Lane, Galerie Ora-Ora, and Pearl Lam are
instrumental in developing and nurturing the careers of
artists and collections in the region.
According to Renfrew, these relationships with the
local galleries and institutions (including Asia Art
Archive, Para/Site, the Asia Society, and Spring
Workshop) are imperative to ABHK as they create a
show “grounded in the city.” “We want to promote long-
term arts infrastructure development and encourage
associated programming across the city,” says Renfrew.
“The growth of Hong Kong’s museum sector and con-
temporary arts education will truly impact the larger
discourse in the city, and that is something that we aim—through long-term
partnerships—to cultivate.”
The fair’s impact and thematic reach is sure to be much broader than
just the Asian region. One needs to look no further than the talks planned
as part of the Conversations and Salon programs. A discussion titled the
“Global Art World/Making Biennials” will feature luminaries Juliana
Engberg, artistic director of the 2014 Biennale of Sydney and artistic direc-
tor of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art; Eungie Joo, curator of
the 2015 Sharjah Biennial; and Jessica Morgan, artistic director of the 10th
Gwangju Biennale and The Daskalopoulos Curator, International Art at
the Tate Modern, London, moderated by Hou Hanru, artistic director at
Maxxi Museum in Rome. “This is a conversation that has real interna-
tional relevancy, reflecting the transitional reality of today’s art world,”
explains Renfrew. Programming such as this, coupled with a rapidly
maturing Asian art market and the resurgence of Chinese art exhibitions
across the US, will undoubtedly help draw record numbers of highly
informed collectors to the fair this month.
With so much anticipation building around the fair, what does Renfrew
most look forward to? “The highlight is exposing new audiences to the
depth of work from the broader Asian region, and being part of that experi-
ence of discovery when collectors come to know artists they have not yet
seen… or when curators have an opportunity to join in dialogue with artists
whose work they have long followed.” PS
For more information about ABHK, visit artbasel.com/en/hong-kong.
LOCAL LANDSCAPES“The most provocative aspect of the current Asian art
market is that there are artists like Ai Wei Wei, who are not
allowed to return [home, while] other artists’ works are
being purchased by the Chinese government.”
—ANGELINE MAY, LOCAL PAINTER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
“The prices currently being paid for high-quality Chinese
items are at an unprecedented height. In Philadelphia,
Freeman’s Asian Art sales have become some of the most
significant auctions on the company’s calendar.”
—RICHARD CERVANTES, FREEMAN’S ASIAN ARTS DEPARTMENT HEAD
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The shortest distance between two points is, of course, a straight line.
For chef Chris Scarduzio, that line could easily be called The
Atlantic City Expressway. Almost daily, the intrepid restaurateur
drives eastward from his home in Delaware County, crosses the bridge,
and then heads toward Scarduzio’s Steak, Sushi and Lounge, his name-
sake restaurant within the Showboat Hotel and Casino. Before the last filet
has been plated and the last high roller sated, though, he’s back on the
Expressway, rolling along to his other renowned culinary venture, Avance,
the exceptional fine-dining operation he manages with his new business
partner, chef Justin Bogle. Since opening this past December at 1523
Walnut Street, Avance has been nothing short of a full house.
But back at his steakhouse, Scarduzio takes a moment’s respite before
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heading back to Philly. With his thick tangle of dark hair, keen black eyes,
and patrician nose, Scarduzio’s visage appears as if it should be stamped
on a Roman coin—or at least on a chip hitting the tables in the noisy casino
around his culinary haven. “This is my Zen,” he says. “The restaurant is so
completely out of the box; the combining of fire with raw—it’s a pairing that’s
never been done like this before in AC. It’s a concept that really works.”
Now in its third summer season, Scarduzio’s offers a tri-national experi-
ence: a synthesis of American, Japanese, and Italian fare. The cuisines feel
legitimately integrated, as the juxtaposition of meat and fish dishes provide
a true culinary yin and yang. The 165-seat dining room—with its high-slung
arches, deep-set booths, and giant goblet chandeliers—pays homage to the
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grandeur of a refined Italian steakhouse.
But, surprisingly, in the 35-seat lounge,
there’s an environment of calm. Lacquered
woods, tasteful Japanese artwork, and a
bamboo-lined bar create a tranquil oasis
from the casino cacophony. This is where
Scarduzio’s offers a spectrum’s worth of
pleasures: a place to chill with a carafe of
sake and a plate of sushi or to celebrate with
a magnum of red wine and a thick, sizzling
sirloin steak. Or both. Whatever the predi-
lection, it’s obvious: This is a place where players exhale. Where else in
AC can one first enjoy a fiery roe-flecked maki (rolled so large it almost
requires a third chopstick) and then delve lovingly into a soulful bowl of
homemade cavatelli?
This season, Scarduzio’s is offering a Shore-inspired spin on sushi,
fashioning the rice and those pristine cuts of fish into the shape of flip-
flops, and the surf side of the menu also features sushi-grade tuna and
Norwegian salmon. Turf lovers will be glad to know that all cuts of beef
come directly from the dry-aging gods at DeBragga, considered one of
Manhattan’s top-rated butchers. “We’re the only place in AC featuring its
beef,” the chef says about his USDA Prime certified offerings.
Behind the bar, General Manager Chris Barnett offers libations that
pair sensibly with the moods and motifs of Scarduzio’s. Steakhouse cock-
tail staples like martinis and Manhattans morph gloriously into
specialized concoctions with creative twists, such as a cucumber and
green-tea-tinged martini made potent with Tanqueray Ten gin, yet
remaining subtle thanks to drifting pink islands of fresh ginger. The Duzi
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Scarduzio’s 14-ounce, dry-aged USDA Prime NY sirloin; Envy, made with Patrón Silver, Blue Curaçao liqueur, pineapple juice and fresh lime juice; sushi formed into a flip-flop; restaurateur Chris Scarduzio.
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TRY THESE ON FOR SIZEJust in time for summer, Scarduzio’s sushi chef, Armiyant
Setiyaki (known simply as “Chef Harry” by his coworkers),
has created a fun and stylish take on cooked rice and raw
fish called the sushi sandal. Setiyaki fashions rice into a
molded platform base while covering it in a delicate soy
wrap and then threads it with snipped nori like tiny “straps.”
Each night he will feature a different garnish as a topping for
this tasty “flip-flop.”
incorporates the chef’s favorite
spirit—Patrón Silver tequila—
with fresh lemon and lime juices
intermingled with a Medi
mélange of red sangria and
limoncello floating just below a
sugared rim. Sake, too, is replete
here. Chilled carafes and four-
ounce tasting pours abound,
from the earthy notes of the Eiko
Fuji Glorious Mt. Fuji sake to the
incomparable and silken Seikyo
Mirror of Truth. On this night we
are all about a carafe of Ty Ku—
super-premium Junmai Ginjo sake infused with vodka—a 21st-century
take on this traditional spirit.
“How would I describe this restaurant?” the chef posits as he readies to
wash up, hop in his car, and head to his next gig. “It’s a steakhouse, one
offering the best sushi on the island. Of course, you’ll always find one or
two of my grandmother’s Italian recipes slipped into the mix,” he laughs,
before driving off to his next (great) culinary destination. PS
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Organic. Local. Sustainable. These phrases
flavor modern menus like kale, kimchi,
and shaved black truffle. At the Shore,
where chefs have the ocean at their doorsteps
and farmland at their backs, the access to ingre-
dients that fit the “Garden State-to-plate”
philosophy has created a uniquely rich setting
for locavore living. And as our gardens begin to
bear the fruits of local labor, the results are—in a
word—delicious.
Consider the scallops at The Ebbitt Room,
the fine-dining jewel of Cape May society at
The Virginia Hotel (25 Jackson St., Cape May,
609-884-5700; caperesorts.com). Fresh-harvested,
crusted in bacon, seared and posed on a purée of
vanilla-scented corn with charred leeks, grilled
fennel, and a preserved tomato marmalade, it’s
“a dish where almost all of its ingredients came
off the farm,” says chef Anthony Micari.
Micari sources produce from Beach Plum
Farm (140 Stevens St., West Cape May, 609-849-
9019; caperesorts.com), a 62-acre spread that sup-
plies chicken, eggs, pork, lamb, honey, and
produce to the restaurants at The Virginia and
its big brother, Congress Hall. By the height of
the season, the land is pumping out heirloom
tomatoes, exotic melons, microherbs, salad
greens, eggplants, chilies, and much, much
more, which helps The Ebbitt Room maintain
90 percent sustainability off the farm.
Meanwhile, at Revel’s airy, blue and white
Azure by Allegretti (500 Boardwalk, Atlantic
City, 609-340-0003; revelresorts.com), where oys-
ters, peaches, melons, and scallops pack summer
menus, chef/owner Alain Allegretti says strong,
collaborative relationships with local farmers
have been crucial to his success. “I can discuss
dishes with them I would like to introduce, and
we work together to find the perfect ingredients,”
says the chef, who grew up surrounded by local
produce on his family’s farm in Provençe.
Sourcing from small local farms can be a chal-
lenge for large resorts, but chefs such as Allegretti
and Aram Mardigian of Borgata’s Wolfgang
Puck American Grille (1 Borgata Way, Atlan-
tic City, 609-317-1000; theborgata.com) remain
Jersey FreshTHE FARM-TO-TABLE MOVEMENT HAS SPAWNED SEASONAL MENUS EVERYWHERE, BUT SHORE RESTAURANTS ARE TAKING THINGS ONE STEP FURTHER WITH GARDEN STATE-TO-PLATE.BY ADAM ERACE
LEFT: Local growers provide ingredients for dishes like Borgata’s Wolfgang Puck American Grille’s Jersey corn and lobster soup. BELOW: Cape May’s Beach Plum Farm is an invaluable supplier of Jersey produce.
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rant and maintains the local economy by promoting sustainability,”
Mardigian says. “It can be difficult with huge resorts to maintain sus-
tainable food systems with the amount of volume that we do. It takes a
lot of hard work and may cost a little more, but it’s worth it.”
Even in the winter, Micari, a Somers Point native, now plots out
how best to make use of the whole growing season. “We start plan-
ning how the crops will influence our summer menus,” he says.
Meanwhile, shoregoers—and aspiring culinary artisans—can even
source their own produce from Beach Plum on summer Saturdays.
At The Ebbitt Room, plans are even underway to dip a toe—or a
fork—into the Atlantic, too, by expanding The Ebbitt Room’s ceviche
program with local oysters, f luke, and swordfish. “We’re really pre-
serving that live-off-the-land mentality,” Micari says. He expects a
bountiful harvest. PS
MARKET FRESHEarly-adopter Luke Palladino discusses the past and present of local dining down the Shore.
“In 2001 when I started working with Borgata, I ate around
Atlantic City to see who was doing what,” remembers chef
Luke Palladino, who now runs Luke Palladino at Harrah’s
Resort (777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City, 609-441-5000;
harrahsresort.com) and Luke’s Kitchen & Marketplace at
Revel (500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-340-0003;
revelresorts.com). “There wasn’t a whole lot going on.”
He recalls white, mealy tomatoes, even during peak
season. “There’s a whole culture of farmers here, most of
them Italian,” says Palladino, who has also worked as part of
the slow food movement in Italy. Stateside, he saw nothing
European about how chefs were sourcing ingredients at the
Shore. “I had to strong-arm the main distributor here,” he
laughs, recalling early visits with local farmers at the Zone 7
co-op (freshfromzone7.com). “I said, ‘If you want our
business, you have to get their produce because it’s the best.’”
Zone 7 tomatoes, for instance, become Palladino’s NJ
tomato sauce, which bathes his signature Nonna’s
meatballs and other dishes at his AC restaurants. Local
sustainability is the backbone of their service, and thanks
to Palladino’s infrastructure, Jersey produce has become
as integral a part of AC summer dining as boardwalk fries.
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For all the talk in recent years about custom cocktails, it’s beer that
has shoregoers most excited for the upcoming summer season—
specifically lighter, more crisp styles like those modeled on
Belgian wheats, French saisons, and classic pilsners. Restaurants and
bars all over Atlantic City are finally giving these craft beers the atten-
tion they deserve, and with large-format bottles, special kegs, and even
foods paired specifically with suds, AC is poised to become one of the
region’s top destinations for artisanal brews.
“We have a really wide selection of craft beer, which is
growing all the time,” says Paul Tonacci, certified somme-
lier and managing partner of Atlantic City Bottle
Company (648 N. Albany Ave., 609-348-6400; acbottle
company.com). ACBC’s chef’s table features a tasting
menu, each course of which is paired with a pitch-perfect
drink, from locals like Victory Brewing Company’s
Prima Pils to Utah’s Uinta Brewing Co.’s Cockeyed
Cooper barley wine ale. “When we first opened, things
leaned more toward wine and whiskey. But we’ve had an
overwhelming response to our craft beers.”
The Continental (The Pier Shops at Caesars,
1 Atlantic Ocean, 609-674-8300, continentalac.com) will
tempt passionate craft-beer aficionados. Including
Pennsylvania standouts like Tröegs’s Nugget Nectar,
Yards’ Rye and IPA, and Colorado’s creamy Left
Hand Milk Stout, Continental’s craft selection is one
of the strongest in town. “Just last year, we added a
‘craft’ portion to our Continental menu and its suc-
cess has been incredible,” says general manager
Chris Linaris. “We have since doubled our selec-
tion of amazing breweries from across the
country. And we will continue to host our quar-
terly craft beer dinners.”
And if it’s hyper-local you’re looking for,
head on over to Tun Tavern (2 Continental
Blvd., 609-347-7800; tuntavern.com), a highly
regarded restaurant and brewery right in
AC. The beers run the gamut from the excep-
tionally refreshing Tun Light all the way to
the heartier Leatherneck Stout. Tun Tavern
has even leveraged Cascade and Nugget hop
varietals grown right in the Garden State for
their All American IPA.
All of which means one thing: This
promises to be a refreshing, beautifully beer-
soaked summer in AC. And tastier than it’s
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Try pairing darker beers like this Uinta barley wine ale
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Pinky Kravitz, radio personality and local legend, dined at The Knife & Fork Inn while talking with Philadelphia Style; a crab cake with Asian pear slaw and red pepper coulis.
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SEA SIDESWhen: A late spring lunch.
What: Crab cake with Asian-pear slaw and the lobster thermidor with filet mignon.
Where: Knife & Fork Inn, 3600 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-1133; knifeandforkinn.com
Cornering the MarketVETERAN ATLANTIC CITY BROADCASTER PINKY KRAVITZ, ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST INFLUENTIAL VOICES OVER THE PAST SIX DECADES, TALKS DINING, DELIS, AND VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AT ANOTHER AC STANDBY—THE KNIFE & FORK INN. BY ROBERT STRAUSS
November, the now-86-year-old celebrated his 55th anniversary as a
five-day-a-week radio personality for WOND, and over the years he has
interviewed everyone from Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Roosevelt, and
Marilyn Monroe to contemporary celebs over our airwaves. He has
also maintained a weekly column for the Press, “Pinky’s Corner,” and
hosted a TV show each Saturday on NBC 40.
Most Fridays you’ll find this legend of the boardwalk having a lei-
surely lunch at another AC institution—the iconic Knife & Fork Inn.
Owned for more than 50 years by the two most prominent restaurant
families in the city—first the Latzes, and now the Doughertys—the Knife
& Fork had its own star turn in the 1980 Louis Malle film Atlantic City,
Pinky Kravitz remembers his first big headline mention in the
Press of Atlantic City. He was the last guy off the bench on the 1944
New York University basketball team, a 6 -foot-4 freshman on
scholarship from Atlantic City High. At the time, the NYU team record
for its home games at Madison Square Garden was a mere 76 points.
But with NYU beating Temple by 20, the coach put Kravitz in for mop-
up duty, and a late basket scored points 77 and 78—a new record.
“The next day, the headline in the Press read, ‘Kravitz Breaks
Madison Square Garden Record,’” says Kravitz about the misleading
headline in his hometown paper. In the ensuing decades, he would go
on to become Atlantic City’s most unabashed and outspoken pro-
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“ I’m just a local yokel, but I have always tried to give people a place to express their views and voice their concerns.”
—PINKY KRAVITZ
FROM TOP: Pinky Kravitz has had a standing
Friday lunch reservation at The Knife & Fork Inn
for decades; the restaurant’s dining room
has ocean views; the lobster thermidor with
filet mignon.
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with Burt Lancaster and Susan Sarandon
sitting down in its dining room. But no
matter the locale—if you’re in Atlantic
City, you’re in “Pinky’s Corner.”
Why The Knife & Fork Inn?
It really is a vestige of the old Atlantic City.
You always see people here. Mr. Latz was a
fierce individual. If you didn’t have a tie
on, you couldn’t get in, but he would stand
there without a tie or socks. I like sitting on
the first level adjacent to the bar so I can
see the ocean out the window, and I love
the corn and crab chowder soup. The crab
cakes, too, are outstanding.
And where else can you be found
besides the Knife & Fork today?
Angelo’s for Italian and Gilchrist Restaurant
for breakfast. At Steve & Cookie’s in
Margate, they also make good crab cakes,
but I have whatever specialties Cookie
comes up with. Of course, there is White
House for subs—Atlantic City is a “sub”
place. We have nothing like “hoagies.”
You’ve seen a lot of restaurants
come and go. Are there any you miss?
The Venice on Mississippi Avenue. Senator Frank Farley would be
there on Friday evenings, and if you were lucky, he asked you to sit at
his big table. He would pick up the check and say, “See you at the house
at 11,” and since he was the boss, you would have to go. We would play
Scrabble; he was the best on two-letter words. Then there was
Kornblau’s at Virginia and Pacific Avenues. It was the go-to deli where
you would get pastrami or chicken soup with matzo balls. Today, there
is no deli like it in all of Atlantic City.
Six decades of writing and broadcast in one town is amazing.
Have you had any moments of late that bring things full circle?
At my 55th anniversary party in November, I got a letter with no
stamp—it just had the heading: Vice President of the United States.
Now, I don’t know if Biden really wrote it, but who would have thought
some guy from Atlantic City would ever get a letter from the Vice
President’s office? I’m just a local yokel, but I have always tried to give
people a place to express their views and voice their concerns.
You always have something going on to promote. What are you
excited about now?
With Miss America coming back to Atlantic City, I thought we needed
a statue of Miss America. So this summer, you will see a bronze statue
of Miss America across from Boardwalk Hall; people can stand with
her and have a photo of themselves being “crowned.” I also thought
there needed to be something new for the veterans, so I helped start the
Armed Forces Parade last year and was chosen as Grand Marshal. The
parade on August 11 will be the lead up to the Air Show on August 13,
which 75,000 people saw last year. And we have moved the big board-
walk replica billboard from HBO’s Boardwalk Empire to the parking lot
near Resorts. It’s the most popular place for tourists to take photos—it
just brings Atlantic City to life. PS
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No fashion line has a commitment to principled thinking—sus-
tainability, social consciousness, living well—more ingrained in
its corporate ethos than Eileen Fisher. This fall will mark 30
years since the former interior and graphic designer set up shop, mak-
ing her name as much about putting out gorgeous, simply constructed
pieces as running a community-focused company ecosystem.
Initiatives like Green Eileen, a line of stores
stocking only used Eileen Fisher pieces, and
#SheDocs, an online documentary film festival
sponsored by the company, have made waves
recently and Fisher wouldn’t have it any other way.
“Business has the power to make a difference and
can be a movement around social change,” she
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The commitment to ethical living is, in fact, literally woven into the
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accounts for more than 25 percent of our line. We work to create prod-
ucts designed to last and to be easy to care for,” says Fisher.
“Simplicity is at the core of the design idea I planted as a seed
all those years ago—a collective of simple shapes that work
together in many ways. The intention is to ‘solve her
problem’ by giving women the pieces to put them-
selves together easily and joyfully so they can
focus on life,” Fisher says,
ref lecting on the business’s
upcoming birthday.
Marking a new stage of growth
for the company is The Fisher
Project, a new 30-piece collection
that takes the essential elements
of the Eileen Fisher look but
with unexpected features like
cropped silhouettes, sheer
fabrics, and backless styles. The line will be featured
heavily at Nordstrom at King of Prussia Mall’s
Eileen Fisher fashion show, which will be held
on May 3. It’s like a cherished favorite’s new
awakening. King of Prussia Mall, 610-768-
7150; eileenfisher.com PS
Growing Up FisherCELEBRATING HER EPONYMOUS LABEL’S 30TH BIRTHDAY, EILEEN FISHER DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF GREENING HER FASHION LINE. BY ADRIENNE GAFFNEY
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KNOWN FOR HIS RED CARPET GOWNS AND SOPHISTICATED DAYWEAR, womenswear designer Zac Posen will showcase his latest collection in an exclusive fashion show at the Hyatt at The Bellevue on May 8. Sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue, the event is part of the Daisy Day committee’s annual fundraising luncheon, benefiting The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and will include auctions and a raffle. On the runway will be Posen’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection, inspired by Impressionist-era artwork. Rendered in soft shades of ballet pink, lemon, and mint, ethereal, tea-length dresses feel especially pretty, though the floor-skimming gowns with delicate, cascading ruffles leave the biggest impression. “I am very excited to showcase my Fall collection at Saks in Philadelphia and to collaborate with Daisy Day to support the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,” the designer says. “After all, it’s ‘the city that loves you back.’” Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com; daisyday.chop.edu PS
Pockets Full of PosenZAC POSEN’S ELEGANT GOWNS MAKE A SPLASH IN PHILADELPHIA FOR THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL DAISY DAY LUNCHEON. BY ALEXANDRIA GEISLER
Trunk Show Louis Vuitton looks to its iconic
travel trunks for a line of fine jewelry arriving in AC.
Glittering citrine, amethyst,
and smoky quartz gemstones
lie at the center of Louis
Vuitton’s new “Emprise” fine
jewelry collection, which
includes pendants, rings, metal
bangles, and earrings.
Specifically, the line pays
tribute to the French
fashion house’s signature
monogrammed trunks by
incorporating distinctive
elements such as corner caps,
nail heads, and metal framing
into the designs. Minimalist
gemstone pendants feature
octagonal stones encased in
yellow or white gold and
outlined in studs, while
chain-link tassels hang from
the collection’s more intricate
drop earrings. Most
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the exquisite ring is, indeed,
the accessory to covet this
season. The Pier Shops at
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louisvuitton.com
This Emprise collection ring (price on request) boasts a large heliodore gem with an array of diamonds.
Designer Zac Posen will team up with Daisy Day for a runway show at the Hyatt at The Bellevue on May 8.
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Author of Hit Me! Fighting the Las Vegas
Mob by the Numbers, Danielle Gomes moved from Nevada to
Atlantic City eight years ago, and ever since, the West Coast transplant
has been uncovering the city’s best places for beauty and relaxation. “I love
to go to BASK BY EXHALE AT REVEL [500 Boardwalk, 609-340-0003;
revelresorts.com],” she says. “They have a co-ed, communal area with an indoor pool, a
hot tub, a salt room, and a bar in a setting that feels as though you are in an Arabian bath-
house fit for royalty.” Gomes opts for the spa’s deep-tissue massage before lounging in the
detoxifying salt room. For facial treatments, she likes to indulge in one of the deluxe options
at BLUEMERCURY (Tropicana Casino and Resort, 2801 Pacific Ave., 609-347-7778; blue-
mercury.com). “They have quick, skin-specific services, and I love the Fresh perfumes and
washes they use,” she says. “I get their microdermabrasion facial.”
For cosmetics Gomes favors CHANEL (Macy’s, 4401 Black Horse
Pike, Mays Landing, NJ, 609-646-4900; macys.com) with its vibrant cream shadows, lip
gloss, and moisturizers. “The Le Blanc line is wonderful for moisturizing” she says. One
must-have is the French fashion house’s Illusion D’ombre, a versatile gel that can pull dou-
ble-duty as eye shadow or eyeliner. Though, she divulges: “I have an additional sort of
secret weapon. I use organic coconut oil on my face and body nightly.”
“If I have an event such as a book signing, I will get a gel manicure at DIVA NAIL SPA [801 Tilton Road, Northfield, NJ, 609-277-2165],” she says. This spring, sac-
charine pastels like dove gray and punchy shades of coral are her go-to nail
colors, noting that Essie has the best selection: “I usually do something bright for
my fingers and something more soft and neutral on my toes.” For haircare,
Gomes swears by ART IS. (301 14th St., South Brigantine, NJ, 609-266-9212;
artissalon.com), a boutique salon in Brigantine where she has been a client
for the past three years. “I am extraordinarily picky when it comes to my
haircuts,” she says, recommending Kristin for blow-outs at
the salon and Danni for cuts. “I have naturally wavy hair
that can be difficult to manage as it’s thick and unruly,
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For many, the thought of sleep-away camp recalls fireside chats, sing-
alongs, and letters to and from home. But a new generation of campers
are writing much different missives than their youthful predecessors
thanks to Campowerment, a series of leadership and revitalization refuges
where women get the chance to step outside of their comfort zones, dare to
experience life differently, and refocus to remind themselves that they’re
much more than just “wives,” “mothers,” or “employees.”
“Women are all about doing everything,” says Tammi Leader Fuller,
Campowerment’s CEO (Camp Empowerment Officer), who launched the
program two years ago and will host her latest retreat May 8–11 at
Woodlands Retreat in the Poconos. “We are so busy planning and think-
ing of others that we have little time in our lives for us. We may have career
choices, personal choices, and other decisions to make, but we put them off
because we don’t take the time we should.”
Fuller, a former Emmy Award
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winning TV producer and stressed-out
mother who left an entertainment career of more than 30 years to start
Campowerment, seeks out traditional summer camp venues and utilizes
them when they are not in session. With upcoming camps in California,
the Catskills, and the Poconos, Fuller offers a combination of physical
challenges (yoga and Zumba, plus hikes and rope courses) and mental
enhancement (meditation, workshops, etc.) to help women “reignite.”
Mountain Standard TimeAT CAMPOWERMENT—A POSITIVITY AND EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT THIS MAY IN THE POCONOS—TAMMI LEADER FULLER AND ALOR TIMEPIECES HELP BUSY PHILLY WOMEN RETAKE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. BY ROBERTA NAAS
“ Camp is about stopping, breathing, thinking, taking a leap of faith, and putting your trust in yourself and others for three and a half days.”
—TAMMI LEADER FULLER
The “Camper of the Day” at Campowerment receives one of these three timepieces from the Alor Collection series of timepieces ($795–$895) as a reward. Available at Govberg Jewelers, 65 St. James Pl., Ardmore, 610-664-1715; alor.com
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And though campers often lose track of time while finding themselves
in nature, Alor, a Swiss-made watch brand with California roots whose
mission dovetails beautifully with Fuller’s, has also devoted itself to the
Campowerment cause. “We’re a brand primarily focused on women and
one that values a woman’s time, so partnering with Campowerment was
a natural fit,” says brand principal Ori Zemer. “Our brand motto, ‘It’s
About Time, It’s About Me,’ aligns perfectly with Campowerment’s mis-
sion of celebrating and empowering women. This is exactly the type of
organization we were seeking to show our support for women and our
understanding that they need to make time for themselves.”
Fuller admits that although it is “cabin” living with shared showers
and bathrooms, it’s still upscale. “There are f lowers in the cabins, and
we make s’mores with gourmet chocolate,” she jokes, adding that the
only rule at Campowerment is that no one is allowed to share what they
do for a living for the first 24 hours. “Sweatpants are the great equalizer.
We need to get to know one another as the women we are first.”
Each day at camp, Fuller selects a “camper of the day”—typically
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Philadelphia is a city of exuberant equestrians. From the Devon Horse Show
(May 22–June 1), perhaps the oldest multibreed equine event in America, to
Brandywine Polo (beginning May 26), the Sport of Kings has a strong “hoof-
hold” with the hometown set. Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre has always had a
bit of a horse sense, designing its original Reverso in 1931 so that the face could turn
inward to allow players to wear it on the polo field without risk of the crystal being
shattered. Since its initial release, the Reverso has been one of the most popular
pieces in the brand’s stable.
Elegantly crafted in 18k pink gold and featuring a chocolate dial, the Grande Reverso
Ultra-Thin 1931 debuted at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horologie in
Geneva. This Art Deco
–
inspired watch is the third in a trilogy of timepieces that cele-
brates the 80th anniversary of the first Reverso and features a sleek 7.3mm case complete
with its swivel reversing mechanism. It houses a manually wound movement (Calibre
822/2) that is just 2.95mm thick and is crafted, assembled, and decorated by hand. The
“Reverso” inscription on its dial replicates the logo on the original model.
Additionally the new Reverso features a stunning new leather strap made by the mas-
ters of polo-boot making, Casa Fagliano, which has been producing fine leather goods
from their workshop in Argentina since 1892. Whether you are riding the Dixon Oval at
Devon, taking a forehand swing in Kennett Square, or are simply a lover of fine watch-
making, this timepiece is a champion. Available by appointment at Govberg Jewelers, 1521
Walnut St., 215-546-6505; jaeger-lecoultre.com PS
Equestrian ElegancePHILLY CELEBRATES THE DEVON HORSE SHOW AND BRANDYWINE POLO WITH A THOROUGHBRED TIMEPIECE BY ROBERTA NAAS
The Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin 1931 by Jaeger-LeCoultre ($18,800) features a cordovan leather strap made by famed bootmaker, Casa Fagliano, in the polo capitol of the world, Buenos Aires.
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Campowerment’s physical challenges build community and long-lasting relationships.
someone who has shared a particularly diffi-
cult story, come to a life-changing realization,
broken out of her comfort zone, or simply
embraced the concept of “time out for me”—
and awards them with a watch from the
brand’s Alor, Cavo, or 1979 collections. “I
think Alor is revolutionary in that they cater
to women and they are willing to make this
journey with us to help women experience
real time,” Fuller notes.
And although a luxury watch might seem an
unlikely keepsake from a back-to-basics week-
end, Alor president and Ori’s mother, Sandy
Zemer, believes the brand can be a reminder of
the weekend’s lessons. “Our motto is the key to
our company core values. It resonates because
taking time for yourself is essential to continue to
feel strong and capable. It has made my own life
of wearing many hats a real success.”
One of the key strategies of the program is to
get campers to realize that they are not alone
in their issues, bringing them together for a
weekend that will resonate long after they’ve
left Fuller’s friendly confines. “Camp is about
stopping, breathing, thinking, taking a leap of
faith, and putting your trust in yourself and oth-
ers for three and a half days,” she says. “[It] will
have you thinking differently when you leave.”
Brannan Sheridan, a recent California camper,
echoes Fuller’s mission statement. “You would have
to go to so many different people to get the kind of
counseling and encouragement you get from all of
the instructors during the three-day weekend,” she
says. “You have it all in one place here, and other
women who share and support you. What I left
Campowerment with was deeper and more lasting
than a simple getaway. It turned out to be one of the
most liberating, thought-provoking weekends I’ve
ever had.” campowerment.com PS
For more watch features and expanded coverage, go
to phillystylemag.com/watches.
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Now more than ever before Atlantic City is catering to savvy
spagoers by offering services that go well beyond the stan-
dard Swedish massage and tap into the ancient healing
properties of Eastern-inspired treatments.
I learned this on a recent visit to Bask by Exhale at Revel (500
Boardwalk, 609-225-9855; revelresorts.com), which is the only spa in
AC to offer traditional Chinese medicine such as acupuncture, the
5,000-year-old practice that uses tiny pins inserted at different points
on the body to help with any number of ailments, and cupping, which
suctions the skin to bring blood to the surface. “Acupuncture is very
popular as it benefits all diseases, as well as emotional and spiritual
imbalances such as anxiety, depression, and even weight loss,” says
Kim Kiernan, public relations director for Exhale. “Therapies like
cupping increase circulation to heal.”
Exhale also offers Reiki, a healing therapy that originated in
ancient Japan. I opted for Reiki for its high relaxation factor—essen-
tially lying on a heated table while wrapped in blankets for an
hour—and the promise of restoring your equilibrium by measuring
the seven chakras, or energy centers, through touch. The Reiki thera-
pist placed her hands at different points on the body—crown of the
head, forehead, throat, chest, lower and upper abdomen, and the
base of the spine—and asked questions about my stress level and per-
sonality type. I left feeling a little tired but very relaxed.
Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars Atlantic City (2100 Pacific Ave.,
609-348-4411; caesarsac.com) incorporates elements of Reiki into
their Chakra Balancing service. “After an initial assessment of the
East Meets WestFROM CUPPING AND ACUPUNCTURE TO AYURVEDIC MASSAGES, ATLANTIC CITY SPAS ARE BRINGING ANCIENT HEALING THERAPIES TO OUR SANDY SHORES. BY KRISTIN DETTERLINE
Spas across AC are using ancient techniques for maximum effectiveness.
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chakras using a crystal pendulum, one of the Ayurvedic oils is
selected based on any energy blockages that a person might have.
Then a massage is performed using the oil and accompanied by
guided meditation audio that will help the client correct the body’s
energy flow,” says Courtney Pimentel, spa manager at Qua Baths
and Spa. “When the three body characteristics, or Doshas, get out of
balance, it can have a negative effect on a person’s physical and emo-
tional well-being.” Pimentel says, noting that the client base for
ancient treatments continues to expand. “[Guests] are looking to get
something more out of the experience than a basic massage, and
these treatments are important because they
address physical issues and bring balance to a
person’s energy.”
The Water Club’s Immersion Spa (1
Renaissance Way, 609-317-1000; theborgata.
com.hotel/the-water-club) has offered traditional
Indian healing methods, known as Ayurvedic,
since opening in 2008. At first it was a way for
the spa to set itself apart from the adjacent Spa
Toccare at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, but
over the years Immersion’s quartet of signa-
ture treatments has become a highlight of
their many specialties. “These services are popular with a more sea-
soned spagoer—established and more worldly,” says Jennifer Aarons,
director of spa operations at Borgata.
One of Immersion’s most popular Ayurvedic services is the Table
Thai massage. Aarons likens it to “assisted yoga”: Clients are
stretched by a certified therapist during 50- and 80-minute sessions.
“Table Thai makes you feel like you’ve been put back together
again,” she says, adding that people who visit the chiropractor regu-
larly are most familiar with this particular massage.
Aarons says that getting clients comfortable with more Eastern-
minded services remains a priority at Immersion. “Our intention is
healing your body from the inside out.” PS
Targeted treatments help to alleviate stress.
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like cosmetics, the key is finding what looks best for you.
“Properly shaped brows bring balance and proportion to the
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notes that most Philadelphia women prefer natural-looking brows.
“Adding a slight arch opens up the eyes,” says Adolf Biecker Spa/
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But when considering which shape is best for you, trending
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stars like Jennifer Lopez and Jill Scott (The Hyatt at The Bellevue,
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arch and a well-groomed brow is always in style.” She suggests get-
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tweezing at home. “It’s all about that line, and when it’s gone, get it
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Regardless of which method you favor, Sy stresses the value of
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best feature, so no matter if you tweeze, wax, or even thread, the
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AS ONE OF WASHINGTON’S MEDIA HEAVYWEIGHTS, ANDREA MITCHELL IS UNPARALLELED IN HER REPORTING ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS. BUT BEFORE
CAPITOL HILL CAME CALLING, THE NBC HOST BEGAN HER ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER IN PHILADELPHIA, THE CITY SHE STILL CONSIDERS HOME.
By Roland Flamini Photography by Andrew Eccles
ndrea Mitchell’s life is a moveable feast. One week in early
March starts with a meeting in Philadelphia for the University of
Pennsylvania board of trustees, of which she is a longtime member;
a couple of days later, she’s reporting from Kiev, Ukraine, on the
country’s confrontation with Russia. Then it’s on to Paris, travel-
ing with Secretary of State John Kerry. And the day after that, she’s
back home in Washington, DC—just in time for the dress rehearsal
of the annual exclusive journalists’ Gridiron Club dinner, where top
media and political figures provide the entertainment. Mitchell and her longtime friend Judy
Woodruff perform in the opening song-and-dance number.
That was not an atypical week for Mitchell. Millions of viewers know her thanks to her 20-year
post as NBC’s distinguished chief foreign affairs correspondent. On the beat, she has traveled
the globe covering five successive Secretaries of State, including distinguished fellow women-in-
Washington Madeleine Albright, Condoleezza Rice, and most recently Hillary Rodham
Clinton. But before that, she worked as a correspondent at the White House during two presi-
dencies, reported from Congress, and covered at least five presidential campaigns. Her reach,
you might say, runs through every facet of the District.
Mitchell is a media icon. She is respected and prolific—a relentless interviewer who has sat down
with US presidents, foreign leaders, and prominent politicians. She is the 24-hour news cycle; she
appears frequently on NBC Nightly News and hosts her own midday MSNBC show, Andrea Mitchell
Reports. But yet she still finds time to support breast cancer awareness and other causes and attend
globally focused events such as the British Embassy’s recent Beatles commemorative bash. With
her husband, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board Alan Greenspan, she hobnobs with
the ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott and his wife, Susie. She’s known the world over. And to think
that Mitchell’s career started in Philadelphia....
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Born in New York, Mitchell attended Penn
at 16 (yes, 16), and Philadelphia remained
her home until her early 30s. “I’m really
less of a New Yorker than a Philadelphian.
I grew up in Philadelphia as an adult,”
she says during our recent interview in
NBC’s Washington studio. From her time as the City Hall
reporter for the NBC affiliate KYW Radio (and later KYW
Television), Mitchell’s gritty reporting on Mayor Frank
Rizzo’s weekly press briefings became the stuff of legend in
Philadelphia. “Covering Rizzo was critical to the reporter I
became,” she recalls. “He was very tough and pretty intimi-
dating. I was a kid, only 20 years old when I started, and
going up against Rizzo taught me to stand up to politicians,
even when they were bullying the media. It taught me not
to be afraid to challenge people in authority.”
In 1976, she moved to Washington, DC, but her ties to
Philadelphia remained strong. “It’s a place I visit happily,
and I’m proud to be part of the University of Pennsylvania’s
life there,” she says. “There’s something very special about
the city’s neighborhoods, the institutions, the cultural life,
and that wonderful mix that is an ethnic working-class city
that also has deep historical roots.”
Once set up in Washington, her first overseas assignment
took her to the South American country of Guyana to cover
the Jonestown Massacre, where cult leader Jim Jones had
brainwashed hundreds of Americans into committing ritual
suicide, resulting in the deaths of Jones and 917 others,
including more than 300 children. “The worst thing I ever
covered,” she recalls of the ordeal 36 years later. “I had been
hired in summer; this was Thanksgiving, and I didn’t know
what I was doing. I got through it, but it was traumatic.”
Despite the trauma of her first reportage in the field,
whatever she was doing was right, as a succession of plum
assignments at NBC followed. She was there for what she
calls “the great drama of the Reagan presidency” and the
quite different drama of the Bill Clinton years. But in
between, Capitol Hill was “the best beat of all because it
was politics and tumult, and the great access you had,”
she says. “Before 9/11, you could wander anywhere and
talk to anyone and really report stories.”
By the 1990s, she had shifted her focus to foreign report-
ing, an area of highly complex issues, which she quickly
mastered. “I didn’t realize that foreign policy was going to
become such a passion as it has for me,” she says.
Perhaps the most familiar images of Andrea Mitchell
are of her reporting from a foreign capital after a long
overnight flight, making sense of some complicated inter-
national crisis, looking camera-ready in a “great for
travel” Akris or Armani pantsuit. (Other favorites are
Oscar de la Renta and Jason Wu.) To combat the stress of
frequent travel, she lifts weights, tries to work out with a
trainer four days a week, and plays tennis on weekends.
And vacations are spent away from cities—Mitchell favors
trips to Wyoming and hiking in the Tetons.
Her on-location details include Iraq, Afghanistan, and
the conflict in Haiti, and she has emerged from them all
without a proverbial scratch. But at times, the pressroom
has been a more hazardous place when her pointed ques-
tions meet unwitting audiences. To wit, in Khartoum,
Sudan, a few years ago, she was manhandled by security
after she had suggested to President Omar al-Bashir that
he had secret ties to the insurgent militia. She had to have
physiotherapy on her shoulder.
Often, though, her famous take-no-prisoners ques-
tions—delivered in a voice that rarely rises above the
conversational—deliver results. For example, in 1992, a
week after Bill Clinton was elected, she boldly asked
whether he intended to live up to his campaign promise to
let gays serve openly in the military. “I followed up at his
first presidential news conference in the White House,”
she recalls. “Clinton was not happy about being put on the
spot, and it made me unpopular with his White House
team, but it kept an important issue alive.”
But while Bill Clinton got the rough edge of the Mitchell
treatment, she has nothing but praise for Hillary, who
Mitchell grew to know while the former first lady served
as Secretary of State in President Barack Obama’s first
administration. “Hillary Clinton is received in foreign cap-
itals as though she is the head of state. She’s wonderfully
colorful, smart, inventive, creative—she’s so fascinating to
cover,” Mitchell says.
As for her own marriage, Mitchell’s 1997 union with
Alan Greenspan was a true Washington romance, with
Andrea Mitchell still considers Philly home.
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Ginsburg performing the ceremony. Mitchell
says that the marriage of a newsperson to a senior
government official inevitably raised potential
ethical issues, but her reputation and professional
work environment made an ostensibly compli-
cated transition easier to navigate. “We had to
deal with it,” she explains. “NBC went out of its
way, and we all worked very hard to make sure
that I never got involved in any coverage that
would cause problems. I studiously kept away
from anything involving him: If I knew that he
was testifying in Congress, I would make sure I
didn’t go anywhere near it. [NBC] just took that
part of what I would have otherwise covered and
assigned it to someone else. We kept a fire wall.”
Indeed she’s come a long way from the 20-year-
old recent graduate who first squared off with
Mayor Rizzo in Philadelphia. At the time,
Mitchell was the only woman covering City Hall,
but in the interim, more women than ever have
entered the field thanks to Mitchell’s model influ-
ence. She admits she is approached frequently by
aspiring young female (and male) journalists
seeking advice. “I tell them not to make narrow
career choices too early, and to think about his-
tory and economics and social policy and prepare
themselves, and then decide what to do,” she says.
It may seem strangely cautious counsel coming
from a woman who threw herself in at the deep
end when she was barely out of her teens. But
news-gathering has changed in the digital age,
and Mitchell emphasizes f lexibility. “NBC is
now no longer a television company—we are a
digital company,” she points out. “I started in
Philly with film and the beginnings of video;
there were no cell phones. We used walkie-talk-
ies to cover Reagan on the road. Now my day
might begin with writing something for the
Web, or on camera, or texting—and we are now
24-7. There can be a tendency for some people
to be too fast, not thoughtful enough. What’s
remained the same, though, is the pursuit of
news, of context, so that people can understand
the world in which we live.”
On September 7, 2011, Mitchell concluded
her Andrea Mitchell Reports broadcast with the
announcement that she had been diagnosed with
breast cancer. Because it was caught early, she said
in the announcement, the prognosis was “terrific.”
But for such a public figure, the ramifications were
potentially significant. “I had surgery, and I was
under treatment; when I came back to work, I felt
I had to explain why I had been away for about
10 days,” she admits. “I’d always been active,
but when you’re involved, it becomes different.”
Looking back on the event—and her continued
work to raise cancer awareness—is, if anything,
philosophical. “We all face challenges in life and
you can’t succumb to self pity and feeling sorry for
yourself, especially as we cover events around the
world and see so much suffering,” she says. “It puts
anything we go through in context.” PS
“ COVERING [MAYOR FRANK] RIZZO WAS CRITICAL TO THE REPORTER I BECAME. HE WAS TOUGH AND PRETTY INTIMIDATING.”
In her first job, she interviewed former mayor Frank Rizzo.
Mitchell interviews Fidel Castro.
Mitchell and Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Balkans.
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They are the news makers, the go-getters, and the style setters, working in front of the cameras and behind the scenes to make Philadelphia a better place to live and work. In their own words, nine of the city’s most-influential women talk about their
challenges, triumphs, and future plans.
by Juliet Izon photography by Jared Castaldi
Ewers may work behind the scenes at the Kimmel Center but she’s no stranger to the stage: She’s also an accomplished opera stage director.
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LISA NUTTERShe may be best known as Philadelphia’s First Lady, but Lisa Nutter has made her biggest mark in the realm of education. Her organization, Philadelphia Academies, is a youth development nonprofit that prepares high schoolers for careers and college.
DEFINITION OF POWER: It’s being able to get things done through passion and influence
versus compliance and force. ROLE MODEL: My first role model was my mother, who really
showed me the power of love and emotional strength. She died several years ago, so I often tap
into the lessons that she taught me. But, I have a lot of other mentors, too, and they showed me
different things. One of them is Joan Myers Brown, who is the founder of Philadanco; she’s an
interesting woman. I’ve known her since I was in high school, and she has showed me that if
you have a vision, you can make it a reality because that’s what she did with her dance com-
pany. Finally—and this point is dear to my heart—I would say every young person who is in my
life teaches me that anything is possible when adults do what they’re supposed to do. So I count
every one of those young people as a role model and mentor as well. MORNING ROUTINE:
When I’m out of my routine, it seems like life doesn’t happen the way it should the rest of the
day. I always start with a prayer and meditation. It’s something like asking God to help me be
the best person that I can be today, asking for help in fighting for what’s right and what’s just. I
ask for help staying focused so that any nonsense doesn’t distract me. The second thing I do is
work out. Cycling’s my thing. ADVICE FOR OTHER WOMEN: Have a diverse network and
loyal posse of friends. And when I say diverse, I mean diverse in every way—diverse in thought,
diverse in age, race, gender, sexual identity, culture, socioeconomic class. To me, diversity is
what helps you understand the world. And make sure that this network—this posse—tells you
the truth, but also has your back. It should be a group that celebrates your success and shares
your vision for yourself. WORDS TO LIVE BY: It is actually a tiny proverb that sits on my wall—
“Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.”
ANNE EWERSAnne Ewers is president and CEO of the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and the Merriam Theater. Whether with Broadway or jazz, she’s working to hit the right notes.
DEFINITION OF POWER: The ability to
inspire others, to embrace the vision, and
then to work together toward its achievement.
MY MENTOR: I’ve always had one, if not two,
sometimes three, mentors at a time, for dif-
ferent purposes. I feel very strongly about the
value and importance of having mentors and
actually being a mentor. I would say the most
influential was Lotfi Mansouri. He was the
general director of the San Francisco Opera
and was my mentor for close to 30 years.
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: From the
day I started, in July 2007, to April 2008, we
were able to retire a $30 million construction
debt, build an endowment from $40 million
to $72 million, and garner a $10 million gift to
start our festival. And we closed the season in
the black with a $1.6 million surplus. So we’ve
been busy. I’ve had plenty of other successes
at the Kimmel Center, but I would say that is
the greatest. It made such a difference in the
way the city perceived the Kimmel Center
after that. It was like a cloud was lifted from
management and from the board. ABOUT
THE ARTS: I believe that we are feeding peo-
ple’s souls. You can have all the money in the
world, but if you don’t have something that
inspires you, that lifts you up, that takes you
to a new realm, that helps you connect to your
inner self in a way.... I just don’t think without
the arts that is possible. The vision for the
Kimmel Center is transforming lives daily
through the arts. We’ve thought about that for
a long time. Whose life are we transforming?
It’s everyone. It’s the person on stage, the staff
member who’s working here, it’s the little kid
who comes into the plaza and looks up and
sees that fabulous glass art. WORDS TO LIVE
BY: To me, the word “no” just means a longer
time getting to “yes.”
Roxborough High School is one of the area schools that benefit from Nutter’s stewardship of Philadelphia Academies.
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MARCIE TURNEY AND VALERIE SAFRAN Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran are responsible for some of Philly’s most eclectic restaurants and shops, including Little Nonna’s and Open House. Safran handles front-of-house, and Turney masterminds their menus.
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: MARCIE: We kind of get credit for revi-
talizing this area of Philadelphia, so I’m proud of how we went about it.
We didn’t have money, and we didn’t come from money. We opened a
small store on zero-percent credit cards. Six months later, they were paid
off, and we just started saving money. And now, we own everything. It
took 10 years, but now there are no loans out and we’re getting offers to
build everywhere. But we’ve done something awesome in Philadelphia,
and you can’t beat that. LIFE UNDER THE PHILADELPHIA MICRO-
SCOPE: VALERIE: I don’t necessarily feel it. We wake up every day, we
work hard, and we like what we do. Philadelphia has been good to us.
Everyone has been very supportive; people look up to us. For us, at the
end of the day, what you put in, you get back, and Philadelphia works
that way, too. We’re lucky to be in a city that has responded to us, and we
are where we are because of two things: our employees and the people of
Philadelphia who come to our businesses and support us. ROLE MODEL:
MARCIE: We love Martha Stewart. She is a strong woman in business. I
never really worked under big name chefs, so we’ve both just figured it
out. I’ve worked for smaller restaurants where I had to be the chef and
run the front of the house. It made me a better businesswoman. OVER-
COMING OBSTACLES: VALERIE: I always say the first thing is to get a
good night’s rest. If I’m unsure or frustrated, I just calm down and get a
good night’s sleep because in the morning the way you think about things
is different. When I wake in the morning, I think, “How do I deal with
this objectively?” I know I’ll work hard, and I’ll figure it out.
Turney and Safran’s latest restaurant, Little Nonna’s, joins the couple’s collection of businesses in Midtown Village, the neighborhood they helped recreate with the opening of Lolita more than a decade ago.
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SHARON PINKENSONMaking a movie in Philly? Sharon Pinkenson, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office for 22 years and a three-decade industry vet, gives the green light.
WORDS TO LIVE BY: The one song that I
always come back to is “Beautiful” by Carole
King—“You’ve got to get up every morning
with a smile on your face.” I’ve always been a
huge optimist, and I really believe that you’ve
got to put on a happy face. I always used to say
if you want to be a thief, you have to go out
and steal something every day. Likewise if you
want to be a happy person, you have to wake
up in the morning with a smile on your face
and just go for it. It’s infectious. OVERCOM-
ING OBSTACLES: Everybody has obstacles,
so I try really hard not to jump to conclusions
and to take my time to assess how important
that problem really is before I make any deci-
sions. Whenever possible, I like to sleep on
decisions, to think before I act. There’s noth-
ing worse than doing something that you can’t
go back on because you may have misjudged.
ABOUT FILM-MAKING: I work in the most
exciting, best industry in the world. I think
that it is a hallmark of our culture and the most
important export of the United States. It’s also
a team business. You work with very smart
people on complicated projects for very finite
periods of time, like running multi million dol-
lar businesses over the span of a year. Then,
in the end, when it’s done, they have a credit
roll and your name is attached to it. There’s
nothing more satisfying in the world than
to attach yourself to a project that, when it’s
completed, is going to be there for eternity.
PHILADELPHIA THEN AND NOW: It’s
changed dramatically. It’s gone from a sleepy,
old metropolis that was overlooked to actively
the fourth largest city in the country. Now it’s
much more dynamic, more international;
the cultural life is spectacular. This is where I
really want to be, and I think the city is getting
better and better all the time.
Pinkenson, seen here in City Hall, says the iconic structure is a favorite location among filmmakers and can be seen in films like Law Abiding Citizen.
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RENEE HUGHESRenee Hughes is the CEO of the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Hughes distills the organi-zation’s purpose into one sentence: “We help, and we always promise to help.”
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: My son, Alex.
He will graduate from West Point on May 28, and
when he graduates, he will be a second lieutenant
in the United States Army. He’s the greatest thing
I’ve ever done in my life. And on a professional
level, I’m still achieving. There’s much more to
do, and I’m not done yet. OVERCOMING OBSTA-
CLES: If it’s in your way, go over it, go under it, go
around it; don’t stop. If you really believe that
you’re on the right path, don’t stop. You will
always have to believe in yourself if no one else
does. You know the Diana Ross song “Ain’t No
Mountain High Enough”? That’s what you should
have running through your head all the time: You
can get it done. LIFE IN PHILADELPHIA:
Philadelphia is good to you if you are good to it,
and Philadelphia has been phenomenal to me.
This city has embraced me as if I were one of its
own. I adore Philadelphia—nothing in the world is
more beautiful than riding down the Benjamin
Franklin Parkway. I am in no way naïve about our
challenges with the school district and our tax
infrastructure. We also have neighborhoods that
need to be revitalized, but we’ve got to hold our
heads up and be proud of who we are. ABOUT
NONPROFIT WORK: It is a profession that
requires you to be sharp—I mean intellectually
sharp—at all times. You really don’t know what’s
going to confront you on any given day. Disasters
don’t plan. It requires you to be incredibly flexi-
ble. I start my day very early in the morning, I’m
in meetings all day long, and when I leave, I have
events to go to. I have to keep the community
thinking about the Red Cross; it exists solely by
the donations of our neighbors, so it has to be on
people’s minds. WORDS TO LIVE BY: “Impossible
is nothing.” It’s a quote that I take from Muhammad
Ali. What I tell students when I go out in the com-
munity is that if you set your goals high, there are
many paths that will take you there.
Hughes’s local American Red Cross chapter serves some 4 million people in five counties.
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MADELINE BELLMadeline Bell is the president and COO of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, an organization that encompasses more than 50 locations and 13,000 employees and provides essential care to more than 1.2 million children in need each year.
ROLE MODELS: I’m a big fan of Hillary Clinton and Madeline Albright,
women who have been influencers on the world stage and who have been in
traditionally male roles. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Starting off as a
staff nurse and now being in a position where I’m running an organization—a
large hospital ranked number one in the country—has been a big accom-
plishment. Personally, it’s also my children. Many of them are out working
now and the youngest is in college, but to be able to have raised a family and
been in an executive role to me is a big accomplishment. PHILADELPHIA
THEN AND NOW: I love Philadelphia because it’s rich in history, and I’m a
big American history buff. I also think that in the past, Philadelphia was very
culturally diverse, but more segregated culturally. Now I see much more
integration here, so I think that’s a really good thing. There’s a lot of activity
among the neighborhood associations, which is really exciting: People
taking pride in their neighborhood and keeping it safe and paying attention
to how it’s developing. ABOUT HEALTHCARE: We’ve just had the advent of
the Affordable Care Act, which is changing the landscape of healthcare. It’s
now being regulated in a different way, and I think there’s a lot of uncertainty
in our industry. With that said, healthcare is a very important part of the eco-
nomic viability of Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Hospitals and
healthcare providers are important employers and really important to the
economy, so it’s imperative for people like me to make sure we understand
what’s happening with healthcare reform and to ensure that our institutions
continue to thrive. CHARITY OF CHOICE: CHOP. People don’t understand
that we depend on philanthropic support for some of the unique things we
do. I know what we can do with the money that can make a difference in the
lives of children and their families.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Seacrest Studio, a broadcast media center, is one of many programs Bell has established.
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LINDA ROSANIOLifelong Philadelphian Linda Rosanio is the CEO and cofounder of The Star Group, a marketing communications holding company with clients from the entertainment world to the nonprofit sector.
WORDS TO LIVE BY: “Tenacity” is probably my favorite word because it
takes tenacity to do pretty much everything and not give up. “Culture” is
also really important to me: My dream of opening my own company was
about having a culture that was collaborative and team oriented. And
maybe “transparency.” Trying to be as open and honest with people has
served me well; people know that I speak from the heart and that seems to
resonate. OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: I surround myself with people who
are believers in getting over the hurdles. We have an incredible talent base
at Star that’s taken us 29 years of investment to build. I would say that’s what
gets us by, what sets us apart. We’re not just doing the same old, same old; we
look beyond that for other ways to help drive our clients’ business. ABOUT
MARKETING: It is a very colorful industry with the most colorful people in
terms of personality and chutzpah. They’re just fun to be around and some
of them are crazy, outright crazy. We embrace that in people. I think we
have a culture that allows people to have the ability to be their own selves.
They’re the people who can drive a business with their ideas, their tenacity,
their personalities, and the entrepreneurialism that they bring to a client’s
business. LIFE IN PHILADELPHIA: If you grew up here, it’s hard to not
love Philadelphia; there are so many wonderful things about it. I am really
excited to see the things that have evolved, like the Avenue of the Arts. GET-
TING STARTED: I knew it so early on; I was lucky. At 16, when I got my first
toe into the business, I was totally fascinated by making images, building
brands, telling stories, and doing things that were emotionally connected
and pulling at people’s heartstrings.
Rosanio’s The Star Group has spearheaded marketing campaigns for The National Museum of American Jewish History and Virtua Hospital.
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JOAN DOKTORAs president of realtors for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Fox & Roach, Realtors, Joan Doktor oversees 64 real estate sales offices and more than 4,000 employees in 13 counties.
DEFINITION OF POWER: It doesn’t come from
making people do what you want them to do but
rather the ability to convince others to under-
stand and support your vision. The key is to lead
in a way that people want to follow you in order to
achieve their own goals as well. ADVICE FOR
YOUNGER WOMEN: Don’t surround yourself
with negative energy and don’t allow it to control
you. Most of the time things will work out if you
work really hard, stay focused, and follow your
dream. Mentoring is also really important for
women. Mentoring other women and helping
them to be successful is very fulfilling. Lastly,
don’t wait till the end of your career to give back.
So many people just work on their careers, and it’s
only at the end that they start giving back. ABOUT
REAL ESTATE: Being able to watch people
achieve their dreams is just an amazing thing. We
do something special—many achieve their
dreams in home ownership and so many find
financial security in owning their home. It’s a
wonderful thing to be a part of. It’s great to see the
joy, especially when people buy their first home
and they watch their kids grow. I always consider
it a happy time for people; it’s the next step in their
lives. CHARITY OF CHOICE: Fox & Roach
Charities, which I believe in and am a part of. The
mission is to help families in distress. Every dollar
earned goes back to the community we serve.
The agents in each office choose charities in their
surrounding area. WORDS TO LIVE BY: I have
three sayings that I like. First, life is not a rehearsal
and you have to truly live life every day. Second, if
you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say any-
thing at all. The last is never argue with a fool
because you will become one and you won’t be
able to tell the difference PS
Doktor’s reach in the world of local real estate extends from the affluent suburbs to the Symphony House, seen here, along the Avenue of the Arts.
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Mayor Don Guardian is committed to improving the future of Atlantic City.
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The recent election of Mayor Don Guardian marks a new era in leadership for Atlantic
City. His ambitious plans to stabilize taxes, jump-start residential development, and
revitalize neighborhoods may take years to complete, but for this longtime Shore resident,
he’s taking it one day at a time. BY NICK DIULIO
Just before nine o’clock on the morn-
ing of his 59th day in office, Atlantic
City Mayor Don Guardian strides
into the crowded lobby of Harrah’s
ballroom, takes off his overcoat and
brown homburg, and immediately
begins shaking hands. Guardian is attending a
breakfast forum at an annual two-day legisla-
tive conference spearheaded by the Southern
New Jersey Development Council, and he is the
morning’s most highly anticipated speaker. As
he walks through the crowd, the swirling eye of
a benevolent hurricane begins to take shape.
At every turn Guardian’s attention is in high
demand. Everyone from Comcast executives to
local politicians vies for even the slightest sliver of
his time, and Guardian, a man of frequent smiles
and self-deprecating asides, seems more than
happy to oblige. Even if no one says it outright,
there is a savior’s air to the man impeccably
dressed in a navy blue suit, brown wing tips, and
one of his myriad signature bow ties.
Despite the magnificent unlikelihood of his
newfound tenure as the city’s first Republican
mayor in 23 years—and an openly gay one at
that—it’s understandable that the 60-year-old
Guardian would generate so much excitement
from his admirers. Not only are his affability
and zeal stark contrasts to the stern and often-
dour character of his predecessor, Lorenzo
Langford, but Guardian’s positively giddy
enthusiasm for the future comes at a time
when the city needs it more than ever. Because
Atlantic City is changing.
Throughout the past five years, gaming rev-
enues have plummeted as the city’s casinos
now face intense competition from new gam-
bling hubs in Pennsylvania, New York, and
Delaware. In 2013, casino winnings totaled just
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What’s more, the city’s tax base has shrunk by a third since
2008, and when Guardian stepped into office this past January,
he faced a projected $40 million budget deficit along with a 25
percent poverty rate. Disgruntled residents were tasked with
shouldering the burden of a 22 percent tax increase in 2013.
And so it is with this weight that Guardian makes his way
through the adoring crowd and takes a seat on a raised platform
at the front of the ballroom, where he is flanked by several promi-
nent South Jersey politicians and business leaders. After breakfast
is served, the room quiets. It’s time for the mayor to speak.
“It’s kind of funny. In February of last year, I realized that
after 59 years of my life, I finally developed the courage to
come out of the closet and admit—I was a Republican.” The
opening line receives a resounding swell of laughter as
Guardian walks through the room, microphone in hand.
“Look, there’s no doubt that I understand we’re in troubled
waters. These aren’t easy times. They are tough. But if the city
didn’t suck, they wouldn’t have hired me as mayor.”
In many ways Guardian’s startling victory on November 5
had been two decades in the making. After just five years at
the Special Improvement District chatter had already begun
surfacing that he should run for mayor. But Guardian always
demurred. He was more than content in his current position.
Besides, how could he ever win?
“That’s the philosophy I have: Just get it done.”
—MAYOR DON GUARDIAN
Raised in the North Jersey suburbs, Guardian
more or less shunned political ambition, while
working as executive assistant to the president
of the Claridge Casino Hotel before joining the
Special Improvement District. When the
District came under the umbrella of the state-run Casino
Reinvestment Development Authority in 2011, Guardian was
responsible for sprucing up the tourism sector, which com-
prises about half of the entire city, while improving the quality
of life for residents in the process. As the prospects of the eco-
nomic outlook continued to dim, Guardian’s frustrations
grew. Finally, his increasingly vocal angst reached its zenith
one afternoon while attending a local Republican committee
meeting in early 2013, and once again his colleagues pres-
sured him to run. “They really hounded me,” he recalls. “But I
told them I would only run if I thought I could win.”
If he was going to succeed against a 12-year incumbent who
had a 9-to-1 voter registration advantage, Guardian needed
a strategy. So he hypothesized that if he could take 500 votes
from Langford while also garnering 2,500 votes of his own,
the seat would be his. To find those votes Guardian turned
to the city’s various ethnic communities of Bangladeshi,
Vietnamese, Pakistani, and Indian decent, going door-to-door
throughout the summer and early fall to spread his message of
stabilizing the city’s tax rate, eliminating poverty, and clean-
ing up neglected neighborhoods.
“I think it was this commitment to the multicultural aspects
of Atlantic City that brought him success,” says Liza Cartmell,
president of the nonprofit Atlantic City Alliance. “He focused
on these neighborhoods and put together an interesting coali-
tion of people who felt like their voices weren’t being heard.”
As the summer marched on, Guardian’s campaign began gen-
erating a buzz. Meanwhile, Langford behaved like victory was
in the bag, failing to raise substantial funds and never really
taking Guardian’s campaign seriously—until it was too late. By
then Guardian was well on his way to becoming Atlantic City’s
49th mayor by a margin of 433 votes.
What’s most remarkable about his narrative is its emphasis
on practicality. He doesn’t waste time demonizing the previ-
ous administration, casinos, or the new gaming competition in
nearby states. Guardian is less concerned with the causality of
blame than he is with the day-to-day execution of running one
of New Jersey’s most important and beleaguered cities.
“I’m an organization guy,” he says. “I’m the last one to sit
around for two years drawing up a master plan and then spend-
ing another year figuring out how to execute it without any real
hope of ever getting it done. That’s lost on me.”
In a telling story, Guardian recalls how, on his third day as
mayor, he rode shotgun with the city’s director of public works
to visit various firehouses and gauge their preparedness for
an impending snowstorm. During their trip, Guardian dis-
covered one of the firehouses had no heat, and at a municipal
meeting the following day, he asked why this was the case. “I
heard all about FEMA and insurance and bidding,” he says.
“So I said, ‘Here’s what’s going to happen. If we don’t have heat
in that firehouse, you find me the person who is responsible,
take his desk, and move it into that firehouse. And once they
get heat, he can move back into his office.’ Then, miraculously,
there was heat within a few days. That’s the philosophy I have:
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Just get it done.” Bob Berg, part of Guardian’s security detail
agrees: “He’s got a heck of a change to make, but he’s doing
a heck of a job. I call him the Peyton Manning of politics—he
makes everybody around him better.”
Guardian helped revitalize a maligned park on Texas Avenue in
2012, a onetime safe haven for the city’s children that had devolved
into a hotbed of drug and gang activity littered with liquor bottles
and ubiquitous graffiti. According to Jazmyn Rivera, a lifelong
Atlantic City resident and Guardian’s assistant for more than a
decade, the future mayor not only cleaned up the park but also
insisted upon secure gated fencing around its borders. “He had a
vision,” Rivera says. “And then he put it into action.”
Walking into Harrah’s, Guardian breathlessly transitions
from the heuristic nuts and bolts of municipal efficiency to the
juggernaut challenges of his first term in office. For instance, as
gaming revenues have nose-dived in recent years, many of the
city’s casinos have successfully appealed their property tax
assessments. The most crushing blow came in October, when
the Borgata—the city’s largest taxpayer and top-grossing
casino—was awarded a nearly $49 million property-tax refund.
As a result the city has spent the past three years borrowing
money to refund more than $250 million in casino property
taxes. If the trend continues, Atlantic City tax revenue could
plummet by more than $100 million per year.
This is where one begins to see the fusion of
Guardian’s day-to-day practicality with the
larger issues facing his city. If change is going to
be real and applicable, it’s
going to involve the entirety of
Atlantic City, not just its most historically cel-
ebrated institutions. “For 30 years we had a
monopoly on gaming,” he says. “You didn’t
care if the streets were clean or the city was
safe; you buzzed into the casino and that was
it. But all of that is changing.”
So, too, has the relationship between the city
and its casinos. “The last administration didn’t
talk to us about our tax appeals,” says Borgata
Hotel Casino & Spa President Tom Ballance.
“It’s always been a wait-and-see game rather
than a proactive one. But Mayor Guardian has
already reached out to the industry in ways that
we didn’t see in the past. He’s made it very clear
he’ll negotiate and find some resolution and a
more stable method of doing business.”
Ballance isn’t the only one who’s hopeful
about the renewed spirit Guardian brings to
the tax kerfuffle: “Everyone in the casino industry knows Don as
someone who is not only approachable but fair-minded, intelli-
gent, and trusted,” says CRDA Executive Director John Palmieri,
who worked closely with Guardian for years. “Casinos under-
stand that they need to go beyond gaming to give Atlantic City
greater destination appeal and create a more robust environment.
Don, having worked with them in the past, had a leg up coming
into office.”
Guardian’s ambitious goals for his first year in office include
asking the state for transitional aid and reducing the city’s budget.
He also plans to give away land to up to 400 individuals to build
“ He focused on people who felt like their voices weren’t being heard.”
—LIZA CARTMELL
FROM TOP: Mayor Don Guardian cuts the ribbon at a ballet event sponsored by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and celebrates the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart health issues.
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homes and spearhead a 10-year mortgage forgiveness program.
All the while, he knows casinos will continue to be a chief eco-
nomic engine for Atlantic City, but only if there is an increased
focus on nongaming attractions such as live entertainment and
dining. “We want to keep what we have and make it a success,”
says Guardian, gesturing to Harrah’s virtually empty casino
floor as he ascends an escalator to the ballroom lobby. “Five
years ago there wouldn’t be an empty seat. If we don’t find ways
to make our venues exciting again, we’ll be out of business.”
Although Guardian’s past made him the candidate and offi-
cial he’s become, it’s now his present that is key to Atlantic City’s
future. “I want to do everything now, but you have to do it one
day at a time,” he says. “Atlantic City is going to be in good shape
six years down the road. We say we want to look ahead to 2020,
which is also another way of saying we have good vision, right?
But don’t tell me what you want to see in 2020. Tell me what we
are doing this month, this week, this morning, to get there.” PS
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It is rare someone winds up thankful that a deal for a potential dream home
falls through. But for Karen Jasinski and her husband, Hubert, being nar-
rowly outbid for a Millionaires’ Row home on the Inlet in Atlantic City
turned out to be an unexpected boon. With their disappointment still
fresh, a call from Karen’s business partner led to the purchase of a unit at
Bella Condos in Atlantic City. She was always against living in an “elevator
building” as she was accustomed to the wide-open spaces of her five-acre
Montgomery County farm, where she drives to her mailbox daily. But with
a little coaxing, Karen was convinced to give high-rise living a trial run.
She soon found that she really loved the many conveniences of a staffed
24-hour concierge building and became a quick convert to this more pam-
pered lifestyle. Before long, a penthouse became available, and she and
Hubert—owners of a medical manufacturing lab in Lansdale—traded their
unit for the two-floor, three-bedroom standout, commissioning the condo’s
main designer, Janet Espenshade of Espenshade Interiors in Bryn Mawr,
to have the place move-in ready in 30 days. Espenshade’s contemporary
“upscale seashore style” interiors had already earned rave reviews from
many of the building’s other residents, and she was up for the challenge.
Second Time AroundA SUBURBAN COUPLE’S BEACHSIDE HOME REFLECTS THEIR NEW, LAID-BACK LIFESTYLE AT THE JERSEY SHORE. BY KATHLEEN NICHOLSON-WEBBER
The living room at Karen and Hubert Jasinski’s Bella Condos penthouse showcases their style.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The kitchen features stainless steel countertops; the designer, Janet Espenshade, decorated the house with a contemporary “upscale seashore style”; the guest bedroom in creamy yellow.
“ I think it is the most glamorous building in Atlantic City.”—JANET ESPENSHADE
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Espenshade, who also crafted the interiors for
1706 Rittenhouse, used glistening travertine
floors throughout the Jasinskis’ home. The con-
temporary kitchen now boasts Italian cabinetry,
glass hood and tile, and a built-in cappuccino
machine. A stainless steel counter peninsula
overlooks a dining area with rich wood and
upholstered dining chairs.
Espenshade kept all the windows uncovered so
the focal point of the home would be the view. “I
was able to make it so much more than what you
see at the Shore,” she says, admitting that while
the home is not your typical Shore house interior,
its modern elegance sets it apart: “I think it is the
most glamorous building in Atlantic City.”
In the penthouse’s living room she constructed a
custom glass and marble fireplace, and in the mas-
ter bedroom, Espenshade used a creamy yellow for
the sumptuous linens. The guest bedroom is done
in shades of slate gray and pink. Off the master
bedroom there is a curved balcony with impres-
sive views of the city. “I think most people who
have second homes want cleaner and lighter,” says
the designer. “They may have the big, traditional
home in the suburbs and now they want something
that is easier to care for but has plenty of room.”
The Jasinskis’ country home is just that—an
Italian-style design with generous rooms that flow
into one another and that are filled with art and
collections. But for Karen, the Shore condo is her
modern version of a European-style pied-à-terre,
complete with a collection of vintage pin-up art
curated by her husband.
Now Jasinski and her husband hop in the
car and enjoy the dining, gaming, and enter-
tainment that have become part of their
weekend routine. “During the day, we take our
bikes and go to Gardner’s Basin near Borgata
in the afternoon. It is like a mini Key West with
its bars and restaurants.”
But the couple treasures quieter time in their
beachside home when they need to press pause
on their busy lives. “The unit is an oasis—an
elegant functional home away from home,” says
Karen. For Hubert, the vibrancy and accessibility
of the city is the most exciting aspect of their luxe
retreat. “When I go to turn in at night and look at
the city lights, I often wonder how I can sleep when
the city is so alive.” Bella Condos, 526 Pacific Ave.,
Atlantic City, 609-344-6200; bellacondos.net PS
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PerutoBAYFRONT HOMES
Perhaps one of the largest developments to hit
Philadelphia this year is the SLS International
Hotel & Residences (Broad and Spruce Streets;
sbe.com/slshotels/philadelphia)—a major collaboration
between Dranoff Properties, one of the nation’s fore-
most developers, and the industry-leading hospitality,
lifestyle, and real estate development company, sbe. The
47-story tower will be the tallest residentially focused
building in Pennsylvania and will bring to the city 150
boutique hotel rooms and 125 luxury condos for rent.
“By placing condominiums and a hotel at the same
address, the advantages are twofold,” says president and
founder Carl Dranoff of the decision to build the multiuse
property. “We can provide visitors and business travelers
with the opportunity to stay in one of the nation’s premier
luxury residential buildings while also offering condomin-
ium residents the amenities
of a five-star hotel.” Among
the perks that the SLS will
offer: a fully landscaped ter-
race, an Olympic-size pool,
state-of-the-art fitness and
spa facilities, and around-the-
clock food service. Luxuries
aside, Dranoff is quick to
stress the economic benefit of
the project as well. “Beyond
the glamour and vitality that
it will bring to South Broad,
the SLS International Hotel &
Residences is a project that will
create jobs for Philadelphia
con-
struction, hospitality, and service
contracts,” he says. “This is the
type of project that is going to have
a critical ripple effect on our local
economy but also has the potential
to create a tidal wave for other bold
projects to come to fruition.”
The SLS is a bold project indeed—
one whose potential is due in part to
sbe’s tight grasp on the hospitality
business worldwide. “From years of
development, I have a simple rule:
‘Find and work with the best.’ And
that’s exactly what we did for the
SLS International,” Dranoff says of
partnering with sbe, whose flagship
brands include SLS Hotels, The
Bazaar by José Andrés in Miami
Beach, and Hyde Lounges. “[Sbe Founder, Chairman,
and CEO] Sam Nazarian is a dynamic visionary, and sbe
aligns perfectly with what Dranoff Properties has always
aimed to deliver—exceptional service and luxury. His
belief in the greatness of our city is equal to my own.”
TAKING SHAPE AT THE SHORE IS THE
BREAKERS AT ATLANTIC CITY (4100 Atlantic
Ave., 866-410-0285; breakersac.com), a gated community
of oceanfront townhomes. Situated on a complete square
block in the Lower Chelsea neighborhood, The Breakers
offers Shore residents the utmost in luxury living right
on the Atlantic Ocean. “The Breakers is like nothing
else around here—there has never been a luxury, gated
community on the ocean [in Atlantic City] before,” says
Paula Hartman of Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach
Realtors (9218 Ventnor Ave., Margate, 609-822-4200;
hartmanhometeam.com). “Every detail has been so well
planned for the luxury buyer.”
The first phase of construction includes 12 town-
homes—each with four bedrooms,
four-and-a-half baths, a private
elevator, rooftop deck, optional
private pool, garage, and top-
of-the-line finishes throughout.
State-of-the-art technology gives
residents direct access to video of
the front gates and surrounding
property, which can be controlled
from inside the home or from a
cell phone. “The Breakers will
redefine the word ‘luxury,’ which
is often used but never realized,”
brags builder Joseph Zarrelli.
The structure of the prop-
erty was designed with just as
much consideration, especially
taking into account the after-
effects of Hurricane Sandy.
Standing seam roofs, deeper
and stronger foundations, and
extraordinary amounts of steel
for wind resistance topped the
list of priorities when building.
Zarrelli also notes that the units
are “being built two to three
feet above the base flood eleva-
tion and are located on one of
the highest points of Atlantic
City.” At completion, The
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ABOVE: SLS International Hotel & Residences, a 47-story tower. LEFT: Master bath at The Breakers.
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In the HeightsNEW PROJECTS, BOTH LOCALLY AND AT THE SHORE, CONTINUE TO PROVE
THE REGION’S GROWING PROMINENCE WITHIN THE REAL ESTATE SPHERE. BY ALEXANDRA LESHNER
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Breakers will include side units, a community pool, and additional
townhomes depending on demand.
ONE OF CENTER CITY’S HISTORIC PROPERTIES HAS
RECENTLY GONE GREEN with a slew of renovations that com-
plement and restore the building’s historic qualities. The Touraine
(1520 Spruce St., 215-735-8618; thetouraine.com), a residential hotel
designed by architect Frederick Weber in 1917, saw its lobby, hall-
ways, and elevators extensively made over, with many individual
units undergoing similar transformations. “The building itself has
such an old world, architecturally interesting legacy, and it was time
for the present design to match these characteristics,” says Liz Solms,
co-owner of the property. “In renovating The Touraine, I wanted to
highlight the amazing ‘bones’ that were already there while playing
up the history of the building.”
To enhance the grand lobby—complete with original crown mold-
ing and fluted columns—LED lights were installed at the base of the
columns and custom bookshelves were made to flank the gorgeous
fireplace. A deep purple patterned rug sets the stage for a variety of
posh seating options and simple, modern light fixtures add a sense of
sophistication to the space. Sticking to her commitment to sustain-
ability, most of the materials Solms used in the renovations were
made by local artisans.
IN THE NORTHERN LIBERTIES NEIGHBORHOOD, the
newly constructed Zabels Row combines the feeling of loft-style liv-
ing into a trio of 3,000-square-foot private townhomes. Designed
with the residents’ everyday routines in mind, the modern units are
both spacious and practical, with luxury amenities to boot. “Our
first goal in designing each one of our homes is to answer the ques-
tion, ‘How will our homeowners live [here]?’” says Nino Cutrufello
of Callahan Ward Companies (2610 Hirst Terr., Havertown, 484-454-
3281; callahanward.com). “It is always most important for us to design
a home that makes sense for people’s everyday lives.”
Each of the three homes at Zabels Row includes three bedrooms,
three-and-a-half baths, a full basement with the option to custom finish,
hand-scraped hardwood floors throughout, and a rooftop deck with
panoramic views of the skyline. Also unique to these properties are
their building footprints, which Cutrufello says are closer to a square
than the long narrow shape typically associated with a Philadelphia
townhome. “In addition to being able to achieve a two-car garage for
each home, the square footprint allowed us to realize something closer
to a loft effect on the inside of the home as opposed to a traditional town-
home feel,” he says. “We then complemented this open plan with 10-foot
ceilings on the main living level and plenty of windows.”
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The open spaces at Zabels Row give the townhomes a loftlike feel.
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HISTORY MEETS MODERNITY AT NEW LUXURY
APARTMENT BUILDING ICON (1616 Walnut St.; crossprop.com).
Situated in the heart of Center City, the Art Deco address, originally
built in 1929 and listed on both the National and Philadelphia
Registers of Historic Places, is home to 206 luxury apartments and
160 parking spaces and features a concierge service, pet grooming
station, and sky deck with panoramic views.
“Our goal was ‘first class’ from project inception: from the ameni-
ties to the finishes to the location,” says Kevin Michals, principal,
Cross Properties. “We’ve created social spaces like the rooftop
lounge with its fireplace, herb garden, and sky library, as well as a
wellness floor, on-site nutritionists and personal trainers, a bike-
share program, and more.” The venture also includes Federal Capital
Partners and Alterra Property Group.
Expansive views can be found within any one of the 25-story
building’s studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences.
Finishes like quartz countertops, engineered hardwood floors, and
stainless steel appliances are complementary accents to the Art Deco
style throughout each apartment, a design scheme dreamt up by
Philadelphia interior design firm Floss Barber.
“We were inspired by the perfect examples of Art Deco that exist
on the façade and the first f loor lobby,” says Barber, CEO and princi-
pal designer. “The combination of geometric forms and subtle colors
in perfect balance and harmony is truly unique. We used this inspira-
tion as the basis of the color palette in the building. Our team
custom-designed an Axminster carpet for the public spaces, which is
a direct takeoff of the lobby architecture. When hard surfaces were
required, we utilized tile that echoed the design. It was important to
respect and not overpower the Art Deco details that exist.”
The most-talked about and innovative feature of Icon is the debut
of Philadelphia’s first-ever Well Signature Residences. Designed by
Delos, a wellness firm that typically works on hotel projects, every
unit on the ninth floor will feature designs and technologies created
for a healthier lifestyle. There are lighting strategies to regulate mela-
tonin levels for improved sleep; advanced air purification and water
filtration systems; vitamin-C shower infusion to neutralize chlorine;
and antimicrobial coatings on bacteria-gathering surfaces.
“Our decision to partner with Delos, the architect of the new Well
Building Standard, and provide Well Signature Residences for our
most health-conscious residents aligns with Icon’s overall acknowl-
edgment of a healthy lifestyle. Our residents are successful, savvy
city dwellers who are always on the go. If we can offer everything
they need to maintain a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle all under one
roof, why wouldn’t they want to live here?” says Michals. PS
Icon’s 25th-story roof deck is a tranquil oasis from city noise.
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“ �e future of the city is the most important element of all of our businesses.”
—ALLAN DOMB
A
fixture in Philly’s real estate scene for 35 years, realtor Allan
Domb has been the maestro behind some of Philly’s biggest luxe
condo sales, earning him the rightful moniker “Condo King.”
Now in his record-breaking third term as president of the Greater
Philadelphia Association of Realtors (GPAR), Domb has some big plans
for the city—and his vision extends well beyond selling Rittenhouse
Square’s toniest penthouses. Here he talks about how he believes GPAR
can lead the charge in making some true fundamental changes to Philly’s
economic—and, of course, real estate—landscape.
This is your third year heading up GPAR. What
is it about the association’s mission that resonates
with you?
I feel like GPAR is making really good suggestions
and ideas and trying to get changes implemented in
the city. We’re making progress, and we’re coming
from this unique perspective because we’re not
politically affiliated. My party is what’s best for the
city of Philadelphia, period. It’s about what’s
healthy for the city. And it’s somewhat refreshing to
come from that approach, because we don’t really
care about anything else. Philadelphia—the city
and citizens—is our client.
What about on a personal level?
I felt a responsibility to give back because real estate has been really good
to me and so has the city. I’m also concerned about the future. I’m very
proud of Philadelphia, but I want to make sure that for the next 10 to 12
years, we’re on the right track. The future of the city is the most important
element of all of our businesses.
How has Philly changed since your first term in 1990?
Back then, we were compared to Bridgeport, Connecticut, on the verge
of financial bankruptcy. Today, we’re at another crossroads, but I like
to say to people, “We’re not heading [toward becoming] Boston; we’re
heading to Philadelphia.”
What’s your main initiative this year?
GPAR identified that real estate taxes were delinquent by about $500
million, and we also found out that over the last 25 to 30 years, the delin-
quencies over 16 different city taxes added up to $1.6 billion. That’s major
“found money” for the city; 55 percent of those funds could go to The
School District of Philadelphia. They need it.
Dollars and SenseVETERAN BROKER ALLAN DOMB, NOW IN HIS THIRD TERM AS PRESIDENT OF THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, DISCUSSES THE CURRENT MARKET AND A $100 MILLION CHALLENGE. BY MARNI PRICHARD MANKO
Tell us more about the GPAR $100 million challenge.
We’re sponsoring a competition in conjunction with the Fels Institute of
Government at the University of Pennsylvania, where we share the city’s
budget with 10 students from every college in Philly and see if they can come
up with ways to save $100 million. GPAR is paying for the study, and we’re
going to present our findings to the City Council and the mayor. It’s for young
people to provide ideas, be creative, and potentially save money for the city.
You’ve been in the real estate game for 35 years. Beyond the financial
benefits, what drives you?
My favorite part of real estate is that for a short amount of time, you’re very
intimate with buyers and sellers. You help them find a home, and then
down the road, they tell you, “I love my home; I love living here.” The more
people we can make homeowners, the more successful we are as a society.
For 98 percent of the population, the biggest financial decision they’ll ever
make is buying a home. And for a short while, I get to help them with that.
1341 N. Delaware Ave., 215-423-9381; gpar.org PS
The Parc Rittenhouse, where Allan Domb
sold the penthouse.
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CUTS A SLEEK PROFILE ALONG THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY. BY GEORGE POLGAR
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In the early 1900s, the maharajas of India—some 600 feudal kings who
retained power under British colonial rule—became huge fans of the
Rolls-Royce as the ultimate symbol of power and wealth. By the ’20s,
hundreds of the English luxury vehicles roared across the Asian continent,
decked out with elaborate designs and eye-catching accessories.
The latest model, the Rolls-Royce Wraith, boasts a sleeker brand of
sophistication, but it has nonetheless become the perfect fit for the
modern-day maharajas of international business and entertainment. For
these VIPs, going unnoticed, or worse, underestimated is as good as
being out of the game.
The Wraith—a cooler, more accessible two-door coupe version of the
enigmatic Rolls-Royce Ghost—attracts a younger fan base, one that might
actually be interested in driving the car, rather than simply lounging in its
backseat while being chauffeured. It comes in a standard palette of bicol-
ored selections, but for the customer who goes with the bespoke option,
any color swatch or sample sent to Rolls-Royce will be matched precisely.
In another nod to the youth market, the Wraith has a lower-slung profile
than the traditional Rolls-Royce, whose higher door frames and easy step-
in features appealed to older customers. Hit a button in the upper front
doorjamb on the driver and passenger sides and a full-size, leather-
sheathed umbrella pops out. It’s very Bond-goes-Bollywood.
Slipping inside this regal ride is a multisensory experience. The taut
natural-grain leather seat cradles me in a position that feels almost like
reclining. The dash and instrumentation panel layout are clean and
simple, with mid-20th-century modern analog displays and a spectacu-
lar panoramic 10.25-inch center console color display screen. Firing
up the twin-turbo 6.6 liter V-12, the 624 horsepower creates an ethe-
real rumble under the hood. The inf luence of the German sport sedan
masters is clearly evident in the sporty driving dynamics of this made-
to-order $280,000 chariot.
As I was sweeping down the Ben Franklin Parkway in the Wraith, I felt
as if the elegant boulevard with its f luttering flags and well-tended green
spaces was especially designed for this test drive. An eight-speed ZF auto-
matic satellite aided transmission system, using GPS data from the car,
surveys the road ahead and chooses the correct gear for the terrain.
And although the words “drag racing” and “Rolls-Royce” seem incongru-
ous uttered in the same breath, I hit the accelerator for a moment to feel the
raw power discharged from under that long aristocratic hood—or bonnet, as
the Brits would say. Out and back along both Kelly and Lincoln Drives, the
Wraith conquered the extreme curves with unfaltering precision.
Few vehicles on the luxury market can combine the trappings of interna-
tional prestige and contemporary accoutrements as well as the Wraith. In
truth, I felt like royalty. F.C. Kerbeck, 100 Route 73 North, Palmrya, NJ, 888-
733-0293; fckerbeck.com PS
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May 17: 84th raDNor hUNt raCES
Be a part of the spring tradition of steeplechasing at Radnor Hunt for the 84th running, Saturday, May 17th. Six exciting races feature horses galloping over hurdles and timber fences for purses totaling $200,000. Enjoy a tailgate picnic with friends and family while helping to win the race for open space. All proceeds from the Radnor Hunt Races beneft the land and water pres-ervation programs of the Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford. Enjoy race day with Presenting Sponsor, BNY Mellon, who is celebrating 30 years of continued support of the races.
For more information visit www.radnorhuntraces.org You can order online or call 610 388 8383. Advanced sales only; no passes are sold on race day.
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Te Rollins Family Foundation presents a Taste of the World! Philadelphia’s best chefs team up with Phillies All-Star Jimmy Rollins for a grand tasting event and Bollywood inspired dress May 14th at the Union League. Beneftting families in need with access to fresh food and nutri-tional education.
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May 15: CoME FLy WIth ME
Let’s sip Champagne and cocktails-celebrate in a swingin’ PAFA way!
Live music and the tunes of Sinatra-with a full moon cabaret!
Come Fly with Me-let’s dance the night away!
WHERE: Wings Field, May 15, under the full moon, on the tarmac
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CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, will host its first Blingo to CureDuchenne event on May 3 at 7.30pm at the Hyatt Regency. Presented by Bernie Robbins and Thrive Gaming LLC, Blingo is an elegant evening of bingo and bling with celebrity guests and prizes.
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REEDERMILLRestored with a sophisticated hand and an eyefor aesthetics.With over 5,000 square feet,thisbrick tri-level mill has both the drama onewould expect from a mill conversion, and alsooffers all of the modern amenities today’sbuyers demand.No expensewas spared on thecommercial grade kitchen. The main bedroomsuite occupies the entire 2nd floor. Set on 6acres.Water is always in demandwith a babblingbrook,awaterfall,a pondwith an island,and theOld Mill Race. $945,000
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THIS SPRING THE VERY BEST OF
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Every once in a while, a hotel opens up that challenges assumptions,
rearranges the landscape, and injects a bolt of lightning into the
area. The Reeds at Shelter Haven is that sort of place. With a design
that thoroughly modernizes the classic beach aesthetic—think impeccably
weather-washed woods, contemporary yet deeply comfortable public
spaces, and rooms and suites that are spacious and cozy all at once—and a
staff as well-versed in the art of hospitality as any in South Jersey, The
Reeds has quickly become a go-to destination for shoregoers in the short
time it’s been open.
But of late, this beach haven is also singing its siren song for foodies.
“Dining has always been somewhat limited in town, so by adding Sax as a
year-round option, it offers a beautiful new dining experience,” says Julie
Yeager, director of sales for The Reeds. “Sax has added to the Stone
Harbor community in so many ways.”
The New American menus—and inventive cocktails—have proven to be
hits with locals and visitors alike. In the mood for pan-seared diver
scallops? Sax has you covered. A hearty 12-ounce rib eye? Tuck right in.
Sax’s casual-yet-elegant aesthetic sets the scene for all seasons.
In the warm weather, the views from the hotel’s other restaurant, Water
Star Grille, with its 200 seats and stunning views of the bay, also comple-
ment the casual fare perfectly. “Being right in the heart of town, visitors
always drift into our lounges for drinks with friends followed by dinner,”
Yeager adds. “It is so exciting to present this beautiful boutique hotel to the
guests of the community as we approach our second summer season. This
is exactly what Stone Harbor needed.” 9601 Third Ave., Stone Harbor, NJ,
609-961-3010; reedsatshelterhaven.com PS
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The Strip JointNancy Law’s new Graduate
Hospital steakhouse has a fun,
laid-back atmosphere that fits
right into this fast-growing
neighborhood. At the helm is chef
Jarrett Macli, who plates up the
popular Steak Maison, a 10-ounce
sliced strip loin coated in the house’s
signature sauce. Its version of the
Bloody Mary, the Hamburger
Mary, is the only one in the city
with a beef slider garnish.
918 S. 22nd St., 215-545-5790;
phillystripjoint.com
SuppaFitting right in with the bustling
foodie scene in Northern Liberties,
Suppa provides an eclectic BYOB
dining experience courtesy of
chefs/owners Georgeann Leaming
and Angelo Polito. The menu
features organic and sustainable
foods crafted into entrées such as
shrimp and grits, curried spring
rolls, and tandoori chicken.
1040 N. American St., 215-644-
9324; timeforsuppa.com
Tradestone CaféPerfect for coffee shop aficionados,
Conshohocken’s Tradestone Café
recently opened its doors on
Fayette Street. Not only does this
adorable spot feature caffeinated
favorites and a hearty selection of
sandwiches, salads, and soups,
but it also carries Tradestone
Confections’ signature chocolates,
truffles, and other candies.
117 Fayette St., Conshohocken,
484-368-3096;
tradestonecafe.com PS
ArdéFresh pastas, grilled meats, and
imported cheeses create a true,
rustic Italian dining experience
at Ardé in Wayne, but chef/owner
Pino DiMeo’s speciality is
elevating the favorite food of
Neapolitans—pizza. This pizzeria
serves fluffy-crusted pies cooked
to perfection in a custom-built
Stefano Ferrara oven imported
straight from Naples.
133 N. Wayne Ave.,
Wayne; ardewayne.com
Brigantessa“Brigantessa will be a forneria
[or bakery],” says chef/owner Joe
Cicala of the casual restaurant
that recently made Passyunk
Avenue its home. Guests can
expect traditional southern
Italian street fare, baked pastas,
and unique pizzas from the
seasoned Le Virtù chef. “Our
goal is to create an atmosphere
where guests can [relax and]
be themselves.”
1520 E. Passyunk Ave.
Charlie Was A SinnerA new venture from HipCityVeg
owner Nicole Marquis, vegan
bar Charlie Was A Sinner
now occupies the space that
once housed the former
Thirteenth Street Bistro.
The menu, created by chef
Michael Santoro, will feature
plant-based bites and fresh
juices, plus cocktails and
bottled beers.
131 S. 13th St., 267-788-1736;
charliewasasinner.com
Paris Bistro & Jazz Café Chestnut Hill’s newest bistro
is a classic French eatery with
playful accents such as mosaic
tiles and themed knickknacks
strewn throughout. Philly’s best
jazz musicians will play on
the lower level on Thursday
through Sunday evenings as
guests enjoy dishes like
escargot, salad Lyonnaise,
and warm duck confit.
8229 Germantown Ave.,
215-242-6200; parisbistro.net
Petruce et al.“We want people to feel at
home,” says owner Jonathan
Petruce of his seasonally inspired
spot, which focuses on wood-fired
dishes and serves up a diverse
drink list. Of the bi-level, 70-seat
restaurant Petruce says,
“We want the guest to dine
in comfort, to have fun, and
to leave having had an
unforgettable experience.”
1121 Walnut St., 267-225-8232;
petrucephilly.com
Rosa BlancaWith an already impressive list of
restaurants under his belt, chef
Jose Garces continues his success-
ful streak at his latest venture,
Rosa Blanca. Offering a mix of
Latin, American, and Cuban
dishes, the Washington Square
eatery will sate your cravings for
hearty bites like empanadas and
roast pork sandwiches.
707 Chestnut St., 215-925-5555;
rosablancadiner.com
Rosa Blanca serves Cuban specialties like
this ceviche de pescado.
The Gaslight’s hand-pulled pappardelle with slow-cooked lamb leg, romesco, and crispy caper gremolata.
FIRED UPEla chef/owner Jason Cichonski dishes on his latest endeavor, The Gaslight.
“The Gaslight will be an
opportunity for me, along
with my chef de cuisine
James Fujioka, to use the
techniques and experiences
from my fine-dining
background and apply them
to everyday bar food. The
menu features beer and
cocktail-friendly chips,
whipped foie gras with Earl
Grey tea–soaked raisins,
and small plates such as
beef tartare with bone-
marrow-buttered crostini
and onion rings served with
marinated, long, hot
peppers and yuzu mayo.”
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of chef Marc Forgione’s
trademark dishes.
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American CutMarc Forgione’s luxe steakhouse
lures diners with its meat-centric
entrées and sultry atmosphere.
The Tomahawk rib eye chop and
chili lobster are American Cut’s
signa ture savory plates, but the
true star is the incredibly sweet
Cracker Jack Sundae—complete
with popcorn ice cream, caramel
sauce, peanut brittle, and
caramel popcorn.
Revel, 500 Boardwalk, 609-225-
9860; americancutsteakhouse.com
BuddakanThe Atlantic City location of
Stephen Starr’s beloved Asian-
infused hot spot is famous for its
char-grilled aged beef. The
21-day-aged New York strip loin is
seasoned and grilled with
togarashi (a popular Japanese
spice blend), topped with a soy
butter sauce, and served with a
watercress salad.
The Pier Shops at Caesars,
1 Atlantic Ocean, 609-674-0100;
buddakanac.com
Chart House Chart House is known for its
wide selection of fresh fish, so it’s
no surprise that the signature dish
is a classic seafood favorite, clam
chowder. “Since the first Atlantic
City Seafood Festival two years
ago, our New England
–
style clam
chowder has [taken the top prize
in its category],” says General
Manager Michael Buchanan.
Golden Nugget Atlantic City,
1 Castle Blvd., 609-340-5030;
chart-house.com
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum BarClassic Cuban recipes are
perfected here under the watchful
eye of nationally renowned c
hef and restaurateur Guillermo
Pernot. Sink your teeth into
the Churrasco a la Cubana—the
restaurant’s chimichurri-mari-
nated skirt steak. Roasted garlic
mashed potatoes and a parsley,
lemon, and onion sauce round
out the dish.
2801 Pacific Ave., 609-348-6700;
cubalibrerestaurant.com
Fornelletto Cucina & Wine Bar“Our signatures are as simple
as fresh mozzarella di bufala
and burrata served alongside a
tapenade made of Sicilian fig, cured
black olive, fresh basil, and virgin
olive oil,” says chef/partner Stephen
Kalt. “We also have a mozzarella
bar, and it is incredibly popular.”
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa,
1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000;
theborgata.com
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Girasole Ristorante & LoungeThis Mediterranean-inspired
restaurant and lounge is known
for its creative preparations and
intense flavor combinations. Its
specialty: tender, pan-seared
veal medallions served with
roasted saffron potatoes and
guanciale. The indulgent dish is
topped off with fresh thyme and
rosemary, Meyer lemon, and
aged white balsamic vinegar.
3108 Pacific Ave., 609-345-
5554; girasoleac.com
IzakayaPhilly’s own Michael Schulson
brings modern Japanese cuisine
to Atlantic City with Izakaya. The
chef’s signature dish—which he
says represents both the restau-
rant and his culinary style best—is
his edamame dumplings. The
pillow like pockets of edamame
and truffle are steamed and
served with a dashi sake broth.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa,
1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000;
theborgata.com
Luke Palladino“Our most popular antipasto
ever is our Fiori di Zucca—local
squash blossoms stuffed with
sweet corn, ricotta, and
Parmigiano Reggiano, which
we tempura-fry and toss with
more grated Parmigiano
Reggiano, chives, and parsley,”
says chef Luke Palladino.
“There’s such great anticipation
for these things that people call
weeks in advance to reserve the
dish to make sure they get it.”
Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s
Blvd., 609-441-5576;
lukepalladino.com PS
HIGH STEAKSRobert’s Steakhouse Executive Chef Will Savarese details one of the restaurant’s signature cuts.
“One of the many elements that distinguishes Robert’s
Steakhouse from its competitors is our dry-aging
process, which takes place on the premises. The single-
cut rib eye is one of my favorite selections because of its
intense flavor and tenderness—results of our painstaking
dry-aging formula. Robert’s rib eye is such a superior cut
of meat it needs little enhancement. I prefer to finish it
with a bit of olive oil and a simple garnish of fresh herbs
and fleur de sel.”
Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk, 609-428-6505;
robertsatlanticcity.com
FROM LEFT: A rib eye at Robert’s Steakhouse, where Executive Chef
Will Savarese employs a dry-aging
process in-house.
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Revel’s HQ Beach Club invites guests
for long weekend fun in the AC sun.
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The Bar at FinTropicana’s The Bar at Fin
invites seafood lovers to enjoy
food and drink specials and
unrivaled ocean views at
R&R Sundays. Sample raw bar
delights like oysters and sushi
while sipping a glass of rosé—
both are half off on Sundays
from 5–8 PM.
2831 Boardwalk, 800-345-
8767; tropicana.net
DuskCaesars’ singular nightlife
experience Dusk—a favorite
among TV and music stars and
located right off the casino
f loor—is the only late-night
spot in Atlantic City open on
Tuesday nights. Specially
priced bottles and music by
resident DJ Sat-One make
the workweek a little easier
to get through.
2100 Pacific Ave., 609-345-
3875; duskac.com
HavenGolden Nugget’s Haven
nightclub will celebrate its
one-year anniversary this May
with Champagne Palooza as part
of their Memorial Day weekend
festivities, but there are plenty of
reasons to visit after the holiday:
Haven gets the weekend started
early on Thursday nights with DJ
competitions and cash prizes.
Huron Ave. and Brigantine Blvd.,
855-580-3605;
havenac.com
Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly Burlesque NightclubDancers shimmy and shake to
the sounds of traditional cabaret
tunes and rock ’n’ roll radio hits at
Revel’s sexy burlesque nightspot.
In addition to Jersey Thursday
Industry Nights, Royal Jelly will
offer guests a comped room at
Revel when they purchase bottle
service on Friday nights through-
out the month of June.
500 Boardwalk, 609-225-9898;
revelresorts.com
Jimmy Buffett’s MargaritavilleThis flip-flop-filled restaurant and
bar has a parrot-head-friendly
prime spot on the Atlantic City
Beach right across from Resorts
Casino Hotel. Drop by for weekly
happy hour specials Sunday
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DAY TRIPPERSMatt Minichino, director of operations for Angel Management Group East Coast, on what’s new at HQ Beach Club.
“Spring is here and
summer is around the
corner. HQ Nightclub has
been providing guests
with world-class DJ talent
and amazing nightlife
experiences all year-
round. With the opening
of HQ Beach Club this
spring, the two hot spots
will own the day-to-night
experience in Atlantic City
for partygoers. And it isn’t
just Fridays and
Saturdays—as the weather
gets better, we will keep
things going on Sundays,
Mondays, and Thursdays
for the long weekend.”
500 Boardwalk, 609-345-
2211; revelnightlife.com
GUIDE imbibe
through Thursday at Buffett’s 5
O’Clock Somewhere Bar, located
inside Resorts, and Thursday
trivia night.
1133 Boardwalk, 609-431-4100;
margaritavilleatlanticcity.com
MIXXEnd the weekend on a high
note with Mixx’s Social Sundays. In
addition to complimentary
admission for hotel guests and
Borgata’s Black Label cardholders,
top-notch bottles like Belvedere,
Moët Nectar Impérial, and Moët
Nectar Impérial Rosé are all
specially priced. We can’t think of a
better excuse to reserve a table.
1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000;
theborgata.com
Mur.mur One of Atlantic City’s most
enduring weekday parties
happens inside the Borgata
Hotel Casino & Spa’s subterra-
nean nightclub. Mur.mur
Mondays offers $200 Ketel
One bottles before midnight
and complimentary admission
until 11 PM for select guests
who f lock here for the stellar DJ
lineup and super-fashionable
night-out crowd.
1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000;
theborgata.com
The Pool After DarkGrab a group of gals and
head to Harrah’s The Pool
After Dark for Ladies’ Night
every Wednesday. Arrive
before midnight for complimen-
tary admission and then lounge
poolside in one of the breezy
cabanas. Bottle service tops
off the VIP experience.
777 Harrah’s Blvd., 609-441-
5000; thepoolafterdark.com
ScoresThe much-hyped opening of
Atlantic City’s first true gentlemen’s
club in late 2013 was worth the
wait: The expansive spot features a
state-of-the-art sports bar, exclusive
beachside day and nightclub, and
a high-roller lounge. Hardly just
a weekend destination, Scores is
open weekdays and offers compli-
mentary admission from 7 to 8 PM.
1000 Boardwalk, 855-500-7267;
scores-ac.com PS
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The Hanakasumi ritual at Vive Day Spa & Salon is inspired by
Japanese tradition and features exfoliation and foot
and body massage.
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BODY WORKSBluemercury CEO and cofounder Marla Malcolm Beck recommends Atlantic City’s most revitalizing treatment.
“The Purifying Tea Tree
and Lemon Rejuvenation
treatment includes a
mineral body scrub to buff
away dry skin, a body mask
chosen for your skin’s
needs, a foot reflexology
treatment, a body
massage, and more. The
head-to-toe treatment is
one of the Tropicana
location’s most popular
services as it can be
customized to suit a client’s
particular skin type.”
Tropicana Casino & Resort,
2831 Boardwalk, 609-347-
7778; tropicana.net
The head-to-toe Purifying Tea Tree and Lemon Rejuvenation at Tropicana can be customized to suit a client’s specific needs.
menu of treatments at the Spa &
Salon at the Golden Nugget,
you’ll want to indulge in the
Tropical Body Butter Wrap.
The luxurious service begins
with a dry-brush exfoliation
and sugar glow followed by a
full-body application of
warm body butter and a
scalp massage.
Golden Nugget Atlantic City,
1 Castle Blvd., 609-340-5001;
goldennugget.com
Spa Toccare“Our Moor Mud Body Float is
perfect for spring because it’s
detoxifying and addresses
inf lammation,” says Jennifer
Aarons, director of spa opera-
tions at Borgata. “The hydration
is amazing for the skin and
our Soft Pack submersion
table brings you the ultimate
relaxation with the sensation
that you’re f loating on a cloud.”
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa,
1 Borgata Way, 609-317-7555;
theborgata.com
Vive Day Spa & SalonInspired by Japanese tradition,
the Hanakasumi ritual features
a body exfoliation with cherry
blossom and rice powder
gommage, a ref lexology
foot massage, and a full-body
massage using melted shea
butter. The 80-minute treatment
is designed to soften the skin and
promote complete relaxation.
Showboat Atlantic City,
801 Boardwalk, 609-343-4118;
vivedayspa.com PS
Elizabeth Arden Red Door SpaThe Hydra-Quench
Remineralizing Body Wrap
at Harrah’s Elizabeth Arden
Red Door Spa will tempt
ocean lovers in need of intense,
all-over therapy as temperatures
begin to creep upward. Using
marine-based ingredients to
hydrate and repair the skin,
the treatment includes a deep
exfoliating body massage,
a reenergizing body mask,
and a final rubdown with
moisturizing body milk.
Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s
Blvd., 609-441-5333;
harrahsresort.com
Qua Baths & Spa“The Cleopatra Body Ritual
begins with a kiwi exfoliation
to buff away dead skin,” says
director of spa operations
Andrea Magalhaes. “You
are then cocooned in a
detoxifying mask designed
to reduce water retention and
the appearance of cellulite
while your feet are massaged.
This ritual concludes with
a full-body massage and
scalp treatment.”
Caesars Atlantic City, 2100
Pacific Ave., 609-343-2400;
caesarsac.com
The Salon & Spa at Bally’sThe sumptuous Hot Toddy
treatment incorporates rich
Kentucky bourbon, which is
full of minerals and vitamin B6.
A hot-towel infusion of warm
milk precedes a bourbon and
brown sugar scrub that
eliminates dry patches and
rough skin. The final touch
is a peppery caramel lotion
applied with hot stones.
Bally’s Atlantic City, 1900
Pacific Ave., 609-340-4601;
ballysac.com
Sea SpaBid adieu to the drying effects of
winter with a deep exfoliation
at the Sea Spa. The Mermaids
Secret/Sea Creature treatment—
performed in the spa’s wet
room—stimulates circulation
with Dead Sea salts, algae,
and marine sediments. Its
combination of warm and cool
sensations will leave your skin
refreshed and silky smooth.
111 S. Chelsea Ave., 609-428-
4554; thechelsea-ac.com
Spa at the TajThe Real Aromatherapy
Experience at the Spa at the
Taj is customized based on
the emotional and physical
needs of each client. With 12
signature oils to choose from,
guests will find the therapeutic
benefits endless. Swedish and
neuromuscular massages put
the oils to work.
Trump Taj Mahal, 1000
Boardwalk, 609-449-6100;
trumptaj.com
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Playing PoliticsWOMEN VYING FOR MAJOR POLITICAL OFFICES IN UPCOMING STATE AND CITY ELECTIONS PROVE
THAT MAYBE OUR FOUNDING FATHERS’ MENTALITY HAS FINALLY RUN ITS COURSE. BY BETSY F. PERRY
What seems so absurdly small-minded to me about
our country’s Founding Fathers is that while they
were in Philadelphia, hanging with fellow
bewigged members of the Continental Congress, figuring out
what to include in the Declaration of Independence, and
scratchily writing with quill pens “that all men are created
equal,” some of their wives were whispering in their ears how
nice it would be to add a paragraph on women’s rights and rep-
resentation. But because it was 1776-ish and all about the boys,
women were given a pat on the head, sent back to their soap-
making, and, in the case of Abigail Adams, called “very saucy”
by husband John, who, as you know, succeeded George W—
that’s Washington, not Bush—as president.
And so it seems that until present day, women have mostly
been background noise in Pennsylvania politics. In fact, it
has been so awkward that in the early ’80s, a speaker address-
ing the Erie City Council—comprised of councilmen and
the first elected councilwoman in the city’s history—referred
to “the city fathers and city mother.” To date, a woman has
never served as senator or governor in Pennsylvania, and
Philadelphia has never had a female mayor.
But it’s possible that the next two years could be when women
finally break through the Keystone State’s notorious boys’ net-
work as Democratic Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz makes
a bid for governor in 2014. And with Mayor Michael Nutter set
to depart City Hall in 2015, a few female names, like those of
PAWS founder Dana Spain and public schools watchdog Helen
Gym, are already being floated around as potential contenders.
The only question is: What took them so long?
“The Pennsylvania political institution has been a patri-
archal one going back to the Founding Fathers,” says Dana
Brown, executive director of the Pennsylvania Center for
Women and Politics at Chatham University. “We’ve found that
while women are wonderful volunteers and leaders in their
communities, taking that leadership role and transferring
into the political arena isn’t always clear for women. That is
what my role and the center are designed to do. [Our goal is
to] demystify the role of politics in our lives and highlight the
importance of having women in public leadership positions.”
Though her leadership seminars shed light on the political
process and attract women who may be thinking of running
for office, Brown says there are also negatives to consider.
“When women are asked why they don’t run for office, they
often cite things like privacy issues, the work-life balance, and
negative campaigning,” she says.
So not for me! In fact, the only time I’ve ever held office was
in the 10th grade. There were 40 girls in my class and some of
us, fed up with the same goody girls getting elected every year,
got together and rigged the election. My other foray into poli-
tics was in the era when women campaign volunteers were
relegated to stuffing envelopes and flirting with candidates.
But for you PA fellows pitted against such qualified women,
just know they’ve been itching to go since 1776, when, accord-
ing to Phyllis Lee Levin, author of the compelling bio Abigail
Adams, Mrs. A wrote to Mr. A nudging him to “Remember the
Ladies... Do not put such unlimited power in the hands of
Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could.”
Nearly 240 years later, the ladies of Pennsylvania have waited
long enough. PS
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