Stove and Tap Opens in Malvern, the new restaurant at 245 Lancaster Ave. in Malvern, Chester County, opened its doors on Thursday, Dec. 19. Stove & Tap Malvern from Stove and Co. Restaurant Group, which also owns The Bercy in Ardmore and Al Pastor in Exton, has been a work-in-progress since August 2018. The restaurant was set to open earlier this year, but then a paving truck lost its brakes in the parking lot and rolled through the new location’s front wall.
Justin Weathers, of Ardmore and is Stove & Tap partner, Richard Fell, Director of Operations of Stove & Tap and Chef Joe Monnich, Stove & Tap partner
Nadia Bosket and Charisse McGill
Sarah Ross,, Melissa Giggs and Allison Doyle
Michael Geoghegan and Katherine Nails
The new Stove & Tap in Malvern is a sprawling 7,500-square-foot space. There are 50 state flags on the walls picked up at various vintage shops.
Single Scenesters Melissa Leonard and perpetually happy Bob Kelly, Fox 29
The Stove and Tap “Tappy Hour” runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The wings were so amazing, they’d be worth the trip from Center City just to enjoy, but get the Brisket Mac N’ Cheese and you’ll keep going back. I asked Justin if there was a Stove & Tap in Philly’s future and unfortunately there’s not. If you want the Mac N Cheese you’ll have to go out to Malvern Stove & Tap, dang, harsh.
Last summer I wrote about the Bellevue undergoing changes starting with Mary Dougherty’s Nicole Miller store closing that location. (Story)
Which would lead to more stores closing at the location so they could renovate the lobby a source at Starbucks told me. It seems Nightingale Properties, the new owners, would like to return the hotel back to a hotel with a grand bar/sitting area in the lobby. Philly is a hot spot now, and we need hotel rooms so it’s not a bad idea. Unfortunately some of our favorite spots are going to have to move to make room for the new lobby like the recently announced Tiffany’s Jewelers which is moving to the old Zara location (PBJ), which I hear the owners want to be a hot spot like the Ritz Carlton down the street. Have you been there lately, it really is a hot spot now.
When I first wrote about the lobby changes last summer, I noted that the food court was often closed most days. I had heard rumors that the salon located in the basement, might move to the first floor where the Polo Shop was located, but vacated so many years ago.
Screenshot from website
I think it’s fair to say that they’re definitely going somewhere as Tavern on Broad closed last Wednesday. The employees found out on Monday that New Year’s Eve would be their last day of work. A fairly tight group, they were heartbroken. I hear the owner is looking for a new spot in town so stay tuned. Rumor has it the food court area is to become a Whole Foods. Great spot for a supermarket as there are no big food markets in Center City Proper, but could we get a Wegman’s instead, there’s already a great Whole Foods in the Art Museum area, and on South Street. A guy could dream though.
Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons are definitely back on, as I first reported 12/14/19. This past week they shopped a lot in South Jersey, near Ben’s new home in Moorestown. Then over the weekend they were spotted at Federal Donuts, and on Saturday night at Davio’s in Center City (as seen in this photo I found on a BENDALL sight.) If it’s your photo I’ll be happy to give you credit, and I’d love to hear more details. Crossing fingers that the Sixers win tonight. I hate when Kendall gets the blame for their loss. LQQK for Bradley Cooper to be at today’s Eagles game. He grabbed brunch at the Four Seasons before heading out to the tail gate parties around 2pm. Happy Chit Chat see you tomorrow.
Every Year the Kimmel Center has a New Year’s Resolution Wall in their lobby. Folks who wander in to enjoy the days free family events at the arts & culture center are eager to share their thoughts for the future on the wall, which is sponsored Arts Montco and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board.
Not Die Overseas? Dustin what does that mean?
Oh a visitor on New Year’s Day!!
OK good luck on the Broad Street Run this year. Congrats Marlene & Yvonne. Lots of people want to be kinder this year.
I highly recommend checking out MeetUp.com to meet new friends. You can pick out a subject you like to participate in, and meet other folks that have the same interest. Happy New Year, be kind, Vote, and Go Eagles!!
Happy New Year!! It’s Thursday in case your confused. Sorry I have been absent. My laptop melted because one of those darn batteries, so yes that is still happening. I was without my own computer for a few weeks, which was ok as I came down with the flu. I didn’t get the shot this year, I just never found the time to get it. Big mistake which won’t happen again. In fact you can get your flu shot even after you have the flu. So as soon as I am completely better I will be getting the flu shot.
Shortly before Christmas I shared a tip with one of my ardent tipster, and then completely forgot about it til
On New Year’s Day while the rest of Philadelphia was enjoying the Mummers, Ben & Kendall were spotted at Target in Mt. Laurel as Ben recently bought a new pad in Moorestown. (I’m going to miss those City sightings) . (Above photo sent to me from an anonymous reader)
Before heading to nearby Wegmans in Mt. Laure to do a little grocery shopping, where Kendall posed with a few fans including the lucky lady above. Seems Kendall and Ben were shopping for cake supplies for a sweet treat. I’ve updated reporting on my blog. A reader on Instagram informs me that Ben Simmons has moved out of the City and after a careful inspection of the Wegmans ceiling I can confirm that store is in Mt. Laurel.
II was at a party at the Ritz Residences, about 2 floors below where Ben Simmons still owns a pad. Legendary boxer Bernard Hopkins and I were hoping we’d run into them in the elevator to invite the to the Solomons as we took it a few times to check out the parade, and grab coffee from the 2nd floor. Bernard tells me that his participating in a documentary which is currently being filmed about his life. It’s a fascinating, triumph of a story. To see photos from yesterday’s Mummers Parade check out my columns in CBSPhilly and Philly Business Journal. See you tomorrow.
For decades the Academy of Music Anniversary Concert and Ball has been among Philadelphia’s most highly anticipated charity events. On Saturday, January 25, 2020, acclaimed performer John Lithgow will join Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra to celebrate the 163rd anniversary of the Academy of Music, a national historic landmark of the Orchestra and the place where the famous “Philadelphia Sound” was created. A dynamic performer of the stage and screen, Lithgow has collaborated with orchestras as well as ballet and theater companies, sharing a deep commitment to the performing arts.
“ A photo I took of John Lithgow when he appeared in a “Carnival of the Animals” with the PA Ballet in 2008 at the Academy of Music.
“After all these years, the Academy of Music still inspires the most beautiful music,“ said Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. “I am thrilled that the Orchestra is returning to the Academy in January for our first subscription concerts since 2001, as well as the Anniversary Concert with John Lithgow, one of the great performers of our time. It will be an unforgettable evening in celebration of a true jewel of our city and our nation.”
“We are looking forward to a magical Anniversary Concert and Ball, which will turn the spotlight on our beloved Academy of Music,” said Caroline B. Rogers, chair of the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Music. “The theme of this year’s event is ‘Grand Traditions, New Generations,’ which speaks to our mission to uphold the rich history of the Academy so that it may be enjoyed by future audiences for years and years to come. We hope that guests will be reminded not only of the building’s beauty and charm, but also of the need for its care and attention.”
“As
stewards of this treasured icon, it is essential that we preserve and
enhance the Academy for future generations,” said Matías Tarnopolsky,
president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra. “On this spectacular
evening when we celebrate the building we love and cherish so deeply,
may we also be reminded of the vital role the Academy plays in our lives
all year long, and of the role we play in ensuring
this beacon of our community continues to shine.”
Clayton Bridges, Deborah Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, Joseph Chirichella, President and CEO and Joseph Manni, Treasurer, Deborah Hospital Foundation Board of Directors
Deborah Hospital Foundation’s 14th Annual Red Tie Gala was held Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. The Gala, emceed by 6ABC News Anchor Rick Williams, included a cocktail reception and silent auction, lavish dinner, dancing to music provided by CTO Tribeca, and special entertainment.
Jeff Hsu and Sara Patton
Jeffrey and Lisa Colclough
Tickets were $325.00 per person and proceeds of the evening benefit Deborah Heart and Lung Center which in over 90 years has never billed a patient, and is recognized as one of the top specialty hospitals that has provided heart, lung, and vascular care to all, regardless of their ability to pay.
Drew Berrnan and Ryan Manni
Penns Landing Hilton
Deborah Heart and Lung Center is now a clinical affiliate of the Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute, further elevating cardiovascular care for patients in the region.
Cleveland Clinic heart program is U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 ranked program for cardiology and heart surgery for the past 25 years. (Source)
James Brown and Kimberly Brown
Natalie Amoa and Philip Amoa
Dennis Devery and Veronica Kraft
Elisa Davis and Tervyama Davis
At the gala it was announced that Deborah Heart and Lung Center received a $5 million gift from Gregory Olsen, PhD., to Deborah100: The Campaign. It is the largest single gift by an individual to Deborah in its 97-year history, and ranks among the largest gifts ever made to a New Jersey hospital. The funds will go to Deborah100: The Campaign, a multiyear initiate to add new patient floors all with private inpatient suits to the Browns Mills-based specialty cardiac, pulmonary and vascular hospital.
Peter Profeta and Brandy Mattessich
Natalie Amoa and Philip Amoa
Ronald Ross and Lilya Shpitalni
Kate Edstrom and Steve Edstrom
“Deborah has long stood at the forefront of ground-breaking medical care,” Joseph Chirichella, CEO and president of Deborah Heart and Lung Center, said. “But we have also stood for compassion and kindness through our philosophy that ‘there’s no price on life’. We are thankful for Dr. Olsen’s gift that will further elevate our care in the region.” Stay tuned for an announcement for Deborah’s Deborah’s 100th Anniversary.
Guests roam the gallery of the new exhibit “30 Americans ” which runs 10/27 – 1/12/20. Paintings, sculpture, and photography by influential contemporary African American artists at the 2019 Barnes Art Ball on October 25, 2019.
One of the most exquisite gala’s to attend in Philadelphia is the Barnes Art Ball held every fall. The Barnes Foundation honored the trendsetters of yesterday and today at the 2019 Barnes Art Ball, Friday, Oct. 25 at the Barnes. They celebrated Henri Matisse’s 150th birthday and previewed the contemporary art exhibition “30 Americans.” The preview included paintings, sculptures, and photography by influential contemporary Africans American artists
Allan Greaves, Kathleen Green, Natalie Wiltshire and Larry Wiltshire
Dress to impress was cocktail chic with an artistic flair for the $500 ticketed gala, which is the major fundraiser for the museum.
Britnay Webb, Rebecca Segall and Greg Segall
Philanthropists and art supporters in attendance included: John J. Aglialoro, Cathy Hughes, Aileen K. Roberts, Brenda A. Thompson, PhD, Anne F. Hamilton, Alexandra Bauer Crouch, Martha Cyphers, Marianne Dean, Kristin Detterline, Lynne K. Honickman, Mariska Bogle, Rachel Luber Cevera, Ellen Churchill, John McFadden, Samuel R. Kapp, as well as many more people who sustain the arts. Thank you to Jane Korman, who was on the committee and assisted so much before her untimely death. She will be missed. She was always so kind to me as well.
Sharon Pinkenson
Joe Grasso and Rosalie Hunter
Lauri Buck and Marion Fox
Susan Stein
Brittany Webb and James Clayborne
Terra Mone’, Ellen Churchill, Nancy Amoroso and Lisa BlancHon. Bruce Kauffmanand Carol KauffmanMarcia Dix, Valerie Gay and Maria Wing
Marguerite B. Lenfest and Chase Lenfest
Keith Reeves and Gloria Chan
Leen Al-Alami and Adeeb Khalifeh
George Henisee, Christine Henisee, Toure Marshall, and Eustacia Marshall at the 2019 Barnes Art Ball on October 25, 2019.
The Barnes is open through the holidays except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Then on 1/5/20 it’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes! See our collection, join us for family activities, and catch the final days of 30 Americans.
Monday, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF) and its team of volunteers packed and distributed dinner baskets and for gifts families in Philadelphia and Camden at its 8th annual Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise event held at the Ford Police Athletic League at 631 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia PA., before heading out to drop off the baskets to the families.
280 families were pre-identified by 27 (which is Malcolm’s jersey number too) community partner organizations in each city to receive holiday dinner baskets and experience the joy of the holidays.
On my way to Malcolm Jenkins event I passed by the Art Museum, which is conveniently located across the street from where I live. I noticed filming happening on the steps, stopped at the traffic light took the shot on the left, with a bunch of little Rocky’s on the step and trailers in the Oval. After I posted it mentioning I thought it was a commercial filming, the tips started coming in….
Someone directed me to this post by Sylvester Stallone who said he was doing something special at the Art Museum and we’d see it soon. When I finished my errands, about 4pm I saw they were still filming at the Steps so I went to the Oval to see what I could shoot.
This is Chris Rock’s body double running up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum which was the last scene they filmed for the commercial before wrapping for the day. Stay tuned to see 2020 Super Bowl
So many parties so little time, basically just a week before the holidays, and then OMG Kendall Jenner pops into town. She was first spotted Monday night at a game, no photos so I was wondering was it true. Then some of my do or die true tipsters told me it was true and started to send me evidence she was at Ben’s condo.
Kendall did an Instagram Story that set the internet on fire as she was eating cookies off a plate that Ben Simmons uses which was all the proof I needed to declare the duo is back on.
The next day, Monday 12/9 she was spotted at PHL flying back to LA,
as she was scheduled to appear on Late, Late Night with substitute co-host Harry Styles, who is no stranger to dating someone the Philadelphia region.
Before you knew it, she was back in town to see her on again, off again beau Ben Simmons play with the Sixers on Friday night, and my winter just got so much better. (Sent to me by Eye_Ballv on Instagram)
Thanks to my reader friend Will Helm, who first tipped me off to Kendall in town. He sent me photos and a video, which he didn’t even post himself. That was so nice of him, and I really appreciate it. AFTER THE GAME the newly re-coupled couple was spotted headed for a late nite supper at Double Knot in Midtown Village late Friday night. ** Recently it came out that Ben was interested in another beauty, when Kendall realized she just couldn’t bare seeing him with another. Neither one had unfollowed the other on Social Media, which is the death knell of any relationship these days. In fact Ben liked an instagram post Kendall made in June and it made the news as we’re all hopeful for a reunion especially moi in Philly cause it’s the slow social season and I need something to do with my new 650mm lens besides bird watching.
Delaware native, actor Ryan Phillippe was in town last week. On Thursday he spoke at the Travis Manion Gala held at the Union League. After the gala he and friends were spotted nearby at Tavern on Broad Street. Saturday he headed to the Army-Navy Football game with family and friends and was snapped celebrating in the Linc Financial Field parking lot. Another great organization Ryan supports is The Innocence Project , PhillyChitChat just photographed the Pa Chapter last month at the Constitution Center.
Friday I attended the annual Vince Fumo Christmas Party, it was fabulous as usual. This year Vince had a carolers singing by the always beautifully decorated tree.
Plus his nephew in law who married Vince’s niece in Jamaica this past year, flew in the wedding singer Vince liked so much to entertain at the party – Grady Brissett . Spotted in the crowd Hacina Saadi, Mike Jerrick, Ann Catania, Bob Brady,Laverne Lee-Tanner, Carol Tamburino and Gino Cortopassi (who played Christmas songs, and sang as well), Larry and Cindy Wanerman and so many more fun people.
Then we headed to Jaimi and Ron Blackburn’s house for their annual holiday gathering. It was nice to let down my hair and chitchat with friends. OK it’s off to the shopping mall for me to get some last minute Christmas gifts. Have happy and calm days leading up to next weeks holiday. What’s everyone doing for the New Years? I’m thinking about dining on the Moshulu and seeing the fireworks from there.
Santa will be at the market to take pictures! Meet him at the Santa’s House during our opening hours.
3:00 pm – 5:00pm: The first ever German Games!
Compete as a team or lone warrior in three exciting categories: Beer
Stein Holding, Bratwurst Eating Contest and a Christmas Costume Contest. Interested? Sign up now by sending an Email to Marvin at event@philachristmas.com.
