May 2010 Issue
License to Grill

You’ve got the top-of-the-line grill, the full set of utensils and the finest cut of steak, but the secret to a delicious grilled meal isn’t just about accessories—it’s about skill.

 
Spotlight: Michael Barkann

If you’re going to talk about Philly’s sports teams, you will probably want to hear what Michael Barkann has to say first—not that you could avoid it.

 
Tonya Comer Interiors

Whether traditional or contemporary, residential or commercial, Tonya Comer Interiors brings a unique perspective and impressive talent to each project.

 
Otto's Brauhaus

Otto’s Brauhaus in Horsham has always been known for its traditional German specialties, but chef and owner George Iliopoulos is expanding Otto’s fine reputation with flavorful additions to the menu and with fun events for diners.<...

 
Young’s Y-Turf

Young’s Landscape Management and its Y-Turf division offer revolutionary synthetic lawn surfaces— the ideal answer for any lifestyle.

 
E&E Building Group

E & E Building Group, Blue Bell Kitchens and World Wide Stereo represent the craftsmanship that people remember.

 
The Baby Formula

As soon as Bryn Mawr residents Heather and Chris Ward were married in 2006, they knew they wanted to start building a family.

Stenella Antiques

Stenella Antiques is one of the East Coast’s leading sellers of distinctive pre-owned and antique furniture, as well home to a gorgeous 30,000-square-foot showroom in Bucks County.

Remaking History

The annual fundraiser for Doylestown Hospital invites the area’s best interior designers and landscapers to completely redecorate a historic property, and this year’s home to makeover is the Fieldstone Farm

Design Home Interiors

After taking a brochure and being introduced to Design Home Interiors, the team responsible for creating the unforgettable living space, Rita La Rosa knew she could make her living room look just that good.

Waiting Room

Local doctors and hospitals are still up in the air about the effects of the recent health care reform bill.

Institute for Laser and Aesthetic Medicine

Dr. DeBias is internationally recognized for his skin tightening procedures and is one of the most experienced cosmetic injectable physicians in the country, having performed over 100,000 procedures at his offices in Doylestown, Bethlehem and...

Gourmet Express

Last month, the team behind Newtown’s wildly successful and delicious BYOB Restaurant Rouget opened a new take-out venture, Gourmet Express by Rouget on State Street.

Sit, Stay, Heal

Alternative medicine for animals is a growing phenomenon in our area and across the country.

To the Rescue

Six years ago, when Bill Smith, founder of Main Line Animal Rescue in Kimberton, purchased a billboard on the Pennsylvania Turnpike declaring Lancaster County “home to hundreds of puppy mills,” he never expected to become one of the...

Dr. Dog

There’s no disputing the healing powers of an emotional bond with an animal, and many area pets are involved in special animal therapy programs that facilitate animal visits to hospitals, nursing homes and hospice centers.

A Perfect Union

If you ask John Hackworth, assistant coach of the newly established Philadelphia Union major league team, many young soccer players in our area—and the country— lack the right kind of player development that breeds a true passion and...

Aztec Solar Power

If you’re looking for a five-year return on an an investment that will generate and save you $4,000 every year after that, solar power is the answer.

Restaurant Review: Parx Grill

At Parx Grill, there are witty touches throughout the menu that evidence a confidence-building attention to detail in the kitchen.

Restaurant Review: Gemelli

Gemelli, the undeniably charming BYOB in Narberth, is certainly worthy of the buzz that’s surrounded it since firing up its burners late last year.

Home Brews

These days, however, we find ourselves in the middle of a craft-beer revolution, and the range and quality of beers that Americans are consuming now is growing