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Witty takes, can't-miss Philly updates, insider info, and curated listings - by Jeff "City" Block |
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| Hi Readers, Philly has great bagels. We can stand up against New York any day. Bagels are a very personal thing. I have my favorite spots, and I also conducted a scientific survey (i.e., spoke to about 10 random people and asked for their favorite bagels). Let’s get right to it. My favorites are— Philly Style in Old City and Fishtown. Long fermentation. Hand-rolled. Beer boiled (Philly Style). Stone-baked. My whole family loves these when I bring them home. A true Block favorite Cleo in West Philly. Incredible bagels and superb bialys. Wonderful sandwiches like smoked salmon and chevre with lemon-dressed arugula on an onion poppy bialy. Right? Schmear in various locations, including the cutest little micro-take-out shop on Locust by 15th, right by my office. Order ahead because there is often a line. Always solid bagels, and they recently upped their game and further improved their recipe. By the way, this used to be Philly Bagels, which started at 3rd & South way back in the day. I used to go there with my dad when I was a kid. I still go into that shop once in a while.
I love dense and bagel-y (i.e., not a piece of bread with a hole in it).
I also like Four Worlds sourdough bagels (West Philly), though they are just to go—no slicing or schmear. If you want Four Worlds sliced—try Knockbox on 45th & Pine and maybe check out their horseradish cream cheese. This is literally just horseradish mixed with cream cheese, and it is amazing. Ok, I digress. I also like Baker Street (Chestnut Hill), Spread (various locations), and Knead (Wash West) as well. A few that are super popular but not my personal favorite are Kismet (various locations) and Barts (West Philly & Bella Vista). And I am not a huge fan of the Bagel Place in Queen Village (just too bready for my taste). Don’t get me wrong. I will happily eat bagels from all these places. Just not my jawn if I am choosing a bagel for my personal consumption. The participants in my scientific poll all liked different places. Now there are also several bagel places I heard were awesome, but that I have not yet tried. This includes Downtime (Mt Airy), where they have been sold out of bagels the few times I was there. Then there is PopUp bagels, which is coming to Philly from New York. Have not had yet, but I love the idea of hot, chewy bagels that are “rip-and-dip.” Opening at Suburban Square in Ardmore. Again, I think I am going to take to rip-and-dip once I try it. Another I have not yet tried is Spread & Schmear (Passyunk), which is located in the old Korshak spot. Korshak’s was a great Philly bagel! All these places were mentioned in my informal survey, and everyone had different opinions as to their top. I do have a bagel question/complaint/comment. What is up with bagels that only have toppings on one side? If I ordered a half sesame/half plain, then I would understand. But if you want an everything bagel, for example, under what circumstances would you only want it on one side? Okay, at the end of the day, I guess my only advice is make sure you have enough of your favorite bagels in house for the upcoming big storm. See you on the other side. Best regards,
Jeff |
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| University City
BRAND NEW LISTING!
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| | 5 BD 2 BA 2922 SF $585,000 |
| On a lovely tree-lined block in the Cedar Park neighborhood of University City, this stellar twin is fully updated but retains the classic character and desirable outdoor space you expect in a bright, early 20th-century (c. 1910) home.
5 bedrooms and 2 over-sized family rooms; 2 full baths; front garden, covered front porch, lovely rear yard, and a roof deck with open views. Hardwood floors throughout (both original and some new with inlaid details). Modern updated kitchen with island, two updated modern baths, fully rewired with no knob & tube wiring. State-of-the-art Weil McLain hot water boiler. Beautiful woodwork and character.
The overall layout is flexible and generously scaled: a classic 1st floor with a spacious living room, dining room, and bright kitchen; a large family room plus two bedrooms on the 2nd floor; three additional generous bedrooms on the 3rd; and a capacious, sun-filled fourth-floor bonus space—perfect as a guest room, studio, family room, office, or additional lounge—leading out to the expansive roof deck with excellent views. The large, clean, dry basement features laundry, great storage, and solid mechanicals.
This beautiful and bright twin home offers a superb University City location—a short walk to Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Cedar Park, University City Swim Club, ReAnimator Coffee, Knock Box Café, Mariposa Food Co-op, Bookers, Carbon Copy, Gold Standard, Vietnam Cafe, Vientiane, Loco Pez, Doro Bet, Gojjo, Cleo Bagels, Amsale Café, and all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, as well as other restaurants, shops and cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, Penn Vet, and 13 minutes to Center City by car or bike, and plenty of convenient SEPTA options. No surprise that this home has a 92 WalkScore (and a 99 BikeScore!). Awesome home, block, and location. |
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| | | Rittenhouse Square BRand new listing! |
| | 2 BD | 1 BA | 675 SF | $385,000 |
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| | University City 1st open house! BRAND NEW LISTING!! |
| | 5 BD | 2 BA | 2922 SF | $585,000 |
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| | | Rittenhouse Square 1st open house! BRAND NEW LISTING! |
| 220 W Rittenhouse Square #8B |
| 1 BD | 1 BA | 925 SF | $520,000 |
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| | Graduate Hospital Coming soon! |
| | 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2376 SF | $850,000 |
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| | University City | DUplex BRAND NEW LISTING! |
| | 4 BD | 3 BA | 2304 SF | $625,000 |
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| | | Southwest Schuylkill NEW LISTING! |
| | 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 2010 SF | $329,900 |
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| | | | 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1821 SF | $446,000 |
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| | | Fitler Square/Graduate Hospital PENDING! |
| | 2 BD | 2 BA | 1403 SF | $745,000 |
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| | | | 8 BD | 3.5 BA | 8160 SF | $850,000 |
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| | | | | 5 BD | 2.5 BA | 2464 SF | $665,000 |
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| | | | 7 BD | 8 BA | 9500 SF | $4,995,000 |
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| | | Albany Township - Berks County PENDING! |
| 333 New Bethel Church Road |
| 6 BD | 4.5 BA | 2507 SF | $1,497,000 |
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| | | | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1350 SF | $495,000 |
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| | | 2601 Pennsylvania Ave #952 |
| 2 BD | 1 BA | 958 SF | $250,000 |
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| | Know Someone Looking to Buy or Sell? |
| As always, please know that I’m humbled by and appreciative of your introductions and referrals. If you have a friend, colleague, or family member that is in need of Expert Real Estate Representation, please have them contact me.
Be assured, I will do my best to exceed their expectations! Thanks for taking the time to read this issue of Around the Block.
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| | Jeff City Block
City Block Team Assoc. Broker M: (215) 833-7088 O: (267) 435-8015 jeff.block@compass.com |
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