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Yes, You Absolutely Should Order the Seafood Tower

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Seafood towers can offer some of the happiest dining experiences you'll ever have. It's about time you treat yourself to one.

Plateau at Friday Saturday Sunday | Photo provided

Let me tell you about the last seafood tower I ordered.

It was the big one on Oyster House’s menu (“The Moravian”), not the smaller one, because the big one felt right at the time. We were feeling good about the night ahead. And big seafood towers tend to be celebratory of the moment.

The Moravian marched out from behind the raw bar and caused a commotion in the dining room. Heads turned, dinner conversations were cut short, servers stopped in their tracks to give it a path, trumpets trumpeted, doves flew, monkeys whooped, zebras whinnied.

It was a spectacle, is my point. The bottom level wore this crown of freshly shucked oysters, cold and quivering in their liquor, raw clams scattered near them, pink and fat and just a bit intimidating. A melange of shrimp, calamari and mussels sat in the middle. Up top, chef Aaron Gottesman’s scallop ceviche with oranges and apples and sake vinaigrette was served in its shell next to a lobster halved down the middle and some shrimp lined up, reporting for duty. It was garish. Borderline embarrassing, given the amount of attention it received. But we were all smiling at the table because we were in the presence of a star. And then we drank a lot of cold wine and slurped up all those oysters.

Same thing happened when I received my Royal Plateau at Royal Boucherie in Old City, that one three tiers tall: A dozen East and West Coast oysters, six pieces of poached shrimp, fish dressed simply in salt and olive oil, crudos, razor clams, crab legs, and of course the pièce de résistance: half a lobster tossed in Green Goddess. Same thing happened in the dining room. Same feeling at the table.

And that’s the thing about seafood towers. They’re big and showy and expensive, but a single order contains all kinds of happiness. Simple pleasures and stupid delicacies, prepped and dressed and decorated all for you, my liege. They offer a kind of dining experience that’s difficult to ignore and easy to love, as long as you give into the extravagance of it all. As long as you let yourself live in luxury for a bit. Half the fun of going out to eat is getting to enjoy the things you wouldn’t dare make at home, anyway. What, you think you’re going to shuck twelve oysters and still have fun at your dinner party?

So don’t ignore the seafood tower. If it’s on the menu, order it. I swear to god, it will be worth every penny. Like every vacation you’ve ever taken. Like every spa treatment you’ve ever splurged on. It’s self-care just the same.

Here, six fantastic seafood towers in Philly to get you in on that good life.

Friday Saturday Sunday

Name: Plateau Components: Oysters, mussel toast (steamed mussels with confit onions, served on bread with garlic aioli, topped with grated smoked scallop), crudo (currently arctic char), shrimp cocktail with Marie Rose sauce, butter poached king crab leg. Cost: $69

Plateau at Friday Saturday Sunday | Photo by Bondfire

Royal Boucherie

Name: Royal Plateau Components: 6 East Coast and 6 West Coast oysters, 6 pieces of poached shrimp, poached octopus, albacore tuna and scallops tossed in salt, chive and very good olive oil, 1/2 lobster. Cost: $95

Royal Plateau at Royal Boucherie | Photo by Eric Ashleigh

Oyster House

Name: The Moravian Components: 12 raw oysters (3 different varieties), 6 raw clams (3 cherrystone, 3 littleneck), 1/2 chilled lobster, 6 shrimp cocktail, scallop ceviche, chilled seafood salad (shrimp, calamari, mussels) Cost: $88

The Moravian at Oyster House | Photo provided

Parc

Name: Grand Plateau Components: 5 Belon oysters, 4 East Coast oysters, 4 West Coast oysters, 4 middleneck clams, 15 mussels, topneck clams, whole lobster, scallop, snow crab, king crab, 3 razor clams, 9 whelks, 11 peeled shrimp, 5 head-on shrimp, dressed crab Cost: $150

Grand Plateau at Parc | Photo provided

Aether

Name: The Frankford Components: 8 oysters, 8 clams, 8 shrimp, Jonah Crab salad, scallop sashimi, whole lobster Cost: $125

The Frankford at Aether | Photo by Neal Santos

Olde Bar

Name: Raw Bar Tower Components: 18 East Coast oysters, 12 West Coast oysters, 12 middle neck clams, 2 shrimp cocktails, 2 crab cocktail, whole lobster, lemon pedal, Parker House rolls Cost: $150

Raw bar tower at Olde Bar | Photo provided

Source: https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2019/05/15/seafood-tower-raw-bar-philadelphia/

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Stephen Starr Scheduled To Open El Rey This Weekend

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Sunday, April 25th is opening day — so reports Michael Klein.

The annex speakeasy, to be called the Ranstead Room, looks to be along for the ride.

Related: Restaurant Notes [ The Insider - Philly.com ] Starr's Sneak Peek Photos of El Rey [ Grub Street Philadelphia ]

Previously: Big Guns: Stephen Starr Teaming Up With Sasha Petraske Of NYC's Milk & Honey To Develop Cocktail Program For The Forthcoming El Rey "Speakeasy" Annex

Source: http://theilladelph.blogspot.com/2010/04/stephen-starr-scheduled-to-open-el-rey.html

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26 Fantastic Things To Do In Philly, March 4-10

The first full week of March is booked solid with awesome things to do to keep Philly residents and visitors plenty busy.

Many inspiring and enlightening events celebrating the talent, achievements and successes of women take place this week as Women’s History Month continues. Highlights include an author event with two prominent feminist writers; a showcase of works-in-progress by women and non-binary performing artists; and a festival highlighting women and non-binary comedians.

The blockbuster PHS Philadelphia Flower Show continues this week as well, attracting and inspiring hundreds of thousands of attendees with its groovy theme and stunning floral designs before wrapping up on Sunday.

Another annual spectacle, the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, ends the week with a spirited promenade featuring Irish dancing performances, traditional Irish music and decorated floats.

And Philadelphia’s food scene thrives with the city’s top chefs, food writers and restaurateurs coming together for the annual Philly Chef Conference at Drexel University. Guests can enjoy panels, lectures and — naturally — some very delicious food.

Check out all of our picks for this week in Philly, below.

Source: https://www.uwishunu.com/2019/03/things-to-do-in-philadelphia-this-week-march-4-10-2019/

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Philly’s Genre-Defying Feminist Writer on Finding Her Voice

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National Book Award finalist Carmen Maria Machado’s breakout story collection is headed for the small screen.

Feminist writer Carmen Maria Machado at Joseph Fox Bookshop in Rittenhouse. Photograph by Linette and Kyle Kielinski.

If there’s one need to know name in Philly’s literature scene right now, it’s 32-year-old Carmen Maria Machado’s. Her debut short-story collection, Her Body and Other Parties, swept up nearly a dozen accolades (including the Bard Fiction Prize), was a 2017 National Book Award finalist, and is headed for the small screen: FX is currently transforming the spooky selection into a horror series.

How have you handled your newfound fame?

Once you write a book that experiences some measure of success, a lot of things open up. I have a memoir coming out this October that’s very weird, and I’m not sure I would have been able to publish it if not for the success of the first book. The success hasn’t changed my identity so much, but I have become busier.

I was gone for six months last year, and I really missed Philly and was happy to be back and more embedded in where I live. And for the first time in my life, I feel financially secure, which is both amazing and an alien sensation for someone who came of age in the recession.

Your writing hits issues like misogyny, sensuality, and sexual identity on the nose. How’d you come into your voice?

It took me a long time to figure out who I was in relation to the world and other people. I went to school for journalism and decided I didn’t want to do that. I went for photography and couldn’t find a job. I was truly unhappy. Then there was a moment when I first got to graduate school when I didn’t really know what my life was, and I was writing these pale imitations of writers.

In the middle of my first year, someone said to me, “You should read authors that write weird, genre-bendy stuff.” So I did, and I felt completely energized. I suddenly had a sense of what stories I wanted to tell and how I wanted to tell them — being forthright about sex and queerness and gender.

Then once my book came out, everything took off in this really intense way. But figuring out my voice and my practice was a really important step for me, because it gave me a sense of the way I want to interact with the world.

And how is that? Whom do you want to interact with — or empower — through your writing?

Women, fat folks, queer folks, people of color.

What is power to you personally?

I think power is being able to direct your career in the way you want. I love teaching, and as I learn things about writing, being able to pass that knowledge on to other people feels empowering.

People think of power as a zero-sum game — like, “If I have power, then other people can’t have it, and if other people have it, then I won’t have it.” But with power, you’re only ever making it better by expanding its definition and encouraging other people to find it. It’s like that expression: “A rising tide lifts all boats.”

Published as “Carmen Maria Machado” in “The New Look of Philly Power” in the April 2019 issue of Philadelphia magazine.

Source: https://www.phillymag.com/news/2019/03/23/writer-carmen-maria-machado-new-philly-power/

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Report: Eagles will host Ed Oliver on pre-draft visit

Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver is one of the 30 prospects from the 2019 NFL Draft who will be hosted by the Eagles for a visit in Philadelphia, according to Mark Berman from Fox 26 (hat tip to @Eagles_Addict).

This is an intriguing visit considering Oliver is one of the best defensive linemen in this year’s class.

There used to be thought that Oliver could be the No. 1 overall pick. Now he’s viewed more likely to fall into the teens due to concerns about his size (just under 6-2, 287 pounds). Some mock draft scenarios even have Oliver slipping to the Eagles’ pick at No. 25.

Philadelphia will be sprinting to the podium if Oliver is available at their selection on draft night. That doesn’t seem incredibly likely to happen, though. The Eagles are probably going to need to trade up for Oliver if they want to get him.

Oliver’s been killing his athletic testing:

In three years at Houston, Oliver amassed 192 total tackles, a whopping 53 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks, 11 pass deflections, and five forced fumbles. That’s quality production.

Oliver clearly pops on tape in addition to the stat sheet:

BGN’s Michael Kist has Oliver as his second ranked interior defensive lineman from this year’s draft:

Oliver received a ton of hype coming into the season, but he failed to move the needle further in 2018. The 2017 film looks very similar, which is where the problem lies. Well, not really a problem, as he’s still an incredible prospect. Still, Oliver failed to develop counters and improve on his hand usage while being embroiled in a weird situation with his coaching staff.

There are also some concerns over Oliver’s size and some teams have reportedly considered moving him to linebacker. That listing of 292 pounds feels like a big fat lie, but I’m not as concerned as others. If teaching a potentially dominant 3-tech to be a linebacker seems foolish, it’s because it probably is. Besides, if you’re interested in rewiring Oliver’s brain to read runs from an off-ball alignment and teach him how coverage works, you probably won’t value him high enough to draft him anyway.

Oliver is a 3-tech, plain and simple. He may need to add 10 pounds to be effective from that alignment in the NFL, but he’s likely only a loaf of bread a day away from reaching that mark.

All that aside, Oliver remains a disruptive force with crazy athleticism for his size. A potential move to linebacker wouldn’t even be discussed if he wasn’t a freak on the move. He’ll have issues with play strength against gap schemes, but more times than not he’s going to beat you with his explosiveness and flexibility. Top tier prospect.

Summary: Immediate starter at 3-tech and instant upgrade to pass rush.

Oliver would be right at home in Jim Schwartz’s attack style defense. The Eagles having a defensive tackle trio of Fletcher Cox, Malik Jackson, and Oliver is an exciting thought. That’s a lot of interior disruption!

One can only wonder if Oliver is the player that Brian Baldinger suggested the Eagles might be interested in moving up for. It seems possible to me.

Spider graph via Mockdraftable:

Highlights video:

Complete list of known Philadelphia Eagles draft visits

Houston DT Ed Oliver

Maryland S Darnell Savage (Local) - [Click here]

Boston College OL Chris Lindstrom - [Click here]

Oklahoma OT Cody Ford - [Click here]

Ole Miss WR A.J. Brown - [Click here]

Penn State CB Amani Oruwariye - [Click here]

Arkansas G/C Hjalte Froholdt - [Click here]

TCU DE L.J. Collier - [Click here]

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Alabama State OT Tytus Howard - [Click here]

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/3/28/18285654/eagles-ed-oliver-nfl-draft-rumors-2019-philadelphia-trade-up-houston-defensive-tackle-line-visit-dt

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New Queen Village Bar Will Stock More Than 1,000 Board Games

Bars with activities, from axe throwing to virtual reality, are a hot trend in Philly, so it’s no surprise there’s another one on the way. Board game cafe Queen & Rook will open later this summer just off South Street, in what was long-running Japanese restaurant Hikaru.

The Queen Village spot, from couple Edward Garcia and Jeannie Wong, will have more than a thousand new and retro board games and role-playing games, reports Philly Mag, with most available for playing on-site and some offered for sale. Garcia tells the magazine he’s picturing it as a family-friendly venue during the day, with more of a date night vibe after dark.

On the cafe’s website, Garcia and Wong describe it as a place put your phone down: “One of our aims at Queen & Rook is to connect generations across the gaming table with classic RPGs and board games as well as introduce you to your new favorites, fostering friendly competition outside the digital realm.”

Along with a full bar, Queen & Rook will have, according to the site, a menu of “allergen-friendly, mostly plant-based recipes.”

This is Philly’s second board game-centric spot. Thirsty Dice opened at 17th and Fairmount late last year with craft beer, cocktails, coffee, milkshakes, and food.

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Source: https://philly.eater.com/2019/6/17/18682070/queen-and-rook-board-game-cafe-philadelphia-south-street

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Joel Embiid On GQ Magazine’s First Ever Digital Cover

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Big man Joel Embiid just made some history off the court.

He is on the first ever digital cover of GQ Magazine.

Jojo says when he’s done dunking on people he wants to work for NASA.

He thinks it would be easy to pick up rocket science.

Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/10/22/joel-embiid-gq-magazines-first-digital-cover/

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Full ‘Strawberry Moon’ To Take Over Sky This Weekend

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The next full moon in June is known as the Strawberry Moon, or Mead Moon, because of its connection to the popular berry’s harvest season. Indian tribes in northeastern North America connected June with strawberries because the berry was only available for a short amount of time each year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

Mead Moon is an old European name. Mead is a drink made with fermented honey mixed with water and sometimes fruits, spices, grains or hops.

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Attaching Lights To Fishing Nets Reduces Amount Of Turtles Accidentally Caught By Up To 80%, Research Shows

NASA says when the moon is at its full phase it will appear “opposite” of the sun. This is expected to be around 4:31 a.m. on June 17.

The moon will appear full for about three days, from Saturday night through Tuesday morning.

The moon will rise at 7:58 p.m. on Sunday and 8:57 p.m. on Monday.

Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/06/16/strawberry-moon-nasa/

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Análisis Draft 2019

Por Miguel Ángel Martín, Columnista de Sixers.com

Entramos en la semana del Draft de la NBA, con unos Sixers que cuentan con cinco elecciones en este 2019. En años anteriores, el equipo de Philadelphia esperaba la cita del Draft con unas elecciones más bajas que esta ocasión (24, 33, 34, 42 y 54), pero la emoción de ver quiénes serán los nuevos jugadores estrellas de la NBA, dónde jugarán (especialmente los que lleguen a Philly) y las sorpresas que esta noche siempre depara, son motivos más que suficientes para señalar en rojo en el calendario, esta fecha.

Sin duda el mayor atractivo de este Draft será la figura de Zion Williamson (center, Duke), que está en todas las quinielas para ser el número uno de este curso y liderar un nuevo proyecto ilusionante en la ciudad de Nueva Orleans.

Con un físico espectacular, es un alero/ala-pívot de 201 cm y 129 kg con la explosividad para correr impresionante. A pesar de su envergadura es sorprendentemente rápido y hábil. Además, cuenta con un gran salto vertical, tanto a un pie como a dos, lo que es algo excepcional entre jugadores de su peso.

Su potencial atlético le convierte en un inmenso peligro cerca del aro, con gran facilidad para hundir la bola dentro del aro, si se acerca al mismo. Con un primer paso muy rápido que le permite desbordar a su defensor en las penetraciones, además se sostiene bien en el aire, cuando hay oposición y quiere evitar un tapón.

En defensa no es menos sorprendente, anticipándose bien a sus rivales y logrando buenos promedios de robos y tapones. Su desplazamiento lateral es realmente rápido, por lo que es muy difícil rebasarle en el uno contra uno. Además, gracias a sus fantásticas condiciones físicas, supone una amenaza intimidatoria para cualquier jugador que ataque el aro.

Toda una bendición para los Pelicans que afrontan ahora un nuevo reto, una nueva era, a partir de la próxima temporada, con mucho potencial de futuro en sus filas.

Otro jugador que será muy seguido en la noche del Draft será Ja Morant. Un jugador que ha dado un gran salto estadístico y de calidad con respecto a su primera temporada en la NCAA. Mide 191 cm, el base de Murray State, a la par que tiene unos brazos largos que le permiten tener más envergadura que gran parte de los bases de su estatura.

Es uno de los jugadores más atléticos de esta camada y según todas las quinielas es el mejor base de esta camada. Sin duda, es el más rápido de ellos. Salta como pocos, lo que le ayuda a finalizar por encima del aro con relativa facilidad. Su soltura a la hora de jugar le ayuda a explotar al máximo estas ventajas físicas.

Otro de los aspectos más destacados es su habilidad para pasar el balón. Es el máximo asistente de la NCAA con 10,3 asistencias por encuentro. Posee una gran visión de juego y sabe sacar provecho de toda ventaja, ya sea para anotar él u otro jugador, en transición o en estático.

En defensa también tiene un gran potencial, gracias a sus largos brazos, que le son de gran ayuda para robar un par de balones por partido. Además, no comete faltas innecesarias. De hecho, promedia más robos que faltas por encuentro (2 por 1,8). También es un gran reboteador para su posición, pues atrapa 5,6 rechaces por encuentro. Su privilegiado físico, junto con su competitividad y liderazgo, lo pueden convertir en un defensor de élite.

De North Carolina llega Coby White, un base de 19 años que ha desarrollado un excelente

March Madness, y que se prevé que esté entre los mejores, además de por sus buenas actuaciones en su primer año en la NCAA, en el que ha demostrado que podrá ser de gran ayuda para muchas franquicias de la NBA.

Es un combo guard de 196 cm y 84 kg. Su físico le permite jugar tanto de base como de escolta, aunque se le ve mucho más cómodo en el rol de anotador que de director. De hecho, su versatilidad a la hora de sumar puntos es una de sus mayores virtudes. Es una amenaza desde prácticamente cualquier distancia.

En ataque acierta bastante desde más allá del perímetro, poseyendo un buen tiro de media distancia y anotando con eficiencia en elevación. También controla realmente bien su cuerpo en las penetraciones, en las que anota con regularidad.

Coby White tiene un buen manejo de balón, el cual le permite rebasar con comodidad a sus defensores. Su rápido primer paso también le es de gran ayuda para poder finalizar con éxito las entradas a canasta.

Otro personaje de Duke importante en la noche del Draft será Cam Reddish, que es un alero muy completo, de 203 cm de altura y 216 cm de envergadura. Además de tener el tamaño ideal para jugar en las alas, también es un gran atleta. Es rápido y cuenta con un primer paso desequilibrante y que le permite rebasar a sus defensores con facilidad. Esa velocidad lo convierte en una amenaza en transición.

Cam Reddish también es un buen defensor y tiene condiciones para estar en la élite en este aspecto. Es uno de los aspectos a remarcar es que defiende muy bien el tiro exterior, siendo también muy hábil defendiendo a los jugadores sin balón.

Otra pieza más de Duke para el Draft es R.J. Barrett, un jugador con unas increíbles aptitudes físicas. Mide 201 cm de altura, lo que le permite desenvolverse tanto de ‘2’ como de ‘3’. Además, sus 206 cm de envergadura le son de gran ayuda. Atléticamente, está más que preparado para competir en la mejor liga del mundo.

Es capaz de anotar de media y larga distancia. Puede crearse sus propios lanzamientos mediante el bote. Mete tiros por elevación con eficacia y, por supuesto, es letal en transición. Cada vez que puede salir al contraataque, lo hace.

Es un muy buen reboteador. Su físico y competitividad han sido factores clave en sus promedios en la pasada temporada. Su alto nivel atlético y agresividad lo convierten en un buen defensor. Durante este año ha demostrado ser un líder, dirigiendo a sus compañeros y haciendo muestra de una madurez atípica en jugadores de su edad.

Para terminar, no podía dejar de mencionar una nueva joya para los pivots de la NBA. Bol Bol, hijo del mítico Manute Bol, aspira a copar uno de los puestos más significativos de este Draft de la NBA. Tiene esa impronta de los Center africanos, que tantos éxitos han tenido en la NBA, sin ir más lejos su propio padre.

El jugador de los Ducks es un center de 18 años (cumplirá 19 el próximo 16 de noviembre) y mide 221 cm. A día de hoy, solo hay dos jugadores que alcancen esa altura en la NBA, Marjanovic y Porzingis. Además, también cuenta con unos brazos que parecen interminables y que colocan su envergadura en 234 cm.

Tiene potencial para convertirse en un gran defensor. De hecho, supone un gran obstáculo para todos aquellos que penetran a canasta. Su desplazamiento lateral es muy rápido para su altura y tiene grandes reflejos, por lo que es un gran taponador. Su poder de intimidación obliga a muchos de sus rivales a realizar tiros forzados o a tomar malas decisiones.

En ataque, tiene talento y es gran conocedor del juego, lo que le augura un gran potencial en este lado de la cancha. Es un gran pasador si lo comparamos con otros jugadores de su tamaño. Encuentra muy bien a sus compañeros tanto desde fuera de la zona como desde el poste bajo. A pesar de sus malos porcentajes ante Portland State, es un anotador muy eficiente. Es capaz de sumar puntos tanto dentro de la zona como fuera, e incluso anota con cierta consistencia desde más allá del arco. Además, suele seleccionar muy bien sus tiros y es muy fiable desde la línea de tiros libres.

Estas han sido algunas de las pinceladas que se podrán ver en el Draft de la NBA Pronto sabremos el orden de las selecciones y quiénes serán los nuevos integrantes de la familia de los Sixers. Tiempo habrá para analizarlos y su impacto en el equipo.

Hasta pronto desde España.

@Sixers_Espanol

Source: https://www.nba.com/sixers/analisis-draft-2019

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Beer Gardens in Philadelphia: The 2019 Lineup

It's outdoor drinking season in Philly. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of it.

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Philadelphia loves its pop-up beer gardens — and al fresco drinking season has finally arrived. Here’s a neighborhood rundown of everything you need to know about the city’s full lineup of beer gardens for 2019, from where you can go sip a cold one outside now to details on beer gardens opening in the coming weeks.

Beer Gardens in Center City, Midtown Village, and Spring Arts

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PHS Pop Up Garden at 15th and South Open now Back for a sixth year, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has teamed up with the crew behind Royal Tavern, Khyber Pass Pub, Cantina Los Caballitos, and Triangle Tavern for bites and sips like Frito pie, Buffalo ranch popcorn, and strawberry-spiked frosé at their spot near 15th and South (check out the full menu here). Stay tuned for their schedule of botanical-themed events like plant swaps and flower crown workshops through summer. 1438 South Street

Brews and Views at Parkway Central Library Opening in May For the past few summers, the Free Library of Philadelphia has set up a pop-up beer garden for those looking to sip an adult beverage on the building’s fourth-floor outdoor patio. Dates for May and June are in the works but not set yet — follow the Free Library’s social media to find out when Brews and Views will return. 1901 Vine Street

Drury Beer Garden Open now The comfortable beer garden behind Opa is really year-round, but summer is obviously the best time to enjoy a sip and some spanakopita from the Greek restaurant’s kitchen. It’s open at 4 p.m. daily until seasonal hours kick in on Monday, April 29th; then, you can hit up Drury starting at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. New for this season: CBD cocktails, live music and DJs, and a monthly pop-up of sister restaurant Craftsman Row Saloon at the beer garden. 1311 Sansom Street

Dragon Beer Garden in Franklin Square Opens May 1st The Dragon Beer Garden pops up during the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square every evening from Wednesday, May 1st through Sunday, June 30th. The festival and the beer garden are ticketed — timed passes, which you can get here, are $18 to $20 for adults — but you get more than just beer: there are 28 lantern-inspired sculptures, Chinese folk artists and their wares, performances by acrobats, and kids’ activities. The festival and beer garden are open from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. nightly. 200 North 6th Street

Uptown Beer Garden Opens the second weekend in May It’s the fifth year that Uptown Beer Garden has posted up in the courtyard of the BNY Mellon Building, and they’re celebrating with five new collaboration drafts and a new cider you can’t get anywhere else (plus their mainstay Uptown IPA). This season’s opening was delayed because they’ve been making some upgrades to the space, which you’ll get to see — along with an expanded menu and some other new features — at their big grand opening bash, which is tentatively scheduled for the second weekend in May. 1735 Market Street

The Oval Opens in July This “Park on the Parkway” returns to Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art with events, live music, movie nights and activities for all ages. The official 2019 start date hasn’t been announced, but it’s generally open in deep summer — between July 4th and Labor Day. 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

The Patio at Spring Arts Opens May 17th This outdoor lounge at 10th and Hamilton comes from the folks who run the nearby Trestle Inn returns for a second season next month with breezy, midcentury Palm Springs vibe and a menu of tiki cocktail classics. Hours are 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday through summer. 10th and Hamilton Streets

Beer Gardens in Fishtown, Kensington, Northern Liberties, and Northeast Philly

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Frankford Hall Open now Stephen Starr’s German-style beer garden is open all year round, but it really gets hopping when the heat lamps are put away. Bring one friend or 30 — it’s big enough to absorb all comers. To quench the thirst of a crowd, look for five-liter keg cans of Bell’s Hop Slam for your table. 1210 Frankford Avenue

Memphis Taproom Open now Once the outdoor space was designated only for canned brews and overloaded hot dogs served from its resident food truck. But these days, the gastropub’s full menu is available outdoors, too — there’s even glassware and real cutlery, real fancy-like. They open the outdoor patio space whenever it’s good weather, so check the forecast before you make your al fresco drinking plans. 2331 East Cumberland Street

Morgan’s Pier Open now Morgan’s Pier chef-in-residence Adam Lazarick is back for another season, with a new menu of bar snacks, salads, sandwiches, and sandwiches alongside pizza-esque “fatbreads” and soft pretzels from Lost Bread Co. In addition to drinks and food, Morgan’s pier is serving up events like succulent workshops, local craft beer tastings, and live music and DJs on weekends. 221 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Canstatter Volkfest-Verein Biergarten Open Fridays from May to October This German-American club dates back to 1873 and currently boasts the largest outdoor beer garden in Northeast Philly, with five acres of picnic grounds. It’s open every Friday through October from 5 p.m until 10 p.m., with live bands (both German-themed and not) and bar food, plus a beer list heavy on the pilsner and lagers. 9130 Academy Road

Hop Angel Brauhaus Open now The breezeway biergarten at Hop Angel in Fox Chase — which is owned by the same folks behind Northeast Philly’s Grey Lodge Pub and Bonk’s Bar in Port Richmond — opens to serve thirsty customers when the weather’s good (well-behaved canine guests are welcome, too). 7980 Oxford Avenue

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Piazza Pod Park Opens in early May NoLibs’ big new open-air development will include giant art installations, a farmers’ market, and, of course, lots of food vendors and outdoor dining space. Even better, they’ve got that climate-controlled “dining pod” for when summer storms hit or the heat is too much to bear. Germantown Avenue at North Second Street

Tired Hands Biergarten Open now When Tired Hands first opened its beer garden at 2213 Frankford Avenue last fall, it was harvest-themed. Now that it’s back for the season (it opened on 4/20, of course) the theme is “Beautiful Spring Beauty.” Hit them up from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon until 10 p.m. on weekends for drafts and cans from their various locations along with their signature 333 kombucha and house blend Awake Minds cold brew coffee. 2213 Frankford Avenue

Evil Genius Beer Garden Open now The mad brewers at Evil Genius just debuted their adjoining beer garden for the season and rolled out their Sixers-inspired beer Trust the Process at the same time. New this year: more space, more seating — from barstools and high-top tables to benches and rocking chairs — and revamped decor. 1727 North Front Street

Philadelphia Brewing Company Beer Garden Open now Technically, you can drink outside at PBC any time the weather’s nice while the Peacock Room, their adjoining bar, is open (that’s 11 a.m. until midnight Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m until 9 p.m. Sunday, and 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Monday). But they’re officially kicking off the season on May 3rd, showing off additional picnic tables and bountiful new planters they’ve added to the family- and dog-friendly outdoor space. 2440 Frankford Avenue

Beer Gardens in Old City and Washington Square West

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Independence Beer Garden Opens April 25th Now in its fifth year, Michael Schulson’s beer garden on Independence Square is open from lunch till late seven days a week through fall. New this season are tournament teams for outdoor games like cornhole, bocce, and shuffleboard. The new menu includes snacks like fried cheese curds, hearty sandwiches and burgers, salads, tacos, and boozy or booze-free popsicles for dessert. 100 South Independence Mall West

Spruce Street Harbor Park, Society Hill Opens May 10th Spruce Street Harbor Park returns with a handful of Philly’s favorite restaurants set up shop on the boardwalk and the Barge. In addition to faves like Chickie’s & Pete’s and Franklin Fountain, fast-casual spot Hip City Veg is back with vegan goodies by the river. 301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Cherry Street Pier Open now The first summer season at Philly’s favorite new arts-focused riverfront hangout will, no doubt, be poppin’. The spot is open year round, but 2019’s official season opener will happen May 10th through 12th. Until then, check their Facebook for bar and food vendor hours and look forward to tons of events, like art markets featuring the Pier’s artists in residence, exhibitions, festivals, and movie screenings. 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Haas Biergarten at La Peg Opens May 5th The Haas Biergarten is kicking off their 2019 season with a Cinco de Mayo party on Sunday, May 5th, complete with a slate of Mexican food and drink specials like margaritas, Mexican Citywides, tacos, elotes, and churros. Stay for the beautiful views of the Ben Franklin Bridge lit up at night — plus live performances, dance parties, and movie nights all summer long. 140 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Admiral’s Tavern on Cruiser Olympia at Independence Seaport Museum Opens May 10th The Admiral’s Tavern is the only beer garden in the city located on the oldest steel warship in the world — and even better, a gorgeous view of the Delaware and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Hit them up every Friday and Saturday from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. this summer starting on Friday, May 10th. The $8 cover charge includes a drink ticket, and they have snacks available, too. 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest Opens May 10th The Penn’s Landing ice skating rink transforms once again into an outdoor roller skating rink and mini-golf course with a “boardwalk on the Delaware” vibe, complete with a Ferris wheel and views of the river. Official dates for 2019 haven’t been announced yet, but it’s typically s weekends-only until Memorial Day, then open seven days a week through the end of August. A 200-seat Chickie’s and Pete’s Waterfront Crabshack serves up boardwalk-style fare as well as craft beer and cocktails, and Franklin Fountain’s Confectionery Cabin offers frozen sweets. 101 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Beer Gardens in South Philly

Bok Bar Opens May 23rd Our favorite beer garden atop the Bok Building is back with stunning views of the city and a menu of Mediterranean-inflected bar food from chef Paul Garberson at Irwin’s, its year-round neighbor across the hall. 800 Mifflin Street

Pass and Stow at Citizens Bank Park Open now One of the many new additions at the Phillies ballpark this season is this family-friendly beer garden near the Third Base Gate, with 250 seats over 11,000 square feet, picnic tables, a pizza restaurant, giant TVs, and two bars. It’s open for your pre- and post-game hangouts, too. 1 Citizens Bank Way

Beer Gardens in University City and West Philly

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PHS Pop Up Garden at uCity Square Opens April 26th PHS is back west of the Schuylkill for a third season, turning a vacant space at 36th and Filbert Streets into a plant-filled, open-air beer garden. 60 North 36th Street

Pub at the Porch at 30th Street Station Opens in June While the Porch already has a rotating set of food trucks onsite for lunch every day, we’re going to have to wait a little longer to liven up our SEPTA commutes with al fresco happy hour. Pub at the Porch will pop up with drinks on the western side of the Porch Wednesdays through Fridays from 4 p.m. till dark starting in June. 2901-2949 Market Street

Watering Hole and Urban Green at the Philadelphia Zoo Open now The zoo’s flagship beer and wine garden, the Watering Hole, is back again with craft beers, soft pretzels, brats, and flatbreads seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. New this year is Urban Green, a boardwalk-style outdoor dining area featuring food trucks, boozy beverages, seating for 200 zoo-goers, and play spaces for kids. It’s open from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. daily. 3400 West Girard Avenue

Pentridge Station Opens June 1st This once-vacant lot on a Cedar Park side street was transformed into a family-friendly hangout two years ago by the owners of nearby Dahlak. Now, you can hang out and sip a beer, play giant Jenga, enjoy food truck fare, and dance to DJs Friday and Saturday nights from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. throughout the summer. They’ll also be popping up at Greensgrow West just a few blocks away for brunch on Sundays from noon until 5.pm. 5116 Pentridge Street

Parks on Tap Opens April 24th Parks on Tap is back and roving all over the city’s parks system, with first-time stops at parks in neighborhoods like Historic Rittenhouse Town, Olney, and East Falls. Avram Hornik’s FCM Hospitality is running food and drink at the pop-ups, which go from park to park Wednesdays through Sundays until September 29th. Check out the full schedule to find out when they’ll be in your neighborhood. Various locations

Beer Gardens in East Falls, Chestnut Hill, and the Main Line

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Suburban Restaurant and Beer Garden Open now With chef Eric Yost’s bona fides as a former executive chef at White Dog Cafe and Wyebrook Farm, Suburban’s beer garden grub might be the most sustainable in the region: locally sourced cheese, bacon, and produce dot the menu. The spot’s big outdoor section also serves the most restaurant-style menu of the gardens on our list, eschewing boardwalk fare for handmade pastas and full entrees in addition to the usual fries and sandwiches. 570 Wellington Square, Exton

East Falls Beer Garden Opens May 16th Sip craft beers under the Twin Bridges every third Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. at this community-run pop-up that runs from May through October. The beer garden also features rotating food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and live music. 4100 Ridge Avenue

Chestnut Hill Brewing Company Beer Garden Open now This brewery on Germantown Avenue boasts a large outdoor seating area festooned with live plants where guests can enjoy a pint and a wood-fired pizza and get comfortable on couches — a beer garden rarity — in addition to chairs. 8221 Germanown Avenue

Conshohocken Beer Garden Opens April 26th This Main Line beer garden overlooking the Schuylkill River features lots of games — ping pong, giant Jenga, cornhole, and more — in addition to beer, wine, food, and live music. So far, they’ve announced that they’ll be open from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m Fridays only through mid-June, but if 2019’s schedule is anything like last year’s, they’ll take a break for July and August and open back up in September. 2 Ash Street, Conshohocken

The Beer Garden at Longwood Gardens Opens May 9th This beer garden within an actual garden serves up Victory Brewing Co. beer, wood-fired pizzas, and sandwiches from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday evening from May 9th through August 31st, then again from September 5th through October 26th from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. It’s the perfect way to end a day strolling through what’s possibly the region’s most renowned botanical garden. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

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Pop’s Homemade Italian Ice

This month’s Old School Spotlight shines on a family-run business in South Philly that’s been servin’ up a taste of summer since the depths of the Great Depression.

As the temperatures climb back into the high-90s (hopefully for the last time this year), there’s one business that’ll help folks keep their cool the same way they have since the 1932: Pop’s Water Ice.

“Pop” was Filippo Italiano. After emigrating from his native Calabria, Italy with his wife, Teresa Scutella, Filippo worked in the Navy Yard. When the Depression hit, he found he needed extra income to make ends meet to feed his six children. Filippo turned to a tasty desert he knew from Italy: granita – crushed ice mixed with fresh fruit, juice, or fruit puree. Philadelphians called this chilly treat “water ice.” It’s also known as Italian ice. Water ice is a combination of sugar, water and various fruits blended together to a smooth consistency. This is different from other ice treats (like snow cones) which are shaved ice with syrup poured on top.

Filippo started his water ice business from a push-cart he stationed at Marconi Plaza, right across the street from the current location. He would shave the ice and add the fruit by hand. The options were limited: cherry, lemon, plus whatever fruit was in season.

Filippo eventually expanded into the current 1337 Oregon Avenue location, a former garage. Granddaughter Linda Raffa recalls how he produced water ice in the garage, “with a round wooden machine that used chopped ice, rock salt, a towel and a hand crank.” In the 1950s the first electric water ice machines came along. Filippo purchased one which is still used in the store. This allowed him to expand the store’s regular flavor offerings to include chocolate and pineapple.

“The whole family helped out with the business. Pop’s six children helped mix the flavors around the dinner table,” Linda recounts. Later, his grandchildren helped out each summer. Linda remembers how, as a teenager, she would be ready to go out with her friends. Her mother would prompt her: “It’s a hot night, grandpop’s going to be busy…he sure could use some help.”

Pop ran the shop until he was 85. He still remained active in the business after that. He would sit on the front step, watching his grandchildren who were home from college and scooping water ice. If they weren’t moving the line fast enough, he’d wave his finger and tell them to pick up the pace.

After Pop’s passing in 1987 at age 92, the grandchildren took over the business. Each brings a different skill set to the business: Linda is an accountant; cousin Phil is an attorney; cousin Michael is the sales manager in charge of inventory. They all do their part to keep the workload balanced.

In 1988 the family renovated the garage into a finished building. They slowly added new flavors: piña colada, root beer, vanilla. Watermelon was tested in 1990 and added to the menu the following year. Banana debuted in 1991. Today, over 20 flavors are offered, some seasonally.

Despite the delicious variety, Linda says, “When it’s 90 degrees and humid, our best seller is the original lemon, by far! When the weather is a little more mild, it’s chocolate.”

The family prides itself on using the freshest ingredients. In early July, when the peaches are ripe, bushels start arriving at the store from Elmer, New Jersey peach groves. “Every year folks just wait for it,” says Linda. As fall nears, the pumpkin-spice flavored water ice starts to fly out of the store. Yes, pumpkin-spice water ice.

In addition to the secret to great water ice, Pop taught his family to be charitable. Linda recalls the time Filippo made batches of water ice in the dead of winter to help a woman suffering from throat cancer who had difficulty swallowing. The shop’s charitable work includes donating water ice to a myriad of different causes and even helping neighbors with medical bills.

Pop’s Water Ice opens for the season around March 1st (depending on the weather) and closes around the Columbus Day Parade (early October).

Spring hours: 7 days a week 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Summer hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

After Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Check their Facebook page or website for more details.

Insider advice: for a special treat, try the chocolate-covered frozen bananas!

Source: http://www.passyunkpost.com/2018/08/28/pops-homemade-italian-ice/

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Lane Johnson replaces Tyron Smith in the 2019 Pro Bowl

Hey, here’s a big story for an incredibly slow news day! Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is headed to the 2019 Pro Bowl to replace Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith, who opted out of the game. This is the second year in a row Johnson has made the Pro Bowl.

While fans might not care a ton about Pro Bowl honors, Johnson certainly does. The 28-year-old blocker slept in his locker at the NovaCare Complex after learning he didn’t make the original Pro Bowl roster. He said he took as the snub as “an insult.” It clearly motivated him.

Johnson is arguably the best right tackle in the league. He had some brief struggles as he battled through a high ankle injury but there was much more good than bad in 2018. Pro Football Focus graded him as their 11th best offensive tackle. Johnson played a part in the Eagles’ ability to shut down elite pass rushers like J.J. Watt, Khalil Mack, Ryan Kerrigan, etc. late in the season.

The Eagles will now be represented by both Johnson and Malcolm Jenkins in this year’s Pro Bowl. Fletcher Cox, Zach Ertz, and Brandon Brooks were the Eagles’ original selections but Cox and Ertz opted out while Brooks (torn Achilles) obviously isn’t healthy enough to play.

The 2019 Pro Bowl will take place on Sunday, January 27.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/1/21/18191745/lane-johnson-tyron-smith-2019-pro-bowl-nfl-news-philadelphia-eagles-cowboys-right-tackle-offensive

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Four-Alarm Fire That Devoured Thrifty Irishman Warehouse In Port Richmond Placed Under Control

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A four-alarm fire devoured a warehouse with roaring flames sending thick plumes of smoke and embers into Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood, Sunday night. Firefighters placed the fire under control, but remain at the scene Monday morning putting out hot spots.

Officials say the blaze broke out at The Thrifty Irishman on East Butler Street, not far from Frankford Avenue, just after 7:15 p.m. More than a hundred firefighters battled the flames for several hours before placing it under control, just before 10 p.m.

Hakima Yassini was working inside The Thrifty Irishman warehouse before the flames began engulfing the building. She closed the warehouse around 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Two hours later, she saw several firetrucks whiz past her.

“We’re surprised with what happened,” Yassini said. “I said, ‘Oh my god, they are going to the same place where we work at so I take a turn and I see the fire.”

A blaze that put even firefighters on the defensive.

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“They started to make an aggressive interior attack, which is always what we do, and the volume quickly changed that tactic,” Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said. “They were pushed out of the building.”

Thiel said firefighters had to mount an exterior attack after being pushed out of the warehouse.

Investigators say they’re not sure what caused the fire but battling it was extremely challenging.

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More than 150 firefighters worked together on the ground while a helicopter hovered above.

The Thrifty Warehouse sells everything from clothes to furniture, but now much of it is in ruins after the raging fire burnt nearly everything inside.

Firefighters say, to their knowledge, no one has been injured in the blaze.

Fire officials say one person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/04/08/four-alarm-fire-thrifty-irishman-warehouse-port-richmond-under-control/

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Snapshots | Team Responds With Convincing Win at Utah

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Recent history says Salt Lake City hasn’t been an easy stop for the 76ers (23-13), but their latest visit to Vivint Smart Home Arena yielded another welcomed outlier.

After grinding through the start of Thursday’s game, the Sixers ultimately found their legs, quickly becoming an elite version of themselves, en route to a convincing, balanced 114-97 victory over the Utah Jazz (17-19).

The road win at Utah was the second in as many seasons for the Sixers, and matched the club’s largest road margin of victory against the Jazz since January 23rd, 1983.

The last time they beat Utah on its home floor in back-to-back years was 1987 and 1988.

“I thought we got our mojo back,” said Joel Embiid, who pumped out 23 points (9-17 fg, 2-6 3fg), 15 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks for his 31st double-double. “We got our juice back, so that was good.”

Having flown across the country the previous day, the Sixers saw only 4 of their first 16 shots drop Thursday evening, and trailed 29-22 heading into the second quarter.

At the end of the frame, things began to change.

A quick 9-2 spurt sent the Sixers into halftime with momentum, and a 57-52 advantage. They then blew things open with a 3-point shooting barrage in the third quarter, in which they matched a season-high by scoring 38 points for a second game in a row.

Before the night was done, the Sixers led by as many as 23 points.

JJ Redick paced his squad with 24 points (8-12 fg, 6-9 3fg), and hit key threes in the third to open up a double-digit edge. He called Thursday’s win “huge.”

“This is a very difficult [road trip], starting in Boston, playing a bunch of teams with playoff aspirations, teams that are in the Western Conference playoffs. It is going to be a tough trip. We had to get this one for sure.”

Assuming a key role in putting Utah away for good late in Thursday’s fourth quarter, Ben Simmons registered his fifth triple-double of the campaign. He supplied 14 points, 14 boards, 12 assists, and three steals.

Flipping the script from a tough Christmas Day overtime loss to the Boston Celtics, the Sixers outscored the Jazz, 26-7, on points off turnovers. They assisted on 31 of their 43 field goals, and sunk eight triples in the second half.

“I’m just trying to come here and get a win,” Simmons said. “We did that. We took care of business.”

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EMBIID EARNS A RING

A ring of the Sixers’ post-game locker room victory bell, that is.

With several players on Thursday turning in impact showings, Brett Brown said the decision wasn’t easy, but Joel Embiid’s defensive impact tipped the scales.

“I’ve said it many times, and I’ll say it again, he is the Defensive Player of the Year. When I look at our metrics, I’m his coach, and his impact on this team is overwhelming. I thought he showed that.”

For the second time in as many match-ups this season, Embiid outplayed Rudy Gobert, his counterpart and the reigning 2018 Defensive Player of the Year.

According to stats.nba.com, Embiid was a plus-15 in the nearly 25 minutes he and Gobert shared the court together.

SIMMONS STANDS OUT

During the Sixers’ late spurt to close the first half, Ben Simmons served as a spark. So too as the case throughout the second half, when his team seized command. Brett Brown felt the contributions of the 2018 Rookie of the Year spoke for themselves.

“He had a triple-double and was dominant. He was really committed defensively. We’re all going to look at the numbers and what I remember the most, and I think the tape will confirm it, is how dominant he was defensively.”

Joel Embiid had praise for Simmons, too.

“He’s been a great point guard. He just needs to keep doing the same thing.”

REDICK ON TARGET

JJ Redick was in prime form against Utah.

His six 3-pointers equaled his second-highest total of the season.

“First of all, I think I was patient,” he said. “I had a couple looks in transition but other than that, it was just making good reads and a lot of just one dribble 3-pointers leaning one way or another.”

In addition to his game-high 24 points, Redick also sported a game-best plus-21 rating.

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An impressive trip to Salt Lake City it was for Ben Simmons.

UP NEXT:

The Sixers will be idle Friday and Saturday, before playing their final outing of the 2018 calendar year Sunday at Moda Center in Portland (19-15).

Source: https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/buzzer-team-responds-convincing-win-utah

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