Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design

Designing (and Decorating) Your New Home on a Budget with Meg Rodgers

So you’ve finished unpacking the boxes and now the REAL work begins. Because you’ve just realized you own nothing more than a few dishes and a mattress from your old apartment and now you have a whole HOUSE to fill.

To help you through this stressful time, we talked with Marguerite Rodgers of Marguerite Rodgers Design, who founded an interior design business in 1991 and specializes in high end residential design.

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Royal Boucherie Debuts In Philadelphia’s Historic Old City District

The American Brasserie, From Celebrated Chef Nicholas Elmi, Features An Extensive Charcuterie and Raw Bar Selection, As Well As Classic Cocktails.

Royal Boucherie’s Suzanne O’Brien and her team, along with Meg Rodgers and Brian Bendel of Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design, worked diligently to preserve and enhance the building’s historical charm and integrity. The bi-level, 150-seat space features restored finishes such as original pine flooring dating back to the 1830’s, as well as tin ceilings, antique light fixtures, exposed brick walls. Royal Boucherie boasts a jovial and sophisticated atmosphere, outfitted throughout with dark woods and stone accents. On the first floor, two Brunswick-style bars anchor the space, one dedicated to the restaurant’s oyster and raw seafood offerings with eight seats. Intimate seating towards the back features a fireplace with an elegant carved chestnut mantel, where guests may opt for one of the comfortable tufted banquettes or bistro-style tables. An ornate wooden staircase leads guests to the upper level “Sitting Room,” which features additional seating for up to 40, as well as a third bar. An outdoor garden terrace can accommodate up to 35 in the warmer months.

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20 years in Old City: An oral history of Fork Restaurant

In 1997, Wharton graduates Ellen Yin and Roberto Sella partnered to launch a new restaurant in Philadelphia. Called Fork, it would make an immediate impression in Old City, which was in the throes of a transformation from a former industrial and manufacturing hub to a loft district populated by artists and creatives. Two decades later, Fork is not only still open, it’s busier than ever.

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Please join us in celebrating 150 years of the Pennsylvania SPCA!

Bark & Whine Gala
Saturday, November 4, 2017
URBN at the Navy Yard
5000 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112
6:30 – 10:30 PM

The Pennsylvania SPCA’s signature event, Bark & Whine, is slated for Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Urban Outfitters, Inc. in the Navy Yard. This year will mark a very special time in our history as we celebrate 150 years of protecting animals in Pennsylvania, so it is only fitting that our signature event reflects this monumental accomplishment! This year’s event will include cocktails, dinner and dancing while we honor fellow animal advocates Patty & Larry Bowa, Pepper Hamilton LLP, and Governor Ed Rendell. Click here to view the invitation or click here to purchase tickets.

Royal Boucherie named one of The 13 Most Anticipated Restaurants in Philadelphia, Fall 2017 by Eater Philadelphia

Royal Boucherie

Location: 52 S. 2nd Street, Old City

Key Players: Nicholas Elmi, David Frank, Stephen Simons

The Situation: Laurel’s Nick Elmi, of Top Chef fame, is teaming up with restaurateurs Dave Frank and Stephen Simons, who know how to put together a top-notch bar: They’re behind Royal Tavern, Khyber Pass Pub, Triangle Tavern, Cantina Los Caballitos, and Cantina Dos Segundos, and moved more into the chef-driven space with Jesse Ito’s Royal Sushi and Izakaya. The Elmi-helmed venture is two levels, with a bar and a dining area on the first floor and an outdoor garden with seating for about 30 on the second floor. The second floor will also have a lounge that can be used as a private dining room. The menu will focus on charcuterie, salumi, and a raw bar.

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Nick Elmi to Open Bar in Old City Designed by Marguerite Rodgers

After his first hit restaurant, Laurel, Top Chef winner Nick Elmi chose to get into the bar game. He opened a sneaky-good cocktail and wine bar right next door to his intimate 22-seater called ITV and gave East Passyunk diners an elegant spot to snack on things like beef fat biscuits and caviar. And it’s great — the New York Times even singled it out in a feature piece with the likes of only three other restaurants (powerhouses): Kanella, Vedge, and Vernick.
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A PANORAMA of Art Presented by BROOKE LANIER

Artist meet and greet to benefit Women Against Abuse at Panorama Wine Bar. Twenty percent of art sales will be donated to WAA. To purchase tickets, click here.

The mission of Women Against Abuse is to provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education. To learn more visit www.womenagainstabuse.org