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Manayunk.com Magazine Table of Contents
Manayunk, Come see what’s in store!
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Business Savvy:Art + Science, Where The Focus Is On You
Manayunk Directory & Map
Chef Spotlight:Warm Up At Winnie’s
Manayunk Outdoors:A View To The River
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tephen Falvo, owner of Art + Science, never really had
dreams of owning his own salon. He started his career
in photography and found he was more interested in
the hair and makeup on the models than the physical
photograph, so he transitioned to the beauty industry
without looking back.
After working for 10 years, Falvo knew he wanted to open a
salon that was unlike any other. Falvo’s goal: to create a place
where stylists could create a career path, be offered benefits, see
themselves as professionals, and run a company that would always
exceed the expectations of the customers.
“I worked in many different types of salons through the years
and learned what I wanted and what I didn’t,” Falvo said.
In 2004 that goal became a reality. Art + Science opened in
Manayunk and it became a staple on Main Street and in
Philadelphia, where with its many salons and spas it can be
a challenge to distinguish yourself.
But, Art + Science has succeeded in doing just that. From
their eco-conscious mind-set to their extensive training
program for their staff, Art + Science is determined to set
themselves above the rest, especially when it comes to
customer service.
Customer service is something that Falvo has seen lacking in
many businesses, so for him, treating every client, like it’s the first
time they have walked through the salon’s doors is his philosophy.
“We treat our clients like they are guests in our home, from the
moment they call until they leave. We want you to have an
experience when you visit us, not an appointment,”
Falvo said.
Their strong customer service skills are one reason why
Art + Science’s referral business is such a huge success. Falvo
believes that 80% of their business comes from
referrals from happy customers, and the three minute
complimentary massages before every haircut, hot towel
service, and offering of a cup of hot tea all contribute to happy
satisfied clients.
The men and women behind this, the Art + Science staff, are
something to talk about as well. Falvo said the main thing he looks
for in a new team member is that they have to be nice, “because
although you can teach someone a technical haircut, you can’t
teach them to be nice,” he said.
“I don’t ever feel like it’s me who owns the business, but a team
of people that create the business who work with me,” Falvo said. “I
think having your team feel that ownership, let’s them feel that they
are
invested in
the busi-
ness.” Before
or after your
salon
treatment,
customers
can also
shop for AVE-
DA products
in the salon’s
store on the
ground level.
S
Giving free massages during appointments at Art + Science goes along with their mission to treat every client like they are guests in their home.
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Because Art + Science is an AVEDA concept salon, they retail
only AVEDA products, which are made from naturally and
organically derived ingredients.
“We provide everything you would need from head to toe – from
hair care to skin and body care,” Falvo said.
Though there are many products to choose from, Flavo
suggested some of his favorites. If you’re worrying about hair loss
and thinning, Falvo offers AVEDA’s newest line called
Invati-Solutions. Said to reduce hair loss and thinning by 33%,
the line is created with 97% naturally derived ingredients. Falvo
said the Green Science Skin care line is also a must try to help with
anti-aging because it uses ingredients that work from the
inside out.
For those suffering from dry winter hair, Falvo suggests their
in-store Botanical therapy treatment that can be added on to your
cut or color in just an extra five minutes. Falvo also recommends
trying their Dry Remedy System of shampoo, conditioner, and a
treatment mask. Use the mask once a week for 10 minutes and
you’ll be sure to see results, he said.
If dry skin is your issue, Falvo said this time of year is the best
time for facials and body wraps. He suggests their Botanical Skin
Resurfacing facial to remove dry skin or their Caribbean Therapy
Body Treatment with a seaweed mask to increase moisture.
“Most people think that applying heavy moisturizers is what they
should do, but you have to remove the dry surface cells first,”
Falvo said.
If you’re still on the hunt for a good Valentine’s Day gift,
Art + Science offers couples massages and facial treatments in a
couple’s spa room, so they, “can provide a complete day of services
with your loved one by your side,” Falvo said.
Pick out anything pink and red in the store, like lipsticks or
blushes, and get a special promotion too. And if you can’t make up
your mind, gift cards can always be ordered from their
web site.
Falvo originally chose Manayunk as his businesses home
because of its central location and has since loved watching it grow
and change since opening in 2004. He also enjoys the sense of
comradery between the businesses.
“I believe we have a community of business owners that want to
be successful and know that we can all work together to make that
happen,” Falvo said. “Where else can you go that on one street
there are five hair salons and we are all successful.”
In the future, Falvo is hoping to expand his brand into center city
and the suburbs, but for now he’s focusing on continuing to grow
his team and presence in Manayunk and possibly offering organic
nail services to their menu.
“Art + Science is definitely fulfilling my dreams and then some,”
Falvo said. “My biggest joy is to watch my team grow.”
To learn more about Art + Science visit artplusscience.com and be sure
to sign up for their newsletter to get news on product launches and
promotions by clicking on “Beauty Alerts”.
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FIND A MERCHANT Locate a store or restaurant and find their red block letter for their map location. MDC Members are listed in bold.
APPAREL Armen’s Custom Tailor Studio - F
Benjamin Lovell Shoes - J
Greene Street Consignment - J 4313 Main St. 267-335-5478
His Rags Her Riches - T
Manayunk Greenworks - M 4235 Main St. 973-698-7057
Nicole Miller - L 4249 Main St. 215-930-0307
Octavio Miles - L
Paula Hian Design - E 106 Gay St. 215-487-2762
Remix - G 4355 Main St. 215-487-6590
The Attic - I
Tag Denim - H
Touchables - J
VAMP Boutique - M
Worn Yesterday - N
BARS & NIGHTLIFE Ashes Cigar Bar - A
Beat Street Station - E (Cresson St.)
Castle Roxx Café - S (Cresson St.)
Cresson Inn - E (Cresson St.)
Flat Rock Saloon - J
J.D. McGillicuddy’s - J 111 Cotton St. 215-930-0209
Mad River - P 4100 Main St. 215-482-2666
Main Street Bar & Grill - M
Pitchers Pub - H
DINING Agiato Paninoteca & Enoteca - G 4359 Main St. 215-482-9700
Bayou Bar & Grill - M 4245 Main St. 215-482-2560
Bella Trattoria - K 4258 Main St. 215-482-5556
Bourbon Blue - K 2 Rector St. 215-508-3360
Cactus Cantina - M 4243 Main St. 267-385-6249
Performance Kitchens - C
Pompanoosuc Mills - P 4120 Main St. 215-508-3263
Pottery Barn - N
Sleepy’s Mattress Store - Q
TransAmerican Office Furniture - U 4001 Main St. 215-482-8550
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES A.I. Poland Jewelers - G 4347 Main St. 215-483-1316
Bendi Jewelry - I
Gary Mann Jewelers - G 4349 Main St. 215-482-7051
Martin J. Pulli Jeweler - I 4337 Main St. 215-508-4610
The Eyeglass Works - F 4407 Main St. 215-487-2711
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Main Street Music - B 4444 Main St. 215-487-7732
Society Hill Dance Academy - E 4401 Cresson St. 215-482-1611
The Grape Room - I (Grape St.)
United Arts Movie Theater - W
PET SERVICES Canine Clippers - G (Cresson St.)
Doggie Style - G
Main Street Animal Clinic - I 4331 Main St. 215-487-1037
Top Tails - J (Cotton St.)
Walk This Way - K
SPORTS & FITNESS Awakenings Pole Fitness - O 4151 Main St. 610-348-7165
Bryn Mawr Running Company - H
Cadence Cycling & Multisport - I
Hotbox Yoga - O
Human Zoom Bikes & Boards - O 4159 Main St. 215-487-7433
Joltin’ Jabs - J 4303 Main St. 215-482-4802
Manayunk Sport & Social Club - M 4245 Main St. 215-696-7969
RowZone Indoor Rowing Studio - F
Sweat Fitness - O
Triumph Motorcycles - T
Yoga On Main - G
MManayunk, CCome see what’s in store! Yanako Sushi - L 4255 Main St. 215-215-1215
Zesty’s Restaurant - H 4382 Main St. 215-483-6226
FOOD SPECIALTY Angelo & Josephine’s Gourmet - M
Agiato Bread Company - G
Café Volo - H
Caputo’s Pizzeria - M 4229 Main St. 215-483-2780
Chloe’s Corner - N 4162 Main St. 215-482-5600
Dice’s Deli - B
Frak’s Steaks - F (Cresson St.)
Main Street Market - G 4345 Main St. 215-482-9500
Mike’s Pizza - Q
Mom’s Bake at Home Pizza - B 4457 Main St. 215-482-1044
Palm Tree Market - G 4366 Cresson St. 215-621-6765
Riverside Pizza - M 4217 Main St. 215-482-7400
Starbucks - E
Sweet Elizabeth’s Cakes - F 4409 Main St. 267-331-8949
Sorrentino’s Deli - F (Cresson St.)
Tommy Gunns American Barbeque - X
Village Spices - N
Whirled Peace - I 4321 Main St. 215-487-0489
Wine & Spirits Shoppe - W
Yunk’s Café - Q
GALLERIES Artesano Iron Works - A (Cresson St.)
Latitudes Gallery - I
Mediterranean Accents - M
Orbit Art Gallery - K 4312 Main St. 215-508-6728
Soft Illusions Fine Art Gallery - M 4203 Main St. 215-483-1188
Sunrise in Tibet - L
Vision of Tibet - M
White Stone Gallery - M
GIFTS & SPECIALITY Clairvoyant Monica - H 4400 Main St. 215-508-1400
DIGS - J
Fleur Flowers - K
Good Vibrationz - Q 4107 Main St. 215-483-6900
J & J Computer Services - M
Lynece Austin Photography - M
MeadowSweet Vintage - H
Nex Level Wireless - I 4327 Main St. 267-498-7046
RevivalSmith - M
Salon L’Etoile Beauty Boutique - H 4360 Main St. 215-483-2500
Spectrum Scientific - F
Susan Beard Photography - Z 123 Leverington Ave. 215-483-1990
The Little Apple - G 4353 Main St. 267-335-4968
The Spiral Bookcase - I 112 Cotton St. 215-482-0704
Three Potato Four - Y
HEALTH & BEAUTY 5th Avenue Hair Studio - F (Levering)
Art + Science Salon & Spa - L 4259 Main St. 215-482-2242
Beans Beauty Store & Salon - F 4405 Main St. 215-487-3333
Chinese Tai Chi Center - D
Chop Shop - O
Christie’s Nails & Tanning - B
Cinderella Nails - G
CVS Pharmacy - U
Dyanna’s Nails - M
Grimaldi’s Hair - S
Fedora Salon & Spa - O
Kadillac Tattoo - G (Cotton St.)
Kings Barber - L
Lou Tallerico - C
Le’ Pink Champu’ - M
Salon L’Etoile - H 4360 Main St. 215-483-2500
Style of Man - B
Tutis Barber Stylist - H
HOME FURNISHINGS Carson Wood Furnishings - T
Consignment Marketplace - T 4001 Main St. 215-298-9534
Dwelling - R 4050 Main St. 215-487-7400
Furniture Lifestyle - H
Furniture Workshop - G (Levering St.)
Ligne Roset - Q 4131 Main St. 215-487-2800
Chabaa Thai Bistro - G 4371 Main St. 215-483-1979
Couch Tomato Café and Bistro - L 102 Rector St. 215-483-2233
Derek’s Restaurant - F 4411 Main St. 215-483-9400
Gemelli - O 4161 Main St. 215-487-1230
Hikaru - H 4348 Main St. 215-487-3500
Han Dynasty - H 4356 Main St. 215-508-2066
Il Tartufo - I
Jakes & Coopers Wine Bar - G 4365 Main St. 215-483-0444
Kildare’s Irish Pub - E 4417 Main St. 215-482-7242
Laxmi’s Indian Grille - C
Lucky’s Last Chance - C 4421 Main St. 215-509-6005
Machismo Burrito Bar - H
Main Street Munchies - J
Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant - P 4120 Main St. 215-482-8220
Manayunk Diner - W
Meze Café - J 4311 Main St. 215-509-6393
Sapphire - Q 4141 Main St. 215-508-0336
The Manayunk Tavern - M 4247 Main St. 267-335-2121
U.S. Hotel Bar and Grill - A
Winnie’s Le Bus - K 4266 Main St. 215-487-2663
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f you haven’t already noticed, Winnie’s LeBus has a
new look. The hot topic of discussion, the new facade.
Chef John O’Brien, said customers began commenting
on the new changes immediately, including the new
awning and a new gray and black classic sign, that has
replaced the pastel colored sign of the past.
“We wanted a fresher and cleaner
look,” O’Brien said of the changes.
“We are always adding new,
exciting, and fresh menu items.”
But people still come in every
morning just for the bread, which is
why Winnie’s still holds their roots in
LeBus by serving their fresh made
breads that are delivered daily every
morning. They also serve homemade goods as well, with their
new addition being plain, blueberry or cranberry corn muffins in
mini and full size.
Besides the new exterior, owner Winnie Clowry said there will
be changes coming to the interior as well, including updates to
the bar, softer earth toned paint colors, and murals featuring the
Manayunk Bridge, Bike Race, and Arts Festival.
“I wanted to feature local Manayunk landmarks to maintain the
neighborhood feel,” Winnie said.
Although LeBus has transformed throughout the years, Winnie’s
has remained a lasting staple in the community where you can
hangout and get great food made from healthy natural ingredients.
“It always had a neighborhood feel since the beginning,” said
O’Brien. “Most servers live in the
area and most of the customers are
local too.”
O’Brien began working at the
restaurant back in 1992, when it
was called LeBus Main Street
before Winnie bought it in 2003.
When asked why he has stuck
around so long, O’Brien replied,
“because I like Winnie, but who doesn’t.”
“I’ve always felt very comfortable here with the style of food
and cuisine, and we have a great staff – the food, the people, the
décor,” O’Brien said. “It’s not uptight or pretentious, we don’t have
white table clothes, it’s just real relaxed.”
Keeping up with the relaxed homemade theme, Winnie’s
features heartier dishes during the winter months to keep you
IIt always had a neighborhood feel since the beginning.“
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warm and full. Dishes like their Pappardelle Pasta with Wild
Mushroom Ragu and Turkey Pot Pie with Buttermilk Crust
are two winter favorites.
Though the menu at Winnie’s is ever changing,
O’Brien said there are few staples that will always
remain his favorites. The Blue Colorado Salad,
made with homemade ancho chili glazed chicken
and the French Toast, made with thick slices are
French Brioche are
his two picks.
If you’re in need of a good bowl of soup, the daily
soup options, which are made from scratch every
morning at 6 am are perfect for a warm winter lunch
or dinner. Everyday Winnie’s offers one
vegetarian and one non-vegetarian soup option
along with their famous Turkey Chilli with Grilled
Cornbread and their Vegetarian Chilli, both
customer favorites.
Winnie’s bartenders and staff also develop
seasonal drink specials offered during happy hours
and dinners. Drinks like hot spiked apple cider,
winter sangria and their new drink called the
cinnamon bun, made with rum, cinnamon, brown
sugar and whipped cream, are currently featured.
“It tastes just like the real thing,” O’Brien said of
the cinnamon bun drink.
Because Winnie’s has been the location for so many first dates
and engagements over the years, Winnie said Valentine’s Day
weekend tends to be really nostalgic.
Winnie’s has updated their façade with a fresh look and their new black and gray sign has been the hot topic of discussion in Manayunk.
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n case you haven’t heard, Venice Island in Manayunk
is undergoing a major transformation. What once was
a parking lot and an outdated community recreation
center is now a major construction site.
Symbolic of what is to come is the unencumbered
view to the River from this stretch of land. The planned
project will continue this visual connection to the river as well as
create other opportunities for visitors to experience
nature firsthand.
Brought about by the need to build an underground water
storage basin, the final product of this project by the Philadelphia
Water Department will include state of the art recreation and
performing arts facilities, athletic courts, children’s play area
and parking.
The site design reflects sustainable, ecologically sensitive
stormwater management design and riverbank restoration, while
providing a much-needed public space in Manayunk. It will
enhance what is already a popular recreational hub frequented
by bicyclists, runners, birdwatchers, fishermen, kayakers and dog
walkers. Concurrent projects on the Canal and Towpath will also
serve to enhance recreational resources.
Come visit the Visitors Gateway located at the Manayunk Development
Corporation at 4312 Main Street. Open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through
Friday, the gateway features an interactive touch screen kiosk as well as
trail maps. Or learn about all there is to do and the progress of projects by
going online to destinationschuylkillriver.org.
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