Professional Documents
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Jared Blash
Galaxy Uninterrupted
MAN OVERBOARD
Pamela Ptak
Wearing Life Brilliantly
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MUSI C
Man Overboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LOCAL MUSI C
Manifested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
OUTDOOR DI NI NG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GALLERY
New Hope Welcomes the Red Tulip Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Scott Dinesen, DO:
Revolutionizing Surgery With Robotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
A CLOSER LOOK
Pamela Ptak: Wearing Life Brilliantly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SUMMER GETAWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
FASHI ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
COMMUNI TY
Canines on the Catwalk 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
FOOD & DI NI NG
Doylestown Inn Unveils The Hattery Stove & Still . . . . . . . 58
Publisher:
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Editor:
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Art Director:
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Photography:
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Contributing Writers:
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Rene Cauller
Brenda Hillegas
Corinne Pulsinelle
Dalissa Reeder
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Cover photo:
By Jared Blash
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Man Overboard is a band
known to defend pop punk.
The South Jersey group holds
true to this motto by non-stop
tours lled with upbeat, pop-
laced punk inuenced by bands
like Blink-182, Taking Back
Sunday, and The Promise Ring.
With the one year anniversary
of their third studio album,
Heart Attack, approaching,
Man Overboard is hitting the
road (again) for a headlining
tour which wraps in Philadelphia
on June 21st.
A Dedicated Band
with Local Ties
and Tours
Were from South Jersey and
the capital of South Jersey is
ummPhilly, the bands rhythm
guitarist, Justin Collier, jokes.
We all grew up going to shows
in Philly since its 15 minutes
and a $5 toll away from us.
BY BRENDA HILLEGAS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALLY NEWBOLD
We are really grinding ourselves to the bone
right now, but we cant really complain. We have
the best job ever. Justin Collier
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The band, consisting of Collier,
Zac Eisenstein, Nik Bruzzese, Wayne
Wildrick, and Joe Talarico, even holds
their annual holiday show in Philadelphia.
The Lost Tape Collective takes place
at The Theatre of Living Arts a few days
after Christmas, bringing a variety of
bands to share the stage. Since their tla
show in 2013, and even before then, the
band has been on tour non-stop with
hardly any downtime. Though the guys
have been wearing themselves thin,
Collier isnt about to complain.
We toured the usa, Australia, and Asia
last fall from October 8th to December
31st with a total of eight or nine days at
home in there. Then we had three weeks
[of] before a month in Europe, says
Collier. We are really grinding ourselves
to the bone right now, but we cant really
complain. We have the best job ever.
Most of April was spent touring in
support of Marylands pop/punk All Time
Low. Theyll have three weeks to relax
before the next tour starts on May 20th
in Montreal and this time theyre
headlining a tour of their own. Collier
and his bandmates are fully prepared
to bring out some material that fans have
never experienced live before.
Instead of the typically 30 or 40
minute support set, we will be doing
a nice long set full of old and new songs,
he says. Though, after a few weeks of
shows, Collier says the band does get
bored with the set list and they typically
have a few extra songs they swap in
and out to keep things fresh.
When [we] only get a 30 minute
set, we just play the favoritesDead
End Dreams, Montrose, Love Your
Friends, Where I Left You. Since this
is a headliner, we will be trying out some
songs we have never done live before,
some oldies that have been in the closet
and even some new ones that we havent
done live yet.
Man Overboard typically prefers to play
the newer songs since we havent burned
ourselves out on them yet, but Collier
enjoys the old songs just as much because
of the response of the fans. He encourages
the Man Overboard fans to take to the
bands social networks and submit their
requests for songs to be played live. This is
a band that loves to get their fans involved
and constantly has a contest going. In
April, they teamed up with Ultimate Ears
to give away concert tickets, meet and
greet packages, merchandise, earphones,
albums and more.
We are always trying to get everyone
involved with our current happenings,
Collier says. So be on the look out for
new things. I cant let the cat out of the
bag yet!
The last tour-stop on Man Overboards
Heart Attack Tour takes place at The
Theatre of Living Arts with Transit,
Forever Came Calling, and Knuckle Punch.
A nale at a place almost considered home
for the band seems tting, especially
since Heart Attack was also recorded
in this area, at Will Yips Studio 4 in
Conshohocken.
Hes probably the coolest person
in Conshohockenafter Jack Romano
[of Romano Guitar Repair] and the
staf of Chiangmai restaurant, says
Collier. But really, Wills reputation,
recommendations and sound recordings
were what made us want to work with
him. Meeting him at his studio sealed
the deal. We hit it of right away and
had a blast making the album together.
The group is taking a well deserved
break after touring to support the album
by enjoying July and August vacationing
and spending time with family. Collier
assures me theyll be working on some
great new stuf, though, but he prefers
to keep it hush hush for now. Until then,
just know that this is a band who is truly
grateful for everything that has come
their way.
Every album, every tour, every Tweet,
every letterwe appreciate it all and
thank our supporters for everything,
says Collier. If it ended tomorrow, we
would still be thankful. | r
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www.defendpoppunk.com.
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BY DALISSA REEDER
PHOTOGRAPHY BY FABIEN ROUSSELOT
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ocal band Manifested brings their
progressive dance rock sound
back to the Triumph Brewing
Company in New Hope on June 14.
Its been almost a year since we last
interviewed the band comprised of Mike
Rabito (guitar, vocals, synthesis and
loops), Chris Mario (bass, vocals and
Ableton Live) and Steve Slaughter (drums
and percussion). Since that time, they
have added second guitarist Bhauraw
Avhad to their lineup, who previously
produced their debut record. For the past
year, they have been rocking up and
down the East Coast with shows all the
way from Providence ri to Norfolk, va
playing with bands such as Aqueous,
Fikus, The Jauntee, Elephant Wrecking
Ball, The Hornitz, The Indobox and more.
Rabito says, The band is sounding better
than ever. We are posting all of our live
shows on SoundCloud and there is a lot
of new material that we are planning on
getting recorded in the fall. Their steady
stream of shows has contributed to their
creativity. After a late night in Boston,
we headed to Providence exhausted,
arrived before the venue opened and
slept in a park. Fortunately, when youre
that tired, youll fall asleep anywhere!
A steady string of similar circumstances
create a dreamy atmosphere that caters to
some great music, says Rabito.
Along with their new set of upcoming
East Coast shows, the band is also
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an integrative collective celebration of
harmony in the universe, will feature
bands such as Manifested, Lettuce, Keller
Williams, Consider the Source, Jimkata,
Kalya Scintilla and more. There will be
two stages for bands along with a dj
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area in order to keep the music owing
throughout the weekend. An eclectic
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New Hope, PA
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What perfect place to spend a lazy summer
afternoon or evening than Triumphs
outdoor patio and lounge situated by
the quaint New Hope-Ivyland Railroad.
Kick back and enjoy one of their seasonal
summer beers crafted on-site or a locally-
inspired cocktail with your meal. And,
feel free to bring your favorite canine
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Enjoy canal side dining at the
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restaurant menu as well as seasonal
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You cant get much more New
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ofers old-world charm in the heart
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When the chill of spring has passed it is to time
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a cozy nook for a romantic dinner, a large lounge
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The Lambertville Station
Stockton Inn
Bobby Simones
The Logan Inn
Mesquito Grille
New Britain Inn
Triumph Brewing Company
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Stockton Inn
1 Main St.
Stockton, NJ
(609) 397-1250
www.stocktoninn.com
The Garden Patio at Stockton Inn is
the best outdoor escape when youre
looking for a breath of fresh air. Al fresco
dining and drinks are a perfect way to
enjoy the great outdoors during warmer
months. The Inns colonial-inspired
menu incorporates only the freshest
and highest quality ingredients with an
emphasis on seafood.
Mesquito Grille
128 W State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 230-7427
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Doylestowns destination for Best of
Bucks wings, 200 craft and imported
beers, and great bbq featuring spare ribs,
brisket and pulled pork from the smoker.
The Grille also has the nest, fresh
Angus burgers, chicken and seafood in
the area. Located in Doylestowns original
2nd story outdoor balcony, the Grilles
enclosed seating for 25 around a cozy bar
is perfect for people watching or enjoying
a summer breeze.
Bobby Simones
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Doylestown, PA
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Nestled between the restaurant and
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Bucks Countys hot spot for outdoor
food, fun and entertainment. The
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New Britain Inn
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New Britain, PA 18901
(215) 348-1968
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The New Britain Inn features the largest
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Stockton Inn
Bobby Simones
The Logan Inn
Mesquito Grille
New Britain Inn
Triumph Brewing Company
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Jared Blash
Galaxy Uninterrupted
BY CORINNE PULSINELLE
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n clear skies between sunset and
sunrise, Jared Blash drives 45 minutes
north of his New Hampshire
residence to capture our galaxy over
the coast. While Blash has an elaborate
archive of images to choose from, it
is easy to gravitate toward his body
of personal work which reveals what
happens while most of us have our eyes
shut. Meanwhile his shutter captures
all of the beautiful things that happen
while most people focus their energy
on the everyday hustle, states Blash.
Blashs photographs demonstrate
a sophisticated level of control over
his equipment. Consistently capturing
images which reveal what cannot be
seen in real time takes more skill than
simply hitting a button on a nice camera.
With practically no light, Blash can piece
together images that have overwhelming
clarity. Blash keeps a close eye on the
moon cycle and cloud radar to plan his
expeditions. As long as there is going
to be a new moon and clear skies, I will
be out shooting, explains Blash.
Blash is a Doylestown Pennsylvania
native who grew up with two brothers and
sisters, one who later became a marine.
Although not from a family of photographers
per se, Blash is now accompanied by
a brother on many of his photographic
expeditions. Whether or not his interest
in capturing images is genetic, Blash
distinctly remembers the signicance
of the day his friend let him borrow
a lm camera. His rst subjects were his
friends on skateboards. Feeling a necessity
to own one himself, Blash eventually
purchased his rst Canon dslr.
Unique to his development as
a photographer is the fact that Blash was
almost completely self taught. While he
has gained many comrades in the industry
along the way, Blash did not take the
traditional route of photography schooling
to learn how to use a camera. Instead he
has combined nancial foresight and a diy
approach to master his equipment. In his
words, Rather than spending all of that
money on college, I chose to buy cameras
and equipment. I mainly used the internet
to learn how to use it.
Even though Blash can predetermine
the outcome of a photo based on how he
adjusts his equipment, his technique still
combines elements of risk and surprise.
He manually sets his camera on a track
to record the sky, and then walks away
from it for the night. The camera continues
to move using a motion controlled set up,
capturing roughly 300 shots in the course
of one night. According to Blash, I have
a general idea of what the shots are going
to look like, and a lot of the time this is
how they come out. But there are also times
when I think I have the shot set up to
produce a certain image, and the next day
they are even better than what I expected.
It is almost like a natural reveal.
Blashs work has a very intense natural
clarity that feels overwhelming because
we are able to view multiple phenomenons,
both in the galaxy and at ground level, all
in one image. His equipment may not be
foreign to others in his eld, but he sets up
harsh compositions that highlight action
overhead and create polished reections
of parts of the landscape. While the sky
contains most of the variables throughout
the night, rocks, trees, mountains and
water also appear supernatural and
sensational in the resulting images. Blashs
images give us the opportunity to see both
land and sky in a surreal way, although he
hardly makes any manipulations to the
photographs afterward.
In 2014, the world of photo manipulation
has gotten to a point where a person
skilled in Photoshop can digitally paint
the night sky so realistically it will make
you look twice. Many of us have formulated
strong opinions in favor of heavy photo
editing or presenting photography
as is. The fear over what may become
obsolete alongside an efort to maintain
photographic purity turns some old
schoolers away from any kind of digital
dark room. Blash is someone who might
just bridge this gap between extreme
opinions because although he clearly
appreciates technology, he never falls
guilty of over-editing. According to him,
I use Photoshop for a lot of things but
never to fake a photo. For example, I may
use it to stitch together a panorama or to
make minor adjustments.
Adding to the integrity of Blashs
images is the fact that he does not make
any big statements about himself as an
artist, nor does he attempt to identify with
any particular movement. At the same
time he manages to maintain focus on
the experiences that strike a chord with
him personally. And while he may need
a full expedition to nd a clear night sky
during a new moon, he is also sitting back
and enjoying the process. When I am
shooting the milky way I feel extremely
relaxed and peaceful. I work hard to get
the right image but I am not concerned
with having to make sure everything is
perfect. The only critic I am concerned
about is myself.
Blash is a prolic photographer whose
work will continue to nd new avenues as
he reacts to changing times. While most
of us are more likely to nd ourselves in
a shopping center than a remote coast
in the pitch black of night, Blash makes
the midnight sky accessible to anyone
carrying a smart phone or at home
on their computer. He pieces together
panoramas and creates stop motion
sequences for those of us who require
a good reason to sit still. And while
he hasnt been too concerned with the
printing process in the past, Blash leaves
us with an indication of more to come.
I would love to eventually see my work
as a huge mural-sized print. | r
Find more from Jared Blash on Facebook
and Instagram, including videos, time-lapse,
and work you havent seen.
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/JaredBlashVisuals
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New Hope Welcomes
the Red Tulip Gallery
BY DALISSA REEDER
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY
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xcitement is in store for the Red
Tulip Gallery this summer as they
celebrate their rst anniversary
in May 2014 and move into their new
space in New Hope, pa. All of the work
featured in the gallery is hand-crafted
by artists who are members of the Bucks
County chapter of the Pennsylvania
Guild of Craftsmen. The Guild is a non-
prot organization, celebrating 70 years
of nurturing craftsmen in Pennsylvania
and educating the public about ne craft.
With that mission behind the Red Tulip,
its not unusual to come in and nd
a demo in progress, or encounter an artist
working on his or her craft. Member
Karen Goeller says, Unlike a traditional
art gallery, we do not have themed shows.
Instead, our member artists work is
shown year round, with new collections
and artists rotating in on an ongoing
basis. With artists working in media
ranging from pottery, glass blowing,
stained glass, home decor, jewelry, wood,
ber and more, there is something for
everyone. And, the gallery is stafed by
these same artists who are ready to share
their knowledge and passion for craft
the moment you walk through the door.
The grand opening celebration will run
from May 31June 29, with special events
planned for each weekend. Festivities
during the opening weekend, May 31
June 2, will include meeting most of the
featured artists, live demos and indulging
in tasty treats. | r
For more information, visit redtulipcrafts.com,
email info@redtulipcrafts.com or call
215-454-0496. The gallery is located at
19C West Bridge Street in New Hope, PA.
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t first thought, the idea of robotic
surgery might seem a little
unsettling; lying on an operating
table, with a four-limbed machine
hovering above you, its arms pointing
at your abdomen.
But on second thought, theres a person
behind that machine, who is able to
operate with incredible precision with the
help of the robotic assistant. He or she
can perform an operation as significant
as a hysterectomy through an incision
smaller than your pinky, and can have
you home within a day, and back to
normal activities within a week.
These are the benefits of the da Vinci
robotic surgical system, according
to ob-gyn specialist Dr. Scott Dinesen,
of Doylestown based Dinesen & Associates.
Dinesen, who practices out of his private
office in the Doylestown Hospital
Medical Office Building, has been
using the innovative machine for over
five years and is a major proponent
of its abilities.
Ive always been interested in minimally
invasive surgeries, so when the system came
out, I took a look to see if it was something
When I operate traditionally with
laparoscopic surgery, I have to use
my right hand to hold the scope.
With the robotic surgery, the scope
is held in place by itself, so youre
able to use both hands to pick up
tissue and hold it very gently,
Scott Dinesen, DO
worthwhile, Dinesen says. I found it to be
a really neat tool, that made my surgeries
easier and faster, and was much less
painful and burdensome for patients.
While performing da Vinci surgeries,
Dinesen controls the robot from
a separate console, using a three-
dimensional video screen and ring-like
controls. From there hes able to use the
machines arms to enter into the abdomen
through one to five incisions, not unlike
laparoscopic surgery, which Dinesen
specialized in prior to using the da Vinci
robot. However, Dinesen says the
new system is like having an extra set
of hands.
When I operate traditionally with
laparoscopic surgery, I have to use my
right hand to hold the scope. With the
robotic surgery, the scope is held in place
by itself, so youre able to use both hands
to pick up tissue and hold it very gently,
Dinesen says, adding that the robot
also allows for greater flexibility. With
laparoscopic surgery, the instruments
are rigid. Its like an elbow joint, whereas
the da Vinci is a wrist where I can rotate
360 degrees.
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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF
THE OFFICE OF DR. DINESEN
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When interest rates begin to rise, investors
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There are various ways to manage that
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If you own a bond fund, you can check the
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Balancing competing risks
Bonds may be affected most directly by
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Companies that didnt take advantage
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On the other hand, declining bond values
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Dinesen says the da Vinci system
is becoming ubiquitous in his practice,
which he first opened in 1995. Originally
from Levittown, Dinesen studied across
the country before serving his residency
at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem.
He and his wife decided to settle in Bucks
County, and identified Doylestown
as a good place to raise their children.
I just kind of opened an office and
said, Here I am, Dinesen says. Things
were slow for a little while, but within
a few years we were growing very rapidly
and ended up delivering a lot of babies.
Eventually, Dinesens practice grew
enough to warrant the hiring of a second
specialist, Dr. Melanie Ware, and the
move into the Medical Office Building.
In addition to hysterectomies, Dinesen
also found himself performing
myomectomies (the removal of a fibroid)
and tubal ligation reversals (untying
tubes) among his most common
operative procedures.
Dinesen says that traditional methods
for each of these surgeries involve
Cesarean-like incisions, or the less-
invasive laparoscopic surgery. Now,
however, Dinesen prefers to use the
da Vinci system where possible to
benefit the patients recovery.
The incisions Im using are a third-
to a half- inch. You have less blood loss,
the pain is minimal, and the amount
of medications and time you spend in
the hospital is less, Dinesen says. The
return to normal activity is probably the
next best thing; the day of surgery you
can eat, walk, and go to the bathroom,
and the next day you can drive home
and use the stairs.
Despite all of the benefits of the
da Vinci machine, some have raised
concerns of the possible complications
that can arise from robotic surgery.
However, a Feb. 2013 study from the
Journal of the American Medical
Association, which looked at the cases
of 264,000 women who underwent
a hysterectomy from 2007 to 2010, found
that complication rates between robot-
assisted and laparoscopic surgeries
were nearly identical. While many of
the complaints about the da Vinci system
alleged that the operating surgeons
were not adequately trained for the
device, Dinesen says he has been one
of the leading doctors nationwide to
use the technology.
I trained to use the device at the
University of Pennsylvania, when
surgeons from all over the country acted
as proctors to make sure we were doing
the procedure correctly, Dinesen says.
And because I had done so many of
these procedures, when a single-incision
method was developed, I was contacted
by the company to see if I want to become
trained on the platform, and I actually
became one of the proctors.
Now, Dinesen can use the system
to do everything from a complete
hysterectomy through a one-inch incision
across the belly button, to a cerclage
placement that greatly increases the
full-term chances for expectant mothers
who have been unable to carry their child
through the second trimester.
Working in association with Doylestown
Hospital, Dinesen says hes proud to
be one of the regions busiest robotic
surgeons and offer his patients the
innovative surgery.
The hospital has been really good
about providing a safe environment,
purchasing the robot, and providing
excellent nurses for the surgeries,
Dinesen says. Its a great group of robotic
nurses that I work with every week, and
the more cases we do together, the better
the outcomes for our patients. | r
For more information about Dr. Dinesen
and his practice, please visit his website at
www.buckscountyobgyn.com or call
(215) 489-2066. His ofce is located at
The Pavilion at Doylestown Hospital, 599 West
State Street Suite 301, Doylestown, PA.
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myriad of colors and textures
envelope you as you enter
fashion designer Pamela Ptaks
studio. Her vivacious personality matches
the surroundings and you are greeted as
one of the family as she shows you around.
Buttery wings found in her garden from
an aggressive bird attack, antler castings,
swords, and insects encased in plastic
dot her walls and serve as inspiration
for her clothing. While animal and plant
references can be seen in Ptaks work
in the form of sharp lines, angles and
triangles, so can her playful nature of
disobeying the rules of standard fashion
design. Ptak says, American society has
gotten to the point where almost every
garment we buy has the seams in the
same place as the garments we already
have in our closet. Mass production and
standardization made it easier for clothing
to t more people. There is nothing
intriguing or diferent anymore. Ptak
confronts this standardization by not
playing by the rules. I ask myself, If
there werent a need for a seam here and
here, what could happen? I play! I cut holes
to release the fabric, use tucks and folds,
and unusual draping when I design. By
playing with the fabric and letting it tell her
what it wants to become, Ptak gives up the
control of merely sketching a design and
creating it exactly as planned. This style
of working also allows more body types to
t into more of her clothing because what
may appear to be a hint of a pocket for
one woman due to a well-placed fold may
allow another womans hips to t into the
garment without any loss of design. Ptak
says, I am inspired by the form wrapping
around the human body but not just
matching the body because most basic
design starts and ends with making the
wrapping match the body and doing the
rest with embellishment. I nd it more
intriguing to envelope the air around the
human body and make shapes that the
body doesnt have but that are still
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nimal Lifeline will be presenting
their biannual red carpet event,
Canines on the Catwalk, Friday
June 6 at the James A. Michener Art
Museum in Doylestown. This fundraising
event will benet animals in need and the
local community.
Canines on the Catwalk will feature
several of Philadelphias up-and-coming
designers and upscale boutiques on the
runway. The fashion show will star models
in local designers looks paired with
a mixture of former rescue dogs, Happy
Tails dogs & currently adoptable dogs.
The evening will begin on the red
carpet where guests will have photo
opportunities in front of the step-and-
repeat that displays the logos of the key
corporate sponsors of the event. The
cocktail hour will be held in the Patricia
D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden, followed
by the fashion show with the models
displaying the current fashions and dogs
strutting their stuf. At the conclusion,
a seated dinner and presentation by
Animal Lifelines Board Members will
be held in the Edgar N. Putnam Event
Pavilion. The evening will close with
seasonal desserts and gourmet cofee
by Jefery Miller Catering.
The designers that will be featured
at Canines on the Catwalk include,
Elizabeth LaBrasca, Megan Swansen,
Victoria Wright, Aso Damis, Pamela
Ptak, Ventrescas and Shop Sixty Five
of Doylestown.
Animal Lifeline was founded as
a non-prot organization in 2006. It
creates humane solutions for animals
by providing rescue and transportation,
disaster response, shelter, rehabilitation,
humane education, adoption, spay
and neuter programs, and food bank
programs. Animal Lifeline focuses
on assisting people who are rescuing
animals. It gives the necessary tools to
people and organizations, said Denise
Bash, founder of Animal Lifeline.
The funds raised at this event go directly
to aid in achieving Animal Lifelines
mission. Animal Lifeline runs spay and
neuter programs in Bucks County to help
control the over population of cats and
pit bulls. They also provide aid to low-
income families so that their pets are able
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Its something
Doylestown needs.
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Doylestown Inn & The Hattery Stove & Still
18 W. State St., Doylestown, PA
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My thing is, if you want to be the
best, you have to work with the best,
Otenigbagbe says.
To that end, Otenigbagbe spent
a formative three years of his career
working as a chef-for-hire, traveling and
hopping from kitchen to kitchen to learn
about as many cuisines as possible.
I would work here for three months,
there for three months, and let the (head)
chefs know and they had no problem,
Otenigbagbe says. I worked Indian,
Mediterranean, Portuguese, Vietnamese,
South Asian, you name it. It opened my
head to diferent kinds of foods.
With all the traveling under his belt,
Otenigbagbe says hes excited to settle
down and come to Doylestown. A resident
of Philadelphia, he had been commuting
to Manhattan daily, and relished the
opportunity to stay closer to his new
home when recruited for the job at The
Hattery Stove & Still.
I got the call with the ofer and said,
Hey, thank you, why not? Otenigbagbe
says, laughing.
Otenigbagbe cooked up some sample
oferings for the Inns ownership team,
who say they were quickly sold.
It was so delicious, Samantha
McCarty says. I dont think Doylestown
has seen anything like it.
Otenigbagbe describes the menu as
modern American tavern, and quickly
points to a steamed skate when asked
what a particularly mouth-watering
option might be.
Its something you need to come
in and try; I dont see steamed sh
anywhere on menus, Otenigbagbe says.
Especially going into the warmer season,
its something light and delicious. Were
going to do a nice, seasonal menu, and
this is a very beautiful sh with a short
shelf-life.
Otenigbagbe also points to his let
mignon as a must-try.
Itll be a good eight-ounce portion,
with a beautiful seasonal potato
like a Kennebec, which is unusual,
Otenigbagbe says. I have a great au
poivre sauce, which is a really, really
good sauce. I got it from one of the
best chefs in France.
Its this international knowledge that
Otenigbagbe says serves him well, and
promises unique dishes for veteran
foodies. Even an item as traditional
as atbread will get a diferent spin.
Flatbread is overdone everywhere,
but ours is going to be diferent,
Otenigbagbe says, pointing toward his
atbread prosciutto as an example.
I actually use Jabugo, which is a region
in Spain known for its prosciutto. You
can really taste the freshness in it, with
almonds and a nice saltiness. Its very
well-balanced, very aromatic.
While Otenigbagbes culinary
oferings promise to delight the taste
buds, The Hattery Stove & Stills interior
was designed with vision in mind. The
ownership team hired local designers
Rost Artisan Builders for the job, and
set about making the old meets new
idea a reality.
Previous owners had dry-walled
everything and made it all modern, says
Jodi Quigley. And we felt like there was
so much history here, so lets bring it back
to what it was.
To that end, many of the Hatterys walls
were ripped out, exposing beautiful brick
walls that are now adorned with a variety
of mirrors. The contrast between rustic and
metallic is also evident at the restaurants
main bar, where a bolted, industrial metal bar
top is supported by stacked antique crates.
Specic elements recall the spaces
history; a jug in the wall is a literal
representation of an eponymous bar
previously located there, a two-story
hat tree recalls its use as a hattery, and
scattered cigar boxes nod to its previously
housing a tobacco shop.
Ultimately, the Hatterys owners are
just happy that residents can nally again
look with pride on the old Doylestown Inn,
and see it in a new light.
I think a lot of people are happy to have
it open, Samantha McCarty says. When
it closed under the previous owners,
people were showing up with their luggage
ready to check-in and the doors were
closed. That left a bad taste in a lot
of peoples mouths. It took a little while
to build the Inns reputation back up, but
I think we did a pretty good job. | r
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