Category Archives: Italian Market

Artichokes

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Tina Garceau
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Bok Choy Betty

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Tina Garceau
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Produce Box Love: Cara Cara Oranges

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Tina Garceau

Every now and again, I’ll stumble upon a beautifully designed produce box on 9th Street. This line drawing is reminiscent of flapper illustrations from the 1920s, and the bright colors really pop off the black background.

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Ralph’s & Sarcone’s

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Tina Garceau

Ralph’s Italian Restaurant and Sarcone’s Bakery are two icons of 9th Street’s Italian Market. Both businesses have been around for over a century and are family owned. Ralph’s holds a special place in my heart because we had our wedding … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Pizza

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Tina Garceau

Waiting for pizza at Lorenzo’s on 9th & Christian.

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House of Hams

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Tina Garceau

This magnificent sign hangs at Guy Giordano & Sons’ store at 1037 South 9th Street. There’s something appealing about the human touch of a hand painted sign. In this day and age of temporary vinyl signs cranked out by machines, … Continue reading →

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Cold Snap!

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Tina Garceau

The polar vortex that has gripped much of the nation has arrived in Philadelphia. Temperatures are in the single digits. The cat is burrowed under a blanket on the sofa, when he’s not sitting on the radiator keeping tabs on … Continue reading →

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