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Philly Spotlight: “DINNER” by Aleksandra Svetlichnaya
POST UPDATE 10/31/2015 : See Full Movie – Then read interview below with filmmaker: One of the best parts of writing a film blog is that literally every post, I learn something new – sometimes it’s something I have sketchy details about that’s made clearer. Sometimes it’s just realizing that a director I thought I was unfamiliar with, actually made a movie I liked from back in the day. And other times, I’m totally getting schooled. For instance, Cosplay, this is a term I was unfamiliar with till I attended the Philly preview screening of writer/director Aleksandra Svetlichnaya’s short film DINNER. Ukraine born, Philly bred, Aleksandra is a multi-talented young…
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Philly Dining Spotlight: ME N MO MEATBALLS & MORE
Even Tramp knew the way to a Lady’s heart was a Meatball Me N Mo Meatballs and More Tasting By Le Anne Lindsay, Editor The Frusone brothers – Giancarlo and Chef Sandro are not new to the restaurant business, they’ve run several establishments, including Gnocchi on lower East Passyunk. But this one’s got a theme – MEATBALLS! Me ‘N’ Mo located on 2nd & South is new to The South Street Headhouse District. This Italian restaurant specializes in six to eight varieties of hand-rolled meatballs every single day, made from beef, pork, lamb, chicken, veggie, with a rotating special. I got to try, well, try implies I took a bite…
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Philly Restaurant – Indian Restaurant (1634 South Street)
I think it’s funny that the name of this Indian food restaurant is Indian Restaurant. Makes you wonder if they just gave up on trying to agree on a name. It’s only been open since March, the dining room is new, fresh, nice, not a lot of character, but traditionally decorated, white table cloths, preset with cloth napkins. I arrived for an early dinner today (Sunday) around 4pm and had the place entirely to myself; they seem to do more of a take-out business, although it’s very pricey for take-out. The staff was attentive without being annoying. I sat in the restaurant for over two hours watching a streaming seminar…
