October 2011

Hobart Rowland Names His Favorite Teacher

By Hobart Rowland

Pennsylvania Travel: Hawk Mountain B&B

By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey

Q&A: Laura Novak of Little Nest Portraits

The Main Line store owner shares her passions, pet peeves and more.

By Emily Riley

Karl J. Kuerner: Defining American Art in the Brandywine Valley

His family’s farm once a font of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth, Karl J. Kuerner also finds his muse elsewhere.

By J.F. Pirro

MLT's Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs Party 2011

Photos by Jayne Toohey

What We Like: Tift Merritt, 'Brother’s Keeper' and 'Main Line by Rail'

October Home & Garden Events

Clover Market returns to Ardmore, and Terrain at Styer’s features a Brown Betty pop-up dessert shop.

By Tara Behan

Talula’s Garden: 'Passion Is Evident in Every Last Detail'

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's Philadelphia restaurant is racking up the accolades, from the seasonal ingredients to the sustainable vintages to the service.

By Beth Ceccarelli

Q&A: Kate Lawson of Menagerie in Strafford

The local jewelry designer talks accessories and names Kate Middleton as the style icon of her Main Line boutique.

By Tara Behan

Accessory Must: Mina Danielle Jewelry by Penn Valley's Marissa Small

Ardmore's Carie Brescia Mixes Art and Commerce

The NBC 10 makeup queen readies for the launch of her Compact Beauty line.

By Tara Behan

Justin Guarini: The 'Idol' Alum Stars in Media Theatre's 'Chicago'

From Broadway to the Main Line, this American Idol vet is taking the stage by storm—this time, as Billy Flynn.

By Emily Riley

Hard Times, Crummy Job: Working for Albert Barnes in the 1940s

Albert Barnes was a lot of things. A great boss wasn’t one of them. Philosopher Bertrand Russell learned this the hard way.

By Mark E. Dixon

October Pick: 'N.C. Wyeth's Treasure Island'

No Relief for the Caregiver: How Family Care Takes a Toll

Looking after an elderly relative can be a full-time job for those unwilling to call in help.

By Emily Riley

Homebuilder Tom Bentley Proves That Luxury Is Not Dead

The high-end Main Line builder opens up his own Bentley Home, hoping to excite people about the housing market again.

By Tara Behan

Family Room Favorite: John Derian's Moroccan Pouf

Maureen Doron of Bryn Mawr's Skirt boutique owns a few of these handmade poufs herself. Here's why they're perfect for kids and adults alike.

By Tara Behan

Devon Real Estate: Six Acres For Sale

Malvern’s Benson Companies is standing by to make this property into a 15,000-square-foot dream home (and more).

Aperto: A Great Addition to the Neighborhood

Restaurant vet John Wolferth leaves pretense behind with smart, straightforward cuisine at this Narberth BYO.

By Beth Ceccarelli

Oktoberfest Calls for Award-Winning Craft Beer

Iron Hill Brewery and Sly Fox Brewing Company both won honors at Philly Beer Week’s Brew-vitational this past summer. Here are two microbrews that sing in the autumn season (and year-round).

By Beth Ceccarelli

October Restaurant News & Events

Say hello to the new 401 Diner, Tired Hands Brewing Company and Paramour. PLUS: Phoenixville’s Pepperoncini Sotto holds special wine dinners.

By Beth Ceccarelli

Tales From the Bar Side

MLT assistant editor Emily Riley describes the pros and cons of bartending.

By Emily Riley