 G's Philly Faves (located at 413 Schuylkill Road - Next to Rita'a Water Ice) has more than meets the eye. Upon initial glace, people think that this signature sandwich stop simply keeps changing names / owners, but that assumption would be incorrect (for the most part). Wayne Johnson, a native Phoenixvillian, is the proprietor of G's Philly Faves. As a lifelong restaurant worker, Wayne has seen the good, bad and the fugly. That's why he decided to buy the shop from the previous owner, for whom he worked. "I took over a successful business that started to decline due to a change of interest from the owner," said Johnson. "My goal is to get it back to the way it once was, in terms of quality, plus expand upon the menu, freshness of ingredients, and the atmosphere." One of the key ingredients, the bread, is provided by Liscio's Bakery. A Philly favorite of course. G's Philly Faves specializes in Philly cheesesteaks, wings, hoagies, burgers, etc, although there are a number of things that make the spot anything but ordinary. The first thing on the menu that caught my eye was something called The Expressway ($9.49). This cheesesteak, wit' or wit' out, is jammed wit' mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fries, hot peppers, and your choice of cheese… A colossal creation for an awesome appetite. The Expressway is joined by three other items on part of the menu labeled "Big Eats": - The 76er ($8.49) A cheesesteak with garlic sautéed broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and fried onion, then topped with a long Italian fried hot pepper. - The Mummer ($9.49) Italian sausage on a seeded baguette and topped off with rib eye steak, your choice of cheese, onions and peppers. - Death Wit' Cheesesteak ($12.49) A monster cheesesteak with double the rib eye steak, topped with eight slices of American or Provolone and loaded with sautéed sweet peppers, fresh mushrooms, and of course, fried onions. I also noticed a great variety of wings and flavors, not only sauces Buffalo Garlic, Sweet and Sour, BBQ Gold Sweet and Tangy, Teriyaki, Salsa Mango Habanero, Honey BBQ, Thai Chile Sweet and Spicy, Medium or Hot, Smokey BBQ, Belly Burner X-Hot, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet and Sassy, and Sriracha Chili) but also dry rub selections (Pepper Habanero, Lemon Pepper, Caribbean Jerk, Amazin' Cajun, Chesapeake Old Bay, 333 Southwestern Recipe, Ginger Teriyaki, and the newest addition, Adobo). I asked Wayne what the most popular item on the menu was and he guided me to The LJ, a cheesesteak placed inside homemade garlic bread. Honestly, this is one of the tastiest cheesesteaks I have ever had. I had every intention of eating half for dinner and saving the other half for lunch the next day, but my efforts were fruitless. I ate the whole damn thing. Even my wife (who doesn't like cheesesteaks) asked to taste it, and she was converted. Overall, G's Philly Faves is an excellent spot with great-tasting, original creations that are sure to please. With Wayne captaining this ship of sandwiches (and more), you can expect to get a quality meal whenever you want it. You can bet that G's Philly Faves with soon by on your Phoenixville "faves" list as well. CHECK OUT THE CURRENT PROMOTION AT TODAY'S DEALS
Here's an incredible look at Valor Men's Grooming located at 27 S Main Street. If you haven't been there, this video is a great representation of what it's like. A job well done by Matt Mahoney and his video crew!
 The Spirited Artist (237 Bridge Street - 610-933-4336) is a new B.Y.O.B. art studio that combines painting instruction with a party. Owner Greg Pietrzykowski says they plan to open on April 1. Attendees bring a bottle of wine, beer or champagne and The Spirited Artist provides the easel, canvas, brushes and paints necessary to paint a personal masterpiece. Each class will have a different original painting and the the instructor, the wonderfully talented artist Ed Luterio, will instruct the class in easy steps to recreate the painting during the 2 hour class. Classes will be Thursday and Friday from 7-9, Saturday and Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9, and they will also offer a family class on Sunday at 1pm. Check out the postcard below for pricing and details. Images of the The Spirited Artist follow...
Clear skies and warm air mark spring’s arrival in Phoenixville; so too will the perennial act of sprucing up the town. In mythology, April is the month of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, and in keeping with that theme, the Phoenixville Town Watch will be cleaning up, with the public’s help.
Phoenixville Town Watch is excited to announce Spring Community Cleanups Days will take place on Wednesday, April 18th and Saturday, April 28th and is encouraging area residents to get involved. Picking up trash, sweeping sidewalks, and raking debris from the curbside areas may require some sweat equity, but it’s well worth the effort. These projects will not only improve the landscape of Phoenixville, they will create a great foundation for working together moving forward.
Many local organizations will also be joining together for this worthy event, including the Phoenixville Business Association (PABA), the Phoenixville Green Team, the Valley Forge Christian College, the Phoenixville Girl Scouts, and the Borough of Phoenixville.
On April 18th, town watch members, Valley Forge Christian College students, and any interested members of the public will meet at the Kiawanis’ Children's Plaza (217 Bridge Street), at 9:00 a.m. The day’s efforts will focus on Bridge Street between Starr and Church Streets, Gay Street between Bridge and Church Streets, Church Street between Bridge and Main Streets, Main Street between Walnut and Andre Thornton Park, and wrapping up on High Street.
The starting point on April 28th will be the same—the Kiawanis’ Children's Plaza at 9:00 a.m. The focus of this day’s efforts will be on cleaning up the downtown business district. Volunteers will recycle and reclaim as much of the refuse as possible, with assistance from the Phoenixville Borough. Rain date is May 5th.
Spring Community Clean-Up Days dates back to 2006 when one ton of garbage was collected! It’s a great annual tradition, one that Phoenixville Town Watch is eager to continue for many years to come.
If you can help, please bring work gloves, and if possible, rakes and shovels. Bags and water bottles will be provided. Sunscreen and hats are suggested.
For additional information, please go to facebook.com/pvilletownwatch, or e-mail Phoenixville Town Watch at pvillewatchband@gmail.com.
 Francis P. Nattle Jr., the man behind the now closed Brick Oven Bread and Cheese Shoppe's unbelievable brick oven pizzas, is opening Vecchia Pizza (249 Bridge Street). While the opening date is unknown, what is certain is that Nattle's pizza is good... So good it was the winner of of Main Line Today's "Best Margherita Pizza - Philadelphia, Western Suburbs" in 2011. The simple margherita pizza recipe originates from a New York City master pizza maker and features ingredients such as Caputo flour (the primary flour of Naples) and San Marzano tomatoes, which are grown in the rich volcanic south of Mt. Vesuvius. Add fresh mozzerella, basil leaves, and olive oil, and toss it into the brick oven for anywhere from a few minutes up to an hour (depending on the unique charecteristics of the pizza), and voila... Award wining pie! According to Nattle's business plan, Italian stonemasons from Naples will build Vecchia's brick oven on site. These ovens burn cherry, ash, or hard oak at temperatures up to 1100 degrees. The intense heat chars the outside of the dough while leaving the middle moist and chewy. This style of pizza is identical to that from Naples, the birthplace of pizza. We're looking forward to delicious traditional pizzas and more from Vecchia. Stay tuned for more details!
We are super excited for the opening of Isaac Brown's STEEL EAGLE Antiques & Auction, located in the old Earth Mart location. After you have a look at these photos, you'll see why... Mr. Brown has great taste!
 "The Honest Truth About Honest Abe" is a collection of 20 essays from the syndicated column, JDM vs the World, by Phoenixville writer Jonathan David Morris. The collection also includes two excerpts from his novels, "Versus Nurture" and "The Best Sniper Ever." In honor of President's Day, this book is FREE all day Monday. You can download it for your Kindle or read it on the free Kindle App for your computer, tablet, or smart phone. Here's the link: http://amzn.to/xeC08a
Here's a shot from the bridge near the Foundy building... For more photos, check us out on Facebook! (And don't forget to email us your photos so we can make a whole 'nother album)
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