December 2014 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Free Couch
by David Primm 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Used, normal signs of wear, cleans easily. Available for free. Pictures available if interested. David 215-840-5625

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Marbles
by Emily Carlson 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

we're looking for marbleswe bought our child a marble run for the holidays and would love to purchase a collection of marbles that are just collecting dust. you can contact me by email or phone 412-592-5711. thanks!

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Free 1 dozen felt Christmas gift pouches
by Joan Soulliere 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

I bought these at least 10 years ago and have never used them. They are well made and really sweet. By my front door. 915 Farragut St. Help yourself! Joan

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Chop, WOK & TalkJanuary-February Classes & Gift Certificates
by Dorothy Tague 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

JANUARY & FEBRUARY CLASSES all classes are 'hand's on 5-6 dishes prepared per class most classes are 3 hours long a few classes run 4 hours in length call 412-362-0679 to register or e-mail chopwoktalk(a)msn.com<mailto:chopwoktalk@msn.com> GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE....CALL 412-362-0679 FOR TEAM BUILDING CALL 412-362-0679 These are the week-end dates available for private parties of 6-10 people (call for a list of menu selections) December: 30, 31 January: 16, 25, 31 February: 27 March: 5, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 April: 3, 4, 5, 10, 12 please book your parties well in advance as the weekend dates go quickly parties may be reserved during the week on days that classes are not scheduled Friday and Saturday evening classes start at 6:00, 6:30. or 7:00 PM (your choice) Sunday classes can be held in the afternoon or early evening JANUARY CLASSES: please check'class schedules/menus' at www.chopwoktalk.com<http://www.chopwoktalk.com/> for pricing, starting time, length of class, etc. Or, call 412-362-0679. 1/5 TUSCAN DINNER/$70.00/ 6:00-9:00 PM Tuscan tomato & white bean soup, baked lemon ricotta with mixed greens & crusty bread, stuffed pork loin with a wine sauce, sweet potato gnocchi with a butter sage sauce, kale with garlic & prosciutto and a pistachio lemon tart for dessert CLOSED JANUARY 6-15 1/18 THAI/$65.00/2:00-5:00 PM tom yum shrimp soup, spicy chicken flatbread, spring rolls with plum sauce, shrimp salad with pineapple, sprouts, mint & lime dressing, lemongrass salad, beef stew over rice noodles and coconut sticky rice for dessert 1/19 HOMEMADE PASTA FROM SCRATCH/$65.00/6:00-9:00 PM bruschetta with tomato tapanade, mozzerella & prosciutto, fettuccini with butternut squash sauce, farfalle with peas & pancetta, cheese ravioli with tomato sauce, cavatelli with wild mushroom sauce and panzanella salad 1/20 FRENCH DINNER WITH WINE INCLUDED/$80.00/6:00-9:00 PM blue cheese soufflé with a fig compote, frisee salad with poached egg, bacon & baguette slices, coq au vin over homemade noodles, asparagus with a mushroom cream sauce and lemon crème brulee for dessert 1/21 BRUNCH FOR DINNER/$55.00/ 6:00-9:00 PM peach bellini, homemade scones with clotted cream, butternut squash soup with rum crème fraiche, egg benedict & asparagus hollandaise plus a vanilla panna cotta with fresh berries and black pepper wine sauce 1/23 DATE NIGHT DINING/$150.00 PER COUPLE/BYOB/6:00-10:00 PM Butternut squash soup, wilted lettuce salad, pork crown roast with dried fruit stuffing and a Brandy cream sauce, roasted honey mustard carrots and a salted caramel apple strudel with ice cream for dessert 1/27 TAPAS & PAELLA/$75.00/6:00-9:00 PM Manchego cheese sandwich with quince paste, shrimp in Manzanilla sherry cream sauce, spinach, bacon & cheese empanadas, sangria, orange & pomegranate salad, paella with shrimp, chicken, chorizo and saffron rice, and Spanish rice pudding with hot chocolate 1/28 DIM SUM/$65.00/6:00-9:00 PM shrimp & beef egg rolls with apricot sauce, coconut shrimp with fig sauce, steamed chicken dumplings with a lime cilantro sauce, crab rangoons with a blackberry ginger sauce, pork pot stickers with a chili sauce, and wonton soup 1/30 DATE NIGHT DINING/$150.00 PER COUPLE/byob/6:00-10:00 PM see menu for 1/23 FEBRUARY CLASSES: 2/2 FRENCH DINNER WITH WINE INCLUDED/$80.00/6:00-9:00 PM see menu for 1/20 2/3 INDIAN/$70.00/6:00-9:00 PM cheese tikka patties, chicken korma, beef biryani, lemon rice, naan, shrimp tikka appetizer, riata, chutney and gulab jamon for dessert 2/5 HOMEMADE PASTA FROM SCRATCH/$65.00/6:00-9:00 PM see menu for 1/19 2/9 CHINESE/$65.00/6:00-9:00 PM cashew coated pork slices with a peach sauce, wonton soup, orange chicken, imperial shrimp stir fry, pork fried rice, and beef potstickers with chili sauce 2/10 THAI/$65.00/6:00-9:00 PM chicken patties with a cucumber peanut relish, lemongrass salad, coconut shrimp over rice and topped with red curry, pork stir fry, and mango crème brulee for dessert 2/11 GREEK/$70.00/ 6:00-9:00 PM lamb lettuce wraps with red pepper hummus, spanakopita, Mediterranean triangles with salami, peppers & olives, Greek panzanella salad, pastitsio with ground beef and baklava 2/13 VALENTINE DINNER (COUPLES)/$150.00/ BYOB/6:00-10:00 PM mussels & shrimp with a red pepper aioli, rosemary crusted strip steak with a mustard sauce, asparagus & goat cheese salad, pull apart cheesy bread, lemon parmesan potatoes, bacon & shallot snap peas and a raspberry soufflé for dessert 2/14 VALENTINE DINNER (COUPLES)/$150.00/BYOB/6:00-10:00 PM see menu for 2/13 2/15 VALENTINE DINNER (COUPLES)/ $150.00/BYOB/4:00-8:00 PM see menu for 2/13 2/18 MEXICAN/$65.00/6:00-9:00 PM tortilla soup, shrimp & avocado tostadas, chicken enchiladas, poblano & corn creamy rice, and pumpkin flan with apple salsita for dessert 2/20 CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION/$80.00/BYOB/6:00-10:00 PM hot & soup soup, cold Szechuan peanut noodles, coconut shrimp with a fig ginger sauce, pork meatball lettuce wraps, sweet & spicy mango chicken, orange beef with broccoli, steamed rice and flambéed Asian pears over coconut ice cream 2/21 CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION/$80.00/BYOB/6:00-10:00 PM see menu for 2/20 2/22 CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION/$80.00/BYOB/3:00-7:00 PM see menu for 2/20 2/24 MOROCCAN/$75.00/6:00-9:00 PM lamb shish kebabs with pita pockets and tomato salsa, orange & fig salad, b'stilla (sweet chicken & nut pie in phyllo dough), chicken tagine with apricots & caramelized walnuts, couscous with olives and lemon, braewats (phyllo dessert with almond paste), plus Moroccan mint tea and Moroccan coffee 2/25 TUSCAN DINNER/$70.00/6:00-9:00 PM see menu for 1/5 HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CHOP, WOK & TALK! Dorothy, Paul, Marianne, Gulzat & Karen

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Free floor lamp
by Jacqueline Marie 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

I have a 6' tall black floor lamp that I'm giving away. It works and it is really nice looking but when the movers unassembled the base, they did something with the nut and bolt and it can *not* be removed by my husband (and he's a strong dude.) If you think you have a way to get this thing off, it's yours. Email me. Thanks

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Desk available for rent in renovated Garfield office space.
by Kate Stoltzfus 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Our office is now a mini co-working space (4 people total) and we have an extra desk and super comfortable ergonomic chair available for rent. The space is bright and sunny recently renovated and we're conveniently (dangerously) located on the same block as Spak Brothers <https://www.facebook.com/spak.brothers> and Peoples Indian Restaurant <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peoples-Indian-Restaurant/102222336506476> on Penn Avenue. We're a pretty quiet office with easy going folks and the ideal candidate would be someone who is not on the phone for the majority of the day. The price is $225/month and it includes all utilities, printing, internet, professional cleaning, conference room access, break room/mini kitchen, and spring water service. Please get in touch or feel free to pass along this information if you know of anyone who is looking. Thanks! -- Kate Stoltzfus 412-996-8873 @KateStoltzfus <http://www.twitter.com/katestoltzfus>

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Holiday Harpist this Saturday
by Bill Ranieri 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Hi neighbors, We own Second Chance Home Furnishings, the place on Shady Ave which used to be occupied by Minutello's Italian Restaurant. There's also a coffee shop at the location where Minutello's had his bar. We're having a harpist playing this Saturday (actually, our daughter, Bridget) from about 3pm for an hour or so. You can check her out here: www.bridgetharpist.com. No need to buy anything. Just a little something to brighten up the holidays. Bill 412-361-1312 226 Shady Ave. www.facebook.com/SCHomefurnishings

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Farragut
by Colleen Anthony 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Last night around 10:30 pm our daughter looked out her window to see a young male in our car and then run down the middle of the street on Farragut toward Bryant, She also heard a car door slam before this which means someone else car may have been broken into. - our car was rummaged through but do not think anything was taken.

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Highland Park Daycare drop-ins welcome during the holidays!
by francesca costa 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

With the Holidays approaching and a lot of children off from school i just wanted to spread the word to the families in highland park that i currently have two open spots for drop-ins and one open spot for the daycare. I am open from 7:30 am to 5pm, it is a hands on in-home,and have over 5 years of experience with children, cpr and first aid training, a degree in early education and am licensed under the state. I am dedicated to not only taking care of the children but beginning their learning experience with preschool curriculum based on the child/childrens age and needs. I accept children from age 6 months to 5 years, i accept walk ins if i have the space open that day, and do a 15% discount for siblings.I watch the children in the lower level of my house which i remodeled just for the daycare so that the children have nothing of danger they could get into, and focus a lot of my time on art work, crafts, and reading with them. I accept credit cards, checks or cash. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask! Thank you, Francesca

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Two matching Loveseats/Sofabeds ($75 each OR obo) - Morningside
by Elise Massa 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

We are selling two matching love seats ($50 each, or best offer) which pull out into beds (take twin/full size sheets). We've had them for 3 years, and they are in fairly good condition, very comfortable as couches, fairly comfortable in bed form, with no noticeable tears. Loveseat fabric is green base with blue ivy. We will include off-white slip covers which were just purchased this summer. I love these couches, and I actually got nostalgic posting these pictures. However, the piano is causing us to organize the room, and they no longer fit well. Please note that these are sturdy and heavy as they are made of wood and have a metal frame for the pull out bed. Two/three people can lift them, but I wouldn't recommend them being carried up a large amount of stairs.

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