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Advice Ann Catania received at St. Agnes Hospital, formerly 1930 S. Broad St., has brought her much success across the street at Ten Pennies, 1921 S. Broad St., voted the go-to florist.
“I was self-taught,” she said. “My mother was very creative, and I think I got her talent.”
Coworkers told her not to waste her talents working an office job. However, she was stuck on a name for her florist business when the wife of one of the doctors whom she worked with reminded her she was known for the 10 pennies she placed in her arrangements and her saying, “You’ll never be broke in life because you’ll start out with my 10 pennies,” which is something she still incorporates from time to time today.
“If I give some gift certificates away or if I do a show, I incorporate the 10 pennies, and tell them I’ll give them a 10-percent discount,” the 12th-and-Morris-streets native, who still resides locally, said.
In her 33rd year in business, she provides blooming buds, with roses being the most popular, for every occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs and weddings. And the proof of her triumphs comes from repeat customers.
“They are proud to say that they sent something from Ten Pennies,” Catania said. “We’ve been around for so long, and the truth of the matter is that I’m very proud to have the clients that I do.”
Petals Florist and Decorators made arrangements in second, and Petal Pushers Florist and Decorators bloomed in third.
Contact Managing Editor Amanda L. Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117.
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Cuisine
Scannicchio’s Italian Restaurant: Gravy/sauce
Geno’s Steaks: French fries / cheesesteak
PrimoHoagies: Hoagie
Johnny Chang’s: Sushi
Nick’s Old Original Roast Beef: Roast beef sandwich
City Pizza: Pizza toppings
Green Eggs Café: Sunday brunch
Penrose Diner: Waffles
Popi’s Italian Restaurant: Business luncheon/banquet
FrancoLuigi’s Pizzeria: Romantic outing
Ristorante Pesto: Italian restaurant
Cantina Los Cabalitos: Ethnic restaurant (non-Italian)
Noir: New restaurant
Sweet Tooth
Termini Bros.: Cannoli (tie)
Potito’s Bakery: Cannoli (tie) / cupcakes
Italiano’s Water Ice: Water ice
Lerro’s Candy Co.: Candy store
Staying Active
DanceAdelphia: Dance studio
Girard Academic Music Program: Music program
Marconi Plaza: Place to walk your dog
Stickball: Schoolyard/street game
Guerin Recreation Center: Recreation Center
Wake Up Yoga: Place to take a yoga class
Places
East Passyunk Avenue: Neighborhood
Pennsylvania Burial Co.: Funeral home
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School: School
St. Monica: Church
Ten Pennies: Florist
Chickie’s and Pete’s: Place to enjoy a game
Sports
Frank Natale: High school coach
Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School Saints: High school team
Citizens Bank Park: Pro sports venue
Chase Utley: Current Philly pro athlete
Ed Snider: Philly pro sports owner
And the Rest
Mummers Parade: South Philadelphia tradition
Councilman Mark Squilla: Politician
Social Scene: South Philly Review section
Disc jockey: Category not on this list
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