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Whether it’s a $10 bouquet or a $300 arrangement for a wedding or event, the staff of Ten Pennies, 1921 S. Broad St., provides personalized attention to each customer. Bringing home best florist for the second consecutive year, owner Ann Catania takes pride in delivering superior customer service and merchandising.
“That goes to show you, even being in business for 34 years, we still have a passion for what we do and are honored to give our clients the best,” she said.
Even though Ten Pennies moved a few doors down at one point, the shop has been located along South Broad Street and in the heart of the community since opening in 1980. Ten Pennies focuses on a large geographic area, but Catania, who was born and raised in South Philly, has a special place in her heart for the surrounding neighborhoods. And, even with the majority of the business being computerized nowadays, she still makes sure her staff provides a personal touch.
“I ask what their needs are and whether it’s a birthday, wedding or funeral tribute, and that I would like to be given the honor of doing their flowers,” Catania said. The shop creates stunning floral arrangements for more weddings than she can count, but the owner treats each account as if they are her only client.
“I give them the very best of me, and it trickles down to my designers,” she said. “I won’t accept anything that is not the best and each person is treated equally.”
Petal Pusher blossomed in second place, with Cedrone Flowers planting a third-place seed.
Contact the South Philly Review at editor@southphillyreview.com.
2014 Readers’ Choice Awards
Cuisine
Steak ‘Em Up French fries
Philip’s Steaks and Geno’s Steaks (tie) Cheesesteak
PrimoHoagies Hoagie
Lil Nick’s Deli Specialty sandwich
City Pizza Pizza crust
Green Eggs Cafe Brunch menu
Penrose Diner Omelet selection/Diner
Scannicchio’s Italian Restaurant Date night/BYOB
Ristorante Pesto Italian restaurant
Johnny Chang’s Ethnic restaurant (non-Italian)
Breezy’s Café New restaurant (January 2013 to present)
Stogie Joe’s Tavern Bar menu
Nick Elmi Top chef
Sweet Tooth
Isgro Pastries Cannoli/Bakery
Pop’s Water Ice Gelati
Potito’s Cupcakes
Termini Bros Cookies
People
Jason Douglas DJ
The Business Local band
Bobby Rydell South Philly celebrity
Dana Smith Elementary school teacher
Vikings Mummers Brigade
Carl Arrigale High school coach
Neumann-Goretti High school team
Bryan Hughes Youth/recreation league coach
Nick Foles Philly pro athlete
Places
DiBruno Bros. Italian specialty store
Galdo’s Catering Hall
Ten Pennies Florist
Monti Rago Funeral Home, Inc., Funeral home
Packer Park Neighborhood
Epiphany of Our Lord Church Church
Lombardi’s Prime Meats Butcher shop
TLA Music venue
On the Move
Planet Fitness Gym/health club
DanceAdelphia Ballet program
Barry Playground Community pool
Fitness Works Place to take a Pilates class
And Let’s Not Forget
Bartender Category not on this list
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