OCTO WATERFRONT GRILLE VIP GRAND OPENING PARTY PHOTOS
Everything old is new again as Philly’s Octo Waterfront Grille debuts along the Delaware River next to the grand Ben Franklin Bridge
Yesterday’s weather didn’t dampen the spirits of party goers of the new incarnation along the Delaware River last night as Octo Waterfront Grille, which no doubt will pick up the shorten moniker of Octo Grille, then just Octo as it’s popularity soars.
Chris Petty and Kathy Larsen enjoy the Octo opening, especially the seafood spread.
Laurence and Donita Randle
Attorney Scott P Sigman, Hair of the Dog founder Daniel Cronin and guest
Political guru attorney David Maser, Tania and Craig Drake “Jeweler to the Stars”. I love seeing what Tania is wearing, almost as beautiful as she is. Plus she’s sweet as can be.
Keith McMillion Steel case, Andrew Herton Cherry Hill Imports, Donna Coghlan and Charlie Pasquele. Yesterday marks the 1 year anniversary since I met both Donna and Charlie at the Alex’s Lemonade event at Osteria. Donna been a huge help in a lot of ways to PCC, and a good friend, thanks.
The night was already great seeing so many friends, but look who pops in but Arthur Kade and Joey Sweeney of Philebrity fame. 
Louise Castellano and Megan Smith; Megan is rockin those legs. She is one of my partner’s in the NBC10’s Be a 10 in 10 Weeks. Which was explained to me as feel like a 10 because there’s no way I am going to be a 10 in 10 weeks, hopefully I will loose 5 x 10 in 10 weeks, but that’s about it. I have to say thanks to all the people I ran into last night that gave me a lot of love and support on my quest, it’s really appreciated.
The pier is divided in two distinct “rooms”; the larger bar area which has TV’s hanging from the ceiling in the center of the room above a very expansive bar, and this smaller, more intimate area. This space also has a TV, but it’s hanging on the wall. 
The restaurant, which is situated on a pier overlooking a marina, will be under a massive tent and feature sizable fish tanks featuring freshwater fish, lobster and octopus (the inspiration for the name Octo). In between the two bar areas is a nice set up with tables and booths for you to enjoy your food and drinks, and take in the view of the waterfront as well as the beautiful Ben Franklin Bridge. Jay Tackett of Tackett & Co., who’s is responsible for the modern feel of the design. Another note, nice touch with the bathroom attendants. One girl told me on nights like this (rain) they are a nice luxury as you need the extra hair spray to prevent the drowned rat look.
Thillist Josh Valocchi, Matthew Vlahos and Robert Johnson, Vlahos PR and Matt Ray, Media Relations PhilaCinefest
The love ladies Heather Yerrid, Tal Vaknin and Anh Nguyen, Jack & Jill Boutique – 115 South 22nd Street, Phila T: 215.568.0202
Jared Poe, The 400, Steve Ward VH1 Tough Love (Look for some exciting news about him next week), Rapper Azz Iz, Aly Green, Pete Magliocco, Rob P
Philadelphia Eagle Winston Justice, hanging with Roopal Patel and John Clarke
Jimmy Smith, Novacare, PR Extrodinaire Jamie Gordon, Carol Dooling, Inquirer, and Dave Baldwin, Inquirer
Reggie Berry, Philadelphia Film Society’s Andrew Greenblatt (Check out their new film series -The first series, Filmadelphia Classics, will begin on June 24th with a screening of Raging Bull, starring Robert Deniro and directed by Martin Scorsese.), Jackiem Wright, and Jeff Gould
Micaela Rosenthal, Stacey Kramer, Amanda Segal and Diana Bonaccorsi. Amanda loves the hip vibe and the modern look of the place.
Uri Jacobsen and Sabrina Strickland. Sab is always great bringing style and hotness where ever she goes, and I’m not just talking about her clothes.
Danielle Krupa, Vanessa Tangi, Monique Crawford and Patti Ritter
Aly Green and Octo owner Clark Maloney (Thanks for an awesome party)
Aly Green and 
The hippest kids in town make the scene. Joey Sweeney, Ruth Carpenter, Veronica Scarpellino, Josh Valocchi and Jill Storey
The 400 with their posse. Chris Flintard, Jared Poe, Jackiem Wright, Reggie Berry and Rapper Az Izz
Erin Elmore fresh from the Borgata and her smashing interview with Paris Hilton for Borgat TV. Paris, of course, did not allow any questions about her personal life. I wold have like to known why she just went away to Bora Bora with Doug Reinhardt, professed her dying love, then dumped him through her publicist the next week. Can we really trust her, why does she exist? Erin was working the Octo Grille for Philly’s own TMZ – Streettalkin.com 
PR Power Houses, Aly Green of Slilencia and Peter Breslow. These two are responsible for last nights hugely successful party. Look for big happenings in both their lives in the coming months, I am sworn to secrecy but will let you know as soon as I get the go ahead.
Michael Untermeyer is the Republican candidate for Phila District Attorney (seemed like a really nice guy too) and Rakia Reynolds, Skai Blue Media. follow her on twitter http://m.twitter.com/skaibluephilly
Thanks to fans Saige Robb, Kalomji Foreman and Danille Schott.
Lindsay Kravitz, Aly Green and Kaci Mitz or as I like to call them, 3 good friends who were filling your gift bags til midnight.
So whether your looking for a place to relax, eat a good meal, take in the view, enjoy hanging on the water and don’t feel like fighting the traffic to go to the beach, no doubt The Octo Waterfront Grille has something to meet your needs. I imagine it’s gonna be one of the best front row seats for the upcoming fireworks on June 27 . See you there. (It was nice to be at a pary
What does Arthur Kade have to say for the night. “It was off the hook, a happening place. Great place to women, work a tan.”
No, thank YOU Hughe for all you do and say.
Looks like a nice place. And a nice crowd – with the exception of Arthur Kade. He looks freakish/scary/greasy. One of his "people" should tell him to nix the t-shirt/back-pack/hat. The only thing bigger than his ego is his nose. Hopefully he has about 6 minutes left on his 15 minutes of fame.
This was a really nice event. Ally and Peter out did themselves, and he food was magnificent. Great coverage here HughE. Please let Arthur Kade know that Philly has been "on the map" for a long long time….
Your crush on Arthur Kade is laughable. Every time you post pics or stories about how great he is, it ruins your site's credibility.
Then please by all means don't visit my site, because in reality every time I mention Arthur Kade I get another 1000 eyes checking out my site. He's one of those train wrecks people complain about, but then are obsessed about at the same time. So thanks anonymous for putting yourself out there.
Looks like my kinda place in terms of ambience, etc. Will have to get hubby to take me there the next time we travel to Philly.
I can't get enough of ArthurKade. Seriously you barely touch on this guy, but he does seem to be everywhere.
-Dixie Chix
Same anon from 11:11:
I've read your site for a while now. I appreciate your perspective on goings on throughout the city that normally don't get much pr. However, I see no need for you to pump up Kade and his retarded fantasy world. If you don't want me to read anymore, I won't. Although I find it hard to believe that you don't want as many eyes as possible appreciating your work. You never know who you could be telling to piss off. Why so defensive? Did my 1st comment hit a little too close to home?
Instead of acting like a 4 year old and saying "don't read my blog anymore," why not explain why you hype Kade unlike any other person you've ever mentioned on here? Is it purely for increased hits? I would think credibility would be paramount to a bunch of gawkers laughing at the Kade train wreck.
Because if Kade or anyone is out on the scene that I am covering, I'm gonna cover him. There's a lot of regular people "non haters" that read him, as I mentioned in my post it's surprising how many business types, reg folks, women want to hang out with him. If you're a regular reader of PhillyChitChat you would know that I've covered Arthur before he was Arthur Kade, he was on the social scene then too. "Credibility has two key components: trustworthiness and expertise, which both have objective and subjective components". Losing credibility would not be talking about the guy everyone in this town is talking about and who was at the event I was covering.
Oh and thank you for reading PhillyChitChat, I appreciate it even if I disagree and act like a 4 year old sometimes.
And I do hype other people. I link people's companies left and right, and it's all because I love Philly, and promoting good things and people.
Same Anon again:
You hype Kade way more than others. You can't dispute that. I understand he has some people talking, but I think it's for all the wrong reasons. I would bet 95% of people are laughing at him, not with him. He will never be taken seriously. He is a clown, parading around the city with his stupid hats and trendy t shirts. He is an attention whore with no discernable talent. And I'm not a "hater," I've known him since before he took on this whole bullshit persona.
You do a great job promoting charities, events, and good people, but promoting Kade and his circus makes it seem like you are one of his "people" and I feel it detracts from the quality work you are doing. I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this one.
It is also great that you respond to comments and criticisms.
We're friends, but I don't always agree with him. Philebrity and Philly Blunt promote him way more than I ever would, like every day, every single day. Philebrity has gotten huge numbers from promoting, writing about the guy whatever. Do a google search, 30 pages of links Philebrity, 2 pages of links PhillyChitChat and arthur kade. Maybe you don't read those sites.
Nice photographs. I will definitely check out your site more. Because I work as a nonprofit fundraiser, it's good to know what the beautiful and the powerful are up to. These are precisely the people we need help in improve life in Philly, nationally and the world.
Between arthur and the people without jobs at the party it really makes me question the value of being a VIP. It truly hurts the nightlife to see the same people over and over again on your blog. While you work is great the content is becoming dull and meaningless like some of the people in your photos.
I guess you don't read the glossy magazines either, they seem to feature the same people over and over too. Do you even read my blog, it's a different day, people are doing different things, and more importantly they are supporting people, places and things. By the looks of your Stat visits I can see you're not that bored, thanks for being one of the 1300 people to stop by today. Hughe
The comments really aren't that bad. Just some disjointed person probably not featured on your site, who feels slighted by the seemingly misogynist Kade. You really provide a different service than most sites, you're not covering the bar scene which is overdone. I've never been on your site before, but I will continue to read it you rock!!
Christina
I agree with Christina. And as we know a little controversy generates traffic. I suggest you keep the comments because they generate interest.
Hughe I enjy your photos and conversation everyday. If someone has a complaint about Kade they should go to the Kade site. You are just reporting the who's were where and what. These same people drool over baseball players for what the fact that they are doing their jobs and we pay them well?
SUZ