We made it, it’s Friday. And I am finally used to the Time Change, getting up early enough to see this morning’s sunrise. It was beautiful, before it hid behind the clouds. We’ll always have yesterday, a beautiful blue sky, warm temps we were blessed with. So last night I attended the Philly Current PC Picks Party, a best of list curated by publisher Eddie Keels for his 6 year old print magazine.

The party took place at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, which you might find odd, and I certainly did when I first attended events there over the past two years, but it’s quite beautiful and respectful. The grounds are meticulously kept, the main buildings are uniquely historic, as are the grave markers that dot the landscape. As a person who enjoys history, there are many stories to learn from the folks who rest there. This year the cemetery is celebrating their 150th Anniversary and have many unique events happening.

I asked people what they would like their tombstone to say. Pat Nogar: “She Lived Well”, which is a play on her TV show, and Saturday morning FB live chat – Living Well with Pat Nogar.

Sidney told me that West Laurel Hill has a special place in her heart as several of her family member rest there. Jamie said her tombstone would say: “She Never Wore Comfortable Shoes, but they were Pretty”

His tombstone quote: “He Did It Boundless, No Regrets, and Didn’t Bite His Tongue”

Brandon’s Tombstone “Can Someone Clear My Web Browser” plus “Hi Mom.” Jennifer’s “I’ll Be Back.”

Alondra: “She believed she could
So She did …everything thing comes to an end. Bye”

Miguel: “Slaying the Game Since 1993”

Nicole Michalik and Nicole Fuscia –
Which Nicole said: She took No Sh*t, so Curb Your Dog” leave your guess in the comments or on FB.

The Vesper Brothers – The creators of the world’s best pasta sauce, marinara, arrabiatta, and tomato basil sauces : Twins Bill and John Vesper of – Neither could think of anything so I’ll help them out:
“I was better looking!”

Kyree: “I’ll Be Back”; Gabbi: “Tred Lightly” and Vernon: “Lived My Best Life”

Laura: “She wasn’t Obnoxious and Wild, she was just Crazy Fun!!”

Marilyn:
“Please don’t tread on dearest Marilyn
Cause she’s not very tough
She should have been made of iron or steel
But she was only made of flesh and blood “

Brian Duffy: “Lived His Life on Air and Ground, Now He’s Ready To Settle Down”

Sheila Hess: “Miss Philadelphia” – Thanuja: “She Finally Made It Home”

I guess it’s only fair to tell you my Tombstone Message, although I’ll probably do something like photographer John Cruice, who was in attendance, and not have a tombstone but instead become mulch and feed a tree, they have that service you know. Any who this would be my saying:

“He’s Dead, now He’ll Sleep”

Philly Gossip Sunday – Hope you all remembered to Spring Forward, Happy Birthday to my sister Janine DeFeo (Check out her Ovarian Cancer Awareness page and let’s get those butterflies viral), thanks to her Philly Chit Chat is a well oiled running machine as well, and Happy St. Patrick’s day a week early, but with the parade today Philly is a week ahead of the rest of the country. The parade kicks off at 11AM and begins it’s telecast at noon on Fox29. Let’s Chit Chat!

Bendall is back together, or more like she’s back in town. The happy duo, Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons were spotted yesterday in Best Buy in Wegman’s Shopping Center in Cherry Hill checking out VACUUM Cleaners, yes it’s true. (You’ll recall that in January they went to Williams Sonoma to buy pots and pans.) Then they headed to dinner at Grand Lux at Cherry Hill Mall.

The duo was spotted in the evening at Topgolf Mount Laurel celebrating his brother Sean Tribe’s birthday. Also spotted at the celebration was Sixers personality Christian Crosby, rapper Kofie Carter and a lot of friends, who played golf and also sang happy birthday. Both Kendall and Ben got into the swing of the game. No stranger to Top Golf, Crossing Broad has videos of Simmons and his teammates playing in Las Vegas in 2016.

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Victory Dinner for Three Sunday Night

After the Sixers won, Bendall headed to dinner arriving at Double Knot, in Midtown Village about 7:30PM (moi I was on my way to a Visit Philly’s Philly Chef Conference cocktail party with Laura Burkhardt at the private Palazzi Social Club in South Philly (Check out
Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia Brunch shot earlier in the day) Shortly after Ben Simmons and Kendall Jenner were seated, Tobias Harris, the newest 76er arrived and joined them downstairs.

I noticed last month that Cinder Copper & Lace had the dreaded “Renovation” signs up on their place, and they would reopen in March. I reached out to the PR to inquire and they told me that yes they’re renovating and when asked again, that’s all they would say. I mentioned that I’d probably write about it cause it was intriguing. I love their pizza and hope it returns. Passed by the other night and noticed they’ve painted the outside pink, with a hint of pink inside. It is the Year of the Women after all, maybe a women chef?

Ari tells me “They met in November 2017, through a mutual friend, but the beautiful thing is: we both grew up in center city, our moms both moved to Ardmore in high school, and we’re both into yoga and have a lot of mutual friends, but we never met until the time was right! She’s an incredible woman, entrepreneur (founder of Mama’s Wellness Joint) and partner, and I rarely stop smiling in her presence.” That’s the way it should be!!

On March 12, 2019, Del Frisco’s will host a Women in Wine Dinner with an exclusive five-course menu to complement an impressive selection of wines from one of the most noteworthy female winemakers, Sally Johnson from Pride Mountain Vineyards. Some of the featured dishes will inclulde Day Boat Sea Scallop Crudo, Black Truffle Gnocchi, and Rosewood Wagyu Strip-loin, as well as various wines to accompany the fare. Click here to make a reservation. 1426 Chestnut St., 215-246-0533