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#WoofWoofWednesday

 #WoofWoofWednesday
 
How did Google do this on my page, so cool!!

Besides the photos, I love the commentary that goes along with pet photos.

I scour Social Media sites and look for the cutest dogs/pets to post here. Sometimes people direct me to their pooches.

Miles is a little less manly, and not just because of his cape cone – Molly Eichel

DeSean Jackson – Woke up to my female diamond blue & her 11 puppies. All healthy. I’m keeping the white one.
Adopt me.


 JAMIE MCCARTHY – celebrity photographer in NYC I used to work with, he photographs dogs on the side.
Dog I shot at South Street last week.
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SOUTH STREET HEADHOUSE DOG LINKS Plus Wiener Dog Race Info 7/23/14

Hey everyone: This past weekend I photographed the delicious South Street 3rd Annual Dog Days competition. If you were one of the peeps I photographed, here are links to the photos. If they don’t appear here they’ll show up on the South Street FB page sometime in the next 3 weeks. So nice to meet you all, and I hope you had a great time. For peeps looking for the Philly Style Magazine photos, tomorrow I promise. I have a record 40 photos and lots of fun copy to go with it.

Thanks HughE

Yun Fuestes and his Bean Apple Dog Slaw sandwich from Society Hill Society.
Check out photos on PHILLY.COM in the Out and About section.
Grab your Serrano brochures while they last, the restaurant is closing it’s doors for good. This summer they are serving a lite meal of Taco’s then re-conceptualizing as something new in the fall with a new name says Jennifer McCo, co-owner of Serrano, Sassafras and Tin Angel.
Here’s the link to my PhillyMag column written nicely by Josh Middleton, who was one of the judges. 
7/23/14 – Wiener Dog Race at Lucky’s Last Chance
for National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday 5PM to 9PM! The race begins at 7 p.m., but stop by after 5
and grab a hot dog! $1 from each dog will be donated to PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society)! Would your dog be fast enough to win this race?!
The Philadelphia Business Journal 

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#DoAC Ticket Giveaway for Blake Shelton & Lady Antebellum Concerts in AC #BlakeAC #LadyAinAC

Last chance to score tickets to the most coveted concerts of the
summer!  The DO AC Nightclub on Wheels is popping up in Philadelphia on
Wednesday, July 23rd from 11am to 2pm at the corner of 16th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway to giveaway tickets to the Blake Shelton (July 31st) and Lady Antebellum (Aug. 3rd) concerts in Atlantic City on
the beach!  You can’t get these tickets anywhere else!  Follow the hashtags #BlakeAC and #LadyAinAC for more information.

 
About a month I headed to #DoAC with some friends to see all the fun going on in the City by The Sea
First stop

 First stop H20 at Golden Nugget. (I stayed there a few weeks earlier, having never stayed there, and loved it. In August when I go down that’s where I’m going to go.)

You don’t have to be a hotel guest to hit the pool.
It costs $20 to enjoy the pool. If you want to rent a day bed the price is $25, plus you can get a cabana for a little shade, privacy and watch a bit of TV. Info here.

 The Golden Nugget has an expansive rooftop with lounges, cornhole games, shuffle board

 Did I mention the cabana’s

 Then we headed over to the Trump Beach Bar

 It’s an oasis. Loved it. Great to hang, drink eat and there’s a live band playing. What’s not to like.
 

 Then there’s this roped off beach area. To get to the beach, just run down to the water then come back to your seat after showing them your wristband.

 Ahh before you knew it our day was done. We were headed back on the bus to enjoy the tunes of DJ Nigel Richards

Did I mention there was dancing on the bus, so even though we left the beach our party continued to we got back to Philly. What a great day, and only 45 t0 60 minutes from Philly.

 Check out the Trump Plaza Beach Bar
And many of the great places to enjoy in Atlantic City.

Thanks #DoAC

Also don’t forget:
Last chance to score tickets to the most coveted concerts of the
summer!  The DO AC Nightclub on Wheels is popping up in Philadelphia on
Wednesday, July 23rd from 11am to 2pm at the corner of 16th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway to giveaway tickets to the Blake Shelton (July 31st) and Lady Antebellum (Aug. 3rd) concerts in Atlantic City on
the beach!  You can’t get these tickets anywhere else!  Follow the hashtags #BlakeAC and #LadyAinAC for more information.

 

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PHILLYGRAM: What We Did, Who We Saw & What We Ate this Weekend




 Beth Shak and Brooke Shields at Social Magazine party in the Hamptons on Saturday

John Bowen, Mark Stambaugh, Brian Kendall Sims, Kevin LaFleur and Anh Dang Dan Anders all participated in the 24 in 24 this weekend. Just an amazing cause “Back on Your Feet,” and run.
 Steve O and Maria Papadakis in and on top of LOVE. Maria said the police did come, but all they wanted was photographs with Stevie O
Marc Summers and the amateur winner of the South Street Dog Day contest on Saturday. Check out her instagram DickMom

Speaking of instagram, are you following me on mine: PhillyChitChat

I’ll be writing about the PhillyStyle Mag party on Tuesday.
Wait what Sandy Hill Farm has animals?
Bob Brady threw a big party in Wildwood over the weekend.
Al Lee takes in the Gin Blossoms
Brian Duffy digging crabs
After hanging at the South Street Dog Day’s Mikey Il ran into Schoolly D
Congrats to Phila Eagles Julian Vandervelde and Paula Lisenbee on their marriage. Two of the nicest people.
So sweet, Emily Goulet’s husband Justin carries his mom in law to the car after a painful high heel night.

Have you been to the Spruce Street Popup yet?
delicious
Two former Philly peeps Amber Rose and DeSean Jackson in LA @ Quicy’s charity kickball
New photo alert – Kaci McDonnell
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WHISPER IS CLOSED FOR GOOD, ART BAR OPENS

Earlier this week I wrote a blog entry about “What’s Going On On Walnut Street” after taking a stroll there. I found a sign on the door at Whisper that said it was closed for renovations.

 Yesterday I got an email telling me it was more than closed, it was done and being re-conceptualized.

Artisan Presents (http://www.artisanpresents.com/about/) has taken over the space formerly known as Whisper
and will be a partnered in the re-concepting & re-launching of it this Fall.  The new name,
concept, and some initial details will be rolled out to the press &
public shortly.
Artisan Presents other clients: include AEG, Live Nation, and Harrah’s Entertainment to name a few. 
Is it possible that the new concept will include live music like the now under construction Tin Roof bar across from Ladder 15?

  • AEG Live
  • Harrah’s Entertainment
  • Electric Factory Concerts
  • Southern Wine & Spirits
  • SFX / Life In Color Tour
  • Live Nation

    • – See more at: http://www.artisanpresents.com/about/#sthash.akBJbYMh.dpuf

     Also this leaves only Rumor as the only dance club in the Rittenhouse Square area. For an after hours dancing you need to hit up Recess in Old City or Pulse 1526 Sansom St.

      

     Sonesta Hotel has revealed their new eatery bar located at 18th and Market Streets. This space used to house a under used coffee bar.
     Now it’s a sleek, light eating, spirited hang out with wi-fi
     Lots of great spaces to sit, eat and people watch
     The menu is very light.
     the space light and airy
    They have booze
    featuring lots of local artists, and a brand new spanking lobby. Still a pain to get the key to the men’s room though.
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    10 Arts Daiquiri Party Pixs & Two New Chef & A Seasonal Table Delight

    The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia celebrated the return of Daiquiri classic cocktail with a special happy hour
    party last week. The hotel will be offered a curated cocktail menu of noteworthy daiquiris from other The Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts around the world.


     All of the daiquiris offered on July 10 were $10 and made with premium Caliche Rum, a six-generation-old rum from the Serrallés Family Distillery in Puerto Rico.
     Jacob Bowling and Marvin Rocha catch up during the cocktail hour.
     
     Nancy Wilhelm and Bruce Camerom
     Sara Schvenemann and Rich Levering, he just got back from New Orleans where he celebrated his birthday.
     Wendy Wilhelm and  Nancy Wilhelm
     Glendisa Sanxhaku (loves the daiquiris and pretzels) and Isamar Ramirez, Program Coordinator at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Check out the author schedule coming up, pretty impressive. Tonight: Francois Furstenberg | When the United States Spoke French: Five Refugees Who Shaped a Nation

     (A) 

    Next week I want to see Food in Jars: Marisa McClellan 
    on Thursday July 24.
    Antoine Williams and Jeanne McLaughlin love the watermelon and strawberry daiquiris
     Shawn Dore, Mischa Greenberg and Judite Morais
     Sophgar Hu and Robert Chhugani
     The Philadaiquiri makes its debut that night but will be offered all summer long as part of the regular drink menu.

     Colin Likens, Gene Buckley and Tim Moir, Owner, Tag Communication Services. Tim tells me the tickets for the Opera Company of Philadelphia gala 9/12/14 are selling fast. I don’t know if you know this but they’re shutting down Broad Street, inviting opera’s biggest stars and celebrating their 40th Anniversary.
    Kristy Sevag
    Cheers to my girls: Christal Watson, Multicultural Marketing Manager at Southern Wine & Spirits and Elizabeth Wellington, Philadelphia Inquirer fashion writer. Yesterday’s column: Made in America
     Smile: Jimmy Contreras, Vlahos PR (representing the Ritz-Carlton), girls on the scene: Kristy Sevag, Christie Honigman and Marisa Magnatta
    Lindsay Christian, Sarala Sarah, Charles Wiedmann, Megan Carr and Kate Carr
    Seasonal Dinners
     Beginning July 24 and continuing every other Thursday through the fall, 10 Arts at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia will host a relaxed, communal dining experience featuring a five course tasting menu. Never the same meal twice, the menu will be mostly of-the-moment – a culinary adventure that should be as much fun for the chefs as for their guests.


    The menu for the July 24 dinner, example, is built around tequila in honor of National Tequila Day.
    Advance reservations are strongly encouraged, as seating at the communal table is limited to 10 guests.
     Sea Urchin – beautiful and delicious!!
    Octopus. There was a TV at the end of the table which had a camera in the kitchen showing us how the dishes were prepared. (middle photo)

     The most unbelievable duck ever

     dessert

    I attended the press tasting last week and the food was delicious. 10 Arts two new chefs 10 Arts Chef Matthias Hiebsch and Pastry Chef Stephen Wilson (above) created a delicious meal. I highly recommend you attend one of these dinners, it’s highly interactive and delicious. $75 plus tax & tips. Reserve your place at the table, please contact Catherine Lamb at 215-523-8000 or catherine.lamb@ritzcarlton.com.
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    The schedule for Made In America – Kanye West Signs on to do LA

    Arent you glad you bought tickets before they made the line up announcement – (I was happy About this before I became disillusioned.)
    The Budweiser Made in America Festival has announced two new additions to the LA Line Up Including Kanye West (who will also be performing in Philadelphia) along with Iggy Azalea. In addition to the line -up – single day tickets have now gone on sale as well as the Budweiser Made in America Festival weekend schedule. Please see below for more details on the biggest event to hit the east coast the west coast and everywhere in between this Labor Day Weekend!
    Thanks,
    The Budweiser Made In America Team
    PHILADELPHIA LINE-UP
    Saturday
    Kanye West
    The National, Steve Aoki
    J. Cole, Chromeo, City and Colour
    R3HAB, Baauer, Mayer Hawthorne
    The Neighbourhood, Holy Ghost, Will Sparks
    Destructo, DJ Cassidy, Cherub, Young & Sick, Kaneholler
    Sunday
    Kings of Leon
    Tiësto, Pharrell Williams
    Girl Talk, Spoon, Grimes, AWOLNATION
    Gareth Emery, Tommy Trash, Kongos, Danny Brown
    YG, Penguin Prison (DJ Set with Live Vocals)
    3Lau, Mimosa, Bleachers, Cut Snake, Bixel Boys, Vacationer
    LOS ANGELES DAILY LINE-UP
    Saturday
    Imagine Dragons
    Kendrick Lamar, Afrojack, Iggy Azalea
    Sublime with Rome, Metric, Capital Cities
    Gareth Emery, Schoolboy Q, Borgore
    DVBBS, YG, MUTEMATH, Dr. Dog, Hit-Boy
    ZZ Ward, Classixx, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad, Jay Rock, Cut Snake, GrandTheft
    Sunday
    Kanye West, John Mayer
    Juanes, Weezer, Rise Against
    Steve Aoki, Chance the Rapper, Cypress Hill
    R3HAB, Wolfgang Gartner, 12th Planet
    Rita Ora, Nipsey Hussle, Terraplane Sun
    Yellow Claw, Will Sparks, Scavenger Hunt, SZA, A Tribe Called Red

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    THE INTERNET MIGHT CRASH TOMORROW AS thousands register for Dîner en Blanc

    I just got this and BTW I took off my personalize info for registering. This is just a general guideline for those who are on the list to sign up.
     
    This email is NOT a
    confirmation. You are receiving this email because you previously
    signed up for the waiting list of Dîner en Blanc – Philadelphia.  This
    spectacular event will take place in on Thursday, August 21, 2014 in an
    undisclosed location, rain or shine.

    Your registration phase will begin tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 10:30am EDT. Here is a list of tips to help you with the registration process:
    – Don’t use Internet Explorer. Several people reported problems of
    not being able to progress past Group Leader selection due to issues
    with IE. Try using Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
    – Make sure your Adobe Flash is up to date.
    – Sign up for a PayPal account now and link it to your credit card.
    During the first year, many people made it through most of the
    registration process only to be stopped by PayPal who wouldn’t process
    the credit card.
    – If your friend already has a ticket, ask him/her for the name of the
    Group Leader and Table Leader. That group may be filled by the time you
    register, but, if there is still space, try to register in that section
    if you want to be seated in the same area as your friends. Once your
    registration is complete, groups cannot be changed.

    You can find a step-by-step guide on “How to Register for DEB” here: http://philadelphia.dinerenblanc.info/how-to-register-for-deb-593

    Remember, your registration phase will begin tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 10:30am EDT. At that time, we ask that you please come back to this e-mail and click on the following link to register:

    This registration code does not guarantee you a place at Le
    Dîner en Blanc event. Places are limited and therefore will be
    distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

    To complete your online registration, you will need:

    • The name and contact information of the person accompanying you (which could always be modified at a later time)
    • A credit card or PayPal account to finalize the process

    Cost is $68.50 total per table (for both you and your guest). This cost includes:
    – Your $5 annual membership to become an official member of Le Dîner en Blanc®
    – A $5 transaction fee (similar to the fee charged by websites when purchasing concert tickets)
    – $29.25/person participation fee. These fees are applied to cover
    overhead costs, such as photography, entertainment, lighting, associated
    permits fees, insurance, and security.

    Registration Directions:
    1. Click on the invitation link
    2. Enter the invitation code
    3. Click on one of the photos to begin
    4. Follow the process and complete the requested information

    Please note the following:
    – You will see a box labeled “Pass word.” This box is prompting you to create a new pass word for your account
    – If you were recommended by a friend who is a Pedestrian Leader, please choose him/her as your Pedestrian Leader
    in order to ensure you will be seated in the same section. When
    registering, you will see a list of “Group Leaders.” Click on the
    appropriate Group Leader in order to view his/her list of Pedestrian
    Leaders.
    – Guests will be using public transportation to travel to the secret location. Everyone should also be prepared for stairs and a 10-15 minute walk to the final destination.
    – Before registering, be sure to remember to ask any already-registered friends for the name of their Pedestrian Leaders.
    Please note that due to place limitations and requests from other
    guests which have been granted on a first-come first-served basis, you
    may not be able to register in the same group as your friends; once your
    selection has been made, it cannot be modified.
    – Participants are responsible for bringing their own table and chairs.
    If you choose to purchase a catered meal by Garces Catering or DiBruno
    Brothers, you must still bring your own china, cutlery, napery, and
    beverages.

    If you experience any difficulty signing up or have any questions, please contact us at philadelphia@dinerenblanc.info

    Best regards,

    Le Dîner en Blanc® – Philadelphia

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    What’s New On Walnut Street & Rittenhouse Row… Babies are leaving, Avance is Staying, Whispers

    The every changing Walnut Street never disappoints. Yesterday I took a stroll down the tony lane and found lots of interesting tidbits for you…

     Babies are on the move as 
     the Children’s Boutique is leaving Walnut and heading to the equally posh Shops of Liberty Place at 16th and Chestnut Street. Remember about a year ago I said that Chestnut Street is the new Walnut Street and more and more it’s looking that way. Neiman Marcus Last Call is rumored to be setting up shop at Shops of Liberty Place, Nordstrom Rack is going into the old Daffy’s across the street,
    American Eagle has opened in the old Victoria Secret’s in the 1700 block of Chestnut, nearby is Knit Wit which was the first store to make the move to Chestnut from Walnut Street.

    Kiehl’s also left Walnut Street and is now house permanently in Shops of Liberty Place

    Joan Shepp made the transition from Walnut Street to Shops of Liberty Place, then found a dream place with large windows for her creative window dressings, which is her forte, up the street at 1811 Chestnut Street.

    Joan Shepp is across from Boyds. Recently on Twitter I was lamenting to my readers that I always had to drive over the bridge to find clothes for Big & Tall guys. No more, Boyd’s has a Big & Tall store. Now it is a little more pricier, but the quality is great and I really like how they look and feel. So my B&T friends check them out. Ask for Heather, she was really helpful.
     Not going anywhere, Avance Restaurant | Chef Justin Bogle
     Last night I ran into Steve Olitsky, who is one of the co-owners of the delicious and popular spot with it’s famous Lamb Burger. Everything is going smoothly and they look to serve you for a long time. I personally love the downstairs bar for the food and chatter.

    In other Scarduzio news, his new eatery on East Passyunk is in sight, as the sidewalk has been cordoned off in preparation for the old building to be demolished. (Passyunk Post)

     Once there was 4 dance clubs on Rittenhouse Row, right now there’s only ONE and that’s Rumor. Ten Six closed on 12/31/13, G Lounge Closed June 28 and now Whisper is closed July 1, for renovations.
    Rumor has it that the Ladder 15 investors have a hand in this unnamed nightclub being built in the 1500 block of Chestnut Street, which will have music acts on one floor and a lounge. It’s the site of the old Gap Store.) The back door is right across from Ladder 15 on Sansom Street.

     

    update from reader on Twitter
    abbykar: its called Tin Roof

    Michael Klein wrote about it in October but I missed that article. Here it is.

    Finally The Van store is gearing up in the old Jacques Ferber Furs fur store. (They were supposed to be open by Spring 2014) A few years back, I wrote how Joan Shepp was thinking of combining stores with Ferber, but it didn’t work out. Now that Van’s is moving in, we’ll have to wait and see if they’re going to share the big window with Ferber furs during the holiday’s, which was the sticking point with Shepp, I hear.

     The Farmers’ Cabinet closes for ‘summer cleaning’ [Philly Insider] The sign on the door said they’d be back on July 11, but it doesn’t look like it’s open. As of last night the flags were still flying proudly as of yesterday so maybe they’ll get their act together and the hot spot will once again serve spirits.
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    #woofwoofwednesday Philly Pooches & Pets looking adorable

     heartbreaking

    Shots Fired – Tim Blackwell