OK I have to say I was in rare form for this taping, and the voice over by I think it was Tim Furlong was hysterical. Now if I could only stop touching my face, oh and I did draw a complete blank on who was there, but thankfully I had photos.
Yesterday afternoon I finally got out and took a walk around Center City. Whenever I do that I always find stories to tell. 
I Goldberg at 13th & Chestnut. As the weather gets warmer the last thing I want to think about is anything wool, but hey I do like sales.
Yesterday I had lunch with my friend Joan from Kohn, Swift & Graf (also stopped by to visit my old office mates) at McGillin’s on Drury Lane. On my way to lunch I caught this crew of friends all wearing orange jackets. Today this street is going to be packed. It’s a tradition for me to stop by on St Patrick’s Day, but someone hired me for an event so I won’t be making it this year. Also I recommend Moriarty’s, Kokopelli and the Irish Pub.
Check out the Graffiti Bar sign just installed at Sampan. Today for St. Patrick’s Day their drink special is Emerald Isle Martini. It will be vodka, cointreau, midori, and a splash of pineapple for $6 all day both inside and outside. 
The 2011 NCAA Wrestling Championships are in town and the organizers have done an excellent job at directing them to the subway for their trip to the Wells Fargo Center. If you look closely the subway is wrapped in the wrestling logo and a sign that says enter hear.
I love when the ladies who lunch walk down Walnut Street dressed to the nines, which is decked out with a hat.
A new LED traffic light at Broad & Walnut
The bike rack outside of the dorms for the Art Institute.
The DoubleTree is owned by Hilton now
Broad & Spruce
PIFA starts April 7. Really check the schedule, so many amazing events. This is the 80 foot Eiffel Tower they are constructing at the Kimmel Center. Unbelievable!!
Applebee’s near 15th & Locust has Line Dancing on Wednesday nights, where? Guess the 2nd floor, which was where the locker rooms were when I worked at Bookbinder’s 15th Street back in the 90’s. See the lobster on the railing.
Alan Rubin appearing at the Holt Cigar shop on Walnut Street 3/25/11; The clerk tells me he’s new to the cigar business, but hugely popular. His cigars called Alec Bradley is the combined name for his sons.
10% of all sales bought at Joan Shepp will be donated to the American Red Cross for the people of Japan. I went in today to see if I could photograph the dress Anne Hathaway bought the other day. They only had one. Joan asked how I knew and I told her a reader who shops at her store told me. Then she said 4 significant people had read it on my blog and called her. She said do you know the power of your blog? (Sounds like a good sound bite for my advertisement campaign.)
What happened to Details? I loved that place. I know that the original owner retired and two of the girls that worked at the shop took over about 4 years ago. They opened a 2nd place at the Comcast Center. Even their website is gone. NOTICE: This domain name expired on 03/05/2011
City Paper honor boxes look brand spanking new. I think the Onion needs to go here, there’s a space
Sharp
New bar Xchange near 20th & Market. Sorry ass neon sign on the roof
Whisper (1712 Walnut) is having a Pickle Back special for St Patrick’s Day.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Keep it safe!! Hope it wasn’t too lame of a post. I had to do my taxes tonight and it bogged me down.
PhillyChitChatter:
Charity News:
Someone just wrote me yesterday about how they can meet a celebrity, well Saturday Night March 19, 2011 some of the finest celebrity chefs in Philadelphia gather for a good cause the 30th Anniversary ACHIEVEability Benefit:
FOOD FOR THOUGHT (I’m so stealing that name for my new food column) presented by PNC Bank – Helps single parent families break the generational cycle of poverty, achieve economic self-sufficiency and self-reliance. 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM call 215-748-8804 or visit www.achieveability.org
Get Your Rear Into Gear
The Greater Philadelphia Region is looking forward to more than twice the attendance at Philadelphia’s third annual Get Your Rear In Gear, presented by the Stop Colon Cancer Now Campaign, new 10K and 5K Run/Walk to be held in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Martin Luther King Drive (AKA West River Drive) on Sunday, March 20, 2011. To date, more than 2,000 participants are registered and the number is growing daily.
http://www.getyourrearingear.com/events/list/2011/philadelphia-pa/
Philly Notables:
Fox 29’s Mike Jerrick & his niece, he says it was his niece and I did hear her call him Uncle Mike, were at The Ritz-Carlton lounge and 10 Arts last night for some of Chef Monica Glass’ sweets. The niece was in town for a teachers convention. Her first time to Philly. Favorite sites City Hall, Reading Terminal & the Liberty Bell at night.
It was Philly Talk Show Heaven Tues Night with home town boy Bradley Cooper on Letterman, (Dave Robert’s boy) David Boreanaz on Jimmy Kimmel and Delaware County’s Wanda Sykes on Leno.
Inside Edition is looking for Philly’s Hottest Bachelors. Maybe you know someone, or once dated one, send him this link, but get a promised for 10% of his cut if he’s picked: http://www.insideedition.com/submissions.aspx?submitID=21
Food For Thought:
Last night @chefmoni had me taste a ducky dessert (Duck fat financiers, pineapple, pistachios, and foie gras ice cream) which will be served at Executive Chef Peter Woolsey Bistrot La Minette duck dinner on March 26
The South Jersey Independent Restaurant Association (better known as the SJ HOT Chefs) will host their bi-annual South Jersey Restaurant Week from March 20th through March 25th.
Pennsylvania Ballet’s Swan Lake Auction & Gala
Last week I was invited to a most interesting event, The Swan Lake Auction where guests a walk down the red carpet and to meet the stars of Pennsylvania Ballet on Friday, March 11 at the Academy of Music.
Amy Holihan and Amy Statton;
A leading Philadelphia cultural institution, the Company has earned a national reputation for its impassioned artistry and technical virtuosity, and has received widespread critical acclaim for extraordinary performances from an increasingly diverse repertoire. Call 215-893-1955 for subscription packages or visit www.paballet.org. 
PA Ballet Soloist Barette Vance and fiance Chris Widell; “When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” -Wayne Dyer
PA Ballet Dancers Lillian, Di Piazza, Kaia Annikatack, Ryoko Sadoshima, Sarah Hochman and Logan Martin
Ought oh how did I miss the names of these stylish people.
Anne Titerton and Jamie Cleary
Guests bid on one-of-a-kind items like the chance to watch a performance from the wings or a walk-on role in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker!
I wish I had checked out what Deneen Williams was pointing to that had Alicia Williams oooowing
Jacqueline and Gabrielle Meister, Karen and Scott Cooper, Anthony Haller, Pa Ballet Principal Dancers (and husband and wife) Arantxa Ochoa and Alexander Izilliaev
Linda Rogers, Melissa DeRuiter and Marilyn Jefferies
Michael and Stephanie Haugen
Cocktails and a silent auction in the Academy’s exquisite ballroom began
at 6:30 p.m.
Metro Reporter Laura Goldman, Susan Tillery and Rita Rome make their way down to the
STAGE. So gorgeous, and to eat dinner on the stage with the dancers among the magnificent Swan Lake sets how cool was that? For the dancers remembering each step, moment, looking into the audience, and the guests to be eating on the very stage they enjoyed so many productions that were produced there. Me I still have fresh memories of the Academy Ball just a few weeks ago, the crowds, the prestige, Renee Flemming and Paul Simon. Event design was by none other than Evantine Design, Inc.. Those peeps are amazing.
Tickets to the black tie event started at $175 and tables were $3,000 and look at the magnificent setting where they enjoyed their meal. WOW. Next up for the Ballet:
Building on Balanchine April 14-17 at the Merriam Theater
Did you know that 1 in 110 kids are diagnosed with autism. It’s true. It’s touched my family and I can tell you that with special education and attention the progress made with the kids is amazing. You can help and have fun too. 
On Monday, March 21st Bowl with 76er Andre Iguodala and Friends to raise money and awareness for high school students impacted by poverty and autism. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here. I’ll be there to cover the event and I would love to see you there.
Philadelphia, PA-March, 15 th 2011 Delilah’s, the Nationally Acclaimed, Gentlemen’s Club and Steakhouse, will award over $12,000 in cash and prizes at its annual “Entertainer of the Year” competition on Wednesday, March 23rd 2011. This highly anticipated event will deliver powerful performances from some of Delilah’s most talented dancers as they compete for the coveted title of “Entertainer of the Year 2011.” The evening begins at seven o’clock with select open bar sponsored in part by Grey Goose Vodka and Corona Beer. To seduce your palate, gourmet butlered hors d’oeuvres will be prepared by Delilah’s award winning culinary team.
As always, a panel of celebrity judges will be deciding this year’s outcome, which will include: former Philadelphia Eagle & Fanatic personality Brian Baldinger, PhillyChitChat blogger Hughe Dillon, 2011 Wing Bowl Runner Up Bill “El Wingador” Simmons, 
Daily News’ gossip columnist Dan Gross, 
Season Six Bachelorette Star Craig Robinson, 
Apprentice Star Erin Elmore, and 
the dynamic duo of Eagles Wives Susie Celek and Julie Dorenbos.
To be placed on the VIP list for “Entertainer of the Year 2011”, credentialed members of the press need only contact
Buffy Varanese at 215-625-2800 Ext.101 or buffy@delilahs.com. (Buffy’s with Justin Pizzi who returns to NBC 10 tomorrow after having surgery. We tape a brand new segment for The Scene which you can watch on Thursday Ch 248 or 10.2 at 9:30PM.)
Never been to Delilah’s –
Then you’re missing out on the multi-award-winning experience that members of the National Association of Gentlemen’s Club Owners named “Best Overall Club” in the Country 2007. Rated Excellent by Zagat Survey & voted Best Gentlemen’s Club & Best Place for a Bachelor Party every year since 1998 by the Philadelphia City Paper’s Reader’s Choice Awards, Delilah’s gets better every year! Check out more info at Philly2Philly Here
14 PHILADELPHIA ACCOLADES In 2011 City Wins National Praise For Its Food, Beer, Hotels, Events & More 
PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2011 – Only three months into the new year, Greater Philadelphia’s restaurants, hotels, events, beer and more are racking up all kinds of accolades from major national publications, websites and blogs. Calling the city “romantic” and “underrated,” Philadelphia has won praise for its top-notch children’s museum (Please Touch Museum®), its must-see annual events (Philadelphia International Flower Show), its mouth-watering sandwiches (Koja and Paesano’s) and much more. Here’s a look at 14 accolades making headlines so far this year: The City Itself: 1. In its March issue, Travel + Leisure listed Philadelphia in its “World’s Most Underrated Cities” list. 2. Philadelphia took the fourth spot on the cnnmoney.com list of America’s “10 most romantic cities,” which is based on the amount of money people spend for Valentine’s Day. Arts & Culture: 3. In the March issue, Parents magazine featured Please Touch Museum® in its list of the
“10 Best Children’s Museums: 2011.” 4. The Philadelphia International Flower Show and Longwood Gardens sprung up on cnn.com’s “12 places to see beautiful spring blooms.” Dining & Nightlife: 5. In Travel + Leisure’s March issue, the magazine named Mexican hotspot Lolita one of “America’s Best BYO Restaurants.” 6. In March, Food & Wine magazine included Osteria and Tacconelli’s Pizzeria in its “The Best Pizza Spots in the U.S.” article. 7. Reading Terminal Market made Frommer’s “America’s Best Public Markets,” a list that included just 10 markets. 8. Endless Simmer food blog began the year by listing two Philadelphia dishes—the bulgogi steak sandwich from Koja food truck and lasagna bolognese from Paesano’s—in its list of “America’s Top 10 Sandwiches.” 9. In its January article entitled “The Best Restaurants in Which to Do Business,” Esquire’s Eat Like A Man blog named Fountain at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia and Lacroix at The Rittenhouse Hotel. 10. This year, Esquire called Philadelphia one of “America’s Best Beer Cities 2011.”
Hotels:
11. Spawards.com recognized The Rittenhouse Hotel’s Adolf Biecker Spa in its compilation of “America’s’ 2011 Top 100 Spas.” 12. Travel + Leisure magazine ranked The Rittenhouse Hotel fourth on the “Best City Hotel in America” list featured in the March issue. 13. In its January issue, Travel + Leisure ranked The Rittenhouse Hotel (92.97 score), the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia (88.37) and the Loews Philadelphia Hotel (86.67) in its U.S. list of the “World’s Best Hotels 2011.” 14. In Trip Advisor’s ninth annual Travelers’ Choice survey, the Hotel Palomar Philadelphia took the #2 spot in the “Top 10 Trendiest Hotels in the United States” list. The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside® a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region’s vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit visitphilly.com or uwishunu.com, where you can build itineraries; search event calendars; see photos and videos; view interactive maps; sign up for newsletters; listen to HearPhilly, an online radio station about what to see and do in the region; book hotel reservations and more. Or, call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Historic Philadelphia, at (800) 537-7676.(that’s my tag line and photo of Philly, so don’t hold it against GPTMC if u don’t love it like I do – LOL)
Starting off this entry with my new weekly series of fun purchases I see on my walkabout town. I’m not a big on buying things anymore, especially now that I’ve seen hoarders and thought oh I’m on my way to being on that show, but I love to window shop.
Window Shopping this week took me to The Shops at Liberty Place. It’s easy to fall in love with a lot of the items in this store Bella Turka and I love browsing whenever I’m in the neighborhood.
I love these bowls at Bella Turka in Liberty Shops and they are selling out.
This frame is also cute and I am in love with angels. I highly recommend this store but don’t take my word for it the folks at Yelp love them too.
Right down the hall from Bella Turka is The Big Green Earth Store. I first was introduced to this store when I judge a window they had entered into the Flower Show Contest. What sold me was the Eiffel Tower made out of recycled water bottles. These stars are perfect for your house, balcony or patio. Get 10% off with this coupon.
The students at the Art Institute paid a dollar for their contribution to this art work. The funds were donated to The Please Touch Museum.
Navteq mapping the streets of Philly. See the camera on top, I waved. Maybe someday I’ll show up here.
Phillycentric Celebrity Gossip:
Is Wilmington’s Ryan Phillippe going to be a dad again? That’s what the gossip blogs are saying. What’s interesting is I don’t think he’s with that girl anymore and like a good soap opera she swears it’s his and not her new boyfriends.
Bradley Cooper visited The New York Stock Exchange yesterday. The handsome hunk is out and about promoting his new movie “Limitless” which comes out on Friday. (I saw it, and thought it was good, but wish they didn’t reveal so much in the trailer.) Stocks closed down at 11,993 today, but I don’t think we can blame it on BC.
Is Lumiere Luxury Suite closed or was that sign just because it was closed?
Finally coming: La Columbe to The Residences at the Ritz Carlton as uwishunu noted in January. Earlier mention was by Michael Klein back in Nov 2010
Outside Finnegan’s Wake on Saturday night. This guy on the phone is chatting with some girl and says “If you don’t get back here in 15 minutes, I am going to tell your mom what a drunk you are.” ME: I can’t wait to shoot the crazy fun on St. Patrick’s Day.
The Blue Cross Ice Skating Rink is closed for the season. I think that little ground hog was right. On April 1 The Phlash begins, but I hear it’s the last season the purple bus will make it’s appearance on our City streets. I love the quirky little route it takes. I’ll miss it.
BOOK SIGNING: Eric Marlowe Garrison: Mastering Multiple Position Sex: Mind-Blowing Lovemaking Techniques That Create Unforgettable Orgasms 3/18/11 Sexploratorium, 620 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA 7PM – 8PM and on Sunday March 20th, 1-6pm (Not sure if there is a demonstration with those hours.) Sexploratorium, 620 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
Last week was a whirlwind for one Housewife visiting from Orange County, Ca. Southern California born and bred, Lynne Curtin, 51, joined The Real Housewives of Orange County two seasons ago.
Lynne was on the East coast to make an appearance at SOPHISTIKATE in Bethlehem, PA, and promote her accessories line which includes cuffs, Earrings, and Handbags. The cuffs were featured on the RHWOC before Lynne was shown the door last summer, but had made an appearance on the show which helped launch the cuffs. I think the cuffs are adorable, and range from $125 to $250. She also makes dog collars. I wonder if she makes people collars, they she could corner the whole fetish market too.
A few of her new friends came down from the Lehigh Valley to paint the town red with her on a 24hr bender sponsored by VALLEY SOCIAL MAGAZINE.
Real Housewife of Orange County’s Lynne Curtain and Christopher Werley Publisher, Valley Social Magazine. Who knew the Lehigh Valley was rocking a sophisticated chi-chi social life mag, which is awesome. 
Karin Annerhed and Raquel Philly girls Raquel works the cocktail lounge at 10 Arts and Karin is with Sigma Sound.
Real Housewife of Orange County’s Lynne Curtain and Christopher Werley Publisher, Valley Social Magazine. Who knew the Lehigh Valley was rocking a sophisticated chi-chi social life mag, which is awesome. 
Karin Annerhed and Raquel Philly girls Raquel works the cocktail lounge at 10 Arts and Karin is with Sigma Sound.
Greta Miller and Gina Moore
Rita Morkunaite and Jonida Mollai
Lynne Curtin is a PR persons dream come true. When describing her visit she was able to tell me that FC Kerbick lent her a Rolls that carted her around for the two days she was in town, she was staying at the Ritz-Carlton, and Thursday night she enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Tweed on 12th Street and
was able to get Eddie & Chef David Cunningham names into her interview on The Ten Show. Friday afternoon she made the celebrity pilgrimage to Stephen Starr’s Parc on Rittenhouse Square.
Rebecca & Emily were serving up Orange County Ketel 1 at 10 Arts and Top Chef Jennifer Carroll cooked up a snacks for us to enjoy.
Lynne Curtain told LuAnn Cahn and Jillian Mele to look for her return on the Real Housewives of Orange County this season, which kicks off on Sunday Lynne says. Check out the NBC10 Philadelphia Interview Here
Remember Friendster, well this is similar to that but with real live peeps networking and helping to raise money for a good cause. Hope you can make it on 3/24/11 to help the children.
http://www.cctckids.org/index.php
(sponsor post)
With a heavy heart I said prayers this weekend for Japan, it’s people and the hardship they are going through after the devastating earthquake and tsunami last Friday. If want to help in the recovering please donate contact The Red Cross of Philadelphia here or text REDCROSS to 90999 — to add $10 towards their disaster relief efforts in Japan… ever dollar helps. 
Last week I attended the Red Ball at the Please Touch Museum, but before we get to that I want to also extend my condolences to council-man-at-large candidate Malcom Lazin whose mother died last week.
Congratulations to Carrie Nork Minelli and Dino Minelli on the birth of their son Dino Jr.
Congratulations to the newly engaged Sam Katz’s son Phil Katz, and Leah Greenberg. Also Victoria Holdofsky has beautiful ring gracing her left hand thanks to Kyle. Who knew that all that green beer & Irish Potatoes could invoke such romance.
Also check out my Anne Hathaway sighting. Thanks to my initial tipster, then the 4 who gave me additional info. I couldn’t do what I love the most without you:)
The Red Ball was attended by more than 1,100 people and was held March 5 at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. Presented by ModSpace, the event featured dishes by area restaurants with prizes awarded to the best featured foods. 
This is the 3rd year the Ball has been held at the Please Touch Museum, and I think one of the best years. Everything ran smoothly, and every one I talked to had a great time. I know everyone appreciated the Modspace
Music for the ball was provided by CTO World Entertainment Productions. Tonight they had a band in the main room, and a DJ with a man on the mike in the VIP room.
Patty Kelly, Sara Wamsley, Kristin DuBois, Erica Patrick, Steve Carbone, Carol Drumstas
Always fashion foward Kharisma McIlwaine from the CW Philly Crew and Jericka Duncan
I can’t remember who this is but he played with Papale and the Eagles, but I do know my girl Valerie Knight and her hubby Frank Sestito, Janet and Vince Papale. Do you remember how Janet told me how to remember to spell her last name. I mentioned it that night to her and I think she died, pap for smear and ale for beer. Swear that’s what she said. So clever.
Damian Muziani and Adriana Alveario. Damian is the host for WPHL17’s Better Philly. They are both actors and met while performing in Tony & Tina’s Wedding. Check out Damian’s page to book him for your next commercial or show.
David Anthony and Jillian Pirtle, Miss Black Pennsylvania 2011
Guests at the annual “red tie gala” sampled culinary delights prepared by Philadelphia’s hottest chefs and for the second year got the chance to vote for their favorite restaurant. This year’s restaurant winner is The Bistro at Our Town in Exton, PA. Dana Herbert of Desserts by Dana and winner of TLC’s Next Great Baker, presented the glass award to Bistro CEO/Founder Ashley Melillo and Managing Partner Jillian Godfry.
Ilana Waber, Gloss PR and Justin Fishman
Thanks to Mod Space there were comfy chairs to lounge on
Everyone had a great time on the carousel
Megan Heaton
Magee Rehabilitation will celebrate its Eleventh Annual Night of Champions fundraiser on Friday, May 6 at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall on 1301 South Columbus Blvd., in Philadelphia, Pa. Magee’s Night of Champions includes dinner, raffle prizes, music from local band 61 North and auctions of autographed sports memorabilia, exclusive gifts, restaurant certificates, getaway weekends, and travel packages. All funds benefit the Hospital’s Patient Programs. As always, local sports celebrities such as Eagles head coach Andy Reid, NBA Hall-of-Famer Billy Cunningham, Temple University men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy, Phillies Director of Public Affairs Scott Palmer, former Eagle Mike Mamula, former Eagle John Spagnola, sports radio personality Howard Eskin, former Magee patient Adam Taliaferro, former IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World Steve “USS” Cunningham, and more will be in attendance. please call (215) 587-3090. tickets $125
Side saddle
sometimes the fun was found near the carousel
Grace Flanagan and friends. With a name like Flanagan I wonder what she’ll be doing on Thursday?
The man behind the scenes for CTO Entertainment Carmen Tomassetti and his lovely girlfriend and PhillyChitChat reader Dr. Erin Pusz
Tom Bentley and Leslie Padilla
Marilyn Sukonick-Zeff always gives a good Tarot Card reading, with a happy customer
Ashley B. Cook, PHLARE MAGAZINE, Monica Boyle and Justin Fulton, the fashion consultant at Phlare Magazine
All good things must come to an end and it did near midnight…See you next year Michael & Rinko Hames who are driving off into the sunset.
The Red Ball raised $285,000, the most ever for any SEPA Chapter single day event. All proceeds from The Red Ball directly benefit Red Cross House – The Center for Disaster Recovery, the SEPA Chapter’s one-of-a-kind short-term housing facility in West Philadelphia where hundreds of local families every year begin their recovery from fires, floods, and other disasters.
