Everyday I’m just gonna add more info/pixs to this entry as things come up, whether they be Philly Pep Rallies, or something fan crazy.

After removing the banners greasing the poles

Winning the National League Championship (Pix Sabrina Tamburino)and the spontaneous celebration (Pix from JIM A WERNER )
Things are returning to normal on Broad Street; trash receptacles have been put back, and banners have been rehung
until the P***** in a few weeks. Scroll down for more pictures of the days.

My favorite picture so far this week provided by the Philadelphia Zoo

PHILLIES WORLD SERIES GAME DAY SCHEDULE
GAME 1 – WED 10/28 IN NY (Yankees)
GAME 2 – THURS 10/29 IN NY (Yankees)
GAME 3 – HALLOWEEN IN PHILADELPHIA
GAME 4 – ALL SAINTS DAY IN PHILLY (11/1)
GAME 5* – MON 11/2 IN PHILADELPHIA
GAME 6* – WED 11/4 NYC (Yankees)
GAME 7* – THURS 11/5 NYC (Yankees)

WORLD SERIES PARADE MONDAY 11/2

Pixs from last nights game from none other than Sabrina Tamburino & Steve Thorne, who are having a big blow out wedding at the Bellevue on Halloween which is now Game 3. Bummer Chase & Jen Utley won’t be in attendance now, but Sabrina & Steve are setting up a room for game viewing. I wonder if they’d delay their honeymoon for another parade down Broad Street? Would you?
Phillies win National League championship …Last year the afterparty for the NL win was held at S Starr’s Washington Square. This year it was a house party at Cole Hamel’s (hope they didn’t wake the kids?) Here’s a link to their house warming party. http://tinyurl.com/ykwndp6

Broad Street: Earlier this week I noticed they took away the solar trash cans and put the green trash cans out, but I didn’t realize it was in anticipation of tonight’s win.

Many of the newspaper boxes were removed.

Perry Milou is selling posters (prints) of a painting he did for the World Series Championship Phillies & he has a sticker that says “REPEAT” which you can attach to it. Ask him to sign the poster cause he is Philly Peter Max. You’ll want his signature on it. He’s hanging out on Walnut Street in front of Joan Shepp’s Store.

JimmyStyles 1820 East Passyunk Ave October “Artist of the Month” is Zachariah O’Hora, whose fanciful, wood-cut inspired illustrations grace everything from T-shirts and magazines to posters and bags. His latest project: a zipper pouch for BlueQ.
ABOUT ZACHARIAH O’HORA
Zachariah OHora is an award winning illustrator, painter, and children’s book illustrator and author. His work has been featured in various magazines, newspapers, advertisements and on packaging, album covers and posters around the world.
A resident of Philadelphia, he has lived and worked in San Francisco, New York and Berlin. His recent body of work is themed around roadtrips. It is inspired by people and places that he has encountered from a cross-country hitchhiking roadtrip in his teens to trainhopping in Europe.

JimmyStyle is carrying new items. How much is that giraffe?Sometimes I get buried under my disorganization and misplace my pad. Thankfully I know Jimmy and he will help me with these names. Arianna Neromiliotis and Ricardo Maldonado Christian DiCiccio & Diane Johnson. Christian just hosted a successful fundraiser of the Victim/Witness Services of South Philly, which would be adorning these pages if I could have found a parking spot in South Philly that could have contained my SUV.
Jimmy has good penmanship
Zelinda, Zach, Zara and Zade brother, sisters & niece

The very married Zachariah has been to the Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco. Opening night was very successful and over 5 pictures were sold.I love these jars, and vases that JimmyStyle carries now.
Will Klein and Fred Kogan
A nice turnout
Isabella Pizza provided the delicious food & Stromboli
Viann Gubatosi, Diane Lucidi, Joe Didio
Either Christian is going to be a doctor for Halloween, or …
Aly Green and Matt Vlahos team up for a photo
The Patrick Swayze Memorial corner.
The next big event for JimmyStyle will be a book signing by Philly-based writer and stylist Kayte Terry’s second book, “Appliqué Your Way,” is being released this month by Chronicle Books. on Saturday, Nov. 7 as well as teaching a workshop. The book signing is free, but there will be a charge for materials for the workshop. Space is limited.

Comcast-Spectacor, owners and operators of the Spectrum, is opening the legendary arena and inviting the public to take one final stroll around the Spectrum on Saturday, October 24, before the final act, Pearl Jam, closes America’s showplace. The “Last Stroll” begins at 10 a.m. and will continue until 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public.In addition to being able to walk the concourse and to go onto the event floor one last time, fans can also purchase souvenir Spectrum merchandise and enjoy rolled back concession prices – $1 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks.
During “The Last Stroll” fans will be able to enter the former locker rooms of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers, as well as stand on the Spectrum concert stage. In addition, some of the great Philadelphia Flyers alumni who made the Spectrum such an intimidating place to play hockey will be on hand to meet fans, as well. These former Flyers include Ed Hospodar, Bob Kelly, Joe Watson, Orest Kindrachuck and Dave Schultz.

At the “Last Stroll,” fans can purchase the complete photographic history of the Spectrum entitled “God Bless the Spectrum” for $24.95 or a commemorative piece of the basketball court for $76 (3-inch by 5-inch piece) or $176 (10-inch by 10-inch). Also, Comcast-Spectacor will be taking orders on Spectrum chairs at the “Last Stroll.” A portion of the proceeds from sales of the court and the seats benefits the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation.

The “Last Stroll” is being presented by SportsRadio 610 WIP who will be broadcasting live from the Spectrum during the event.
Also check out Philly Photographer Roger Barone’s blog on photographing concerts and events at the Spectrum for the last 40 years
http://photosfromphilly.wordpress.com/
(Source)

Friday I went to a press luncheon, which is a gathering of press/bloggers to try out new menu items at restaurants. This one was held at Union Trust at 717 Chestnut Street.
Playing off the address they’ve created a $7.17 lunch special, perfect for the recession. Hmmm Hamburger and the fries. You know how I love them. I’m thinking of going around town once a week and eating a hamburger somewhere, shooting it and then giving me opinion.
Duck Confit salad was eaten across from me and he said it was delicious, and Matt Ray next to me had Fish & Chips and thought it was the best.
The Where Magazine & Lago’s 2nd annual Key to the City award was held at Ristorante Panorama at the Penn’s View. They have real towels in the bathroom.
The Susan Komen pig at Macy’s will collect your dollars and donate them to cancer research #BeatCancer. December 5th is the Linda Creed Foundation luncheon. The money raised at that event stays local and assists women with their hospital bills. They need a “Celebrity” to MC the event. I really believe in this organization as the money stays local and helps women who are suffering with their bills so it’s one less thing to worry about. Any Philebrity’s available?
I had a delicious cheese tray (with Kristy Gonzales & Monica Devlin) at Franklin Mtg & Company bar on Saturday Night. I thought it was from DiBruno’s as that is who provided their cheese & meat trays when the bar opened in the summer, but
when I had lunch at Smith’s on Wednesday (delicious roast beef sandwich), and was telling Chef Brendan Smith about the delicious cheese tray I had at Franklin Bar, he told me that he now provides them with the meat/cheese platters. What a coinky dink that I would even bring that up? Call B*Smith Catering for your bar’s food menu cause it was a nice treat to be able to get a little nibbly in a bar along with cocktails. I’d like to see the G Lounge do this. What happened to DiBruno’s?
Please help MANNA & Jimmy Contreras, reach the goal of selling 100 pies for MANNA’s Pie in the Sky! Buy a pie and a MANNA client will be delivered six life-sustaining meals. It doesn’t get any sweeter than that. http://www.mannapies.org/mypage.cfm?ID=2222
I love the chocolate cream and pecan pies. I will be losing 20lbs before Thanksgiving just so I can have a slice of each.Philadelphia Cinema Alliance is offering a rare opportunity to 10 guests who wish to dine with Oscar-winning, Internationally-acclaimed director, Costa-Gavras, Wednesday, October 21, 8:15pm,on the eve of the premiere of his film, Eden is West, and his acceptance of the PCA Artistic Achievement Award.
The personable and multi-lingual director (he speaks fluent English) is eager to converse with Philadelphia’s diverse and knowledgeable cinephiles in this intimate setting.
Your dinner ticket will also include your ticket to the screening and award ceremony,
6:45pm, Thursday, October 22, at the Prince Music Theater.

To take advantage of this one time, memorable evening, please contact:
La Cinematheque: New French Films, Thom Cardwell, Development Director 267-765-9800 x237 or tcardwell@phillycinema.org
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time: 8:15pm
Place: The Prime Rib, 1701 Locust St., Radisson Warwick Hotel, off Rittenhouse Square
Price : $200 per person all-inclusive, benefit event, a percentage is tax-deductible, as a donation to Philadelphia Cinema Alliance, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit. Laurel Hill Cemetery Halloween Tours
I did an interview with Hadas Kuznit’s from KYW last week. http://tinyurl.com/yf5bc57In the men’s room they have all the bases covered, a hands free faucet for germaphobes and one you operate yourself for the control freaks. That’s what we need at my house.
If you want to be a prisoner for Halloween, and who doesn’t, check out these jumpers at I Goldberg at 13th & Chestnut. Maybe you want to wear it to the Eastern State Penitentiary is a Massive Haunted House in a Real Prison. and freak the other visitors out.
On Wednesday you can hang out with a bunch of screaming queens, like myself. Buy tickets at Bruce Yelk’s Nightlife Gay http://www.nightlifegay.com/TBTW.html
Ben Franklin has Phillies Spirit at the Fairmount Boathouse
Endangered species, newspaper boxes along Broad Street. I guess L&I really is removing the ones they slap with the orange removal signs on.
This week in B&W it mentions the tidbit I gave to Us Weekly about Jon Gosselin’s visit to Philadelphia, mentioning his stop at the Whiskey Bar, Mid-Town Continental & Parc. So PR tip me off to your celebrity sightings and I’ll see what I can do for you. No celeb or Philebrity too small. This week I had tidbits about G Lounge & Del Frisco’s in Phila Daily News, info about Recess, Del Frisco’s, Boyds & Union Trust in the Inquirer. I obtain this info either by tips or by being on the scene. Sometimes I do a restaurant/club loop and obtain my info, sometimes I stop inside.

Last week the National Lingerie Football team Passions, had their kickoff party at G – Lounge so I stopped by to help my friend G-N Kang celebrate

Shelly Lashly, Kim Wheat, Jaime Doamons, G-N Kang, Dana Dizillo, Donna Ferry, Tabitha Alexander, Front Row: Cheryle Firweather, Tyrah Linsby
First game:

Hacina Saadi and 76ers center Samuel DalembertJohn Bolaris tells me that this is one girl to look out for, she’s gonna be a star – Jenny Butler!!
Donna Ferry and Wired 96.5’s G-N Kang
Kim Storm and Philadelphia Eagles Stewart Bradley enjoy the festivities. No need to start any rumors this as I set this shot up.

Brittany Burkeitt, Stacey Kracher, Chuck Peruto and Monica Devlin

Uri Jacobsen and friends. (Did I mention that note pad was carted off by a young slightly intoxicated women who told me she loved me and well I knew I should have paid better attention to it)
Alyssa Radar a few serious looking dapper friends. Alyssa spent last night at Fox & Hound with Miss Heaton who succeeded in her good luck charm ways as the Phillies brought home a win. Take that warm blooded Dodgers who obviously live a charmed life in the warm California sun.
With his Fame Face on, the serious Arthur Kade, with Mia & Chuck Peruto in The Vault
As I rolled out of there about 1AM the party at G Lounge was still going strong.

The Long anticipated Jolly’s Dueling Piano Bar is about to make it’s debut in Philadelphia: Jolly Weldon had a success with Jolly’s Piano Bar at the Latham Hotel, (Sam Maturo, Lenfest Media Group, Jolly Weldon , Michael DeBaecke , James Oliver, James Oliver Gallery at the Lippincott B&B kickoff with Brendan Smith Catering) It was at this event that Jolly first told me about his Dueling Piano bar. Also this Saturday 10/24, James Oliver Gallery presents a new Our new exhibit TRANSPLANT opens next Saturday. You can get a sneak peek here: http://bit.ly/gUU9j It includes artwork previously banned by the Art Institute because of gun violence, but will be displayed for the first time at the James Oliver Gallery. but now will be opening his Dueling Piano Bar October 30 just in time to sing the Monster Mash, Thriller and The Time Warp Halloween Weekend. These windows open to allow the music to tickle the ears of passerbyers.
The pianos were in place, but because of construction it was a little messy on the floor so just know they are on the left side of this picture. This is the bar, which is situated in the front of the place. There is also a small bar/food preparation area in the back of the bar. Food will be provided by Brendan Smith, executive chef/owner of b*smiths gourmet catering & Smiths restaurant. I love the warm earth tones of Jolly’s and the modern look of the bar.
The 125 seat venue at 2006 Chestnut Street offers a live, loud and interactive experience in a festive colored atmosphere. In keeping with the history of dueling pianos – the concept debuted in New Orleans during the Great Depression – Jolly’s offers a recession-friendly happy hour, a small plates menu under $10, and no cover charge. Along the wall you will find booths that will set between 6 – 10 of your friends. I see a lot of after work happy hours and celebrations in their future. Across from these booths will be a dozen or so small cafe tables, next to them will be the Dueling Pianos. Last week Michael Klein’s Insider column went into greater details of what to expect at Jolly’s. Historically usually on stage with two grand pianos, each played by a professional player who sings and entertains; humor and audience participation are prevalent. Doors open at 3PM, happy hour is 6PM – 8PM and shows begin at 8:30PM Tu – Sat nights. Each night has a different theme. Check them out here.
My friend Christian DiCicco ,who’s law office is right next door, will be in ear shot of many of the great tunes to be sung there. Typically at a piano bar you might hear classic rock, Top 40, R&B, country, or my favorite show tunes. So shortly it will be “Tomorrow” from Annie, and then it will be opening “Tonight” from West Side Story and we can sing “Seasons of Love” for years to come.

A lot of these shots were taken when I was the only photographer there, or others had gotten their shots and left. I really stay around til I get the shot that I know is just a little special. Then I’m done, really. Then I usually shoot the guests. Often I don’t post the “Gotcha Shots” as I save them for the press (They do go in my Published Folder:). Here’s a chance for you to see them now:

UNION TRUST STEAKHOUSE: Sometimes you just know when you have the right picture, and that was the case with Leslie Jordan enjoying a pre-party at Union Trust before his show Sordid Lives at Plays & Players.
Loews Hotel & The Wall Ball: I love getting the right candid shot. It used to be a breeze, but now it’s a little more challenging as people recognize me now and want to say hit, or wave etc, I usually take a posed shot then tell them to go about what they’re doing. It’s always great when I get a picture that tells the whole story needing only a few additional words. Here’s Jane Seymour, Mural Arts Founder Jane Golden and Chair of Wall Ball Margelle Liss, in front of a pix of a mural in the City.
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts & Phila Magazines Best of Issue: I’m also grateful that many of the news people in the City trust me and allow me into their circles to get the shots that I need. Although most pooh pooh at the thought of being a “Celebrity”, I try and explain that their “Celebrity” helps bring attention to many of the great charities and causes in the City when they make an appearance. So thanks to them. Both Aditi and Adam are looking at someone who had just gotten married and their ring was depicted in the photo. They weren’t quite ready to announce the wedding and I respected that, so I cropped him out.
North Star Bar: One Sunday night my co-workers band Action Park was putting on a show at the North Star. I like to go to see them once and awhile, this night there was a little incentive as “Rescue Me” Mike Lombardi was going on first. When I can get one of those unique shots which kinda come out of the blue, I am so there. I usually go somewhere and then if I think I did a good job catching something unique I send it out to my people. Out of 50 shots, I sent in 10 I knew this would be the shot as it’s a perfect unobstructed full body shot that tells the story I wanted to tell. This photo was also picked up on a national blog. Sadly blogs, even national ones only pay about $5 for photos. Interesting enough even if your photo appears on a blog, it could still be picked up in a magazine.
James L Brooks Untitled Movie: Poor Jack Nicholson. This is one of my best shots, and even though people think Jack’s a stud, the demographic buying audience of the glossies don’t want to see grandfatherly Jack. This photo appeared in Inqlings, but no where else, not even on a blog. Pretty sad.

Lucky Strikes & Jimmy Rollins charity Event: This is one of my all time favorite shots. Who doesn’t want to get a picture with their baseball hero. Just the other day I was telling my bro-in-law of my adventures. He’s a big shot at Microsoft in Charlotte, but acts like a little kids when he talks of his love for his Philly Sports teams, especially Chase Utley or Cole Hamel. So funny.
Katherine McPhee in Us Magazine. This shot was taken last September 08 at the Spring 2009 shows in Bryant Park. This is the first time it’s been published as butterflies became fashionable. The fashion industry sets the next seasons styles. Last week Katherine was in town for a radio appearance, stopped by the Phila Indep Visitor Center, then played in the park with her puppy. I sent the story to Us Magazine, but they didn’t run it. They did run my Jon Goselin story, where he stopped in Philly to party and who he was with. Pg 62 10/26/09 issue. Last night at LAC a women verified who he was with as she ran into him and Jon was staring at the hot blond, and the GF got irritated and said “Com’on”. So fun. (Last month I sent a story regarding Bradley Cooper & Renee Zellwenger which was used in Us Mag & People Mag.)
Marc Jacobs After Party: Lindsay Lohan Ok Mag Online arriving at the Marc Jacobs After Party. Lindsay is one of those rare celebs that will still get published because sadly we are watching a train wreck. Another interesting thing about this photo is it’s taken at night. If you look in many of the glosses most shots are taken during the day as the night shots usually get past on.
Amber Rose. This is backstage at the Nicole Miller show in Bryant Park. Thank you Mary Dougherty, who owns two Nicole Miller stores in the Philadelphia area, for arranging that for me.
Fashion Night Out in NYC: Poor Taylor, if she wasn’t an actress on Gossip Girls I know of a alternative career choice?
Center City Border’s Book Store: Sometimes when I cover an author event at Border’s or Barnes & Noble, I’m the only press there. Someone needs to get the word out and that is why I am going to be putting these events on my PCC calendar, and in the margin of the blog.
Electric Factory: I took a lot of shots the Lady Gaga concert when she was at Electric Factory, but somehow I overlooked this one. The next day when I was preparing the blog I found it. I knew it was something special and submitted it to my agency. The next day it was published in the NY Daily News. Although I have been published in magazines, it’s really a very rare event. I’m competing with NYC, LA and the world to get a shot in, but I’m happy to get exposure for Philly on any blog. I was estatic about Lady Gaga in the NY Daily news, as most often events happen in NYC first and photos taken in Philly don’t move as one of the “working” photographers have taken a similar shot. It’s about seniority more than say a good shot, which is only fair. On the otherhand, a unique shot will always win out.

Dusk, Atlantic City: Nicky Hilton is famous because her sister made a sex video tape. This was a great shot, Lance Bass serenading Nicky Hilton at Dusk Atlantic City for her birthday. It made some blogs, but she’s really not someone that has risen to the level of being published. People were excited to see her, but only if to get that closer to the Paris Hilton mystique. Why else would someone of David Katzenberg status date her. She’s got class. There are some blogs that note that Arthur Kade is in the background of this photo, but later he was invited in the VIP area to party with Nicky & Lance. I have a couple photos of that too.
Morimotto: This photo was never published nationally for two reasons 1) She had just appeared in NYC the night before 2) I submitted it as an exclusive, which is was, but when you do that they sell it for a much higher price (I will no longer submit as exclusives)

Still it was in the Inquirer so I felt that I shared something with the world
Jon Bon Jovi at the Project Home Anniversary Party Sept 2009 at Phila Marriott. Of course I wish it said that on yesterday’s Perez Hilton when this shot appeared, but you never know if a shot will be picked up the day you shoot it or in the future like this one.

Joe Jackson, has come out from under the rock in which he deserved to be under. He probably didn’t get photographed or published as much as he does now. Sometimes I wonder if I should give any PR to despicable people, but I know I have an obligation to do the best job I can. Hopefully he will crawl back under the rock.

Marriott Hotel, Beat 100.3 Music Conference: Legends together. Patti LaBelle & Teddy Pendergrast. I was surprised it wasn’t picked up by more outlets, but most folks probably don’t know who he is. (I don’t think anyone else got this shot. I’m so thrilled I got to share this moment with the world. It’s Philly Soul at it’s best)Reese Witherspoon is cold along the Parkway in Philadelphia. It took me three months to get one decent photo, and now I could care less to shoot her or give her anymore PR.

Parc – I give so much PR to the Starr Restaurants I deserve a discount like the James L Brooks actors get. I had to wait about 3 hrs for this shot. I think that works out to $ .01 an minute. Besides loving what I do, I do it is as I tell my friends “If a tree falls in the Forest does anyone hear it?” No, but if I’m there I’ll get a picture, and you will know it fell. (Some people collect baseball cards, I like to capture something you normally wouldn’t see.)

Paul Rudd is awesome. One of the nicest celebs you will ever meet. Autographs for fans, poses for pictures, is human.

Utley All-Star Animals and host committee Jennifer Utley, Johari Smith, Nicole Cashman and Gail Scardapane are hosting a shopping night at Boyds to benefit the Pennsylvania SPCA.

Jen Utley, Rebecca Cooper Jackson, Steve M. Davis of Omega Optical and Johari Smith

Chase and Jennifer Utley established Utley All-Star Animals in 2008 to bring awareness to the increasing epidemic of animal cruelty. Their mission is to educate the community about the proper treatment of animals and fund non-profit organizations that are active in the fight against animal neglect, pain and suffering.
Danille Triplett and Linda Still
The Pennsylvania SPCA is dedicated to rescuing animals from abuse and neglect, providing lifesaving care and treatment, guaranteeing a home for every adoptable animal, and reducing pet-overpopulation through low-cost spay-and-neuter clinics and public awareness initiatives. For more information, call 215-426-6300 or visit www.pspca.org.

Sabrina Tamburino, Boyd’s women’s clothing purchaser the stylish Sean General, Miki Ginfrida
Scott Barnes and Nicole Cashman. Scott just participated in the Society of Wedding Planners’ Marketing Panel who had their meeting on the Battleship NJ, such an out of the ordinary place to have a wedding and what a great view of the City.Elaine Graber, Julianne Glatz, Christian David, Kimmi Ragone, Debra DeSimone and my fav Jill Rizen. (Not pictured Andrew Henning who was off shopping somewhere)

Gavin McCay & Jen Utley. Gavin is Jen’s personal trainer over at Fusion Cross Training Fitness. I often try to get those sneaky pixs of the two of them working out but to no avail. Back to me, ug I have not been doing so hot with my workout. I think on Friday’s I will begin my weekly updates and try and keep it honest so I can loose another 20lbs by years end.Michael Smith and Carie Brescia are not an item, but have a lot of chemistry don’t you think?

Charlie Pasquale, Donna Coghlan, Adam Spivak and Karen Sajda (Am I going to see these folks at Bruce next week, although I bet they went already)Danielle Krupta, Monique Crawford, me and Zarina Kozek

Steven & Schuler Nunn will be taking care of the Jimmy Rollins dog. Proceeds from the auction benefiting the Pennsylvania SPCA
Who wouldn’t want to take home the Chase Utley dog, well Karan Oliver gets to do just that.
Larry Platt won Victorino’s cat
Donyale Reavis bought the golden Ryan Howard dog as it looks like the one her parents own. She’s gifting them with it.
Sorry for the delay of this posting as sometimes I have to wait a week until a Sunday passes and my photos appear in Michael Klein’s Inqlings column in the Inquirer. Such as the one below.

Also in this column it was noted that I broke the story about the see thru floor at Boyds too. Thanks a bunch for the hat tip MK!!Enjoy delicious cuisine by Raw and complimentary Bluecoat Gin or Penn1681 Rye Vodka cocktails. Bid on one-of-a-kind silent auction items autographed by the Phillies, sponsor a Pennsylvania SPCA pet or purchase a Phillies Save a Pet at the Park calendar!

Last night Strongbox threw a dope party for two of Philly’s most popular cool cat’s on the Scene “The Mayor” and Shortie No Mass rapper from De La Soul, and friends of PhillyChitChat.

#yougetcho

The Party was thrown by two cool kidz Jacky Wright & Reggie Berry with them is Carrie, Drew Carballo aka The Mayor & Chadai.
Kathryn Epps, Terressa Thompson aka Shortie No Mas and Angela carterJordan Hadawar, Ebonie Dukes and Jaihra Davis
Uncle Joey, Drew and Chrisopher Nork. Tells me that Denim has undergone a renovation, it now has a designated dance floor, and is opened late night for those of you who don’t want the night to end.
Meesha Miller and Josh DeMarco. Meesha was out celebrating her own birthday where earlier in the night her friends surprised her with a party at Swanky Bubbles. On Friday night there will be an even bigger party at Recess which Philly Chit Chat will be attending. Arthur Kade also made the scene last night.
Sara Ann Kelly & Patricia Gilbert make the scene. It was nice to finally meet Sara Ann as we are Twitter fans of each other. “I believe the hype…we live the hype! @STRONGBOXLounge is gonna b bananas for @The_Mayor & @ShortieNoMas b day celebrations! Be thr or b sq”

These two are turning into my new “It Girls” as they seem to be everywhere and always find themselves in front of my camera are Stacey Kracher and Anne Nikolaus. These two are just bad news, ask them how they got into the Eagles game last Sunday. They don’t believe in using the normal entrance for us peons.Amy Perrel and Voh Taylor
Dancing broke out
cavorting was on
Keith Burke, Chris Sheeran, Chris Napoli, and The Mayor.

Life is merely a dream – and not worth living unless you’re living beyond your means. Well beyond your means.
-Entourage
Drew SAYS @madnuggie @lisasissorhands @faboosh_sara_k @iphillychitchat @pinkytash @djroyale @ THE WORLD, dware, chicago, NY, bmore, CA all here in the houseThe place was packed when I made my exit at midnight with DJ Tommy Diz spinning high above the crowd. Join the Cool Kids every Tuesday night for their party at Strongbox. 9PM – 2AM at 2029 Walnut Street….Be there, all the other cool kids will……Last Week was DOPE and its only getting better says the Twins.

Opening on Thursday is the newest boutique hotel in Philadelphia, the serene, sophisticated Hotel Palomar by Kimpton designed by Dayna Lee, of Powerstrip Studio in Hollywood, California.The luxury hotel offers a stylish sanctuary within an exciting urban environment, where high-end, harmonious design, outstanding personalized service and exceptional amenities provide you with a level of comfort that redefines the boutique hotel experience. (from website)
Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel, sets “art in motion” in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. The first of its kind, our LEED registered luxury hotel in the heart of Center City Philadelphia is a testament to superior eco-friendly hotel design, personalized service and genuinely warm hospitality. The dining room where there will be nightly wine “Happy Hours” for guests.
The Living Room
Where guests can sit and relax Check-In
The elevator lobby on the first floor.
Throughout our boutique hotel, original artwork dynamically interacts with soft hues, luxurious custom furnishings and original architectural detailing.

Work began in February 2008 to transform the 1929 landmark building, the Architects Building, into the 230-room Hotel Palomar. The 24-story structure, one of the city’s most striking examples of Art Deco architecture, is the former headquarters for the Philadelphia chapter of the AIA. The $92.5 million renovation is Kimpton’s 11th adaptive reuse development.Remember those mosaic tiled elevator murals that hung for 40 years in the elevators, plus weighed down the lifts often breaking for weeks. Well these are two of the newer murals.
They look like real rooms. (Back in August I wrote about the old mosaic city depicted murals that lined the walls of these elevators. All four of them were decorated with intricate mosaics of circa-30s Philly scenes: City Hall, Swann Fountain, the old skyline, the Ben Franklin Bridge. They were carefully removed and are intact and GUESS WHAT THE KIMPTON IS WILLING TO DONATE THEM TO A WORTHY ORGANIZATION THAT WOULD LIKE TO MAINTAIN THEM AND DISPLAY THEM. I had one bite, but as of last week probably because of the budget nothing has been done about it. I would love them to stay in Philadelphia. Can’t anyone step forward and save this piece of art?
The 184 guestrooms, 19 spa rooms, and 17 suites with Fuji spa tubs are outfitted with custom furnishings, bedding by Frette, spa-inspired L’Occitane bath amenities, and 37-inch LCD flat-screen HDTVs.
In addition to the guestrooms, the hotel also features 6,000 square feet of meeting space, including the 2,750-square-foot penthouse ballroom on the 25th floor, with sweeping views of the city skyline, which was full of staff training when I paid a visit. This is the King size room.
The Queen size room with two beds.
This is the view from the 8th floor Queen that I visited. This is looking south towards the stadiums. To the right would be Rittenhouse Square.

Shaking [and stirring] things up in the Center City cuisine scene is Square 1682, Kimpton’s first Philadelphia restaurant and bar. Named for the year that William Penn founded Pennsylvania.When you go see if you can figure out the relationship to the lighted stain glass on the first floor to the one on the 2nd floor

Armani suits are as fitting as blue jeans here, as long as you’re in the mood for a deliciously casual bite and an expertly mixed cocktail. This “Chalkboard” wall design can be changed if the mood strikes.Downstairs, in energetic bar scene with floor-to-ceiling wine display is backed by an exhibition kitchen on left. On the right are low tables and a banquette for easy conversations. I love the very energetic color scheme. Although you can’t see the curtains in this picture they are thin golden sheers which let light in, but not a lot of stares.
Nationally celebrated Chef Guillermo Tellez (Click here for great article in City Paper’s Meal Ticket) introduces a New American menu with world flavors, designed for sampling and sharing on your right shares the kitchen with Michael Franey, Sous Chef and your hostess hmmm

Adjacent to the 1682 are two “Meeting Rooms” or Private Dining & Special Events
A private Chef’s table for 10 plus the second floor dining room provides social and meeting planners special rooms for intimate gatherings. Larger corporate and personal gatherings have six elegantly appointed options available at the adjacent Hotel Palomar. All catering and menu planning is crafted in-house, and menus can be tailored to your affair. To book your next event, contact Jim Weber at jim.weber@kimptonhotels.com or 215.563.5006. A few articles on Square 1682: http://www.facebook.com/Square1682?ref=mf
Michael Klein has a copy of the Menu
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