PhillyChitChatter: Celebs in Philly; Eagles Celebrations; Bradley Cooper, Bridget Foy Rebuilds

January 25, 2018 by HughE Dillon

Good Thursday Morning, hope you were all able to settle down from the tremendous celebration of the the Eagles capturing the NFC Championship. It definitely took me a few days to float down to earth, but I am wearing my championship hat everyday and humming #FlyEaglesFly every day.

Minnesota’s Metro Transit made good on their friendly bet with SEPTA to change their “wallpaper” on their twitter account to feature a Philadelphia bus with the Eagles logo on it.

Aramark, who has the food contract at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota has unveiled new food items to be sold celebrating the taste-buds for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots match up #SuperBowl
http://www.startribune.com/bubble-waffles-revival-pork-belly-new-foods-at-u-s-bank-stadium-unveiled-ahead-of-super-bowl/470957103/

Speaking of Eagles, 6-5, 241-pound Philadelphia Eagles Defensive end Bryan Braman (2nd from left), LtoR Josh Bryan, Cindy Garnick, CEO of Garnick Entertainment and Media Group and Publicist Sean Stellato agent to both Eagle and Patriots! Braman spent the day clothes shopping stopping at Mitchell & Ness, getting a custom suit from Distante Clothing and then heading for lunch with his friends. The next day Braman appeared on WMCN in Cherry Hill, NJ with team mate Billy Brown. The duo chatted about healthy eating with Eraldo Maglara, Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Author (The Real Fountain of Youth ) and TV Host of Healthy Lifestyle With Eraldo and the upcoming Super Bowl on February 4.

Philly’s Bradley Cooper was spotted playing with his baby Lea de Seine on Sunset Beach just south of Los Angeles Tuesday wearing his favorite teams jersey, as the heartthrobs girlfriend Irina Shayk looked on. (TMZ)

Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan, and several former NFL players – Curt Menefee, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long and Terry Bradshaw headed to South Philly last week for a Philly Cheesesteak. They were also spotted at DelFrisco’s as well as the Ritz Carlton’s lounge as well as dining at Aqimero

Actor Josh Duhamel‏ was spotted at the Ritz Carlton and posed for a photo with Kimmie Ragone.
Who says those Eagles fans were anything but nice to those Viking fans.

Bridget Foy’s was gutted by a fire October 25, 2017, devastating now only the Foy’s but the community that loves them. There was an amazing outpouring from the community, and regulars to the iconic South Street eatery. Today they put this rendering of the new place up on their FB page. Sadly the original building wasn’t able to be saved, but the new building looks remarkably the same, but better. Look at those awesome big windows on the first floor. When I spoke with Bridget Foy late last year, she told me the kitchen now be located in the basement, and the space on the right side where the kitchen used to be, will be used for more outdoor seating. It’s just a matter of time before our favorite spot, and Alex Holley’s favorite Easter parade viewing spot is open again.

Speaking of heartthrobs, Phillies World Series Champ Cole Hamels and his wife, country songwriter Heidi Hamels were at last nights Sixers game. Congrats to the Sixers who won the game over the Chicago Bulls. Thanks to Cindy Webster, PR for CBS Radio for capturing the moment.

What a great tail gate party on Sunday with Cindy Webster, CBS Philly. Ray Pennacchia, Senior Vice President at NovaCare, Rhea Hughes, CBS Philly and Ted Simon, Esq, with photo bomber Mayor Jim Kenney

Last Friday boxer Bernard Hopkins stopped by Ted Simon, Esq office to sign boxing gloves, which will be donated to a charity raising money for an elementary school
Many of my friends, including Dr. Thanuja Hamilton, caught Rufus Wainwright at the Kimmel Center where he performed with the Philly Pops. The next morning she headed to a family wedding in DC and ran into the vocalist, composer, and songwriter who was headed to his next gig in Virgina.

For more PhillyChitChatter come back on Sunday. In the meantime tomorrow I’ll be posting Best Dressed Photos from Hair of the Dog held last Saturday night.

PhillyChitChatter: News about Notables and Neighbors

October 15, 2017 by HughE Dillon

PhillyChit Chatter: News about Notables and Neighbors

Can you believe it’s the middle of October. We were all in shock when the summer was over, but not it’s nearly Halloween and Christmas decorations. Hope you’ll get out today and enjoy it, leaf peeping should be on your schedule the next couple weeks. I bet a lot of you will be taking your holiday cards just about now. Curated and original chit chat from around town…. I am about a week behind publishing the “news” but I think it’s still relevant and heartwarming…
These two marriage proposals make me smile…..

chatter
Mark Melmed announces on FB
My wonderful son is engaged!!! How great is that?
‎ האריס מלומד is with Eric Hannah at The GYM Playa del Carmen.

Congrats Symone Gaither and Michael Thomas on your engagement. Love this moment.

Congrats to longtime friends Dallyn Pavey, Dish Pr and David Uosikkinen, The Hooters, who were married last week. Saturday night David hosted another big event “In the Pocket” at the Ardmore Music Hall. Check out Dallyn’s and David’s love story here in Burlington County Times

Congrats to Steve Sosna, NBC10 meteorologist and Jonathan D. Lovitz, director of the New York office for the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce on their marriage last week. I’ve enjoyed their week long honeymoon in my bucket list paradise – Hawaii. Check out their wedding announcement in the NY Times and read Steve’s message to LGBTQ youth on National Coming Out Day earlier this week Oct 11.

Congrats to Michael Cerio on his marriage to Erica Batchelor. I used to work with Mike at Philly.com and now we’re at CBS3Philly together as well. Wanna send a gift, their registry is still open.

Congrats to Eric and Michael , together over a decade, made it legal this weekend

Congrats to Jack and Emma Cotter on the upcoming birth of their son.
Jack works for EnRoute Markeing who represents Chestnut Hill Business District. They’re getting ready for the very successful, and popular Harry Potter Festival the weekend of October 20

On The Move
Making moves Roy Kaiser is now with the Las Vegas ballet, his wife Melissa D. Kaiser, Executive Vice President of Development at PAFA. They’ll be a lot of FF miles built up while the ballet is in season. I’ll be at PAFA’s Bacchanal Wine Auction and Gala, November 11
Reserve yours now at pafa.org/bacchanal

Moving Home

Congrats to my friend Andrea Helfrich (I’m friends with her mom, and have known her for 10 years):In advance of the Philadelphia Flyers 2017-18 home opener this Saturday, October 14, the team announced today that it has hired Andrea Helfrich to serve as In-Arena and Flyers TV Host. Helfrich will join long-time Host Shawny Hill at all Flyers home games, handling in-game entertainment and promotions, as well as interacting with fans at the Wells Fargo Center and in the community. In addition, she will serve as on-air talent for video content on PhiladelphiaFlyers.com and the Flyers’ social media channels. Helfrich, a Richboro, Pa. native and a former Miss Philadelphia, comes to the Flyers from ULTRA and ULTRA Worldwide, one of the world’s largest electronic music festivals. Conducting interviews with world-renowned DJ’s across 22 countries, Helfrich hosts segments providing behind-the-scenes views of the festivals, as well as serves as host of ULTRA’s travel series.

Food Delivery: Moving from Opa to Will byob, Chef Bobby Saritsoglou is cooking up magic at the East Passyunk eatery