Bellevue fan Karen Lewis, ED of the Avenue of the Arts was on CW57/CBS this morning sharing all sorts of ideas for Valentine's Day--many of them included tenants from The Belleuve. Check it out!
They all came together to honor Denise Robertson of Campbell Soup Company as the winner of Philadelphia Magazine's Sixth Annual Trailblazer Award, dedicated to women in business.
Marian Conicella, center, publisher of Philadelphia Magazine with Denise Robertson.
Denise Richardson
The women behind the woman: Lisa Riley (left) and Beth Jolly of Campbell's Soup.
The man behind the woman: Tom Robertson, Denise' husband.
Marian Conicella with Mary Stengel Austen, President of Tierney (which is inside The Bellevue).
Our favorite brothers are profiled in this article on the City Paper's Meal Ticket blog by Felicia D'Ambrosio (who also took the photo) for a Valentine's series on the hottest food servers called Simply Edible.
Here's what she said:
"In honor of our blessedly single brothers and sisters this Valentine’s Day, we kick off our Simply Edible photo series featuring the hottest food servers in our fair city. Our first installment takes us into the depths of the Bellevue Food Court to admire the boys of Bain’s Deli.
Do you take your turkey sandwich with a side of Hot Damn? ‘Cause that’s what you’re getting from the hunky ham-handlers of Bain’s Deli in the Bellevue Food Court (200 S. Broad St.). Tattooed biceps under fashionably tight T-shirts? Check. Rockabilly hair? Yep. Smoldering gazes over the sneeze guard? All day long, ladies. Add in the sauna-like temperatures of this basement paradise and the lunch-room fantasy is complete."
The cafe at sunset, on the way to XIX Bar for Gregg Feistman's booksigning.
Champagne to toast the author.
Books displayed next to XIX's fireplace, the perfect setting for a cold winter's night.
Gregg Feistman's thriller The War Merchants is set in Philadelphia and mentions XIX.
One of the first guests to arrive at the signing was Jenny Mercedes, a student of Feistman's at Temple University now working at PREIT.
This afternoon at 5 PM author Gregg Feistman will be at XIX at The Bellevue signing copies of his first book, The War Merchants. There will be a champagne toast to herald the book's publication. This event is free and open to the public.
Gregg Feistman is an assistant professor of public relations in the Strategic and Organizational Communications Department at Temple University's School of Communications and Theater.
The War Merchants casts as its heroine and hero a Philadelphia public relations executive and a business reporter who strive to expose a sinister plot to control the world's economy.
Best of all, XIX has a mention!
The Sporting Club celebrated its 21st Anniversary on Thursday, January 21. Guests from around the city gathered together to drink, dance, and dine for a good cause: Students Run Philly Style.
Here are a few pre-party photos: A red carpet ushered guests into the champagne bar in the main lobby.
The basketball court was transformed into a hip, chic party space by Beautiful Blooms.
The aerobics studio was made over into the VIP lounge.
21 of the prized blue Tiffany & Co. boxes, filled with $2,100 worth of prizes, were offered as raffle prizes.
And here are some from the party: Guests were treated to appearances by Governor Ed Rendell, new Philadelphia DA Seth Williams, PREIT Vice-Chairman George Rubin, and two student speakers, Anthony Whittington and Melanie Fullard, from Students Run Philly Style.
CTO Entertainment kept guests grooving all night on the dance floor.
More than $10,000 was raised for Students Run Philly Style.
Drexel students have again dressed the mannequins using tissue papers...
From far away they look like they're wearing Nicole Miller designs.
Store owner Mary K. Dougherty offered a sneak peak at what's on sale. This big sale only happens twice a year and just about everything in the store is 50 to 75% off. This Red Chrysler dress was $810 and is now $420.
Kim Derah helps mark some of the fancy dresses down...they're 50% off. Yes, those are a few bridal gowns you see to the left of Kim.
Frye boots are also 50% off but hurry, there aren't many left...
Don't you love this dress? It was $430 and is now $215.
All of these gowns are marked down! There is jewelry that's 50% off and scarves 50% off and there's a great deal on Spanx: 2 for 1 price!
This fabulous sale goes until January 31st...but the best goes first so get there fast!
I just plugged The Bellevue's address into Walk Score and just as I suspected, the walking around here is great! We scored a "Walker's Paradise"!
Former Eagles Wide Out Mike Quick headed up to XIX last night around 10.
We're working on some publicity shots in the Food Court with Gary Mattie today. I'll be posting the fruits of his labor later in the week.
Lots of business gets conducted throughout The Bellevue but one of the best-kept secrets may be the Food Court. Job interviews, team meetings, simple get-togethers, legal signings and networking over a slice of pizza happen here throughout the week. Below Laura Horwitz of the Philadelphia Research Initiative and Tom Ferrick Jr. of Metropolis, a newly launched political website focused on Philadelphia, grab a cup of coffee from Amazon in the morning before the crowds hit.
Those in the know know that this lightning only strikes twice a year: a sale at Nicole Miller at The Bellevue. The January sale is from the 15th to 31st this year with 50 to 75% off on apparel, accessories and shoes. Mark your calendar NOW!
One of the top tenants at The Bellevue is Tierney, the advertising and public relations firm. Here their brass sign in the lobby catches the light off the snow covered trees.
Governor Rendell didn't let a little snow stop him from holiday shopping. He stopped by The Bellevue, said hello to the carolers and Trixie and then went on his merry way.
We got word from Santa early this morning that Rudolph's sick and he must stay by his side to be sure that his favorite reindeer can lead the gang next Saturday. But he did send along an elf named Trixie,
The Santa Singers
The weather outside is frightful...
But there's still a line at Starbucks.
Salvation Army volunteers and the Salvation Army Band are ringing their bells and playing their instruments outside of The Bellevue.
Mrs. J. Maxwell Moran (seen on the left) and Mrs. Raymond Welsh will be there until 1:30 today.
You might know him as one of the stars of PBS' History Detectives or as a professor at University of Pennsylvania. But last night he strolled through The Bellevue's lobby.
If you attended the Lidia Bastianich event at Williams-Sonoma last week you might enjoy this coverage of it....there's even a recipe to try!
Make sure to stop in and check out Origins beautiful box set display!
Starting tomorrow (12/15) and running until the day before You-Know-What is their Buy a Gift. Get a Gift promotion: spend $35 and choose a free souffle, Gloomaway or Ginger.
Happy Holidays!
These two handsome guys opened the door to Tiffany & Co. on Saturday. Don't you love their Tiffany-blue scarves?
Ring-ting-tingling too.. Santa's back! When the clock struck noon Santa came to life with help from his two elves. Families enjoyed cookies and hot-cocoa while taking photos and chatting with Santa.
Make sure to come next Saturday the 19th at noon to see Santa one last time before Christmas. There will also be Victorian carolers in the lobby from noon to 3.
The holiday season is upon us and the stress for finding that perfect present is building by the day. Wandering the malls alone, cold and confused is no way to shop for a loved one. Alleviate your stress by attending the 18th Annual Men's Night. Nicole Miller Offers Men Some Holiday Help will take place on Thursday Dec 17 from 6-9pm. Nicole Miller's fashionistas will help you find that perfect gift while you relax and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. RSVP to 215.546.5007 or jdunn@nicolemillerphiladelphia.com.
I know what you're thinking and no don't worry this pepperpot has nothing to do with the Food Court. What were talking about here is the 2009 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2009 Pepperpot Awards. The award is unique to Philadelphia and only awarded to public relation campaigns that have demonstrated excellence within the industry. Our goal here at Insidethebellevue.com has been and will continue to be to provide you with light information in a fun and entertaining way. Thanks to our dedicated audience and hard work, Insidethebellevue.com was awarded the 2009 Pepperpot in the Blogging category.
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The historic 1904 Beaux Arts building houses the finest hotel, restaurants, shops, fitness facility, and gourmet food court in Philadelphia. The Bellevue has the best skyline restaurant view in Philadelphia at XIX, a Gourmet Food Court with international offerings, and premier shops and services.