The Only Place to Dine on Christmas Day
by Anna Iredale on 12/23/2009
It's XIX.
Tierney Sign Casts a Lovely Glow
by Anna Iredale in Seen on 12/21/2009
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 Stops by in the Snowstorm
by Anna Iredale in Seen on 12/19/2009
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.
Snowy Saturday at The Bellevue
by Anna Iredale on 12/19/2009
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.
Ringing in Hope
by Max Leitenberger on 12/17/2009
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.
Seen at The Bellevue: Tukufu Zuberi
by Anna Iredale in Seen on 12/16/2009
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.
The Bicycle Chef's Coverage of Lidia's Visit
by Anna Iredale in Delicious on 12/16/2009
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!
Origins for the Holiday
by Max Leitenberger on 12/14/2009
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!
Tiffany & Co. Opens the Door
by Anna Iredale in Fashionable on 12/14/2009
These two handsome guys opened the door to Tiffany & Co. on Saturday. Don't you love their Tiffany-blue scarves?
Just Hear Those Sleigh Bells Jingling
by Anna Iredale on 12/12/2009
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.
Shopping for your Significant Other
by Max Leitenberger on 12/10/2009
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.
Pepperpot Shock!!
by Max Leitenberger in What's New on 12/10/2009
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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Any suggestions on what we should put in it??
Thanks again to all the fans of the blog.
Santa, His Elf and The Sugar Plum Fairy Visit The Bellevue
by Max Leitenberger on 12/07/2009
Familes gathered this weekend in the lobby of The Bellevue to take part in Santa Comes to Life. Children got to tell Santa their wish list while also getting the chance to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker. Santa's elf Trixie was also there handing out reindeer hats and Christmas cookies.
Make sure to stop in next Saturday the 12th at noon to help Santa Come to Life once again.
The Nutcracker will be hosting 24 Performances: December 12th - 31st. For more information click: The Nutcracker, or call 215-893-1999.
Dancers from the Pennsylvania Ballet stop by to visit their colleague, The Sugarplum Fairy.
This little guy stops by every Saturday to update his list with Santa.
The Sugarplum Fairy and Santa.
Tiffany Bucciarelli, General Manager of The Sporting Club stopped by with her husband Sergio and son Guiliano.
Santa suggests a reindeer hat to visitors.
Ray Raby, General Manager of Tiffany & Co. takes a minute of Santa's time.
Intern Hazing, Bellevue-style
by Anna Iredale on 12/04/2009
Deep inside The Bellevue an ancient rite of passage takes place: The property's management team makes the intern sing Happy Birthday solo. It was Property Manager Andrew Speizman's birthday.
The stalwart intern: Max Leitenberger. Well done Max!
Santa Comes to Life on Saturday!!
by Max Leitenberger on 12/03/2009
Saturday December 5th at noon Santa will come to life once again in the lobby of The Bellevue. Come enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate while you try to guess which Santa is real.
News coverage from last week: Santa Comes to Life
Darcy Hordichuk at The Bellevue
by Max Leitenberger on 12/03/2009
Darcy Hordichuk, forward for the Vancouver Canucks and one of the most notorious enforcers in the NHL, was shopping in Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland.
The Vancouver Canucks are in town tonight to play the Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m.
Darcy Hordichuk on the left with Bruce Goldberg on the right.
Tiffany & Co.'s Wonderful Windows
by Anna Iredale in What's New on 12/03/2009
You must admit these Walnut Street windows are magical!
