by Anna Iredale
in Fashionable
on 09/30/2009
If the "get up at six a.m. and shop with the masses on Black Friday" just isn't your thing, why don't you try Black Tie Friday at The Bellevue?
From 6 to 10 p.m. we close the doors for an evening of private shopping featuring special events and discounts at your favorite stores like Williams-Sonoma, Tiffany & Co., Teuscher, Origins and Vigant. Food and libations will be provided by XIX, The Palm and Tavern on Broad.
Best of all, you can shop hands free, we'll wrap your purchases and deliver them to any Center City address within the week. Then you can relax and enjoy dining specials at Bellevue venues and even stay overnight at the Park Hyatt at the special rate of $135 (including breakfast the next day). RSVP to Williams-Sonoma at 215-545-7392.
by Max Leitenberger
in What's New
on 09/25/2009
Today at noon supporters of the arts gathered on the corner of Broad and Walnut to voice their opposition to the new tax on ticket sales for the arts.
Several hundred people gathered outside of The Bellevue, where Senator Larry Farnese, Senartor Daylin Leach, and Senator Mike Stack spoke to the crowd before their march on the Avenue of the Arts to the Arts Bank.
Margie Salvante, executive director of Theater Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, said "We are not here to protest the Governor, we love the Governor. It is a coincidence that the Governor's offices are located in The Bellevue, where we began the rally. We are here to rally against the tax on the arts and to support the arts in Philadelphia."
by Max Leitenberger
on 09/24/2009
This Friday, September 25th, 2009 the 52nd annual Old Newsboys' day will kick off at 10 a.m. at city hall. Volunteers will be selling the "Happiness Edition" at locations around center city. The proceeds of the paper sales go to The Childrens Charity.
One of the locations will be here, right outside the Bellevue.
Time: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
A jazz band will be performing throughout the day, so come on by enjoy some music and help out the Childrens Charity,
by Anna Iredale
in Seen
on 09/23/2009
HughE Dillon!
by Max Leitenberger
on 09/21/2009
The Bellevue celebrated its 105th anniversary this afternoon. The crowd gathered in the lobby of the Bellevue to watch Ronald Rubin, CEO of PREIT, and George Rubin, Vice Chairman of PREIT, cut the anniversary cake. George Rubin gave a short speech about the Bellevue and then the cake was distributed to the crowd.
Matt Maslowski, pastry chef for the Park Hyatt, and Richie Nasuti, maître d' for the Park Hyatt, cut and handed out pieces to the crowd.
The aftermath.. The tasty cake was not there for long..
More photos soon to come...
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 09/21/2009
Pastry Chef Matt Maslowski works from a timeline of key events during the history of The Bellevue.
We begin in 1904 when the building was completed and known as the Bellevue-Stratford.
Maslowski creates a one million dollar bill out of fondant.
by Anna Iredale
in Delicious
on 09/21/2009
Matt Maslowski, pastry chef for the Park Hyatt, works on the cake that will be cut this afternoon in celebration of The Bellevue's 105th anniversary.
Rolling the Fondant!
The cake will feature a timeline of events relevant to The Bellevue!
by Max Leitenberger
on 09/18/2009
The Bellevue will be celebrating its 105th anniversary, Monday, September 21st 2009 with special offers from its premier luxury tenants.
The anniversary will be celebrated by:
- Tiffany and Co. offering free machine engraving on purchases when the anniversary is mentioned at purchase that day.
- Teuscher Chocolates and Williams-Sonoma will be offering 10.5% off purchases.
- Vigant offering 19.04% off purchases.
- Pierre and Carlo offering manicures for $10.50 and $135 gift cards for $105.00, which can be used for one year.
- Nicole Miller will be offering 10.5% off purchases of $500 or more.
The Bellevue will also be giving away two tickets to see Jazz Icon Sonny Rollins, who will be performing at the Kimmel Center Friday, September 25th 2009. To enter the raffle, stop by the main lobby desk any time before 3.pm. on Monday, September 21st.
by Max Leitenberger
in Seen
on 09/18/2009
NFL Great Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers dined at the Palm last night.
by Max Leitenberger
in What's New
on 09/17/2009
38 flat-screen tv's where you can cheer on the Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles. Private lounges, a pool table and large main bar. A wide selection of Beer and Spirit's and a great menu of classic American tavern food with a twist created by chef Terry White. What more could you ask for?
The owners of McFadden's have taken their classic sports bar image and fused it with an upscale atmosphere, creating Tavern on Broad. Previously JL Sullivan's, Tavern on Broad will be having its grand opening Friday, September 18th, 2009.
The new look outside 200 South Broad Street.
For the Grand Opening: Doors open at 5pm: Corporate Happy Hour 5pm-8pm - 1/2 Price Drinks and Free Appetizers
All Night Specials: $3 Miller Lites and Coors Lights, $5 3 Olive Cocktails and Shots. Music by DJ Aiden Scoot and DJ Mark Robuck.
To kick off the party even sooner, Tavern on Broad will be hosting a Bellevue Happy Hour. Thursday September 17th, 2009 Tavern on Broad will show off its new venue to its fellow tenants with great drink specials and appetizers.
Thursday September 17th, 2009: Bellevue Happy Hour 5pm- 8pm:1/2 Price Drinks and Free Appetizers.
by Max Leitenberger
on 09/14/2009
Get your taste buds ready for October 4th, 2009. Sandwich Smash 2009 will be hosted here at the Bellevue! Five chefs from Philadelphia’s most notable restaurants will prepare and discuss their famous sandwiches in front of a live audience. Esquire Food Editor, Ryan D’Agostino will be hosting the event, hopefully getting the chefs to reveal the inspiration and background behind their mouth watering sandwiches.
The Bellevue's own Rick Olivieri will be cooking and presenting his famous Philly cheese steak. If you can't wait to try this Philadelphia staple, head on down to Rick's Philly Steak, located in the food court at the Bellevue, and grab one of these famous Philadelphia sandwiches.
Proceeds from the Sandwich Smash will go towards the Philabundance peanut butter and jelly food drive.
To buy tickets click on Sandwich Smash 2009.
Date: October 4th, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
by Max Leitenberger
in What's New
on 09/10/2009
Six Italian female journalists, known as Donnaventura, visited The Bellevue on September 8th. Known for their adventurous reporting around the world, the group decided to take on the sights and tastes of The Bellevue.
The Donnavventura six are seen here at The Sporting Club. Tiffany Bucciarelli, GM of TSC, supplied the women with the classic "Rocky" look for their morning workout.
The six are seen here working out in front of The Bellevue. Ramon Clark, a trainer at The Sporting Club, gave them a sample of Training Camp.
After a hard workout they decided to refuel at Rick's Philly Steaks, located in The Bellevue's Food Court.
Getting a first hand look at how these famous cheese steaks are made.
After their cheese steaks they rode the elevator nineteen stories up to XIX.
The girls got to relax and enjoy smoothies on the terrace of XIX, taking in the beautiful view of Philadelphia.
Ellen Kornfield from the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, left, as well as Molly O'Shea, Public Relations and Marketing Director for the Park Hyatt, right, welcomed the visitors.
XIX surprised Marizio, Donnavventura producer, with a sample of their desserts for his birthday.
After taking in the view from XIX, the six had to move on to the next location.
Packing their trucks up and saying their goodbye's.
For more information on Donnavventura check out their website at: http://www.donnavventura.it/story/2008/eng/donnavventura_story.asp
by Anna Iredale
on 09/08/2009
An Italian television program featuring six young women who trek throughout the world and landed in Philadelphia on Monday stopped by The Bellevue. I'll upload all my photos tomorrow but here's just one to whet your appetite. They worked out on the median strip in front of The Bellevue with Ramon Clark, a trainer from The Sporting Club.
by Anna Iredale
in Fashionable
on 09/02/2009
This Sunday, September 6 from noon to 5 p.m. you can meet a variety of bridal experts and view the incredible fashions of Nicole Miller--perfect for the bride, bridesmaids, mother of the bride and mother of the bridegroom! Let them know that you're coming: 215-546-5007. And if you can't come this Sunday, know that every first Sunday of the month a dedicated bridal event will be happening from noon to 5 p.m.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 09/01/2009
Congratulations to XIX, named best happy hour location by Philadelphia Magazine. With those balconies 19 stories up, the fabulous domes, delicious cocktails and nibbly bits, how could it NOT win?
