by Mary K. Dougherty and Associates
in What's New
on 06/09/2011
Urban Defense Center: Learn how to protect yourself, FOR FREE! Lawrence Whitaker, well known as The Sporting Club's Thai Fit instructor, is offering Free Self Defense Classes at Urban Defense Center every Wednesday in June, 7-8pm, in memory of Sabina Rose O'Donnell. Call 267-974-0287 for details. www.phillyurbandefense.com
Philly Beer Week: A 10-day long beer celebration featuring tastings, festivals, and pub-crawls at local bars and distributors including The Bellevue's very own Tavern on Broad. Friday June 3rd to Saturday June 11th.
Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show: A weekend featuring professional and student artists in Rittenhouse Square. Friday June 3rd to Sunday June 5th.
Wawa Welcome America Festival: Mark your calendars for this 11-day long celebration beginning Friday June 24th culminating in the grand finale filled with the fireworks of July 4th. www.visitphilly.com
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 03/26/2010
Celebrate Spring with a little line dance instruction in The Bellevue's ballroom from noon to 1 pm, Monday, March 29. June Donaldson, the security chief at The Bellevue teaches line dancing on the side and he's bringing his skills to the building to celebrate spring and bring in donations for PhilAbundance.
Admission is one or more canned goods.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 03/23/2010
Have you tuned into the free live music featured each month downstairs at The Bellevue? We're partnering with TheDeliMagazine.com to provide a venue for local musicians to perform.
We will be joined this week by Lux Perpetua (a.k.a. Justin Wolf - formerly of The Extraordinaires), Hair Rocket and The Armchairs’ Andy Mulholt.
So stop on by!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 03/12/2010
The 80th Annual Radnor Hunt Races will be held on Saturday, May 15 at the Radnor Hunt Club in Malvern. At the Sponsors' Luncheon held today the top sponsors were presented with a saddle blanket. From left: Betty Moran, Chairman of the Races and Purse Donor; Daryle Feistman, Assistant Property Director of The Bellevue; Tom Angelucci, Dealer Marketing Manager, Subaru of America; Ron Clark, Managing Director of Sales for BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and Skip Achuff, Director of Racing.
Matt Orth, a financial advisor at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, was a fun tablemate. He probably makes managing wealth fun too.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 03/03/2010
Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, met up with readers beforehand in XIX Bar, talked about the project and answered questions, then everyone went back to XIX Bar to enjoy more Happiness Cocktails and continue the conversation.
Becca from Joseph Fox Bookshop sharing some happiness.
A crowd made up of all ages of people interested in happiness.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 03/02/2010
Gretchen Rubin, the author of The Happiness Project was featured in an article in Sunday's New York Times entitled, The Woman on the Top of the Happiness Racket. Wouldn't you like to meet her? You can at a free event in the Rose Garden of The Hyatt at The Bellevue tonight at 7.
by Allison Freeman
in What's New
on 03/01/2010
In honor of author Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project book tour, the bar at XIX has created a specialty cocktail for the occasion...and what is happier than a cocktail?
The drink, appropiately named "The Happiness Cocktail: Pomegranate Lemonade," is comprised of citrus vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, fresh pomegranate juice, topped with soda. Delish!
Join Gretchen tomorrow night (March 2) at 7 pm in the Hyatt's Rose Garden Room for this FREE event and be sure to try the "Happiness Cocktail" afterwards at XIX.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 02/23/2010
There's some prime office space in The Bellevue that's become available and this morning we went with photographer Chris Gabello to capture the views from the corner office for some marketing materials.
The office is surrounded by buildings created at a time when embellishments went higher than street level.
Look down and see what's happening on Walnut Street.
by Allison Freeman
in What's New
on 02/22/2010
The Deli's Lunchtime Escape returns to The Bellevue on Friday, February 26 at high noon. Grab some grub from the Gourmet Food Court and settle in for a listen from a variety of artists.
This Friday's line up includes:
August Lutz
Death Panel
Lion Versus
by Allison Freeman
in What's New
on 02/19/2010
Looking for a way to cure the blizzard blues?
Find the antidote in the Hyatt's Rose Garden Room at The Bellevue on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. with New York Times bestselling writer Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project:Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle. and Generally Have More Fun.
The Happiness Project is Gretchen's account of the year she spent test-driving wisdom of the ages, current scientific studies, and popular culture about how to be happy.
Continue the happiness movement after the book tour is over with a special cocktail at the bar at XIX.
Start your own Happiness Project here.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 02/16/2010
Lisa Simon, founder of Simon PR in The Bellevue, will be inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Association Hall of Fame on Monday, June 14, 2010. Congratulations Lisa!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 02/12/2010
Starting today and going through next week every Food Court merchant is offering a $6 lunch special. The ad's in the Daily News so grab an issue and enjoy a yummy Valentine!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 02/11/2010
Beginning of the Great Blizzard of 2010.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 02/08/2010
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!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 01/27/2010
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!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 01/12/2010
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"!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 01/11/2010
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.
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.
(Object in photo is smaller than it appears.)
Any suggestions on what we should put in it??
Thanks again to all the fans of the blog.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 12/03/2009
You must admit these Walnut Street windows are magical!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 11/27/2009
With Thanksgiving over, the pilgrims and turkeys are going away and the beautiful holiday display comes out at Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland. Proprieter Bruce Goldberg starts switching them out:
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 11/12/2009
Yesterday was the first day in our transition to pay on foot parking in The Bellevue Garage. Isn't the new elevator lobby lovely and spacious?
Here's where you slide in your ticket and charge card.
Exiting the garage goes so much quicker now. Soon, those with monthly passes will be using an "EZPass"-type system.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 11/04/2009
The lines are connected! Here's the contact information for the new Halcyon Days Salon and Spa located in the space previously occupied by Pierre & Carlo: 215-546-1283; halcyondaysbellevue@premiersalons.com.
We're excited to welcome them to The Bellevue!
by Max Leitenberger
in What's New
on 10/29/2009
Long stressful days can be left behind when you discover the newly opened Halcyon Days Salon & Spa, located downstairs at The Bellevue.
Halcyon Days Salon & Spa offers attentive and professional service and superior beauty products. Opened on October 23rd, in the space previously known as Pierre & Carlo Salon and Spa, they plan on carrying on the legacy of one of Philadelphia's top beauty destinations.
Turn your hectic days into ones full of peace and tranquility. Halcyon Days Salon & Spa is dedicated to providing its clientele with an individualized luxury experience. Make sure to experience this new gem within The Bellevue.
by Max Leitenberger
in What's New
on 10/26/2009
It seems like just yesterday we watched the parade down Broad celebrating the Phillies World Series Win. The time has come once again to cheer on our Fightin' Phils as they enter the 2009 World Series. There is no better place to get pumped and ready for the game than a rally held at The Bellevue.
Rally Date and Time: Tuesday, October 27, 11 AM
Location: The front steps at The Bellevue
Phillies Ball Girls rallying the crowd and rally towel giveaways to the first 200 guests; cheer on the Phillies and sport all your favorite Phillies gear.
Lets Go Phillies !!
After all that cheering head on down to the Food Court and refuel. If you sport your favorite Phillies gear and mention this promotion you'll receive a free drink with any regular lunch purchase.
Photo taken from the Bellevue of the 2008 World Series parade.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 10/15/2009
It's raining outside which lends a spooky quality to 102.9's tent publicizing the station and Dorney Park...Stop by and meet Andre Gardner and take a spin of the prize wheel.
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 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 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
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
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?
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 07/11/2009
For the second year in a row The Sporting Club hosted Kids Run Philly Style which means several things had to happen: basketball players gave up their court on a Saturday morning! Personal Trainers volulnteered their time on a Saturday morning! Hannah Purbe had to come up with a three hour program that motivated 100 kids between the ages of 12 and 18 along with 30 of their mentors.
Kids Run Philly Style is such a great program. The focus is on mentoring but they accomplish this by working with the kids on distance running, according to Heather McDanel, who's the director and also a Sporting Club member. When they came to the club each of the trainers ran them through various drills, basketball, boxing, agility drills, etc. and it all culminated in a relay race which ended with the winning Kids Run team competing against the trainers--which the trainers didn't find out about until the last minute! TV stations 3 and 6 came out to cover it, look for the story on the 6 p.m. news.
Hannah Purbe checks the scene.
Heather McDanel being interviewed for Channel 3's news.
The Sporting Club's trainers gather for a group shot after the final relay.
by Jackson Hunter
in What's New
on 07/07/2009
You know The Bellevue, you know The Fountain Court, and while you may have tasted all the vendors, and be on a first name basis with them, do you know Anita Roy? Tucked away at the bottom of the steps by Polo, and around the corner from Tien Bo, resides the Gateway Newstand and Anita Roy.
Up on entering Anita’s store, I was greeted with a euphoric hello and a welcoming smile. In my quest to inform the readers about the happenings of the Bellevue, I prompted Anita for a photo of her at work in the store, but she proudly insisted that the photo be of the store and not her. Just goes to show you there is always a surprise in store for you at the Bellevue.
Whether your on your way to work, on your way home, or just sitting down for lunch, come visit Anita Roy and the Gateway Newstand for a paper, lottery ticket, refreshments, and more. If you’re lucky, maybe you can get her picture for me!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 07/02/2009
Just took a spin through the Williams-Sonoma store. It's the start of their summer sale and lots of stuff can be found under red sale signs. I spotted: a beautiful, big clear glass bowl reduced to $14.99; toile aprons in blue or green: $12.99; French toile tablecloths, $51.99; Russian lemon jacquard tablecloths, $48.99; lots of different kitchen towels, but my favorites were bright yellow and green organic for $14.99.
And that's just the beginning, new wares are brought out daily.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/26/2009
Photo/videographers from the Inquirer/Daily News; Channel 3 and 10.
Rick Olivieri's daughter takes a photo of her dad with the cake from Termini Brothers.
Chef and waiter from Capitol Grill came by to welcome Rick to the neighborhood.
Ceremonial pepper ribbon is cut and the peppers fall to the grill with a sizzle.
Aditi Roy of Channel 10 tries her hand at frying a steak.
Rick shows George Rubin of PREIT how to put the meat on the grill.
He seems to have the hang of it.
Frankie and the Fashions provided some doo wop and fun.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/26/2009
If you spend ten minutes with June Donaldson head of security at The Bellevue you'll discover that he loves movies. Spend ten minutes more and you'll find out about his love of line dancing but that's for another post.
Here are June's reviews of first-run and DVD movies:
The Transformers: Disappointed. Not for kids. The producers forgot to give Philadelphia credit. No skyline shots. Not as good as the first one, but entertaining.
Hangover: Must see! Very funny. Supposed to be a guy's movie but even women like it.
DVD: He's Just Not That Into You: Very good!
Crossing Over: Must see! Will remind you of Crash.
What June's watching this weekend: The Inkwell with Brendan Frasier; Up with the grandkids.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/24/2009
The festivities start Thursday with a performance by Kenn Kweder. The Philly-born rocker's website describes his performances as "a circus," "a riot," and even "a religious experience" : three things that don't traditionally happen in the food court (and we kinda hope won't happen tomorrow.) Carolyn Wyman will also be there autographing copies of her new book, The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
But Friday's when the big deal happens: a ribbon of hot peppers will be sliced by local and state officials (Nutter's confirmed, if the Governor can get away from his Budget Business in H-burg he'll be there); Frankie and the Fashions will bring a bit of deep South Broad doo-wop to the event. NBC 10's Adhiti Roy will be grilling and chatting up folks in the food court.
And if you hear the roar of motorcycles coming up Broad Street, it's the members of the FOP highway patrol coming to support Rick as he's supporting them by donating proceeds of his Friday sales to their Hero Fund.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/24/2009
Simon PR (11th floor of The Bellevue) got a new staff member and updated their photos with a classic shot on the median in front of both The Bellevue and City Hall. That's photographer Steve Ehrlich photographing (from left) Beverly Volpe, Lisa Simon, Frank Sinatra (yes, nic) and new staffer Meredith Wertz, back in Philadelphia after four years in sigh, Hawaii. More details on their blog.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/22/2009
In September the Grande Dame (that's us) of Broad Street turns 105! In honor of this auspicious occasion the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at The Bellevue will offer a special $105 anniversary rate for a limited number of guests per evening leading up to the anniversary date. Simply enter the offer code "105TH" when making your reservation.
The culinary team at XIX has put together a specialty chef's tasting menu offering a four-course meal for two at $105 in addition to a delicious $105 dessert of decadent chocolate cake with a peanut butter caramel mousse center encrusted in sugar diamonds and served in a Tiffany & Co. (you know they're part of The Bellevue too, don't you?) keepsake crystal bowl.
We're also launching a "You and The Bellevue" story contest. Share your memories of The Bellevue, past and present for a chance to win a weekend's worth of experiences in our national historic landmark. Letters or e-mails with 100 word descriptions can be sent to Molly O'Shea, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at The Bellevue, 200 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 or molly.oshea@hyatt.com. 10 finalists will be invited to an award reception where the winner will be announced. Winners and their stories will be shared on the Park Hyatt Philadelphia and Bellevue websites. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, September 4, 2009.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/17/2009
Ed Bronstein put together a group show of member-artists from The Sporting Club at The Bellevue. From 6 to 8 p.m. we celebrated with a wine and cheese reception and a chance to catch up with the artists.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/17/2009
Young fans get him to sign their book.
Guarding Tom Colicchio is Richard one of the super nice sales associates at W-S.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/15/2009
Philadelphia, come on down!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/12/2009
Things look ready to go.
Most importantly, Mandi Davis of the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Services made her inspection and Rick is now officially ready to open on Monday!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/11/2009
According to Rick, although they'll be grilling Monday, the GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION will be on Thursday, June 25. Another famous Philadelphian, Ken Kweder will be providing music, Al Roker is scheduled to stop by and cook up a few steaks as well as the gov, Ed Rendell.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/11/2009
The Metro's been by so look for a story there. Josh Valocchi of Thrillist.com is talking to Rick right now. In the meantime, here's what the tile looks like:
and here's the man in his office:
Inspection still scheduled for Friday so fingers crossed for Monday!
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/10/2009
Tomorrow I'll be able to go behind the scenes and take some photos.
In the meantime, The Inspector is due out on Friday with Monday slated for opening.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/09/2009
The health inspector won't be out until FRIDAY so it looks like next week.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/08/2009
The inspector from the Office of Licenses and Inspections was due here at 9 a.m. and it turns out that he/she is sick.
Really.
Opening is pushed back to Wednesday.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/05/2009
That's a brand spanking new hood. Untouched by steam or smoke. Well, it was put through a test run and worked just fine. We'll see how it really does on TUESDAY when Rick's Philly Steaks throws some meat on the grill.
Rick and his team will be working feverishly all weekend to get it all done. Stop by on Monday for another update.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/03/2009
Tony Award winner and former "All My Children" cast member Tonya Pinkins Monday and Tuesday evenings.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 06/01/2009
Spend a couple of hours with Flyers legends Dave Schultz and Bob Wilkie when they host their live internet hockey radio show Bubba and the Hammer at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. For reservations call 215-790-1919.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 05/28/2009
Charlie Manuel and Sam Katz had lunch at The Palm yesterday. Sam interviewed Charlie for his power lunch series in Philadelphia Magazine.
Speaking of Philadelphia Magazine, Mary K. Dougherty owner of Nicole Miller at The Bellevue (and in Manayunk) was profiled for "Receipt" in this month's issue. She revealed what she spent daily for a week and her $686 total included dough dropped at Teuscher, The Palm, and the Park Hyatt's parking garage.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 05/22/2009
Oscar winning director James L. Brooks (Broadcast News, Terms of Endearment) was in The Bellevue with his set director Jeannine Oppewall. You also know Brooks as creator of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, Taxi, and Cheers, and as executive producer of The Simpsons. Oppewall created the sets for Catch Me If You Can, The Good Shepherd, and Seabiscuit among many others.
by Anna Iredale
in What's New
on 05/09/2009
The Rittenhouse Row Festival kicks off in just 50 minutes and where are you? Head on down to sample grilled burgers and drinks at XIX's lounge, enter a raffle for a two-month membership to The Sporting Club, and sample some of Teuscher's delicious chocolate. NOVA Bank is giving away bright orange bags and balloons too!
