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As did the judges as it won the grand prize as the best cheese steak in the First Annual Square 1682's Cheese Steak Contest. The people's favorite ended in a tie withDavid Boyle, Davio's, and Guillermo Tellez, Square 1682. Overall winner Peter Woosley, Bistrot La Minette, and Mayor Nutter.
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As did the judges as it won the grand prize as the best cheese steak in the First Annual Square 1682's Cheese Steak Contest. The people's favorite ended in a tie withDavid Boyle, Davio's, and Guillermo Tellez, Square 1682. Overall winner Peter Woosley, Bistrot La Minette, and Mayor Nutter.

  • Brenda Mendte, Michael Bryne (who grows a beard in between his Carlotta performances.) and Jen Klein
  • As did the judges as it won the grand prize as the best cheese steak in the First Annual Square 1682's Cheese Steak Contest. The people's favorite ended in a tie withDavid Boyle, Davio's, and Guillermo Tellez, Square 1682. Overall winner Peter Woosley, Bistrot La Minette, and Mayor Nutter.
  • As each attendee received a scorecard to grade each of the cheese steak stations. Above Peter Woolsey, Bistrot La Minette cooks up a french inspired cheese steak which Mike Toub graded highly.
  • San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy leaves Philadelphia with the only win I think the Giants are going to get out of the National League Championship Series.
  • The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival will starts tomorrow (10/21 - 10/24) with a screening of the HBO documentary East of Main Street: Asians Aloud, followed by a discussion moderated by Action News' Nydia Han, at 5:30 p.m. at the International House (3701 Chestnut St.) Other theaters showing films during the festival include the Comcast Center and Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine Street, Chinatown) Schedule: <a href="http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org">http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org</a>.
  • A few weeks ago Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival held a pre-party in Conversation Hall at City Hall. Brad Baldia, National President at National Association of Asian American Professionals, made opening remarks and discussed the upcoming festival to supporters.
  • The organization prides it's self in setting an example for the children they are mentoring, leading by example, being role models, giving the kids hope for a brighter future. Guests for the evening included Drimaine Mills and Kia Sterling were decked out for the event.
  • This Ryan Howard signed jersey created a bidding war between two guys who bidded the price up to $2500, at which point David Neff, Neff PR, approached the podium and said "I think someone in this room knows Ryan Howard and can get him to sign another jersey and we can donate $5,000 to Mentor Me." Good idea, and the auction was well on it's way to making their $10.000 goal for the event. <a href="http://www.mentormecs.com/about.html">http://www.mentormecs.com/about.html</a>
  • Marissa Montenegro, Public Relations Manager of the Pennsylvania Ballet ( <a href="http://www.paballet.org">http://www.paballet.org</a>) tells me tickets to Carmen Triple Bill are on sale now for this weekend's performances at the Academy of Music. Wit her is Mike Matteo.
  • MMCS (which stands Mentor Me Community Support) has been a pioneering force in summer day camps since its humble beginnings in 2006 by founder Bobby A. McRae. Since then, MMCS has had a profound impact on children by developing life skills through a dynamic staff, high-quality programs, premier locations, time-honored traditions, and commitment to safety and FUN! Each camp is staffed by NFL players, teachers, college coaches and college students who possess a boundless passion for working with children.
  • Joe and Kelley Gaglioti, owners of The Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa and Salon in Glen Mills. On Sunday at the salon, The 2nd Annual Style Wars takes place where <br /> Joseph Anthony’s top stylists put together the hottest looks from Apricot Lane Ardmore and compete for the best overall look. All proceeds benefit Adopt a Pig, which is a program designed to help children and their families cope as they face their greatest challenge, fighting cancer. Proceeds benefit a variety of support services for patients and their families. <a href="https://www.josephanthony.com/style_wars_order.asp">https://www.josephanthony.com/style_wars_order.asp</a>
  • The Love Entry: It was good to run into my old friend KJ Hickey who I haven't seen since New Years Day, must be in love with Erica Heilman who's been occupying his time. Talk about love, congratulations Kaci Mitz, engaged. See the rock on her finger. Lindsay Kravitz, readers of PhillyChitChat.com know the background of these two best friends. A few years ago Kaci moved into Center City, and then told her friend Lindsay about a condo for sale right across the hall from her. Lindsay moved in, and at some point Kaci introduced her to her friend Tony Rufo, who's family built the condo's. Now Tony and Lindsay live happily in bliss down the hall from Kendra Wilkinson. You just never know where you are going to meet Mr or Ms Right?
  • Another perfect couple: Ike and Renee Reese. While the Philadelphia Eagles players tend to the game, Renee has been organizing the players wives into doing various charity outings like the NFL Basketball Wives game against the Washington Redskins wives a few weeks ago that benefited the Susan G Komen organization.
  • Reggie Berry, Kathryn Epps, Yvette Franklin, President Designer Events Inc. and Jackiem Wright
  • Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson can count on seeing his mother, Gayle, in the stands for his games each week. Monday night she stood in his place and picked up the Mentor Me Community Impact Award as he recovers from that terrible blow on the ball field Sunday. Standing behind Mrs. Jackson is Jeremy Maclan, Max Jean Gilles and other Eagles players (that I hope Janine can identify or someone at PhillyMag that watches sports.) Mrs. Jackson asked that prayers be said for DeSean as he was in a lot of pain, and they were needed. She talked about his dedication to the kids, how important the mentoring program was, the impact it made on the kids, as well as how DeSean enjoyed participating in the program. She also touched on The DeSean Jackson Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer <a href="http://www.Foundation10.com">http://www.Foundation10.com</a>. DeSean is the Honorary Chair for this year’s Purple Stride Philadelphia event held on November 6, 2010, to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. I'm sure if he's not there, Mrs. Jackson will be there to walk in his place. It was an honor to hear her speak.
  • The 3rd Annual Changing Tomorrow Today Black Tie Award Gala on October 18, 2010 was held at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia. Some of the highlights for the evening will be a silent auction of sports memorabilia and Ike Reese, Former Philadelphia Eagles player and current sports co-host of Afternoons With Howard Eskin & Ike Reese Talk on Sportsradio 610 WIP.
  • Before the night was over, VH1's Tough Love's host Steve Ward took to the stage to MC the live auction. Although he said he had never been an auctioneer before he did a really good job in encouraging the audience to fork over some funds for the good of the charity. A signed Michael Vicks jersey went for $400, a signed DeSean Jackson helmet and jersey sold for $1800 (bought by DeSean's manager who then gave it to the two young boys who were honored with the Brian Westbrook Award.), then the big item for the night.
  • Ike Reese, Chairman/CEO of MMCS Bobby A. McRae II, All the honorees: Community Impact Award: Thomas Tapeh former Philadelphia Eagles Player<br /> Barette Vance, Brian Westbrook Achievement Awards: Hacker Wilson III and Theodore Winsley II, The Janis and Stephen Goodman Soloist Dancer- Pennsylvania Ballet<br /> Civic Leadership Award: Samuel Staten, Jr. President of Local #332, Eddie Fennell Producer Clear Channel Radio, Pastor Theodore Winsley, and guests.
  • Also on hand and thrilled with the success of the newly revamped film festival are Laurie Kirby, Esq., Marketing Director at Philadelphia Film Festival, Marketing Director, Al Mameniskis, Valerie Wilcox, PFF Advisory Board Member and Susan Talbot, Event Planner for the PFF. <a href="http://www.filmadelphia.org/">http://www.filmadelphia.org/</a>
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