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Melissa Scully has been a professional in the restaurant industry for 15 years. After managing a number of Stephen Starr’s restaurants she assisted James Beard Award-winning chef Jose Garces open Amada. Today, Melissa is Vice President of Operations for Jose’s burgeoning restaurant empire, Garces Restaurant Group.

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Recently, I have become very nostalgic for my hometown of Philadelphia. Perhaps because spring is on the horizon and baseball is a big deal in Philadelphia but it’s more then that. Philadelphia has a certain character that is not offered in any other town. I can never remember a time saying I am bored or there is nothing to do because there is always something to do around town. For this reason, I have grown to appreciate my city and thus the reason why I love…

Recently, I have become very nostalgic for my hometown of Philadelphia. Perhaps because spring is on the horizon and baseball is a big deal in Philadelphia but it’s more then that. Philadelphia has a certain character that is not offered in any other town. I can never remember a time saying I am bored or there is nothing to do because there is always something to do around town. For this reason, I have grown to appreciate my city and thus the reason why I love…

There have been promising signs that the economy is on the upswing. Subtle indicators like people opting for dessert and ordering venti lattes are just to name a few. This is great news! With consumer confidence at a three year high, how will you be updating your Spring wardrobe?

To reduce your trend overload, I have put together a condensed list of my 5 irresistible Spring selections.…

Philadelphia Eagles’ new safetys’ coach Mike Zordich knows the importance of veteran leadership in a secondary, he also knows there isn’t a great abundance of it in Philadelphia. Through his eyes there really only one safety the Eagles have with true NFL experience and that is eight year veteran Quintin Mikell.



Quintin, or “Q”, has played fundementally sound…

Don't be caught off-guard this Spring when you begin experiencing sartorial flashbacks and accessory nostalgia. Whether you actively keep up with the trends or get inspired by the media, you will be noticing a sizable dose of 1970's sensibility in the new collections. Music to the ears of many, it is important to note that this is a fantastic opportunity to express your…

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Tuesday that they have placed the franchise tag on quarterback Michael Vick, and the transition tag on kicker David Akers.



Vick had himself a career year in 2010 and the Associated Press rewarded him with the 2010 Comeback Player of the Year Award. With a CBA that is on the fritz and nothing new on the discussion front, the…

Cheers Honey

Philadelphia, PA 19147

(215) 625-8383

The Chart House has always had  a bit of a reputation of being pricey. As a child, I remember that my Father’s company Christmas Party would be there every year. Dad would rave about how great the food was but would…

As with most things in life, Fashion is cyclical. Trends come and go, only to come back again. This should be no surprise to the many fashion hoarders out there. After all, what better way to shop than in your own closet? I use the term fashion hoarder loosely because in thinking about my own closet, I have to admit that I totally fit the bill.

 I am always on the lookout for timeless pieces to add to my collection but parting with any of my old…

Two things come to mind for every NFL fan once a season comes to an end after a Super Bowl champion is crowned, those two main events are free agency and the NFL.



By now we should all be aware of the potential lockout pending a new Collective Bargaining Agreement and everyone hopes that the two sides can reach an agreement by March 3 2011.



The draft and…

Philadelphia, PA- CONFRONTATIONAL CLOTHING WILL LAUNCH THEIR SPRING 2011 COLLECTION while hosting their first fashion show at G Lounge in Center City Philadelphia at 111 South 17th Street 19103 on Friday March 4, 2011 at 9:30pm.  An aggressive model contest is underway for male and female representatives of Confrontational Clothing.  The semi finalists of the Confrontational Clothing East Coast Model Search will be strutting down the runway.  A final male and female…

Creativity is one of the most romantic gifts that you can give for Valentine’s Day. Dinner and Chocolates *insert yawn* definitely have their place but I get tired of sitting in a cramped restaurant and pretending to be so impressed with my Shop Rite Roses *blank stare @ my Boo . This year, the…

Terrence Laragione paints a portrait of Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer in a scene from Battlestar Galactica. All of the proceeds generated from this painting will be donated to the Gulf Coast Funds.



Here is his profile on Phillytodo.com…

Philadelphia Eagles 2010 fifth round draft pick Ricky Sapp, he's a heck of a guy, and he provided me an opportunity to do an Exclusive Interview for my site Bleeding Eagle Green.

In my first professional interview, Rick and discussed a range of topics from the status of his rehab and the…

According to Sports Illustrated Tony Pauline, the 2011 NFL Draft has many positions of shallow depths. It appears as if it is going to be slim pickins for teams who need offensive weapons to bolster their roster for the unforseen future.

The tight end, center,…

"I want to start in 2011", it's a very short and open comment Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Kevin Kolb said in an interview following the wildcard playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Does he have wait it takes to be a starter in the NFL? He definitely believes so and it is completely within reason to think that there are organizations who might think so…

Chaddsford Winery

632 Baltimore Pike

Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9305

(610) 388-6221

I’m so over the term “Grown and Sexy” but what else can you say about a  wine…