Dan Gross: A tip about Ryan Howard

ZAGAT, WHICH has just published its 2009 guide to Philadelphia restaurants, declared that Philadelphians are the most generous tippers in the nation.

Would that include Ryan Howard?

Sources say that on a recent visit to Paddy Whack's (2nd & South), the Phillies slugger, who's earning $10 million this year, showed up wearing a $15,000 watch, drank $24 worth of beers and left no tip.

Howard said last night through team spokesman John Brazer that he had gone to the bar with a buddy and believed that his friend had settled the bill.

Ray drops daughter at Penn

"Everybody Loves Raymond" star Ray Romano was doing dad duty yesterday at the University of Pennsylvania, dropping off his daughter Alexandra, a freshman who starts class next week.

It wasn't the most casual of college arrivals, we're told - the Romano clan came in two limos.

Eagles flock to the airwaves

Sheldon Brown will host "Outside the Huddle" from 6:30 to 8:30 Monday nights live from Curran's Irish Inn (6900 State), in the Northeast, starting Sept. 8. The show will be aired on 610 WIP.

Brian Westbrook hosts his own show on ESPN 950 AM from 7 to 8 Monday nights live from the Stone Grille on Blackwood-Clementon Road, in Clementon, N.J.

Philly hasn't forgotten Mitchell

Mayor Nutter's been busy circulating at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and on Tuesday he introduced wife, Lisa, and daughter, Olivia, to NBC political correspondent Andrea Mitchell, who got her broadcasting break on KYW NewsRadio in the 1970s.

Iggles babe now with CW Philly

Vittoria Woodill, a former Eagles cheerleader and La Salle student, has joined the CW Philly 57 Crew, its on-air and promo team.

Woodill, who turned 21 yesterday, made her first public appearance on behalf of the station at yesterday's Portable Pool Party at the Phillies game. She also works at KYW NewsRadio.

Reid ringer seeking sponsors

Andy Reid impersonator Steve Odabashian is seeking a corporate sponsor to bring him to Eagles games this year. Odabashian, an attorney at the Dechert firm, has impersonated Reid for years, and formerly appeared on Forman Mills commercials. Odabashian also plays Fridays at the Piano Bar (20th & Arch), and is hoping that Iggles sponsors or folks with suites will enlist him to entertain them during games. Contact Odabashian @yahoo.com. *

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