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Robert Simon "AKA" A Bistro
The name is AKA, a Bistro — also known as restaurateur Robert Simon’s latest venture, open now in downtown St. Helena. The historic 1920s building on Main Street, formerly housing the Keller Brothers butcher shop, now dishes traditional faves with beer and wine in a modern bistro setting. Step inside the cheery spot with buttercream walls, concrete floors, and twig-wrapped light pendants to find a cushy front lounge, a wall of cubbies storing 550 bottles of wine, and an ecofriendly fireplace. Hit the African mahogany bar or grab a table to relish fire-roasted Monterey calamari; Reuben sandwiches; build-your-own burgers; and mains like herb-crusted ahi salad, Ernie’s prime Angus filet with crushed potatoes, and Vegetable Blackjack (21 veggie treats). Top it all off with the decadent molten chocolate cake with peanut butter ice cream.
Veterinarian Jeff Bender and nutritionist Liz Ward, M.S., R.D
Veterinarian Jeff Bender, D.V.M., of the University of Minnesota and nutritionist Liz Ward, M.S., R.D., will help dispel the myths surrounding pork and the H1N1 virus.
Dr. Bender is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine and works at an Influenza Center funded by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). He’s an expert in food safety and infectious diseases who can explain the nature of flu viruses and why this one is different. Liz Ward is a registered dietitian and a mother of three who can speak about the safety and nutritional value of pork.
Tony Potts - "Access Hollywood"
Tony Potts is the weekend co-anchor and correspondent for "Access Hollywood," the daily entertainment newsmagazine show in its 13th season of providing the most comprehensive coverage of entertainment news and personalities on television. Tony joined "Access Hollywood" in April 1999, coming to the show after 12 years in television news and sports. In addition to his duties at "Access Hollywood," Tony also contributes to the "Today" show, MSNBC and CNBC. Tony also hosted the 2007 – 2008 season of “Celebrity Expose” on MyNetworkTV. Tony has also filled-in for legendary Larry King on CNN's "Larry King Live" in addition to his frequent guest spots on on the show
Larry Van Aalst Sommelier "Equus Restaurant"
One of the judges speaks - the winners at the Riverside International Wine Competition.
Stylish, classic and modern…the Equus Restaurant and Loungebar has been transformed into an inviting casual dining experience. The California fusion menu highlights local ingredients and emphasizes classic flavors with Mediterranean, Spanish and French influences. The Loungebar features Friday evening wine tasting and Saturday entertainment. Equus Restaurant and Loungebar…make it your next stop.
Amy Dickinson " Mighty Queens of Freeville, The: A Mother, a Daughter, and the Town That Raised Them" Amy Dickinson took over Ann Landers's syndicated advice column in 2003.
Amy Dickinson is the author of the syndicated advice column "Ask Amy," which appears in more than 150 newspapers nationwide. She is the host of a biweekly feature on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" and is a panelist on NPR's quiz show "Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!" She lives in Chicago and Freeville, New York. "In The Mighty Queens of Freeville, Amy Dickinson shares her life story about love and loss, parents, daughters, aunts, fathers, pets, and life from the mundane to the ridiculous to the quietly heartbreaking. Or, sometimes loudly heartbreaking, with great big honking sobs. Amy doesn't have all the answers, but she suggests a good place to find them: at home, with the people who love you."