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Evictee - "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here"
Patti Blagojevich - The wife of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and daughter of a Chicago alderman, Patti is a licensed real estate broker and appraiser who owns her own real estate company. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in economics.
Sanjaya Malakar - started his career in entertainment as an eight year old with his starring role in Hawaii Children's Theaters production of "Bugsy Malone." A few years later, Malakar joined Patrinell Wright's world-renowned "Total Experience Gospel Choir" which took him through the Southern states where he sang for the benefit of Hurricane Katrina victims. Malakar took the world by storm and gained national attention during the sixth season of "American Idol" when "Sanjaya" became one of the most recognizable "Idol" contestants in the history of the show. Earlier this year, Malakar released the autobiography, "Dancing to the Music in My Head: Memoirs of the People's Idol," which details his experience with the show. His debut EP, also titled "Dancing to the Music in My Head," included the singles "A Guy Like Me" and "A Quintessential Lullaby," and was released the same day as his book. Recently, Malakar has been in the recording studio with acclaimed record producers to complete his world music album. He also is auditioning musicians to join in him in an international world band leading up to a world tour. Malakar currently resides in New York.
Susan Whiteside - Vice President National Confectioners Association
Chocolate and Bacon Coming to a Store Near You . National Confectioners Association Dishes the Future of Flavor and Candy Innovation . Chocolate reigns as America’s favorite flavor, but taste buds are tingling for bold new experiences and internationally inspired flavors when it comes to the future of chocolate, candy and gum, according to the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) Industry Trend Report 2009. Confectionary makers will continue to think “outside the bar” and innovation will drive consumer purchasing over the next three to five years.
Sean Capiaux - Winemaker O'SHAUGHNESSY ESTATE WINERY
Our winemaking philosophy at O’Shaughnessy winery is to produce Cabernet Sauvignon that expresses the unique character of our vineyards from the Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder region. The winemaking style is contemporary, utilizing cutting edge fermentation equipment paired with natural hands on winemaking. Our emphasis is on balance; the concentrated nature of the grapes from our estate vineyards needs to be in balance with the flavors and aromas in order to produce the most harmonious wine.
Peter Kastelan - Il Tiramisu Wine Dinner Thursday June 25 -
Ivo Kastelan, who worked at Valentino, and his son, Peter, take good care of both regulars and newcomers at this Valley favorite. Monthly wine dinners in an elegant setting.
Larry Lipson - Costa Rica wine correspondent
He's been the Daily News restaurant critic for 50 years, but Larry Lipson has finally called it quits: "Sure, there have been editors who have leaned somewhat heavily on me - especially during one period when I was the only restaurant critic/writer in America featured in a newspaper seven days a week." Talk about knowing the restaurant scene in LA.