On Today's Show: CRNtalk.com
Silvio DiSalvatore - "Great American Road Trip"
THE DiSALVATORE FAMILY FROM YONKERS, NEW YORK: Silvio (Dad), Amy (Mom), Mason, 16 and Blake, 13 Silvio and Amy have been married for over 20 years. Silvio, a stay-at-home dad, rocks a distinct '80s look. He is the driving force behind the loud East Coast Italian-American family. Amy, a medical insurance administrator, is a classic Italian mom who will do anything for her boys. Mason, the diplomat, is the only “normal” member of the outrageous family. With aspirations of becoming a lawyer, Mason gets his fair share of practice settling family disputes. Blake is a Silvio-in-training who has never been unplugged from his video games for more than three days.COMEDIAN RENO COLLIER TO TRAVEL ROUTE 66 AS HOST OF NBC’S 'GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP' Families from Katy, Texas; Lockport, Illinois; Long Island, New York; Montclair, California; Newton, Alabama; Westport, Connecticut, and Yonkers, New York Take on the Adventure
Celia Oneil - "Hilltop Steak House"
In 1961 Frank Giuffrida bought a club in Saugus that he converted into a western-style steakhouse. Over the years Frank became known as the "king of the Hill" serving over three million customers annually. Now over 50 million meals later The Hilltop is still known today for it's generous portions at a great value winning numerous awards. In October 1994, Dick Monfort of High Country Investor, Inc. acquired the assets of the Hilltop in Saugus. Mr Monfort's family business "MONFORT BEEF" supplied the Hilltop its beef needs for over 40 years until the his family business was sold to the large food conglomerate "CONAGRA". Mr Monfort is still active in the beef industry with feeding lots of over 100,000 cattle as well as being on the board of directors of other major food companies. Since being purchased by High Country Investor, Hilltop continues to be recognized as one of the leading independent restaurants in the Northeast winning such awards as #1 Steakhouse (City search 2003), #2 Independent Restaurant in the country (Restaurant & Institutions Magazine 2002) and many more. In 1996 Hilltop expanded its business to include five large function rooms for all types of family events and business meetings as well as elegant weddings. The year 2008 brought more recognition when Hilltop was featured on the New England TV program "Chronicle" and the "Travel Channel" as one the three top Steak Houses in the country. Recognized for its value the Hilltop continues to enjoy new diners from all over the world. We also offer an off premise catering division called "The Chuck Wagon". The Chuck Wagon concept is simple. With a minimum of fifty people you can hire us to do a barbecue anywhere, corporate or private. We come to your place of business, backyard, park, beach etc. We cook and serve a menu that you pre-select. We bring everything needed for a barbecue. Grills, chefs, wait staff, buffet tables, all paper goods, condiments etc. We cook, serve and clean up. The Chuck Wagon has been very popular and has blossomed into a full service catering business. In addition to our now famous barbecues, we do clam bakes, weddings, showers, anniversaries, holiday parties etc. A sampling of our menu is available online at the host station and in the catering office.
While the restaurant enjoys great recognition the Hilltop Butcher Shops located in Saugus and Weymouth, Massachusetts provide the day to day and holiday value that retail shoppers are looking for today. Our Butcher Shops have something for everyone....We offer a full deli, produce department, bakery and of course our world famous meat department. We continue to provide the neighborhood appeal of the local butcher shop which cuts your steaks to order and answers any questions you may have on what product bests suits your needs. So remember as spring and summer roll around we are the place to shop for all your cookout needs. We offer weekly specials that cannot be beat. Look for the Hilltop weekly specials online at our website http://www.hilltopsteakhouse.com/ Over the years the Hilltop has been proud of our reputation of being a family restaurant and neighborhood Butcher shop with great value. This is the place where a family can enjoy a fulfilling lunch or dinner at a very reasonable price. Come and visit us at Hilltop today and share your favorite Hilltop memory with us while creating new ones!
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Mon Jul 6, 2009
On Today's Show: CRNtalk.com
Larry Van Aalst Sommelier "Equus Restaurant"
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.
Joel Fisher - "Wine Guru" - lists Wine Events Nationwide
The wine columnist for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California. He was a Contributing Editor of Patterson's Beverage Journal. From 1999 to 2006 he was a wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California-Los Angeles and is a founding partner of the educational Wine Vine and Dine, which conducts programs throughout CA
Al Martino - "Trying to Find My Way" Italian Legend talks about his favorite places to eat.
Al Martino, born Alfred Cini, made his singing debut over 40 years ago in Philadelphia with the song Here In My Heart. What a debut it was! The title instantaneously sold over one million copies. With this ballad, Mr. Martino became the first American artist to hit number one in the British "single" charts during 1952, consequently putting him into the Guinness Book of World Records. How did this landslide breakthrough occur? In his earlier years, Martino worked hard in the family's construction business, but in the evenings, he used what little free time he had, to perform in clubs and bars of his neighborhood. It wasn't until Mario Lanza, already a celebrity at the time (and friend of the family), encouraged young Martino to pursue a musical career, and to move to New York. By 1950, Martino landed a much sought-after record deal with Capitol Records, after winning the first prize in Arthur Godfrey's "Talent Scout Show." When Lanza was approached by Capitol to sing Here In My Heart, time constraints on his schedule provided the opportunity for newcomer Al Martino to step in and sing the song. Martino has also proven himself to be taken seriously as a film actor. In 1972, he played that much sought-after role of Johnny Fontane in Frances Ford Coppola's epic film The Godfather. Thus, he gained the respect of his fellow actors, including Marlon Brando and Robert Duvall. Martino also sang the film's title score, The Love Theme From The Godfather.
Chef Kevin Roberts - 4th of July Barbecues (wrap on weekend happenings)
It's definitely cool to know how to cook. First of all, it automatically defines you as a independent person. Nobody likes a person that can't fend for themselves. Second, the opposite sex finds it very sexy. Trust me on this one, I know. If you don't, I suggest you move back in with your parents and start collecting government checks.
Reno Collier - Host - NBC's "The Great American Road Trip"
A former physical education teacher, West Virginia native Reno Collier has endeared himself to a wide range of audiences from college students to church softball teams. With a contagious laugh and friendly, almost intoxicating demeanor, Collier’s observations often find him recalling mishaps of his West Virginia cousins, his Scottish heritage, unruly in-laws and even alien abductions. Collier’s journey began at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta, Georgia, where he tended bar to supplement his day job. One night he found himself on stage during the weekly open mike night. His unique outlook on life - mixed with a six-pack -- was instantly popular and provided a platform to launch a career as a comedian. In addition, Collier has built a reputation by selling out comedy clubs and colleges nationwide. In 2004 he joined Larry The Cable Guy on the hugely successful “2004 Tour of America.” Collier's other national tours look more like a comedian's wish-list than a resume, including theater and arena tours with the legendary Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall. In January 2007, he re-joined Larry the Cable Guy for his wildly successful arena tour currently spanning the United States and Canada. Collier’s past TV credits include “Late Friday,” “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “The Martin Short Show,” “The List” and “Premium Blend.” In 2005 and 2006, Collier headlined the “Comics on Duty” tour for American troops stationed in Iraq. He is a regular fixture on the "Bob & Tom" syndicated radio show and Country Music Television (CMT), where he hosts various specials for the network. He has performed at the prestigious HBO Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado and the Montreal Comedy Festival. In 2005, he taped his own “Comedy Central Presents” half-hour special. He can currently be heard during his weekly call-ins to the Blue Collar Comedy Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Larry Van Aalst Sommelier "Equus Restaurant"
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.
Joel Fisher - "Wine Guru" - lists Wine Events Nationwide
The wine columnist for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California. He was a Contributing Editor of Patterson's Beverage Journal. From 1999 to 2006 he was a wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California-Los Angeles and is a founding partner of the educational Wine Vine and Dine, which conducts programs throughout CA
Al Martino - "Trying to Find My Way" Italian Legend talks about his favorite places to eat.
Al Martino, born Alfred Cini, made his singing debut over 40 years ago in Philadelphia with the song Here In My Heart. What a debut it was! The title instantaneously sold over one million copies. With this ballad, Mr. Martino became the first American artist to hit number one in the British "single" charts during 1952, consequently putting him into the Guinness Book of World Records. How did this landslide breakthrough occur? In his earlier years, Martino worked hard in the family's construction business, but in the evenings, he used what little free time he had, to perform in clubs and bars of his neighborhood. It wasn't until Mario Lanza, already a celebrity at the time (and friend of the family), encouraged young Martino to pursue a musical career, and to move to New York. By 1950, Martino landed a much sought-after record deal with Capitol Records, after winning the first prize in Arthur Godfrey's "Talent Scout Show." When Lanza was approached by Capitol to sing Here In My Heart, time constraints on his schedule provided the opportunity for newcomer Al Martino to step in and sing the song. Martino has also proven himself to be taken seriously as a film actor. In 1972, he played that much sought-after role of Johnny Fontane in Frances Ford Coppola's epic film The Godfather. Thus, he gained the respect of his fellow actors, including Marlon Brando and Robert Duvall. Martino also sang the film's title score, The Love Theme From The Godfather.
Chef Kevin Roberts - 4th of July Barbecues (wrap on weekend happenings)
It's definitely cool to know how to cook. First of all, it automatically defines you as a independent person. Nobody likes a person that can't fend for themselves. Second, the opposite sex finds it very sexy. Trust me on this one, I know. If you don't, I suggest you move back in with your parents and start collecting government checks.
Reno Collier - Host - NBC's "The Great American Road Trip"
A former physical education teacher, West Virginia native Reno Collier has endeared himself to a wide range of audiences from college students to church softball teams. With a contagious laugh and friendly, almost intoxicating demeanor, Collier’s observations often find him recalling mishaps of his West Virginia cousins, his Scottish heritage, unruly in-laws and even alien abductions. Collier’s journey began at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta, Georgia, where he tended bar to supplement his day job. One night he found himself on stage during the weekly open mike night. His unique outlook on life - mixed with a six-pack -- was instantly popular and provided a platform to launch a career as a comedian. In addition, Collier has built a reputation by selling out comedy clubs and colleges nationwide. In 2004 he joined Larry The Cable Guy on the hugely successful “2004 Tour of America.” Collier's other national tours look more like a comedian's wish-list than a resume, including theater and arena tours with the legendary Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall. In January 2007, he re-joined Larry the Cable Guy for his wildly successful arena tour currently spanning the United States and Canada. Collier’s past TV credits include “Late Friday,” “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “The Martin Short Show,” “The List” and “Premium Blend.” In 2005 and 2006, Collier headlined the “Comics on Duty” tour for American troops stationed in Iraq. He is a regular fixture on the "Bob & Tom" syndicated radio show and Country Music Television (CMT), where he hosts various specials for the network. He has performed at the prestigious HBO Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado and the Montreal Comedy Festival. In 2005, he taped his own “Comedy Central Presents” half-hour special. He can currently be heard during his weekly call-ins to the Blue Collar Comedy Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Fri July 3, 2009
On Today's Show: CRNtalk.com
Angel Coulby ("Gwen" on NBC's "MERLIN")
An extensive bio including many television, stage and film credits. She has appeared in films such as Magicians, Imagine Me and You and Royston Vasey – The Movie. Her TV credits include Doctor Who, Vincent, As If, Conviction, Talk To Me and New Street Law. Coulby has also appeared on the stage in productions such as Lavender Blue, The Hypochondriac and The Importance Of Being Ernest. “Merlin” is a new drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. It unveils the mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began -- a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious people as well as a dangerous world in which magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther Pendragon. Resumes on July 5 airing every Sunday thereafter
(8-9 p.m. PT/ET)
Rick Maynard - Communications Director KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain, specializing in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy®, Kentucky Grilled Chicken™ and Original Recipe Strips with home-style sides, Honey BBQ Wings, and freshly made chicken sandwiches. Every day, more than 12 million customers are served at KFC restaurants in 109 countries and territories around the world. KFC operates more than 5,200 restaurants in the United States and more than 15,000 units around the world. KFC is world famous for its Original Recipe® fried chicken -- made with the same secret blend of 11 herbs and spices Colonel Harland Sanders perfected more than a half-century ago. Customers around the globe also enjoy more than 300 other products -- from Kentucky Grilled Chicken in the United States to a salmon sandwich in Japan. KFC is part of Yum! Brands, Inc., the world's largest restaurant company in terms of system restaurants, with more than 36,000 locations around the world. The company is ranked #239 on the Fortune 500 List, with revenues in excess of $11 billion in 2008.
Chef Paul Prudhomme - K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen®
Propelled the distinctive cuisine of his native Louisiana into the international spotlight and continues to push the limits by creating exciting and new American and international dishes.Chef Paul learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests. As the youngest of 13 children, Chef Paul was always adventurous. His strong curiosity of life and cultural customs motivated him to leave Louisiana in his early 20’s and travel across the United States to experience every culinary environment possible. From an Indian reservation all the way to the finest, five-star restaurant, Chef Paul learned to love, appreciate and blend the flavors of his younger years with those of many other cultures.In July 1979, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen® opened its doors in New Orleans. In only a few years, his French Quarter restaurant attracted world travelers and continues to excite diners today. Diners are especially pleased to learn that K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen now takes reservations. Renovations were completed at the restaurant at the end of 1996 doubling the seating capacity. Today, K-Paul’s Catering division satisfies palates in New Orleans and “anywhere on the planet!”As a result of endless requests for his seasoning secrets, Prudhomme created his own line of all natural (Kosher supervised) herbs and spices. Today, Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Seasoning Blends® are distributed in all fifty states and in more than 25 other countries. His blends are popular with both home cooks and professional chefs. In addition, Chef Paul produces his own seasoned and smoked meat s (andouille and tasso). All are available through Magic Seasonings’ Mail-Order catalog, which also features cookbooks, giftpacks and cooking tips (online atwww.chefpaul.com ).Chef Paul recently added Magic Salt Free Seasoning®, Salmon Magic®, Shrimp Magic® and Sweetie Magic™ to his dry seasoning line and developed a line of sauces-marinades for retail and institutional use. He expanded manufacturing capabilities to a 130,000 square-foot plant which now produces custom blends, bulk sizes and contract packing for other food companies at Chef Paul’s AIB approved New Orleans area plant. Chef Paul consults with restaurant chains and large food manufacturers around the world to develop complete menus or selective menu items and specialty dishes. He and his Product Development team and R&D Kitchen can also create specific flavor profiles or duplicate existing ones.As one of America’s best-known chefs, Prudhomme has been featured often on the three major television networks’ prime time programs. He has made guest appearances on NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, 20/20, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Late Night with David Letterman, NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, Larry King Live, Nightwatch with Charlie Rose, the QVC Shopping Channel, CBS Early Show and the Weekend Today Show.
Chef Kevin Roberts - 4th of July Barbecues
It's definitely cool to know how to cook. First of all, it automatically defines you as a independent person. Nobody likes a person that can't fend for themselves. Second, the opposite sex finds it very sexy. Trust me on this one, I know. If you don't, I suggest you move back in with your parents and start collecting government checks.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA - July 4, 1776
So fly the Old Glory on Saturday. Enjoy the holiday, which is truly a living miracle. Although in 2009 we have myriad choices for observing this special day, John Adams -- who would become our second president -- had some lofty ideas on how to celebrate the event. In a July 3, 1776, letter to his wife, Abigail, President Adams wrote: "...I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great Anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward forever." Thanks for the advice, Mr. President. You were indeed prophetic.
Angel Coulby ("Gwen" on NBC's "MERLIN")
An extensive bio including many television, stage and film credits. She has appeared in films such as Magicians, Imagine Me and You and Royston Vasey – The Movie. Her TV credits include Doctor Who, Vincent, As If, Conviction, Talk To Me and New Street Law. Coulby has also appeared on the stage in productions such as Lavender Blue, The Hypochondriac and The Importance Of Being Ernest. “Merlin” is a new drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. It unveils the mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began -- a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious people as well as a dangerous world in which magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther Pendragon. Resumes on July 5 airing every Sunday thereafter
(8-9 p.m. PT/ET)
Rick Maynard - Communications Director KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain, specializing in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy®, Kentucky Grilled Chicken™ and Original Recipe Strips with home-style sides, Honey BBQ Wings, and freshly made chicken sandwiches. Every day, more than 12 million customers are served at KFC restaurants in 109 countries and territories around the world. KFC operates more than 5,200 restaurants in the United States and more than 15,000 units around the world. KFC is world famous for its Original Recipe® fried chicken -- made with the same secret blend of 11 herbs and spices Colonel Harland Sanders perfected more than a half-century ago. Customers around the globe also enjoy more than 300 other products -- from Kentucky Grilled Chicken in the United States to a salmon sandwich in Japan. KFC is part of Yum! Brands, Inc., the world's largest restaurant company in terms of system restaurants, with more than 36,000 locations around the world. The company is ranked #239 on the Fortune 500 List, with revenues in excess of $11 billion in 2008.
Chef Paul Prudhomme - K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen®
Propelled the distinctive cuisine of his native Louisiana into the international spotlight and continues to push the limits by creating exciting and new American and international dishes.Chef Paul learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests. As the youngest of 13 children, Chef Paul was always adventurous. His strong curiosity of life and cultural customs motivated him to leave Louisiana in his early 20’s and travel across the United States to experience every culinary environment possible. From an Indian reservation all the way to the finest, five-star restaurant, Chef Paul learned to love, appreciate and blend the flavors of his younger years with those of many other cultures.In July 1979, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen® opened its doors in New Orleans. In only a few years, his French Quarter restaurant attracted world travelers and continues to excite diners today. Diners are especially pleased to learn that K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen now takes reservations. Renovations were completed at the restaurant at the end of 1996 doubling the seating capacity. Today, K-Paul’s Catering division satisfies palates in New Orleans and “anywhere on the planet!”As a result of endless requests for his seasoning secrets, Prudhomme created his own line of all natural (Kosher supervised) herbs and spices. Today, Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Seasoning Blends® are distributed in all fifty states and in more than 25 other countries. His blends are popular with both home cooks and professional chefs. In addition, Chef Paul produces his own seasoned and smoked meat s (andouille and tasso). All are available through Magic Seasonings’ Mail-Order catalog, which also features cookbooks, giftpacks and cooking tips (online atwww.chefpaul.com ).Chef Paul recently added Magic Salt Free Seasoning®, Salmon Magic®, Shrimp Magic® and Sweetie Magic™ to his dry seasoning line and developed a line of sauces-marinades for retail and institutional use. He expanded manufacturing capabilities to a 130,000 square-foot plant which now produces custom blends, bulk sizes and contract packing for other food companies at Chef Paul’s AIB approved New Orleans area plant. Chef Paul consults with restaurant chains and large food manufacturers around the world to develop complete menus or selective menu items and specialty dishes. He and his Product Development team and R&D Kitchen can also create specific flavor profiles or duplicate existing ones.As one of America’s best-known chefs, Prudhomme has been featured often on the three major television networks’ prime time programs. He has made guest appearances on NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, 20/20, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Late Night with David Letterman, NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, Larry King Live, Nightwatch with Charlie Rose, the QVC Shopping Channel, CBS Early Show and the Weekend Today Show.
Chef Kevin Roberts - 4th of July Barbecues
It's definitely cool to know how to cook. First of all, it automatically defines you as a independent person. Nobody likes a person that can't fend for themselves. Second, the opposite sex finds it very sexy. Trust me on this one, I know. If you don't, I suggest you move back in with your parents and start collecting government checks.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA - July 4, 1776
So fly the Old Glory on Saturday. Enjoy the holiday, which is truly a living miracle. Although in 2009 we have myriad choices for observing this special day, John Adams -- who would become our second president -- had some lofty ideas on how to celebrate the event. In a July 3, 1776, letter to his wife, Abigail, President Adams wrote: "...I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great Anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward forever." Thanks for the advice, Mr. President. You were indeed prophetic.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Thu Jul 2, 2009
On Today's Show: CRNtalk.com
Joe Bruno - Executive Director American School of Bartending
The economy is causing many Americans to cancel their regular vacations this summer, but Joe Bruno wants to remind people that they can still have plenty of fun in their own backyards. As the top bartender in the country, Joe has come up with some special stay-cation creations that can make people feel like they’re getting five-star service without leaving home. And since the interview is just before Independence Day, the superstar mixologist will also have some patriot-themed creations to make any Independence Day Celebration special. Part of Joe’s timely message will include how to tell if someone has had too much to drink, and what you should do to keep you friends safe. Bruno is nationally recognized for his mixology expertise and is responsible for training more than 3,000 bartenders a year as the Executive Director of the American Bartending School. The founder of Bar-Pro Consulting Inc., he is recognized as one of the top experts in the restaurant industry, and has been featured on numerous national media outlets, such as CNN, CBS and the New York Times. Joe Bruno has been involved in the bartending industry for over 20 years. After gaining recognition in the field, he began teaching the trade at American Bartenders School, the nation’s oldest and largest bartending training program. He later was promoted to Executive Director and oversees the curriculum at all locations across the country. He is responsible for training well over 3,000 bartenders per year. He later founded Bar-Pro Consulting, Inc, a company that services the beverage industry by giving insight on product development, beverage styling and signature cocktails, theft prevention and on-premise staffing and management. His clients include some of the trendiest New York City nightlife venues as well as public relations firms, advertising agencies and marketing firms throughout New York These include CCM, Grey Advertising, Hunter Public Relations, Devito Fitterman Advertising & Publicis. Joe Brno has been feature in the Daily News, the New York Times, Timeout New York, Marie Claire (Japan) Marie Claire (U.K.) successful meetings magazine and Maxim Magazine. He is also featured in the American Bartenders School video Training Guides #1-8 and has appeared on MTV, Court TV, Fujisankei Television, CBS News, CNN and Bloomberg News. Joe Blogs exclusively for Daily’s.com and Barschool.com
Gloria Allred - Attorney - Most Common Summertime Hazards & Accidents
Gloria Allred is the most famous woman attorney practicing law in the nation today, a tireless and successful advocate whose high-profile legal battles on behalf of victims whose rights have been violated have led to many landmark precedent-setting court decisions and hundreds of millions of dollars which she has won for her clients. Gloria has been involved in some of the most defining cases of our day, including O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, Scott Peterson, and Robert Blake, as well as one of the earliest sexual abuse suits against the Catholic Church. At the same time, she has also played a role in many groundbreaking legal decisions that have forever changed our lives for the better. The types of accidents consumers should be aware of and prepared for this summer What consumers need to know to protect themselves legallyHow to protect yourself from a lawsuit if something goes wrong on your property Helpful tips for consumers hosting parties and events at home this summer.
Jane Cowley -Public Affairs Officer - Independence National Historical Park - Philadelphia
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - The old cracked Bell still proclaims Liberty and Independence Hall echoes the words, "We the People." Explore Franklin's Philadelphia and learn about the past and America's continuing struggle to fulfill the Founders' Declaration that "all men are created equal."
Steve Evans - "The Movie Guy SPECIAL EARLY HOLIDAY WEEKEND UPDATE
What's happening at the movies this weekend? Steve has all the info on what to see or maybe what to pass up. The hottest films and the biggest bombs from "The Movie Guy".
Joe Bruno - Executive Director American School of Bartending
The economy is causing many Americans to cancel their regular vacations this summer, but Joe Bruno wants to remind people that they can still have plenty of fun in their own backyards. As the top bartender in the country, Joe has come up with some special stay-cation creations that can make people feel like they’re getting five-star service without leaving home. And since the interview is just before Independence Day, the superstar mixologist will also have some patriot-themed creations to make any Independence Day Celebration special. Part of Joe’s timely message will include how to tell if someone has had too much to drink, and what you should do to keep you friends safe. Bruno is nationally recognized for his mixology expertise and is responsible for training more than 3,000 bartenders a year as the Executive Director of the American Bartending School. The founder of Bar-Pro Consulting Inc., he is recognized as one of the top experts in the restaurant industry, and has been featured on numerous national media outlets, such as CNN, CBS and the New York Times. Joe Bruno has been involved in the bartending industry for over 20 years. After gaining recognition in the field, he began teaching the trade at American Bartenders School, the nation’s oldest and largest bartending training program. He later was promoted to Executive Director and oversees the curriculum at all locations across the country. He is responsible for training well over 3,000 bartenders per year. He later founded Bar-Pro Consulting, Inc, a company that services the beverage industry by giving insight on product development, beverage styling and signature cocktails, theft prevention and on-premise staffing and management. His clients include some of the trendiest New York City nightlife venues as well as public relations firms, advertising agencies and marketing firms throughout New York These include CCM, Grey Advertising, Hunter Public Relations, Devito Fitterman Advertising & Publicis. Joe Brno has been feature in the Daily News, the New York Times, Timeout New York, Marie Claire (Japan) Marie Claire (U.K.) successful meetings magazine and Maxim Magazine. He is also featured in the American Bartenders School video Training Guides #1-8 and has appeared on MTV, Court TV, Fujisankei Television, CBS News, CNN and Bloomberg News. Joe Blogs exclusively for Daily’s.com and Barschool.com
Gloria Allred - Attorney - Most Common Summertime Hazards & Accidents
Gloria Allred is the most famous woman attorney practicing law in the nation today, a tireless and successful advocate whose high-profile legal battles on behalf of victims whose rights have been violated have led to many landmark precedent-setting court decisions and hundreds of millions of dollars which she has won for her clients. Gloria has been involved in some of the most defining cases of our day, including O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, Scott Peterson, and Robert Blake, as well as one of the earliest sexual abuse suits against the Catholic Church. At the same time, she has also played a role in many groundbreaking legal decisions that have forever changed our lives for the better. The types of accidents consumers should be aware of and prepared for this summer What consumers need to know to protect themselves legallyHow to protect yourself from a lawsuit if something goes wrong on your property Helpful tips for consumers hosting parties and events at home this summer.
Jane Cowley -Public Affairs Officer - Independence National Historical Park - Philadelphia
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - The old cracked Bell still proclaims Liberty and Independence Hall echoes the words, "We the People." Explore Franklin's Philadelphia and learn about the past and America's continuing struggle to fulfill the Founders' Declaration that "all men are created equal."
Steve Evans - "The Movie Guy SPECIAL EARLY HOLIDAY WEEKEND UPDATE
What's happening at the movies this weekend? Steve has all the info on what to see or maybe what to pass up. The hottest films and the biggest bombs from "The Movie Guy".
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wed Jul 1, 2009
On Today's Show: CRNtalk.com
Chef Stefan Richter - Bravo's “Top Chef”
Stefan was born in Finland but spent the majority of his childhood in Germany, where he began culinary training in his early teens. He worked his way through various European kitchens, learning new techniques and collecting awards along the way. In 1998, he joined master chefs Grant McPherson, Sotta Kuhn, Jacques Torres, Jean Philip Maury and Marc Poidevin as part of the creative team for the opening of the Bellagio Hotel, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. As Executive Sous-Chef, he created, developed and executed menus for the $25 million-dollar banquet kitchen. Since then, he has held a number of Executive Chef positions and most recently worked with Celestino Drago at Enoteca Drago before opening his own business, Stefan's Catering in Santa Monica. Although he currently resides in Los Angeles, he spends his summer months hunting and fishing in his native Finland.
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.
Graham Kerr - "The Galloping Gourmet"
Internationally known culinary and television personality, award-winning author, and master of metaphorical speaking. His focus is on serving people who want to make healthy, creative, lifestyle changes and believes that the only lasting changes are the ones that we enjoy. His life goal is “to help to convert habits that harm into resources that heal.” (Book author and Australian Food Expert Sally James - "Fresh and Healthy: 100 Fabulous Heart Healthy
Recipes " was actually married to her husband Steve Andrews by Graham Kerr).
Corp Chef John Storms / Worldwide Beverage Director Cindy Busi - Hard Rock Cafe
The inside story on rockin’ summer drinks, tasty grilled treats and food favorites of the stars. Join us for a live look at how you can recreate several food and “mocktail” favorites for your own summer Barbeque-palooza! And they’ll have some history to share as well. Starting with one guitar from Eric Clapton back in the 70s, Hard Rock has grown into a national treasure of rock ‘n’ roll royalty. Everyone from Steven Tyler and Amy Winehouse, to Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers come through the doors.
· Great summer entertaining ideas to party like a rock star
· An exclusive look into Hard Rock’s world, including memorabilia
· Favorite foods of celebrities
Sarma Melngailis - "Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine" Sarma melngailis is the cocreator and owner of Pure Food and Wine and founder of the online boutiques One Lucky Duck and Shiny Happy Pets, through which she is expanding her reach with all things raw and organic. The coauthor (with Matthew Kenney) of Raw Food/Real World, she lives in New York City with her two cats.
Chef Stefan Richter - Bravo's “Top Chef”
Stefan was born in Finland but spent the majority of his childhood in Germany, where he began culinary training in his early teens. He worked his way through various European kitchens, learning new techniques and collecting awards along the way. In 1998, he joined master chefs Grant McPherson, Sotta Kuhn, Jacques Torres, Jean Philip Maury and Marc Poidevin as part of the creative team for the opening of the Bellagio Hotel, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. As Executive Sous-Chef, he created, developed and executed menus for the $25 million-dollar banquet kitchen. Since then, he has held a number of Executive Chef positions and most recently worked with Celestino Drago at Enoteca Drago before opening his own business, Stefan's Catering in Santa Monica. Although he currently resides in Los Angeles, he spends his summer months hunting and fishing in his native Finland.
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.
Graham Kerr - "The Galloping Gourmet"
Internationally known culinary and television personality, award-winning author, and master of metaphorical speaking. His focus is on serving people who want to make healthy, creative, lifestyle changes and believes that the only lasting changes are the ones that we enjoy. His life goal is “to help to convert habits that harm into resources that heal.” (Book author and Australian Food Expert Sally James - "Fresh and Healthy: 100 Fabulous Heart Healthy
Recipes " was actually married to her husband Steve Andrews by Graham Kerr).
Corp Chef John Storms / Worldwide Beverage Director Cindy Busi - Hard Rock Cafe
The inside story on rockin’ summer drinks, tasty grilled treats and food favorites of the stars. Join us for a live look at how you can recreate several food and “mocktail” favorites for your own summer Barbeque-palooza! And they’ll have some history to share as well. Starting with one guitar from Eric Clapton back in the 70s, Hard Rock has grown into a national treasure of rock ‘n’ roll royalty. Everyone from Steven Tyler and Amy Winehouse, to Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers come through the doors.
· Great summer entertaining ideas to party like a rock star
· An exclusive look into Hard Rock’s world, including memorabilia
· Favorite foods of celebrities
Sarma Melngailis - "Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine" Sarma melngailis is the cocreator and owner of Pure Food and Wine and founder of the online boutiques One Lucky Duck and Shiny Happy Pets, through which she is expanding her reach with all things raw and organic. The coauthor (with Matthew Kenney) of Raw Food/Real World, she lives in New York City with her two cats.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Tue Jun 30, 2009
On Today's Show: CRNtalk.com
Chef Stefan Richter - Bravo's “Top Chef”
Stefan was born in Finland but spent the majority of his childhood in Germany, where he began culinary training in his early teens. He worked his way through various European kitchens, learning new techniques and collecting awards along the way. In 1998, he joined master chefs Grant McPherson, Sotta Kuhn, Jacques Torres, Jean Philip Maury and Marc Poidevin as part of the creative team for the opening of the Bellagio Hotel, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. As Executive Sous-Chef, he created, developed and executed menus for the $25 million-dollar banquet kitchen. Since then, he has held a number of Executive Chef positions and most recently worked with Celestino Drago at Enoteca Drago before opening his own business, Stefan's Catering in Santa Monica. Although he currently resides in Los Angeles, he spends his summer months hunting and fishing in his native Finland.
Natalie MacLean "Nat Decants"
The new Drinks Matcher from Nat Decants is available now for your smartphone. It's like having a personal sommelier and a bartender at your side. Natalie MacLean, creator of Nat Decants, the wine web site at www.nataliemaclean.com, has teamed up with the software developer bitHeads to create an application that works on your iPhone, iPod Touch, BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve. To fund her late-night vinous habits, Natalie MacLean holds down day jobs as a wine writer, speaker and judge. An accredited sommelier, she is a member of the National Capital Sommelier Guild, the Wine Writers Circle and several French wine societies with complicated and impressive names. Funny, brainy and unapologetically tipsy, her goal in life is to intimidate those crusty wine stewards at fine restaurants with her staggering knowledge. Natalie's book Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass chronicles her last three years sipping, spitting and slogging her way through the international wine world to visit some its most evocative places and to meet some of its most charismatic, obsessive and innovative characters. The book has been described as A Year in Provence meets Kitchen Confidential then goes Sideways.Red, White and Drunk All Over was recently chosen the Best Wine Literature Book in the English language at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The competition receives more than 6,000 books from 60 countries each year. The awards were created at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany ten years ago to reward those who "cook and drink with words." The book also won the Culinary Literary Book Award in the Cordon d’Or international culinary arts competition and was nominated for the Evelyn Richardson Prize for Non-Fiction at the Atlantic Book Awards. At the World Food Media Awards in Australia, Natalie was named the World's Best Drink Writer. The competition received more than 1,000 entries. An international and independent panel of 47 food and wine experts selected her from a short-list of 14 nominees from the U.S., Canada, U.K., New Zealand and Australia. Natalie has also won four James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards for her writing about drinks, including the MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award, in memory of one of America's greatest food writers. This award was given out at the end of the ceremony for work of literary merit. She was also nominated for this award in 2005. Natalie has also won an unprecedented six Bert Greene Awards for excellence in food journalism, presented by the International Association of Culinary Professionals, five awards from the American Association of Food Journalists, four from the North American Travel Writers Association and three honorable mentions at the National Magazine Awards.
Peter Mondavi, Jr - Proprietor Charles Krug Winery
“I was born and raised around grapes and wine. It has always been part of me,” says Peter Mondavi, Jr., 50, the youngest son of family patriarch Peter Mondavi, Sr., and grandson of Cesare and Rosa Mondavi, the Napa Valley pioneers who purchased the historic Charles Krug winery in 1943. Peter Mondavi, Jr.’s education began as a boy growing up on the Charles Krug estate in St. Helena, CA, where he and older brother Marc sanded fermenting tanks, unpacked glasses, worked in the winery’s laboratory, and drove tractors through the vineyard.
Peter inherited his love of food from his grandmother Rosa, who taught him the fine points of food and wine pairing. While Charles Krug wines reflect their origins in the most prestigious Napa Valley appellations, they resemble his grandmother’s beloved Italian wine in one way: they are well balanced and structured to accompany food. Demonstrating a commitment to the land that only a family-owned and operated business can make, the third generation of Mondavis has invested $21.6 million in replanting the 850-acre estate, renewing the winery’s focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and other red Bordeaux varietals and converting to sustainable farming methods. Another $8.5 million has been invested in the historic renovation of the original 1800’s stone structures. Peter’s leadership and environmental stewardship was recognized in Vanity Fair's 2007 “Green Issue,” and he was invited to pour Charles Krug wines at the premiere of Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental documentary film, "The 11th Hour," in August, 2007. As international wine conglomerates take root elsewhere in the Valley, the Mondavis are resolute in their intention to remain independent and family owned. “Between Dad, Marc and me, we have been making wine from grapes grown on these vineyards for over 60 years. There’s a love and dedication there that I believe you can taste in the wine,” Peter says. Peter Mondavi, Jr., may have started his education at the winery, but he completed it at Stanford, where he earned a BS in mechanical engineering, an MS in engineering management and an MBA. He is a prolific fundraiser for various charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, among others. Peter was named the 2008 California Wine Ambassador by the Portland Classic Wines Auction, chosen from the most respected wineries producing premium wines representative of their regions. In addition to his winery activities he sits on the boards of the Stanford Business School Alumni Association, Yountville Appellation Association and the Bottlenotes Advisory Board. Peter is a former board member of both the Napa Valley Vintners Association and Family Winemakers of California. He is also an active member of numerous wine-related organizations, including the Wine and Food Society of San Francisco. He lives in Napa Valley with his wife Katie Williams-Mondavi and their two children.
Debra Holtzman -Safety Expert
Debra Holtzman is a world renowned safety and health expert and an award-winning author. She is a specialist on the subjects of injury prevention, green living, toxic chemicals, lifestyle, travel, food safety and more. She has been helping families for nearly two decades. She has a law degree, an M.A. in occupational health and safety, and a B.A. in communications. Her newest book, "The Safe Baby: A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Home Safety and Healthy Living "
offers parents easy to implement solutions and cost savings tips to keep children and pets safe and healthy.
· Personal fireworks: The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to leave them to trained professionals and adults.
· Foods: Make sure to cook burgers to an internal temperature of at least 160 F and don't leave perishable food at room temperature over two hours (or within an hour if 90°+).
· Alcohol: Even small amounts of alcohol can be dangerous to children, so keep drinks out of their reach.
Chef Maureen Petrosky - Guest Judge on Food Network’s Iron Chef America
It’s no surprise that celebrating 4th of July with a bang is a great American tradition. Not only do we recognize the importance of this day with patriotic celebrations, but with lots of good ol' fashioned all-American eats! National Chef and Entertaining Expert Maureen Petrosky has easy and helpful tips for everything from cool cocktails and tasty foods and recipes to delightful desserts and dazzling decoration ideas that is sure to make every party go off with a bang!
Chef Stefan Richter - Bravo's “Top Chef”
Stefan was born in Finland but spent the majority of his childhood in Germany, where he began culinary training in his early teens. He worked his way through various European kitchens, learning new techniques and collecting awards along the way. In 1998, he joined master chefs Grant McPherson, Sotta Kuhn, Jacques Torres, Jean Philip Maury and Marc Poidevin as part of the creative team for the opening of the Bellagio Hotel, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. As Executive Sous-Chef, he created, developed and executed menus for the $25 million-dollar banquet kitchen. Since then, he has held a number of Executive Chef positions and most recently worked with Celestino Drago at Enoteca Drago before opening his own business, Stefan's Catering in Santa Monica. Although he currently resides in Los Angeles, he spends his summer months hunting and fishing in his native Finland.
Natalie MacLean "Nat Decants"
The new Drinks Matcher from Nat Decants is available now for your smartphone. It's like having a personal sommelier and a bartender at your side. Natalie MacLean, creator of Nat Decants, the wine web site at www.nataliemaclean.com, has teamed up with the software developer bitHeads to create an application that works on your iPhone, iPod Touch, BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve. To fund her late-night vinous habits, Natalie MacLean holds down day jobs as a wine writer, speaker and judge. An accredited sommelier, she is a member of the National Capital Sommelier Guild, the Wine Writers Circle and several French wine societies with complicated and impressive names. Funny, brainy and unapologetically tipsy, her goal in life is to intimidate those crusty wine stewards at fine restaurants with her staggering knowledge. Natalie's book Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass chronicles her last three years sipping, spitting and slogging her way through the international wine world to visit some its most evocative places and to meet some of its most charismatic, obsessive and innovative characters. The book has been described as A Year in Provence meets Kitchen Confidential then goes Sideways.Red, White and Drunk All Over was recently chosen the Best Wine Literature Book in the English language at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The competition receives more than 6,000 books from 60 countries each year. The awards were created at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany ten years ago to reward those who "cook and drink with words." The book also won the Culinary Literary Book Award in the Cordon d’Or international culinary arts competition and was nominated for the Evelyn Richardson Prize for Non-Fiction at the Atlantic Book Awards. At the World Food Media Awards in Australia, Natalie was named the World's Best Drink Writer. The competition received more than 1,000 entries. An international and independent panel of 47 food and wine experts selected her from a short-list of 14 nominees from the U.S., Canada, U.K., New Zealand and Australia. Natalie has also won four James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards for her writing about drinks, including the MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award, in memory of one of America's greatest food writers. This award was given out at the end of the ceremony for work of literary merit. She was also nominated for this award in 2005. Natalie has also won an unprecedented six Bert Greene Awards for excellence in food journalism, presented by the International Association of Culinary Professionals, five awards from the American Association of Food Journalists, four from the North American Travel Writers Association and three honorable mentions at the National Magazine Awards.
Peter Mondavi, Jr - Proprietor Charles Krug Winery
“I was born and raised around grapes and wine. It has always been part of me,” says Peter Mondavi, Jr., 50, the youngest son of family patriarch Peter Mondavi, Sr., and grandson of Cesare and Rosa Mondavi, the Napa Valley pioneers who purchased the historic Charles Krug winery in 1943. Peter Mondavi, Jr.’s education began as a boy growing up on the Charles Krug estate in St. Helena, CA, where he and older brother Marc sanded fermenting tanks, unpacked glasses, worked in the winery’s laboratory, and drove tractors through the vineyard.
Peter inherited his love of food from his grandmother Rosa, who taught him the fine points of food and wine pairing. While Charles Krug wines reflect their origins in the most prestigious Napa Valley appellations, they resemble his grandmother’s beloved Italian wine in one way: they are well balanced and structured to accompany food. Demonstrating a commitment to the land that only a family-owned and operated business can make, the third generation of Mondavis has invested $21.6 million in replanting the 850-acre estate, renewing the winery’s focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and other red Bordeaux varietals and converting to sustainable farming methods. Another $8.5 million has been invested in the historic renovation of the original 1800’s stone structures. Peter’s leadership and environmental stewardship was recognized in Vanity Fair's 2007 “Green Issue,” and he was invited to pour Charles Krug wines at the premiere of Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental documentary film, "The 11th Hour," in August, 2007. As international wine conglomerates take root elsewhere in the Valley, the Mondavis are resolute in their intention to remain independent and family owned. “Between Dad, Marc and me, we have been making wine from grapes grown on these vineyards for over 60 years. There’s a love and dedication there that I believe you can taste in the wine,” Peter says. Peter Mondavi, Jr., may have started his education at the winery, but he completed it at Stanford, where he earned a BS in mechanical engineering, an MS in engineering management and an MBA. He is a prolific fundraiser for various charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, among others. Peter was named the 2008 California Wine Ambassador by the Portland Classic Wines Auction, chosen from the most respected wineries producing premium wines representative of their regions. In addition to his winery activities he sits on the boards of the Stanford Business School Alumni Association, Yountville Appellation Association and the Bottlenotes Advisory Board. Peter is a former board member of both the Napa Valley Vintners Association and Family Winemakers of California. He is also an active member of numerous wine-related organizations, including the Wine and Food Society of San Francisco. He lives in Napa Valley with his wife Katie Williams-Mondavi and their two children.
Debra Holtzman -Safety Expert
Debra Holtzman is a world renowned safety and health expert and an award-winning author. She is a specialist on the subjects of injury prevention, green living, toxic chemicals, lifestyle, travel, food safety and more. She has been helping families for nearly two decades. She has a law degree, an M.A. in occupational health and safety, and a B.A. in communications. Her newest book, "The Safe Baby: A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Home Safety and Healthy Living "
offers parents easy to implement solutions and cost savings tips to keep children and pets safe and healthy.
· Personal fireworks: The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to leave them to trained professionals and adults.
· Foods: Make sure to cook burgers to an internal temperature of at least 160 F and don't leave perishable food at room temperature over two hours (or within an hour if 90°+).
· Alcohol: Even small amounts of alcohol can be dangerous to children, so keep drinks out of their reach.
Chef Maureen Petrosky - Guest Judge on Food Network’s Iron Chef America
It’s no surprise that celebrating 4th of July with a bang is a great American tradition. Not only do we recognize the importance of this day with patriotic celebrations, but with lots of good ol' fashioned all-American eats! National Chef and Entertaining Expert Maureen Petrosky has easy and helpful tips for everything from cool cocktails and tasty foods and recipes to delightful desserts and dazzling decoration ideas that is sure to make every party go off with a bang!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Mon Jun 29, 2009
On Today's Show: http://www.crntalk.com
Joel Fisher - "Wine Guru" - lists Wine Events Nationwide
The wine columnist for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California. He was a Contributing Editor of Patterson's Beverage Journal. From 1999 to 2006 he was a wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California-Los Angeles and is a founding partner of the educational Wine Vine and Dine, which conducts programs throughout CA
Natalie MacLean "Nat Decants"
The new Drinks Matcher from Nat Decants is available now for your smartphone. It's like having a personal sommelier and a bartender at your side. Natalie MacLean, creator of Nat Decants, the wine web site at www.nataliemaclean.com, has teamed up with the software developer bitHeads to create an application that works on your iPhone, iPod Touch, BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve. To fund her late-night vinous habits, Natalie MacLean holds down day jobs as a wine writer, speaker and judge. An accredited sommelier, she is a member of the National Capital Sommelier Guild, the Wine Writers Circle and several French wine societies with complicated and impressive names. Funny, brainy and unapologetically tipsy, her goal in life is to intimidate those crusty wine stewards at fine restaurants with her staggering knowledge. Natalie's book Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass chronicles her last three years sipping, spitting and slogging her way through the international wine world to visit some its most evocative places and to meet some of its most charismatic, obsessive and innovative characters. The book has been described as A Year in Provence meets Kitchen Confidential then goes Sideways.Red, White and Drunk All Over was recently chosen the Best Wine Literature Book in the English language at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The competition receives more than 6,000 books from 60 countries each year. The awards were created at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany ten years ago to reward those who "cook and drink with words." The book also won the Culinary Literary Book Award in the Cordon d’Or international culinary arts competition and was nominated for the Evelyn Richardson Prize for Non-Fiction at the Atlantic Book Awards. At the World Food Media Awards in Australia, Natalie was named the World's Best Drink Writer. The competition received more than 1,000 entries. An international and independent panel of 47 food and wine experts selected her from a short-list of 14 nominees from the U.S., Canada, U.K., New Zealand and Australia. Natalie has also won four James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards for her writing about drinks, including the MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award, in memory of one of America's greatest food writers. This award was given out at the end of the ceremony for work of literary merit. She was also nominated for this award in 2005. Natalie has also won an unprecedented six Bert Greene Awards for excellence in food journalism, presented by the International Association of Culinary Professionals, five awards from the American Association of Food Journalists, four from the North American Travel Writers Association and three honorable mentions at the National Magazine Awards.
Bob Harper Celebrity Trainer "The Biggest Loser"
· Results of the Study How a Person's Health Choices Influence the People
· Bob's Tips for Living Healthier Lives
· How to Calculate Your Health Footprint & What It Means
· "The Biggest Loser"
Lisa Ann Walter -"Dance Your Ass Off " (Oxygen) Premieres Monday, June 29 at 10pm ET/PT
Lisa Ann Walter is executive producer and a judge of Oxygen’s new dance/weight loss competition series “Dance Your Ass Off.” Walter is best known for her performances as Chessy in “The Parent Trap” and Bobbie (“Quit looking at my ass!”) in “Shall We Dance” opposite Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez. She also worked with Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston in “Bruce Almighty” as well as Steven Spielberg in “War of the Worlds.” Walter’s roles have garnered her four Independent Film Festival Best Actress awards for playing the title character in “The Trouble With Dee Dee” co-starring Kurtwood Smith.
Twelve finalists, nearly 3,000 lbs, one goal -- to go from an eating machine to a dancing machine in Oxygen's new dance/weight loss competition series Dance Your Ass Off, hosted by TONY Award®-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur. Bringing dance and diet together, Dance Your Ass Off features talented, full-figured contestants who will have to lose to win. Each contestant is paired with a professional dance partner who will train him or her for weekly stage performances -- ranging from Hip Hop, to Ballroom and even Pole Dancing! Then they shake and rattle their rolls in front of a live studio audience and a panel of expert judges. The judges score the routines, and then the contestants weigh in to reveal their weekly weight loss. The dance score and the weight loss are combined for an overall score, which determines who is sent home each week
Joel Fisher - "Wine Guru" - lists Wine Events Nationwide
The wine columnist for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California. He was a Contributing Editor of Patterson's Beverage Journal. From 1999 to 2006 he was a wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California-Los Angeles and is a founding partner of the educational Wine Vine and Dine, which conducts programs throughout CA
Natalie MacLean "Nat Decants"
The new Drinks Matcher from Nat Decants is available now for your smartphone. It's like having a personal sommelier and a bartender at your side. Natalie MacLean, creator of Nat Decants, the wine web site at www.nataliemaclean.com, has teamed up with the software developer bitHeads to create an application that works on your iPhone, iPod Touch, BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve. To fund her late-night vinous habits, Natalie MacLean holds down day jobs as a wine writer, speaker and judge. An accredited sommelier, she is a member of the National Capital Sommelier Guild, the Wine Writers Circle and several French wine societies with complicated and impressive names. Funny, brainy and unapologetically tipsy, her goal in life is to intimidate those crusty wine stewards at fine restaurants with her staggering knowledge. Natalie's book Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass chronicles her last three years sipping, spitting and slogging her way through the international wine world to visit some its most evocative places and to meet some of its most charismatic, obsessive and innovative characters. The book has been described as A Year in Provence meets Kitchen Confidential then goes Sideways.Red, White and Drunk All Over was recently chosen the Best Wine Literature Book in the English language at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The competition receives more than 6,000 books from 60 countries each year. The awards were created at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany ten years ago to reward those who "cook and drink with words." The book also won the Culinary Literary Book Award in the Cordon d’Or international culinary arts competition and was nominated for the Evelyn Richardson Prize for Non-Fiction at the Atlantic Book Awards. At the World Food Media Awards in Australia, Natalie was named the World's Best Drink Writer. The competition received more than 1,000 entries. An international and independent panel of 47 food and wine experts selected her from a short-list of 14 nominees from the U.S., Canada, U.K., New Zealand and Australia. Natalie has also won four James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards for her writing about drinks, including the MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award, in memory of one of America's greatest food writers. This award was given out at the end of the ceremony for work of literary merit. She was also nominated for this award in 2005. Natalie has also won an unprecedented six Bert Greene Awards for excellence in food journalism, presented by the International Association of Culinary Professionals, five awards from the American Association of Food Journalists, four from the North American Travel Writers Association and three honorable mentions at the National Magazine Awards.
Bob Harper Celebrity Trainer "The Biggest Loser"
· Results of the Study How a Person's Health Choices Influence the People
· Bob's Tips for Living Healthier Lives
· How to Calculate Your Health Footprint & What It Means
· "The Biggest Loser"
Lisa Ann Walter -"Dance Your Ass Off " (Oxygen) Premieres Monday, June 29 at 10pm ET/PT
Lisa Ann Walter is executive producer and a judge of Oxygen’s new dance/weight loss competition series “Dance Your Ass Off.” Walter is best known for her performances as Chessy in “The Parent Trap” and Bobbie (“Quit looking at my ass!”) in “Shall We Dance” opposite Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez. She also worked with Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston in “Bruce Almighty” as well as Steven Spielberg in “War of the Worlds.” Walter’s roles have garnered her four Independent Film Festival Best Actress awards for playing the title character in “The Trouble With Dee Dee” co-starring Kurtwood Smith.
Twelve finalists, nearly 3,000 lbs, one goal -- to go from an eating machine to a dancing machine in Oxygen's new dance/weight loss competition series Dance Your Ass Off, hosted by TONY Award®-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur. Bringing dance and diet together, Dance Your Ass Off features talented, full-figured contestants who will have to lose to win. Each contestant is paired with a professional dance partner who will train him or her for weekly stage performances -- ranging from Hip Hop, to Ballroom and even Pole Dancing! Then they shake and rattle their rolls in front of a live studio audience and a panel of expert judges. The judges score the routines, and then the contestants weigh in to reveal their weekly weight loss. The dance score and the weight loss are combined for an overall score, which determines who is sent home each week
Friday, June 26, 2009
Fri June 26, 2009
On Today's Show: CRNtalk.com
Frank Sheftel - "Candy Maker to the Stars" - "The Candy Factory"
Candy Maker to the Stars, Frank Sheftel, like so many, was shocked to hear the news of the sudden passing of long-time customer, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. “We are truly shocked to learn of his death,” states Sheftel. “We will miss him very much. We have sent our condolences to the Jackson family.”In planning the wedding of the Century, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley had the pick of any candy maker on the planet. Why did they choose The Candy Factory, a local family business in North Hollywood, California?“Candy maker to the Stars”, Frank Sheftel will never tell, but he will remember the experience the rest of his life. He is often called the Willy Wonka of the Candy Business and his list of clientele is a who’s who of the Hollywood Elite.Creativity and confidentiality have been the trademarks of Franks success in the candy business. Designing the Wedding Announcements for Michael and Lisa Marie gave Frank and his Candy Factory the opportunity to shine on the International Stage.The Candy Factory made the chocolate wedding favors for Michael Jackson’s reception in 1994. Sheftel continues, “It was truly an honor to be included in Mr. Jackson’s wedding. In addition to the chocolates we made for the wedding, Michael had us make candies that he delivered to children in the hospital. We are so proud and honored to be part of that.”
Jill Noblett Senior VP Loyalty - Wyndham Hotel Group
responsible for the strategic development and management of the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, customer loyalty initiatives, the Hotel Group’s customer database, all direct-marketing programs, internal and external strategic marketing alliances and promotional initiatives across all brands. She was appointed to her current position in July 2006.
During her tenure, she spearheaded the development and 2004 launch of TripRewards, now Wyndham Rewards, the company’s first system-wide, and multi-brand customer loyalty program. In 2004 Noblett was named one of the top 25 most extraordinary sales and marketing minds in hospitality and travel by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.
Darren Boch -Public Affairs Officer - National Parks Service - "Statue of Liberty"
Liberty Enlightening the World - Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.
Michael Stern "500 Things to Eat Before it's to Late: Very Best Places To Eat Them"
JANE and MICHAEL STERN are the authors of the best-selling Roadfood and the acclaimed memoir Two for the Road. They are contributing editors to Gourmet, where they write the James Beard Award–winning column "Roadfood," and they appear weekly on NPR’s The Splendid Table. Winners of a James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Sterns have also been inducted into the Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America. What are the all-time best dishes America has to offer, the ones you must taste before they vanish, so delicious they deserve to be a Holy Grail for travelers? Where’s the most vibrant Key lime pie in Florida? The most sensational chiles rellenos in New Mexico? The most succulent fried clams on the Eastern Seaboard? The most memorable whoopie pies, gumbos, tacos, cheese steaks, crab feasts? In 500 Things to Eat Before It’s Too Late, "America’s leading authorities on the culinary delights to be found while driving" (Newsweek) return to their favorite subject with a colorful, bursting-at-the-seams life list of America’s must-eats. Illustrated throughout with mouth-watering color photos and road maps, this indispensable guide is organized by region, then by state. Each entry captures the food in luscious detail and gives the lowdown on the café, roadside stand, or street cart where it’s served. When "bests" abound—hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, apple pie, doughnuts—the Sterns rank their offerings. Sidebars feature profiles of idiosyncratic creators, recipes, and local attractions.
Steve Evans - "The Movie Guy
What's happening at the movies this weekend? Steve has all the info on what to see or maybe what to pass up. The hottest films and the biggest bombs from "The Movie Guy".
Frank Sheftel - "Candy Maker to the Stars" - "The Candy Factory"
Candy Maker to the Stars, Frank Sheftel, like so many, was shocked to hear the news of the sudden passing of long-time customer, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. “We are truly shocked to learn of his death,” states Sheftel. “We will miss him very much. We have sent our condolences to the Jackson family.”In planning the wedding of the Century, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley had the pick of any candy maker on the planet. Why did they choose The Candy Factory, a local family business in North Hollywood, California?“Candy maker to the Stars”, Frank Sheftel will never tell, but he will remember the experience the rest of his life. He is often called the Willy Wonka of the Candy Business and his list of clientele is a who’s who of the Hollywood Elite.Creativity and confidentiality have been the trademarks of Franks success in the candy business. Designing the Wedding Announcements for Michael and Lisa Marie gave Frank and his Candy Factory the opportunity to shine on the International Stage.The Candy Factory made the chocolate wedding favors for Michael Jackson’s reception in 1994. Sheftel continues, “It was truly an honor to be included in Mr. Jackson’s wedding. In addition to the chocolates we made for the wedding, Michael had us make candies that he delivered to children in the hospital. We are so proud and honored to be part of that.”
Jill Noblett Senior VP Loyalty - Wyndham Hotel Group
responsible for the strategic development and management of the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, customer loyalty initiatives, the Hotel Group’s customer database, all direct-marketing programs, internal and external strategic marketing alliances and promotional initiatives across all brands. She was appointed to her current position in July 2006.
During her tenure, she spearheaded the development and 2004 launch of TripRewards, now Wyndham Rewards, the company’s first system-wide, and multi-brand customer loyalty program. In 2004 Noblett was named one of the top 25 most extraordinary sales and marketing minds in hospitality and travel by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.
Darren Boch -Public Affairs Officer - National Parks Service - "Statue of Liberty"
Liberty Enlightening the World - Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.
Michael Stern "500 Things to Eat Before it's to Late: Very Best Places To Eat Them"
JANE and MICHAEL STERN are the authors of the best-selling Roadfood and the acclaimed memoir Two for the Road. They are contributing editors to Gourmet, where they write the James Beard Award–winning column "Roadfood," and they appear weekly on NPR’s The Splendid Table. Winners of a James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Sterns have also been inducted into the Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America. What are the all-time best dishes America has to offer, the ones you must taste before they vanish, so delicious they deserve to be a Holy Grail for travelers? Where’s the most vibrant Key lime pie in Florida? The most sensational chiles rellenos in New Mexico? The most succulent fried clams on the Eastern Seaboard? The most memorable whoopie pies, gumbos, tacos, cheese steaks, crab feasts? In 500 Things to Eat Before It’s Too Late, "America’s leading authorities on the culinary delights to be found while driving" (Newsweek) return to their favorite subject with a colorful, bursting-at-the-seams life list of America’s must-eats. Illustrated throughout with mouth-watering color photos and road maps, this indispensable guide is organized by region, then by state. Each entry captures the food in luscious detail and gives the lowdown on the café, roadside stand, or street cart where it’s served. When "bests" abound—hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, apple pie, doughnuts—the Sterns rank their offerings. Sidebars feature profiles of idiosyncratic creators, recipes, and local attractions.
Steve Evans - "The Movie Guy
What's happening at the movies this weekend? Steve has all the info on what to see or maybe what to pass up. The hottest films and the biggest bombs from "The Movie Guy".
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Thu Jun 25, 2009
On Today's Show: CRNtalk.com
Evictee (NBC's "I'm A Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!")
Congratulations to Lou Diamond Phillips, the crowned King of the Jungle! Torrie Wilson & John Salley were the final celebrities to be eliminated. Each celebrity contestant was handpicked for their mental and physical toughness. Capsule bios are below, with full biographies available on NBC Media Village.
Chef Aaron Sanchez - HEAT UP THE SEASON LATINO STYLE
Owner/Executive Chef of Centrico & Paladar – Food Network Personality - The son of celebrated Mexican cooking authority Zarela Martinez, Aarón’s passion, commitment and skills have placed him among the country’s leading contemporary Latin Chefs. Aarón began his career with the Food Network as co-host of Melting Pot, where he introduced a national audience to his technique and creativity with contemporary interpretations of classic Latino cuisine. Today Aarón appears on multiple Food Network shows including; Chopped, Best Thing I Ever Ate, Iron Chef, Next Iron Chef, Throwdown w/ Bobby Flay, Food Detectives and more. Aarón is the owner and executive chef of Paladar and Centrico restaurants, both located in New York City. He also was a co-developer of the eatery Mixx, a part of the Borgata Hotel and Spa in Atlantic City. In February 2001, Aarón teamed up with Eamon Furlong to open Paladar, a pan-Latin inspiration on the Lower East Side. Funky but chic, Paladar incorporates the vibrant energy of the neighborhood with the relaxed intimacy and warmth of a Cuban Paladar. In its first year, Paladar won Time Out New York’s 2001 Award for Best New Lower East Side Restaurant and Best Latin American Restaurant in their 2002 Eating and Drinking Guide. In 2004, Aarón opened up Centrico with renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent of the Myriad Restaurant Group (Nobu, Tribeca Grill, etc.). With the new restaurant, Aarón goes back to his roots to cook the Mexican food of his childhood with a fresh interpretation. In 2005 Aarón was named one of People and People En Espanol’s (the country’s #1 Latin Magazine) 50 Most Beautiful People. The same year he was also nominated as the “Rising Star Chef of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation. In addition to being a world-class chef and Food Network personality, Aarón is also a consultant, spokesperson and author. His first book, La Comida del Barrio, including recipes and photographs by Emmanuel Bastien, was published in May 2003. Aarón makes international appearances conducting cooking demos and speaking, where her shares his knowledge and passion for cooking and Latin cuisine/culture with thousands of admirers throughout the year.
Bridlewood Winery
Our Bridlewood Estate Winery, on a hillside in the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country, is a place apart, completely dedicated to the pleasures of wine - and serious about Syrah. The Mission Style Winery, Tasting Room, and Visitor Center echo the traditions of California's past with long, cool verandas surrounding a stone courtyard graced by the sound of fountains splashing in the sun. In the Tasting Room Bridlewood offers a broad range of carefully crafted wines that demonstrate the creative commitment of our winemaker, David Hopkins, as he follows the flavor of great grapes from vineyard to vineyard throughout the Central Coast. If you are serious about Syrah, or if you simply seek the best of everything in the wine country lifestyle, Bridlewood welcomes you.
Chef Heather Gardea VP F B/Executive Chef Coco's and Carrow's Restaurants
It all began back in 1948, with one little restaurant along Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County, California. Today, there are over 110 Coco's Bakery Restaurants in the Western United States including California, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. We believe we can attribute our success to some very basic but important principles that we've never veered from. First, when you define yourself as being in the "Family Dining Category" as we have, then you'd better make sure you provide families with not just exceptional food, but exceptional value. Second, you have to remember that customers are more than just folks who come in for a meal. They're our special guests, and should be treated as such. And so our team members understand that since our guests make our business what it is, that they should always be made to feel at home. Third, we decided a long time ago to be more than just a restaurant. We are a bakery, too, just like it says in our name: "Coco's Bakery Restaurant." So in addition to creating many signature entrée items, we pride ourselves on delivering the tastiest, most mouth-watering freshly baked pies, cakes, muffins, cookies, biscuits and more. Being a bakery allows us to provide things other restaurants in our category simply can't, and it's become an important trademark of Coco's. From the magic of our holiday pies, right down to our baskets of freshly baked bread, we believe our bakery makes us special. Our current menu embraces today's emerging food trends with creative and diverse offerings as well as traditional favorites, and in the near future we'll be introducing many new innovative selections as well. For breakfast, lunch or at dinnertime, there are always many exceptional choices at Coco's. (Some restaurants even feature an Espresso Bar with a fine selection of Espresso, Cappuccino and Cafe Latte.) For more than 55 years, Coco's has had the privilege of serving guests. We look forward to serving you for the next 55 years and beyond, continuing to grow our reputation as that "Warm and cozy little place with the nice people and those amazing pies
STEPHEN BALDWIN is the youngest of the acting Baldwin brothers and his multi-faceted talents extend to include films, television, books, radio and more. His diverse film credits span more than 60 films and include key roles in everything from “The Usual Suspects” to “Bio-Dome.” Among his television credits include “The Young Riders,” “Fear Factor” and the seventh season of NBC’s hit “The Celebrity Apprentice,” where he placed fifth. He has his own production company that develops projects for both television and film and he also serves as the co-host of a nationally syndicated radio show “Xtreme Radio with Stephen Baldwin and Kevin McCullough.” It is his current role as director, co-producer and founder of the Global Breakthrough Ministry that is bringing out his passion for reaching today’s youth with a positive faith–based message. He will be playing for the charity, Love 146.
PATTI BLAGOJEVICH, the wife of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and daughter of a Chicago alderman, 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. She and her husband have two daughters, ages 12 and 6. She will be playing for Children’s Cancer Center.
LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS is a versatile talent who has had success in feature films, television and theater as an actor, director, writer and producer. He first gained widespread attention starring as Richie Valens in “La Bamba” and solidified his reputation in “Stand and Deliver,” for which he received a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe nomination and a Best Supporting Actor Independent Spirit Award. His vast resume of features includes roles in such films as “Courage Under Fire,” “Supernova,” “Hollywood Homicide,” “Young Guns I and II,” “The Big Hit,” “Brokedown Palace” and “El Cortez.” On stage, Phillips has appeared in numerous productions and earned a Tony nomination for Best Actor for his performance as the King of Siam in the Broadway production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The King and I.” He can next be seen on the Sci-Fi series “Stargate: Universe” and continues to appear on “Numb3ers.” He will be playing for the charity, Art Has Heart.
JANICE DICKINSON is a successful model who has graced the covers of every major fashion magazine from Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Cosmopolitan to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Playboy. She has also walked the runways in Milan, Paris, and New York, wearing the clothes of Versace, Armani, Calvin Klein and many others. Through “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency,” the Oxygen Network's most-watched docudrama, she has also fulfilled a lifelong dream to open her own agency representing ethnically diverse, cutting-edge talent while demonstrating her ability to balance life as a businesswoman, mentor, and mother. She will be playing for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.
FRANCES CALLIER and ANGELA V. SHELTON are better known as the comedy duo Frangela. Real-life best friends, they each have an array of television and film credits. Together they have appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” where they were dubbed as “America’s funniest people,” and were featured in the hit film “He’s Just Not That Into You.” Callier has appeared in “My Name Is Earl,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and is also a fan favorite as Hanna Montana’s bodyguard Roxie, on Disney’s “Hannah Montana.” Shelton has hosted the regional Emmy Award-winning PBS series, “The Cheap Show” and has television credits that include “Grounded for Life,” “Significant Others” and “Mr. Show.” They are regular pop cultural pundits on NBC’s “Today” show and “Dateline NBC,” “The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet,” “Showbiz Today” and on “Headline News,” “Red Eye,” “The Big Story” and “The Big Debate.” They are also regular contributors to NPR’s “Day to Day” and “Off Ramp.” Together, the duo host their own Los Angeles radio show, “The Week According to Frangela” and fill in for the nationally syndicated radio talk show “Stephanie Miller.” They have co-authored a book called “Frangela’s Friendship Handbook.“ Callier will be playing for Feeding America while Shelton’s charity is Covenant House of California.
SANJAYA 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,” was released the same day as his book. He will be playing for the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
HEIDI PRATT (formerly Montag) is on her fifth season of MTV’s popular reality show “The Hills.” In addition to her career in television, Pratt is a musician, fashion designer, aspiring actress and president of her own music label, Heidi Montag Records. Last year, she debuted her fashion line, Heidiwood, and plans to release another line later this year. She recently married her manager and “The Hills” co-star, Spencer Pratt, who will be joining her in the jungle. She will be playing for the charity, Feed the Children.
SPENCER PRATT is best known to audiences for his performance on the popular reality series “The Hills.” Recently married to his co-star Heidi Mongtag, who also will be participating in the show, he has used his celebrity and talents to further develop his career as an entrepreneur. In addition to his executive role on “The Princes of Malibu,” Pratt is an accomplished music producer and president of Innovator Management, a management company with clients that include his wife and MMA superstar Kevin Casey. He will be playing for the American Red Cross.
JOHN SALLEY is a 15-year NBA veteran and was the first NBA player to win four championships with three different teams that included the Detroit Pistons, the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been featured in numerous feature films and television shows, including a seven-year stint as host of the Emmy Award-nominated “The Best Damn Sports Show Period.” He has had his own radio morning show, “The John Salley Block Party” which aired in Los Angeles and he also runs his own production company, Black Folk Entertainment, that has numerous television and film projects currently on the slate. Along with his brother Jerry, they head the Salley Foundation, which is involved with several important causes including raising awareness to the AIDS pandemic by working in conjunction with VH1 and the Global Fund, Operation Smile and PETA. He will be playing for Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
TORRIE WILSON started her career as a fitness competitor, model and actress before she was scouted and hired by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Wilson made her WWE debut in June 2001 and over a career in the ring that spanned nine years, became one of the most popular “Divas” -- competing in numerous WWE Raw and SmackDown matches. She has graced the cover of Playboy twice and was included in FHM ‘s “100 Sexiest Women in the World” list. Wilson has branched outside the ring with her official clothing line “Officially Jaded” and retail store “Jaded,” which she started along with former WWE wrestler Nick Mitchell. She will be playing for the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust.
Evictee (NBC's "I'm A Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!")
Congratulations to Lou Diamond Phillips, the crowned King of the Jungle! Torrie Wilson & John Salley were the final celebrities to be eliminated. Each celebrity contestant was handpicked for their mental and physical toughness. Capsule bios are below, with full biographies available on NBC Media Village.
Chef Aaron Sanchez - HEAT UP THE SEASON LATINO STYLE
Owner/Executive Chef of Centrico & Paladar – Food Network Personality - The son of celebrated Mexican cooking authority Zarela Martinez, Aarón’s passion, commitment and skills have placed him among the country’s leading contemporary Latin Chefs. Aarón began his career with the Food Network as co-host of Melting Pot, where he introduced a national audience to his technique and creativity with contemporary interpretations of classic Latino cuisine. Today Aarón appears on multiple Food Network shows including; Chopped, Best Thing I Ever Ate, Iron Chef, Next Iron Chef, Throwdown w/ Bobby Flay, Food Detectives and more. Aarón is the owner and executive chef of Paladar and Centrico restaurants, both located in New York City. He also was a co-developer of the eatery Mixx, a part of the Borgata Hotel and Spa in Atlantic City. In February 2001, Aarón teamed up with Eamon Furlong to open Paladar, a pan-Latin inspiration on the Lower East Side. Funky but chic, Paladar incorporates the vibrant energy of the neighborhood with the relaxed intimacy and warmth of a Cuban Paladar. In its first year, Paladar won Time Out New York’s 2001 Award for Best New Lower East Side Restaurant and Best Latin American Restaurant in their 2002 Eating and Drinking Guide. In 2004, Aarón opened up Centrico with renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent of the Myriad Restaurant Group (Nobu, Tribeca Grill, etc.). With the new restaurant, Aarón goes back to his roots to cook the Mexican food of his childhood with a fresh interpretation. In 2005 Aarón was named one of People and People En Espanol’s (the country’s #1 Latin Magazine) 50 Most Beautiful People. The same year he was also nominated as the “Rising Star Chef of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation. In addition to being a world-class chef and Food Network personality, Aarón is also a consultant, spokesperson and author. His first book, La Comida del Barrio, including recipes and photographs by Emmanuel Bastien, was published in May 2003. Aarón makes international appearances conducting cooking demos and speaking, where her shares his knowledge and passion for cooking and Latin cuisine/culture with thousands of admirers throughout the year.
Bridlewood Winery
Our Bridlewood Estate Winery, on a hillside in the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country, is a place apart, completely dedicated to the pleasures of wine - and serious about Syrah. The Mission Style Winery, Tasting Room, and Visitor Center echo the traditions of California's past with long, cool verandas surrounding a stone courtyard graced by the sound of fountains splashing in the sun. In the Tasting Room Bridlewood offers a broad range of carefully crafted wines that demonstrate the creative commitment of our winemaker, David Hopkins, as he follows the flavor of great grapes from vineyard to vineyard throughout the Central Coast. If you are serious about Syrah, or if you simply seek the best of everything in the wine country lifestyle, Bridlewood welcomes you.
Chef Heather Gardea VP F B/Executive Chef Coco's and Carrow's Restaurants
It all began back in 1948, with one little restaurant along Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County, California. Today, there are over 110 Coco's Bakery Restaurants in the Western United States including California, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. We believe we can attribute our success to some very basic but important principles that we've never veered from. First, when you define yourself as being in the "Family Dining Category" as we have, then you'd better make sure you provide families with not just exceptional food, but exceptional value. Second, you have to remember that customers are more than just folks who come in for a meal. They're our special guests, and should be treated as such. And so our team members understand that since our guests make our business what it is, that they should always be made to feel at home. Third, we decided a long time ago to be more than just a restaurant. We are a bakery, too, just like it says in our name: "Coco's Bakery Restaurant." So in addition to creating many signature entrée items, we pride ourselves on delivering the tastiest, most mouth-watering freshly baked pies, cakes, muffins, cookies, biscuits and more. Being a bakery allows us to provide things other restaurants in our category simply can't, and it's become an important trademark of Coco's. From the magic of our holiday pies, right down to our baskets of freshly baked bread, we believe our bakery makes us special. Our current menu embraces today's emerging food trends with creative and diverse offerings as well as traditional favorites, and in the near future we'll be introducing many new innovative selections as well. For breakfast, lunch or at dinnertime, there are always many exceptional choices at Coco's. (Some restaurants even feature an Espresso Bar with a fine selection of Espresso, Cappuccino and Cafe Latte.) For more than 55 years, Coco's has had the privilege of serving guests. We look forward to serving you for the next 55 years and beyond, continuing to grow our reputation as that "Warm and cozy little place with the nice people and those amazing pies
STEPHEN BALDWIN is the youngest of the acting Baldwin brothers and his multi-faceted talents extend to include films, television, books, radio and more. His diverse film credits span more than 60 films and include key roles in everything from “The Usual Suspects” to “Bio-Dome.” Among his television credits include “The Young Riders,” “Fear Factor” and the seventh season of NBC’s hit “The Celebrity Apprentice,” where he placed fifth. He has his own production company that develops projects for both television and film and he also serves as the co-host of a nationally syndicated radio show “Xtreme Radio with Stephen Baldwin and Kevin McCullough.” It is his current role as director, co-producer and founder of the Global Breakthrough Ministry that is bringing out his passion for reaching today’s youth with a positive faith–based message. He will be playing for the charity, Love 146.
PATTI BLAGOJEVICH, the wife of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and daughter of a Chicago alderman, 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. She and her husband have two daughters, ages 12 and 6. She will be playing for Children’s Cancer Center.
LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS is a versatile talent who has had success in feature films, television and theater as an actor, director, writer and producer. He first gained widespread attention starring as Richie Valens in “La Bamba” and solidified his reputation in “Stand and Deliver,” for which he received a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe nomination and a Best Supporting Actor Independent Spirit Award. His vast resume of features includes roles in such films as “Courage Under Fire,” “Supernova,” “Hollywood Homicide,” “Young Guns I and II,” “The Big Hit,” “Brokedown Palace” and “El Cortez.” On stage, Phillips has appeared in numerous productions and earned a Tony nomination for Best Actor for his performance as the King of Siam in the Broadway production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The King and I.” He can next be seen on the Sci-Fi series “Stargate: Universe” and continues to appear on “Numb3ers.” He will be playing for the charity, Art Has Heart.
JANICE DICKINSON is a successful model who has graced the covers of every major fashion magazine from Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Cosmopolitan to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Playboy. She has also walked the runways in Milan, Paris, and New York, wearing the clothes of Versace, Armani, Calvin Klein and many others. Through “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency,” the Oxygen Network's most-watched docudrama, she has also fulfilled a lifelong dream to open her own agency representing ethnically diverse, cutting-edge talent while demonstrating her ability to balance life as a businesswoman, mentor, and mother. She will be playing for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.
FRANCES CALLIER and ANGELA V. SHELTON are better known as the comedy duo Frangela. Real-life best friends, they each have an array of television and film credits. Together they have appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” where they were dubbed as “America’s funniest people,” and were featured in the hit film “He’s Just Not That Into You.” Callier has appeared in “My Name Is Earl,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and is also a fan favorite as Hanna Montana’s bodyguard Roxie, on Disney’s “Hannah Montana.” Shelton has hosted the regional Emmy Award-winning PBS series, “The Cheap Show” and has television credits that include “Grounded for Life,” “Significant Others” and “Mr. Show.” They are regular pop cultural pundits on NBC’s “Today” show and “Dateline NBC,” “The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet,” “Showbiz Today” and on “Headline News,” “Red Eye,” “The Big Story” and “The Big Debate.” They are also regular contributors to NPR’s “Day to Day” and “Off Ramp.” Together, the duo host their own Los Angeles radio show, “The Week According to Frangela” and fill in for the nationally syndicated radio talk show “Stephanie Miller.” They have co-authored a book called “Frangela’s Friendship Handbook.“ Callier will be playing for Feeding America while Shelton’s charity is Covenant House of California.
SANJAYA 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,” was released the same day as his book. He will be playing for the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
HEIDI PRATT (formerly Montag) is on her fifth season of MTV’s popular reality show “The Hills.” In addition to her career in television, Pratt is a musician, fashion designer, aspiring actress and president of her own music label, Heidi Montag Records. Last year, she debuted her fashion line, Heidiwood, and plans to release another line later this year. She recently married her manager and “The Hills” co-star, Spencer Pratt, who will be joining her in the jungle. She will be playing for the charity, Feed the Children.
SPENCER PRATT is best known to audiences for his performance on the popular reality series “The Hills.” Recently married to his co-star Heidi Mongtag, who also will be participating in the show, he has used his celebrity and talents to further develop his career as an entrepreneur. In addition to his executive role on “The Princes of Malibu,” Pratt is an accomplished music producer and president of Innovator Management, a management company with clients that include his wife and MMA superstar Kevin Casey. He will be playing for the American Red Cross.
JOHN SALLEY is a 15-year NBA veteran and was the first NBA player to win four championships with three different teams that included the Detroit Pistons, the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been featured in numerous feature films and television shows, including a seven-year stint as host of the Emmy Award-nominated “The Best Damn Sports Show Period.” He has had his own radio morning show, “The John Salley Block Party” which aired in Los Angeles and he also runs his own production company, Black Folk Entertainment, that has numerous television and film projects currently on the slate. Along with his brother Jerry, they head the Salley Foundation, which is involved with several important causes including raising awareness to the AIDS pandemic by working in conjunction with VH1 and the Global Fund, Operation Smile and PETA. He will be playing for Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
TORRIE WILSON started her career as a fitness competitor, model and actress before she was scouted and hired by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Wilson made her WWE debut in June 2001 and over a career in the ring that spanned nine years, became one of the most popular “Divas” -- competing in numerous WWE Raw and SmackDown matches. She has graced the cover of Playboy twice and was included in FHM ‘s “100 Sexiest Women in the World” list. Wilson has branched outside the ring with her official clothing line “Officially Jaded” and retail store “Jaded,” which she started along with former WWE wrestler Nick Mitchell. She will be playing for the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Wed Jun 24, 2009
On Today's Show: CRNtalk.com
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.
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.
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