Food & Wine Fest in Atlantic City July 30 - Aug 2

Tickets on Sale Today for the
2009 Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival
Thursday, July 30 - Friday, August 2, 2009.
Cost: $30 to $2000

A variety of events ranging from gourmet pizza and wine tastings to small group chef demonstrations benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Guy Fieri joins other notable food stars in Atlantic City this year: Emeril Lagasse, Ingrid Hoffmann, Duff Goldman, Tom Collichio and Ted Allen.

Guy's Events:

On Saturday August 1st from 6 - 8 pm, "Feast of Fieri” is an intimate dinner with you and 24 other guests, where Guy Fieri will demonstrate how to prepare a family style dinner at Cesars Atlantic City, ticket price - $1,000.

After dinner, Guy will co-host the "Malibu Rum Beach Soiree" with Ingrid Hoffmann, Ted Allen, Duff Goldman and Emeril Lagasse from 9 pm - 1 am at Bally’s Atlantic City, Bikini Beach Bar, ticket price - $50.

On Sunday August 2nd, Guy hosts the "Phillips Seafood Boardwalk Clambake" from noon - 4 pm at Bally's Atlantic City, Dennis Courtyard, ticket price - $100.

And to wind up the weekend, Guy will do a cooking deomonstration called "Ready, Set, FIRE!" with question and answer session from 4 - 6 pm at Caesars Atlantic City in the Circus Maximus Theater, ticket price - $50.

According to a PR-USA press release,

"The TD Bank Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival will offer a limited number of $2,000 "Pink Ribbon" packages to those who want to experience the inaugural event like a VIP. Included in this package is a luxurious room throughout the festival along with an all-access pass to over 15 events featuring all of the celebrity chefs, commemorative gifts, VIP early access to the Pool tasting events, and free entry into the 2009 Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure. As the main benefactor of the festival, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Central and South Jersey Affiliate will receive $1,000 for each of the "Pink Ribbon" packages sold."

For more information, visit www.acfoodandwine.com.

Guy Fieri to attend the Kentucky Derby

For information about Guy's Fieri's 2010 visit to the Kentucky Derby, click here.

(Posted Friday, April 24, 2009) Louisville, Kentucky's Courier-Journal says, "TV chef Guy Fieri is excited about his first Derby."

In her interview with the Press Democrat, Lori sounded excited about it too. The "Run for the Roses" is held at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday of May.

"But what he really wanted to do as a kid, says Fieri — who is not a small man — was ... wait for it ... become a jockey. Yes, the man who goes coast-to-coast downing Chicago dogs and fiery Texas tamales actually dreamed of riding horses. That is why he's especially excited about coming to Louisville next week to host the inaugural Oaks Bourbon Brunch [reported earlier here]. It will be his first Derby."

What will he make for the brunch? Organizers asked him to make a breakfast, so Fieri will make Stuffed French Toast (recipe). "But he's also threatening to do a bourbon-marinated pork chop. 'I'm a big pork fan, and I'm a big bourbon fan,' he said. 'You know what; I've never done the two of them together. It's such a killer chop. So I'm gonna rock that out.'

And what will he wear? "... the guy who likes to rock the '50s bowling shirts has one question about Derby: 'What's the proper attire, bro?'"

I'm sure I don't know. But here's what Heff wore ...


So here's a suggestion for proper attire for Guy ... ?

Pictures from UNLV and trip to Atlanta

Well I see I'm a day too late to show the pictures from Guy Fieri's appearance at UNLV's award ceremony. (Food Network Humor beat me to it) But for what it's worth, here is Robin Leach, George Maloof and Guy Fieri at UNLVino. (source)


Martie Knows Parties posted in her blog that she caught up with Guy and his Posse at the Metropolitan Cooking show in Atlanta.

Fieri and his posse: Michael and Scott from Ergo Chef, Kleetus, Brunch and Guy

Speaking of Kleetus, he posted a blog! Pretty yawnsville stuff, but I'm giving him a chance to get into the blogging scene. Took me a while - I'm still figuring it all out. Kleetus, a big welcome!

The Atlanta News Services reports that Guy and friends dined at the Marietta Fish Market.

"He happily posed for photos with dozens of diners, signed T-shirts and hats for some and even wished a few kids a happy birthday. He also talked his way into the kitchen for a quick tour.

Fieri and his six friends enjoyed a 3-pound steamed lobster, Alaskan king crab legs, shrimp and scallops in a light red sauce, green olives and feta cheese plus the Marietta Fish Market’s Maryland lump crab cakes, oysters Rockefeller, seafood bisque and the seafood paella. Fieri’s fave, however? The eatery’s signature grilled whole red snapper drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice and served on Greek-style roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach."

Gus Tselios and Guy Fieri

Gus Tselios also owns the Marrietta Diner, featured in season 3 of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. So, there you go.

Guy Fieri Launches Website Re-design

It's up and running. The long-awaited GuyFieri.com website re-design has launched. Check it out!

The Inside Dish - ok, the "fraud blogs" kind of hurt, but I can take it.

Shop 4 Stuff - same as before.

News U Can Use - pretty much what I was doing here, but way better, including a list of upcoming Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives taping dates, times and locations. Pretty cool.

Events - has a link to Kleetus' blog, Kleetus, (empty at the time I am posting this) and a link to Guy's Twitter page (which he's still figuring out how to use).

The Krew Email Sign Up - same as before, but with a new look.

Guest Book - same as before, and last updated March 10. Let's hope this gets a re-design too.

Armed Forces Entertainment - is in Latin? Hello?

So there it is! Poke around GuyFieri.com for yourself and see what you think.

Commercial with Guy and Sandra Lee

Food Network Commercial

Pictures from Atlanta's Metro Cooking Show

View from the audience

The ubiquitous squirt bottle

Classic Fieri in action

With mise en place, ready to go

Ok, this one just cracks me up

(source)

Click Here for a WSBTV video interview with Guy Fieri at the Metropolitan Cooking Show in Atlanta.

Searching for the Next Pork Personality

From PRNewswire -- The National Pork Board is "Fieri-ing" things up with the launch of the "Search for the Next Pork Personality" contest.

"America's pork producers are giving pork fans everywhere a chance to showcase their star qualities on the grill and meet the go-to guy when it comes to heating up the grates - celebrity chef and grilling guru Guy Fieri."

Fieri says pork is his secret for grilling success because it can be served up in so many ways. Now, passionate pork fans like him, who enjoy "hogging" the spotlight and have great pork tips to share, are invited to submit a video on TheOtherWhiteMeat.com.

Three finalists will be selected will meet Fieri go tong-to-tong in a live grill-off in New York City. Each will prepare a pork recipe that showcases their tip for Fieri and a panel of judges. The winner will be named the "Next Pork Personality," take home $5,000, a Char-Broil(R) grill and grilling accessories. Video submission is due by August 31, 2009. Official Rules.

"Pork is a cut above the rest because it's so versatile," says Fieri. "No matter what your 'pork-sonality' is - whether you like it low and slow on the barbeque or prefer to toss a tenderloin on the grates - there's something out there for you. I love pork because it pairs with anything -spices, seasonings, flavors or side dishes, which is what makes it the secret to good grillin'."

"Go big or go home - that's the way I cook and that's how you'll have to grill if you want to be the Next Pork Personality," said Fieri. "I want to see an awesome tip, an amazing pork recipe with off-the-hook flavor and a personality that's bigger than mine!"


Try the new "Guy-fecta" of Pork recipes!

Strawberry Pork Chop Fiesta - This appetizer combines fresh summer strawberries, artichokes and chiles with a bacon-wrapped chop for a unique pairing of sweet and savory flavors. It is an ideal crowd-pleaser for backyard barbeques.

Tastebud Poppin' Pork Piccata - With garlic, capers, white wine and Dijon mustard, this twist on a traditional piccata is big on flavor and small on prep. Pork blade steaks are simply marinated, then hit the grill - all taste, no sweat!

Pork En Fuego - According to Guy, the "fire" in this lean pork tenderloin dish is all in the spices. Think cayenne pepper, paprika and cumin meet fresh peppers and red pepper flakes. Caliente!

Back in action for the second year in a row, The Other White Meat(R) Tour is criss-crossing the nation to remind America that pork is the best kept secret on the grill. The pork tour will visit 27 cities from Sacramento to New York City this summer, sampling sizzlin' pork and offering up fun and free family-friendly activities!

A dozen of the stops will include a local contest to find Pork's #1 Fan in that city. Entries will be collected on-site at the tour and winners will walk away with a $500 gift card to a local retailer. In those markets, for everyone who enters the contest, America's pork producers will provide 10 pounds of pork to a local food bank - that's equivalent to 50 meals per entry.

Find out when the tour and contest are coming to your city by visiting TheOtherWhiteMeat.com.

Sighting in Vegas and DDD to shoot in Illinois

According to Norm of the Las Vegas Review Journal, Guy Fieri was seen dining at Simon at Palms Place on Thursday after being honored at the Bubblicious champagne festival at Rain nightclub (Palms) with Palms owner George Maloof and former NFL quarterback Glenn Carano (304 career yds with 21 completions, 3 td's, 1 int).

Also at Bubblicious: Carano's daughter, Gina, known as "Crush" on "American Gladiators."

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The Lake County News-Sun reports that Guy Fieri will visit the upper mid-west for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives at the end of April.

The Shanty, in Wadsworth, IL, is a family-owned restaurant and bar, known for their Whiskey Shrimp, Tequila and Orange Salmon, steaks and other fare, "where the horse set and locals drink, dine and hobnob in rustic and friendly ambiance."
Photo credit: Thomas Delany, Jr./News-Sun

According to Dimitri Kallianis, the principal owner, The Shanty was the only restaurant between Milwaukee and Chicago selected by Food Network for the show. "We want to be loyal to our customers by offering them good, fresh food at reasonable prices served in a unique, rustic, friendly environment," Kallianis said of the secret of The Shanty's success.

He declined to say exactly when Fieri will be at his restaurant; attendance is "by invitation only," he stressed. He said he will issue as many as 700 invitations to his loyal customers, and those interested in attending may call him at The Shanty.

Food Network personnel will be at the Shanty from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 25 to do some filming for the show.

*Update*

Dives Worth a Drive

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode guide

To view a map of all the Triple D restaurants Guy Fieri visited in the Northern Illinois area, click here.

Fieri teams with Izard to support ProStart competition

The National Restaurant Association announced that Guy Fieri and Stephanie Izard (Top Chef Season 4 winner) will address the top ProStart® high school students at the eighth annual National ProStart Invitational from April 24 - 26th, 2009 at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Teams of students who won first place in their respective states' culinary and/or management competitions compete for the national title and scholarships.

On Friday, April 24, Fieri will kick off the competition at orientation. Fieri will address the students and help announce the top five winning teams in each competition.

"I’ve participated in both the California and national ProStart competitions and I’m looking forward to attending the National ProStart Invitational. These kids have some serious talent, and being around them is an awesome experience.”

In the fall of 2009, Izard plans to open her new Chicago-based restaurant, The Drunken Goat. To find out more visit www.StephanieIzard.com.

Izard will network with students at the Business & Career Expo on Sunday, April 26, and address all attendees that evening at the Awards Dinner.

“The Le Cordon Bleu program at Scottsdale Culinary Institute taught me the skills and confidence I needed to reach this level of my career. I hope to encourage the ProStart students to explore all the options before them to find the right fit as they pursue their dreams of success in this exciting industry.”

Want to attend the event as a guest? Click here.

Will the real Guy Fieri please Twitter

So there it is.