Guy Fieri events at Pebble Beach Food & Wine Fest, 2011

The full line-up of events at the 2011 Pebble Beach Food and Wine Fest scheduled for April 28 - May 1 has been announced, with two events featuring Guy Fieri.

An Interactive Lunch With Guy Fieri (a first for Pebble Beach)
On Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA.
Tickets: $200
This one is going to get LOUD! We have taken a straightforward cooking demonstration and created a spectacular show. Pebble Beach Food & Wine is pleased to bring you for the first time ever an Interactive Lunch! Follow Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri as he teaches you how to cook up the perfect lunch paired with some incredible wines. Each table of guests will follow along and prepare each course just like Guy with their very own private chef who helps them keep pace. Pair each course with the hand-selected wine and you will be shocked at how well you can cook. Why let the chefs have all the fun? Come make your own lunch and learn from the funny and talented Guy Fieri. - more info

Guy Fieri - Culinary Rockstar
On Sunday, May 1, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at The Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA.
Tickets: $100
We assume this one is a regular cooking demo ? - more info

Weekend packages are also available from $995 to $4750. Click here for more.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine is the premier epicurean lifestyle event on the West Coast, bringing 6,000 national and international attendees to Del Monte Forest, one of the most picturesque strips of coastline in the world. Hosted primarily at Spanish Bay, the scope of the event encompasses every property in Pebble Beach and uses local and regional staff to create a hedonistic four-day event that matches 250 acclaimed wineries with 75 celebrity chefs, and includes wine and beverage tasting, cooking demonstrations, and some of the most exclusive, unusual dining opportunities available in the world


Learn more at www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com, get updates from Twitter @PBFW, or like them on Facebook.

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Upcoming "Guy Fieri Food Tour," Spring 2011

Announcements have sprung up that Guy Fieri is going on tour, again. This time, a Guy Fieri Road Show 2011 promoting his upcoming cookbook, "Guy Fieri Food." The tour is justly called "Guy Fieri Food Road Show;" tour presented by the National Pork Board.

Guy Fieri Food, the Road Show Tour
*Updated* tour dates and locations include:
May 2011
May 17 - N. Charleston Performing Arts, N. Charleston, SC - tickets
May 18 - Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte NC - Canceled
May 19 - Harrah's Cherokee, Cherokee, NC - tickets
May 21 - Caesars Windsor Colosseum, Ontario, Canada - tickets
May 22 - Palace Theater, Cleveland, OH - tickets
May 23 - Capitol Theatre, Columbus, OH - tickets
May 25 - Midland Center for the Arts, Midland, MI - tickets
May 27 - Orpheum Theater, Sioux City, IA - tickets
May 28 - Horseshoe Casino Venue, Hammond, IN - tickets
May 29 - Touhill Performing Arts, Saint Louis, MO - tickets
May 30 - Midland Theatre, Kansas City, MO - tickets

June 2011
June 1 - Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR - tickets
June 2 - Hard Rock Hotel, Catoosa, OK - tickets
June 3 - Horseshoe Casino, Robinsonville, MS - Canceled
June 4 - Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans, LA - tickets
June 7 - Ikeda, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ - tickets



The show "will mix the best elements of a live cooking show, the fun of a variety revue and the adrenaline rush of a rock concert." (source)

Tickets go on sale starting March 12 - 18, 2011, depending on location. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.com.

See also GuyFieri.com and Pollstar.

The "Guy Fieri Food" cookbook is due for release on May 3, 2011. Click here for more.

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Video: Guy Fieri on "Minute to Win It" games

Guy Fieri answers two simple questions: why should people buy the Minute to Win It games on Nintendo or Wii? And why does American love Minute to Win It?



www.nbcuniversalstore.com

On TV Tonight
8:00 PM / 7c - MILLION DOLLAR BFF'S (repeat)
9:00 PM / 8c - SHOW US THE BLUEPRINT All New - Strangers are paired up with a chance to win it all in the 60-Second Circle.

www.nbc.com/schedule

Be on "Minute to Win It," Open Casting Calls
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
March 5th, 2011
Mountain America Credit Union's Corporate Annex (at Jordan Landing)
7167 S Center Park Drive
West Jordan, UT. 84084
11am-3pm

NASHVILLE, TN
March 12th, 2011
BB Kings Blues Club and Restaurant
152 Second Ave N.
Nashville, TN. 37201
11am-3pm

Orlando, FL
March 12th
Location TBA

www.nbc.com/casting

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Triple D hits Tampa, FL

Guy Fieri and the film crew for the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives are in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida this week, taping new locations for upcoming episodes.


We typically see seven DDD restaurants taped over four days in a metropolitan area; we'll update this post as tips and sightings come in. On the watch list so far:

*taped 2/28*
Tampa Bay Brewing Company - website
1600 E. 8th Avenue
Ybor City - Tampa, Florida 33605
(813) 247-1422
www.tampabaybrewingcompany.com
Facebook
*Premiere 10/3/11 - Homemade & Homebrewed*

*taping 3/1*
Jose's Real Cuban Food - website
8799 Cortez Rd W
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 795-4898
www.josesrealcubanfood.com
Facebook
Read article about the shoot.
*Premiere 9/19/11 - Southern Flavor*

*taping 3/1, thanks for the tip!*
California Tacos To Go - website
1450 Skipper Rd
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 971-8226
www.californiatacostogo.com
Facebook
*Premiere 5/16/11 - From Kraut to Couscous*

*taping 3/2*
Tampa Taco Bus - website
913 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 232-5889
http://tampatacobus.com
Twitter: tacobustampa
Facebook
*Premiere 10/31/11 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner*

*taped 3/2, thanks for the tip!*
Munch's Sundries and Restaurant - website
3920 6th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 896-5972
www.munchburger.com
*Premiere 9/12/11 - Grillin' and Smokin'*

Danny's All American Diner - website
4406 N Falkenburg Road
Tampa, Florida 33610
(813) 740-0606
http://dannysallamericandiner.com
*Premiere 12/5/11 - Coast to Coast Classics*

Love's Artifacts Bar and Grill - website
4918 S MacDill Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 831-3273
http://loves.sparxoo.com

The last time Diners, Drive-ins and Dives filmed in the Tampa Bay area was in 2007. Keegan's Seafood Grille was featured in Seaside Eats, Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish aired on the Viewer's Choice episode, and the Alpine Steakhouse was seen in the Thanksgiving special, Talkin' Turkey.

Click here to view a Diners, Drive-ins and Dives map of the area.

We love tips, stories and snapshots! If you see Guy Fieri or his iconic red Camaro convertible in the Tampa Bay area, just comment below.

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Fan questions, February 2011

Recently I added a new page to this blog, Have a Question? At the end of each month, I'll share what fans are asking and what answers I could find for them.

Rick of Boston wrote, "Hi There, I was wondering if there was a nice detailed scan of the 'Guy Ate Here' logo? I want to put one in my kitchen and think it would look cool."

Our answer: Nice! There isn't an online version of the Guy Ate Here logo, but there are plenty of photographs that you might be able to use in conjunction with some image software, such as Photoshop. Visit this Flickr page for a nice assortment of photographs.

You can also visit Guy's site, www.guyfieri.com, and take a screen shot of the original image from which the cardboard spray paint stencil was made. Hope that was helpful! And let us know how the project turns out. More on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

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Sonya of Hope wrote, "Where can I find shirts like the ones Guy Fieri wears on Minute to Win it? All I can find are T-shirts, I'm looking for the ones with the collars, like the black one he wears with the red inside the collar."

And Jason of Houston wrote, "Where does Guy get those killer shirts he wears on M 2 Win it?"

Our answer: They are great questions! I've sent an email to Guy's stylist at NBC to get some more information. As soon as I hear back, I'll forward the information to you. More on Minute to Win It.

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Maggie of New York wrote, "I have a dear friend who wants to suprise her husband for his 50th birthday with a Guy appearence or possibly a cooking event. He has a late summer birthday. Please tell me how, I can help her make this happen. They are the sweetest people and deserve a great event. Guide me to getting it done!"

And Rose of Evansville wrote, "In the town that I live in Evansville In. , the first full weak of Oct.. We have the second largest Festival in the U.S.A. It is hosted by the West Side Nut Club. 1 week of Food , Fun & Games. Come & Check it out , I believe you will have a great time."

Our answer: I think your best bet is to contact Guy Fieri's company directly. Mail to

Knuckle Sandwich
575 W College Avenue Suite 202
Santa Rosa CA 95401

As I'm sure you can guess, his travel schedule is very full. But who knows! Maybe he'll be in the area at the right time. Best of luck! And let us know how it goes. More on Guy Fieri Appearances.

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Cathy of Shorewood wrote, "Does Guy really dislike eggs or is he allergic?"

Our answer: He really dislikes eggs. At least, he dislikes whole eggs as a component of a dish. He uses eggs as an ingredient in other dishes, so, no allergy. :) More on Guy Fieri Recipes.

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Sherry of White Cloud, MI wrote, "Is there a place for me to send in a really great challange for the show? I learned to do this when I was a kid, and at 67 years old I am still able to do it, not as fast as I use to but I can do it. It is quite hard to do. Thanks."

Our answer: Yes. The preferred method is to send in a video of you (or your friends) explaining and completing the challenge. Visit www.nbc.com/minute-to-win-it/user-uploads to upload your video. More on Minute to Win It.

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Dan of Sacramento wrote, "Is Guy opening a food truck in the Sacramento area?"

Our Answer: No, it isn't Guy's. However, there is a gourmet food truck in Sac called "Mini Burger," founded by Davin Vculek, who used to be Corporate Executive Chef at Johnny Garlic's and Tex Wasabi's.

You can find out more about the Mini Burger food truck on Yelp, visit www.miniburgertruck.com, follow on Twitter @MiniBurgerTruck or add as a friend at www.facebook.com/miniburgertruck.

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Round up of photos, SOBEWFF 2011 (part 2)

Here are a few collected tweets and pictures from the South Beach Wine & Food Fest, held in Miami, FL from Thursday 2/24/11 through Sunday 2/27/11.

ElanaSafronsky tweeted, "Guy Fieri drops in on Rachael Ray and hands out her sliders!" Also see her snapshot of Guy and Rachael together.

twitter.com/ElanaSafronsky
pbpulsedining snapped this pic of Guy, Emeril Lagasse and Sunny Anderson.

twitter.com/pbpulsedining

KhuongPhan snapped this pic of Guy Fieri at Alex Guarneshelli's demo with Andrew Zimmern, too.

twitter.com/KhuongPhan
Miamicom tweeted, "Guy Fieri and Emeril auctioned off a KitchenAid Mixer for $3,200 earlier today at Tasting Tents." http://twitpic.com/443omh



And KitchenAidUSA tweeted, "We raised nearly $40,000 today thanks to auctions of signed stand mixers by @Emeril and Guy Fieri for Cook for the Cure." Find out more about Cook for the Cure.

BitchinKitchen tweeted, "Nadia G. talks to Guy about Kid's Kitchen show. Kids love Guy! Great message!"

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And at Guy's demo, the Sluricane Machine is always a hit.

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ThisGirlCanEat tweeted, "Beachside cocktails by Guy Fieri- he is rockin the closing party right now!!"

twitter.com/ThisGirlCanEat
ElanaSafronsky snapped this pic of Guy Fieri "ruling the roost" at the closing party, with Guy, Aarti, Ming Tsai and ... is that Geoff in the background? :)

yfrog.com

See Round up of photos, SOBEWFF 2011 (part 1)

Round up of photos, SOBEWFF 2011 (part 1)

Here are a few collected tweets and pictures from the South Beach Wine & Food Fest, held in Miami, FL from Thursday 2/24/11 through Sunday 2/27/11.

Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri part of a radio broadcast for the Paul & Young Ron Show.

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Zagat.com buzzed that "The always chatty Guy Fieri tipped us off on his favorite Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives of Miami. 'I like Betty’s Soul Food. There’s a little luncheria on 14th Street that I’ve been going every day. And Sonny’s is a great one.'

Jonoei snapped this pic of Guy and his wife, Lori, on Friday at BubbleQ

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Bitchin' Kitchen posted this entirely-too-close snapshot of Guy Fieri's pendant, a skull in chef's hat, created by Room101Silver. Guy, we're thinking it's time to wax the chassy. :)

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MisMaraFtL tweeted that her "parents were @ bubbleq 2nite. Said u were a rockstar. She wanted a pic so badly that she got throught the bodyguards & got 1!!" And what a great pic it is.

@MissMaraFtL
Delish caught up with Guy Fieri at BubbleQ, where they asked, "So what's your favorite kind of BBQ?"
Guy's reply, "I love brisket. Simple great beef brisket cooked the right way, all that fat reducing you know melting into the meat. And then I love Carolina barbecue with a good vinegar sauce. And I love Northern California, Santa Marina style. I think the area puts me in the mood. We have such different trends and styles of barbecue in the United States. We're blessed."

www.delish.com

See Round up of photos, SOBEWFF 2011 (part 2)

Guy Fieri knife combo sets on sale

Both Foodnetwork.com and Cooking.com have package deals and great savings on the Guy Fieri Knuckle Sandwich line of knives by Ergo Chef, with several combinations of cutlery to suit a kitchen's needs.

The quality of these knives is unquestionably good. Glowing reviews of Guy Fieri's knives have come from many unbiased sources:
"these knives are great" - The Food in My Beard
"very strong and durable" - MomStart
"this knife is fantastic" - Burnin' Love BBQ
"my 'go to' knives in the kitchen" - our friends at eatnlisten
and many more.

The full-on 13-piece Guy Fieri "Big Baller" Cutlery Set includes an 8-in. Big Stick Chef's Knife with Crisscross Crusher, the 5.5-in. Chopper Santoku Knife with Crisscross Crusher, the 5.5-in. Dragon Dagger Utility Knife, a 4-in. Lil' Guy Paring Knife, 8 Steak House Knives and the sleek 17-Slot Battle Station Storage Block.

13-pc. Guy Fieri "Big Baller" Cutlery Set

The suggested price for the 13-piece set is $685, now priced at $369.99, almost a 46% discount. For more, visit Cooking.com or FoodNetworkStore.com.

The Guy Fieri Battle Set includes four essential kitchen knives plus the Battle Station storage block.

5-pc. Guy Fieri Battle Set

The suggested price for the 5-piece set is $465, now priced at $269.99, a 42% discount. For more, visit Cooking.com or FoodNetworkStore.com.

Other smaller sets are also on sale at Cooking.com and FoodNetworkStore.com. The 4-piece Guy Fieri Super Set includes the four essentials: a Chef's, Santuko, utility and paring knife. Also The Chopper Set (Santuko and paring) for $89.95, The Essential Set (Chef and paring) for $99.99, The Chef's Set (Chef and utility) for $114.99 and a 4-piece set of Steak House Knives for $64.95, all with 40% or more savings.


"The Beast," a 6.5-inch Meat Cleaver, will be added to the line this Spring, debuting at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, March 7, 2011.

Guy Fieri DVD's are also on sale, many at half-price. Join Guy Fieri on a road trip to Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with a DVD from his series, from seasons 1 through 4. Click here for more.

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Meet Guy Fieri at C-CAP charity Happy Hour

Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) works with public schools across the country to prepare underserved high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry. C-CAP is a national, nonprofit organization.

On Sunday March 6, 2011, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., The Harold Import Company and Ergo Chef will host a fund-raising "Happy Hour with Guy Fieri" in Chicago, IL. And you're invited.

"Join me as the C-CAP students give you a taste of Chicago in launching their culinary careers" -Chef Guy Fieri

Meet Guy Fieri face to face and enjoy dishes prepared and served by C-CAP students from six Chicago area High Schools. Complimentary wine and beer will be available. The Happy Hour with Guy Fieri immediately follows the International Home + Housewares Show.

John Primer, Grammy nominated blues artist and the 2010 Living Blues Artist of the Year, and DJ Chef Marc Weiss provide music entertainment.

McCormick Place Convention Center
South Building, Room #S105
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616

GENERAL ADMISSION tickets are $100.

VIP PACKAGE $200. Includes one VIP ticket to the event, a Meet & Greet with Guy Fieri in separate VIP meeting room, an autographed apron from Guy Fieri and your picture with Guy Fieri.

Tickets are contributions and fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. All proceeds benefit C-CAP, providing teacher training, scholarships & cooking competitions, job training, internships, college & career advising and product & equipment donations.

Space is limited. Click here for ticket information or to make a donation.

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Elizabeth Howes recalls Next Food Network Star, 2

Elizabeth Howes was one of the finalists in Season 2 of the Next Food Network Star, along with Guy Fieri. Our friend and fellow Fan of Guy Fieri, Brad at eatnlisten.com, has shared Elizabeth's guest blog post with us for a unique, insider's perspective on "The Guy I Knew Before He Took a Big Bite Out of Fame."

The Next Food Network Star, Season 2, was taped in New York City, December 2005, and premiered on March 19, 2006, now almost five years ago.

Elizabeth writes that upon arriving at Chelsea Market for the first time, "another black town car quickly pulled up behind me and the door swung open with force. Out came a platinum blonde, jewelry-clad, larger-than-life personality with his hands up in the air, mouth wide open and a laugh that was probably heard in Jersey. Who is this guy, I remember asking myself."

In the ensuing hours, I met all the other finalists, but was very drawn to the magnetic Guy Fieri. He was surprisingly personable, pure comedy and utterly eccentric – and unlike anyone else I’d ever met. In the same breath, I do have to admit that I was convinced he was not a threat. I had my eye on others as my primary competition, but certainly not “Guido”, as he called himself. He didn’t take things seriously, drank copious amounts of Jack Daniel’s, had an entourage of friends with names like “Dirty P”, “The Spaniard” and “Mustard” and found humor in almost every situation, appropriate or not. On the flip side, he had intense drive and, dare I say it, a very sweet heart. All traits I later learned, when combined, were his greatest asset.

Guy Fieri kept a blog during those days. On Day 4 of the competition, he wrote,

(Day off)
-Up at 11am....
-Out to dinner with Evette, Andy and Beth, to the Rocking Horse. Expensive and small portions, just what I hate but the food was good. Boy is it cold, feel like it might snow tomorrow.

And on Thursday 12/8, he continued,

-Everyone got called and Beth got taken out. Really sucks, at a time I should feel relieved, I feel sad - she is cool, sweet, focused, talented, wish the show could just be about all 8 of us and no cuts. I do NOT like this part, this emotional train wreck is like people slowing down to see a car wreck. Negative.
-Off to dinner. I'm gonna call Beth tonight - I hope she is ok.

Of course, Elizabeth Howes is fine. She is an accomplished chef, wellness enthusiast, food stylist and photographer. Elizabeth's private chef and boutique catering business, Saffron Lane, is located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

She stays in contact with Guy.

The last time I saw Guy was at a rather private and over-the-top birthday party thrown for him last year. There were VIP rooms, plenty of pulled pork and whiskey, and a collection of classic cars and motorcycles regally parked inside the venue. True to form, it was a sight to behold. He seemed happy, as he usually does, surrounded by the things he loves, the bright lights and people who love him.

When I was able to make my way through the crowd to say hello, I reminded him that he owed me a new pair of jeans – long story, but something only Guy could get away with – and gave him a big hug. “So great to see you, Beth Ann”, he whispered (long story about the odd nickname, too).

To read Elizabeth Howes' full blog post, visit eatnlisten.com.

Find out what Elizabeth Howes is cooking up now by reading her blog, following her on Twitter and liking her on Facebook.

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