Guy Fieri: on college students, GM cars and hockey!

Colleges.com U Magazine interviewed Guy Fieri recently for a cover story. Guy shares his life's journey, and offers advice for students.

Click here to read; Guy's interview begins on page 18. A few of Guy's quotes from the article:

"I was never pushed to do anything, encouraged to do everything."

"Anything is SO possible in today's day and age. I see success story after success story. Things aren't just going to fall into your lap. You've got to go out there and get it."

"Look to people you admire or that intrest you. Look to your teachers, your community and businesses. Find people you want to be like and ask them to help you. Say to them, 'Mentor me. Give me a shot. Help me out. Send me a direction.'"

Visit www.Colleges.com for more.

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"The Faces of GM" recently ran a story on Guy Fieri, The Chef and his Chevy's, catching up with him at the Woodward Dream Cruise in metro-Detroit this past August.

They wrote, "It’s clear that Guy is passionate about two things – cooking and cars. In fact, he’s seen with his 1967 red Camaro in just about every episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network. He had the red Camaro with him, along with a yellow 2011 Camaro SS, at the 555 Triangle in Birmingham this August – and even has eight more GM cars at home!"

GM also asked Guy how he developed this passion for the bowtie brand, and he said, "Chevy’s always led the way. The way it looks, the way it all ties together. Chevy’s always just been the coolest."



Visit The Faces of GM for the full article. Or follow them on Twitter @facesofgm!

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And this, from Youngstown, OH: The Youngstown Phantoms are inviting Mahoning Valley charitable organizations to bring groups to the Friday, Nov. 11 game vs. the Muskegon Lumberjacks where they have the chance to receive up to 10 donated bicycles. The puck drops at 7:15 p.m. at the Covelli Centre and tickets for charities are completely free!

For more information or to register an organization please call 330.746.1064 ext. 132. The bikes will be delivered to the organizations the week of Nov. 14.

The "Great Bike Giveaway" is just part of what is sure to be one of the most fun-filled Phantoms games of the season. Food Network personality Guy Fieri will be in attendance and drop the ceremonial first puck that night and also host a competition at the first intermission.

This is Guy's second appearance at a Phantoms' game. Both he and Joey Fatone made an appearance in 2009.

For more, visit www.oursportscentral.com.

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Discount tickets to Metro Cooking & Entertaining, D.C.

The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show just released center-view tickets in sections 102, 103 & 104 to see Paula Deen, Jacques Pepin and Guy Fieri. Guests who purchase tickets by Thursday, October 27, 2011 will receive a 15% discount off celebrity theater tickets; use the promo code "super" and click the Verify button when you buy. (Discount does not apply to VIP or special packages.)


Buy your DC tickets here.

The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show takes place at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC on November 5-6, 2011.

Guy Fieri is scheduled on Saturday November 5, 2011 at 4:00 PM. Advance Prices: $265 + fee; beginning November 5, 2011: $275

Visit www.metrocooking.com, find on Facebook or follow on Twitter @MetroCooking.

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Guy Fieri at the JD Invitational BBQ, 2011

It's been a few years since Guy Fieri went to the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue. He and Ray Lampe were both judges in 2008. In 2003, Ray Lampe is credited with inadvertently naming Guy's then BBQ team, the Motley Que Crew. (the full story)


The JD Invitational that began in 1989 is held every 4th Saturday in October, in Lynchburg, TN. Visit www.jackdaniels.com. Teams are only allowed to compete if they've won a previous competition. Motley Que Crew won the 32nd American Royal BBQ Overall Grand Championship. (See video or visit them on Facebook.)

This year, it appears that Guy Fieri brought mic's and camera crew to the event. Taping a show?

@Speedegg1

"Wow, even Guy Fieri is here"

Degüello BBQ

"Guy Fieri goofing around with the Master Distiller on the Hill."

Mad Dawgz BBQ

"Met Guy Fieri today at the Jack Daniel's BBQ comp. He signed our team's barrel head."

@amyhill0926

"@GuyFieri - Thank you for taking the time for a photo op with me at the Jack Daniels BBQ Comp today. Much appreciated!"

If you have any pictures, video or stories of Guy Fieri at the JD Invitational, just comment below. Thanks!

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Tickets on sale for 2012 SoBe Wine & Food Festival

Tonight at midnight, tickets to the general public go on sale for the 2012 South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

Guy Fieri's featured event at SoBe Wine & Food Fest will be Moët Hennessy's The Q presented by Allen Brothers, sponsored by Miami magazine, hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri.


The Q will be at Delano, Beachside, 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Tickets are $300. Click here for more.

The Q promises to kick off the Festival’s next 10 years in the most glamorous way. To host our opening night, we’ve tapped two major food personalities, Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri. Emeril is known for his enthusiastic catchphrase ‘Bam!’ and his highly successful restaurants throughout the US, which specialize in showcasing the cuisine of New Orleans, especially the long history of flavored BBQ creations. He currently hosts the Cooking Channel show Emeril Live and the Food Network Show Essence of Emeril.

Guy Fieri’s charcoal cred includes his Tex Wasabi's restaurants in California, which specialize in bringing Southern BBQ to the West Coast. He also hosts the NBC game show Minute to Win It and Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. At the forefront of this new event is a collection of the best BBQ chefs from across the nation preparing their signature dishes on the grills and in the smokers. From chicken to ribs and brisket to pork buns, expect to run the gauntlet of overflowing flavors and sauces.

A limited number of lucky Q enthusiasts will have the opportunity to purchase VIP tickets ($400) and get a special 45-minute preview. Be the first to try the BBQ as doors are open for you from 6:15-7 PM and watch Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri meet and greet The Q chefs and taste what they’ve got cooking.

Barbecue from Guy Fieri's Tex Wasabi's will be there. And participating chefs include Michelle Bernstein, April Bloomfield, Scott Conant, Marc Forgione, Nadia G, Stephanie Izard, Al Roker, Aaron Sanchez and many more.


Tickets for The Q include admission to The Q After Dark. The Q After Dark is your chance to dance the night away while tasting the delicious cocktail concoctions mixed together with a full-bar of spirits from the Moët Hennessy USA portfolio. This is a new tradition of Festival late-night parties! Who knows what remaining fare may be floating around from The Q? Dance in the sand, cocktails in hand, under the stars, with Moët Hennessy bars, party late-night, lots of delight! Sold separately, tickets to Q After Dark are $100.

Visit http://2012.sobefest.com, Facebook, or follow on Twitter @Lee_Schrager.

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Guy Fieri events at Fabulous Food Show 2011, Cleveland

This will be Guy Fieri's third visit to Cleveland's annual Fabulous Food Show, held at The International Exposition (I-X) Center, One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, Ohio. Scheduled for Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13, visitors will experience the best in wine, beer and spirits, retail, live music and celebrity chef demonstrations.


Guy Fieri has his demonstrations scheduled for Saturday, November 12 at 12:15 pm and an encore performance at 5:45 pm. Tickets range in price from $25 to $250, which includes General Admission to show.

Click here for more ticket information. There are also a limited number of VIP packages available, including meet and greet. VIP Meet and Greet Packages start at $175.

VIP packages include seating in the front two rows and a quaint meet and greet. VIP guests leave with great memories, chef's autograp, and a special goodie bag including your favorite chef's cook book.

Be sure to visit the vendor's booths. Ergo Chef will be there with Guy Fieri's line of chef's knives: Ergo Chef LLC at booth #641. Costco Wholesale will be located at booth #751.

Visit www.fabulousfoodshow.com, Facebook, or follow on Twitter @FabFoodShow.

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5th Annual Celebrity Chef Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in NYC

More than 100 of the nation’s finest chefs put on a culinary extravaganza at the Autism Speaks to Wall Street: 5th Annual Celebrity Chef Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The fund-raising event, held Monday, October 3, 2011, raised $1.6 million for Autism Speaks’ research and advocacy initiatives.



The event was emceed by Guy Fieri, and co-hosted by CBS “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl and Lee Brian Schrager of Southern Wine and Spirits of America. It featured a cocktail reception, auction and the unique experience of four-course tableside cooking by nationally acclaimed chefs.



Highlights from the event include Guy calling Autism Speaks President Mark Roithmayr and KRG Chairman Steven Wise onstage for a “Minute to Win It” contest of stacking apples. Wise wowed the crowd by balancing five apples in about three seconds for the victory!



Guests were also treated to a special performance by Rex Lewis-Clack, a young pianist and vocalist who is faced with the challenges of blindness and autism, and opera singer Sam McElroy, who has been coaching Rex on his singing.

Read more at http://blog.autismspeaks.org. For more photos from the event, visit Guest of a Guest.

"Guy's Burger Joint" on Carnival cruise ships

On Monday, October 3, 2011, the internet was a-buzz with an announcement from Carnival Cruise Lines - their partnership with Guy Fieri to offer a free shipboard dining venue called Guy's Burger Joint, featuring amazing hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries and special recipes created exclusively for Carnival.

@GuyFieri tweeted, "It's official...just launched Guy's Burger Joint on Carnival Cruise Lines!"

A prnewswire.com release states that Guy's Burger Joint "will debut aboard the Carnival Liberty following the completion of a refurbishment later this month and will be rolled out to several other Carnival 'Fun Ships' over the next few years as part of the line's Fun Ship 2.0 fleetwide enhancement program."

At a New York City press conference about the partnership, Doug Parker, @CruiseRadio tweeted, "Guy Fieri cooking up for us at #FunShip2dot0 event. #cruise."

A variety of innovative condiments, everything from chipotle mayonnaise and a special barbecue sauce to garlic aioli and three hot sauces, will be available at two self-serve condiment stations. For guests who like a little more spice, seasonings like garlic and herb, sea salt and hot chili also will be offered, along with a selection of toppings such as sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, blue cheese crumbles and vine-ripened tomatoes.



Located adjacent to the ship's main pool area, the decor of Guy's Burger Joint is imbued with the chef's passion for car culture and his California roots. Life-size surfboards and car elements such as car bumpers, grilles and chrome pipes adorn the walls, while car hoods hang on the ceiling over the two condiment stations. Servers will wear old school mechanic uniforms with their own personalized nickname featured.

Carnival is also partnering with comedian George Lopez to launch new shipboard comedy clubs. @LibbyTaggart tweeted, "Guy Fieri cooking up some incredible burgers @carnivalcruise press conference. George Lopez also spotted. (client)"

Lopez, one of America's favorite comedians and a popular TV personality, will become the cruise line's "curator of comedy," acting as a consultant on the vetting and hiring of comedic talent for the line's existing fleetwide comedy clubs. Lopez will play an active role in the securing of top up-and-coming comedic talent, utilizing his vast resources within the North American comedy scene. Read more about Carnival and George Lopez.

In the first phase of Carnival Cruise Lines' "Fun Ship 2.0," which extends through 2015, Carnival will invest more than $500 million across its fleet with new dining choices, more exciting bars and lounges and entertainment options.

Other partnerships are with video game giant EA SPORTS to create the first EA SPORTS Bar at sea, and Hasbro for new game shows featuring iconic games and brands.



"If in a million years you would have told me that I was going to be involved with a cruise line and doing burgers, I would have told you I would have gone to the moon first," Fieri told reporters at the Carnival-organized event.

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Sunday's NYC Wine & Food: picture round-up

Sunday, October 2, 2011, Guy Fieri closed out the New York Wine & Food Festival with an 80's Garage Party. But earlier in the day, Guy was spotted at Andrew Zimmern's Carts in the Parc (event page).

@DeRushaEats "Funny. @andrewzimmern takes a self-pic with @guyfieri and @chefbianco at the food cart party in NYC."

http://twitpic.com/6u88lm

@Chefbianco "@guyfieri rockin out #NYWFF carts in the park"

yfrog.com/ntzlhhuj

@caseymugar "Oh look, it's Guy Fieri. Everybody do the same like me and take a picture of him while he's tweeting! #foodandwine"

http://instagr.am/p/O8c_Y/

@thefeednyc "And @Lee_Schrager and Guy Fieri straight chillin' #nycwff"

http://twitpic.com/6ucp06

@SmilinginNYC "Guy Fieri. This guy... Is pretty freaking amazing."

http://lockerz.com/s/143956595

For tons of professional photos from Party in Guy's Garage, visit http://bfanyc.com and http://newyork.metromix.com.

Click here to view FoodNetworkTV's video of highlights from the NYC festival weekend, and click here to read about Diners, Drive-ins and Dives' (Bar Food and Bon Bons) Catelli's part in the Meatball Madness event.

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Friday's NYC Wine & Food: Guy's talk, demo & karaoke?

On Friday, October 1, 2011, Guy Fieri had two scheduled events at the New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF): TimesTalks at 2:00 ET and KitchenAid Culinary Demonstration from 5:15pm - 6:00pm ET. The evening wound up with All Star Chef karaoke at The Harvard Club. :)

@TimesTalks "Behind the scenes @TimesTalks, NY #Wine&#Food Weekend.....Too many cooks in the kitchen? We think not... pic."
twitter.com/nwwnJPyF

@TimesTalks "@GuyFieri's favorite article every written about him is by our own NYT Food Critic, Julia Moskin." nyti.ms/pCizXb

@TimesTalks "Guy's PR stopped him from wearing a t-shirt and flip flops today. Still sporting arm tats. #classycasual"

@TimesTalks "'If you're going to eat the french fries and the milkshakes and the burgers... go for the bomb! Its not worth the calories to do it halfway!'"

Guy Fieri also gave a shoutout to our friends www.FlavortownUSA.com as a great way to find Diners, Drive-ins and Dives when you're on the road. View the video here; the shoutout is during the audience Q&A session towards the end.

@SashaHalima "About 8 bottle of Patron in Guy Fieri & Nadia G's Paloma. #Nycwff"
http://twitpic.com/6tn172

@SashaHalima "Guy Fieri teaching us how to make the kale chips he learned from Rachel Ray! #Nycwff"
http://twitpic.com/6tmthe

@SashaHalima "I think Guy Fieri is abou to share a 7 ft Po Boy sandwhich w/ the audience #nycwff" http://twitpic.com/6tnc9g

@RichGinter "Oyster Po Boy made and handed to me by Guy Fieri himself!"
twitpic.com/6tnhd9

And Iron Chef Morimoto hosted a late-night party: Rock & Roll with Morimoto and Friends - A Sushi and Karaoke Soiree (event page). Friends included Andrew Zimmern, Adam Richman, Chef Ming Tsai, Nadia G., and more. And, of course, Guy Fieri.

We hear that the chefs' renditions of "White Wedding" and "Sweet Child of Mine" were particularly ... er ... notable. :)

@chef_morimoto "About an hour ago with @GuyFieri"
http://yfrog.com/kjk25rnjj

@ZagatBuzzNYC "It's started -- @chef_morimoto takes the stage with @GuyFieri. #NYCWFF" twitpic.com/6tttyw


On Thursday, Setptember 30, 2011, Guy Fieri, wife Lori and entrouage were spotted at the Burger Bash, New York City Wine & Food Festival.

@AllAboutAlicia "#NYCWFF @foodnetwork Burger bash w @skyysthelimit87 and @GuyFieri #overeatingbutsoworthit"

Today, Saturday, October 2, 2011, Guy Fieri is scheduled to sign cookbooks at the Illy Park Welcome Center 6:30-7:30 pm ET and host the closing party, presented by Pucker Flavored Vodka, at the Highline Stages from 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET.

More soon!

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Watch Guy Fieri interview live

Watch Guy Fieri LIVE this Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 2pm ET at Times Talks in New York City, part of the New York City Wine and Food Festival. Here's the archived video interview from www.livestream.com/nytimes.

Watch live streaming video from nytimes at livestream.com

TimesTalks - more info
Oct 01 | 2:00pm | Sold Out
The popular cookbook author, restaurateur and Food Network star (“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” “Guy’s Big Bite” and “Tailgate Warriors”) is a little bit chef-sports-fan and a little bit chef-rock-and-roll. But he’s not all burgers and barbecue. Interviewed by New York Times food writer Julia Moskin.

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Recent Guy Fieri news, September 2011

Word on the street: Guy Fieri and his camera crew will be shooting new locations for Food Network's Diner Drive-In's & Dives in lower Manhattan, beginning Thursday, September 29, 2011. The exact locations have yet to be announced.

A shoot in and around Dover, Delaware is also being buzzed about for this Fall. Send DDD restaurant suggestions to storyideas@tripledinfo.com.

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On Thursday, September 22, RITZ Cracker Recipe Contest winner Tina S. had her dinner with Guy Fieri, part of her grand prize package. From Rocklin, CA, Tina submitted and won the contest for her Ritzy Key Lime Bites recipe.

Guy graciously hosted the winner & guest at his home. Visit facebook.com/RitzCrackers for the recipe!

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Buzzy Martin, author of "Don't Shoot! I'm the Guitar Man" and "Live Aus San Quentin," met up with Guy Fieri at the Doobie Brothers / Sammy Hagar concert, B.R. Cohn Winery's 25th annual Charity Fall Music Festival on Saturday, September 24, 2011.

For more pictures from the event, visit B.R. Cohn's Flickr page.

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Arrangements are still being made for the sale of the red '67 Camaro convertible, seen on almost 150 episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. We received some more information on the spec's of the car.

‘67 Camaro, an original SS. The new engine is a 350C 327HP (with 5,100 miles on the new engine) - 4 on the floor, rear wheel drive. The car itself has 61,682 miles on it, and the original 327 engine is crated up and will be available to the buyer if wanted.

Interested in following the bidding? Interested in buying? Click here for more.

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Guy Fieri events at the New York City Wine and Food Festival this weekend:

Oct 01 , 11:00am
Sold Out! Grand Tasting and KitchenAid Culinary Demonstrations

Oct 01, 6:30-7:30 pm
Complimentary Illy Park Welcome Center & Book Signings
Cookbooks available for purchase on site

Oct 01, 2 : 00pm
Sold Out! TimesTalks - Guy Fieri

Oct 02, 9:00pm - $125 to purchase
Tickets Available! Party in Guy's Garage presented by Pucker Flavored Vodka

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"Autism Speaks to Wall Street" is the Fifth Annual Celebrity Chef Gala in support of the Autism Speaks organization. Set for Monday, October 3, 2011 at Cipriani Wall Street, New York, the exclusive event will be emceed by Guy Fieri and co-hosted by Wine & Food Festival founder Lee Schrager and 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl.

Gala guests will have four-course meals prepared table side by one of 80 leading chefs. Participating chefs include: Tom Colicchio, Wylie Dufresne, Masaharu Morimoto, Jonathan Waxman and many more.

Entertainment will be provided by Rex Lewis-Clack, a young musician with Autism, and opera singer, Sam McElroy.

Fund-raising events also include live and silent auctions.

For more, visit communities.autismspeaks.org.

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Smash Mouth's "Egg Challenge," with Guy Fieri

This, verbatim from Essential Broadcast Media:

After being prompted by a bizarre online fan challenge, lead singer of the multi-platinum GRAMMY-nominated group Smash Mouth, Steve Harwell, has set a date to eat 24 eggs as promised. Pairing up with celebrity chef Guy Fieri who has offered to cook the eggs, the "Egg Challenge" will take place on October 10, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at Fieri's restaurant, Johnny Garlic's, in Dublin, Calif.

The call for Smash Mouth to eat two dozen eggs came about when a fan prompted the challenge on a blog website, Something Awful. The spontaneous request was immediately backed by a multitude of fans via the website, Twitter and Facebook continuously urging Harwell to eat the eggs. Soon, it became one of the hottest trending topics on Twitter and Yahoo, and like an encore chant at a live concert, Harwell had no choice but to submit to their pleas.

Harwell responded in an effort to legitimize the request, telling fans if they could raise over $10,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a charity very near to Steve's heart, he would eat the eggs. The band launched a fundraising page on www.Causes.com and watched as fans came through to meet the goal in less than a week.


Long-time friend and Food Network star Guy Fieri then volunteered to cook the eggs any way Harwell would like them; and the two hope to continue to raise money for St. Jude's up until the date of the challenge. If you wish to donate, please visit www.Causes.com.

For additional updates on Smash Mouth's "Egg Challenge," follow Harwell and the band Smash Mouth on Twitter at @steveharwell1 and @smashmouth and Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SmashMouth.

Steve Harwell joined with Guy Fieri for Meal Ticket's segment on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, part of the Sweet 'n Savory episode, Fall of 2010.


Video from Meal Ticket (With Steve Harwell, lead singer from Smash Mouth)

*Update* - According to Johnny Garlic's Facebook page, the Dublin restaurant is making a day of it:
"Big event Oct 10th in our Dublin restaurant....Come check it out. The city has named it "Guy Fieri" day! Booksigning, photos and Dinner with Guy. Proceeds go to Childrens Charities of East Bay....Tickets on sale at the restaurant"


Guy Fieri events at JG's in Dublin start at 6:30 p.m.; tickets on sale at the restaurant.

Johnny Garlic's
4920 Dublin Blvd.,Ste 265.
Dublin,CA 94568
(925) 248-2347

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Couple visits 250 DDD's, meets Guy Fieri

Three years ago, beginning on September 3, 2008, Ben and Barb Stillwagon started visiting some of the places that Guy Fieri had featured on his show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. They had tallied visits to 249 of the over 450 restaurants from the show, and on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, the Stillwagon's chose Guy Fieri's restaurant, Johnny Garlic's in Santa Rosa, CA as their 250th. Guy Fieri was there, and he and the Stillwagon's finally had a sit-down lunch to pour over their travel stories.

The Press Democrat reports, "They were greeted and fed, over-the-top generously, by Fieri, the Midas-touch superstar who was a flicker in the galaxy of Sonoma County restaurateurs until he followed a whim to enter the Next Food Network Star competition in 2005." The three culinary travelers were served garlic onion tortilla soup, Johnny Garlic's Caesar salad, coconut shrimp, Ahi Won Tacos and cajun chicken fettuccine.

The Stillwagons said that "their travels along the Fieri trail haven't been just about TV-touted diners and the food they serve, but about seeing America and having cause to visit far-flung kin and friends."

The Stillwagon's daughter, Tracy, wrote

What started as a few meals, some interesting stories and a couple of pictures ..., turned into a mission to visit as many of Guy's featured restaurants as possible and quicker than anybody else. My parents are so fortunate. They raised 3 beautiful, successful daughters ..., retired from their jobs at young ages, were able to save money so they could travel after their retirement and still have their health to pursue their dream. They have traveled from New York to California and back again to pursue their dream.....of meeting Guy Fieri.

We first heard of the Stillwagons in a State Journal Register story written by columnist Dave Bakke in March 2011. We contacted the family to let them know Guy Fieri would soon be touring through St. Louis, MO on May 28, 2011, on the Guy Fieri Road Show. The couple got "Off Da Hook" on-stage tickets with their family in the audience, but unfortunately the Stillwagons only had time to get a picture and an autographed book, but no real "time with Guy" like they had hoped. Guy did mention during his live show that the Stillwagons had visited 210 of the DDD restaurants, at that time.

Ben has said that one interesting insight has been how the national, repeat-airing exposure from Fieri's show has saved restaurants that previously struggled, allowed others to expand and caused some that were already popular to get accustomed to telling folks the wait will now be longer.

“Pretty much, he has tripled everybody's business,” Ben said.

It is important to note that in the three years we've been writing this blog, we've heard of NO ONE else who has been to so many of the places Guy has been to for his show. 100, yes a few. 150, even less than a few. But no one, not even close, to 250 DDD's. We've been writing and pestering Guy's agents for seven months to make this meeting happen, but can't claim any of the credit for the ultimate meeting. "The Mafieri," as I call them, ignored or denied our requests.

On Monday, September 12th, the Stillwagons arrived in Santa Rosa and stopped in at Johnny Garlic's to see if they could "talk to Guy". By a happy chance, Guy just happened to be there in a meeting, and the staff told them they could wait. Tracy writes, "Shortly after they got them chairs and a drink, Guy walked out of the meeting room and they FINALLY got to meet him!! My dad said he shook his hand, reminded him that they had met back in St Louis and got to talk to him for a short time.....success!"

The private lunch was set for Wednesday the 14th, and the trio FINALLY had a chance to go over the albums and memory books the Stillwagons have amassed. Right place, right time, mission accomplished. :)

The Stillwagons say they've got a fair amount of Fieri-inspired eating to do before then. “We'll be at 325 when we get home,” he pledged.

Ben and Barb, happy travels!

For more photos, click here.

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Guy Fieri to host "Brew B'Que," L.A. Food & Wine

The First Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival is set for October 13 - 16, 2011, with food, drink, music events and more than 100 celebrity chefs planned in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and the downtown area of Los Angeles.

Guy Fieri is set to host "an afternoon of sunshine, BBQ, beer and live music at Brew B'Que on Santa Monica Pier" on Saturday, October 15, from 4-7 p.m. Expect "home-style BBQ dishes prepared by Fieri and renowned chefs from across the country, including Tim Love, Roy Choi, Chris Cosentino, Ray Garcia, Frank Ostini, Mark Estee, Sang Yoon, Roy Yamaguchi, Charles Phan, Mark Kiffin and more."


What's not to love about Sunshine, BBQ, Beers, Music and Friends? Combine all those ingredients and you have a memorable event. Enjoy a day on the famous Santa Monica Pier and take in the sun-drenched view of the Pacific Ocean, the sounds of music from some Rockstar bands, BBQ tastes from celebrity chefs and beer from some of the most notable breweries around the world! - All this at one price ALL INCLUSIVE. You will never find a pub crawl that will give you this opportunity. A perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

More than 100 beers from some of the world's most notable breweries will accompany.

"There is no better place to soak in the sun, grab a beer and feast on some killer BBQ than the Santa Monica Pier," says Fieri. "Brew B'Que is the place to be during Los Angeles Food & Wine."

A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Vincent Meals On Wheels, raising awareness for the culinary community.

Tickets for Brew B'Que on Santa Monica Pier are $95.00. Los Angeles Food & Wine events start at just $50.00 and are available at www.lafw.com or call (877) 234-8425 for more information. Click here to view Guy's events at the L.A. Food & Wine.

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Guy Fieri to sign posters at Woodward Dream Cruise in MI

Guy Fieri, who drives a red 1967 Chevy Camaro SS convertible on his popular Food Network show, brought along two of his cars on his visit to metro Detroit this week. Chevrolet will show off the vehicles Saturday at its Woodward Dream Cruise display in Birmingham. Fieri will sign posters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Woodward Dream Cruise event is a classic car event held annually on the third Saturday of August in Metropolitan Detroit, along Woodward Avenue. The WDC Event spans much of the avenue, from Pontiac through Ferndale in Oakland County, Michigan, all the way to the State Fair Grounds inside the Detroit city limits, just south of 8 Mile Road. "Woodward Dream Cruise" is a registered trademark of Woodward Dream Cruise, Inc. An estimated one million spectators attended the 2009 Woodward Dream Cruise.

Visit www.woodwarddreamcruise.com

New York Wine & Food Festival tix on sale

*Update* Be sure to check eBay and Craigslist for last-minute ticket purchases and exchanges. Also, giltcity.com has 50% deals on select events.

Presale tickets for the New York City Wine & Food Festival, for American Express cardholders, are available now through Sunday, June 19th. Enjoy pre-sale access to all events and get 15% off Grand Tasting tickets and Speed Line Access when you use any American Express Card.


Regular ticket sales begine June 20, 2011. Visit www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com for more.

At the time of this writing, Guy Fieri is scheduled for three appearances at the New York City Wine and Food Festival:

Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite with Culinary Demonstrations presented by KitchenAid - more info
Oct 01 | 11 : 00am | $195
The 2011 New York Grand Tasting will now include an all day ticket which offers access to culinary demonstrations from top celebrity chefs. For one all-inclusive ticket price, guests will enjoy the ultimate culinary showcase for any foodie including all-day tastings provided by NYC’s top restaurants and chefs, accompanied by fine wine and spirits from the Southern Wine & Spirits of New York portfolio along with 12 daily cooking demonstrations from beloved Food Network talent, all under one roof.

TimesTalks - more info
Oct 01 | 2 : 00pm | $30
The popular cookbook author, restaurateur and Food Network star (“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” “Guy’s Big Bite” and “Tailgate Warriors”) is a little bit chef-sports-fan and a little bit chef-rock-and-roll. But he’s not all burgers and barbecue. Interviewed by New York Times food writer Julia Moskin.

The Festival Closing Party: Guy's 80's Garage - more info
Oct 02 | 9 : 00pm | $125
Food Network Superstar Guy Fieri is going retro to celebrate the end of the Festival. Guy’s 80’s Garage; The Festival Closing Party is one part 16 Candles and one part Porky’s mixed with beer trucks, chili dogs, pizza bites, grilled cheese sandwiches and other finger foods that help us remember the Fast Times at Ridgemont High decade. An 80’s cover band will deliver the tunes as clips from some of your favorite 80’s movies play in the backdrop of Highline Stages, the newest venue in the Festival’s official home of the Meatpacking District. As with any Guy party, the energy will be intensely electric --making you wish the Festival did not have to come to a close. So whether you were an athlete, a basket case, a princess or a geek in the 80’s all are welcome to attend this late-night Breakfast Club.

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"Guy Fieri Food" book signings in Indiana and St. Louis

The Guy Fieri Road Show has today off, preparing for a 4-day run through Iowa, Indiana and Missouri. Check out pictures from the Midland show, 5/25. Tickets for great seating are still available.

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

Guy Fieri Food, the Road Show, runs through Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arizona in the first week of June.

The Daily Herald reports that on Saturday, May 28, Guy Fieri hopes to throw out "the first pitch at Wrigley Field and promote his new book 'Guy Fieri Food' before his no-holds barred Road Show parks at Hammond's Horseshoe Casino for the night." The distance from the previous night's show, Sioux City, may make the Wrigley Field appearance a longshot.

Click here to read the Daily Herald's interview with Guy Fieri.

Guy is scheduled to sign copies of his new cookbook, "Guy Fieri Food" at Meijer in Highland, IN on Saturday, 5/28 and in downtown St. Louis on 5/29 at Left Bank Books.

At book signings, you will meet Guy Fieri, receive a signed copy of "Guy Fieri Food" and take a picture with Guy, which can be dowloaded for free after the event. Tickets in St. Louis are $29.99 plus tax per person, and space is limited. More info at www.brownpapertickets.com.

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Guy Fieri barbecue sauces in four regional flavors are also available. Check 'em out!

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Guy Fieri to speak at Dairy-Deli-Bake 2011

Guy Fieri is scheduled to speak at the The International Dairy·Deli·Bakery Association™ on Sunday, June 05, 2011, from 10:30am - 11:30am at the Anaheim Convention Center. His topic: "From Daytime to Primetime – A Food Passion." The Dairy·Deli·Bake Seminar & Expo is being held June 5-7, 2011, in Anaheim, CA.

This year's theme of "Rock Star Food." Guy Fieri will share stories on how a passion for food, creating fun and outrageous experiences, and sharing ideas can attract and keep customers. (source)

The IDDBA is a resource for dairy, deli, and bakery professionals, founded in 1964. They help members by providing opportunities for professional dialogue, education, exchange of industry data and selling opportunities.

For more, visit www.iddba.org or call IDDBA, (608) 310-5000.

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