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.

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)

A spoon for Guy Fieri

Jeff, from Waukegan, IL, a mechanical designer by trade, "but I would much rather be home designing and making my own ideas," writes from his profile on LumberJocks.com.

In his own words:
This is one of those projects that was just fun to do from the start. The spoon was designed and crafted for Guy Fieri. I have always liked watching his shows and thought it would be cool to make him his own personalized wooden spoon.... I had a blast designing, carving and wood burning the spoon. It started life as a 3” x 3” x 16” piece of hard maple. After some intricate compound cuts on a bandsaw the carving began. It was finished with three soakings of mineral oil while being wet sanded with 400 grit sand paper.... it felt like velvet in your hands.

*View more images of the spoon at http://lumberjocks.com*

I shipped it off to his company “Knuckle Sandwich” two weeks ago and this Friday I received a hand written thank you letter from Guy himself…awesome! I was pretty blown away. I want to thank Lori [Guy's wife ~D] at Knuckle Sandwich for taking the time and helping with all of this. Great company full of very nice people. This letter is definitely going to be framed!
-- Jeff , Illinois

*Guy's note to Jeff*

Here are just a few of Jeff's other projects. Brilliant craftsmanship and artful design.


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Bid on Guy Fieri swag at fund raiser in Michigan

*Update* The fund raiser has been temporarily postponed. Stay tuned for more info as it comes in. TY.

If you'll be between Detroit and Flint, Michigan in late June and would like to help a charitable cause AND pick up some Guy Fieri swag, have I got the deal for you!

Young Paiden Goddeeris just turned 5 years old! At 8 months, he developed signs of severe autism, complicated by renal artery stenosis (wiki). The Goddeeris' have found a helpful oxygen therapy, but their medical insurance does not cover alternative medicine.

Friends and family of Paiden are holding a fund raising event on June 26, 2010 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event will include an all you can eat pasta/pizza meal, raffles, games, entertainment, bake sales, 5 stand and more.

Funds will be used to cover Paiden's treatments not covered under his insurance: Pure Oxygen Therapy at the Oxford Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center and the possibility of a helper dog via 4 Paws For Ability.

The fundraiser lunch will be $5 per child 10 and under, $10 per adult, or $30 per family of 6 or more. Cash or check only please.

Lori and Guy Fieri have donated autographed merchandise for auction or raffle.

Saturday, June 26, 2010
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
North Macomb Sportsmen's Club - website
3231 Inwood Rd., Washington, MI 48095
(586) 752-2450

At the time of this writing, donations have also been made from The Jonas Brothers, the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Lions, Lawrence Jewelers, Olive Garden, Dave and Busters, Chuck E Cheese, various spas and golf courses along with canoe and dune ride trips.

Find out more about Paiden's story and their fund raising efforts at Paiden's Autism Medical Fund or on Facebook here.

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Guy Fieri on his father

Guy Fieri sent out this tweet in early May, My grandma loved this mag!, she’s not with us but it feels good I made the cover. Check it. The June 2010, Father's Day edition of Guideposts is out now with Guy Fieri on the cover, and it's available online. Here are a few quotes from the article:

"My biggest inspiration, the best role model this Guy could ever hope for…it’s my dad, hands down."

"If it weren’t for my dad I would never have become an entrepreneur or had the guts to start my own restaurants."

Guy relates the story of how his Amazing Pretzel business came to be, with the help of his father, James Ferry.

"We got a three-wheeler from Goodwill. After school, I met Dad at his buddy’s wood shop and we built a pretzel cart. I painted it yellow.

'What do you want to call it?' Dad asked. 'The Awesome Pretzel Cart,' I decided. That summer at the town fair I set up my cart and sold hot pretzels. I made a thousand bucks. A sixth grader with his own business. It was awesome!"

"Everything I’ve ever done, he’s been there encouraging me, working with me to figure things out and, yes, sometimes kicking me in the rear.


Now I’m a father myself, with two boys, Hunter, 13, and Ryder, four. My parents live next door, and the boys spend a lot of time with their grandfather—they call him Jamps."

Read the full article at Guideposts.com. And click here to view more photos of Guy Fieri and his family, from Guideposts.


Link to video.

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Guy Fieri at the 136th Kentucky Derby, 2010

This was Guy Fieri's second trip to Louisville, KY for the Kentucky Derby. With wife Lori and crew including Kleetus and Dirty, Guy hit a few parties on Oaks Day. Referring to the Derby, he said, "of all the big events, this my favorite."

Woodford Reserve hit up the Barnstable Brown Gala on Oaks night. Check out this interview with Guy Fieri. twitvid.com/PMZR9

Derby weekend continued with more parties and, of course, the Run for the Roses. On Friday, April 30, 2010, Greenhouse and Grey Goose presented the Playboy Celebrity Lounge at Prime Lounge in Louisville, KY.

Guy Fieri with Playboy Bunnies

Where Louisville.com reports Guy Fieri spent some impromptu time with Louisville's finest, cranking out a few Minute to Win It games.

Guy Fieri with police officers of Louisville, KY

@louisvillecom - Guy Fieri chats it up with Louisville's finest ping.fm/p/R9u9d
@themayorpete - Guy Fieri partying in Louisville - twitpic.com/1jvgwd

On May 1, 2010, stars walked the red carpet for the 136th Kentucky Derby.

Guy Fieri at the Kentucky Derby, 2010

Guy and Lori Fieri, Kentucky Derby, 2010

Joey Fatone, Guy Fieri and wife, Lori Fieri. 136th KY Derby, 2010

@derbyinsider - Joey Fatone gives Guy Fieri a hard time about not buying a 1K mint julep yet. Pressure is on! yfrog.com/jcujvtj



For pictures of more celebrities at the 2010 Kentucky Derby, click here.

Guy Fieri attracted a cheering crowd while making his way from the red carpet to the the suites, stopping once in response to a picture request saying, “if you’ve got a camera, you can take one now.” Click here for video.

Lori and Guy Fieri

Fox41.com asked Guy Fieri, "Who you got your money on today?" "Well I have the incredible ability to pick the horse who doesn't win. I'm going to pick the horse who I think will win then Lori will pick the opposite horse and that horse will win."



@NEWcountryQ1031 - LIVE from Churchill Downs, Kris here, with Guy Fieri, enjoying the "2 Minutes to Win It." twitpic.com/1k1pwd

See more pictures from LIFE - click here

And to finish out the Derby Day, Guy Fieri and friends hit up one of downtown Louisville's hottest spots, The Sports & Social Club, and took over their kitchen. @SportsAndSocial - @ChefGuyFieri and his crew are cookin it up in the kitchen. DELICIOUS.

@theesamboyd - At dinner with janet jackson, jason "mayhem" miller, brian brohm, guy fieri, joey fatone, and shane andrus. Awesome night

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Guy Fieri hits Louisville, and hits it hard

Oh Thursday the 29th, Guy, his wife Lori and crew flew to Louisville, Kentucky for events surrounding and including the Kentucky Derby.

allison1j - Flying to Louisville on a plane with Guy Fieri. Awesome.

They hit the very popular 4th Street in Louisville; at 4th St I saw Guy Fieri, Joey Fatone, and best of all Aaron Rogers! Green Bay quarterback for all you non fans!

On Friday, April 30, 2010, Guy Fieri hosted the Marriott Oaks Bourbon Brunch. Click here to see video from the brunch, a few folks playing Minute to Win It games.

Moments Photography - Had a terrific time at the Marriott Oaks Bourbon Brunch today. Lots of money raised for Home of the Innocents Guy Fieri is nuts and we had so much fun photographing him with all of the wonderful people who came to the event. Thanks so much for inviting us, HOTI!!

HOTI = "Home of the Innocents." Word on the street is that the food was amazing and the drinks were great. Had a blast.

inmodeerin - Excellent day at the Oaks Brunch this morning! Guy Fieri was hilarious!

justaddbourbon - Guy Fieri whipping up some Bourbon Caramel sauce for the oaks brunch French toast only in bourbon country

gotolouisville - Guy Fieri rode in on a motorcycle right to my table and toasted the crowd with Evan Williams.

Aaron Beverly - is working at Marriott Oaks Bourbon Brunch with guest chef, Guy Fieri. Crowd was tough, but he played to the crowd well. Fun times. ... He was a lot of fun. Especially when he grabbed Paul Zinner's camera and gave Paul the bottle of bourbon. Bottom's up!

After the bourbon brunch, Guy Fieri visited Kosair Children's Hospital.

reddbonepretty - Just met Celeb Chef Guy Fieri he's making room to room visit at Kosair's Children Hospital how wonderful!

Shatonya Jackson - Destiny and I just took a picture with Guy Fieri my favorite Food Network cook. Its so nice that people take the time to visit Kosair

And Guy Fieri finished out a busy day at an outdoor concert with 3 Doors Down and attending (and MC'ing?) at the Barnstable Brown Gala.

3doorsdownrock - Backstage in Louisville, KY with celeb chef Guy Fieri and support band Ugly. Good times!

I'm sure there will be plenty more stories and pictures from the Kentucky Derby weekend to come.

More later.

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Have a happy Valentine's Day

Guy Fieri and his wife, Lori











~Happy Valentine's Day~
From the Fans of Guy Fieri and Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

(source)

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Win a Guy Fieri customized Harley-Davidson motorcycle

*Update*
See Guy Fieri hosts March 6 fundraising event in Santa Rosa for information on the Raffle Drawing Party.

Guy Fieri sent out a tweet the other day, "Guy Fieri, Kulinary Gangsta" Harley. Built as a fundraiser for my close friend Lisa who has brain cancer. Tix @ friendsraisingfunds.org.


Readers, you can win a bike valued at over $10,000 for the cost of a $20 raffle ticket.

The motorcycle is being raffled off to benefit Lisa Thompson. Lisa is the wife of Dirty P., Guy Fieri's friend and sous chef. On August 6th of 2009, Lisa was suddenly diagnosed with stage 3 brain cancer, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. According to the Mayo Clinic, "patients with anaplastic astrocytoma often present with seizures, neurologic deficits, headaches, or changes in mental status."


Friends Raising Funds, backed by the Community Builders Group (website) of Santa Rosa, CA, is in its first year, inspired and formed by the friends of Lisa Thompson. Lori Fieri, wife of Guy Fieri wrote, "our goal is to see how this fundraiser goes and whether we can help with the needs of others in the years to come."

The Guy Fieri Customized Harley is:

* Donated by Michael's Harley-Davidson of Rohnert Park, CA
www.michaelsharleydavidson.com
* 2008 Softail Rocker
* Custom painted
* Twin Cam 96b (1,584 cc) engine wiki
* Air cooled
* Custom wheels
* Kelley Blue Book estimate $11,075 - $14,915 kbb.com
* Signed by Guy Fieri on the tail fender

The bike will be raffled off on March 6, 2010 in Santa Rosa, CA. For more info on the Guy Fieri customized Harley-Davidson raffle drawing party, click here.

People of the road, bikers, cancer survivors, friends, fans of Guy Fieri, Harley-Davidson, ... anyone can buy raffle tickets to win the bike. Cost is $20.00 for one raffle ticket. At the the time of this writing, raffle tickets are not available for purchase online. However, you can mail a check to:

Guy Fieri
Knuckle Sandwich, LLC
575 W. College Avenue, Ste 202
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

* Enclose a check for $20.00 for each ticket
* Multiple tickets increase your chance of winning!
* Pay to the order of Community Builders
* Note in the memo section, Lisa Thompson
* Include your name(s) and phone number to be contacted in case you win
* Tell 'em Dora sent ya. :)

Friends Raising Funds will mail the raffle tickets to recipients once the check has cleared. Be sure the address on your check is correct, or include your correct address in a note.

If you are a business in the North Bay Area of California interested in selling raffle tickets and benefit from the exposure of this unique Harley-Davidson motorcycle raffle, or to have this bike in your business for promotional use in exchange for helping to raise money, please email Jen Rota at jen@rtgsystems.net.

Paul (Dirty P.) and Lisa Thompson

Find out more at www.guyfieri.com/fundraiser, friendsraisingfunds.org and communitybuildersgroup.org.

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Guy Fieri - tailgating with Raider Nation

Guy Fieri spent the weekend hosting former NFL quarterbacks Ken Stabler (pictured at right) and Vince Ferragamo at his home over the weekend, and was scolded by his wife when the QBs took turns drawing up plays on his kitchen wall. (source)

"They (diagrammed and) drew their most famous, game-winning plays on my kitchen wall," Fieri said. "My wife even asked me, how come every time a friend of yours comes over, they're drawing on my wall?" (source)

According to Guy Fieri's Twitter, he was in Oakland, CA, at the Oakland Coliseum "shooting DDD at Raiders mon nite game. 3 diff restaurants doin tailgating, gonna be a killer show," and later said it should air in 2 months.

*Update* This episode of Triple D goes Tailgatin' premieres January 25, 2010. Click here for YouTube video clips, future air dates and times. Recipes have yet to be released by the Food Network.

Raiders fan and tailgater The Sveed snapped this pic:


And BiancaTai snapped this one:


Rapper and movie star Ice Cube was at the game too, filming a documentary tentatively called “Straight Outta Los Angeles,” exploring the interconnections between the Raiders and gangsta-rap culture in L.A.

And a Raiders fan posted, "Ice Cube and Guy Fieri are chatting on the Raiders sideline as the Raiders get ready to battle the Chargers." (source)

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More on Triple D Goes Tailgatin’.

*update* Guy Fieri will tailgate with the Raiders again in 2010, this time for a special show, Tailgate Warriors. Click here for more information.

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Photos and video from the golf tourney at Tahoe

For more photographs from the 2009 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, including Michael Jordan and a majority of the celebrity golfers, click here.

Wife Lori and Guy Fieri maneuver his monster cart, which has a stereo, lift kit, big tires and is equipped with nitro.

Right-hand man Kleetus Cox and Guy Fieri make Pork En Fuego Saturday during the 2009 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

(source)

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Pix from Infineon Raceway and dinner in Houston

On Saturday, June 20, 2009, Guy wrote from Twitter, "At infineon raceway in sonoma, great day, killer weather, rollin with lori and hunter. Gonna see kenny stablers car run today, so kewl!"


And Monday the 22nd wrote, "Had a great time on fathers day at nascar race with hunter, ryder, and my dad. In houston shootin triple d till thurs."

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The Houston Chronical reports that Food Network’s Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives fame was seen late-night dining at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Houston, Texas, with Dan Pastorini and friends on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. This report a day after Guy Fieri said as much from Twitter.

The friendly food guy signed autographs on napkins and butter plates for admirers who included Theresa Quartaro and Mary Donna Moceri, events coordinator for Grotto 610. Fieri said he was in town shooting a piece on local hot spots. Proprietor Johnny Carrabba (Moceri’s cousin) just missed the TV star, having headed home a bit earlier.

Pastorini, quarterback for the Houston Oilers 1971 - 1979, the Oakland Raiders 1980, the L.A. Rams 1981 and the Philadelphia Eagles 1983, currently lives and works in Houston as President of DP7 racing www.dp7racing.com.

(source)

At the time of this writing, I've heard no news on which places Guy visited in Houston, Texas for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives this week. Sorry!

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Random recent photographs

SOBE producer Lee Schrager and Guy Fieri, February 19, 2009

Guy Fieri with ProStart Students, April 25, 2009

Lori and Guy Fieri at the Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2009

Guy Fieri at the WE Garden event, May 21, 2009

Guy Fieri and girls at the Food & Music Fest, June 13, 2009

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