Top Chef

(Photos by Getty Images) We are at a point in time where there's a reality show for almost every possible skill, from cupcake baking to ice sculpting to the more popular song and dance competitions. From season to season, contestants change, but the formula for success stays the same. Despite the ubiquity of these shows and the patterns that develop within them, contestants continue to get kicked off for making the same dumb mistakes. With all that prize money out there, it's time we compiled...Read Full Story

I just signed on to perform at the New England Bar & Nightlife Show at the Twin River Casino in Rhode Island. I like doing these events because it's basically a trade show for the event industry and you get to see all the latest trends, new companies , products and mix & mingle with the movers in shakers in the biz and network with fellow event industry colleagues . If your in the New England area be sure to come check it out an have some fun October 7 th !Read Full Story

I'm sure there are quite a few viewers out there who have a morning-after beef with the finale of "Top Chef: Las Vegas." Although the final three -- and, this season, they were the right three -- were villain-free this time, a Bravo poll taken during Wednesday's season-ending episode revealed that a big 58% of voters wanted that hog-loving, comfort-food-cooking and all-around-nice-guy Kevin to take the crown. But I gotta say Michael Voltaggio deserved the win. (He was a little bit of a...Read Full Story

Last Sunday, I had the opportunity to not only experience an amazing evening with the beautiful people of Calvary Miami Beach , but also to work with one of the best chefs in Miami and taste for myself what he is all about.  All of this in his gorgeous space.   Delishe . David Whyko really knows how to make beauty.  Tastefully. The next morning I got up reminiscing and inspired, and sent him this letter: Dear David, Thank you, THANK you, thank YOU for ALL you...Read Full Story

I’m a big fan of Top Chef since I got hip to the show in its second season. I am especially enjoying this season’s “All Stars” competition, featuring favorite Cheftesants from past seasons, and am excited for the finale beginning tonight, and then wrapping up in next Wednesday’s episode ( Richard Blais for the win)! Although this has never been a point of contention for me, many fans I’ve talked to like to whine about how impossible it is to fully enjoy the Top Chef viewing experience when...Read Full Story