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WILLIAM CLOSE - America's Got Talent

William Close Audition City: Los Angeles Hometown: Los Angeles Million Dollar Prize: I would use it to create a new show, a music museum and a school. William Close, 42, is a musician and inventor that has created over 50 musical instruments, including the Earth Harp. William first set up the Earth Harp, the world's largest harp, across a valley that extended 1000 feet. A performer of 20 years. America's Got Talent Mondays (8-9 p.m.) & Tuesdays (9-10 p.m. ET) on NBC





PHIL SOINSKI - International Printing Museum

Phil is a friend of the show and is on to promote a special event this weekend.






Chris Slaughter - Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association

Mike will be in attendance at this weekend's event. CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM Educational Experience Saturday, June 30 10-4 pm




STEVE EVANS - THE MOVIE GUY

Latest box office info and news from the world of movies and films…Steve talks about the good, the bad and the ugly. His extensive theatrical experience makes him the right guy to talk about movies and their effect on popular cultures.

THOMAS HEILIG - ANGELO HOTEL PILSEN IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Situated in the heart of Plzen, Angelo Hotel Pilsen is close to Pilsner Urquell Brewery, Brewery Museum, and West Bohemian Museum. Also nearby are St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and Great Synagogue. Angelo Hotel Pilsen has a health club, a steam room, and a sauna. Public areas are equipped with wireless and wired high-speed Internet access (surcharges apply). This 4-star hotel features business amenities including a business center, small meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Dining options at this business-friendly hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is available. The staff can arrange concierge services, wedding services, and event catering. Additional amenities include a fitness facility, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. The property has designated areas for smoking.


STACY KEIBLER

Stacy, a Baltimore, Maryland native who began her career as a model at the young age of six, has graced the silver screen in such feature films as “The Firm” with Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman, and Holly Hunter; “The Pelican Brief” with Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, and Sam Shephard; “True Lies” with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis; “The Comebacks” opposite David Koechner and Matthew Lawrence; and “Dysfunctional Friends” opposite Stacey Dash, Tatyana Ali, and Terrell Owens; and more. Stacy first became a household name when she dazzled millions of viewers every week as a celebrity contestant on “Dancing with the Stars” on which she was among the final three contestants Having guest-starred on such television series as “How I Met Your Mother”, “Psych”, “The George Lopez Show”, “What About Brian”, “October Road”, “Samurai Girl”, “Blue Mountain State”, “In the Motherhood”, “Mayne Street”, and “Chuck”, Stacy has also starred on television movies. A former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader, Stacy was the “Nitro Girl” for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) which was later acquired by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) who brought Stacy, as the only female, to the new company where she immediately became a regular on the longest-running live program in television history. A model of peak physical fitness, Stacey has graced the covers of numerous magazines including “Shape”, “TV Guide”, “Maxim”, “FHM Australia”, “Muscle & Fitness”, “Vegas,” “6 Degrees”, and “Beverly Hills 213”. In addition, Stacy has been featured in “Esquire”, “Cosmopolitan”, “Elle Girl”, “LA Times”, “Maxim” (UK), “Parade”, and “Fitness” and regularly appears in “People”, “Entertainment Weekly”, “People”, “Us Weekly”, “The Look”, “OK”, and “Life & Style”. The issue of “Stuff” featuring Stacy on the cover was one of the magazines highest selling issues of all time. Stacy is an active volunteer and supporter of After-School All-Stars, a program that provides after-school programs such as academic support, enrichment opportunities, and health and fitness activities for children in need.


CELEBRITY CHEF MARIO BATALI

Summer entertaining is heating up! And with the Fourth of July quickly approaching, who better than world-famous chef Mario Batali~author of nine cookbooks, legendary chef from the uber-popular “Food Network” series “Iron Chef”, former host of the “Food Network” series “Ciao America” and “Molto Mario”, star of the daytime talk show “The Chew”, and owner of 20 restaurants~to reveal to your listeners his tasty tips for entertaining this season! Live from the beautiful Chateau Chantal in Traverse City, Michigan




JEFF SCHECHTMAN - KVON 1140 AM IN NAPA , CA

Jeff Schechtman , program director of KVON in Napa, CA joins Mike & Paul in studio to talk about wine country and his popular daily show.

CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME - K-PAULS LOUISIANA KITCHEN

Chef Paul Prudhomme has propelled the distinctive cuisine of his native Louisiana into the international spotlight and continues to push the limits by creating exciting and new American and international dishes. Chef Paul learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests. As the youngest of 13 children, Chef Paul was always adventurous. His strong curiosity of life and cultural customs motivated him to leave Louisiana in his early 20’s and travel across the United States to experience every culinary environment possible. From an Indian reservation all the way to the finest, five-star restaurant, Chef Paul learned to love, appreciate and blend the flavors of his younger years with those of many other cultures.



MARC RODRIGUEZ - ESPERANZA RESORT IN CABOS SAN LUCAS

At the end of a continent lies a tranquil Cabo resort retreat. Where the body is healed, the soul is revived, the senses are awakened and the spirit soars to new heights. A place where sun, sea, sky and earth join as one to form a tropical oasis like no other. A place called Esperanza.



RICK JONES - JONES FAMILY VINEYARDS

In 1992 Sally and Rick Jones found a gorgeous view that came with a few acres of vineyards. A retirement home; a family place was what they had in mind. After selling grapes to Stag’s Leap Winery for a few years Rick tasted the unblended wine made from the vineyard’s fruit and decided it was too good to let it be blended away in someone else’s wine. Jones Family Vineyards was born from this in 1996. Jones Family Vineyards unique flavor characteristics grow from our special terroir – a combination of soils and micro-climate. Our three estate vineyards are located in the northern Napa Valley at the base of Howell Mountain about 5 miles north St. Helena. The soils are rocky which allows for excellent drainage, but each vine must burrow deep into the soil to find nutrients and water. Water is also a precious commodity in our land; we irrigate just enough to compensate for the drying effect of the sun. Our vineyard elevations vary from 600 feet at the base of the estate to about 900 feet at our highest point. Throughout each vineyard the slopes undulate from relatively flat, to almost 35% in slope. Each vine has adapted to its unique location, and the variation in elevation and slope allows for a layering of flavors in the fruit we harvest.

BILL KURTIS - TALL GRASS BEEF

The grass-fed beef revolution is here, and Tallgrass Beef Company is leading the way. If you’re new here, we invite to explore our site to learn the benefits of grass-fed beef, and why we believe our grass-fed beef is healthier, tastier, more environmentally responsible, and more humanely raised than any grass-fed beef available anywhere. And if you’re one of our many loyal customers, welcome back. As a Tallgrass revolutionary, you already know that when it comes to grass-fed beef, Tallgrass Beef sets the standard.


Stuart Spoto - Winemaker

The Spoto family has been hand-crafting wines for over 30 years. Stuart Spoto learned the art of winemaking from his father Henry Spoto Jr. who was featured in Wine Spectator for his award-winning wines in June of 2003. This family collaboration has greatly influenced Stuart to create his small boutique winery and perfect his Oakville Bordeaux blends. Stuart’s formal education is in Chemical and Civil Engineering from the University of California at Davis. He has also acquired an extensive knowledge in the art of winemaking by working closely with the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis. Stuart’s daughter, Arianna, recently graduated with a degree in Wine and Viticulture from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo and is currently distributing Spoto Wines around the Central Coast. Spoto Wines is truly a small family business dedicated to producing the finest Oakville Cabernet and Bordeaux blends.



ROBERT BLAKESLEE - COOK BOOK AUTHOR

The books are YOUR TIME TO COOK (winner of the 2011 IBPA Ben Franklin Award for Best Cookbook) and the just-released YOUR TIME TO BAKE. In addition to the fun and beautifully-designed books, Robert also works hard at his fun YouTube channel of cooking clips (with a first part that's always a skit, and a second that features cooking).

Maureen Petrosky - Food Network’s Iron Chef - All American Eats for the 4Th of July

Maureen Petrosky is a professional chef, author and Lifestyle expert. Maureen has made regular television appearances as a food and wine expert conducting segments relating to hot topics in the culinary industry. Maureen has appeared numerous times on NBC’s The TODAY Show, CNN, CNN Headline News, FOX News Channel, the Food Network, and the broadcast network affiliates across the country, representing her own projects as well as appearing as an on-air spokesperson for Better Homes and Gardens, and as a Contributing Editor for Bon Appétit magazine. Most recently Maureen has appeared as a judge for Food Network’s Iron Chef America. In addition, Maureen appears on many webisodes for different television networks and magazines and has hosted DVD series for both PBS and Cuisinart. Maureen is also featured on numerous radio prorams and is the featured Wine Expert for “A Chef’s Table” on National Public Radio. Maureen authored her first solo lifestyle book, The Wine Club, A Month-by-Month Guide to Learning About Wine with Friends. The book includes her best recipes as well as wine and entertainment tips. She has contributed as a freelance writer covering food, wine, travel, and the restaurant scene for CNN Interactive, Bon Appétit, Better Homes and Gardens, Wiesner Publications, vinesugar.com, vino.com, Newcomer Magazine, and The Wine Report. Currently, she has a regular wine column in NJ Life Magazine and most recently has been writing for Scripps Networks Inc.’s FoodNetwork.com and FineLiving.com.


HELENE LEADS - FOX'S MASTERCHEF

She was eliminated this past Tuesday GORDON RAMSAY, JOE BASTIANICH AND GRAHAM ELLIOT ANNOUNCE THE “MASTERCHEF” TOP 18 FINALISTS Stockbroker, Homemaker, Contractor, Health Coachand Series’ First Blind Contestant AmongThe Top 18 Competition ContinuesTomorrow, June 26 ,on FOX After a nationwide search drew nearly 30,000 hopefuls, the Top Amateur Cooks were flown to Los Angeles for a chance to become America’s next MASTERCHEF. Following a grueling round of auditions and culinary boot camp, the MASTERCHEF judges have chosen this season’s Top18 finalists: Stacey Amagrande, MontiCarlo, Michael Chen, TaliClavijo, Samantha de Silva, Felix Fang, Christine Ha, Mike Hill, Helene Leeds, Scott Little, Dave Mack, Josh Marks, David Martinez, Frank Mirando, Tanya Noble, Becky Reams, Anna Rossi and Ryan Umane. Only one finalist will be crowned the MASTERCHEF winner and walk away with a cookbook deal and the$250,000 grand prize.


Jonathan Monfort - President and Founder of "Nostalgia Kitchen"

Izetta was a pioneer for women in business back in the 1930's. It was 1938 and the country was recovering from the Great Depression and Europe was on the doorstep of WWII. Izetta was a homemaker who dreamt of owning her own business. An opportunity came up to purchase Betty's Place, a roadhouse restaurant just outside Russell Kansas and Izetta knew she had found her calling. With money her mother lent her, Izetta became the owner. On top of that, the restaurant's BBQ recipe, which was already famous and was the best kept secret in town, was an additional cost of $150 (that's $2300 in today's dollars). Grandma knew she had to have it, so as collateral, Izetta put up her prized China set. Grandma Izetta kept the restaurant's name and the cook (if it ain't broke, don't fix it) and soon jumped into serving hungry folks down home cookin'. The restaurant was on the Victory Highway (Highway 40) just west of Russell, the main road for anyone traveling to, from, or through town. People came hungry and left with full bellies. They arrived tired and departed renewed. It was not only a place to eat, but also a place to catch up on local news, meet travelers from far and wide and get to know your neighbors. Russell, Kansas, with fewer than 5000 inhabitants and home to future Senator Bob Dole, was serving up some amazing BBQ. Needless to say it was a great investment and Grandma got her fine China back. The restaurant thrived until the 1950s, when Interstate 70 was built and took nearly all road traffic away from Highway 40. Unfortunately, the new Interstate was not kind to Grandma Izetta and the restaurant closed down. But the recipe remained Izetta's prized possession, so much so, she left it as a special line item in her will, bequeathed to her only child Hathalie. In 1968, Izetta passed away and Hathalie was let in on the biggest secret of her childhood - the recipe to the famous BBQ sauce and other recipes that were used at the restaurant. Hathalie remembers helping the cook pluck fresh chickens out back at the restaurant and meeting a lot of weary travelers. As a homemaker and then later a teacher, Hathalie would make big batches of the BBQ sauce and give it out to her family and friends. She also served it to her four boys growing boys. She never divulged the recipe, not even to her husband or her children. Years later, as Hathalie (my mother) got older, I asked her for the recipe. She looked at me skeptically, and said she would give it to me, as long as I did something with it. I promised her I would and She quietly handed me the original recipe papers-written in Grandma Izetta's hand over 70 years ago. The paper was delicate, yellowed and stained from years of stove-side vigilance. And that folks, is how Grandma Izetta's BBQ sauce was born. I still can't believe she handed me those recipes!

CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME - K-PAULS / NEW ORLEANS

Chef Paul Prudhomme has propelled the distinctive cuisine of his native Louisiana into the international spotlight and continues to push the limits by creating exciting and new American and international dishes. Chef Paul learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests. As the youngest of 13 children, Chef Paul was always adventurous. His strong curiosity of life and cultural customs motivated him to leave Louisiana in his early 20’s and travel across the United States to experience every culinary environment possible. From an Indian reservation all the way to the finest, five-star restaurant, Chef Paul learned to love, appreciate and blend the flavors of his younger years with those of many other cultures.


PEREZ HILTON - CELEBRITY BLOGGER

Miami, Florida and Cuban native Perez Hilton is the Internet's most beloved celebrity, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle columnist and blogger. Currently residing in Hollywood with his precious mini goldendoodle Teddy Hilton, the “L.A. Times” has called Perez, "like `US Weekly’, the `Star’, the `Enquirer’ and `Life & Style’ all rolled into one." Named the #1 web celeb for 2007, 2008, and 2009 by “Forbes” Magazine, one of the 15 most influential Latinos in the United States by “People en Espanol”, and 2009 Hispanic of the Year by “Hispanic” Magazine, Perez’ website www.perezhilton.com garners more than a whopping 300 million hits every month! Having been features in/on the “Time”, “LIFE”, “The View”, “CBS News”, “Dateline”, “CNN”, “E! Entertainment Television”, “Billboard”, “SPIN”, “MTV’s `TRL’ (`Total Request Live’), “In Touch Weekly”, “US Weekly”, “Business Week”, “The Wall Street Journal”, “The New York Times”, “L.A. Times”, “L.A. Magazine”, “Much Music”, “Howard Stern”, “Paper” Magazine, and much more, Perez has created an empire which includes his own record label Perezious Music (introducing acts like Slimmy, Travis Garland, and Semi Precious Weapons). He has also launched his mobile website at m.perezhilton.com, a new fashion website CoCoPerez.com, and two bestselling books “Perez Hilton’s True Bloggywood Stories” and “Perez Hilton’s Red Carpet Suicide”.


CHRISTIE RAMPONE - CAPTAIN OF THE 2012 US WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM

Christie Rampone is recognized as the best defender in the world of women’s soccer. With a decade of experience under her belt, she has defined herself as the leader of the United States Women’s National Team, which remains the #1 ranked team in the world. When not on the soccer field Christie spends all her free time with husband Chris and daughters Rylie and Reece. She enjoys volunteering her time as a soccer and basketball coach. Rampone is a talented seamstress and sewer. Her current obsessions include golfing, cooking, swimming, and reading as much as she can on parenting. She enjoys playing with her two dogs, a black lab named Tiger and a yellow lab named Murphy. Rampone is also a closet reality TV Junkie. Christie was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1975, but grew up in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. As a senior at Point Pleasant Boro High School, she was named New Jersey High School Female Athlete of the Year. During her senior year, Rampone became the first female athlete in the state's history to lead her conference in scoring in three different sports (soccer, basketball and field hockey). This astounding accomplishment would earn her All-State honors in all three sports. Christie is still heralded as one of the finest athletes the state of New Jersey has ever produced. The Newark Star Ledger ranked her No. 4 in their Top 50 High School Athletes of the 20th Century.


STEVE EVANS - THE MOVIE GUY

Latest box office info and news from the world of movies and films…Steve talks about the good, the bad and the ugly. His extensive theatrical experience makes him the right guy to talk about movies and their effect on popular cultures.

GEORGE SHEA - "NATHAN'S HOT DOGS"

Joey Chestnut of San Jose, CA holds the world record for eating 68 Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs and Buns in 10 minutes, and he will seek his sixth straight title this year. Sonya Thomas of Alexandria, VA will defend her title as Female Champion. She consumed 40 Hot Dogs and Buns in 10 minutes last year. According to archives, the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest has occurred each July 4th in Coney Island, NY since 1916, the year Nathan Handwerker opened the legendary restaurant. In recent years, an estimated 40,000 fans have made the pilgrimage to the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island to watch the Nathan's Famous July Fourth Hot Dog Eating Contest in person. The live ESPN telecast of the event drew an audience of 1.95 million viewers in 2011. It was the highest rated telecast since ESPN began broadcasting the event in 2004.


IVANO TOSCANI - ANCHOR BAR

On a Friday night in 1964, Dominic Bellissimo was tending bar at the now famous Anchor Bar Restaurant in Buffalo, NY. Late that evening, a group of Dominic's friends arrived at the bar with ravenous appetites. Dominic asked his mother, Teressa, to prepare something for his friends to eat. They looked like chicken wings, a part of the chicken that usually went into the stock pot for soup. Teressa had deep fried the wings and flavored them with a secret sauce. The wings were an instant hit and it didn't take long for people to flock to the bar to experience this new taste sensation. From that evening on, Buffalo Wings became a regular part of the menu at the Anchor Bar. The phenomenon created in 1964 by Teressa Bellissimo has spread across the globe. Although many have tried to duplicate Buffalo Wings, the closely guarded secret recipe is what makes Frank & Teressa's the proclaimed "Best Wings in the World."


RICK MAYNARD - COLONEL SANDERS AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Fans of KFC's Facebook® Pages around the world can access exclusive content from "Colonel Harland Sanders: The Autobiography of the Original Celebrity Chef." The original manuscript, written by the Colonel himself in 1966 and discovered by accident more than 40 years later, is being launched exclusively on Facebook. The entire book can be downloaded for free at Facebook.com/kfc . It is not available in book stores or via online book sellers. "What's most amazing about the book is that while it was written nearly a half-century ago, both the insightful life lessons and the delicious recipes remain relevant today," said Jason Marker, Chief Marketing Officer for KFC in the United States. "Because of that, our goal is to share the autobiography with as many people as possible, free of charge. We couldn't think of a better way to do that than via Facebook." KFC U.S. Has a robust following on the world's most famous social network, boasting nearly five million Likes at Facebook.com/kfc.

Mouthwatering, tender, and scrumptious that s what you can expect from food that is prepared on a wood-pellet grill. This complete guide and cookbook provides all the information you need to create taste-tempting meals on this unique and amazingly versatile outdoor cooker. Bob Devon, barbecue master Extraordinaire, begins by explaining how you can use a wood-pellet grill as a smoker, grill, barbecue, oven, and broiler to cook virtually any food out of doors. He then kicks off the recipes with a medley of barbecue rubs, marinades, and sauces designed to transform even the most mundane food into a culinary treat. Following this are recipes for steaks; burgers, dogs, and sausages; pork; chicken; turkey; seafood; vegetables; breads and pizzas; and even desserts. And from slow cooked, fall-off-the-bone meats to crispy pizzas, every dish is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. If you think that an outdoor cooker is just for grilling franks and burgers, get ready to learn a whole new way of preparing your favorite foods. The Complete Wood Pellet Barbecue .

JASON ROBERTS - Celebrity Chef   "The Chew"

Jason’s high energy and fabulous sense of humor means he could easily be mistaken for a carefree college student instead of the world-renowned executive chef, author and television personality that he is.  His cheeky nature captivates people on all continents, while his health-conscious culinary skills – currently on display in his cookbooks Elements and Graze: Lots of Little Meals Fast – tantalize taste buds everywhere.  Already famous in Australia and New Zealand for his Channel Nine show, Fresh, Jason was introduced to 16 million Americans on the ABC TV program Good Morning America.  The segment became a hit on line, and Jason’s American career took off.  Today Jason is the latest addition to the daytime food talk show, The Chew where he travels the country in search of all things food, a welcomed addition, working alongside Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Daphne Oz and Clinton Kelly.

Happy Fathers Day!

As Chef de Cuisine of Bouchon in Beverly Hills, Rory Herrmann is responsible for the daily supervision of the kitchen and staff, in addition to ensuring that the restaurant's high standards are met in every dish. Previously, Rory served as the Private Dining Chef for Per Se, Chef Thomas Keller's fine dining restaurant in New York City. In this position, he was responsible for the culinary preparation and execution of all large parties and offsite events. He first joined Per Se as Chef de Partie when the restaurant opened in 2004. Rory is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan. He has worked under notable chefs in the industry, including 3-star Michelin Chef Alain Ducasse at his eponymous restaurant at the Essex House and at the more casual Mix; as well as for Chef Dan Barber at Blue Hill Restaurant, all located in New York City. He also worked for several years in the kitchens of the Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah.  A California native, Rory is a firm believer in giving back to the community and actively contributes his culinary talents in helping raise funds and awareness for charitable organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, March of Dimes and the Starlight Children's Foundation.
Summer Supper's- Return to the French Classics which is taking place on Sunday through the Summer and served family style. Each week has a different dish from a different region of France. Also, with Father's Day that weekend, we would love to discuss the Father's Day special.

 Chef Alexandra “Alex” Guarnaschelli - Food Network




Executive Chef Stefano Cordova - Au Bon Pain

Au Bon Pain, the international café bakery and a leader in the fast casual restaurant category specializing in serving delicious foods with warm hospitality, announced today the introduction of 11 reinvented sandwiches that bring this American staple, and all of its layers, to a whole new level. After months of perfecting a new “Sandwich2.0 Method,” Au Bon Pain is now officially unveiling the newly crafted sandwich line, the creation of Executive Chef Stefano Cordova. “This is one of the biggest changes our menu has seen,” said Maria Feicht, Au Bon Pain’s Chief Branding Officer. “Chef Cordova has transformed our sandwich menu by combining ingredients to create distinctively delicious new flavors and by completely reinventing the way we construct our sandwiches.” The new Au Bon Pain sandwiches have been redesigned to reflect the role sandwiches often play in America: a complete meal. Au Bon Pain sandwiches have been reevaluated and rebuilt from scratch to ensure that each one has the traditional components of a main course, including delicious, fresh baked breads, fresh vegetables and quality proteins, like antibiotic-free turkey and black Angus roast beef, as well as bright and bold dressings. Designed for the last bite to be as scrumptious as the first, Cordova compares the new sandwich building method to architecture.  “With each layer, we achieve the right balance of flavors and textures made from quality ingredients, turning the simple sandwich into a very satisfying meal,” said Chef Cordova. “Everything is factored in – the size and texture of the bread, the sharpness of the cheese, the density of the protein, the acidity of the spread and the crunch of the vegetable – to make every bite perfect. This ideal balance is what we’ve achieved with our new ‘Sandwich2.0 Method,’ and it’s the basis of how we carefully craft all of our new sandwiches.”   Additional information about Au Bon Pain,  headquartered in Boston, may be found at www.aubonpain.com.


Piano Phenomenon Alfredo Rodriguez – Playboy Jazz Festival

 2012 PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL TO PRESENT WORLD CLASS LINEUP OF GRAMMY WINNERS, JAZZ ICONS, AND RISING STARS,  SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH & 17TH AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Headliners include Ramsey Lewis, Robin Thicke, Ozomatli, 
Sheila E., Boney James and Christian McBride

Bringing an international flavor to the Festival are the Global Gumbo All-Stars. A creation of the legendary Quincy Jones, the group features acclaimed bassist Richard Bona, noted guitarist Lionel Loueke, drummer Francisco Mela, and young piano phenomenon Alfredo Rodriguez, in a rotating ensemble of top singers and musicians from around the world. Born in Cameroon, bassist Richard Bona has worked as the musical director for Harry Belafonte and toured with Pat Metheny as a percussionist and vocalist. A native of West Africa, Lionel Loueke has performed with Herbie Hancock, Angelique Kidjo, Wayne Shorter, Santana and Sting. Cuban drummer Francisco Mela is a favorite among such elite jazz musicians as Joe Lovano, John Scoffield and others. Since being discovered by Quincy Jones at the Montreux Jazz Festival, young pianist and Jones’ protégé, Alfredo Rodriguez has sky rocketed to success, performing with such legendary jazz artists as Herbie Hancock, and McCoy Tyner, playing many of the world’s top jazz Festivals, including the Playboy Jazz Festival in 2009.






STEVE EVANS - THE MOVIE GUY

Latest box office info and news from the world of movies and films. Steve talks about the good, the bad and the ugly. His extensive theatrical experience makes him the right guy to talk about movies and their affect on popular cultures

Brandon Nickens has been in the reality TV/game show business for over twelve years. In 1999, he began his career at MTV Networks climbing the ranks and becoming an associate producer, when he realized that production was not for him. His love for people then brought him to reality casting. Brandon has worked on hit shows such as: "The Apprentice", "Deal or No Deal", "The Bachelor", and "Extreme Makeover:  Weight Loss Edition". He has cast NBC's "The Biggest Loser" for the past 12 seasons. He has been referred to as a weight loss casting specialist, do to casting over 18 seasons of reality weight loss shows. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he still lives today.

CHEF TIM LOVE - FOOD & WINE CLASSIC ASPEN, CO 

 Celebrity Chef Tim Love, famous for his roles on “Top Chef Dallas” and “Iron Chef America” and beloved for his freewheeling Texas personality and signature urban western cuisine, will be celebrating delicious food and memorable moments live from America’s premiere culinary event~the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado~one of the nation’s largest, favorite, and most respected food festivals! Having been a judge on the popular “Food Network” television series “Best in Smoke”, Tim will share with your listeners some of his family food traditions and recipe secrets demonstrating how to use simple, quality ingredients to put a delicious spin on some of America’s favorite classic summer dishes!  Tim will also discuss this year’s Food & Wine Classic and the events that he is looking most forward to. In addition, Tim will reveal where your listeners can go for a behind-the-scenes, exclusive insider’s look at this year’s Food & Wine Classic, showing your listeners how they can bring the delicious food enjoyed at the Classic home to their own tables through recipe demonstrations and chef secrets.  Classic consists of three days of cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, entrees, appetizers, and desserts, and panel discussions by world-class chefs and wine experts. Event attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy. Lauded as America’s premier culinary event, the Food & Wine Classic consists of three days of cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, entrees, appetizers, and desserts, and panel discussions by world-class chefs and wine experts. Celebrity chef Tim Love, beloved as much for his freewheeling personality as his signature urban western cuisine, has been featured on numerous television shows, including “Top Chef Dallas” and “Iron Chef America”, and has been a judge on the popular “Food Network” television series “Best in Smoke”. His inspired and innovative dishes (including everything from wild boar to rattlesnake) have earned critical and popular acclaim, and his charm and southern hospitality are always on display, whether it is at his Dallas/Fort Worth-area restaurants “The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro” and “The Love Shack” or at culinary events and cultural festivals around the world such as the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and Austin City Limits (for which he serves as official chef). A supporter of such charitable causes as Burgers 4 Babies and Spoons Across America, Tim has become the de facto culinary ambassador for the state of Texas, always doing his fans and family proud.


Jake Reid - Expedia Outdoor Expert

Live remote from the mountains of Colorado with Jake Reid who is the outdoor expert at Expedia. Jake is going to be discussing the best deals for booking a trip outdoors and in general coming into and out of any city. During the segment, Jake will discuss:
•Fathers Day quick travel tips
•Traveling with Kids and going out doors for the first time
•The best deals coming into and out of your neck of the woods.
•How to maximize your vacation without maxing out your bank account.
We will be conducting this live from the mountains of Colorado


 Melissa d’Arabian - THE FOOD NETWORK


“The Food Network’s” “TEN DOLLAR DINNERS” Host and Winner of the Most Recent “THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR” Melissa d’Arabian Serves Up Easy, Delicious, and Healthy Meal Ideas




 EXECUTIVE CHEF MARK BUCHER - BGR: THE BURGER JOINT

Mark Bucher is the originator and executive chef of BGR: The Burger Joint, and has significant experience in the restaurant industry. Mr. Bucher started his career in commercial real estate, working with national restaurant chains with their site selection, construction and maintenance. Mr. Bucher was Mid-Atlantic Vice President of Real Estate for Allied Domecq USA, operator of Dunkin Donuts franchises.  After this period, Mr. Bucher was brought in to handle real estate for a very fast growing bagel franchisor. He ultimately became COO of American Bagel Company, the parent of Chesapeake Bagel Bakery, and was part of the team that grew that chain from 20 to 340 stores in 3 years, and then successfully sold the chain to AFC Enterprises.  Mr. Bucher took home the title of Grand Champion at the 2009 Summit Food & Wine Festival in New York, beating some of the best chefs in New York City and the country for this coveted prize. He most recently competed in Rachael Ray’s annual Burger Bash at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival.




 

Omaha Steaks’ Senior VP Todd Simon 

LEO BORRELLO - Love in the Wild