Guy Fieri

Bourdain, Ripert Play Devil and Angel in Hartford Appearance

The title of the show, "Good vs. Evil," seemed fitting enough. TV personality, author and former chef Anthony Bourdain is known for his biting, caustic and often profane wit; French chef and culinary star Eric Ripert is stylish and urbane with a...

Tags: Jersey Shore (tv program), Bizarre Foods (tv program), David Letterman, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, ABC (tv network)

The boldness and brilliance of one-star reviews on Amazon.com

A couple of weeks ago at a Tribune-hosted cocktail party in the Loop, I found myself in a conversation with novelist Richard Ford. I was wearing the baseball hat I'm wearing in the photo that runs with this column, and from the corner of my eye I...

Tags: The Godfather: Part II (movie), The Clash (music group), The Godfather (movie), Bradley Cooper, Amazon.com Inc.

Pain, praise for celebrity chefs

Tags: NBC (tv network), Michelin Group, Lifestyle and Leisure, Chicago Restaurants, Newspapers

Celebs who are coming to Lollapalooza, Cee Lo performing at Hard Rock, Joe Jonas hangs out at Studio Paris

It’s hard to predict all of the celebrities who will attend Lollapalooza this year. Unlike a major sporting event in Chicago, the stars in the Lollapalooza crowd aren’t just actors, musicians and athletes with local ties. They’re often...

Tags: Aaron Paul, Sony Corp., Lollapalooza, Breaking Bad (tv program), Black Sabbath (music group)

Lady Gaga spotted in Gold Coast, businesses that turned away 'Mob Wives Chicago,' CM Punk discusses upcoming DVD

The Lady Gaga sightings have continued in Chicago. Gaga was spotted outside her Gold Coast hotel Sunday one week after she was seen having dinner with boyfriend Taylor Kinney, who is in the city filming the pilot for Dick Wolf’s “Chicago...

Tags: Water Tower Place, Lady Gaga, WrestleMania, The Head and the Heart (music group), Chicago Bulls

Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall hit the town, Jason Sudeikis, Olivia Wilde shooting 'Relanxious' in Chicago, 'Mob Wives Chicago' films at Prasino

The Bears’ Jay Cutler welcomed new teammate Brandon Marshall to Chicago by taking him to three of his favorite hangouts Thursday. Cutler and Marshall, who were once teammates on the Denver Broncos, were spotted at Public House, Paris Club’...

Tags: Devin Hester, Marquette Golden Eagles, Jay Cutler, Jason Sudeikis, Olivia Wilde

'Check, Please!' narrows field for new host

At last, after great deliberation and much wringing of hands, David Manilow made a decision. White smoke rose from a pipe outside the window of his Lincoln Park office. He adjusted the zipper on his navy blue garment, splayed his hands on a conference...

Tags: Bob Dylan, Consumer Goods Industries, Food Industry, Elections, John Lennon

The Best - Or Worst - Reviews of Guy Fieri's Restaurant

Updated: Guy Fieri responded angrily to the review on the Today Show Thursday morning. "I just thought it was ridiculous," Fieri said. "That to me, went so overboard...it really seemed like there was another agenda."   By now, you may have seen the...

Tags: CBS Corp., Emily Dickinson, Lifestyle and Leisure, Hamburgers, Food Network (tv network)

Chicago's top celebrity hangouts in 2011

If any of us wondered if celebrities would still visit Chicago after “The Oprah Winfrey Show” ended in May, we now have our answer. Chicago is still a popular destination for film projects — which this year included “Man of...

Tags: LMFAO (music group), Rene Bourque, Hamburgers, Baron Davis, Edwin Jackson

‘Prosecuting Casey Anthony’: Rob Lowe previews film on ‘GMA,’ ‘The View’

Complete 2012 Channel Guide Magazine’s Viewer’s Voice Award Winners

Guy Fieri wins Favorite Foodie in Channel Guide’s 2012 Viewer’s Voice Awards