Is this the worlds best hotel? Jun 23, 2009
Some are celebrities themselves, like chefs Todd English and Rocco Dispirito; others are renowned travel experts, like Esquire columnist John Mariani and "The Today Show's" Peter Greenberg. All board members have one thing in common: They stay in at least 20 five-star hotels every year. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Taste the Hot Dog That Knocked the Others Out of the Park May 21, 2009
On Tuesday, May 19, Rocco DiSpirito was on hand to guest host a grill-out in Times Square to celebrate Oscar Mayer Jumbo Beef Franks being named the best tasting hot dog in a recent national taste test and to help donate $100,000 worth of hot dogs to Feeding America, along with 20,000 hot dogs to City Harvest of NYC. On Wednesday, May 20, Oscar Mayer will give away up to a $1,000,000 worth of hot dogs at oscarmayer ... Oscar Mayer to Give Away up to $1 Million in Hot Dogs To Celebrate Taste Test... (PR Newswire)
"Dancing With The Stars" May 20, 2009
The Other Dancers: Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer Cody Linley and Julianne Hough Maurice Green and Cheryl Burke Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas Toni Braxton and Alec Mazo Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff Misty May-Treanor and Maksim Chmerkovskiy Kim Kardashian and Mark Ballas Ted McGinley and Inna Brayer Jeffrey Ross and Edyta Sliwinska. Season 7 broke age barriers - Disney star Cody Linley became the youngest person ever to compete on the show (though Shawn... (CBS News)
Special Treatment for Chris? Mar 26, 2009
Last night John Lithgow, Elaine Stritch, Bob Balaban, Lily Rabe, and even chef Rocco diSpirito were in the audience at the after party at Sardi s.. Hanging around Sardi s, waiting for the reviews to come in, seemed a little like a movie about Broadway. (Fox News)
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The Blue Team then loses the first challenge, a cookoff with celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito. But things start looking up when trainer Bob takes the Blue Team to 24 Hour Fitness for a workout. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Top Chef Episode 14, The Finale Feb 27, 2009
Ti Martin from Commanders Palace, Gail, Fabio, Rocco diSpirito, Hugo Keller from Fleur de Lys. Hosea starts with red fish on corn cake, creole remoulade on a little glass. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
What the Heck? Struggling for steak at Wolfgang's Feb 16, 2009
Arie, former wrestler and actress Stacy Keibler ("The Weapon of Mass Seduction"), petulant TV chef Rocco DiSpirito ... Arie, former wrestler and actress Stacy Keibler ("The Weapon of Mass Seduction"), petulant TV chef Rocco DiSpirito. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'Top Chef': Leah cooks her last meal Feb 13, 2009
From Rachael Ray to Rocco DiSpirito, these celebrity chefs know how to turn up the heat in the kitchen. more photos. (MSNBC -- News)
Hot stuff: Television cooking shows teach how to take the shortcut to a lover's heart this Valentine's Day Feb 10, 2009
The panel of judges consists of famed food critics and chefs with a guest judge, like superstar restaurateurs Rocco DiSpirito or Eric Ripert. Elimination challenges deal with all aspects of today's kitchen maven - technique, taste, on-camera personality - while dealing with the pressure cooker of the contest. (Daily Orange, NY)
Where is Americas best hotel? Feb 7, 2009
Some are celebrities, like new-media baroness Arianna Huffington and chefs Todd English and Rocco Dispirito; others are noted travel industry professionals, like the Today Shows Peter Greenberg and Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler. All board members have one thing in common: They stay in at least 20 five-star hotels every year. (MSNBC -- Travel)
MAKING THE SCENE...KISS & FLY Mar 2, 2008
There's no food here, but chefs Rocco DiSpirito and Daniel Boulud have visited to check out new fashion plates. There's another rarity out back: a small patio where smokers can puff away without having to re-enter the roped-off front door. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
30-Sec. Chick Flicks Feb 25, 2008
Big Apple chef Rocco DiSpirito, once star of the culinary reality program "The Restaurant," asked viewers to design their own romantic dinner settings for Bertolli - while fending off ridiculous suggestions from staff. "Hopefully, Bertolli sells cheese, because that was cheesy," said Kirshenbaum. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
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HUNKS MAKE SEXY ENTRANCES - New York Post. Monday, February 25, 2008 Last Update: 06:30 AM EST. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Separatedat birth? Idol look-alikes Feb 23, 2008
Michael Johns & Rocco DiSpirito ... How about chef and The Restaurant star Rocco Dispirito vs. Michael Johns. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ad Track: Eye candy on the red carpet as Oscar's show goes on Feb 18, 2008
In its ad in the show, celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito asks consumers to submit videos at BertolliNightsIn. com that describe a romantic night at home. (USA Today -- Money)
Chefs Heaven Dec 30, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007 Last Update: 06:15 AM EST. DIVINE' INTERVENTIONS FOR 2008. (New York Post -- Gossip)
At home: Stacy London gets stylish in her NYC duplex Nov 23, 2007
Rocco DiSpirito teaches her how to cook. While outfitting her home, London discovered that there are loads of overlapping rules when it comes to determining what not to wear and what not to live in and among. (USA Today -- Life)
Precious Sips Nov 18, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007 Last Update: 05:45 AM EST. GENIUS' STUDY AN ARSE FARCE. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Britney's Blackout At No. 1 Nov 6, 2007
That list included Fran Drescher, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Rocco DiSpirito and fashion designer John Varvatos, all of whom congratulated Borrok on his recent celebration from Tiffany and Co. for being one of their best customers. Sting and the Police rolled their dice, so to speak, and took a big gamble on playing Atlantic City's landmark Boardwalk Center on Saturday night. (Fox News)
Has Britney Spears Found Her Howard K. Stern? Oct 25, 2007
Some of the other presenters include Gay Talese, Sarah Ferguson, Brooke Shields and Tiki Barner, Lorraine Bracco, Jonathan Groff of Spring Awakening, Rocco DiSpirito, Dan Rather and Catherine Crier, Oscar nominee Joan Allen and Karenna Gore Schiff, who accepts the award for her father, Al Gore, and his book, The Assault on Reason. Yes, that s one more award for Al Gore, after the Oscar and the Nobel. (Fox News)
Variety honors Bourne books Oct 16, 2007
Joining him as guests will be Stephen Colbert, Sarah Ferguson, Tina Brown, Joan Allen, Tiki Barber, Nora Roberts, Mary Higgins Clark, Rocco DiSpirito and Karenna Gore Schiff. NBC's Ann Curry and Al Roker will co-host. (Variety)
TV Season Pass Oct 5, 2007
Hung gets Rocco DiSpirito, Casey gets Michelle Bernstein and Dale gets Todd English. The chefs are given 35 minutes to devise menus - prawns and foie gras dominate; lamb, duck and pork belly are likely to be the deciding factors when the three chefs serves the judges each course simultaneously. (Variety)
Northwest meets New York Sep 19, 2007
And you may recognize Chodorow from television: He was Rocco DiSpirito s partner on the reality show The Restaurant. Chodorow isn t exactly mild. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Dueling Roccos Aug 26, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007 Last Update: 07:35 AM EDT. GIVING SOME INK TO TATTOO KINGS. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Today's paint colors sound good enough to eat Jul 14, 2007
" Ford also hired the chef Rocco DiSpirito to appear in a TV commercial. Other colors visually suggest sports beverages, like Gatorade, including the '60s-style orange seen in the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro show cars. Chrysler and Dodge have revived colors from the Mopar palette of '60s muscle cars, punny fruit-flavored hues with all the subtlety of Kool-Aid: Go Man Go (orange), SubLime and Top Banana. Nissan's collaboration with the fashion designer Marc Ecko produced a vehicle in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
On the Lot is on the edge of cancellation Jul 3, 2007
Q: Is that show "The Restaurant" with Rocco Dispirito ever going to come back on. If not, what has become of the actual restaurant. (MSNBC -- News)
We Hear . . . May 6, 2007
THAT Rocco DiSpirito and Kerrie Washington were the last celebs shot by Polaroid artist/photographer Jeremy Kost for Warren-Tricomi's Fund-raising coffee-table book, tentatively titled "The Beauty Within". THAT America's Next Top Model, CariDee English, has signed on to be the spokesperson for the National Psoriasis Foundation, making her one of the few "Next Top Model" girls to actually get a job after the show. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Plus: The Restaurant-Failure Myth Apr 16, 2007
"Do you know me?" asked Rocco DiSpirito in a 2003 TV spot for American Express. "I'm a chef who already runs two restaurants in New York. Now I'm opening a third on national television in a time when nine out of 10 restaurants fail in the first year.". (BusinessWeek)
Help for homemade meals can come from a bottle or can Mar 21, 2007
95), Rocco DiSpirito, of TV's "The Restaurant" fame, freely uses boxed flavored couscous, packaged hummus and jarred sauces. The Food Network's "Quick Fix Meals" host and author Robin Miller also embraces pantry shortcuts like tubed polenta and canned chipotle peppers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Full Story Feb 22, 2007
Chodorow said Bruni and other Times food writers have been critical of him since his disastrous collaboration with Rocco DiSpirito a few years ago. Bruni told Page Six he understood Chodorow's frustration, but insisted, "I'm just giving my honest opinions. I am not out to get him . . . I've never met him." Of all the irate restaurateurs who've gone after him, Bruni added, "This is one of the more interesting reactions I've seen.". (New York Post -- Gossip)
Celebrity chef congratulates Columbus with a classy lunch Feb 17, 2007
Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito was on the line dishing up platefuls of his mom's special recipe along with garlic toast and lettuce salad ... Rocco DiSpirito arrived at the school about an hour before the meal to help with final preparations. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Chicken with Tomato, Basil and Crispy Parmigiano Cracker Feb 14, 2007
Rocco DiSpirito Feb. 14, 2007 12:00 AM. Vegetable oil spray 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 pound spaghettini 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 pound thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 medium garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups low-sodium, whole peeled tomatoes, drained (reserve 1/2 cup liquid) 12 basil leaves, torn. (AZCentral -- Home)
Rustico chef touts 'everyday food' Feb 12, 2007
"We've gotten away from traditions. We need to get back to rediscovering the past." Before the 39-year-old chef signed on with Rustico this month, he worked at several noted New York restaurants, including Union Pacific, as sous chef under Rocco DiSpirito, Le Cirque under Sylvan Portay and An American Place under Larry Lorgione. Most recently, he worked at Zola and the Oval Room in Northwest. (Washington Times)
Brady made a quick pass at Bundchen Jan 26, 2007
There was a time when Rocco DiSpirito thought he might live in Boston forever. "I loved it," the star of NBC's ill-fated reality show "The Restaurant" told us yesterday. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Affleck on both sides of the camera Jan 18, 2007
In addition to Williams, others attending include TV chef Rocco DiSpirito, ex-"Apprentice" boss Carolyn Kepcher, buxom whistle-blower Erin Brockovich, comedian Jimmy Tingle, and "Must Love Dogs" author Claire Cook. What's old is new again. (Boston Globe)
Acqualina Resort Celebrates Grand Opening with Pucci Runway Show and Silent Auction Benefiting Safe Horizon Jan 13, 2007
WHEN: Sunday, January 14 Sunset cocktail at 6 p.m. followed by Pucci's spring/summer runway show, Mediterranean buffet and silent auction WHERE: Acqualina, A Rosewood Resort 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach 305-918-8000; WHO: Slated to attend the weekend soiree: -- Washington D.C. socialite Mary Ammons, granddaughter of (radio/tv host) Arthur Godfrey (41st Street is named for him); -- Actress Diane Neal (Law and Order SVU); -- Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito -- Author Jill Kargman, (Wolves... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Waterloo students win national canned food drive honor Jan 9, 2007
Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito will visit the school next month and cook lunch for the 317 students as well as faculty and staff. Nationally, 50,000 students from 96 participating schools donated a total of 1. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
