Cara Thompson, sous-chef of Miami Beach’s incredible SUSHISAMBA, has just won Chopped, the nerve-wracking cooking competition television show on the Food Network. On Tuesday’s episode titled “Redemption Intention,” the four final chefs had to choose mystery ingredients from a picnic basket – Thompson created Kuromitsu Chicken make with enoki mushroom, pickled sea cucumber and soy paper; […]

Ryan Seacrest, jack of all trades, unveiled a new media center at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County last week. The new addition was donated by his Ryan Seacrest Foundation, which builds broadcast media centers inside hospitals to give patients something fun to focus on while recovering from serious illnesses.

Have you ever been intrigued by something you don’t totally understand? That’s my issue right now with Time Out Chicago’s Dining & Libation Society and their Brunch on Exhibit. It’s basically the new brunch menu at Chef/Partner Tony Mantuano’s Terzo Piano restaurant (159 East Monroe St.) being unveiled and somehow it’s in conjunction with The […]

Legends Hospitality LLC has been selected to run the observation deck on top of NYC’s One World Trade Center, reports Reuters. Once construction is completed in 2014, One World Trade Center, will be the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere. The building sits on land owned by the Port Authority of New York and New […]

A 1,000-year-old Chinese bowl that was initally purchased for a few dollars at a garage sale in New York state sold for more than $2.2 million at auction. Accorded to Sotheby’s, an unammed family bought the “Ding” bowl, which is from the Northern Song Dynasty, for $3 in 2007. After displaying the bowl on their […]

“Gossip Girl” star Chace Crawford was spotted dining at Lavo Italian Restaurant at the Palazzo on Saturday night. Jayson Blair from “The New Normal” was also spotted there.

Jenna Jameson channeled her inner catwoman at a birthday celebration held in her honor at Crazy Horse III gentlemen's club in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Singer Keri Hilson put on a live performance at Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace on Saturday night.

Political comedian Bill Maher kicked off his 2013 residency at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms on Saturday night.

Michael Phelps took in the NCAA college basketball action at Heraea at the Palms with a group of friends on Saturday.

Sugar Factory inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort hosted a meet-and-greet with “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star and recording artist Melissa Gorga on Saturday afternoon.

Couturier to celebrities Debbie Wingham, who launched the world's most expensive Black Diamond Dress last year, has now chosen her favorite city as well as hotel within which to launch the world’s most expensive Red Diamond Abaya.

Arena rock band Def Leppard opened their residency “VIVA Hysteria!” at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Friday night.

Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas celebrated its anniversary party with multi-platinum selling artist Jay Sean.

Entertainment journalist Jason Kennedy helped kick off Tao Group’s commitment to Whole World Water in celebration of World Water Day.

Sunday night fun, get ready. Infuse Your Booze and Get Spicy with E&O Kitchen! Bar Manager and Mixologist Carlos Yturria will host an “Infuse Your Booze” Cocktail Class this Sunday night.

The Outnet.com held a special luncheon at SF's Cookhouse to celebrate their new partnership with Oscar De La Renta. Details inside.

In honor of Def Leppard’s residency VIVA Hysteria!, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed Friday, March 22, as “Def Leppard Day.”