He’s toned down the tats to be sure, but this guy obviously is so impressed with himself that he should be permanently enshrined in the HotChickswithDouchebags Hall of Fame. Whether he truly qualifies as a “celebrity chef” is doubtful (his food doesn’t even make the playoffs), but the Rio has staked a lot on his tough-guy–Sopranos-wannabe-chef reputation….so we thought we’d let you bask in his aura one more time. But come on Steve… let’s face it….the Sopranos are soooo 2006 wouldn’t you agree?
Hot Hostess Watch – Vintner Grill
Okay…maybe Peter Varela, the G.M. of VG isn’t exactly Ricardo Montalban (but then again, ELV ain’t no Tyrone Power either), but Nicole — definitely qualifies for our Hot Hostess Watch of the week. Showing true professionalism, she works the front bar/seating area of VG with an untiring smile, grace and skills that would make even Andalusian surstromming served on Peruvian tunnbrod with a heaping side of Sardinian lutefisk taste good.
The best bread in town…
…might be these tasty mini-baguettes at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon.