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CELEBRITY PRESENTERS: 2nd Annual TASTE AWARDS
The 2nd Annual TASTE AWARDS (aka the TASTY Awards) were presented to the winners by some of the most exciting names in food and fashion media and industry.
Celebrity presenters include:
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Host: Zane Lamprey
As seen on: The Travel Channel, HDNet
Programs: “Three Sheets”, "Drinking Made Easy"
Bio: Zane Lamprey is constantly being told he has the best job in the world. As host of the cult sensation “Three Sheets,” Zane’s job is to travel around the world and drink. After four seasons, Zane has thrown back a few (and sometimes a few too many) in over 50 countries. As he drinks with the locals, viewers learn about the culture, people and spirits of the region.
Zane can also be seen on the imbibing travelogue, “Drinking Made Easy”, which premieres on HDNet on October 6, 2010. The 24 episodes, which follow his national 53-city live comedy tour (also called Drinking Made Easy), highlight the drinking cultures and customs of U.S. cities. Zane is about to embark on another tour, Sing the Booze, to debut his new album of drinking songs, while hitting 30 cities across the US in the fall of 2010. Previously, Zane hosted “Have Fork, Will Travel” on the Food Network, where he traveled around the world and ate. |
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Presenter: Leslie Sbrocco
As seen on: PBS
Programs: "Check Please"
Bio: Leslie Sbrocco is a libations and lifestyle expert whose approach to food, wine, and travel is both educational and entertaining. As a regular guest on NBC's Today show and news programs around the country, she spreads the gospel about enjoying life.
She has won a Tasty Award, the James Beard Award and three Emmy awards for her role as host of PBS tv's "Check Please!" Sbrocco has penned two books about wine and is a wine consultant and nationally recognized speaker.
Leslie is also the founder of a new multi-media company, Thirsty Girl.com. |
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Presenter: Chef Tanya Holland
As seen on: The Food Network, The Cooking Channel
Programs: "Melting Pot"
Bio: Celebrity Chef Tanya Holland has been a visionary force in the culinary world for over 20 years. With an eye on elevating the cuisine of her heritage, Tanya pioneered the popular "new soul/southern cuisine" movement. Her incredible resume includes receiving a Grand Diploma from La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine in Burgundy, France; television host on The Food Network's Melting Pot (now showing on The Cooking Channel), cookbook author (New Soul Cooking ), culinary instructor, and much, much more. Tanya is the chef/owner of the legendary Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, CA.
She is currently on the Chef's Council for The Center for Culinary Development. In 2010, Tanya was inducted as a Les Dames d'Escoffier.
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Presenter: Chef Nathan Lyon
As seen on: Fit TV, Discovery Health Channel, PBS, The Food Network
Programs: "A Lyon in the Kitchen", "Growing a Greener World", "The Next Food Network Star"
Bio: Chef Nathan Lyon is known to viewers across the country for his simple, innovative cuisine featuring fresh, local ingredients. Among the final four on the second season of The Next Food Network Star, he is the chef of Growing A Greener World (PBS), the creator and host of A Lyon in the Kitchen (Discovery Health and Fit TV) and appears as a guest chef / expert on Real Simple Real Life (TLC) and Home Made Simple (TLC).
Nathan holds a BS in Health Science from James Madison University as well as a Culinary Arts Degree from Le Cordon Bleu. |
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Presenter: Bobby Bognar
As seen on: The History Channel
Programs: "Food Tech"
Bio: Restaurateur Bobby Bognar has been in the food service industry for over 25 years in every job from dishwasher to busser, server to bartender, and manager to restaurant owner.
Bobby made his impact in the world of food television programming in 2010 by hosting the series, "Food Tech," on History Channel, where he travels the world breaking down America's favorite meals ingredient by ingredient. Bobby Bognar and his Executive Chef wife, Mayet Cristobal, live in Hollywood, CA with their son Max. |
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Presenter: Candice Kumai
As seen on : Lifetime Television, TLC
Programs: "Cook Yourself Thin", "Home Made Simple"
Bio: Host of "Cook Yourself Thin," and founder and creative artist behind StilettoChef.com, Candice Kumai encourages men and women of all ages to obtain optimum health and wellness through their food.
After her appearance on the premiere season of Bravo’s "Top Chef", Candice became the Host of Lifetimes hit series, “Cook Yourself Thin” and contributing writer to the #1 New York Times bestseller, “Cook Yourself Thin: Skinny Meals You Can Make in Minutes.” She is currently the newest host to TLC’s “Home Made Simple,” food TV personality for Cooking Channel’s “Unique Eats” and writes for various food and lifestyle publications, including her new publication, "Pretty Delicious Cookbook".
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Presenter: Brian Boitano
As seen on : The Food Network
Programs: "What Would Brian Boitano Make?"
Bio: On his Food Network show, "What Would Brian Boitano Make?", Brian takes viewers on a reality cooking adventure as he creates amazing food for a new event in each episode focusing on innovative but accessible dishes, as well as demonstrates his culinary skills and talent for one-of-a-kind entertaining.
Few athletes have enjoyed the artistic and popular success that figure skater Brian Boitano has achieved since winning the gold medal for the United States at the 1988 Winter Olympics Games in Calgary, Canada. Brian, a three-time Olympian, has won more than 50 titles and was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, and the National Italian-American Hall of Fame. Brian won a primetime Emmy Award for his starring role in the HBO movie "Carmen on Ice."
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Presenter: Chef Daniel Green
As seen on:
ShopNBC
Programs: "Kitchen Takeover"
Bio: Coming Soon |
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Presenter: Luciene Salomone
As seen on: WE tv
Programs: "You're Wearing That?!?"
Bio: "YOU’RE WEARING THAT?!?" host Luciene provides input and inspiration to the women as they re-style the other’s wardrobe and learn to feel confident in what they wear.
A professional fashionista (and mother to her own stylish 10-year-old), Luciene is the former Director of Special Services for Bergdorf Goodman and a graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Part referee, part therapist and part stylist, Luciene helps the women to make some much-needed changes in their wardrobes.
Luciene also hosts WEtv.com’s
"FASHIONISTA ON THE STREET" Web Series |
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Presenter: Amy Paffrath
As seen on: E! Entertainment Television
Programs: "E! News"
Bio: Coming Soon |
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Presenter: Chef Kevin Roberts
As seen on: TLC
Programs: "BBQ Pitmasters"
Bio: Host of TLC's "BBQ PITMASTERS," Kevin Roberts is an executive chef, TV personality and the author of cookbooks Munchies and Kissing in the Kitchen. He is also the owner of three sports bars in the San Diego area, with a fourth to open soon. An avid sports enthusiast and tailgater, Kevin knows how to grill with the best of them.
A regular contributor to national media outlets and a regular judge and host and food competitions, he was also a contestant on "Next Food Network Star." |
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Presenter: Jeannie Mai
As seen on: Style Network
Programs: "How Do I Look?"
Bio: An experienced makeup artist, fashion expert and actress, Jeannie Mai delivers her exuberant personality and unbridled talent to Style as host of How Do I Look?, the network's hit fashion-intervention series.
Mai launched her career as a successful celebrity stylist, with a roster of clients including Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys and Rosario Dawson. She was host on Stir, an Asian-American magazine-style show on International Channel Networks. The program picked up its first Emmy nomination in 2005. She has been busy ever since. In 2009, Mai joined Extra as a correspondent and weekend cohost and also appeared on Style's What I Hate About Me and Lucky Shops, TLC's 10 Years Younger and USA Network's Character Fantasy.
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Presenter: Aida Mollenkamp
As seen on: The Food Network, The Cooking Channel
Programs: "Ask Aida", "FoodCrafters"
Bio: Aida Mollenkamp is the host of the Food Network’s popular program “Ask Aida”, where she shares her knowledge of food while dishing out culinary therapy, and on “Foodcrafters,” for the Food Network's new sister network, the Cooking Channel. In “Foodcrafters,” Aida leaves the kitchen to uncover handmade food finds from around the nation.
Aida has worked everywhere from a gourmet deli and California Pizza Kitchen to the Hotel Bel Air and online food magazine CHOW.com. She also studied Hospitality Management at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, Aida worked at Ernst & Young in Hotel and Restaurant Consulting, and graduated with a Grand Diplôme from Le Cordon Bleu Paris. In January 2005, Aida joined CHOW.com as the Food Editor. She regularly appeared in instructional videos for the site, ran the test kitchen, worked as a lead food stylist and developed recipes and story ideas.
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Presenter: Peter Ishkhans
As seen on: Style Network
Programs: "Peter Perfect"
Bio: "Peter Perfect" host Peter Ishkhans embodies a style and aesthetic that has made him the stylist of choice for Hollywood's hottest stars to rock and roll legends. His client roster includes Eva Mendes, Eva Longoria, Amy Adams, Alyssa Milano and Benjamin Mackenzie, among others, and began with George Harrison, Billy Idol, Robert Plant, and Marianne Faithfull.
In addition to his busy schedule at the Peter Ishkhans at Joseph Martin Salon in Beverly Hills, Ishkhans has been lending his expertise and cheeky Brit wit to many national TV shows, including the Style Network's hit series Split Ends. He also cohosted Style's Fashion Police and has appeared in How Do I Look?, Style Her Famous and more. Other show appearances include Oprah, America's Top Model, E! Emmy and Oscar Countdown, Extreme Makeover, E! Fashion Police and TV Candy.
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Presenter: Darryl Robinson
As seen on: The Cooking Channel
Programs: "Drink Up"
Bio: As host of "Drink Up" on The Cooking Channel, Darryl Robinson, aka "DR Mixologist," is truly inspired by innovative cocktail making, and is recognized for his natural talent in cocktail design.
Darryl serves as a consultant to many bar and restaurant owners looking to create an exemplary cocktail experience at their venues. He is also an active member of the US Bartender’s Guild, The International Bartenders Association and the Museum of the American Cocktail. He has been featured in the NY Daily News, NY Times, Business Week, Essence, NY Post, Huffington Post, San Francisco Weekly, Black Book, Real Simple, USA Today and Black Enterprise and on FineLiving.com.
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Presenter: Fabio Viviani
As seen on: Bravo
Programs: "Top Chef", "Top Chef All Stars"
Bio: Fabio Viviani, is the owner of Café Firenze in
Moorpark, California and Firenze Osteria in
Toluca Lake, California. He was a Fan Favorite on "Top
Chef" Season 5, as well as the stand-
out chef on Top Chef, Season 5, which was
nominated three times for the 2009
Emmys. He has also been a recognized celebrity chef with ongoing appearances nationwide at culinary events, television, and radio.
Fabio’s first cookbook, 'Café Firenze
Cookbook, Mangia e Bevi', penned with
business partner and best pal since the age of
12, Jacopo Falleni has been a huge hit with
rave reviews.
Fabio is working on another
book, ‘My Son is On Google, Recipes & Memories
from an Italian Mom’ due out fall, 2012.
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Presenter: Manouschka Guerrier
As seen on: Food Network
Programs: "Private Chefs of Beverly Hills"
Bio: Coming Soon
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