Ellen's TV Show on Oprah.com

I am participating in a contest on Oprah's new channel to get a TV show. SAUCE! is the name of the show. Please click on the link to access the 3 minute video. The show will feature the talents of the Hip Hostess NYC, a top chef and mixologist to create the ultimate party. We demonstrate a cocktail and recipes for sauces and how to display your dishes in the most creative way. Cocktail brands, special food products, tableware, glassware, appliances, and anything that contributes to creating a party will all be showcased. Plus the most creative recipes of chefs and mixologists will form the body of the show.
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That’s a Lotta Bull

Get a taste of the San Fermín Festival of Pamplona right here in Manhattan at 200 Park Avenue in the Met Life Building from July 6th to the 14th. Chef Josh Dechellis of La Fonda del Sol is celebrating the Running of the Bulls with some interesting fare. Where else can you try a Bull’s Tail Slider (made with braised oxtail), a Bull’s Head Salad (made with shaved terrine of bull’s head) and other traditional tapas such as Shaved Asparagus with Young Manchego, Marmalade with Tempranillo and Dates, Spicy Potatoes, and a selection of Spanish meats (Cured Pork Loin, Chorizo, Salchichón, Fuet Catalán). All this with a great selection of Spanish summer wines and the actual bull-running broadcast on the televisions in the tapas lounge and bar. See more details about the Festival itself at this link, where this dramatic photo from photographer Mikel Urmeneta came from.

WORLD CUP at Macao

New York City is getting ready for World Cup frenzy starting June 11th and continuing to July 12th. Scream for your team at Macao Trading Co. in Tribeca, who will be broadcasting every game live on their 10 x 10 screen, the largest in Manhattan. They will be open for 3 showings a day, starting with the early bird 7:30am games, then the 10:00am and 2:00pm matches. Click here to see the full schedule. FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) 2010 World Cup is being hosted by South Africa this year, with 32 countries participating: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Korea, Paraguay, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia (my heritage!), Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay. Macao Trading Co. offers the FIFA SPECIAL—a sandwich with beer, coffee or juice, all for just $10. Other specials include $5 beers and $6 sandwiches.

Iron Chef America: Watch it in Brooklyn

Chef Pierre Thiam plans to watch his bout on Food Network's Iron Chef America in style—and hopes you will join him! On Thursday, June 24th Le Grand Dakar will be swaying to the sounds of Jojo Kuo and the Afrobeat Collective, and Mandekalu while serving up signature Senegalese dishes—like Oven Roasted Dates Stuffed with Spiced Lamb and Black Eye Pea Fritters to name a few. All this for only $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. Unlimited sangria is included, and there is cash bar available. You will feel like you’ve gone on a trip faraway, but you’ll only be on 285 Grand Avenue, between Clinton Place and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. Buy tickets at this link. If you want to learn to cook like Pierre, be sure to get a copy of his book, Yolele! Recipes from the Heart of Senegal published by Lake Isle Press.

dinner with the STAR

I can’t think of a more fun way to end the weekend than having a fantastic meal, good company and a food competition to watch. The Harrison in Tribeca, where Amanda Freitag is chef, has been hosting viewings of The Next Iron Chef, as Amanda advanced into the final four. Friends and fans gathered around to see this talented chef, and watch her reactions as she viewed the episodes she taped a few months back. Of course, while I was there I had to take advantage of not only being able to see the food, but to taste it. Top photo is the Shrimp Cake, which was a crunchy delight. To see more of what happened that night, click here.

stomp your way to the top

Be sure to tune into a new reality show on PBS. Yes, even PBS cannot resist the temptations of pushing participants to their limits. This show will feature 12 contestants, who all share a passion for wine and winemaking, and compete to win the chance to create their very own wine label. Check out the website for details. Season One begins in September 2009. You just missed casting for Season Two, so you have time to hone your skills and knowledge and go for a spot on Season Three. See more photos from the launch party at Rayuela here.

Hip Hostess NYC: NOW on Facebook

The Hip Hostess has a travel photo log on Facebook. See HipHostess Nyc for the full picture.