The Restaurant News

Okay, take the idea of Shark Tank , mix it with the Top Chef folks, offer a great grand prize and hope for the best.

Oh, there was a new Top Chef last night. It's still on my TiVo. Discuss it happily in the comments, and I'll happily ignore you until I catch up.

Houlihan's General Manager Rich Levenhagen holds Margarita Marinated Grilled Shrimp served on Panzenella Salad, left, and Seared Ahi Tuna Salad.

The business partnership between celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito and financier Jeffrey Chodorow ultimately turned into one high-profile, public food fight.

Rocco DiSpirito has made a name for himself by appearing on shows including "The Restaurant," "The Biggest Loser," and "Rachael Ray." While promoting his new movie " The Ugly Truth " -- where he fittingly plays a mischievous TV chef -- Rocco sat down with us to dispense some tips on cooking with fire.

Amy Edgett/Sierra Sun "Happy" Gilmore accepts first place for the individual category from Paul Duggan at the Truckee Chili Cookoff.

The small kitchen in this area serves fruit juices, Arabic coffee and tea, sweets and Shwarma, plus of course the relaxing Sheesha which can be enjoyed in the Bedoiun Tent in the square.