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2014 Chicago Chef’s Hall of Fame Inductees: Kornick, Izard, Gand, Stefani

Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
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In short interviews with Chicago Chef’s Hall of Fame inductees Stephanie Izard, Michael Kornick, Gale Gand and Phil Stefani, we discussed how the Chicago culinary scene has developed over the years, where it is going and how it compares to other international cities around the globe, as well as advice for young chefs and a Read more…

Woody Allen

Monday, October 13th, 2014
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Metropolitan Capital Bank sponsored a private screening in Chicago of Woody Allen’s newest film, “Magic in the Moonlight” and, in a rare appearance, Woody Allen chatted with host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART on the red carpet. Share This!

Academy Award Winnery Kevin Kline

Monday, October 13th, 2014
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Elysabeth Alfano, host of Fear No ART, talks to Kevin Kline on the Chicago International Film Festival Red Carpet. Share This!

Hollywood Director Jon Turteltaub

Monday, October 13th, 2014
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Host of The Dinner Party and Fear No ART, Elysabeth Alfano speaks with Hollywood Director Jon Turteltaub, who even offers her a job! Share This!

Morgan Freeman

Monday, October 13th, 2014
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Actor Morgan Freeman speaks with host of Fear No ART and The Dinner Party, Elysabeth Alfano, on the red carpet in Chicago before receiving the coveted Renaissance Award from the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. June 7th, the day of the interview, was declared Morgan Freeman Day Read more…

Food Network’s Jeff Mauro and American Idol Platinum Selling Star, Phillip Phillips

Monday, October 13th, 2014
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The chemistry between Chef Jeff Mauro (Food Network’s “The Kitchen” and “The Sandwich King”) and platinum album selling singer and American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips, is hysterical. Check our quick and funny interview at the Food Network in Concert event at Ravinia and don’t miss Mauro singing an intimate version of Happy Birthday to Phillips Read more…

Jerry Springer, Bill Zwecker and IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan

Sunday, September 28th, 2014
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Did you miss the last Dinner Party with Jerry Springer, Lisa Madigan, Bill Zwecker and Chef Bruce Sherman? Watch the hightlight and performance clips or the full show! Future Dinner Parties are December 1 and January 12. Share This!

Giuliana and Bill Rancic and Chef Psaltis of RPM Steak on The Dinner Party To Go Podcast

Monday, August 18th, 2014
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On this second podcast of “The Dinner Party To Go”, I speak with Giuliana and Bill Rancic and Chef Doug Psaltis at RPMSteak and at Taste of the Nation. Over Tuna & Avocado Poke, Sweet Corn Agnolotti, and Baba au Rhum we talk about being focused, never giving up, what makes a successful restaurant and Read more…

Actor George Wendt, Color Purple’s Felicia Fields, Chef Zimmermann

Monday, August 4th, 2014
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Did you miss the July 10th Dinner Party at Taste of Chicago in Grant Park?  If so, watch the full show or highlights below.  Guests were famed actor George Wendt, Tony Award Nominee Felicia Fields, Windy City Live Social Media Host, Ji Suk Yi and Michelin Star Chef Andrew Zimmerman. “The Dinner Party To Go” Read more…

Woody Allen

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014
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Watch my interview with Academy Award winner, Woody Allen on the Metropolitan Capital Bank sponsored red carpet for his new film, “Magic in the Moonlight”. In this rare appearance in Chicago, he is incredibly candid, warm and insightful sharing his life view, work ethic, strength as an artist and trick to being a successful director. Read more…