ACTRESS CASSIDY GIFFORD NAMED GODMOTHER OF CARNIVAL CELEBRATION

Continuing a family tradition, Gifford is the daughter of Kathie Lee Gifford who served as Godmother for the Original Carnival Celebration

Carnival Cruise Line today announced that actress Cassidy Gifford will serve as godmother to its newest ship, Carnival Celebration, at the ship's naming ceremony taking place November 20, 2022, in Miami.

Actress Cassidy Gifford will serve as godmother to its newest ship, Carnival Celebration. She was surprised with the news by her mother Kathie Lee Gifford, who was Godmother to Carnival Celebration's namesake, M/S Celebration.

In a video released today, she was surprised with the news by her mother Kathie Lee Gifford, who was Godmother to Carnival Celebration's namesake, M/S Celebration, christened in 1987. Her mother served as Carnival's spokesperson in the company's groundbreaking television campaigns going back to the 1980s, which were the first such network broadcasting advertisements for the cruise industry. Kathie Lee is also a four-time Emmy Award-winning television personality.

Cassidy first started sailing on Carnival as an infant and has many childhood memories of vacationing on Carnival ships with her mother and her father, the late Frank Gifford, who was an NFL and sports broadcasting legend.

"Carnival Cruise Line has been a huge part of our family with my earliest memories taking family trips on Carnival ships," said Cassidy Gifford. "And now to be asked to be Godmother of the namesake ship to the one my mom christened is truly an honor and a blessing. There was no hesitation when my mom asked me, and I can't wait to see this amazing ship in Miami in November."

"I was Carnival's spokesperson for nearly 20 years starting in 1984, a time when I got married and had my children. They joined me on many television shoots on Carnival ships, so we have so many great memories," said Kathie Lee Gifford. "To be able to pass the torch to my daughter Cassidy as she is named Godmother of the new Carnival Celebration makes me so happy, I almost cried!"

Cassidy has been acting from a young age and is best known for her work in the box office hits God's Not Dead and Warner Brothers' The Gallows. She has appeared in many other television and film roles, even winning the prize for Exceptional Emerging Artist at the 2018 Hollywood Film Festival. She currently lives with her husband in Nashville, Tennessee.

"Since our founding in 1972, Carnival Cruise Line has carried generations of guests and has helped millions of families make lasting vacation memories," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "As we cap off our 50th Birthday festivities with the arrival of Carnival Celebration, we are so pleased to also extend our relationship with another generation of the Gifford family and honored that Cassidy will serve as the ship's Godmother. I can't wait to welcome Cassidy and Kathie Lee on board and show off this beautiful new ship. So much has changed in our industry and our company over the past 50 years – it gives new meaning to those words Kathie Lee sang for Carnival – 'if they could see us now!'"

Celebrating all things Carnival, Carnival Celebration will be the line's ultimate 50th Birthday gift when she debuts this November from the redesigned Terminal F at PortMiami. Carnival Celebration will be home to six themed zones and the line's second BOLT roller coaster.

ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE

Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise sector, making a cruise vacation an affordable and popular option for millions of guests. Carnival operates from 14 U.S. and two Australian homeports and employs more than 40,000 team members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival is in process of an exciting period of growth as it welcomes five new ships to its fleet from 2022 to 2024, including Carnival Celebration, which arrives to Miami in November 2022, the culmination of Carnival's 50th birthday festivities.

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UP with @KathieLGifford Kathie Lee Gifford's THE WAY Brings Bible Stories to Life in Musically-Driven Film

Four-Time Emmy Award Winning TV Personality, Screenwriter and Best-Selling Author Brings Her Latest Work to Movie Theaters Nationwide for a Special One Night Event on September 1st

Fathom Events and Kathie Lee Gifford announce the debut of the new musical production, THE WAY, a special one night event coming to theaters Thursday, September 1 at 7:00pm local time. The film highlights key Biblical stories in a modern way by presenting them with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, touching visuals and an all-star group of artists including Nicole C. Mullen, Danny Gokey, Jimmie Allen, Larry Gatlin, BeBe Winans and more.

"I am so excited to bring these extraordinary, epic stories to life on the big screen," said producer Kathie Lee Gifford. "Today's culture tends to view the Bible as an ancient text that is no longer relevant, but my hope is that this film, with modern music and visual storytelling, will reignite the passion for truth in today's culture and in a younger generation."

Watch the trailer for THE WAY here.

Moving stories from the Bible brought to life as you've never seen before written by four-time Emmy award-winning TV personality, actress, and best-selling author Kathie Lee Gifford, and hit songwriters Brett James, Louis York, David Pomeranz, Nicole C. Mullen, and Sal Oliveri. This set of oratorios merges the ancient with the modern - bringing to life biblical stories with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and touching visuals.

Over the course of 4 movements spanning 75 minutes, these pieces revolve around Kathie Lee as our narrator, a symphony orchestra, and a cast of musical stars singing tailor-made roles such as Nicole C. Mullen, Danny Gokey, Jimmie Allen, Larry Gatlin, and BeBe Winans.

Tickets for THE WAY can be purchased online here and at participating theater box offices. For more information on the film visit thewaymusic.com.

Also releasing this fall from best-selling authors Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel is The God of the Way: A Journey into the Stories, People, and Faith That Changed the World Forever (W Publishing, August 30, 2022). Gifford and Sobel partner once again to connect ancient truths to the lives of today's readers in this companion book to the film.

About Fathom Events

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#KathieLeeGifford FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE TO HOST MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON FEATURING EMMY AWARD WINNER KATHIE LEE GIFFORD

Florida Southern College will host its 7th Annual Mother's Day Luncheon in support of The Roberts Academy on Wednesday, May 4. The keynote speaker will be Kathie Lee Gifford, four-time Emmy Award winning former co-host of the fourth hour of NBC's Today show.

The luncheon will take place in the George W. Jenkins Field House at 11:30 a.m. Tickets for the event must be purchased in advance at www.FLSouthern.edu/MothersDay. The event is expected to sell out, and no tickets will be available the day of the event.

Florida Southern to host Mother's Day Luncheon featuring Emmy and Award winner Kathie Lee Gifford.

The event is presented by TECO, NFocus, Murray Equipment Sales, Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory, the Regal Automotive Group, Kathy Abels, and Ginny and Mike Houghton.

Gifford has had a stellar career in the public spotlight, primarily as a television host, first with Regis Philbin on Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee, then with Hoda Kotb on Today. In 2015, Gifford was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame and presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019.

She has also garnered critical acclaim as a playwright, producer, singer, songwriter, actress, and author. She has penned five New York Times bestselling books, including several children's books. Her latest book is "The Jesus I Know, Honest Conversations and Diverse Opinions About Who He Is."  We love Kathie Lee!

Peachy and Kathie Lee

About Florida Southern College

Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. Florida Southern is ranked at #8 among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022 "Best Colleges" guide and is included in The Princeton Review's 2022 Best 387 Colleges guide and the "Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022." The 2021-2022 Colleges of Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern's AACSB accredited Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the College's School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Poets&Quants, U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, and The Princeton Review further laud the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise and the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences as foremost programs in the nation for business and nursing education. Home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, FSC has appeared on The Princeton Review's top 20 "Most Beautiful Campus" national listing for 12 consecutive years. Connect with Florida Southern College.

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NIGHTLIGHT: Literacy Partners May 10 "Evening of Readings" Gala A Star-Studded Success

On May 10, Literacy Partners Annual "Evening of Readings" Gala met and exceeded fundraising goals.  Thanks to the generous support of New York Society and headliners from the worlds of fashion, design and media, Literacy Partners raised substantial funds to help fight adult illiteracy.  We love Literacy Partners and everyone that appreciates the proper use of the English language, which we are of course enthused about, with a name like Whom You Know.  This is such an important cause and in her speech, Barbara Taylor Bradford mentioned that 92 million Americans cannot read, which is a third of our country.   In New York City, Literacy Partners aims to decrease that number one by one and their mission is incredible.

Chaired by celebrated New Yorkers Liz Smith, who was so charming to meet, Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd, this year's event featured best-selling authors Sara Gruen (author of Water for Elephants), David Finkel (Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Good Soldiers), Mary Karr (author of two bestsellers, Liar’s Club and Lit) and Norris Church Mailer (author of Windchill Summer and Cheap Diamonds).  All read aloud from their most recent works.  Karr regaled the crowd with her riveting humor and this was her second time-quite distinctive!  Norman Church Mailer entertained us with her tale of the winter of 1976-77 where she was dreaming of a fur coat and her dream came true in the form of a full length red fox with her initials even in the champagne colored lining.  Of course, since we write about fashion too we loved the story and so did everyone in the audience.

Literacy Partners, New York's only accredited adult literacy organization, honored philanthropists Barbara Taylor Bradford, OBE, and her husband, Robert Bradford for their leadership and dedication in support of adult literacy.   

Literacy Partners students Princeton Hall and Sylvia Valazquez also joined these headliners on stage, reading personal essays explaining the tremendous impact that the organization has had on their lives.   Both were truly inspiring: Hall mentioned his success was in large part to the credit of his sister who was so influential in his recovery and Valazquez touched us all when she said what a pleasure it is to now read to her grandchildren.  Most of us take reading and writing for granted, and Peachy Deegan for one cannot remember what it was like to not be able to read-she's been reading since age 3.  We commend all that learn to read as adults and those that teach them.

Peachy Deegan enjoyed meeting during the lovely cocktail hour:

Liz Smith - looked fabulous in gold

Norman Church Mailer

Dr. Tara Cortes

Kathie Lee Gifford - a genuine delight to chat with and we can't wait to do cocktails with her and Hoda

Frank Gifford

Sherin Hamad

Diane Dennis - supporting her brother

Diana Atwood Johnson - We love people from Connecticut!  She knows our friends in Old Lyme

John Johnson
Patrick McMullen

Other Gala attendees include:  Kathie Lee Gifford and Frank Gifford, Peter Brown, Joni Evans, Leslie Stahl, Mary Higgins Clark, Nina Rennert Davidson and Mitchell Davidson, Yanna Avis, Robert Zimmerman, Les Hinton and Katherine Raymond, Lee Eastman, Carolyn Reidy, Gina Centrello, Michael Morrison, Elizabeth Peabody, Jacqueline Weld Drake, Susan Magrino, Mark Jackson, Cherie Blair and Jane Friedman. 

This is the second year we have been honored to cover this event.  Last year's coverage:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/05/literacy-partners-may-11-evening-of.html 


Peachy's evening was complete with a visit to Swifty's for dinner with Robert.  Their crab salad is amazing and the chocolate mousse the best in the city!

About Literacy Partners:  For 35 years, Literacy Partners has helped thousands of New Yorkers learn the basic reading, writing and math skills needed to succeed in day-to-day living. Through successful collaborations with major corporations, community partners and benefactors, Literacy Partners offers small, welcoming classes taught by enthusiastic, highly trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Partners is the only nationally accredited adult literacy program serving New York City. For more information, visit www.literacypartners.org

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Frankie and Johnnie's Steakhouse Est. 1926 Holiday 2016-17 Our Coverage Sponsored by Fresh Origins

Peter tells us the Shrimp Scampi is also Kathie Lee Gifford's favorite!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Peachy Deegan and Owner Peter Chimos:

"Even better than the movie, especially since we came first, Frankie and Johnnie's is a classic New York steakhouse that is popular with not only visitors to the theater but also the actors themselves.  Kathie Lee loves our shrimp scampi, and Michael Douglas and Tom Selleck love our steak.  When choosing a steakhouse, you could opt for a large corporate atmosphere but our guests believe our personal touch and classy sophistication over our three boutique locations supercedes that kind of success." -Owner Peter Chimos

Fresh Origins is America’s leading producer of Microgreens and Edible Flowers. Combining the benefits of an ideal climate with a deep passion for quality and innovation, Fresh Origins products are sought after by the finest restaurants and top chefs. The farm is located in the picturesque rolling hills of San Diego County, where the near perfect weather allows for production and harvest all year. Fresh Origins produces almost 400 Microgreens, Petitegreens, Edible Flowers, Shoots, Tiny Veggies™ and related items. Many are not available anywhere else, with new introductions nearly every month. Fresh Origins products are on top of the finest cuisine in the world! Fresh Origins supplies distributors of specialty produce who serve fine dining restaurants and resorts nationwide. There are also a few online sources of their products available to private chefs and home cooks. Read our first Culinary Queen interview with Kelly Sasuga:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2013/10/culinary-kings-queens-mover-and-shaker.html

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One of the best things to happen recently was that we finally met Peter Chimos, owner of Frankie and Johnnie's!
Frankie and Johnnie's was first featured in 2012:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2012/06/peachy-picks-frankie-and-johnnies-our.html#.WG-2ffkrLIU
and this is our second visit.
Since January 2016, Frankie and Johnnie's has been located at 320 West 46th Street between 8th and 9th avenues (where B. Smith's used to be...) and it first opened in 1926.
Originally, Frank from Pennsylvania and Johnnie from New York started this as a speakeasy with food and it was known for that from the 1920's to the 1970's.  In the 1970's it became a steakhouse, and Peter Chimos started here in 1977 as a waiter.  In 1985, Peter bought Frankie and Johnnie's with Van Panopoulos, his brother-in-law and together they are the owners today.  Frankie and Johnnie's is highly popular with theater-goers and it should also be popular with you!  Its phenomenal classic cuisine is absolutely delicious and we began with the Frankie and Johnnie's Classic Salad, above.  They thoughtfully put the dressing on the side and the iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, mushrooms and pimentos teamed up for some fantastic nutrition.  It's the perfect chopped salad and it was exactly what we had hoped for.

Oh how we love shrimp, especially when it is scampi!
Peter tells us that this is Kathie Lee Gifford's favorite, and once you taste it too, you'll see why.  Dancing a waltz in house garlic butter, this decadent starter is sublime in flavor, texture and freshness.

Crabmeat is one of our favorite things on earth, and Frankie and Johnnie make an outrageously divine Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail.  To the superbly generous lumps of quality crab to the cocktail sauce with the right amount of jazz, this appetizer is a winner also.

It goes without saying that their wine selection is standout, and it is essential for a steakhouse to have a superlative wine list.  Frankie and Johnnie's sources their steak from two-three purveyors, and we tried the Petite Filet Mignon, 8 ounces.

It arrived perfectly medium, and the juiciness was off-the-charts amazing so Michael Douglas and Tom Selleck, we'd agree with you.  This bastion of old-school excellence is detail and quality-oriented right down to their signature steak knives:

You'd be remiss to not include the sides, especially when they are as delicious as the Au Gratin Potatoes which are oh-so-wonderful:

They did not live a long life, but did live happily ever after in Peachy's stomach.  The Fresh Asparagus were crisp and accentuated with brilliant garlic, which we absolutely adore:

We've never seen or tasted such a triumphant garlic accent!
And, if you are in more of an Italian-American mood, we would highly encourage their compelling Chicken Parmesean:

Arriving in a generous portion, this spectacular sensation of Chicken Parm is happily properly smothered in mozzarella and heavenly tomato sauce.  The only thing we do not like is that it took us four whole years to return and we hope you never make that mistake and we plan to not make it again.

Frankie and Johnnie's continues to be Highly Recommended.

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A Peachy's Pick Since 2012, Frankie and Johnnie's Steakhouse Est. 1926 Spring 2017 Our Coverage Sponsored by Fresh Origins

Owner Peter Chimos, Greek God of Steaks, one of our favorites!

Peter suggested the 22 oz Ribeye, which is perfection on a plate and must be eaten with Kathie Lee's wine collection

Fresh Origins is America’s leading producer of Microgreens and Edible Flowers. Combining the benefits of an ideal climate with a deep passion for quality and innovation, Fresh Origins products are sought after by the finest restaurants and top chefs. The farm is located in the picturesque rolling hills of San Diego County, where the near perfect weather allows for production and harvest all year. Fresh Origins produces almost 400 Microgreens, Petitegreens, Edible Flowers, Shoots, Tiny Veggies™ and related items. Many are not available anywhere else, with new introductions nearly every month. Fresh Origins products are on top of the finest cuisine in the world! Fresh Origins supplies distributors of specialty produce who serve fine dining restaurants and resorts nationwide. There are also a few online sources of their products available to private chefs and home cooks. Read our first Culinary Queen interview with Kelly Sasuga:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2013/10/culinary-kings-queens-mover-and-shaker.html

For more information about Fresh Origins, visit their website at 

www.FreshOrigins.com

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Fresh Origins Blog

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(Missing from the pictures: Kathie Lee Gifford.  We'd love to see you here and sip your talents with you!)  As we told you earlier this year, Peachy's favorite part of a trade show is stopping by to see Peter after it is over:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2017/03/peachys-favorite-part-of-day-catching.html#.WS2r9mgrLIU

It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know Peter Chimos who knows just about everyone if you look on his walls.  We mentioned a few in the last feature in January 2017:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2017/01/frankie-and-johnnies-steakhouse-est.html#.WLhiTfkrLIU

Kathie Lee likes the scampi and we quite concur from that visit.

We first picked Frankie and Johnnie's in 2012:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2012/06/peachy-picks-frankie-and-johnnies-our.html#.WS2uOWgrLIV

This is absolutely the best Tuna Tartare we have had in Manhattan in at least a year. 

Don't hate it because it's beautiful.

Eat it.

 Everything is of the utmost quality at Frankie and Johnnie's, and the tuna is delivered six time a week which is evident in each succulent bite.  White soy, ginger, sesame, avocado and wontons enhance this beauty and we like that there are both black and white sesame seeds because you can have it all here.  Additionally, we are not avid connoisseurs of corn chips, however, they are made on premises and magically disappeared into someone's stomach quickly.

We do not edit the pictures; it really does look this delicious.

Frankie and Johnnie's Classic Salad is what every salad in Manhattan should strive to be.  We like perfect, classic salads like this that are ideally chopped into perfect bite sized pieces with the ratio of ingredients such as this, including: iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, mushrooms and pimentos.  We even love the ranch salad dressing which they expertly put on the side.

Frankie and Johnnie's has a historic relationship with their butcher, Ava Meats, that dates back 15-20 years and when the sizzling wonder weighing in at 22 ounces awaits you with a medium rare red warm center, you will be silenced in awe of it.

This is dinner.

You will be even more thrilled when you slice into the Ribeye:

The sincere juiciness of each bite will make a statement on your palate and you'll know this is the best part of your day.  Week. Month. All of the above. We love that Peter is a dedicated, old school restaurateur and a legend in New York and a steak of this caliber is equal to his status.

Ordering sides is key to your utmost enjoyment at Frankie and Johnnie's and we adore the Lyonnais Potatoes that are hash brown style.  Sauteed onions add a perfect wow factor to this delight and this has tremendous flavor.  The creamed spinach is the absolute freshest of its variety we have ever met and we like how it is a wonderful spring green and not a murky yellowish one, which is a sign of fabulous freshness.  

Now you should be drinking red of course.

An entree not to be ignored and that is competitive with the steak is the French Style Chicken Breast.  It is literally half a chicken, and it is delicious.  Marinated for two entire days in a French method, the two chicken breasts are embellished with shiitake mushrooms resulting in a super juicy tender entree that is better than mere chicken.  We suggest pairing this with Fresh Broccoli, a terrific beacon of nutrition.

And with the chicken, we suggest this Kathie Lee Pinot Noir Rose.

We love Peter and Frankie and Johnnie's and next time we're going to check out his other Manhattan location.  We visited 46th Street this time.

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On Coincidence, by Kathie Lee Gifford

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I don't believe in coincidence. I just think that all things work together for good."
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Kathie Lee Gifford

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On Shame, by Kathie Lee Gifford

"Nobody has any shame anymore and I personally miss it very much."

-Kathie Lee Gifford

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On Being a Performer, by Kathie Lee Gifford

"I did feel from day one that I was a born performer."

-Kathie Lee Gifford

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On Empathy, by Kathie Lee Gifford

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I think sometimes the very reason we go through something is so that we can be empathetic with another person later on."

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Kathie Lee Gifford

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On Show Business, by Kathie Lee Gifford

"For every sleazeball in the business there are plenty of decent and wonderful people."

-Kathie Lee Gifford

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On Listening, by Kathie Lee Gifford

"It's no secret that I love to talk, but the real secret is I love to listen, too."

-Kathie Lee Gifford

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On Triumph and Disaster, by Kathie Lee Gifford

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If I could learn to treat triumph and disaster the same, then I would find bliss."

-Kathie Lee Gifford

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On People, by Kathie Lee Gifford

"Everyone's ordinary until you get to know them. And then they are extraordinary."

-Kathie Lee Gifford

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On Settling, by Kathie Lee Gifford

"If you settle for what you've got, you deserve what you get."

-Kathie Lee Gifford

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READ THIS: How I Got This Way by Regis Philbin Foreword by Dave Letterman

If only those two Major Marines could see him now! Regis Philbin has won one for The Gipper with this killer autobiography which is flying off the shelves quite literally. Peachy does frequent Manhattan bookstores to check out what is selling well and we see a lot of people with this one checking out with smiles on their faces, and they can’t all have graduated from Notre Dame. 

After 17,000 hours on television, it’s no wonder why Regis Philbin now has enough material to write a book!!! And to think that he once said he really didn’t have any special talent-nonsense! “How I Got This Way” is a fantastic read for anyone that likes to be intelligently entertained by a product of an outstanding Jesuit education with discriminating tastes in football. Modestly told by Regis himself in chapters dedicated and credited to the individuals that were most influential in his storied career, “How I Got This Way” segues seamlessly from person to person adding color to a life that is clearly Technicolor already, and it is perhaps his humility and gratefulness that impresses us the most. If you are in Peachy’s generation you’re going to have no idea who many of these characters are that he refers to-but that only gives you an excuse to employ google search and learn something-and wish you had been there to see it yourself.

Many autobiographies have inflated views of self while in contrast this one by Regis eagerly connects with the reader who clearly is engaged right off the bat by David Letterman’s cheeky foreword-though we are still trying to decipher the Lincoln connection. You know we admire Regis greatly and Peachy’s dream of making a bet with him for the Holy War (Notre Dame vs. Boston College for those of you that don't practice Catholic football as a religion) came true last fall…although the score was not what she had dreamed of (David Gordon where are you when we need you?! Note: The Holy War Score was decided by a good field goal by Gordon in 1993-You know Peachy’s shirt: God is Good (front) So Was Gordon’s Kick (back)) Though he is now unemployed, Regis did forgive that bet when Peachy spoke to him on Geraldo’s radio show…after she complimented him on how fantastic this book is! By the way Regis, Peachy highlighted her favorite parts of this book in green in tribute to Notre Dame…but she couldn’t help but notice that the color of the book is a beautiful maroon hue and the book cover is written in maroon and gold-what a combination! 

How can anyone not love Regis! He has lived a life of true quality from his first position in the military and his strong upbringing by his parents-consistently throughout his life you can tell he is genuinely a great person true to his word that echo his actions. In this book you'll hear it all and learn so much from someone that is worth learning from.  It was not always rainbows and sunshine we see now and remember, overnight success does not happen overnight.  Regis has old school values that we embrace and admire that are not nearly celebrated enough today in the mainstream media-and we celebrate them in a big way with this book: Regis has style with substance…and we ought to know about the style part he is a winner in black tie:

Of course, that is Peachy, Regis and Joy...And the substance you will find in this great book. 

We hate to give too much away, but here are the Top Ten Reasons Why You Want to Read this Book (Letterman maybe you should have done this instead of marking up Lincoln): 

1. Don’t you want to know how Regis came to serenade Bing Crosby! What did he sing? You must read this. 

2. Elaborately planned pranks by graduates of Notre Dame, particularly while in the military, may in fact supercede the talents of more recent Jesuit grads-read up to have one up on the next last laugh! 

3. It’s not what you’re doing but how exciting you make it-see the Piggy Bank story 

4. Patience is a virtue and twenty years may be worth it 

5. George Clooney has a villa in Italy where amazing dinner parties are thown…and wouldn’t you like to know what happens there! (If in fact, it can be remembered…) 

6. The photography included is both priceless and classic; and let’s face it: don’t you want to see Regis in a flight suit! And driving the 1240 KSON News Vehicle! And dressed like Fonzie…and…and!!! 

7. Don’t you want to know what Steinbrenner’s box was like? 

8. You’ll know what to do once you know you want it! [Conquer the world to get it! See how Regis did just that…] 

9. What I Took Away From it All Summaries: Eloquence and Wisdom that we all need! And look, Joey Bishop was right…you ARE a great listener, Regis!: 

10. Don't you want to know How He Got This Way?


Whom You Know Gives "How I Got This Way" by Regis Philbin our highest recommendation.
God Bless You Regis Philbin! 

..and we shall change some lyrics in tribute to you:

Every time you turn the page, it rains stories from Regis~!

Don'tcha know each chapter contains anecdotes that he did?

(You'll find your fortune fallin' all in your smile)

(Be sure that you listen up)

It’s all his style

This book is better than a package of sunshine and flowers

If you want to get to the goals you set, you will have showers

(So when you sit in wonder) just reach for a cup of tea

There'll be stories by Regis for you and me

(Every time you turn the page) Stories of Regis

(Don'tcha know each chapter contains) Laughs that he did

(You'll find you wisdom increasing) With each person in his personal town

(Be sure that your ears are open) and you'll hear quite a sound

When you're done you're going to want to send him flowers

But he'd rather have Notre Dame undefeated with all of God's powers

So when you watch in wonder when you see him on tv

You'll know How He Got This Way cause it's that we told you to read!

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After five decades in show business—and nearly 17,000 unforgettable hours on television—Regis Philbin has a lifetime’s worth of stories to share. 

In this entertaining memoir, the irrepressible Reege—consummate talk show host, man about town, loving husband, father, and obsessive sports fan—looks back at his years in show business. How I Got This Way (It Books; on sale: November 15, 2011; ISBN: 9780062109750) is filled with stories of lessons learned—and elbows rubbed—with extraordinary, and often unsuspecting, teachers: David Letterman, Donald Trump, George Clooney, Howard Stern, Jack Nicholson; legendary Notre Dame coaches Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, and Lou Holtz; and, of course, longtime cohosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly ‘Pippa’ Ripa, as well as his own lovely wife, Joy—to name just a few. 

Whether he’s revealing what really drove him “bonkers” on the set of Seinfeld, how he survived the first known bomb scare on live TV, what Jack Nicholson said about his beautiful leading ladies during their guys’ night out together, or poignant memories of his last moments with his idol and dear friend, Jack Paar, Regis packs every page of How I Got This Way with his signature heart, wit, dynamic energy, and gratitude for everything life has brought him. 

REGIS PHILBIN has been entertaining television audiences for more than fifty years, in daytime reigning as a beloved morning-show host, in nighttime as an über game-show host and also as a fixture on national and local late-night shows. He is most widely known for Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee and its subsequent incarnation Live! With Regis and Kelly; Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Million Dollar Password, and the first season of America's Got Talent. Regis is the proud recipient of five Emmy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, a Broadcasting & Cable Lifetime Achievement Award, the Walter Camp Distinguished American Award at Yale University, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2006 Regis was inducted into both the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame. Regis lives in New York and Connecticut with his lovely wife, Joy. 

It Books 

On Sale: Nov. 15, 2011 

Hardcover | 336 pp | $25.99 

ISBN: 9780062109750 

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NIGHTLIGHT: PAMPERS SWADDLERS TEAMS UP WITH NBC “TODAY” SHOW PRODUCERS, ON-AIR TALENT AND JESSICA SEINFELD’S CHARITY - BABY BUGGY

PAMPERS SWADDLERS TEAMS UP WITH NBC “TODAY” SHOW PRODUCERS, ON-AIR TALENT AND JESSICA SEINFELD’S CHARITY - BABY BUGGY - TO SUPPORT MOMS IN NEED AT TODAY’S MOMS BOOK LAUNCH AND DIAPER DRIVE EVENT

NBC “Today” Show Talent and Celebrities to Walk the Red Carpet in Celebration of Book Launch and Pampers Diaper Drive to Support Moms in NYC and Around the World

Rouge Tomate, NYC, Tuesday April 7th, 2009, 6:30pm

Being a new mom can be tough. But, NBC “Today” show producers Mary Ann Zoellner and Alicia Ybarbo have teamed up with Pampers and UNICEF to try to make parents’ lives a little easier. In honor of their new book launch –TODAY’S MOMS: Essentials for Surviving Baby’s First Year (written by Zoellner, Ybarbo with contributions from several “Today” on-air talent), they have joined Pampers in creating a star-studded event and diaper drive to benefit New York City charity, Baby Buggy.

As the book seeks to be of service to new moms offering advice, guidance and personal parenting stories, the “TODAY’S MOMS” team is extending this support even further by helping families in need in NYC and throughout the world. Attendees who donate a package of specially-marked Pampers for the diaper drive will not only give diapers to a family in need in New York City through Baby Buggy (babybuggy.org), but are also triggering a donation in support of the Pampers “One Pack = One Vaccine” campaign1 to benefit UNICEF (http://www.pampers.com/en_US/unicef/), providing funding to UNICEF for nearly 2,000 vaccines2 to help protect women and their newborns in the developing world against Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus. New York City residents can continue to donate additional diapers at Rouge Tomate (60th and Madison) or at the Baby Buggy loft, located at 306 West 37th Street, throughout the month of April. All proceeds will go to Baby Buggy. Consumers outside of New York City can buy the book for themselves or as the perfect shower gift as a bundled set containing the book and package of Pampers Swaddlers through Diapers.com.

In attendance:
* NBC “Today” talent: Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker, Ann Curry, Natalie Morales, Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Lester Holt, Tiki Barber, Amy Robach, Jenna Wolfe, David Gregory, Joy Bauer, all of whom are contributors in the book.
* NBC “Today” producers and book authors Mary Ann Zoellner and Alicia Ybarbo
* Jessica Seinfeld (President & founder, Baby Buggy), Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Christy Turlington Burns, Andrew Shue

In total, more than $25,000 worth of diapers were donated by Pampers and guests.

Rouge Tomate

10 East 60 St (between 5th and Madison)

Tuesday, April 7th, Red Carpet at 6:30pm

Peachy Deegan loved this event! The book, the people, the charity and Rouge Tomate were simply outstanding!

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#InauguralReview #Ferdi by #AidaScarpati and #ExecutiveChef #FerdiScarpati Since 2022 #Italian #15SeventhAvenueSouth #WestVillage #Manhattan

Say yes please to the Risotto del Giorno and the Bistecca!

You know we have a special place in our hearts for Chandeliers and here are 132 examples and counting...it's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and now we know Aida Scarpati, Founder and Owner of Ferdi, named after her Italian grandfather Ferdi Scarpati and who is on the Vespa on the Ferdi logo she designed.  Ferdi opened July 17, 2022 and has 36 indoor seats and 50 indoor seats for events.

Aida, a Fordham graduate, follows the fine Fordham Jesuit tradition of excellence we have known and loved with Old Town and Gerard Meagher, famed Fordham grad and Peachy's Pick.  Every single one of our nearly 30,000 posts has earned its own spot for its respective pursuit of excellence because Peachy was Jesuit-educated at the place where #EvertoExcel rules starting with the Heisman and Doug Flutie, thank you Dad.  Aida also has a masters in Management and Hospitality from Cornell.  CIA graduate Co-Owner and Executive Chef Ferdi Scarpati is tremendously talented and artistically-motivated and the sibling pair bring you their lifetime benefit of having grown up in the family tradition of fine dining, and we are certain their Dad and Grandfather are smiling with pride reading upstairs today.  

Ferdi Scarpati, the grandfather, had a pizzeria on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx and by 1971 at age 47 went back to Italy and retired to Ponza.  

Giuseppe Scarpati, Aida and Ferdi's Dad, was Executive Chef of The Rainbow Room in 1980 and he was from the island of Ponza which has a population of 3,000.  Giuseppe had several restaurants in Fairfield County, Connecticut including Positano in Westport where Kathie Lee Gifford, Martha Stewart, and Paul Newman were often found dining in style.  If it's good enough for Paul Newman, dining with the Scarpati family is good enough for you too and here are some illustrative examples that substantiate this.

We are huge advocates of salads; there are three to choose from here.  Both the Classic Caesar Salad, above, and the Casalinga, below, delivered solid performances.  We chose to add protein in both cases: grilled chicken and grilled shrimp respectively, and we suggest you do the same.  They hit the nail on the head with the Caesar which was dressed as we asked for and it was one of the strongest Caesar Salad performances we've seen in recent times by a place new to us.  The Casalinga is highly creative with granny smith apples, asparagus, yukon potatoes, red onion, tomato and fresh basilico.  It was gorgeously arranged and the tarragon vinaigrette was on the side as we indicated our preference.

Their wine list is 70 percent organic and 95% of Italian origin.  About five labels are not Italian.  It should surprise no one that Peachy adored this supertuscan organic red, a 70 percent cabernet and 30 percent merlot blend. Sip it!

Shrimp Scampi here is an appetizer, and there are always three shrimp.  Of course it is sauteed in garlic and olive oil and a natural seafood sauce, and we like the grilled Roman artichoke pairing.  Polenta also comes to the party.  100 percent beef (sourced from Ottomanelli) meatballs are outstanding appetizers in a natural tomato sauce, and four of them arrive in style in a fab four presentation.  We totally loved the meatballs!

As you might expect, the pasta is terrific and made on premises.  Fettuccine Sette Coli (seven hills: the rolling hills of Lazio) is elevated with pesto, mozzarella and parmigiano with some arugula and tomato upping the color and nutrition concurrently.  The truly sublime choice however is the Risotto del Giorno, which along with the Caesar Salad and the Steak was the strongest performer to us.  Vegetarian Risotto with saffron, green and yellow zucchini and shiitake is absolutely divine and also original.  Wild oregano and parmigiano cheese add flavor without being overly dominant.  Note at Ferdi they will accommodate your preferences and modify menu items as your little heart desires.

Fish is important to us and at Ferdi, fish is fresh and therefore you should inquire about the fish of the day. When we visited, we opted for the Salmon Marechiaro.  Fresh tomatoes, mussels and clams dance with the slice of salmon (not a whole fish).  Potatoes, broccoli, garlic and onions rounded it out nicely.  Also on the lighter side for spring is Pollo Scarpariello: Chicken on the Bone (be careful) with artichoke hearts, hot cherry peppers, lemon and white wine sauce, fresh herbs and roasted Yukon potatoes.  It would hit the spot on a rainy day like today!  Of course you can tell from our pictures we visited on a sunny day and you know we absolutely never edit pictures: the cuisine at Ferdi does indeed look this great.  Master of hospitality, Aida, aptly suggested this convincing white for these dishes.

Truly sensational was the Bistecca, ordered by Peachy!  She is a Deegan not a vegan.   And, it was perfectly medium rare the first time as you see below.  USDA strip loin radiates carnivorous glory served with splendid sauteed shiitake mushrooms, cherry peppers, roasted peppers and potatoes.  Of course Peachy returned her attention to the Super Tuscan who is a sublime companion to this winner which you should absolutely order.

Finally, everyone knows that in the world according to Peachy, there are two kinds of desserts.  Chocolate, and not chocolate.  Cioccolato Fantasia with 70% dark Valrhona chocolate perched with class on hazelnut praline is set off to upper echelons with vanilla gelato and a perfect strawberry.

Ferdi impressed us on our first visit and we look forward to seeing what they do next!

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Their website tells us:

Our Story

Our story started three generations ago on the island of Ponza, by our grandfather, Ferdinando, nickname, Ferdi. He came to America as a chef in 1955 and opened his restaurant on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx.

Ferdi's son, our father, Giuseppe, continued in his footsteps to later become Executive Chef of the Rainbow Room in 1978, then Giordano, and countless New York restaurants at a time when Italian cuisine in the city was authentically Italian. He then went on to open several of his own restaurants, where we began our journey.

We continue their legacy by making it our mission to deliver the same quality, creative specials and flavors that we grew up with.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ferdi Ristorante.

Sincerely, Fernando Scarpati & Aida Scarpati

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