Language: English
Sundays @ 1:00pm and 9:00pm
Join celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito at the table for a taste of his exclusive New York City parties on Rocco's Dinner Party. This competition series gives three highly skilled chefs a shot at crafting the perfect evening for DiSpirito and his handpicked celebrity guests. The competing chefs hail from all walks of life--from restaurateurs to caterers to self-taught foodies--and the winner of each episode will take home a prize of $20,000. Guests include celebrity guests including Liza Minnelli, Padma Lakshmi, Raven Symone, Sandra Bernhard, and Bryan Batt.
Runway Ready
Brooklyn caterer Sharon Robustelli, executive private chef Frank Otte, and jock turned sous chef Bill Haley compete to create a line of dishes inspired by both handmade, high end fashion and mass produced, ready to wear clothing. Rocco challenges the chefs to become trendsetters, while fashion designer Nicole Miller shows up to surprise the chefs with an additional twist. Guests include Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky, NPR’s “Dinner Party Download” co-hosts Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam, “Project Runway” finalist Kara Janx, TV Host and “Early Show” contributor Katrina Szish.
Perfect Pairings
New York caterer Vicki Ferentinos, Minneapolis food truck chef Chris Thompson and cooking hobbyistYuki Tsutsui vie for $20,000 as Rocco honors the 10-year wedding anniversary of “The Daily Show's”Jason Jones and Samantha Bee. The food and decor have to work together to inspire an atmosphere offestive romance, while honoring the spirit of this comedic couple. Guest couples include Creative Director of Barneys New York Simon Doonan and Designer Jonathan Adler, along with NYC frommagier TiaKeenan and 2010 James Beard award winning sommelier Hristo Zisovski.
Liza With a “B!”
Healthy caterer Frank Piccione, opera singer Lucia Palmieri and restaurant owner Antonio Bettencourt vieto throw the best bash for Liza Minnelli’s 65th Birthday. There’s $20,000 at stake – as well as seriousbragging rights - as the chefs compete to craft a fete worthy of the incomparable star. Guests include LizaMinnelli, actress and comedienne Sandra Bernhard, actor Alan Cumming, entertainer Sam Harris, awardwinning designer Kenneth Cole and Grammy & Oscar winning composer Marvin Hamlisch.
