CELEBRITIES

• María Antúnez, soprano of the opera Dulce Rosa
• Dan Aykroyd (comedian/actor), discussing about his vodka Crystal Head Vodka
• Maurice Barthélémy (filmmake), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Frédéric Beigbeder (director), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Carlos Bernard (From Fox’s hit television series 24)
• Bertrand Blier (writer/director), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Dany Boon (actor/director), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Plácido Domingo, conducting the opera, Dulce Rosa
• Dr. Garth Fisher (ABC Extreme Makeover)
• Mr. Richard Galy, mayor of Mougins, France, discussing with Sophie Gayot about Les Étoiles de Mougins
• Alain Gayot, on Hell’s Kitchen, Season 6, Episode 13, aired October 13th, 2009

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• behind the scenes of the 2012 GAYOT.com Restaurant Issue
• sabraging a bottle of Champagne Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Brut Rosé
• sabraging a bottle of Champagne Dom Pérignon Vintage 1998
• sabraging a bottle of Champagne Veuve Clicquot with Prince Frederic von Anhalt
• sabraging a bottle of Champagne at the opening party of Riviera 31 Lounge Bar
• on Hell’s Kitchen, Season 4, Episode 8, aired May 20th, 2008
• on Hell’s Kitchen, Season 8, Episode 8, aired October 13th, 2010
• on The Insider, aired Dec. 27, 2008

• Judith Godrèche (actress), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Mariel Hemingway (actress/model/yoga instructor), presenting her skincare line Tatchme
• Dr. Gunther von Hagens (Body Worlds)
• Lee Holdridge, composer of Dulce Rosa
• Benoit Jacquot (director), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Thomas John, Psychic / Medium
• Nicholas Kittle (Blue Man Group)
• Frédéric Lefebvre (French Secretary of State for Trade, SMEs, Services, Tourism, the Professions and Consumption), discussing the 2012 Fête de la Gastronomie
• Phillipe Le Guay (filmmaker), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Christina Machamer, winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 4
• Brian Malarkey, author of “Come Early, Stay Late”
• Carrie McCully, host of the Food Network’s Chef Hunter tv show
• David Minkin, international magician champion
• Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano (writers/directors), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Jenny Okun, composer of Dulce Rosa
• Lord Howard Posener, Master Magician by Royal Appointment
• Jérémie Rénier (actor), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Hélène Ségara (singer), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
• Bruno Serato one of 10 2011 CNN Heroes, and author of The Power of Pasta
• Gail Simmons, “Top Chef” judge and author of “Talking With My Mouth Full”
• Nona Sivley, chef de cuisine at LA Market, winner of Hell’s Kitchen season 8
• Richard Sparks, librettist/director of the opera Dulce Rosa
• Curtis Stone, Take Home Chef
• François Truffart, director of COLCOA, presenting the 2011 edition of the festival
• Adam Vadel, musician
• Dr. Andrew Weil, partner at True Food Kitchen

FOOD

• Emanuel Andrén, chocolatier
• Bananas Foster Tableside at Commander’s Palace
• Caesar Salad Tableside at Bern’s Steak House
• Cèpes with chef Gilles Epié at Citrus Étoile (closed)
• Cheese Program, fromager Jason Truckenmiller at The Loft
• Kristy Choo at Jin Pâtisserie (closed)
• Churros with chef Julian Serrano at Julian Serrano Restaurant
• Mitchell Davis at Vice President of The James Beard Foundation
• Food wrapping at Gladstone’s Malibu
• Fruits de Mer with executive chef Christophe Raoux at Le Café de la Paix
• Christophe Happillon, Maître Écailler, discussing oysters and how to open them
• Harry & David, Gail Simon VP Brand Marketing & Communications
• Private chef Michèle La Porta, discussing about her Starlette Cake
• David Martinon, Los Angeles French Consul General of France David Martinon and Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom
• Manrico Mincuzzi, president of the House of Balsamic
• Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes
• Paella at Julian Serrano restaurant
• Pasta with chef de cuisine Luca Cesarini at Andrea restaurant at The Resort at Pelican Hill
• Plate breaking at Cleo’s restaurant (closed)
• Prince William’s Groom’s Cake with Kristen Olson, assistant food editor at Betty Crocker
• Tahitian Raw Fish with Pierre Sudre, executive chef at Hotel Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort

HOTELS

• Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas
– American Fish, executive chef Sven Mede
– Julian Serrano, chef José Picasso
– Julian Serrano, chef at Julian Serrano restaurant
– Julian Serrano, general manager Stewart Patchefsky
• Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills
– Pradeep Raman, general manager
• Beaches Resorts by Sandals
– Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, Founder & Chairman
• Bellagio Las Vegas
– Fountain water show
• The Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel
– Dana Farner, beverage director at CUT
– Mishel Ledoux, general manager at CUT
– Ari Rosenson, chef de cuisine at CUT
• Caesars Palace
– Mathieu Chartron, executive chef at Restaurant Guy Savoy
– Todd Harrington, executive chef at Central Michel Richard
• The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
– Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, with sushi chef Kitt Xaiyashiha and chef Greg Fortunato
– Brandon Flowers‘s concert on opening night
– Comme Ca, chef David Myers
– China Poblano, with executive chef Shirley Chung
– China Poblano, tour of the restaurant at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
– Estiatorio Milos, with chef Joshua Smith
– Estiatorio Milos, the interior of the restaurant with Adam Rand, Director of Operations
– Jaleo, in the private room with José Andrés
• Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills
–Victor Casanova, chef at Culina Modern Italian
• The Grand Del Mar
– William Bradley, executive chef at Addison
• The Hollywood Roosevelt
– Vincent Cachot, Vartan Abgaryan and Rene Baez, hotel executive chef, executive chef and pastry chef at Public Kitchen & Bar
• Hôtel Le Bristol
– Eric Frechon, chef at Le 114 Faubourg
• Hôtel de Crillon
– Christopher Hache, chef at Les Ambassadeurs
• Hôtel de Vendôme
– Josselin Marie, chef at 1 Place Vendome
• Hôtel Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
– Fabrice Jarry, sommelier
– Pierre Sudre, executive chef
• InterContinental Paris Le Grand
– Christophe Raoux, executive chef at Le Café de la Paix
• The Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa
– Eric Espuny, sommelier and general manager at The Royce
– David Feau, chef de cuisine at The Royce
• The London West Hollywood
– Anthony Keene, executive chef of Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood
• Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel
– Marcus Mueller, hotel general manager about On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge
• JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. Live
– Nona Sivley, chef de cuisine at LA Market
• Le Mas Candille
– Serge Gouloumès, executive chef
• Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
– Pascal Sanchez, chef de cuisine at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire
• Mandarin Oriental, Paris
– Thierry Marx, executive chef at Sur Mesure
• MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
– Claude Le Tohic and Kamel Guechida, executive chef and pastry chef at Joël Robuchon Restaurant Las Vegas
• Montage Beverly Hills
– Scott Conant, chef at Scarpetta Beverly Hills
– Richard Ruskell, executive pastry chef
• Montage Laguna Beach
– Casey Overton, chef at The Loft
– Craig Strong, chef at Studio
– Jason Truckenmiller, fromager at The Loft
• Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace
– Nobu Matsuhisa
• One&Only Cape Town
– Adam Tihany, designer of Maze by Gordon Ramsay
• The Palazzo Las Vegas
– Nicole Brisson and Eric Lumley, executive chef and sommelier at Carnevino
•Hôtel Plaza Anthénée, Paris
– Christophe Saintagne, chef de cuisine at Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
• Le Royal Monceau
– Laurent André, chef des cuisines at La Cuisine
– A member of the Pierre Hermé team, at La Cuisine
• The Resort at Pelican Hill
– Andrea, with executive chef Jean-Pierre Dubray and chef de cuisine Luca Cesarini
– making pasta with chef de cuisine Luca Cesarini
• Sandals Resorts
– Founder & Chairman Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
• Shangri-La Hotel, Paris
– Philippe Labbé, executive chef at L’Abeille
• Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles
– Orazio Parisi, former executive chef at Paparazzi
• SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
– chef José Andrés
– general manager Philip Dailey
• Sofitel Los Angeles
– opening party at Riviera 31 Lounge Bar
• Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower
– Rick Giffen and Claude Gaty, hotel executive chef and chef de cuisine at Top of the World
• The Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas
– Guillaume Burlion, executive chef at The Restaurant
• THEhotel at Mandalay Bay
– Bruno Riou, executive chef at Mix IN LAS VEGAS
• Viceroy Santa Monica
– Chris Crary, chef de cuisine at Whist
– in the kitchen at the restaurant learning that he is one of GAYOT.com’s Top 5 Rising Chefs of 2012
• W Los Angeles Westwood
– Dakota Weiss, executive chef at NINETHIRTY
• Wynn Las Vegas
– David Walzog, executive chef at SW Steakhouse

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