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Robert Irvine teamed up with FortiFX to create a protein bar, which launched earlier this week. The protein bar is baked and "delivers 30 grams of the highest quality protein blend, including whey – elements the body can use. Low in sugar, these bars are also easy to digest." Robert claims it is as good as anything he's ever made. If you are interested in trying a free sample, head over to the website for the protein bar and sign up for one (Link).
Let me know how you think it tastes if you get one. Maybe it will be good, but only one way to find out. I bet if Robert was fed his protein bar on Restaurant Impossible, he would spit it out in a napkin and freak out.
In other Food Network news, Giada De Laurentiis is opening her first restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is set to open in early 2014 in the Gansevoort Hotel, which is currently being built. The restaurant is rumored to be named Giada's and will have about 300 seats, and the food will be Italian with some Californian influences. Another random fact is that today is Giada's 43rd birthday.
The press release about the restaurant is below:
Chef Giada De Laurentiis to Open Very First Restaurant at Gansevoort Las Vegas, Set to Open Early 2014
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chef, author and television personality Giada De Laurentiis plans to open her very first restaurant in early 2014 at the upcoming and all-new luxury lifestyle resort Gansevoort Las Vegas. This innovative concept is expected to open in early 2014 in conjunction with the hotel and casino.
Located in the heart of the dynamic city of Las Vegas,
De Laurentiis' outlet will become the cornerstone of the hip and
luxurious destination, located on the second level above the casino
floor. This outlet will boast al fresco dining and breathtaking views of
the Las Vegas Strip and the Bellagio fountains.
"Ever
since I was a little girl hanging out at my grandfather's restaurant,
I've dreamed of having a restaurant of my own," says De Laurentiis.
"I've held back on past opportunities because I really wanted to be
ready for the responsibility and challenges that come with a restaurant.
Now, I couldn't be more excited about working with Gansevoort Las Vegas
and Caesars Entertainment to turn this dream into a delicious reality.
The location, the al fresco dining and the views were just too good to
pass up!"
De Laurentiis' cuisine will embrace her birthplace of Rome,
mirroring her passion for Italian cooking with lighter, Californian
influences. Guests can enjoy her signature dishes made famous through
her many cookbooks and "Food Network" television shows, along with
uniquely crafted family recipes that focus on quality ingredients and
great flavors.
Guests
will be greeted with delicious aromas of bread baking along with a
signature antipasto station, a first for Italian eateries on the Strip.
The appeal of an open and airy kitchen will set the space apart giving
guests the opportunity to watch chefs prepare the specialty pasta of the
day, create beautiful flatbreads and bake divine desserts.
"Gansevoort
Las Vegas will be a completely unique boutique resort experience and
will bring a new level of social excitement to the Las Vegas Strip.
Drai's Beach Club and Nightclub, Drai's After Hours, the signature lobby
bar, and now Giada's very first restaurant, are certain to set the
destination apart," said Tariq Shaukat,
chief marketing officer for Caesars Entertainment. "Giada's exuberant
warm personality and dynamic style will undoubtedly result in a
restaurant that will not only be a perfect match for the experience we
are creating, but also will become a destination in itself."
With
De Laurentiis' vision in mind, the restaurant will be a completely new
build-out, revealing a modern, yet sleek design with clean lines and
pops of color. Los Angeles-based
Studio Collective, whose prestigious portfolio includes several
well-known hospitality venues including Thompson Hotel in Beverly Hills
and Hyde Lounge at the Staples Center, will lead the overall design.
The restaurant space will extend over the pedestrian walkway below,
featuring large glass windows with daytime and nighttime views of the
Strip. The overall design will bring forth a comfortable, warm and
welcoming charm with natural light and unique energy. Posh living
room-style furniture will provide a cozy space for guests to relax,
while views of the open kitchen from the bar will create an air of
excitement. Private dining room space will also be available for larger
parties or group functions.
"Giada is a gem," said Caesars Entertainment Regional Vice President of Food and Beverage Jeffrey Frederick. "She's the first female celebrity chef to join the Caesars Entertainment family in Las Vegas and will fit right in with our lineup of many renowned chefs including Bobby Flay, Gordon Ramsay, Nobu Matsuhisa and Guy Savoy. Finally fans will experience firsthand Giada's style and sophistication via her restaurant's ambiance and cuisine."
The new restaurant will be open daily for lunch and dinner and will accommodate nearly 300 guests.
About Giada De Laurentiis
Emmy Award-winning, globally renowned celebrity chef, television personality and New York Times best-selling author, Giada De Laurentiis
brings her extensive culinary background to her new restaurant. De
Laurentiis cultivated her staple Italian cuisine in the kitchen of her
grandfather's restaurant and later commenced her culinary career at the
prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Since her debut in 2002, De
Laurentiis has become one of the Food Network's most recognizable
faces, starring in many TV shows, "Everyday Italian," "Giada's Weekend
Getaways," "Giada in Paradise: Capri, Santorini, Monaco and Thailand," "Giada At Home" and the highly popular series, "Food Network Star." She is also a correspondent on NBC's Today,
where she highlights current trends in travel, cuisine and lifestyle.
De Laurentiis is the author of six cookbooks, all of which have charted
on the New York Times best-seller list, along with three upcoming new releases this Fall: Giada De Laurentiis's Recipe for Adventure: Naples! and Paris! (September 2013),
the first two books in a new children's chapter book series that
transports readers to famous food cities around the world; and Giada's Feel Good Food (November 2013),
a collection of Giada's secrets for staying fit and her healthy
recipes. Her culinary empire continues to expand with the opening of her
first restaurant, at Gansevoort Las Vegas, anticipated to open in early
2014. De Laurentiis currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband Todd and daughter, Jade.