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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri posts proud dad Instagram after son Hunter graduates in Florida
The Mayor of Flavortown is one proud papa. On May 8, Guy Fieri, longtime Food Network star and culinary icon, celebrated his son Hunter Fieri's college graduation. 'I have have so many blessings in my life, but the biggest and most important always revolve around my family,' the host of Food Network's longtime show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" wrote on Instagram, tagging his three boys, one of which is his nephew, whom he's raising. 'Hard work and determination! Working on Hunt Ryde Wine company, shooting multiple, being on the road, and getting an MBA. The road to success!! So proud of you, Hunter." Hunter Fieri graduated from the class of 2025 with a master's degree in business administration (or MBA) from the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. Over the years, he's appeared on TV with his famous father, like Food Network's "Tournament of Champions," and making a name for himself in the culinary world. Up next for Hunter Fieri? He will marry his fiancee Tara Bernstein in mid-June 2025 at his father's ranch in California. His brother, Ryder Fieri, graduated from high school in California in 2024. With a home in California, Guy Fieri and his family seem to split their time between the West Coast and East Coast. The pop culture phenomenon − there is no actual Flavortown, USA, by the way, though Guy Fieri uses the mayor title proudly − has several ties to Florida: Guy Fieri has filmed several episodes of his various Food Network and Cooking Channel shows in Florida since he made his reality TV debut winning season two of "Next Food Network Star." Guy Fieri moved here in 2021, buying a home in Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach County. He has referred to it as the "Flavortown Mansion." Like other superstar Food Network chefs, Guy Fieri's a frequent headliner at the annual South Beach Food and Wine Festival in Miami. Florida on Food Network: Guy Fieri spotlights this restaurant on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' around Memorial Day 2025 Most recently, Guy Fieri highlighted another Gainesville, Florida, restaurant, Bingo Deli and Pub, on his popular "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" show with an episode that aired May 9. Five other Gainesville restaurants featured on that show include Fehrenbacher's Meats and Eats, Humble Wood Fire Bagel Shop, the Paper Bag, Uppercrust and Germain's Chicken Sandwiches, according to the Gainesville Sun, a USA TODAY Network newspaper. And that's not all: Close to the Memorial Day holiday, Guy Fieri will showcase a Naples, Florida, restaurant in the May 23, 2025, episode, reporting from the Naples Daily News, a USA TODAY Network newspaper, shows. In the "Hunter Fieri graduation" Instagram video that Guy Fieri posted to his social media networks, the proud father can be heard cheering when his son walked on stage to collect his diploma. Hunter Fieri proudly displayed the "hand gesture" for the University of Miami in the Instagram Reel, too, sparking cheers from the crowd. Contributing: Elliot Tritto, Gainesville Sun, and Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Guy Fieri: About his class of 2025 University of Miami graduation post
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Play ball: New Yankee Stadium food items include desserts from famed Westchester chef
Spring means baseball which also means indulging in fun eats (besides a hotdog and beer) if you're visiting Yankee Stadium. The ballpark, which opens March 27, has upped its food offerings in recent years including the addition of Westchester resident and well known chef Christian Petroni, a regular on the Food Network after winning Season 14 of the Next Food Network Star. Petroni, who was born and raised in the Bronx, and is known for mastering the art of red sauce in the New York City area, has brought his love for Italian food to stadium fans with meatballs fried in extra virgin olive oil and cheesy garlic bread, served with an eight-hour marinara. The bread also features seeded Bronx bastone, mozzarella, Sicilian oregano and pecorino Romano and Parmesan Reggiano. More: Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week starts March 31. See what's new New this year: the addition of tiramisu (espresso mascarpone cream, lady finger cookies and cocoa powder) and a Mister Softee Sundae (vanilla ice cream with hazelnut hot fudge, cannoli praline crunch and vanilla panna). All are located in Section 125. The food line-up was announced by the the New York Yankees March 19 and also features returning vendors Lobel's, Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson, Bobby Flay's 'Bobby's Burgers,' Mighty Quinn's, Fuku, Chickie's & Pete's, The Halal Guys, Benihana, and more along with new partners Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Caribbean Food Delights, Nuchas (empanadas) and Bondi Sushi. Goose Island's New York Legendary Ale — a Yankee Stadium exclusive — returns following its successful debut last year, and Yankee Stadium has added a new signature cocktail — the Aspen Espresso Martini. Westchester restaurants: Vesta Kitchen + Bar in Harrison has drinks named for Roman gods, elevated comfort food Food and beverage operations at Yankee Stadium are managed by Legends Hospitality, led by Executive Chef Robert Flowers, who's now in his second year. According to a press release provided by the organization, the Stadium is committed to enhancing the fan experience for all guests. That includes the new Change-Up Kitchen — located in Section 105 — which will house a diverse selection of gourmet dishes from Legends, including their porchetta sandwich, lobster roll and rotisserie chicken, along with Lobel's Prime Pastrami sandwich and Nuchas empanadas. Throughout the year, the Change-Up Kitchen will also debut new menu creations and provide a location for guest chefs to serve dishes and greet fans. Additionally, lettuce and herbs grown in the Yankee Stadium Tower Garden, located inside Yankee Stadium's Gate 2, will be used in various menu items throughout the season. The garden also serves to provide a hands-on learning experience for students taking part in the New York Yankees Healthy Home Plate Program, which the team has been conducting since 2011. Go to for more information. Jeanne Muchnick covers food and dining. Click here for her most recent articles and follow her latest dining adventures on Instagram @jeannemuchnick or via the lohudfood newsletter. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Yankee Stadium: Westchester Food Network star chef to offer desserts
