Celebrity Scene News Februray 6th 2002

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Hotel Del Coronado, situated along 26 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island is a paradise by itself and considered one of the world's most beautiful resorts by the Las Angeles Magazine and Travel Leisure Magazine. Celebrity Scene News rates the Del Coronado as one of the top 10 resorts in the world as well as USA Today. A national historic landmark the 114 year old resort has a history which dates back to 1889 when US Presidents and Movie Stars have used it as a getaway to enjoy its Victorian architecture and romantic settings.

Hotel Del Coronado

In 1988 I had the pleasure of celebrating its 100th birthday "Centennial Celebration", with over 50 stars of stage and screen. It was a remarkable journey into the past, interviewing legends the late Glen Ford, Debbie Reynolds, and Tony Curtis, who I bump into at many functions in Las Vegas. The late Van Johnson adored The Dell as it is commonly referred to. Donald O' Connor, Charlton Heston, Gregory Peck, and Connie Stevens where just a few of the celebrities I was able to chat with including many music stars such as Marilyn McCoo, and Billy Davis Jr. Now in 2002 I had a chance to enjoy the new Del Coronado Hotel which has completed 55 Million dollar restoration program, including two new restaurants, the Sheerwater and the Prince of Wales, a shopping mall, and guest rooms, which brings me to our journey at the Prince of Wales Restaurant. There I met Chef Michael Quigley along with Wine Stewart, Jason Bernardo, two very charming gentlemen, who enjoy the passion of creating food and selecting wine. My suggestion when dinning at the Prince of Wales is to take a culinary journey by trying the chefs tasting menu. Here is what $95.00 will do for your taste buds. Let's begin with Garlic Soup perfumed with Truffle and a glass Hugel Gewurztraminer, Alsace 2000, next, Quinoa, Salsify, and Watercress Cream, and a glass of Hill of Content "Benjamins Blend", Western Australia 2000. The main outré consist of Breast of Pheasant with Braised Leeks, and Apricot Gastric, accompanied with a glass of Robert Stemmler Pinot, Sonoma Country, 1998. Our culinary journey ends with Laguiole Poached Pear with a glass of Hill of Content "Old Vines Grenache - Shiraz", South Australia, 2000. Wait just a moment. For dessert we were served Lemon Vacherin, which is Citrus Sorbet, accompanied with a glass of Bonny Doon "Vin de Glaciere" Muscat, Nappa Valley, 1999. My guest for the evening included world famous artist and sculpture Chris Liles, Hotelier Bill Mincey, and Michelle Hodo, Inventor Dennis Bartelmo, and Justin Fil. All where delighted with our culinary journey. Incidentally the Prince of Wales Restaurant is as good as any five star restaurants I have dined in. I think you will find the prices quite reasonable with an ocean dinning view that is breathtaking.

Chris Liles with one of His Masterpeice art forms. "Her Spirit Soars"

Jamie Fox says that Las Vegas is a "happening place". The talented comedian and actor should know, he bought a home on Sunrise Mountain a few years ago. Recently at his birthday bash at Club Seven, some cute birdies (Ladies) said Fox had no problem with self esteem. Fox has a tendency to be a bit arrogant at times. We all have to have some type of ego to handle showbiz. This business will cut you down to a mustard seed. So I suppose you ladies will forgive Mr. Fox for being arrogant at times.

Pete Allman with Jamie Fox

Buck McNeely shown in this column with actor Peter Breck, said attending NATPE (National Association of Television Producers and Executives), was very successful for his company. "Although the attendance was down this year, there were a lot of serious buyers attending the market. My show the Outdoorsmen is in over 218 markets including my favorite place, Las Vegas."

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