Nicole Lapin

Nicole Lapin joined CNBC in January 2010 as an anchor of CNBC’s global business news program “Worldwide Exchange” (M-F, 4AM-6AM ET) based the U.S.

Previously, Lapin was an anchor at CNN based in Atlanta where she reported breaking news coverage on prominent national and international stories including the Virginia Tech shootings, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, the Mumbai terror attacks, the Hudson River plane crash and the 2008 presidential election. Lapin also interviewed CEOs, celebrities and politicians including an extended sit-down interview with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the thick of the state’s 2009 budget crisis. Additionally, Lapin wrote a weekly column for CNN.com.

Prior to joining CNN, Lapin worked as a business and technology reporter for First Business Network on the floor of the major stock exchanges in Chicago. Lapin began her career as a general assignment and investigative reporter at local CBS affiliates in Palm Springs, CA, Lexington, KY and Sioux Falls, SD.

Lapin studied European Union politics at L’Institut d’Études Politique de Paris. Lapin graduated summa cum laude and as valedictorian of her class from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, also earning honors for a second major in political science. Lapin also serves as a global ambassador for the children’s charity Operation Smile.

See Nicole Lapin at the Operation Smile’s 8th Annual Smile Gala: 1 2 3
See Nicole Lapin at the Starlight Starbright’s “A Stellar Night” Gala: 1 2
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James Canora

James Canora is a ten-year member of Continental Airlines “Congress of Chefs” where he serves as Celebrity Chef for New York City and the northeast region, traveling the world representing their Business First Culinary Program.

He is the author of Dining at Delmonico’s “The story of America’s oldest restaurant”, A Best in The World 2009 winner at The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris this month for the USA. He is currently Corporate Chef for The Original Delmonico’s Restaurant 1837 in New York City where he oversees their main kitchen & special events as well as their line of steak sauces and food products. He is also the chef /owner of NYC Culinary Events, a nationally recognized food consulting & catering firm which has provided consulting or catering for such prestigious events as The Masters Golf Tournament, The Ryder Cup, The Breeders Cup & The USTA for The U.S. Tennis Open.

He has donated much of his free time to charitable organizations such as The James Beard Foundation, The Taste of the NFL, The National Foundation for the Advancements of The Arts, Share our Strength, and his favorite, Lifebeat, The Music Industry Fights Aids. Chef Canora has recently been featured in The Washington Post, Global Traveler Magazine, and on Bravo’s Top Chef season #3 as a guest Judge along with Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain. Chef Canora has recently completed recipe writing & testing for Miss Patti Labelle’s latest cookbook “Recipes for the good life” released last fall .

Beyond the Dish

Describing Stephen Fried as a foodie is an understatement. Yes, he has an incredible passion for cooking, eating, and learning about food, but he has the added gift of a larger than life personality and contagious joie de vivre, making him a natural at interacting with everyone in the culinary world. As the Associate Publisher of Great Places, an upscale private dining/event venue directory and website, he has fostered relationships with countless chefs and restaurateurs.
When he’s not reading recipes, cooking for his family and friends, or exploring new places to dine, Stephen is figuring out ways to share his findings with the world and all of this is on full display on his new show Beyond the Dish , produced by Stephen and IB Creative. He also loves to play guitar, sing, has a band, and is a lover of live music.

Stephen also does part time ad sales for Eater.com, was an early twitter user @venueczar and, through his event and venue business, has become an uber location scout, consulting with event planners and others looking for the next “great place” to hold their event. Stephen has lived in Greenwich Village, NYC for the past 26 years. He is married and has a son, both of whom are part of his built in tasting team.

The Karma Bums

“The Kharma Bums are a straight up rock-n-roll band that have been together almost 5 years. Playing at well known NYC establishments like the Bitter End, Arlene’s grocery, Crash Mansion and The Canal Room. The Bums have become one of NYC’s well known, good time rock-n-roll bands.”

Jon Rosen – Rhythm guitar, vocals

Darren Rodney – Lead guitar, vocals

Brad Weiger – Bass

Andy Blatt – Drums

The Remixologists

After a decade of spinning at parties and clubs up and down the east coast, the disc jockeys of The Remixologists began to DJ and emcee weddings, bringing their versatile club mixing skills and genuine excitement for their clients as they customize and formulate the ideal soundtrack for any bride & groom and their guests to dance the night away!

Representing The Remixologists, DJ Taiga will be bringing the party to Taste of Success.

Dennis Kyriakos ~ Magician

One of New York City’s premiere sleight-of-hand artists, Dennis Kyriakos provides sophisticated entertainment at corporate functions, country clubs, upscale charity fundraisers, and private events throughout the Metropolitan Area.  Be sure to experience this charming and charismatic conjuror — up-close and personal — throughout Taste of Success!