Since it's the Labor Day holiday weekend, I'm reflecting on what a WONDERFUL summer I've had. It's just been AMAZING. One of the highlights was attending the James Beard Foundation's Chefs & Champagne event in The Hamptons. And since I'm a huge fan of Food Network's show "Chopped", I was especially excited that the event honored Ted Allen & the judges from "Chopped". Here are some pics...

The 2012 Chefs & Champagne honorees with James Beard Foundation President Susan Ungaro at the James Beard Foundation's Chefs & Champagne New York at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in the Hamptons on July 21, 2012. (Photo by Mark Von Holden)

The 2012 James Beard Foundation's Chefs & Champagne New York fundraiser at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in the Hamptons on July 21, 2012. (Photo by Phil Gross)

Participating chefs with guests of honor and James Beard Foundation President Susan Ungaro at the James Beard Foundation's Chefs & Champagne New York at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in the Hamptons on July 21, 2012. (Photo by Phil Gross)

The 2012 James Beard Foundation's Chefs & Champagne New York fundraiser at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in the Hamptons on July 21, 2012. (Photo by Mark Von Holden)

And that's me at the event...Cheers! While there, I interviewed "Chopped" Host Ted Allen. Watch the interview below...
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