To say that Paul Pisa knows a thing or two about preparing spectacular dishes time and again is a gross understatement.
A homegrown Toronto Chef, Paul has had a career that has certainly seen its share of ups and downs but it’s also been a career that most only dream of. Besides being the Executive Chef of Ellipsis, the now defunct Italian brunch and dinner spot on College Street, Pisa also spent time at Brasserie Aix, preparing authentic French cuisine. He’s trained under some of the most renowned Chefs in Toronto: Mark McEwan and Keith Froggett. And he’s been the personal Chef of one of Toronto’s most renowned power couples: Heather Reisman and Gerry Schwartz.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Thanks Regis
Always managed to watch a little bit of LIVE each morning before starting my day. But not on this day. Turns out, today Regis Philbin announced he was retiring. A part of me was shocked and another part of me was saddened.
Now I'm not one to grovel or even acknowledge when a big time TV star announces their retirement from a TV show. I give about as much attention to it as I do a Brett Favre retirement presser. But this is different. Regis is a legendary personality, whose down-to-earth persona and on-screen character is not only relatable but funny, in a humble way.
His career spans many years, in fact he is reportedly the Guinness World Record holder for most time on camera, 16,500 hours accumulated over his entire career...and counting. His departure from one of the most popular programs out there will not only be felt by lonely housewives across North America but also those in the industry who love watching a guy who puts his ego aside and authentically entertains the way only Regis can.
As a Broadcaster, I pay my respect to a guy who's managed to stay on the air, in some way or another since the 1960's, including 28 years as Host of a single program, LIVE. In an age where shows are dropped before you can say "cancelled", the 79 year old has withstood the test of time and of peoples' patience.
Thanks Regis!
Now I'm not one to grovel or even acknowledge when a big time TV star announces their retirement from a TV show. I give about as much attention to it as I do a Brett Favre retirement presser. But this is different. Regis is a legendary personality, whose down-to-earth persona and on-screen character is not only relatable but funny, in a humble way.
His career spans many years, in fact he is reportedly the Guinness World Record holder for most time on camera, 16,500 hours accumulated over his entire career...and counting. His departure from one of the most popular programs out there will not only be felt by lonely housewives across North America but also those in the industry who love watching a guy who puts his ego aside and authentically entertains the way only Regis can.
As a Broadcaster, I pay my respect to a guy who's managed to stay on the air, in some way or another since the 1960's, including 28 years as Host of a single program, LIVE. In an age where shows are dropped before you can say "cancelled", the 79 year old has withstood the test of time and of peoples' patience.
Thanks Regis!
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