David Ogren, executive chef of Ammos, joined us this morning to wrap up August's Dining PIX. He showed us how to make Cast Iron "Grilled" Halloumi with Wild Baby Arugula, Culatello, Pear, Ciabatta and Lemon.

Ammos is located near Grand Central at 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017. For more on the Greek cuisine restaurant log onto www.ammosnewyork.com or call (212) 922-9999.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! Diners will receive two $50 gift certificates for the price of one! Supplies are limited. For more information on this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com.

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Jean Baptiste Cabot and Alex Hary of Le Perigord joined us this morning to show us how to make Flamed Duck Perigourdine with Spaetzle.

Le Perigord is located at 405 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022. For more on the French cuisine restaurant log onto www.leperigord.com or call (212) 755-6244.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! Diners will receive two $50 gift certificates for the price of one! Supplies are limited. For more information on this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com.

Be sure to check back with us for next Thursday's Dining PIX, when the folks from Ammos New York will join us for a live cooking demo.

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The Aegean Cove's executive chef Christof Christou joined us this morning to cook Stuffed Lavraki with Kalamata Olive Purée and Sweet Roasted Peppers on a Bed of Bulgur Wheat.

The Aegean Cove is located at 20-01 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11106. For more on the Greek cuisine restaurant log onto www.aegeancove.com or call (718) 274-9800.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! Diners will receive two $50 gift certificates for the price of one! Supplies are limited. For more information on this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com.

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You asked for it, you got it! By popular demand, Dining PIX has been extended!

Kicking things off for August is David Regueiro, executive chef and owner of Solace, who will make caramelized sea scallops with fresh cranberry beans, pancetta and arugula puree.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! Diners will receive two $50 gift certificates for the price of one! Supplies are limited. For more information on this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com.

Solace is located at 406 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065. For more on Solace log onto www.solacenyc.com or call (212) 750-0434.

Be sure to check back with us for next Thursday's Dining PIX, when the folks from Aegean Cove will join us for a live cooking demo.

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Dining PIX wraps up this week with Anthony Curko from Destino, who was here to make some cold Frutti di Mare (Seafood Salad).
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Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! Diners will receive two $50 gift certificates for the price of one! Supplies are limited. For information on this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com.

Destino is located at 891 1st Ave, New York, NY 10022. For more on Destino log onto http://www.destinony.com or call (212) 751-0700.

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AJ Maxwell's Steakhouse Executive Chef Silvestre Moro will be making Pinot Noir Braised Short Ribs for us.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! Diners will receive two $50 gift certificates for the price of one! Supplies are limited. For information this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com/

Be sure to check back with us next Thursday for our FINAL Dining PIX deal, when the folks at Destino will join us for a live cooking demo.

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For more on AJ Maxwell's log onto www.ajmaxwells.com.

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Dining PIX continues this week with Butterfield 8. Masekela Jones of Butterfield 8 will be making their famous, mouth-watering mac 'n cheese for us.

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Be sure to check back with us for next Thursday's Dining PIX, when the folks at AJ Maxwell’s Steakhouse will join us for a live cooking demo.

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For more information on Butterfield 8, log onto http://www.butterfield8nyc.com.

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Dining PIX continues with Sofrito Restaurant, where Puerto Rican cuisine is their game. Ricardo Cardona shared his recipes for mini pernil, sofrito and pigeon pea rice with us.

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Nino Selimaj of Nino's Restaurant stopped by to kick of CW11's Dining PIX, in which we will highlight a great eatery every Thursday in July. Selimaj stopped by for a cooking demo and made a delicious tuna dish for us.

For Nino's Restaurant, viewers are given the chance to purchase two $50 gift certificates for the price of one!

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Bethenny Frankel stopped by to wrap up CW11’s Celebrity Chef Week. This self-described natural food chef owns Bethenny Bakes, which features a line of low-fat cookies and muffins. She shared two of her cupcake recipies today.

Frankel, a native New Yorker, gained fame as runner-up on The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, and is currently one of the stars of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City. Her forthcoming book, Naturally Thin, is scheduled to hit the bookstores in March 2009.

You can meet Bethenny at The Bridge Market Exclusive Event at The Food Emporium located at 401 East 59th St. & 1st Ave on Sunday, June 22, from 12pm - 2pm where she will be on hand to sample and sign her delicious new line Bethenny Bakes.

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Iron chef Michael Symon is owner and executive chef of the popular Lola and Lolita restaurants in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his Midwestern-styled American cuisine and his signature dish -- “slash and burn” grouper.

Symon did not always want to be a chef. His affinity for cooking was discovered when he started working at a local restaurant after he broke his arm during a high school wrestling match.

It’ll be a busy year for Symon. Symon is scheduled to host the new season of the Food Network’s Dinner: Impossible in September 2008. A pilot of the show, with Symon at the helm, is scheduled to air in July 2008. His third restaurant, Roast, located in Detroit, Michigan is set to open its doors in fall 2008 as well.

You can catch Michael in an episode of The Next Food Network Star on June 22 at 10pm on the Food Network. For more on Iron Chef America, which airs Sundays at 9m on the Food Network, log onto www.foodnetwork.com.

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This native Pennsylvanian has three restaurants – one in New York City, Sag Harbor and Washington, D.C. She is known for her contemporary American cuisine that is fused with Cajun, Creole and Southern styles.

Smith has dallied in many facets of the media. She is on the air waves as the host of the television show B. Smith with Style, and host of the bi-weekly radio vignette B. Smith Tips for a Better Life. Harkening her roots as a former fashion model, Smith recently launched her own home décor collection with Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Smith joined the Journey For Control program after years of cooking diabetes-friendly dishes for her family members. For more on the Journey For Control, log onto www.JourneyForControl.com. For more on B. Smith log onto http://www.bsmith.com/index.php.

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Rocco DiSpirito stopped by to cook up some summer treats. A Queens native, DiSpirito is known for his Italian-American cuisine. His mother Nicolina is often seen cooking along side her son, and is known for her signature Italian meatball recipe.

DiSpirito has opened two restaurants in New York – Union Pacific in Gramercy Park and Rocco’s 22nd Street in the Flatiron District. His forthcoming book, Rocco Gets Real (Meredith), hits bookshelves in September 2008.

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Daisy Martinez of Daisy Cooks! stopped by to kick off our Celebrity Chefs Week! Daisy's Book Daisy Cooks: Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World is available now.

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