Famous Food

Naomi Judd wants nothing to do with reality TV stars like Ray J and Brandi Glanville, which is why she tried to quit "My Kitchen Rules" -- the cooking competition she's shooting with them.

Naomi went on the attack on Facebook claiming producers misled her about who her competition would be on the show. The other contestants include Andrew Dice Clay and his wife, Glanville and LeAnn Rimes' ex Dean Sheremet, Ray J and Brandi, and Lance Bass and his mom Diane.

Naomi skewered most of the cast, saying Brandi's from "one of those tawdry Housewives shows" ... Ray J's a "bad boy" who made a porn and calls Dice "a no holds barred comedian."

Naomi says she wanted off the show since she'd never "choose to socialize with" people like her co-stars, but she'd already signed on the dotted line. So, she's stuck.

He's been a god in New Orleans for 10 years ... so, we had to ask Drew Brees -- what's the BEST thing to eat in all of the Big Easy?!!?

FYI, New Orleans routinely ranks as one of the best food cities in the U.S -- so there's A LOT to choose from.

But there was only place in mind for the Saints QB -- Ye Olde College Inn ... specifically, the chicken fried steak po-boy.

Look. At. This. Deliciousness.

BTW, Brees also talked about his friendship with Brad Pitt ... and explains the backstory behind the famous video of Brad tossing beers back to Matt McConaughey in New Orleans a few years ago.

Blac Chyna had a serious moneymaker on display for her 28th birthday party at a Miami strip club -- and we ain't talking about her ass.

Her 4-tier cake came fresh out of Dollface Delight Cakery in Miami, and we've learned biz is booming at the bakery since the high-profile gig at G5ive. Owners, and sisters, Raquel and Christina Basil tell us they whipped up their creation in 16 hours, but the hard work has paid off -- they've gotten nearly double their usual orders.

Who knew cake lovers hang at strip clubs on the reg?

The sisters say BC's cake would normally cost between $1,100-$1,300, but they only charged $500 since only the giant gold ribbon and the bottom tier were edible. Delicious buttercream cake, btw. Best of all ... BC actually got to have her cake and eat it too, since she's got a little Kardashian on the way. No word if Rob Kardashian took a cheat day.

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian are facing a kitchen nightmare ... their respective exes, Dean Sheremet and Brandi Glanville, are teaming up for a reality show cooking competition.

The show's called "My Kitchen Rules" and is based on a popular Australian show. We're told the concept involves teams of 2 squaring off by throwing dinner events. Lance Bass, Andrew Dice Clay, Naomi Judd, Ray J and Brandy are some of the names also attached to the project.

It's a brilliant pairing ... Brandi was married to Eddie, and Dean -- an accomplished fitness trainer and food fanatic -- was hitched to LeAnn when she infamously hooked up with Eddie.

You know LeAnn and Eddie will be watching -- purely for recipe ideas, we're sure.

Blac Chyna has broken ranks in the burger department, making a Burger King run hours after TMZ broke the story ... she is pregnant with Rob Kardashian's kid.

Chyna was in downtown L.A. with a friend, scoring a few bags at the drive-thru.

A Laguna Beach hot spot is fighting back against 7 women who say they got tossed from the restaurant because they're Muslim -- but the owner says the Muslim community is on his side.

TMZ's obtained a copy of a letter Urth Caffe owner Shallom Berkman is sharing with customers to explain why he's filed a countersuit against the women ... saying they were the victims of discrimination when they got thrown out on April 22. Video of the incident went viral.

In the letter ... Berkman says his popular establishment has always been about welcoming people of all religions, races and sexual orientations. In fact, he says his wife, Jilla, is Muslim -- and so are a large percentage of his customers.

He says they've vowed to stand by him and his wife during their legal battle.

As for why the women -- most of whom were wearing hijabs -- were "asked to leave" --

a strict 45-minute limit for outdoor seating during peak business hours, and they refused to follow the rule.

It was cooking session meets gym session for Patriots safety Patrick Chung this week -- when he stopped a culinary exhibition to do some deep squats ... with a famous chef on his back!

Chung teamed up with celebrity super chef Ming Tsai (you know him from "Top Chef," 'Iron Chef,' etc.) for a fundraiser for Family Reach foundation ... which provides financial aid to families of cancer patients.

But while Chung was prepping his famous jerk chicken dish -- Tsai challenged him to do some squats while carrying him on his back!

Chung accepted ... and beasted out in front of the crowd -- and they loved it!!

They also loved the food -- we're told Chung's got real skills in the kitchen.

Nice work, dude.

Looking to pack on some BIG MUSCLE while cutting a few corners at the same time?

Screw needles and deer antler spray ... it's all about MEXICAN STEAK ... so says the NFL.

Seriously, the NFL just sent a letter out to the players warning them about eating large quantities of meat products in Mexico and China because they may contain banned substances.

"There is evidence that some meat produced in China and Mexico may be contaminated with clenbuterol, an anabolic agent which is banned by the NFL Policy on Performance Enhancing Substances. "

"Consuming large quantities of meat while visiting those particular countries may result in a positive test for clenbuterol in violation of the Policy."

If players DO eat the meat and test positive, the NFL says ... tough luck, you're still screwed.

So, how are the players reacting? AZ Cardinals D-lineman Frostee Rucker says, "So let me get this straight. We have to go #vegan if we travel out of the country because there's #PEDS in #CarneAsada?"

He added a few hastags ... "#MissMeWithThat #TacoTuesday #Loyal #cabowabo #NFL #11thYear #DontEatLeague #testforGMO."

Patrick Peterson is also clowning the situation ... writing, "This can't be real life! #SMH #GottaGoVeganOnVacation."

Hillary Clinton's affinity for hot sauce has rubbed off on her staff ... because we've learned her campaign just ordered a big shipment of the spicy stuff straight to HQ.

A top Hillary staffer hit up The Hot Sauce Boss for a bottle of each flavor, including Spicy Honey, Guava Mango Coconut, and Spicy Kush Lime. The joke's too easy ... the box was sent to Hillary for America in New York City!

We're told the sauce wasn't specifically for H ... the staff has become hardcore disciples, particularly when it comes to eggs.

As you know, Hillary told Charlamagne Tha God she never leaves home without her sauce.

Wiz Khalifa doesn't always drink beer -- he's more of a smoker -- but when he does he likes his brew infused with hemp.

Yeah, Khalifa is gearing up to launch his own line of beer, juice, carbonated juice, energy drinks, and non-alcoholic cocktails ... all infused with the hemp plant.

According to the trademark docs Wiz filed he wants to sell the drinks under his "Khalifa Kush" handle ... which is also the brand he uses to push his strains of weed.

Bad news though if you're looking for a liquid high -- even though hemp looks like weed, the THC levels are too low to produce a strong buzz.

Starbucks is shorting cold drink lovers by loading up on ice cubes, and one thirsty Illinois customer's so pissed about it ... she's filed a lawsuit.

The issue, according to docs ... is not getting the advertised amount of beverage. For example, a venti is supposed to be 24 ounces, but the suit says more often you get as little as 14 because "large pieces of ice take up more space."

It's hardly rocket science, but the slighted customer is seeking damages in excess of $5 million.

Starbucks says the lawsuit is absurd because ... "Our customers understand and expect that ice is an essential component of any 'iced' beverage." It says it will gladly remake any beverage for an unsatisfied customer.

Starbucks was also sued last month for hot beverages being grossly underfilled.

Normally we'd take a Katt Williams arrest with a grain of salt, but this one was over multiple grains of salt ... which the comedian allegedly threw at a restaurant manager.

Katt got arrested late Wednesday night at Atlanta seafood restaurant Spondivits after he got into it with the staff ... according to cops.

We're told Katt's party walked into the restaurant and decided to seat themselves instead of waiting for a host. Katt soon followed and started arguing with the manager over the seating situation.

Katt allegedly settled matters by grabbing a salt shaker, chucking it at the manager and smashing him in the face. Cops say his lip was bleeding, and Katt had fled when they arrived.

Officers found Williams a little later and arrested him for battery (no salt) ... he posted bond and was released around 12:30 AM.

The mystery is over.

Chris Pratt says he takes FULL RESPONSIBILITY for torching Aaron Rodgers' steak on a couples trip earlier this month -- falling on the sword in the biggest celebrity meat story since "Kim Kardashian, Superstar."

Billy Dee Williams' mug is coming soon to a can near you ... 'cause he's now the face of his old go-to beverage -- Colt 45.

Lando Calrissian is reprising his role as the malt liquor's spokesman, but this time his signature smirk and mustache are emblazoned on the can because -- well, why not? It works every time.

Billy Dee faced heavy criticism when he first signed on to promote Colt 45 back in the 80s ... due to concerns about marketing booze in underprivileged neighborhoods.

We asked Billy about that on Tuesday's TMZ Live -- and it's clearly NOT an issue to him.

Jon Jones was so serious about getting body ready for his comeback, he hired a food specialist to take over his diet leading up to UFC 197.

TMZ Sports spoke with weight management specialist Louis Giordano who tells us he's been preparing all of Jon's pre and post workout meals for the last 9 weeks.

It's a big fight for Jon -- one that could put him back on top of the UFC -- and Lou says Jones has been super meticulous about his 6-meal-a-day diet, pounding a TON of protein to prepare for battle.

"Chicken, turkey, buffalo/bison, steak, and salmon. I’ve also prepared lots of eggs, veggies such as kale, broccoli, spinach, & arugula. Black rice, sweet potato pancakes, oatmeal and more."

Though he says they don't really watch calories, Lou insisted Jon is no Rob Kardashian -- SO NO CHEAT DAYS.

"We don’t do that. Jon is focused on the prize and excited to get back in the ring, cheating isn’t a part of this."

Check out pics of the vittles below ...

Sen. Ted Cruz could have taken a big bite out of Donald Trump's lead when we lobbed him a question about his favorite subject ... soup!

Ted's made no secret about his love for Campbell's soup, so our photog asked what's his favorite kind. Mind you, he's trailing Trump and John Kasich in NY, where Tuesday's key primary is being held.

Check out the video ... apparently, the senator thought he was in Dixieland, instead of Yankeeland. Our photog gave him what would've been the right answer to suck up to NYC voters.