Famous Food

Avantika Vandanapu may wear pink on Wednesdays, but Tuesday is for work ... because she showed up for a shift at Raising Cane's looking totally fetch.

The actress/singer, who plays Karen Shetty in the new "Mean Girls" movie, hopped right into the line of fire at a New York City Cane's location ... taking orders and filling up drinks for hungry customers.

AV revealed she loves the lemonade at Raising too -- though she admitted the hardest part of the gig was getting the lid on a cup of it -- and called out an order of hot fresh chicken for Emilia before heading back to make some of the restaurant's famous Texas Toast.

The starlet seems to be following Regina George's lead too ... gobbling down a couple pieces of the delicacy (a little all-carb diet anyone?!?) dipped in a little Cane's Sauce.

Avantika's not exactly the new kid in school when it comes to this whole acting thing either ... she's got credits for Rebel Wilson's movie "Senior Year" and the Disney Channel Original "Spin" ... though it'd be fair to say "Mean Girls" is blowing those flicks out of the water.

But Vandanapu's not big-timing anyone ... giving all the normie Raising Cane's employees the OK to sit at her lunch table and taking a group pic with the gang!!!

Una mujer fue recientemente despedida de su trabajo como barista en el aeropuerto, pero ella no se iba a ir sin decir nada, muy por el contrario, se fue pateando, gritando, ¡¡¡y peleando con todo el mundo!!!

Este salvaje video muestra una riña sin tregua en una cafetería Harvest & Grounds dentro del Aeropuerto de Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson el sábado, y la señora que aparece como protagonista sin duda quería pelearse con sus gerentes y el equipo en general.

De hecho, llegaron a los golpes, se empujaron y todo duró muchísimo tiempo.

En cuanto a cómo comenzó el caos, la policía dice que tuvo que ver con un desacuerdo entre esta mujer y un compañero de trabajo, sobre los shots de café espresso, al menos según el informe de la policía obtenido por el medio 11Alive.

No está claro cuál era el problema exactamente, pero esta discusión se convirtió en lo que ven aquí. Hasta los gerentes tuvieron que involucrarse en la pelea para evitar que la mujer atacara a una persona detrás del mostrador. Desafortunadamente, eso no la detuvo, porque dio un gran salto para llegar hasta allí.

Como se puede ver, su jefe pregunta abiertamente si alguien está llamando a la policía. Finalmente esta apareció, pero no antes de que una silla casi fuera arrojada en el proceso. Cuando los oficiales llegaron, la mujer se había ido... y sí, fue despedida como resultado.

A woman recently got canned from her barista job at the airport, but she wasn't going to leave quietly -- on the contrary, she went kicking and screaming ... fighting everybody!!!

This wild video shows an all-out brawl going down at a Harvest & Grounds coffee shop within the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Saturday -- and the lady featured as the main character here certainly wanted to scrap with her managers/the team at large.

Indeed, hands were thrown ... and bodies were flung ... and it lasted a damn long while too.

As for how this mayhem even got started -- cops are saying it all had to do with a disagreement between this woman and a coworker ... who were apparently bickering about espresso shots, at least according to the police report obtained by the outlet 11Alive.

Unclear what exactly the issue was ... but this argument escalated into what you see here -- with her managers getting into the mix to hold her back from attacking a person behind the counter. Unfortunately, that didn't stop her ... 'cause she made a big leap to get over there.

As you can see, her boss is openly asking if folks are calling cops -- and the police did, indeed, show up eventually ... but not before a chair almost got chucked in the process. When officers arrived, this woman was long gone ... and yes, she was terminated as a result.

Fantasia is just one of several people calling out the grub at the Critics Choice Awards -- 'cause the bagged pizza they dished out just wasn't cutting it for hungry celebs.

Here's the deal ... the food that was handed out at Sunday night's show included slices that were bagged, and prepped to be served on an individual basis. When the pizza was handed out at Fantasia's table ... cameras caught her less-than-pleased reaction.

Check it out ... as the wait staff was handing out the pizza to her "Color Purple" costars, Fantasia looked right at the photog and asked ... "Where's the lamb chops???"

You can see Taraji P. Henson and some others start to chow down right away ... but Oprah herself holds off, saying she doesn't wanna ruin her lipstick. From the looks of it, an extra box of snacks was also handed out to those in the room ... with fruits and whatnot inside.

Now, while Fantasia and co. might've been poking fun at the menu ... others were a little more straightforward in their criticism of the food, including film producer Jen D'Angelo. She posted photos of the pizza, calling it "absolutely revolting" and "3D printed."

Even Paul Giamatti remarked about the food during his acceptance speech, saying ... "Serious guys, I need that endorsement. So let’s all just pray for me,” Giamatti continued. “Everybody get their pizza in a bag, by the way? I think that’d be a good endorsement. Paul Giamatti for pizza in a bag."

For the record, Baja Fresh and Cold Stone were the official food vendors for this thing -- but it appears their chow was served either before or after the show ... and not inside the venue itself. Baja and CS aren't known for pizza, so it's unclear who baked the pies.

Cooper Kupp might've been in the middle of a playoff race, but the Rams star wasn't too busy to feed the men and women keeping L.A. safe this past Christmas season ... hooking up a bunch of Sheriff's Deputies with a massive serving of BBQ!

We're told 30-year-old Kupp swung by the Los Angeles Sherrif Department's Lost Hills station just before December 25, and he didn't arrive empty-handed. The standout wide receiver, on his dime, brought trays of food -- meat, sides, they had it all -- for the appreciative deputies.

The reason? Cooper wanted to thank the LASD for all they do.

Just dropping off the food would've been plenty, but to make the trip even better, Kupp hung out and took photos and signed autographs for anyone interested.

“Thank you Cooper Kupp for stopping by the station to bring dinner for the troops and taking the time to hang out for a bit. Your generosity was beyond appreciated. #weloveourcommunities” the LASD said.

Safe to say everyone had an awesome time.

It's not the first time Kupp’s helped his community ... he’s a charitable dude. CK has a history of giving back, even providing around 8,400 meals for food banks back in 2020!

Lynn Yamada Davis -- an elderly social media influencer chef with a massive following -- has passed away ... her family has confirmed.

The "Cooking With Lynja" star passed away on January 1 at Riverview Medical Center, New Jersey, from esophageal cancer ... something her daughter, Hannah Mariko Shofet, told The New York Times.

The publication adds that Lynn had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2019 and later with esophageal cancer in 2021. Now, she's succumbed to her cancer battle after nearly 5 years.

Like we mentioned ... Lynn was widely beloved on the social media app, amassing about 17 million followers ... all thanks to her hilarious and wholesome cooking videos. People simply loved her content, whether it was for the good eats, or her very sweet/funny personality.

Lynn's achievement also earned her a coveted place on Forbes' 50 over 50 list in 2022. She started the channel during the pandemic in 2020 with her youngest son, Tim Davis, telling NYT it was entirely his mother's idea.

LYD got to travel the world and meet new people since her social media success, says her other son, Sean Davis ... adding his mom's final chapter was "exactly how she would have wanted it to be written."

Her TikTok account has been kept active by her family since her passing ... and her family confirmed she asked for the rest of her pre-recorded videos to be edited and live.

Heartbroken fans have flooded Lynn's social media page with their tributes ... thanking her for giving them joy through her cooking. She was 67.

RIP

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone says foodies should be wary of McDonald's' new Double Big Mac ... and he thinks the mega burger should come with its own freakin' warning.

Curtis joined us Wednesday on "TMZ Live" to talk about the Golden Arches' super-sized creation, which Australians have been chowin' down on for a while, and is about to return to the U.S. for a limited engagement.

According to Curtis, this 4-patty beast is an eat-at-your-own-risk kind of situation, and should have a health warning attached to it ... but his concerns don't stop at the caloric intake -- which is around 740 calories, for the record.

Curtis thinks McDonald's has often provided a lack of food information to its customers -- namely the "100% beef," which could be a mixture of all kinds of meat cuts -- and folks should always know exactly what they're ingesting.

He also thinks companies like Mickey D's dominate the country by adhering to peoples' cravings, but Curtis tells us why that's doing a lot more harm than good.

El famoso chef Curtis Stone dice que los amantes de la comida deberían tener cuidado con el nuevo Double Big Mac de McDonald's y cree que la mega hamburguesa debería venir con su propia advertencia.

Curtis se unió a nosotros el miércoles en "TMZ Live" para hablar de la nueva creación de la empresa de los Arcos Dorados, que los australianos han estado comiendo por un tiempo y que está a punto de regresar a los Estados Unidos para un compromiso limitado.

Según Curtis, esta bestia de 4 hamburguesas tiene sus riesgos y debería tener una advertencia de salud adjunta. Aunque sus preocupaciones no se detienen con la ingesta de calorías, que es de alrededor de 740, para que conste.

Curtis cree que McDonald's a menudo ha proporcionado poca información sobre los alimentos a sus clientes, como por ejemplo que el "100% carne de vacuno" podría ser una mezcla de todo tipo de cortes de carne. Él piensa que las personas siempre deberían saber exactamente lo que están ingiriendo.

También cree que las marcas como Mickey D's dominan el país por adherirse a los antojos de la gente, pero Curtis dice que eso está haciendo más daño que bien.

11:00 AM PT -- TMZ has obtained legal docs spelling out what allegedly happened and when as it pertains to the 'SuperChef's arrest ... and what we've discovered are very disturbing accusations.

Per the arrest warrant, Darnell Ferguson's estranged wife called 911 to report he'd broken into her Louisville home on Jan. 2, and proceeded to allegedly attack her. The alleged victim claims once Ferguson was inside, he started punching walls and eventually lunged at her and grabbed her by the neck ... allegedly choking her out and threatening to kill her.

She told police she eventually lost consciousness, and when she came to ... she claims Ferguson then ripped off her shorts and demanded to see her privates. His estranged wife alleges he then said she was his and nobody else's ... making her fear he'd sexually assault her.

In the end, it doesn't sound like that occurred ... because the woman told cops he left, but not before allegedly snatching her credit/debit cards and ID. Law enforcement says they observed visible injuries on her, which they say was enough to warrant the charges.

Ferguson has already been arraigned, and he's pleaded not guilty -- with his bond set at $10,000.

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson cooked up his own arrest in Kentucky ... getting hit with a slew of serious offenses.

Ferguson was booked into the Louisville Metro jail on Tuesday afternoon on two felonies – burglary and strangulation, a rep for the correctional facility told TMZ.

He also faces five misdemeanors – assault, menacing, criminal mischief, terroristic threatening and theft receipt of stolen credit and debit card.

We don't know yet the circumstances surrounding his legal troubles, but we've reached out to the Louisville Metro PD for answers.

According to his profile on the Food Network website, Ferguson is a "celebrity chef, restauranteur and entrepreneur" who currently hosts "Superchef Grudge Match" and shares recipes and videos on their social media.

He has appeared on three seasons of Guy Fieri's "Tournament of Champions," which pits the world's culinary masters against one another in cooking competitions.

Ferguson has also popped up on two other cooking shows on the OWN network -- "The Big Holiday Food Fight" and "Food Fantasies."

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson está preparando su propia detención en Kentucky, tras ser golpeado por una serie de delitos graves.

Ferguson fue reservado en la cárcel de Louisville Metro en la tarde del martes por dos delitos graves, robo y estrangulamiento, le dijo un representante de la institución a TMZ.

También se enfrenta a cinco delitos menores, de asalto, amenazas, daños criminales, amenazas terroristas y la recepción de robo de crédito robado y tarjeta de débito.

No sabemos todavía las circunstancias que rodean sus problemas legales, pero nos hemos puesto en contacto con la policía metropolitana de Louisville para obtener respuestas.

Según su perfil en el sitio web de Food Network, Ferguson es un "célebre chef, dueño de restaurantes y empresario" que actualmente presenta "Superchef Grudge Match" y comparte recetas y videos en sus redes sociales.

Ha aparecido en tres temporadas del "Tournament of Champions" de Guy Fieri, que enfrenta a los maestros culinarios del mundo en competencias de cocina.

The *used* Cheez-It's Hot Tub from the 2024 Citrus Bowl has a proud new owner ... and it didn't even cost 'em $4k!!

What👏 a👏 bargain👏!

The infamous Cheez-It jacuzzi sold Monday on eBay for $3,575 ... after receiving 36 bids between January 2nd, when the auction started, and yesterday afternoon, when it closed.

It's unclear who bought the item (it's likely someone in the Orlando area), described as ... "Used during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Selling as is, in great working condition as of 1/1/24. Proceeds benefit the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation."

The FCSF is a non-profit that aims to help uplift kids in central Florida by putting on big events ... like the Citrus Bowl.

Of course, Tennessee absolutely smacked Iowa on the field, beating them 35-0 on New Year's Day. Despite the great performance by the Vols, none of their guys were the stars of the show ... that honor belonged to the Cheez-It Hot Tub.

The hot tub, a normal jacuzzi, was wrapped in Cheez-It decor ... and used by fans and players alike during the afternoon.

Congrats to the winner!

Paul Giamatti traded a fancy dinner for a good ol' burger and fries to celebrate his Golden Globes win ... beelining straight to an In-N-Out after the awards ceremony Sunday evening.

The suited and booted actor dined at the popular fast food restaurant in Westwood ... his shiny Best Actor trophy, which he won for 'The Holdovers', perched alongside trays of food.

Writer Evan Ross Katz shared the IG snap ... writing, "Paul Giamatti celebrating his Golden Globe win at In-N-Out. King. Absolutely no notes."

Paul's low-key sighting comes after finding himself the center of attention while collecting his awards earlier onstage.

He placed focus elsewhere during his acceptance speech, though ... paying thanks to teachers -- especially as he plays a stubborn teacher in the movie.

Paul Giamatti cambió una cena de lujo por una buena hamburguesa y patatas fritas para celebrar su victoria en los Globos de Oro, pues el actor se fue directamente a un In-N-Out después de la ceremonia de entrega de premios el domingo por la noche.

El actor cenó en el popular restaurante de comida rápida en Westwood, con su brillante trofeo a Mejor Actor por 'The Holdovers', junto a las bandejas de comida.

El escritor Evan Ross Katz compartió la foto en Instagram, con el comentario: "Paul Giamatti celebrando su victoria en los Globos de Oro en In-N-Out. Rey. Absolutamente ninguna nota".

La discreta aparición de Paul se produjo después de estar en el centro de atención mientras recogía su premio en el escenario.

En su discurso de aceptación, Paul le dio las gracias a los profesores, especialmente pues él interpreta a un maestro terco en la película.

Bradley Cooper no obtuvo un nuevo y brillante Golden Globe, pero eso no empañó su noche de domingo, ya que pasó un tiempo de calidad con su supuesta novia, Gigi Hadid, y su madre, Gloria.

El trío coordinado, todos vestidos de negro de pies a cabeza, se dirigió a una cena privada en Giorgio Baldi en Los Ángeles alrededor de las 9:20 PM después de la ceremonia de premiación. Salieron del restaurante por separado, con Gigi saliendo alrededor de las 11:30 PM y luciendo un collar sentimental con el nombre 'Kai', en honor a la hija que comparte con su ex, Zayn Malik.

Gigi estaba radiante y sonriente, señal de que ella y la madre de Bradley congeniaron. Gloria y su elegante hijo hicieron su salida poco después que Gigi.

Aunque Bradley y Gigi no han confirmado su relación romántica, los hemos visto juntos en un montón citas acogedoras en Nueva York desde octubre.

Bradley Cooper doesn't have a shiny new Golden Globe award, but that didn't dampen his Sunday night as he got in some QT with his rumored GF, Gigi Hadid, and his mom Gloria.

The matching trio -- all head-to-toe in black -- headed to a private dinner at L.A's Giorgio Baldi around 9:20 PM after the award show. They left the restaurant separately ... Gigi headed out around 11:30 PM, and was sporting a sentimental 'Kai' necklace for the daughter she shares with her ex, Zayn Malik.

GH was giddy and smiling, perhaps a sign she and B's mother hit it off. Gloria and her dapper son made their exit shortly after Gigi.

While Bradley and Gigi haven't confirmed their romantic relationship... we've seen them together on a bunch of cozy sightings in NYC since October.

Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce recorrieron más de mil kilómetros para acabar en la misma ciudad... pero pasaron la noche separados.

Taylor está en Los Ángeles para los Globos de Oro el domingo por la noche, y Travis está en la ciudad para Chiefs vs Chargers alrededor de la misma hora.

Taylor, junto con sus amigas Brittany Mahomes y Lyndsay Bell, fueron al Spago de Wolfgang Puck en Beverly Hills el sábado por la noche, sin Travis. Tiene sentido... Travis se está preparando para el juego y una noche fuera habría sido una mala movida.

Entraron en Spago por el callejón trasero después de salir de la finca de Taylor en Beverly Hills.

La información desde el interior del restaurante ... nada espectacular. Se rieron, hablaron y comieron. Al parecer, ella estaba un poco preocupada en su teléfono ... hmmm, me pregunto a quién le estaba enviando mensajes de texto?

Es muy poco probable que Taylor asista al juego, la alfombra roja comienza a las 3:30 y el juego de Travis comienza alrededor de 2 horas antes... ¡a menos que vaya a los Globos de Oro con una chaqueta de los Chiefs!

La noche de chicas fue larga. Llegaron a las 7:30 y se fueron a las 11.