Antilia Carnival NYC 08

Simon Khan along with the Trinidad & Tobago Tourism Development Co. brought the flavor of the island to this huge bash with dancers, drummers, Caribbean cuisine and specialty Alize cocktails in commemorative goblets. Hosts AJ Calloway (EXTRA TV) and Vashtie Kola introduced an electrifying array of stars including Wyclef Jean, Shaggy, singer/songwriter Kees, and Barbadian soca sensation Rupee. This was a bash not to leave til the lights went out. Photos courtesy of Glen Frieson.

Taste of Atlanta 08

Food Network host Ted Allen (Chopped; The Food Detectives); WGCL's Tracye Hutchins and Brakeeta Bell of Better Mornings Atlanta.