Famous Food

Oprah didn't get filthy rich by ignoring golden opportunities ... which could explain why she's riding Beyonce's lemonade bandwagon straight to the bank.

O recently made a move to expand merchandising rights of her personal "Oprah's" brand to include bottled water, energy drinks, coconut water ... and lemonade.

Always the savvy entrepreneur, Oprah filed the docs -- obtained by TMZ -- a few weeks after Bey's "Lemonade" album became a smash hit.

Mariah Carey spoiled her taste buds with some fresh sea grub that could end up on a super exclusive menu -- the one for her wedding to James Packer.

Mimi and a couple friends stopped by Cousins Maine Lobster in West Hollywood, where she indulged on a lobster roll and lobster martini ... served in a martini glass and garnished with an olive, lemon and butter.

Mariah must be a BIG "Shark Tank" fan 'cause she totally recognized owners, Jim and Sabin, who were on the show in 2012. Not only did she tip VERY generously ... we're told she loved the food so much she got their info for a potential catering gig in the future.

Hmmm ... not like she has much planned for this summer.

Justin Timberlake rarely screws up, but he did when he hired an actor to play a Randy's Donuts employee instead of just using the real life baker ... so say the peeps at the iconic shop.

JT's new music video for "Can't Stop the Feeling!" features famous L.A. landmarks and their dancing "employees." But the manager at Randy's tells us the vid would have been more awesome and authentic if his lead baker, Ismael, was doing the dancing.

The manager says his employees were bummed producers didn't invite Ismael because he's famous for breaking it down in the kitchen -- as you can see in the vid they sent us.

At least you can see Ismael's hand in the music vid's shots of donuts getting glazed.

We're guessing Justin's crying a river right about now.

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."