Continue to Hollywoodlife () SKIP AD
Hollywood Life Logo Image

Hollywood Life

Today's Top Stories

  • Watch

    Jennifer Lopez Gets Caught ‘Flirting’ With Pete Davidson When A-Rod Barges In On ‘SNL’

  • Miss Universe 2019
    See Comments

    Steve Harvey Dragged For Joking About 'The Cartel' While Talking To Miss Colombia: 'Not Funny'

  • Exclusive

    ‘RHONJ’s Teresa Giudice & Danielle Staub: The Dramatic Fight That Ended Their Friendship Revealed

Hollywood Life
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity Bios
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Portrait Series
  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
ALL NEWS
  • Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian Won’t Change Christmas Decorations Despite Fan Backlash — ‘She Likes It’

  • Zozibini Tunzi: 5 Things To Know About Miss Universe 2019

  • Miss Universe 2019 Crowned: See Which International Beauty Won The Competition

  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Holidays
  • Entertainment Features
  • Podcast
  • Quiz
  • Oscar Contenders
ALL ENTERTAINMENT
  • Kourtney Kardashian

    ‘KUWTK’ Recap: Kourtney Gets A Hickey & Her Sisters Try To Identify Her Mystery Man

  • ‘RHOA’: Kenya Crashes Marlo’s Wig Event & NeNe Reveals A Secret Recording

  • Meghan King Edmonds Reveals She May Return To ‘RHOC’: ‘I Told Andy Cohen I Want To’

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
  • Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian Won’t Change Christmas Decorations Despite Fan Backlash — ‘She Likes It’

  • Zozibini Tunzi: 5 Things To Know About Miss Universe 2019

  • ‘KUWTK’ Recap: Kourtney Gets A Hickey & Her Sisters Try To Identify Her Mystery Man

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Beauty Features
  • Skincare
  • Makeover
  • Fitness
  • Diet
ALL BEAUTY
  • jenna jameson

    Jenna Jameson Says She Regained 20 Lbs. After Break From Keto Diet: ‘The Weight Came Back Fast’

  • Pink’s Hair Makeover: She Completely Shaves Her Head & Shows Off New Look – Before & After Pics 

  • Cardi B Goes Makeup-Free & Looks Flawless As She Playfully Twerks On Private Jet – Watch

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Who Wore it Better?
  • Fashion Features
ALL FASHION
  • Miss USA

    Miss Universe Evening Gowns 2019: See The Gorgeous Contestants’ Most Stunning Looks

  • Miss Universe: Olivia Culpo Channels Disney’s Princess Belle In Gorgeous Yellow Ruffled Gown

  • Ally Brooke Stuns In Sparkly White Bandeau Top & Pants As She Opens Miss Universe 2019

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Next Up

Happy Birthday, Scott Baio! You're 50 Today, September 22!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
  • Search Close

Trending

  • Bonnie Says
  • Celeb Babies
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Miss Universe
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • Entertainment Features
  • TV
  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Podcast
  • Quiz

Portrait SeriesExpand Menu

    BeautyExpand Menu

    • Fragrance
    • Hair Care
    • Health
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Skincare
    • Beauty Features
    • Fitness
    • Diet

    FashionExpand Menu

    • Red Carpet
    • Weddings
    • Who Wore it Better?
    • Fashion Features

    TrendingExpand Menu

    • Bonnie Says
    • TV
    • Celeb Galleries
    • Jennifer Lopez
    • Miss Universe

    About UsExpand Menu

    • About Us
    • Writer Bios
    • Scoops, Tips & Corrections
    • Subscribe To Newsletter
    • Contact Us

    Celebrity ProfilesExpand Menu

    • Kim Kardashian
    • Kylie Jenner
    • Justin Bieber
    • Selena Gomez
    • Taylor Swift
    • Rihanna
    • Kendall Jenner
    • Miley Cyrus
    • Gigi Hadid
    • Jennifer Lopez
    • Angelina Jolie
    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • Newsletters
    Alerts & Newsletters
    • Jobs
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your CA Privacy Rights
    • Ad Choices
    • Data Policy
    © 2019 Penske Media Corporation
    • News
    • Celebrity Babies
    September 22, 2010 8:15AM EDT
    Hollywood Life

    Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio Feeds His Kids Oysters. Would You Do That?

    Hollywood Life Staff
    • Share This Article
    • Reddit
    • LinkedIn
    • WhatsApp
    • Email
    • Print
    • Talk

    The celebrity chef believes kids aren’t as picky as you’d think and says that it’s up to parents to teach their children to be adventurous eaters.

    None of that tired PB&J for Tom Colicchio‘s kids! The brand new daddy and head judge on Top Chef plans to treat his 10-month-old son, Luka, to exotic dishes as soon as possible. “I think it’s a good idea to open them up to new flavors, new foods and different ethnic cuisines,” he tells Babble.com. “I think a lot of the problem is that kids eat like their parents and their parents aren’t trying. I remember giving my kid oysters and saying, ‘Here, try it. It’s not going to bother you.'”

    The Bravo TV star has put his beliefs into action with his 16-year-old son, Dante, who’s grown up to be a huge foodie. Tom continues to encourage him to try new foods. “He likes going out to dinner — he gets that from both his mom and me. We have him try everything. If he doesn’t like it, that’s fine, but he can’t not eat it just because it’s green,” he says.

    Tom’s newest restaurant, Colicchio & Sons, isn’t for the timid eater. The choices range from sweetbreads to pork belly and duck ham. Not exactly the mac and cheese most kids love, but his offerings are exactly the kinds of foods Tom thinks children should try.

    The 48-year-old blames picky kids on picky parents and is against the idea of any kid ordering off a bland children’s menu. “I think they’re better off ordering appetizers,” he says. “Some kids are picky eaters but I think a lot of it has to do with parents saying, ‘Oh, you won’t like that. You don’t want to eat that.’ Why? You don’t know what they like until they try it.”

    Little Luka isn’t ready for solid foods just yet, but Tom and his wife, Lori Silverbush, have already taken him out to eat. “I feel like before your baby turns 1 you can take them pretty much anywhere.”

    That’s not to say the new dad would tolerate Luka crying in a restaurant. It’s one of his pet peeves. “My feeling is if the baby is loud and screaming, you’ve gotta leave. If something’s going on and you can’t get him quiet, just pick him and leave. Say, ‘Sorry, I gotta go.'”

    We’d agree with that!

    –Tiffany Miller

    Tell us: What’s the most exotic food that your kids will eat?

    Click to Subscribe to Our HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter to get more celeb news.
    • Share This Article
    • Reddit
    • LinkedIn
    • WhatsApp
    • Email
    • Print
    • Talk
    tom colicchio top chef

    Most Read

    Cindy Crawford’s Feelings On Daughter Kaia Gerber & Pete Davidson’s Romance Finally Revealed

    Jennifer Lopez Gets Caught 'Flirting' With Pete Davidson When A-Rod Barges In On ‘SNL’

    Gabrielle Union Shares Sweet Christmas Photos With Daughter Kaavia, 1, & Stepson Zion, 12

    Gabrielle Union & Kaavia Wade

    Lourdes Leon: 5 Things About Madonna's 23-Year-Old Daughter Who Simulated An 'Orgy' At Miami's Art Basel

    Lourdes Leon

    Ariel Winter Goes Makeup-Free In See-Through White T-Shirt & Short Shorts

    Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

    Send us your Tip

    More From Our Brands

    • Action Figures That Will Spark Hours of Imaginative Play
      SheKnows

      Action Figures That Will Spark Hours of Imaginative Play

      5 hours ago
    • How to Make the Perfect Charcuterie Plate, According to Actual Charcutiers
      StyleCaster

      How to Make the Perfect Charcuterie Plate, According to Actual Charcutiers

      1 hour ago
    • Madam Secretary Series Finale Recap: The State of the Union Is Strong
      TVLine

      Madam Secretary Series Finale Recap: The State of the Union Is Strong

      4 hours ago
    • ‘Watchmen’ Recap: Time Is a Flat Circle
      Rolling Stone

      ‘Watchmen’ Recap: Time Is a Flat Circle

      3 hours ago
    • Let Kathryn Hahn and Tom Perrotta Make More ‘Mrs. Fletcher,’ Damn It
      IndieWire

      Let Kathryn Hahn and Tom Perrotta Make More ‘Mrs. Fletcher,’ Damn It

      4 hours ago

      HollywoodLife

      • About Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Careers
      • Scoops & Corrections
      • Contact Us

      Legal

      • Privacy Policy
      • Your CA Privacy Rights
      • Ad Choices
      • Privacy Preferences
      • Terms of Use
      • Data Policy

      News

      • Celebrity News
      • World News
      • Exclusives
      • Celebrity Babies

      Connect

      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      • Instagram
      • YouTube
    SheKnows Media - Entertainment
    © Copyright 2019 HollywoodLife, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC.
    Powered by WordPress.com VIP
    ad