Ludo leaving LAVO

Ludo Lefebvre was the executive chef at Los Angeles hot spot L' Orangerie before being enticed to Las Vegas to become the executive Chef at Lavo in The Palazzo. On March 7th Chef Ludo will leave his post at Lavo and head back to LA to open a restaurant of his own. Word on the street is that Lavo will be changing menu’s and become a family style Italian restaurant much like Carmines in New York. Bringing chef Ralph Scamardella in as executive Chef of Tao Asian Bistro. Coincidentally, Chef Ralph As chef and partner, he played a major role in the success of the opening and driving the concept behind Carmine’s NYC.

Jacko Concert Tour....Maybe?

British media are reporting that Michael Jackson will play his first live concerts in years in London this summer. Sky News and others say the troubled King of Pop will perform a string of dates at the city's 02 Arena. Jackson spokeswoman Celena Aponte said Tuesday the reports were speculation. But she said a special announcement about Jackson would be made Thursday at the venue. Jackson's last live performance in Britain was at the 2006 World Music Awards. He was to perform "We Are the World" but only managed a few lines before leaving the stage.

The O2, formerly the Millennium Dome, is becoming a venue of choice for comeback performers. Britney Spears plays there eight nights in June, and Prince did a 21-day gig in 2007.