Freestyle motocross athlete Mike Metzger broke the world record for the longest motorcycle back flip when he spiraled over the fountains at Caesars Palace on his motorcycle on May 4, and, in the process, established himself as a legend in the motocross arena.

PLACID, calm, the barest hint of a smile playing on his lips, Guy Savoy watched as a waiter placed a small plate that held a simply sautéed Santa Barbara spot prawn on the table before him. He looked around, checking to see whether the rest of us at the table were enjoying ourselves, had everything we needed. Then he picked up his knife and fork and cut into the prawn, looking closely, paying particular attention to the texture. He tasted it. A slight nod of the head told the two chefs standing tableside that it was good.