my new neighbor giada de laurentiis. [cheers and applause] hello. [cheers and applause] >> thanks. [cheers and applause] yeah. >> don't get nervous yet. you just walked out here. >> it's nerve-racking to be here. >> my new neighbor. >> i know, right? >> yeah, you're over at the cromwell, this great little boutique hotel. >> yes. just across the street. >> i ate dinner there last night 'cause i felt like i needed to do research. [laughter] and so i ate everything at your restaurant. you need to shop today, because... >> yes, i was there. >> there's nothing left. >> i know exactly what you ate. [laughter] >> it's amazing what can go in this body. but congratulations,

my new neighbor giada de laurentiis. [cheers and applause] hello. [cheers and applause] >> thanks.lause] yeah. >> don't get nervous yet. you just walked out here. >> it's nerve-racking to be here. >> my new neighbor. >> i know, right? >> yeah, you're over at the cromwell, this great little boutique hotel. >> yes. just across the street. >> i ate dinner there last night 'cause i felt like i needed to do research. [laughter] and so i ate everything at your restaurant. you need to shop today, because... >> yes, i was there. >> there's nothing left. >> i know exactly what you ate. [laughter] >> it's amazing what can go in this body. but congratulations, because it was spectacular. >> aww. >> that has to be a labor of love to--i mean, it takes a lot of guts and bravery to open up a restaurant on the strip, but it's phenomenal. >> it's my very first restaurant anywhere. and it is a big restaurant. it has about 250 seats.. it has about 250 seats. it's at the cromwell, which is a very small hotel for the strip. i think the food is quite phenomenal. and i know you like the wine. >> i second

ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back giada de laurentiis. [cheers and applause] hello, love. muah. [dramatic music] ? ? >> whew. what am i doing here again, chris? >> why you are already giving me a disapproving nod? i thought we were doing so well together. >> [laughs] >> first of all, let's start with giada over at the cromwell, this little boutique hotel right across the street from here at bally's. >> yep. >> that--like, so, right below the name there is one of the greatest rooms, greatest views, best restaurants i've ever been to, hands down. >> yes. >> it's incredible. >> i feel very honored and very special. >> you should be. and you should be very proud, because it is a great place. so... [applause]

and "today" contributor, giada de laurentiis. >> what are you doing, giada? >> curtis was worrying about his gravy. stirring it to make sure it's perfect. >> you cannot have lumpy gravy. >> okay. >> there's no lumpy gravy. making sure. >> what are you making, giada? >> mashed potatoes. >> and what are you going to make, curtis? >> the roast turkey. take as minute do it, but the result is fabulous. >> and you do a wet brian. there is a difference. >> yes. effectively all of these ingredients go into a pot. bring it all to a boil and cool it down. put your entire turkey into, it's like a bathtub for your turkey. stick it in the fridge 12 hours. >> you put it in the bathtub? >> no. it's like a bathtub. like taking your turkey to the spa. this is how it looks when it comes out. pat it dry. put it >> paper towel. >> yeah, that stuff. stuff it with a bunch of carrots, celery and onion. >> no stuffing in there? >> i don't. i do my stuffing separate. i call it dressing. >> how about all the juices from the turkey -- done it that way forever because my mother does. >>

and "today" contributor, giada de laurentiis.