Paula Deen's Lucky Night

How can you not love Paula Deen? One look at her and you might just guess she is the happiest darn woman in America. But then you'd be happy, too, if you had a successful magazine and TV show. And happier, still, preparing and eating all of that rich Southern food for which she is famous. Hopping on-stage at the historic Art Deco Paris Theatre in South Beach tonight, Deen presided over a casino soiree where everyone in the room—regardless of whether they won anything—felt like a winner.

Also along for the fun and games were fellow food celebs Guy Fieri and Katie Lee Joel. In keeping with the casino theme, a bevy of showgirls kept things lively.

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