201081 Thu May 01 22:56:23 -0700 2003 3 18 Manhattan 0 1072234 Is Rocco DiSpirito still in Union Pacific? Thu May 01 22:56:23 -0700 2003 0 SYC 1 1072235 Yes he is. Thu May 01 23:03:29 -0700 2003 1072234 0 RR 1 1072287 I don't know to what extent he has ever ACTUALLY been there, but I know now that he is casting for, and starring in, a new restaurant reality show. They are actually creating a real restaurant, called Rocco's, to film the show, and a certain amount of walk-ins will be accomodated. I haven't been to UP in years, but loved it when I went. Fri May 02 13:16:14 -0700 2003 1072234 0 Craig 1 1072494 Rocco actually spends a great deal of time in the kitchen at UP, everytime I've been there he's come out and said hello to several tables. For all the celebrity and media he seeks, he keeps a very close eye and hand on the UP kitchen. I don't know how that will change with the reality show but I wouldn't count on anything slipping at UP. Mon May 05 10:31:31 -0700 2003 1072234 0 foodfool