FIRST BITE BACKSTORY Going on and on about In-N-Out is nothing new around here. I gush about the soft bun that cradles grilled onions, gooey cheese, crisp lettuce and juicy meat patties whenever I get the chance. So when I heard Jeff Houck, Food Editor of The Tampa Tribune, and I would be in Las … [Read more...]
Wanna Whole Lotta Bartolotta Video
BARTOLOTTA BACKSTORY In a recent Las Vegas culinary tour, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting up with two-time James Beard Foundation Awards winner, Chef Paul Bartolotta, in his cavernous kitchen at Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas. Chef Bartolotta is not only one of the … [Read more...]
Proud to be American Wine & Food Video
Join me on the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot for an inside look at the 28th American Wine & Food Festival and an exclusive interview with Chef Thomas Keller! Watch the Proud to be American Wine & Food Video to see what food, wine and interview questions are served up! Since the American … [Read more...]
Hungry on the Set: Los Angeles Times Celebration of Food & Wine
For such an unusually cool Southern California summer, things sure heated up on Sunday, September 5, 2010, when the Los Angeles Times Celebration of Food & Wine popped-up on the Paramount Studios backlot in Hollywood. With temperatures approaching the 90's and celebrity chefs Suzanne Goin, Mark … [Read more...]
Times to Celebrate Video
Team Betty covers the inaugural Los Angeles Times Celebration of Food & Wine and scores interviews with Suzanne Goin, Russ Parsons, Aarti Sequeira, Noelle Carter and The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond! More on Los Angeles Times Celebration of Food & Wine: Snapshots: Los Angeles Times Celebration … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Los Angeles Times Celebration of Food & Wine
It was a special holiday weekend here in LA with the inaugural Los Angeles Times Celebration of Food & Wine this past Sunday. Set on the Paramount Studios Hollywood backlot and featuring a cast of LA's finest chefs, restaurants, food trucks and talent, the event was as ambitious as Willy Wonka is … [Read more...]
The Wizard of Ozumo Video
I met up with the wizard, Toshio Sakamaki, Executive Sushi Chef of Ozumo Santa Monica. A transplant from the renowned Ozumo San Francisco, Chef Toshio was sharpening his knives when we arrived. He was ready to roll, and we were rolling! More about the Grand Opening of Ozumo and all the delicious … [Read more...]
Santa Monica Place Food Court
Santa Monica is one of my favorite cities, and not just because it has a solar powered Ferris wheel. Nevermind the glistening Pacific Ocean, endless bike paths, dog friendliness and spectacular sunsets; what makes Santa Monica so awesome is its free public spaces and free public entertainment. Take … [Read more...]
The People’s Food Court Video
Average Betty visits the Grand Reopening of Santa Monica Place and checks out the new 17,000 square foot Food Court. More on the Santa Monica Place Grand Reopening experience here. … [Read more...]
Fry Baby Fry! Video
Average Betty hits the 2010 Orange County Fair! Sara, Lauren, Gillian and Keely aka Team Betty hit the fair midway to get the scoop on the latest deep fried foods to invade the world famous OC Fair. More on the girls' OC Fair experience here. … [Read more...]
Dos Caminos and a Microphone Video
Average Betty meets up with Chef Scott Linquist at Dos Caminos at the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas for a lesson on Grilled Fish Tacos. But fish tacos aren't the only thing on the menu, Chef Scott dishes up laughs and a boatload of interesting facts. Special thanks to R&R Partners and Vegas Uncork'd … [Read more...]
Foodstarstruck: Vegas Uncork’d Video
When you've learned as much about cooking from television as I have, seeing a celebrity chef in person is like seeing a movie star. You might say I get foodstarstruck. So just imagine how excited I was to meet and interview Chefs Wolfgang Puck, Cat Cora, Kerry Simon, Jet Tila and Scott Linquist at … [Read more...]