Well, it's that time of year again! No, not Halloween... although Christine O'Donnell is spooking the hell out of people, and Butternut Squash Soup sounds pretty good right now. I'm talking about BlogWorld! Every year, thousands of bloggers swim upstream make the journey to Las Vegas to spawn … [Read more...]
God Bless American Wine & Food Festival
When getting to a party involves boarding a Universal Studios Tour shuttle, you know you're in for something special. And special only begins to describe the time I had at the 28th American Wine & Food Festival on the backlot of Universal Studios, Los Angeles, Saturday, September 25, 2010. From the … [Read more...]
Anticipating The American Wine & Food Festival
Returning this weekend to the Universal Studios Backlot is the 28th Annual American Wine & Food Festival. Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff host this star studded event that has raised more than $15 million for Meals on Wheels of Los Angeles. And Team Betty will be there to capture all the … [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...]
Totally Indulgent: Chef Kerry Simon
Celebrity Chef Kerry Simon was in Toronto for the Passion Play premiere party at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. Shown above with Hollywood royalty, LA Market regular and bff, Bill Murray, the comedy legend proves he's not afraid to take a fashion risk. Chef Simon reportedly … [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...]
Toshio Sakamaki – Ozumo Santa Monica
Ozumo at Santa Monica Place is cool and elegant. The decor is dark soothing. The long space envelops you like sudoku. Behind the sushi bar is Toshio Sakamaki rolling sushi like I've never tasted or seen. Fish flown in from Japan. Dangerously thin peels of daikon and cucumber in place of nori. Soy … [Read more...]
Show Me Your Animal Fries?
I was curious about the Animal Fries rumored to be on the In-N-Out Secret Menu. I heard about them but had yet to see them. I checked the In-N-Out website and found the Animal Style burger, but nothing about fries. I started to wonder who would really eat these anyway if these alleged $4 fries … [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...]
OC Fair 2010
Three of my nieces, Lauren, Gillian and Keely, came for a little visit this summer. Among other adventures, we picnicked in Venice Beach, hiked and soaked in the sun at Zuma, and made the obligatory trip to the mall. One of the highlights of our week was a day at the Orange County Fair! The OC … [Read more...]
Best Deal in Town: Hot Dog on a Stick
I'm a sucker for a bargain, especially when the bargain involves a corn dog! Whether you are a die hard corn dog lover or just a corn dog novice, you have one big reason to visit your local Hot Dog on a Stick on Tuesday. Why? Well, every Tuesday, Hot Dog on a Stick sells their original Hot Dog on a … [Read more...]
What’s for Dinner?
"What are we having for dinner?" It's the million dollar question that anyone with kids knows can strike at any time! Not having any children of my own (yet), I typically only have to answer this question for myself and a handful of adults if I happen to be entertaining. And while adults can be … [Read more...]
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