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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Average Betty’s Burger Blog: In-N-Out
Behold the In-N-Out Double Double. Marvel at the melting cheese and glistening meat. Imagine the crescendo of flavor bursting out between the soft buns. Admire the freshly cut, piping hot mound of fries. This, my friends, is the stuff burger joint dreams are made of. I found myself at an … [Read more...]
Free Film Screening in Los Angeles!
Live in LA? Want to see a free movie? Sailor Jerry Rum pays homage to the life of American tattoo master Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins with a series of FREE public screenings of the documentary from director Erich Weiss. Sailor Jerry, or Hori Smoku as he came to be known by the Japanese, … [Read more...]
Dinner and a Movie with Sailor Jerry
What's the best dinner and a movie you've had lately? Leave a comment. Everyone knows that dinner and a movie is a great combination. Like macaroni and cheese. Like tattoos and rum. Wait. What? Team Betty was invited to a private screening of Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry, a documentary about the … [Read more...]
Foodstarstruck: Vegas Uncork’d
What celebrity chef leaves you foodstarstruck? Leave a comment. 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. I'm giddy. I'm flustered. I'm wondering, "is there anything in my teeth?" You might say I'm … [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...]
