03/21 Dave Walton, Larry Lipson, Jazz Kitchen, 16 Beer Foods

03/21 What's Cookin' Today

DAVE WALTON "PETE" NBC's "BENT"

David Walton stars as Pete, an easygoing, charming contractor with a few skeletons in his closet in NBC’s comedy “Bent.” Walton, a Boston native, started acting in high school, but began his formal training at Brown University. He studied at The Actor’s Center as well as The British American Drama Academy.

Shortly after moving to New York City, Walton was quickly cast in a Naked Angel’s production of “One Day on Wall Street.” His commendable performance caught the attention of an executive who cast him in the series “Cracking Up,” starring alongside Jason Schwartzman, Molly Shannon and Christopher McDonald. Since then, he has starred in several television series including “The Loop,” “Heist,” as well as “Quarterlife” and “100 Questions.” He was last seen starring in the comedy “Perfect Couples.” On the big screen, Walton’s most recent film successes include “Fired Up,” and Steve Antin’s “Burlesque,” where he played the love interest of Stanley Tucci’s character. During his down time, Walton is a golf, tennis, hockey and backgammon addict, and he currently resides in the Los Angeles area.
BENT - Premieres on TONIGHT (9:9:30, 9:30-10 p.m. ET) on NBC

LARRY LIPSON FROM COSTA RICA

For fifty years Larry was the food critic for the Daily News and now that he has retired to Costa Rica, he checks in every week with tips on dining, wine and the good lifestyle.

DAVE WILLIAMS GM - "RALPH BRENNAN'S JAZZ KITCHEN"

Dave Williams - General Manager -Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen WED 3/21 - Born and raised in Seattle, Dave has been involved in restaurants, catering and event planning his entire career. Earning his first General Manager position at age 21 for the Creative Concept Division of Red Robin International. Relocating to Los Angeles in 1998 as Director of Catering, West Coast Operations for Restaurant Associates, Dave represented Restaurant Associates as the exclusive Food and Beverage operator at Los Angeles Music Center and San Francisco Performing Arts Center while overseeing all on and off premise catering operations in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Dave is now excited to be part of the Ralph Brennan’s Restaurant Group as General Manager and Director of Operations for Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney bringing the charming ambience and hospitality of contemporary New Orleans to Southern California. Dave was in charge of Operations at the "Parkway Grill" and Hollywood's "Yamashiro".

Kristen Olson from the Betty Crocker Kitchens is returning with her own March Madness “bracket”

16 beer party foods that are competing for the top party food title. Mario Lopez has a favorite recipe in the running, Beer Queso Nachos. All are easy-to-make and a nice complement to viewing parties at home with friends. Beer is the special ingredient in each recipe because, as I’m sure you know, it’s the hot new trend in the world of food right now. I’ve attached all of the Betty Bracket recipe images here for your reference, and you can learn more online at www.bettycrocker.com/bettybracket

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