05/13 CATHERINE BELL, GOOD WITCH, LISA ATWOOD, THE TOTAL GRILLING MANUAL, STEVE EVANS

CATHERINE BELL STARS AS EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE ENCHANTRESS IN HALLMARK CHANNEL’S TOP-RATED ORIGINAL SERIES “GOOD WITCH,” AIRING SUNDAYS AT 9 PM ET/PT, 8 C

SEASON TWO PREMIERED SUNDAY, APRIL 17 ON HALLMARK CHANNEL
After spellbinding audiences with seven installments of one of the network’s most successful movie franchise of all-time featuring Cassie Nightingale, the beloved raven-haired enchantress brought to life by Catherine Bell (“Army Wives,” “JAG”, “Bruce Almighty”), “Good Witch” debuted as an original series last year on Hallmark Channel.  In its first season “Good Witch” became the network’s strongest series, averaging an impressive 2.6 L+3 HH rating, making Hallmark Channel the #2 rated cable network in the time period and reached 11.7 million unduplicated viewers.
In season two, Cassie (Bell) and Sam (Golden Globe® winner James Denton, “Desperate Housewives”) put romance on the back burner as Sam resolves his family situation and Cassie decides if she’s ready to take things to the next level.  A complication arises with the arrival in Middleton of John (Dan Payne), an old archaeologist friend of Cassie’s, who is clearly interested in more than just friendship.  Meanwhile, Grace (Bailee Madison, “Northpole: Open for Christmas,” “The Fosters,” “Just Go with It”) wants nothing to do with her magic as she struggles with feeling different from her peers.  Cassie guides her daughter through this rough time and encourages Grace to embrace her gifts.  When Sam’s not busy navigating the convoluted family life created by his pushy ex-wife, the swoon-inducing doctor has his hands full with his burgeoning medical practice and over-sharing front office assistant Eve.  Meanwhile, Middleton’s indefatigable mayor Martha (Catherine Disher) is still working hard to keep the town humming in true Martha style.  But as always, Cassie is at the heart of everything and manages to weave her magic in her own special way, leaving a lasting effect on those around her.

ABOUT CATHERINE:
Catherine Bell is best known for her work as the headstrong Marine Corps attorney Lt. Sarah ‘Mac’ MacKenzie on the action drama series “JAG” and in the ensemble drama series “Army Wives,” as Denise Sherwood, a devoted wife who has returned to work as a nurse while her husband is a major in Iraq and whose son was killed in combat in Afghanistan.

Bell was born in London and moved to Los Angeles with her family at the young age of three.  While studying biomedical engineering at UCLA, Bell ventured into modeling, which soon led to immediate recognition in both the United States and overseas.  Building on her success as a model, she decided to pursue an acting career, which was launched soon thereafter.

While working in television, Bell has also generated a loyal fan base with Hallmark Channel’s “The Good Witch” movie franchise, always among the highest-rated Original Movie on the network. Starring as Cassandra “Cassie” Nightingale, Bell completed seven Original Movies in the series, including “The Good Witch,” “The Good Witch’s Garden,” “The Good Witch’s Gift,” “The Good Witch’s Family,” “The Good Witch’s Charm,” “The Good Witch’s Destiny” and “The Good Witch’s Wonder.”  Other TV credits include Lifetime’s “Still Small Voices” and “Last Man Standing,” CBS’ “Company Town” and TNT’s “Good Morning Killer” as well as guest starring roles on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Friends,” “Dream On” and “King & Maxwell.”

Bell’s feature film credits include Universal’s mega-hit “Bruce Almighty” opposite Jim Carrey and opposite Steve Carrell in the sequel, “Evan Almighty,” as well as “Men of War.”  Bell, along with her two children, resides in Southern California.


FOOD WRITER, COOKING INSTRUCTOR, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER LISA ATWOOD – AUTHOR, THE TOTAL GRILLING MANUAL

While there are loads of grilling books on the market, this is the one that’s pooled all the knowledge you could ever need into one book.  This a-z, all-inclusive guide to grilling has everything for the first time grilling and the seasoned veteran alike. Find top tips, tricks to get the most out of your grill, and delicious recipes that everyone will love in the Total Grilling Manual. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover—this manual is the perfect gift!

Everything your need to know to have a great grilling experience. The Total Grilling compiles the best 250+ skills from a number of top grilling and outdoor cooking experts, all accompanied by step-by-step guides, recipes and photographs.

Equipment:  From charcoal to wood burning, gas to oven – find the most up-to-date guide to the best grilling equipment, the information you need to properly use each one.

Fuels: Keys to picking the right fuel(s) or charcoals for your grill and more.

Tips and Stories: All the legend and lore from all the grilling pros. From how to make the perfect burger to smoking techniques, find all the expert advice here.

Recipes: From steaks and ribs to shellfish and sides this section has a recipe for everyone.
Whether you’re looking to polish up your grilling skills or are buying your first grill, the Total Grilling Manual, has everything you need to successfully serve up any meal. Pick up this essential guide for the griller in your family, or for yourself!

ABOUT LISA:
Lisa Atwood has worked as a food writer for Sunset Books, an editor and publisher for Williams-Sonoma cookbooks, and a children's cooking instructor, and is the author of Parenting magazine's "Love in Spoonfuls" and Williams-Sonoma" Kids Parties". She lives in the wine country town of Sonoma with her husband and three children.


STEVE EVANS – THE MOVIE GUY

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.

05/12 CAMERON PARRY, GROTH VINEYARDS, JOHN SCHNEIDER

CAMERON PARRY – WINEMAKER, GROTH VINEYARDS 

Cameron Parry, Winemaker at Groth Vineyards & Winery, was hired in 2014 as only the third winemaker in Groth’s history since the family’s first vintage in 1982.

Cameron’s winemaking philosophy begins in the vineyards.  “The real work is in the vineyard itself, to grow the very best fruit possible, and not screw it up in the winery” says Cameron.  If you need to find Parry it’s best to start searching in Groth’s 121 acre Oakville Estate Vineyard, or their 44 acre Hillview Vineyard in Yountville.  Looking forward Cameron says, “Having an intimate and daily knowledge of what is happening in our vineyards guides all of my decisions in the cellar.  I strive to showcase the unique characteristics of the vineyard and vintage, and feel honored to be making Cabernet at the epicenter of Napa Valley’s most esteemed Cabernet district.”

Before arriving in Oakville, Cameron spent the last ten years as Winemaker at the historic Napa Valley winery Chateau Montelena.  Parry holds an M.S. degree in Food Science with an emphasis in Enology from the University of California, Davis.  He also holds a joint Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Biology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from New Mexico State University.  Parry is fluent in Spanish and has been a Board member of the Napa Valley Wine Technical Group and serves on the Enology Grants Review Committee for the American Vineyard Foundation.  When not making wine, Parry is an avid outdoorsman who loves rock climbing, canoeing, and backpacking with his family.  “I don’t want my kids to remember a time when they did not go camping, I live outside.”  He also enjoys gardening and is currently experimenting with fifteen different types of tomatoes plants.

OUR VINEYARDS
Groth Vineyards & Winery believes that a significant portion of the magic in the bottle comes from what goes on out in the vineyards. Our Vineyard Manager, Ben Benson, has been farming on this land since he joined Groth as the very first member of the team in 1982. His years of experience with the Groth estate have enabled us to make sure we have the perfect grape planted in the perfect location. We have matched soil types to rootstock, to grape clone, to trellising. Since 1996 Groth has replanted 90% of our vineyards. This major undertaking allows us to take advantage of the strides that have been reached in the viticulture community over the last decade, and combine them with our history with the land, to give us the ultimate combination between the grapes and the wines that we eventually make from them.

SUSTAINABLE FARMING
The vineyard philosophy at Groth isn’t a lofty abstraction; it gets right down into the details.  “Each and every vine is managed for its individual needs.” says vineyard manager Ben Benson.  “We prune, thin shoots, or leaf pull for balance throughout the vineyard so that all the grapes have uniform ripening and optimum maturity.”

More often than not, the same practices that promote grape and wine quality also have an environmental payoff.  When Groth replanted, the orientation of the vine rows was changed from cross valley to follow the natural direction of the Napa Valley.  This allows the breezes that come up the Valley from the San Pablo Bay to flow more easily through the vineyards.  The result is increased air circulation, less mildew and rot on the vines and consequently less need for spraying fungicides—better for the wine, better for the environment.

Preserving natural resources is also a key element of sustainable farming, one step further than organic farming.  Sustainable farming practices take into consideration its effects on the whole environment and upon the health of the entire watershed of the Napa Valley.  Water is precious in the state of California.  Encouraging cover crops not only helps establish a healthy insect population that battles ‘bad bugs’ it also preserves soil moisture.  “By encouraging cover crops we actually use less water, and we keep the tractor passes through the vineyards to a minimum,” say Benson.  We no longer use tractors to disc and hoe every weed in the vineyard.  “If you see weeds in the vineyards, it indicates smart farming and fewer chemicals,” says Dennis Groth.

Proper canopy management that lets more sunshine get to the grapes promotes riper flavors, and also discourages the population of destructive insects, like leafhoppers, reducing the need for pesticides.  Benson focuses on balanced vines—making sure that vines are spaced, pruned, trellised and irrigated in a way that produces just the amount of fruit the plants can ripen, no more, no less.  Besides promoting uniform ripeness, balanced vines ultimately require less work—fewer tractor passes, less fuel burned, less soil compaction.

Preserving the land is not only good for the grapes; it’s good for sustaining the family-owned business at Groth.  Dennis and Judy are proud of what they have accomplished and determined to pass it on.  “I’d like to think my kids could make great wine forever off this property,” says Dennis.

WWW.GROTHWINES.COM


ACTOR, WRITER AND DIRECTOR, JOHN SCHNEIDER IS INVITING FANS AROUND THE COUNTRY TO WATCH HIS FILM SMOTHERED THIS FRIDAY THE 13TH 

On the evening of Friday 13th, actor, writer and director John Schneider is inviting fans around the country to watch his film SMOTHERED, while he does the same. “I want people at home to watch the movie with me, in a virtual sense," Schneider explains. Fans can buy or rent the movie online, and then take part in a collective discussion through social media, as John hosts a LIVE Face Book Q & A, through the John Schneider Studios FB fan page.”

The movie was released in March of this year, and has been getting great reviews. The premise of the story revolves around five horror icons that ditch an unprofitable autograph convention on Friday the 13th to earn some extra cash haunting an RV park. Instead they find themselves being haunted.  Schneider got the idea for SMOTHERED after a convention in Dusseldorf, Germany. Once the event was over, he was talking with several of his friends one evening, when inspiration struck. He then went back to his room and immediately started writing, all before a 6 am flight the next morning
SMOTHERED's cast includes real life horror icons: Kane Hodder, R.A. Mihailoff, Bill Mosley, Malcolm Danare, Don Shanks and Michael Berryman.

Fans can purchase or rent SMOTHERED through COMCAST, 
ITunes, 
Warner, DIRECT TV, Amazon, DIRECT TV, Google Play, iTunes, MGO, Sony, Time Warner Cable, MS, Verizon,
The DVD can also be ordered online through:
http://www.indicanpictures.com/indicanpictures/smothered/ 

SMOTHERED will go to Walmart and other retailers by the summer.

ABOUT JOHN:
John Richard Schneider  actor and country music singer. He is best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke in the 1970s–1980s American television series The Dukes of Hazzard,[1] Jonathan Kent in the 2001–11 TV series Smallville (an adaptation of Superman).[1] and of James "Jim" Cryer on the television series The Haves and the Have Nots, created by Tyler Perry. Alongside his acting career, Schneider has been a singer since the early 1980s, releasing nine studio albums and a greatest hits package, as well as eighteen singles. This total includes "I've Been Around Enough to Know", "Country Girls", "What's a Memory Like You", and "You're the Last Thing I Needed Tonight", all of which reached the top of the Billboard country singles charts.

05/11 LINDA PARKER SANPEI, THE CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM, CHEF SEAMUS MULLEN, DR. MARK FORSHAG AND DONNA MATLACH, SEVERE ASTHMA

LINDA PARKER SANPEI – FOUNDER, PARKER SANPEI & ASSOCIATES – TALKS ABOUT THE CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM MAY 12-14 

THE INTERNATIONAL CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM: MAY 12-14, 2016

The International Chardonnay Symposium brings top Chardonnay producers from around the world to the classic Californian beach towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach and the Edna Valley wine country for an in-depth exploration of the world’s favorite grape and its impact on viticulture, tastemakers and the market.

Our 2016 event line-up will feature a grand wine tasting, educational seminars & panel sessions, winemaker dinners and plenty of opportunities to talk Chardonnay with industry leaders, tastemakers and fellow enthusiasts. In conjunction with The Symposium, many Central Coast wineries and businesses offer special promotions and events to complete the experience.
Unlike a typical food and wine festival, The Chardonnay Symposium’s primary purpose is to educate and inform top industry professionals, as well as devoted consumers, about current events and trends in Chardonnay production and culture around the world.

But when the discussion ends, there’s plenty of time for exploring nearby wineries as well as the seaside resort towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach that offer winetasting rooms, pristine beaches, surfing and kayaking, hiking and biking trails, farm-to-table and seaport-inspired cuisine, boutique shopping, and more.

THECHARDONNAYSYMPOSIUM.COM


CHEF SEAMUS MULLEN – HELPS US MAKE NUTRIENT-RICH PRODUCE THAT’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY WITH PURE FLAVOR FROM SPICES AND HERBS

Grab your grocery totes and head out the door; farmers markets across the country are reopening for the season! There’s a bounty of colorful fresh produce just waiting to be chopped, roasted, tossed or blended into seasonal snacks, sides, sauces and salads. Fresh fruits, vegetables and products that are direct from local farmers offer many benefits; for the health of your family, the community and your weekly menu.

Award-winning Chef Seamus Mullen recently sat down with a group of kids to talk about making fruits and vegetables more “yummy”. Mullen says that when you get kids involved and interactive with food they will try things they never tried before and chances are they will like it.  He found that kids are willing to eat fresh produce when the right flavors were added – beyond butter and salt. He also discovered that most kids are more excited to try new foods when they’re served in familiar way, from asparagus ‘tots’ to cinnamon roasted carrots.

ABOUT CHEF SEAMUS: 
Chef Seamus Mullen is an award-winning New York chef, restaurateur and cookbook author known for his inventive yet approachable Spanish cuisine, and a leading authority on health and wellness. Seamus opened his first solo restaurant Tertulia in Manhattan in 2011, which was a finalist for the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant. In 2013, he opened El Colmado, a NY Spanish tapas and wine bar. He has been a semi-finalist for Best Chef NYC by the James Beard Foundation three years in a row. Growing up on an organic farm in Vermont, Seamus learned from a young age the value of eating real, whole foods. Seamus first rose to national prominence in 2006 with Boqueria, one of the first critically acclaimed and highly successful Spanish restaurants in New York. In 2009, he was one of three finalists on the Food Network’s “The Next Iron Chef.” More recently, Seamus has become a leading authority in the conversation on food, health and wellness. An avid cyclist who raced competitively in his twenties, he was diagnosed in 2007 with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that forced him to rethink his relationship with food. This led to his first cookbook “Hero Food,” published in 2012. Through food, exercise and lifestyle changes, Seamus was able to successfully turn his health around. As a testament to his newly reclaimed health, in November 2014 he raced in “La Ruta de Los Conquistadores,” one of the most challenging mountain bike races in the world and is currently making a documentary about his journey called “Back on the Bike.”


PULMONOLOGIST DR. MARK FORSHAG AND DONNA MATLACH, SEVERE ASTHMA PATIENT TALK ABOUT HOW NOT ALL ASTHMA IS THE SAME

NOT ALL ASTHMA IS THE SAME! WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SEVERE ASTHMA

26 million Americans suffer from asthma, and up to 10% have severe asthma. Emerging science is now helping doctors better understand one of the causes of severe asthma in a specific set of patients. It’s important for people living with asthma to understand what kind of asthma they have in order to manage it.

For those who suffer from asthma, controlling the disease becomes a critical part of its management and, in some cases, everyday life. However, few understand the daily struggle of managing the condition because of the nature of the disease itself – each person may experience different asthma symptoms in both frequency and severity.

Severe asthma differs from moderate and mild asthma, and is not just “really bad asthma attacks.” People living with severe asthma may take multiple medications to avoid asthma symptoms, suffer from symptoms almost daily, and need rescue medications several times a day. Their condition can interfere with daily activities like exercise, sleep, work, social life and overall life enjoyment. Of those with severe asthma, nearly 40% are hospitalized for the treatment of their asthma at least once a year.

Emerging research is helping doctors focus on one of the causes of severe asthma, a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil that is present among as many as 60% of severe asthma patients. It’s important that asthma patients are aware of what type of asthma they have. A simple blood test can determine if a patient’s severe asthma is related to eosinophils. Awareness about asthma severity and an understanding that not all asthma is the same is essential to helping doctors determine appropriate management strategies.

05/10 MICHAEL GERARD, COOKING CLASSES AT WILDWOOD OVENS, DR. KERI PETERSON, A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU!

CHEF AND OWNER MICHAEL GERARD - BRING OUT YOUR INNER MASTER CHEF WITH FUN & EASY COOKING CLASSES AT WILDWOOD OVENS

BRING OUT YOUR INNER MASTER CHEF WITH FUN & EASY CLASSES AT WILDWOOD!

Eagle Rock’s Wildwood is the perfect place for unforgettable cooking classes & events! 

Wildwood, maker of acclaimed wood fired ovens, is thrilling foodies, home chefs, and aspiring grill masters across Los Angeles at its Eagle Rock cooking class and event location. Wildwood has been impressing professional chefs and winning awards with its ovens and products since 2002, and now its hip and engaging space in Eagle Rock is the perfect place to learn new cooking techniques, hone grilling skills, or host an unforgettable event.

Whether you're with Wildwood for an afternoon cooking workshop, bread boot camp, or a private event, the Wildwood experience is swoon-worthy. The unique culinary space offers two kitchens—one indoor, one out—three wood-fired ovens, a Brazilian BBQ, and an intimate setting that invites guests to relax and enjoy food created amongst friends. Current Wildwood classes include: pizza workshop; bread workshop; tapas workshop; yakitori workshop; brazilian bbq; and cooking with wood.

For unique events, Wildwood offers an intimate turn-key event space centered around an outdoor kitchen or a party atmosphere complete with staff. It’s perfect for a special birthday, anniversary, holiday party, or even a long overdue get-together with old friends. An indoor/outdoor venue, Wildwood is conveniently located in Eagle Rock, CA, which was listed as Redfin's #2 "Hottest Neighborhoods of 2014". Maximum guest capacity is 80 for standing-tray service and 40 for sit-down service. Additionally, guests can take the Wildwood experience on the road by renting Wildwood’s mobile ovens and Brazilian BBQs.

“Our cooking classes offer some of the most unique and fun activities in Los Angeles,” says Michael Gerard, the man behind Wildwood. “There’s nothing like enjoying food you cooked from a beautiful wood fired oven! We’re thrilled to offer our ovens and beautiful space to all guests, for both events and classes.”

ABOUT WILDWOOD OVENS:
The brainchild of Michael Gerard, Wildwood Ovens has received accolades from chefs worldwide for their impressive performance since its founding in 2002. In 2015, Wildwood launched the Dual Fuel Yakitori BBQ, and 3-star Michelin Chef, Cesar Ramirez, has two custom Wildwood Yakitori BBQs in his New York City restaurant. In addition to innovative wood fired ovens and related products, Wildwood also offers unique cooking classes and event hosting at its beautiful Eagle Rock, CA space, which features two kitchens—one indoor, one out—three wood-fired ovens, a Brazilian BBQ, and an intimate setting.

WWW.WILDWOODOVENS.COM
WWW.COOKINGWITHWOOD.COM


DR. KERI PETERSON - A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU! ADVICE ON STAYING HEALTHY THIS SEASON, A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU!

The warm weather’s here and even the best couch-potatoes are finding it hard to stay inside.  We and our families are gearing up for more exercise, running errands and spending time outdoors. We know the importance warming up to avoid injuries and discomfort.  But that’s just part of it.  Dr. Keri Peterson, a specialist in internal medicine, joins us with advice on staying healthier and happier this season.

ABOUT KERI PETERSON, MD:
Dr. Keri Peterson obtained her bachelor degree from Cornell University and received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed post-graduate training in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Peterson has been in private practice with a prominent medical group on the Upper East Side of Manhattan since 1999.  She holds appointments at Lenox Hill Hospital and Mount Sinai Medical Center.  She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.

With a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of medicine, Dr. Peterson has several publications in leading medical and scientific journals and has presented at distinguished medical symposiums.  
       
Dr. Peterson is a medical contributor and columnist for Women’s Health Magazine. A frequent media spokesperson, Dr. Peterson is a regular guest on The Today Show and has appeared on several programs including The Rachael Ray Show, The Tyra Banks Show, Good Morning America, America’s Newsroom, Fox 5 News, America’s News HQ, Neil Cavuto, CNN American Morning and Nancy Grace.  Additionally, she is a medical advisor for the healthcare website Healthination.com.

HEALTHINATION.COM

05/09 CHEF BRENDAN COLLINS, COOKING, BLOKES + ARTICHOKES: A MODERN MAN'S KITCHEN HANDBOOK, BIRCH IN HOLLYWOOD, NICOLE YOUNG

CHEF BRENDAN COLLINS RELEASES HIS FIRST COOKBOOK -  COOKING, BLOKES + ARTICHOKES: A MODERN MAN'S KITCHEN HANDBOOK 

THE DEBUT COOKBOOK FROM CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CHEF BRENDAN COLLINS WITH 100 RECIPES TO IMPRESS YOUR MATES

Are you looking for tasty, no bullshit food? You've come to the right place. Cooking, Blokes & Artichokes is for every bloke searching for inspiration and a solid guide to good cooking. Brendan's 100 straightforward recipes can help any modern man broaden his kitchen skills―from making proper vinaigrette to the foolproof technique for braising meat. Brendan covers everything, from super simple side dishes, such as Roasted Winter Vegetables and Burrata Salad, to game day nibbles such as Spiced Lamb Shanks, Homemade Pita Breads, and Spiced Yogurt Dip, and ending with desserts; the book wouldn't be complete without his famous Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Sometimes it's about a quick meal thrown together on the fly―mushrooms on toast, or a lamb burger charred up nicely on the grill―but when you have some time to tinker, Brendan will show you how to roast a pig's head to glistening, golden perfection, cure your own duck prosciutto, and put up jars of silky, savory caramelized onion compote for a crazy flavor boost. Over time, you'll grow into a solid, intuitive cook―just wait and see. So go ahead; roll up your sleeves and get cooking.

ABOUT BRENDAN COLLINS
Brendan Collins Born and raised in Nottingham, England, chef Brendan Collins began his career behind the stoves more than 20 years ago in some of the most disciplined and avant-garde kitchens in London. For more than a dozen of those years, he has lived in Los Angeles and now proudly considers the sprawling metropolis his home, where he has become known for his refined and modern approach to food, as well his passion for whole animal butchery and seasonal cooking. All of this has led him to the opening of Birch, a new restaurant unexpectedly located in the burgeoning neighborhood of the Cahuenga Corridor in Hollywood. Named one of LA Magazine's Best New Restaurants, 2015, Birch is Collins’ flagship featuring elevated seasonal standards tempered with a straightforward sensibility and relaxed atmosphere.

Brendan Collins knew very early on that he wanted to be a chef. He dropped out of secondary school to enroll in culinary school and proceeded to build an ambitious resume. His first job, at the age of 17, was at Michelin two-starred La Gavroche in London. He continued to hone his skills at several restaurants considered to be some of London’s finest gastronomic temples, including The Café Royal, The Heights and Pied à Terre.

Collins’ first executive chef position was at The Calls Grill in Leeds, which would earn the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand in 1999. He subsequently returned to London to sharpen his knives at the Oxo Tower and then became a sous chef under Marco Pierre White at Quo Vadis. During his tenure there, he was part of the team to garner a Michelin star and was quickly recognized as rising star in London’s culinary scene.

In 2002 Collins crossed the pond to work with revered chef Josiah Citrin at Melisse in Santa Monica as chef de cuisine. During his four years with Citrin, Melisse consistently earned a Mobil Four Star rating and became one of California’s first Michelin two-star rated restaurants. He then struck out on his own opening Mesa in Orange County to much acclaim. However he would find himself back in Santa Monica to open Anisette with chef Alain Giraud. Later he would be lured to become executive chef of The Hall at Palihouse in West Hollywood.

Most recently, Collins was the executive chef and co-proprietor of the former Waterloo & City alongside respected front of house conductor Carolos Tomazos (of Per Se and LeBernardin in New York). The elevated English gastropub opened in 2010 and became an instant success in its non-descript corner of Culver City, earning a loyal following and critical success. Although now closing its residence on Washington Blvd., Waterloo & City may find a new home sometime in the near future. In 2011, Collins and Tomazos also partnered with Hotel Erwin on the Venice Beach Boardwalk to open the ever-popular Larry’s, a casual neighborhood eatery named after iconic local artist, Larry Bell.

This spring, Collins will release his first cookbook, Cooking, Blokes + Artichokes: A Modern Man's Kitchen Handbook.

WWW.CHEFBRENDANCOLLINS.COM 
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NICOLE YOUNG - WORLD RENOWNED BEAUTY & STYLE EXPERT SHARES STYLE TIPS FOR SPRING & SUMMER

STYLISH TRENDSETTER NICOLE YOUNG SHARES TIPS FOR SPRING & SUMMER
Former Co-Host of STYLIN’ Explains How to Look Stylish without Going Broke!
There’s a “beauty revolution” going on and the message is back to basics. On May 9th, we have a lady who is renowned for always having her finger on the pulse of what’s hip and fabulous in the City that never sleeps and beyond. Nicole Young is a lifestyle and style expert who has some timely tips and information about the newest trends and even technology to keep your look fresh. You’ll find out that there is a lot more to fashion than rockin’ a little black dress, and that bold bright colors can make a statement this summer. You can also ask about Nicole’s own successful clothing line, worn by Hollywood glamour girls like:  Kate Hudson, Eva Longoria, Naomi Campbell and uber stylist Rachel Zoe.

ABOUT NICOLE:
Young is an accomplished fashion journalist who has been published in USA Weekend, the New York Post, The Daily Mail (London), In Touch Weekly, Stuff, Zink, and NY Moves magazine. As a wardrobe stylist, Nicole has conceptualized chic progressive ad campaigns for Le Tigre, Morgan Cooper and Rebecca Beeson, and enjoys playing fashion fairy godmother when dressing celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Zoe Saldana, Lisa Ling, and U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes.  Nicole has worked on air serving as an entertainment reporter for the Madison Square Garden Network (MSG), a correspondent for ABC World News Now and co-host of the network’s ½ hour lifestyle program Stylin. She is frequently called upon to share her expertise on all things fashionable, Nicole appears regularly on The CBS Early Show, E! News, the CW11 Morning news, Good Day NY, and VH1.

WWW.TIPSONTV.COM

05/06 EMMA SWAIN, ST. SUPÉRY ESTATE VINEYARDS & WINERY, #SAUVBLANC DAY, CYNTHIA PECK, ANGELO’S AND VINCI’S, STEVE EVANS

EMMA SWAIN - CEO, ST. SUPÉRY ESTATE VINEYARDS & WINERY - #SAUVBLANC DAY

THREE WAYS TO CELEBRATE #SAUVBLANC DAY & CONNECT WITH OTHER OENOPHILES
Join St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery on May 6th to celebrate one of our favorite all time grape varieties, Sauvignon Blanc. Host a private tasting event for your closest friends and family in the comfort of your own home and join in the lively online discussion. Add appetizers or go all out with a full dinner menu.

HOST
Plan a #SauvBlanc Day tasting at home. Tasting Kit includes 6 bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and everything you need for your tasting experience.
#SauvBlanc Day 6 pack
Retail Price: $195, shipping included
Wine Club Members: $156, shipping included

VISIT
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery for a #SauvBlanc Day pairing flight. $20 per person.  Club Members Complimentrary
$20 per person, Wine Club Members are complimentary.
Click here for reservations.

SHARE
Post photos of you, your family and friends celebrating #SauvBlanc day on social.
Make sure to tag your photos, status updates and tweets with #SauvBlanc and tag us @StSupery so we can follow your #SauvBlanc Day fun!

OUR STORY
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery is the largest family owned, sustainably farmed and estate produced winery in Napa Valley. Our land and our winery are certified Napa Green.

HISTORY
The Skalli Family, founders of St. Supéry Estate, first began making wine in 1920. Beginning in the 1970's, Robert Skalli spent eight years searching for the perfect location to expand his family's business to Napa Valley. Robert selected a relatively unknown area high in the northeastern mountains of the newly established Napa Valley appellation to plant his dream. Thirty three years later, the world-class vineyard estates in Napa Valley were sold to Chanel. Inc.

Chanel has always been interested in high potential and long term projects. St. Supéry corresponds to this philosophy. At St. Supéry we have a long term commitment to the vineyards and winery and are personally invested in acting as stewards of the land, preserving the properties for future generations. Our Napa Green Certifications for the winery and vineyards are evidence of this commitment. This approach and long term investment in Estate properties also gives us the ability to maintain consistency in grape and wine quality over time.

ABOUT EMMA SWAIN:
Emma Swain is the CEO of St Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery. She received her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis and is a Certified Public Accountant. Emma has worked in the wine industry for more than 20 years. She began her career with Niebaum-Coppola Winery and served as the Chief Operating Officer at Sebastiani Vineyards prior to joining St. Supéry Estate. Emma currently serves as a board member for the Napa Valley Vintners, as well as serving on multiple sub-committees. Emma also volunteers locally with a number of environmental, educational and health-based charities. She is an avid runner and has several half marathons under her belt of accomplishments.

WWW.STSUPERY.COM


CYNTHIA PECK – OWNER, ANGELO’S AND VINCI’S

MOTHER'S DAY is SUNDAY, MAY 8th ~ IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
Still accepting reservations for  parties of 10 or more!  Call 714.879.4022
Just  $16.95!
• Delicious All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
• Omelet station
• Chocolate Fondue Fountain
• and Champagne!

ANGELO'S AND VINCI'S NAMED  BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN ORANGE COUNTY 2016!  "O C Hotlist, Top 5 Italian Restaurants"  by CityVoter.com!

OUR HISTORY
Forty-three years ago, our restaurant was built with tradition and has since continued with tradition. At our home in the old marketplace, we tribute our ancestors who came to America in the late 1800’s – their spirit and their recipes!

A little about this old building…
Originally built as an L-shaped marketplace in the days when Fullerton was an orchard (early 1900’s), the local farmers would bring their produce in from the fields by horse and wagon to sell to the townspeople. The original wood trusses of the old roof system may still be seen in the Venetian Room. Approximately twenty years later, renovation of the building changed it from its original L-shape to a square. This was accomplished by the large wood barrel trusses (an unusual truss!), which can be seen in the Sicilian Room and the Piazza Fantasia. During our renovation in 1992, the old wood, terra cotta tiles and brick was salvaged and re-used to keep alive the feeling and memories of those days long ago.

About our décor…
Be prepared when you walk into Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante to be overwhelmed! With surprises in every corner, you won’t know where to look first! You will sit amidst the art of the great masters, in an Italian town square complete with the storefronts of old Italian butcher and cheese mongers, fruit and wine vendors, seamstresses showing their wares, and more. Fairy lights abound under cathedral ceilings as our ancestors smile down at you from the Family Love Altar. Explore and you will be surrounded by colorful Sicilian puppets, the carnival masks and canals of Venice, and the romance of Romeo & Juliet. Find our mystical Room of the Moon…and don’t forget King Kong, Dracula, Frankenstein, witches, ghosts and who-knows-what that await you in the Monster Wine Cellar!

And, as for Hollywood…
Founder, Steven Peck, renowned Hollywood dancer, choreographer and veteran actor of over 100 movies and television performances, has delightful photographs of over 40 years of famous stars, directors and dancers. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Gary Cooper, Robert Taylor, Broderick Crawford, Kirk Douglas, Walter Winchell, Sam Wanamaker, Vincent Minnelli, Sylvester Stallone, Ted Danson, David Hasselhof, Ray Sharkey, Shirley MacLaine, Cyd Charisse, Dolly Parton, Joan Collins, Raquel Welch, Olympia Dukakis, Shelly Winters and so many more. Films from Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros., MGM, Desilu, United Artists, Universal Studios, to name a few.
Ask for a “Walking Tour” brochure to find out more about the meaning and dedications behind our décor!

BANQUET & PARTIES
Established in 1971, Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante is a family-run establishment with a festive, theatrical, highly decorative Italian atmosphere that makes any event a celebration!

From a small, intimate rehearsal dinner or bridal shower, to a wedding reception for 650, Angelo’s and Vinci’s can fill just about any wedding need. With a professional staff of wedding coordinators, bartenders, disc jockeys and master of ceremonies, you will both be treated as guests at your own wedding reception!
Planning a birthday party, anniversary dinner, graduation celebration, business meeting? Angelo’s and Vinci’s has a variety of packages and options to suit most any budget!

For an estimate for your event, please call our Banquet Sales office Monday through Friday, 11:00am to 7:00pm.

WWW.ANGELOSANDVINCIS.COM



STEVE EVANS – THE MOVIE GUY

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.




IN THE NEWS...

Trader Joe's And Costco Just Recalled Frozen Veggies In ALL 50 States

If you love frequenting Costco and Trader Joe's, brace yourselves for some pretty scary news. The US Food and Drug Administration announced CRF Frozen Foods, supplier to both Costco and Trader Joe's, has issued a voluntary recall of all frozen fruits and vegetables. The items were all potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. These organisms can cause fatal infections in young children, the elderly and pretty much anyone with a weak immune system. It also can cause high fevers, headaches, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Pretty much everything produced at CRF since May 2014 is getting the recall involving more than 350 brands in all 50 states. Among the affected foods are mixed veggies, berries, corn and stir fry. According to the FDA, seven people in the US were hospitalized. While two died, the Listeria wasn't the cause of death for either of them. You can find the entire list of frozen food products, which the FDA continues to update, on their website.

5/5 SOPHIE EGAN, DEVOURED: FROM CHICKEN WINGS TO KALE SMOOTHIES— HOW WHAT WE EAT DEFINES WHO WE ARE, ACTOR GARY COLE, DIVINE ACCESS

SOPHIE EGAN- AUTHOR OF DEVOURED: FROM CHICKEN WINGS TO KALE SMOOTHIES— HOW WHAT WE EAT DEFINES WHO WE ARE

In a flavorful blend of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Salt Sugar Fat, and Freakonomics—food writer and program director at The Culinary Institute of America Sophie Egan reveals how, what, and why Americans eat.  In DEVOURED: From Chicken Wings to Kale Smoothies—How What We Eat Defines Who We Are, Sophie Egan takes readers on an eye-opening journey through the American food psyche, examining the connections between the values that define our national character—work, freedom, and progress—and our eating habits, the good and the bad.
The search for answers to these intriguing questions and many more takes Egan across the culinary landscape.

DEVOURED weaves together insights from the fields of psychology, anthropology, food science, and behavioral economics as well as myriad examples from daily life to create a powerful and unique look at food in America.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  
Sophie Egan is the director of programs and culinary nutrition for the Strategic Initiatives Group at The Culinary Institute of America. Based in San Francisco, Egan is a contributor to The New York Times' Well blog, and has written about food and health for KQED, WIRED, and Sunset magazine, where she worked on The Sunset Cookbook and The One-Block Feast book. She holds a master of public health from University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on health and social behavior, and a bachelor of arts with honors in history from Stanford University.

WWW.SOPHIEEGAN.COM


ACTOR GARY COLE – TALKS ABOUT HIS ROLE IN DIVINE ACCESS THAT HITS THEATERS MAY 13TH, AND VIDEO ON DEMAND& ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS MAY 17TH

You know Gary Cole from his many roles in TV and film, including his Emmy nominated performance in Veep, roles in Entourage, West Wing, Pineapple Express, Talladega Nights, The Office and much more.  He is talking about his new movie, “a sharp and funny satire,” DIVINE ACCESS, a darling of the film festivals and called “a quiet gem.” Starring with Billy Burke, Patrick Warburton and Sarah Shahi, Cole plays Reverend Guy Roy Davis.  The film will be in select theatres on May 13, and available everywhere by Video on Demand on May 17.

ABOUT THE MOVIE:
DIVINE ACCESS is equal parts comedy and drama.  Set in the south, it’s a road movie, a buddy picture and an often sweet, thought-provoking story of redemption.

Jack Harriman (Billy Burke) has seen it all.  Keenly aware of Jack’s penchant for discrediting religious zealots, Jack is asked to join a cable access television show produced by his friend Bob McCord (Patrick Warburton).   After humiliating the current host of the show, the Reverend Guy Roy Davis (Gary Cole), Jack’s popularity turns him into a spiritual celebrity and he takes to the road on a multi-city speaking tour accompanied by Nigel a self-proclaimed “catcher” (Joel David Moore).   Along the way Jack and Nigel are joined by Amber (Dora Madison), a down on her luck call-girl, and Marian (Sarah Shahi), an enigmatic beauty who challenges Jack’s beliefs and questions whether he has some deeper calling.

Forces both natural and supernatural lead Jack on a journey to discover his own spiritual truth, culminating in a final showdown with Guy Roy.  Ultimately, DIVINE ACCESS is a story of family, friendship and faith.

WWW.DIVINEACCESSMOVIE.COM

05/04 LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE EXPERT, MOVIE & HOME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERT BEN LYONS, WORLD SERIES CHAMPION BERNIE WILLIAMS KICKS OFF “RIVAL TOWN RUNDOWNS”

LARRY LIPSON – AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.



MOVIE & HOME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERT BEN LYONS HIGHLIGHTS  THE LATEST BLU-RAY/DIGITAL HD RELEASES INCLUDING GREAT MOVIES FOR MOMS FOR MOTHER’S DAY  & THE BEST WAYS TO WATCH THEM

Movie & Home Entertainment Expert Highlights  The Latest Blu-ray/Digital HD Releases Including Great Movies for Moms for Mother’s Day & the Best Ways to Watch Them

Ben Lyons is a Television, Radio, and Online host and producer who covers pop culture like nobody else. Each month with his DEN (Digital Entertainment News) segment, Ben highlights the latest Blu-ray and Digital HD releases and the best ways to watch them.  Ben’s next DEN segment is Wednesday, May 4th and he will highlight some great movie gift ideas for Mother’s Day that moms can curl up and watch in the comfort of their own home.  Ben will also highlight the other new Blu-ray/Digital HD releases and the best ways to watch them.

Ben Lyons is the lead host of IMDb’s Golden Globes and Academy Awards coverage, his movie reviews can be heard weekly on Mario Lopez’s internationally syndicated radio show, and his awards predictions are featured on Elle.com. Over the years Ben has worked as the film correspondent for E!, EXTRA, Oscar.com, and Yahoo!, covering every major awards show and film release.   Ben’s latest venture is as chief correspondent and “voice of the fans” at Derek Jeter’s theplayerstribune.com. His duties include hosting the Tribune's weekly radio show on Sirius/XM, hosting his own video series in partnership with AOL called 'Real Fan Life', as well as a podcast of the same name, and moderating live streams and panels at NBA All Star Weekend, SXSW, and The Super Bowl. Born and raised in New York City, Ben is the grandson of legendary New York Post columnist Leonard Lyons, and is the son of film and theater critic Jeffrey Lyons. The Lyons family has been covering pop culture in American media for more than 80 years.

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WORLD SERIES CHAMPION BERNIE WILLIAMS - SHERATON HOTELS & RESORTS LAUNCHES NEW ORIGINAL CONTENT SERIES WITH A SPOTLIGHT ON THE INFAMOUS RIVALRY BETWEEN NEW YORK CITY AND BOSTON

ENTERING ENEMY TERRITORY:  WORLD SERIES CHAMPION BERNIE WILLIAMS KICKS OFF “RIVAL TOWN RUNDOWNS” FEATURING ALL-STAR LINE-UP OF MLB® PLAYERS

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Launches New Original Content Series with a Spotlight on the Infamous Rivalry Between New York City and Boston

In celebration of its partnership with Major League Baseball® (MLB®), Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is launching a new original content series, “Rival Town Rundowns:  MLB Stars Reveal their Favorite Spots for Fans Checking into Rival Territory,"  that will give MLB fans an unprecedented perspective on travel through tips and hacks from their favorite pros visiting a ‘rival’ city.

With more than XX baseball fans traveling every season to see their favorite team play in away games, Rival Town Rundowns seeks to give travelers the quick and easy run-down on what to do and where to go while staying in “foreign territory.”  A five-part video series that will roll-out throughout the baseball season, Rival Town Rundowns will be hosted Jessica Mendoza and feature past and present MLB stars including Bernie Williams, Billy Butler, Matt Carpenter and Brandon Belt.

Bernie Williams will launch the content series on May 4th with his perspective on the infamous and storied New York City and Boston rivalry, giving the rundown on his favorite to-do’s when visiting Beantown.  To give baseball enthusiasts a chance to get in on the action, Sheraton is also announcing the Rival Town Rundowns contest, where fans can submit their story on why they deserve to win the trip of a lifetime to see five of the hottest rivalry games in MLB this year.

Sheraton is the “Official Hotel of Major League Baseball,” providing guests effortless ways to stay connected to their favorite teams while on the road.  During their stay, Sheraton guests have complimentary access to MLB.TV, the longest-running and most widely distributed live streaming service in all of sports, enabling out-of-market fans to watch every game live.  Also beginning in Spring 2016, Sheraton will add MLB Network as a new in-room entertainment channel, giving fans access to games, highlights and analysis wherever they travel.

ABOUT BERNIE WILLIAMS : Bernie Williams played his entire 16 year MLB career with the New York Yankees.  A center fielder, Williams was a member of four World Series Championship teams.  He also won the Silver Slugger Award and American League Championship Series Most Valuable Player.

05/03 MARLENE KOCH, EAT WHAT YOU LOVE, BESS YOUNT, NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

MARLENE KOCH QVC GUEST STAR AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF EAT WHAT YOU LOVE QUICK & EASY: GREAT RECIPES LOW IN SUGAR, FAT, AND CALORIES

Join QVC Guest Star and Bestselling Author, MARLENE KOCH As She Presents Favorite Recipes Shaved of Sugar, Fat and Calories from, EAT WHAT YOU LOVE QUICK & EASY  Plus, Restaurant Makeovers of Favorite Dishes like Pumpkin Spice Latte!

Wildly popular QVC guest star and bestselling author, Marlene Koch, is back with more delicious and guilt-free recipes in her new cookbook, EAT WHAT YOU LOVE QUICK & EASY: GREAT RECIPES LOW IN SUGAR, FAT, AND CALORIES. After her previous books in the Eat What You Love series sold more than 700,000 copies, Marlene is determined to continue helping readers lose weight, manage their diabetes, feed their family better, and feel great – without sacrificing taste.

Thanks to Marlene’s remarkable ability to shave the sugar, fat, and calories from your favorite recipes, you no longer have to suffer in order to maintain a healthy weight and diet. Better yet, these recipes are in accordance with the new 2016 dietary guidelines, which call for a major decrease in sugar and saturated fat consumption. With the simple substitution of a few ingredients, Marlene shows readers how easy it is to whip up healthy alternatives to dishes like Mac & Cheese and Teriyaki Fried Chicken.

Marlene Koch is the award-winning author of numerous cookbooks including Eat What You Love and the New York Times bestseller, Eat More of What You Love. A regular guest on QVC, Marlene is a registered dietician and culinary expert known for her extraordinary ability to deliver good health, with great taste! Marlene and her recipes have been featured in Cooking Light, Woman’s World, Men’s Fitness, and Diabetes Health magazines, as well as on Today and the Food Network. At home you’ll find Marlene cooking and baking for her big food-loving family.

MARLENEKOCH.COM


BESS YOUNT, HEAD OF FACEBOOK'S SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM - EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

AN INSIDE LOOK AT WHAT THE WORLD’S #1 SOCIAL MEDIA SITE IS   DOING TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES GROW

JUST IN TIME FOR NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK… LEARN WHY FACEBOOK IS DOUBLING DOWN ON ITS COMMITMENT  TO DRIVING SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS

Learn Best Practices for Growing Your Business from  Facebook’s Head of SMB Community Engagement

In honor of National Small Business Week, Facebook is demonstrating its commitment to empowering small businesses and helping them achieve success. On May 3rd, you can talk with Facebook’s head of small business community engagement, one of the top social media experts in the nation.  She cover a number of timely topics, such as: Facebook’s Involvement in National Small Business Week, including a newly minted technology coalition with other major technology companies; what Instagram is doing to engage the small business community; and the upcoming Facebook events where small businesses can meet with Facebook experts one-on-one: Facebook and Instagram’s Ongoing Commitment to Small Businesses, including the  Boost Your Business event series which connects businesses with community leaders, small business experts and like-minded businesses. Find out how your listeners can learn more about the community and online resources they need to grow their business.

You will be speaking with Bess Yount, Head of Facebook's SMB Community Engagement team.  Bess is responsible for growing awareness of just how social media can help small businesses reach their goals. In fact, Bess has traveled the country on behalf of Facebook to engage with small business owners and help them learn about ways to grow their respective businesses. Whether your listeners are just starting a business or ready to take the next step, they’ll be fascinated to hear from one of the top social media business experts in the nation.

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05/02 ANDREAS NIETO, THE WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL & SUITES, CORONA DE MAYO & MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, STEVE WILKOS

ANDREAS NIETO - DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE, THE WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL & SUITES - CORONA DE MAYO & MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

The Most Famous Downtown Los Angeles Hotel - Elegantly presiding over the City of Angels, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites provides the ultimate urban oasis in the heart of the business district. An international symbol that has come to represent the beauty and sophistication of the city itself, this famous Westin Los Angeles hotel is one of the most photographed destinations in the world. Stroll through our atrium lobby, and you'll immediately see why. Enjoy spectacular skyline views, access to over 40 specialty boutiques and restaurants, and unparalleled meeting facilities. Discover LA's largest convention hotel - widely regarded as a "City-within-a City" - sure to surpass all expectations. A landmark attraction in its own right, this unique name in downtown Los Angeles hotels beckons you with an exceptional setting.

LA PRIME - Savor The Views & Cuisine At Our Downtown Los Angeles Steak Restaurant
Located on the 35th floor of the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites our award winning restaurant invites you to experience a culinary adventure in a relaxed atmosphere of refined service. LA Prime, known for its innovative and edgy cuisine offers prime beef steaks, both wet and dry aged, beautiful lamb and veal chops, fresh fish and shellfish enhanced with local produce and an award winning wine cellar, provides the ultimate in dining. Executive Chef Andreas Nieto has created a masterful menu utilizing only fresh ingredients in combination with an artist eye to please your palate. As you dine a million lights will stretch out at your feet or wink at you from the sky as you sit back, relax and enjoy all that downtown Los Angeles has to offer.

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FORMER MARINE AND POLICE OFFICER TURNED TALK SHOW HOST STEVE WILKOS - GEARING UP TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS ON THE AIR LATER THIS YEAR

THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW IS IN ITS 9TH SEASON AND GEARING UP TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS ON THE AIR LATER THIS YEAR!

Catch Up with the Former Marine and Police Officer Turned Talk Show Host as He Continues to Focus on the Importance of Social Issues.

More than 22 years ago, Steve Wilkos began moonlighting as a security guard on The Jerry Springer Show. Viewers began to identify with his tough guy demeanor and no-nonsense approach, and Steve began hosting his own daytime talk show in 2007.

Now in its 9th season, The Steve Wilkos Show is hotter than ever. The show has experienced larger year-after-year growth than any other syndicated talk show and has been renewed through 2018. Considered a man of the people, Steve's sincerity and straight-talking style continue to attract new fans, both men and women alike. The show has earned three Prism Award nominations for raising awareness about social issues such as substance abuse and domestic violence.

Steve is a huge sports fan (his hometown Chicago teams) and avid golfer and can often be found riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle in Connecticut, where he lives with wife Rachelle (executive producer of The Steve Wilkos Show) and two kids. Talk to Steve about his unique progression from military man and police officer to talk show host, and the hot topics his show is tackling this season.

MORE ABOUT STEVE:
Steve Wilkos is the host of “The Steve Wilkos Show,” a nationally syndicated series produced by NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution.  The show is now in its ninth season.  Since its debut, Wilkos’ popularity has skyrocketed—the show has grown 56% in households over its premiere season.  His straightforward approach combined with his sincerity and humor has earned viewers’ trust and respect.

Before beginning a career in entertainment, Wilkos served in the U.S. Marine Corps for seven years.  When he returned from service, he went back to his hometown of Chicago and joined the Chicago Police Department, following in his father’s footsteps.  During that time, he took great pride in keeping the streets of the notoriously volatile Shakespeare District safe for almost 12 years.  Wilkos retired from the police force in 2001.

Late in his law enforcement career, the 6’3” Wilkos began moonlighting, as a security guard on “The Jerry Springer Show.”  By the time he started hosting his own show, Wilkos had guest-hosted more than 50 episodes of “The Jerry Springer Show.”

His no-nonsense style, informed by his law enforcement background, was different from Springer’s and allowed Wilkos to create his own identity as a tough-talking host.  His popularity grew with viewers and as a result, in 2007, he began hosting his own show.

For the 2013-14 season, “The Steve Wilkos Show” is averaging over 1.9 million daily viewers with nearly 50% of his audience deriving from the advertiser friendly Adults 25-54 demographic.  The show has grown steadily for most of its seven seasons, with this current season delivering a +48% increase in viewership vs. its premiere season back in 2007-08.  It also continues to deliver strong results for local stations and is #1 in its time period among Women 18-49 and Adults 18-49 demographics in New York at 12:00 p.m. on WPIX, and in Los Angeles at 2:00 p.m. on KTLA, during the November 2013 sweeps period.

Wilkos’ show has earned him three Prism Award nominations for raising awareness about substance abuse and other social issues.  He served as the host of the Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards in 2011 and appeared briefly in a cameo role on a Halloween episode of “The Simpsons,” a milestone he calls “the highlight of my career.”  Wilkos also appeared in several TV shows and films, most notably the hit motion picture “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.”

A huge sports fan and avid golfer, he attends as many professional sporting events as his schedule allows, especially baseball, basketball and football games.  In his downtime, he can also be found riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Wilkos and his wife Rachelle, who is the executive producer of “The Steve Wilkos Show” and “The Jerry Springer Show,” have two children and live in Connecticut.

WWW.STEVEWILKOS.COM