Repeal Proposition 8: Don't Back Down!

The California Supreme Court brings bitter news: Proposition 8 will stand.

While we take some solace that the loving couples who did marry in California will stay married, one million more have been denied that dignity and right.

We are heartbroken. But we won't back down.

We need to work relentlessly, organizing communities of faith and other allies across the state, until Prop. 8 is repealed. It will be a challenge -- but the momentum of history is on our side.

People from around the country have sent in beautiful images and messages of support to HRC. We'd like to share those with you now in a video that expresses both the profound hurt and the fierce resolve to reverse Prop. 8. Look into the eyes of the people, LGBT and straight, who stand in solidarity today. Watch the video and help us fight for marriage equality in California and across the country.

In the end, we are sure that equality will triumph over discrimination, because we will never, ever back down. Wherever you may live, pledge to join the fight. Pledge to help repeal Proposition 8.

The above text is taken from a website sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign. Please, check the site out and sign the petition.

Thanks to David Dust for the link.

Top Chef In Los Angeles in May

From our mail box!




Dear culinary aficionado,
We have an exciting food event for you to keep on your radar! The Grove and Los Angeles Magazine have teamed up to bring you a FREE to the public cook off between Top Chef Season 2 contestant Betty Fraser and Season 5 contestant Stefan Ritcher on May 20th. Hosted by Zagat editor Merrill Shindler, this complimentary event is sure to satisfy even the most refined palates. See info below!
In other news, if you haven't already rsvped for our media reception at 5:30 p.m. (limited space) at the 4th annual "Tables of Ten: Dining for a Cause" to be held, Friday May 29th at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood , please do so soon! This event showcases the talents of 15 California chefs, as well as, tabletop exhibits created by leading designers and showrooms. This annual event is held to raise funds for Inner-City Arts, a non-profit organization that offers opportunities for at risk children to build artistic expression.


We would love for you to consider these exciting and worthwhile events for pre event listings or any other coverage as it pertains to your specific outlet. Should this not be your specific beat, please do us a favor and forward it to the appropriate editor. Thank you so much!
Cook-off at The Grove!
top chef contestants betty vs Stefan

Join Los Angeles magazine’s Cook-off at The Grove
Featuring Top Chef Contestants Betty and Stefan

The Park at The Grove, Wednesday Evening, May 20

Hosted by Zagat editor Merrill Shindler

WHAT: Los Angeles magazine and The Grove present a tasteful evening of friendly competition between Top Chef’s contestants Betty and Stefan in the Snyder Diamond/Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen hosted by Merrill Shindler. The restaurants at The Grove will kick off the competition with mini cooking demonstrations and food samplings.
The event is complimentary. RSVPs are required; go to LAmag.com

WHO: *Top Chef Season 2 contestant Betty Fraser and Season 5 contestant Stefan Ritcher
*Host Merrill Shindler from Zagat.com Restaurant Reviews
*The Grove’s finest restaurants and their chefs

WHEN: Wednesday, May 20; 6:30-8:30 pm


WHERE: The Grove
In the Park beside the fountain at The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036

WHY: A cook-off between two Top Chef contestants. Betty and Stefan bring their different styles and tastes to Los Angeles’ table at The Grove’s gorgeous fountain setting. Betty is the co-owner of the Los Angeles eatery Grub Restaurant and As You Like It Catering. With her “tell it like it is” personality, unique sense of style, and boundless energy, her passion is beautifully presented with her known “California Comfort Food” cooking. Stefan, who was born in Finland, began his culinary training in Germany. He’s worked his way through Europe’s best kitchens and is now the owner of Stefan’s Catering in Santa Monica.


SPONSORS: Snyder Diamond/Sub-Zero/Wolf

CONTACT: Valentine Group PR
Steve Valentine Steve@valentinegroupla.com
(323) 801-0014 Office
(323) 489-0017 Cell

Los Angeles magazine
June Miller Richards JRichards@LAmag.com
(323) 801-0022 Office
(323) 350-7838 Cell

The Grove
Jennifer Gordon jgordon@carusoaffiliated.com
(323) 900-8030 office or (310) 261-6588 mobile




We have the same invitiation but it states that it will be Chef Stefan and Chef Fabio

This is a First. For Top Chef and Our First Lady

We now have a Top Chef Obama Burger. That is right fans. We know that our President and first lady love a good burger...

From Bravo.com

First lady Michelle and her entourage have made several stops to local eateries for a fast food fix, but one spot in particular is close to our Bravo burger-loving hearts. The First Lady made a commotion this past Saturday when she stopped by the Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill, owned by former Top Chef contestant Spike Mendelsohn. The crew sampled a variety of burgers, including the "Prez Obama" burger, which, according to Mendelsohn, has a variety of favors that "come together. Like the public behind Obama."
And that's good stuff.

We got in trouble!

Remember when I said we had press passes for y'all and y'all needed to write something up, get pictures if you could? Well, someone emailed our Bravo contact saying they had no intention of writing anything but still wanted the press passes. Know what happened next? Yup, I got a call from our contact and she wasn't pleased at all.

Tory, our contact, started the conversation off being pretty upset at the blog and myself but by the end, things were cool but I did have to promise to include our dear readers in on our scolding. I understand why Tory was upset and agreed to do so.

Press passes are not guest passes. Press passes are meant for members of the press. Members of the press who will tell the world about how awesome the TC Tour is. Bloggers are members of the press(sorta, I guess) and we provide lots of free press. Our humble little blog is the red headed step child of the blog world, long story, and we are always stunned when anyone who has anything to do with the show talks to us. If we burn our bridges with Tory, we are pretty much sunk. Get it?

So, please, if you went to the event, write something and get it to us. As I told Tory, we are not professionals. We do not expect perfection. If nothing else, just write something down and we can try to fix it for you. Bravo is being nice enough to give press passes to everyone we sent emails to so don't blow it for next seasons fans. We may not get any passes next year if this keeps up.

Weve only gotten one review so far so I expect a few more to be coming. I do know some were scheduled to go but due to health issues, work, kids, etc...you had to cancel. Thats totally understandable. So, scolding over. Trust me, it hurt me more then it hurt you.