Author Archives: Ben Mandelker
REAL HOUSEWIVES PHOTOCAP: Danielle Fights Back
It took about seven episodes, but The Real Housewives of New Jersey is finally in that ridiculous, campy place it should have always been. This week’s show took place in the wake of last week’s epic brawl, and now that the dust had settled, it was time for Danielle to seek her revenge. Unsurprisingly, she …
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BIG BROTHER PHOTOCAP: The Mean Girls Are Off The Walls
I’m very happy about something on Big Brother 12. We got the makings of an epic catfight in the near future. Between Britney, Monet, and Rachel, there’s certain to be some shrieking dustup sooner rather than later, and when that happens, it’s going to be magical. You see, Britney has happily taken on the role …
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Ep. 04: Banter with Ben and Lisa
We’re back with another episode of Banter with Ben and Lisa! This time we once again tackle the Real Housewives of New Jersey, fastidiously dissecting the epic fight on this week’s latest episode. Joining us in the “studio” is jash, who is good for several hearty guffaws and witty asides. I can assure you all …
MAGNOLIA BAKERY PREVIEW: Pudding & Scandal!
It’s not often that I get to preview a much-hyped bakery, and it’s also not often I get to complain about local busybody community residents, but I’m proud to announce that I’ll be doing both in this humble post. The setup is simple. My friend Jenny, a.k.a The Dessert Darling, emailed me full of excitement, …
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BIG BROTHER PHOTOCAP: Well, That Was Fun
Things don’t always go as planned on Big Brother, and for those who fear the show features way too much producer meddling, take last night’s eviction episode as an example to the contrary. Annie and Rachel were on the block, and SPOILER ALERT: one of them was the Saboteur. Needless to say, CBS could not …
THE CITY SEASON FINALE PHOTOCAP: Is Whitney Hopelessly Devoted To The Pink Ladies?
With The Hills heading off the air for good on Tuesday, not many people were talking about The City, whose latest triumphant season came to an end with quite the cliffhanger. Would Whitney stick with Kelly Cutrone, or would she dip her feet in new waters with pink-clad publicist Alison Brod. The contrast between the …
Revisiting The Best Donut In Los Angeles; Also, A Cookie Backfire
Not too long ago, I made a bold proclamation. I labeled the glazed buttermilk donut at Tasty Donuts the BEST DONUT IN LOS ANGELES. I was met with resistance from many, especially those who suggested that I may have upset the entire food blogging community by not kowtowing to what is widely accepted as the …
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BIG BROTHER PHOTOCAP: Going Through A Hot Spell
We’re only on the third episode of Big Brother 12, but already I’m starting to form some strong opinions about the cast. For instance, I can already tell you who I hate. Aside from Andrew, who is beyond annoying, I’m finding that Hayden is kind of the worst. Not only does he scream unnecessarily in …
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THE HILLS FINALE PHOTOCAP: Goodbye, Sweet Hills
I already posted a recap of The Hills finale, but MTV hadn’t posted pics yet from the episode. Now they’re up, which means that I can put a close to The Hills with one last photocap for old time’s sake. After the jump, the end of an era. Sniff sniff…