One of my cardinal flaws is that I don’t watch Lost. I’ve seen some episodes, but it just really never spoke to me. It’s not that I’m opposed to the show — maybe down the line I’ll someday rent it all and catch up with pop culture — but for now, I’m happily Dharma free. …
Author Archives: Ben Mandelker
Making An Impassioned (READ: Desperate) Plea For More Twitter Followers
I think it’s time for a new Twitter goal. Last year, I made a fuss about wanting to reach 1,000 followers (with at least one being a noteworthy celebrity), and happily I succeeded on both fronts (thank you, Blair Underwood). Now I’m at it again. I’m restless for more followers, and no, it’s not because …
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Watch 'Cougar Town' Tonight!
Everyone should watch Cougar Town tonight. Why? Well, aside from the fact that the show has been steadily improving on the funny front, tonight’s episode has been written by occasional B-Side Blog personality (not to mention my close friend) sawgee. Even more importantly, this is the first episode of anything he’s written to air on …
KELL ON EARTH PHOTOCAP: The Bitch Is Back
At long last, Kelly Cutrone’s new Bravo series Kell On Earth premiered last night, and it was pretty much everything I could have wanted. The entire episode was one big tea kettle of stress, slowly bubbling away over the course of sixty minutes until finally the pressure was too great, leading Kelly to flip her …
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Happy Birthday Ina Garten!
Call the fun police! Today is Ina Garten’s birthday, which means our favorite kitchen maven has most certainly arranged a splendid party for all her gays (and Jeffrey) in the Hamptons. Surely on the menu: an orange floral arrangement courtesy of Michael, a refined table arrangement (not tablescape) courtesy of Miguel, some good quality mustard …
MISS AMERICA PHOTOCAP: Uglier Than Ever Edition
This weekend, the blogosphere, Twitter, and Facebook all lit up with talk of the GRAMMYS, and while the show was certainly impressive — what with its feats of acrobatic placenta symbolism, courtesy of Pink — the real entertainment this weekend came from a smaller, sadder, but no less iconic ceremony: Miss America 2010. The show, …
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In Search of Banh Mi: An Adventure For The Ages
My old friend IndianJones came into town this past weekend, and on Friday night, he announced that he wanted to try some of Los Angelee’s banh mi offerings. For those who are unaware, banh mi are Vietnamese sandwiches that are revered for their bold flavors and simple ingredients. Best of all: the sandwiches can usually …
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Disaster at Crate & Barrel!
I’ve always wondered what would happen should I or anyone else accidentally knock over one of the many fragile wares at Crate & Barrel. Would the staff level me with a stern eye and an unforgiving scowl? Would I be forced to pony up the dough to replace the unfortunate item I had so tragically …
HOUSEWIVES PHOTOCAP: Mommy Dearest
The ongoing saga of Lynne and her daughter Alexa ratcheted up in intensity last night on The Real Housewives of Orange County as the two butted heads more ferociously than ever before. It began in the car with Lynne (who drives like an old lady) insisting that her daughter didn’t respect her enough. Alexa, meanwhile, …
SHILL TOWN: Grammys, Models, and Music Edition
As we all know, I’m often wont to shill for friends and other entities on this blog; so I thought I’d compile a small digest of things you should do, check out, or enjoy. In no particular order, here they are: The Grammys! My friend Jen does PR for the recording academy, and The Grammys …
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