[Breakfast: Strawberry-Banana and Yogurt Smoothie] I won't wait in line for more than 10 minutes for a cupcake. I just won't...or maybe I would if I found a cupcake that was worthy. I had high hopes for Vanilla Bakeshop in...[More]
[Breakfast: Brioche from Breadbar and chamomile tea.] I dragged DK into Barneys New York yesterday because I had to return something. It was also a good excuse to brunch at Barneys Greengrass. I switched it up this time and had...[More]
Do any of you remember when I got the worst food poisoning in my life? I got it at Hugo's in West Hollywood. You can read about it here and here. My stomach was messed up for months after that....[More]
Click Photos to Enlarge I had just seen the above candids of Alicia Silverstone last week and was wondering when I would have another Alicia Silverstone sighting. Well, it took a few days. DK and I were looking for...[More]
Click Photos to Enlarge Yeah, so I finally figured out what makes Jessica Alba happy. (I wonder if she's on the Lollipop Diet?) Now I need to find out where I can buy some of her 'happypops.' I would...[More]
[Breakfast: leftover eggs benedict. Tropical green tea.] Click Photos to Enlarge I finally had another Jessica Biel sighting while I was dining at Rustic Canyon Friday night with DK. Again, I was shocked at how much prettier Jessica is in...[More]
Click Photo to Enlarge DK and I went out to dinner at a restaurant called Aspen last night. It's decorated like a modern ski lodge--kind of. There's a fire in the middle with seating around it like a community table....[More]
Click Photos to Enlarge One of my favorite meals in San Francisco was brunch at a Provencale French restaurant in Cole Valley (upper Haight) called Zazie. It's one of those restaurants that really bums me out 'cause there isn't...[More]
BOOK: Veronica by Mary Gaitskill MAGAZINE: British Vogue’s December Anniversary issue BAND: The Dramas MOVIE: Casino Royale REALITY SHOW: Paparazzi on BBC DOCUMENTARY: Thin on HBO RESTAURANT: Cube DESSERT: Pear and Mascarpone Tart from A.O.C WATER: Penta TEA: Les Palais...[More]
[Breakfast: pumpkin pie w/ whipped cream] Click Photos to Enlarge Brangelina shared a romantic dinner in Vietnam for Thanksgiving. (Damn. They even do Thanksgiving stylishly.) I assume that means Z , Maddox and Shiloh stayed at Angelina's house with the...[More]
[Brakfast: 1/2 pumpkin pancake with maple syrup and green tea] Those of you who have been reading BAT for a long time know that I'm obsessed with pumpkin. I've already tried Urth's pumpkin pie this year (pretty good) and Real...[More]
1. I was in Nordstroms the other day and couldn’t help wondering, when did 7 and 9 become sizes to choose from? 2. How come Europeans smoke at the gas station? Are they really nuts or are we needlessly paranoid?...[More]
Whenever I make reservations at a nice restaurant I ask for a good table. It’s best to be as specific as possible if you know the table that you want. When I went to AOC a few months ago,...[More]
I love October because See's Candies has its special edition Orange and Dark Chocolate Wafers. These wafers are so tasty and have the best texture. They are very rich so you don't have to worry about eating the whole...[More]
Jin Patisserie is one of my favorite places in LA. It’s a tea garden in Venice where you can pretend is your own backyard. A converted craftsman house is where the small restaurant and sweets shop resides with a...[More]
[Breakfast: a slice of 7-grain toast and an Arnold Palmer] Click Photos to Enlarge I love Scarlett Johansson, even though she's probably a bitch in real life. At least she has a real body that has curves instead of the...[More]
This is what I had for breakfast today: Banana Cream Pie Smoothie (From Cooking Light) A higher-fiber alternative to plain milk, this smoothie doubles as a smart breakfast or a milk shake-like treat. One serving of the smoothie contains 315...[More]
Click Photo to Enlarge New York Magazine surveyed 100 Fashion Week models about various model related subjects. I only care about their breakfast related answers: What did you eat for breakfast this morning? “Coffee and doughnuts.” “Starbucks.” “Toaster strudel.” “A...[More]
I didn’t eat breakfast today, so here’s a picture of yesterday’s disappointing brunch at Le Petit Bakery and Café in Ventura County. The nice thing about the restaurant was that the outside patio overlooked the Ventura Harbor--oh, and the...[More]
OMG, Nicole Richie looks like death without a ton of makeup on. BTW: That's how my friend with an eating disorder looked. It's not pretty. For those of you who don't remember what Nicole used to look like with...[More]
1. Beverage = Iced Green Tea 2. Book = Queen of The Oddballs by Hillary Carlip 3. Clothing = Target Vintage Screen Tees and Tanks 4. Brunch = Café Vida (Pacific Palisades) / La Provence (Beverly Hills) 5. Music...[More]
DK and I have been going to the same crepe place in Paris for two years now. We ate at La Crêperie des Canettes twice in three days on our last trip. Besides having the best ambience (with a...[More]
For some reason Victoria Beckham's face looks less gaunt. Do you think she might have gained 3-5 pounds? Maybe it's only bloat from the soy sauce that she used at Nobu. You know that sushi is one of Posh's...[More]
[Breakfast: a hard boiled egg and green tea] DK and I were walking on the Venice boardwalk on Saturday--which I do not recommend—after eating a horrible breakfast at Café Buna in Marina Del Rey. I had coffee grounds in my...[More]
[Breakfast: raspberries and whippped cream] As Nicole Richie and a friend exited the Planet Blue boutique in Malibu, California, a photographer yelled out to her, “Nicole, you look disgusting. Gain some f—king weight!” "You don’t scream at people that they...[More]
[Breakfast: an almond biscotti and an iced cappuccino] Monday's suck, so today will be a continuation of Fashion Friday. I'm feeling particularly generous since tomorrow is BAT's three year anniversary. Please join in the festivities and make your Monday and...[More]
Honestly, I have no idea if Scarlett or Heidi were eating ice cream. They could very well have been licking Italian ices or sorbet like Nicole. I'm sure that Nicole breaks out in a sweat over the thought of...[More]
If you ever find yourself in Paris--which you should visit at least once in a lifetime--buy a chocolate bar from Patrick Roger. There are at least 20 kinds of varieties varying in taste from fruity to spicy. Each bar...[More]
Technically, this was brunch. A ham and cheese crepe with a jug of hard apple cider is hard to beat....[More]
[Breakfast: biscotti and green tea] Kate Hudson is set to write a self-help book for new mothers who want to lose weight. She explains: I was depressed. I was the happiest, jolliest pregnant woman, then I had the baby and...[More]
Dear Ms. Knightley, I really like you despite the fact that I can't name the last movie you were in that I watched. You're really beautiful and have a spunky personality, which can't be said for a lot of...[More]
I know you have those days when you really want to ditch work and go to the beach in Malibu and have a Britney Spears sighting, but you simply have too much work. I felt this way last week...[More]
See...Jessica Alba totally eats. I don't have proof or anything that she sucked the entire lollypop--it could've been a prop for the new movie she's filming called Bill. Both of the above pictures were taken on set. Lindsay Lohan...[More]
I rarely eat candy bars here, so I don't know why I feel the need to taste every kind when I'm in London. My favorite tea place in Santa Monica, The Tudor House, also has the best British candy...[More]
My first meal in Cannes was excellent. I had pizza with proscuitto and goat cheese with a side salad, red wine, and my first baguette. I know you're like, WTF, pizza? But a friend of mine who's a foodie and...[More]
You must fly British Airways business class for the yummy cinnamon raisin scones and Cornish clotted cream. Sure, the business class flight that DK and I took from Cannes to London was a lot of money for tea--way more...[More]
Sienna Miller and Victoria Beckham are reportedly BFF's. Let's hope that their friendship doesn't end like that of Denise Richard and Heather Locklear. The two bonded after allegedly puking up--that's my theory--Jamie Oliver's food at a recent Burberry party....[More]
Easter chocolates are my favorite. I used to hoard Cadbury Creme Eggs and then freeze them after the holiday. I can't eat them anymore. Now my faves are See's Candies Dark Chocolate Foil Eggs, Egg Quartet, their Chocolate Foil...[More]
[Breakfast: a rice krispie treat and green tea] DK and I had brunch at Barneys Greengrass on Sunday. It was weird, cuz our waiter was acting all stressed out even though it was 2:30 pm and the restaurant was a...[More]
[Breakfast: a grilled banana and peanut butter sandwich] I was lunching at Toast today and Kirsten Dunst was sitting at the next table with a girlfriend. I love how she wears black Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses instead of those large old...[More]
DK and I ditched work on Wednesday to go to The Happiest Place on Earth--Disneyland. The lines were short and the new Space Mountain was worth the trip. We even spotted a twentysomething couple who were wearing bride and...[More]
DK and I went to The Lobster for Valentine’s Day where we got to stuff ourselves with spiny Pacific lobster and Veuve Clicquot. It was the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner except for the annoying couple sitting next to us....[More]
--Colin Farrell should have shagged Angelina Jolie when he had the chance. He told OK! Magazine, ‘Nothing happened between me and Angelina – unfortunately…I just feel lucky to have worked with her - I'm sure many men would have...[More]
[Breakfast: cappuccino chip muffin from Pioneer Boulangerie] 1. Dessert University by Roland Mesnier (former White House executive pastry chef) 2. Sur La Table Red Measuring Cup and Spoon Set 3. Target Screen Tee 4. Stila Lash Visor Mascara...[More]
[Breakfast: oatmeal with oat milk and chamomile tea] Westside Inn of the Seventh Ray (most romantic restaurant in L.A.) The Lobster (you’ll be getting some hot sex tonight) The Wilshire (organic and sexy) The Restaurant at Hotel Bel Air (pricey...[More]
I'm still on the BRAT diet. B anana R ice A pple T oast No, hot chocolate and marshmallows are not allowed on this diet. Tomorrow I am seeing the acupuncturist. Do you think that I could get Hugo's in...[More]
I always get readers asking me how I stay so svelte. Well, the best way to get over post-holiday bloat is to go somewhere like Hugo's in West Hollywood for brunch (really linner) at 2:45 after you've just caught a...[More]
[Breakfast: Pumpernickel bagel with lox, cream cheese and red onion] This is a fabulous punch that was created by Mikella and Monica. It's the best alcoholic punch that I've ever tasted. Please note that Mikella, Monica and I aren't responsible...[More]
The only imperfect meals that we had were at The Terrace Point Café and The Country Club Grill. The day we went to The Terrace, the service was slow and the food was OK. At The Country Club, the...[More]
[Breakfast: mini-baguette with butter and Bonne Maman blueberry and apricot jam] The Wynn, Las Vegas is the place to be. DK and I immediately warmed up to the hotel when we accidentally arrived at the VIP valet and realized that...[More]
[Breakfast: a chocolate chip cappuccino muffin and an English Breakfast tea] Dating sucks. All that talk about having fun and getting to know different people is BS. Guys think that women have it better because they can get free meals...[More]
[Rachael's breakfast: TBA] Part 1 ...Which leads me to: Shop with attitude. Seriously. I know girls who won’t step foot into a place like Chanel because they can’t get that Pretty Woman scene out of their heads. I say, OH...[More]
[Rachael's breakfast: The fresh fruit plate at Toast.] What a lucky girl I am. Back again for yet another guest spot on Breakfast at Tiffany’s. If I were anywhere near Ms. Tiffany right now, I swear I would kiss her...[More]
[Breakfast: pumpkin pie] These are three of my favorite pumpkin things: This pumpkin pie recipe (with real whipped cream) by Paula Deen [Note: I use 1 cup packed brown sugar instead of white sugar.] This pumpkin lipgloss by Stila This...[More]
[Breakfast: cheesecake and a Mimosa] 1. I got that flu that’s going around (it sucks) 2. DK went to Groundwork coffee on Main Street to pick me up a latte and tofu muffin. There weren’t any tofu muffins left, but...[More]
[Breakfast: a peanut butter Balance Bar] --Did anyone else notice that the Jewish wedding in the Wedding Crashers was filmed in a church or that Rachel McAdams is suddenly 28 in every publication instead of 29? --I finally got around...[More]
[Breakfast: 1 1/4 buttermilk pancakes and half of a chicken apple sausage] After the trip to Barney’s, I left DK to try on his shirts (he’s obsessed with looking at himself in the mirror) and went for a walk around...[More]
Updated [Breakfast: a handful of red grapes and a soy green tea latte] Don’t hate me for making a recipe from The South Beach Diet book. I’m not a recipe snob, and DK thought it was one of the tastiest...[More]
[Rachael's Breakfast: Loads of blueberries and figs and peach slices and the most sinful, luscious strawberries I have ever tasted. Sigh. Now, on to the blog..] Have I mentioned how sensational Miss Tiffany is? Seriously, the woman is a four...[More]
Pistachio-Chicken Salad Serves 4 (via* Santa Barbara Pistachios) Salad 1/2 cup SBP Kernels*, finely ground 1/2 + 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon + 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless/skinless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2...[More]
[Breakfast: croissant with jam and coffee] I am particular about where I can write. I need to be away from my apartment. Currently I’m tired of coffee houses. One café I like is Le Marmiton in Santa Monica. There are...[More]
[Breakfast: green tea and almonds] My Favorite Weekend: Tiffany Stone Yes, it’s annoying to cure hangovers with Mimosos and Bloody Mary’s. Yes, it’s annoying to just say no to a party or premiere because your boyfriend wants some ‘home’ time....[More]
Best Plain Croissant: The French Market Cafe, Venice Best Almond Croissant: Le Marmiton, Santa Monica Best Scramble: Toast, L.A. Best Eggs Benedict: Asia de Cuba, West Hollywood Best Egg and Bagel Breakfast: Bagel Nosh, Santa Monica Best Mimosa: Hugo's, West...[More]
[Breakfast: croissant and a cafe au lait] I had never been to London before. What I really wanted to know was if it was true that there weren’t many attractive English women and that most English people have bad teeth....[More]
[Breakfast: blueberry scone and a latte] The last big trip I’d taken to Europe spoiled me. I had long layovers that got me the Exit row seats, so I could pretend I wasn’t in Coach. This was especially easy when...[More]
[Breakfast: turkey bacon and scrambled eggs] Rachael, my old friend and fabulous chef, writers on on her blog: West Los Angeles Farmers Market Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY! Yes, I know, this is a shameless plug…but since I am sincerely excited about...[More]
*Updated [Breakfast: 'the favorite' scramblette from Toast] The Best Restaurants in West LA That You Have Never Heard of* 1. Hiko Sushi (310) 473-7688 Expensive, but amazing. Sit at the sushi bar for chef's choice. 2. Musha (310 ) 576-6330...[More]
Breakfast: a red velvet cupcake Part 1 Part 2 I guess I was in a masochistic mood, because I decided that I had to try the S’mores for dessert. The sure sign of death at Boa: It was waitress recommended!...[More]
[Breakfast: toasted croissant with jam and butter] Part 1 Part 3 We waited for our main course. I was going to try the bernaise sauce, but decided to see what side sauce or rub ($1 each) our waitress would suggest....[More]
[Breakfast: leftover French Toast] Part 2 Part 3 A couple of weeks ago on the way to Sushi Roku, my boyfriend and I walked into BOA Steakhouse, a new restaurant from the owners of Sushi Roku, Katana and Balboa (now...[More]
Breakfast: mixed berry scone from farmers' market Best way to kill an hour on a Saturday: Drive around the West Side of Los Angeles looking for a Peet’s Coffee that doesn’t have a line out the door. You know when...[More]
[Brunch: Leftovers from last night and Chardonnay] I’ve always been smug about the fact that no one can stalk me, because my schedule is never the same. Last night, I went to Joe’s in Venice on a date. I had...[More]
as promised... WHITE CHIP LEMON BARS (the best e-v-e-r) 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/3 cup butter, softened ¾ cup Hershey’s Premier White Chips 2 eggs, slightly beaten ¼ cup lemon juice (Use Meyer...[More]
as promised... WHITE CHIP LEMON BARS (the best e-v-e-r) 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/3 cup butter, softened ¾ cup Hershey’s Premier White Chips 2 eggs, slightly beaten ¼ cup lemon juice (Use Meyer...[More]
Updated* Breakfast: 3 homemade (by moi) oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and a chai latte I Googled “Geoffrey’s Malibu” Saturday night. I wanted to study the brunch menu again before Sunday morning. I was leaning towards Jonathan Antin’s favorite, Grilled Filet...[More]
Updated Breakfast: Cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese and a chai latte Instead of going to the BOURNE SUPREMACY premiere and partying afterwards on closed off streets in Hollywood, I cooked dinner for a friend. I overdosed on Hollywood stuff...[More]
Breakfast: "this apple walks into a bar..." cereal bar from Trader Joe's French Kiss Martini - 4 oz chilled Vodka (Grey Goose) - 1 oz Champagne (Dom Perignon) - 1 - Strawberry...[More]
Breakfast: Balance Bar- Cookie Dough I had my first Martini when I was 20 (I had a real ID that said I was 22) at Liquid Kitty in West LA, when it was still legal to smoke in bars. (Liquid...[More]
Breakfast: ice cream cone with Nuts About Malt (Dreyer's Dreamery) *I need more international people writing me. I know you guys eat breakfast. (TiffanyAStone@aol.com) Some people have told me that I don't eat enough for breakfast. I'd like for my...[More]
Updated--something really weird happened to my formatting. It should all be fixed now. Breakfast: Toasted baguette with apricot jam and butter I’m at one of my favorite French cafés. I splurged and got a spinach crepe—so tasty. I’m definitely not...[More]
Updated 3/24/04 Breakfast: blueberry scone from Rockenwagner's 4 glasses of water Lunch: leftover 1/2 egg-salad sandwich from The Apple Pan Snack: string cheese and a very small cup of coffee 1/2 decaf Dinner at Cinch: ribeye steak, organic green beans...[More]
I am generally not a fan of sweets for breakfast or brunch. I really only eat them if a friend, relative, or lover cooks them for me. Most places have really average French toast and pancakes. I will eat pancakes...[More]
Breakfast: Eggs Benedict I know a lot of you have been wondering where all of my food posts have gone. I do love eating and writing about it, but I guess I haven’t been inspired of late— then came my...[More]
Krispy Kreme opened a store on Wilshire Blvd. and Euclid today in Santa Monica. They are giving away one free glazed donut per customer. I know they close at 10 p.m. Edit: Honestly, I had to get my mail, but...[More]
Little did boifromtroy know when he blogged about fondue or cheese, he’d shortly be dining out with me, instead of various hot men. It was a slight slap in the face when boi revealed this is why he took so...[More]
Breakfast: chai tea with oat milk *Omigod, I just found out last night that an aquaintance of mine, Michael Steele, is the new Program Director at indie 103.1 Congrats Michael! Great things come to those who wait. * I went...[More]
Breakfast: eggs brava from the Novel Cafe Restaurant: Not to sound too Cali, but I don't like MSG or greasy vegetables, so I don't like most Chinese food. However, I love Mao's Kitchen in Venice. It's also open until 3...[More]
Second Edit* Posting will be light through Jan 5th Be Happy and Merry--Thanks everyone for reading me, and hope you all are having a nice holiday. I know that's impossible, but at least have a good one in your dreams....[More]
I had my first martini when I was 20 (I had a real fake ID) at Liquid Kitty in West LA, when it was still legal to smoke in bars. (Liquid Kitty still exists. The only bar marker is a...[More]
I stopped by Trader Joe’s last night for wheat-free crackers, organic sour cream and their yummy yogurt cheese. It was going to be a quick trip, except it never is. I realized I hadn’t bought Nutella in forever, and the...[More]
Breakfast: Kashi-Go Lean cereal w/ oat milk My favorite cousin, B and I finally got together for lunch last week. This was an amazing feat considering that she has a two year old and started her own company this year....[More]
[Breakfast: Kashi- Go Lean cereal with oat milk] Alicia Silverstone is a vegan (doesn’t eat or wear anything derived from an animal)—in case you haven’t heard. That’s why she’s svelte, has bright eyes, clear skin, thick hair and a B.M....[More]
I ran into an acquaintance, B, at my local coffeehouse today. She was wearing a fabulous tangerine-colored double breasted pea coat. B is always dressed to the 9’s. I admit, I was impressed she was so stylish at 10AM on...[More]
[Breakfast: pumpkin pancakes with cottage cheese] Every Halloween I get sulky that I can’t go trick-or-treating. I would trade going to the most hip and fun Halloween party ever, just to go trick-or-treating one last time. I’d have to drink...[More]
Breakfast: pumpkin pancakes with maple syrup [Note: I don’t always feel like explaining everything (or copy editing or proofreading), so I do links.] Monday I had the best frozen yogurt in Pasadena at “21 Choices Frozen Yogurt,” except there are...[More]
Breakfast: Rice Crispy Treat My sweet friend, J, had me over for homemade asparagus soup last night. I ate it, despite the fact that I knew my cold would break because of the cream. And it did. I had been...[More]
Breakfast: slice of pumpkin bread Tiffany: Matsuhisa is a really chi-chi sushi restaurant in Beverly Hills. It used to be the most expensive sushi place in the U.S. Now that title belongs to its Beverly Hills buddy, Ginza Sushi Ko....[More]
That felt good. I haven't done the lalalala... thing in a long time. Today was a good day. I received two messengered gifts. I've been obsessing about homemade cupcakes for months now. (The best I've ever had were at The...[More]
The hip newish restaurant "Raw" was the restaurant du jour on the first and second episodes of last season's "Sex and the City." The restaurant "Raw" on the show has gag me food, but a hot waiter, black laquered tables...[More]
I’m tired of politics, so I’ll talk about food. I am craving almond M&M’s right now. They really are the perfect texture. I guess they seem classier than peanut M&M’s and more exciting than the regular ones. I also like...[More]
My parents are out of town this weekend. The dog and cat are with them, so I can hang at their house with no responsibilities. Doing my parents’ house solo gives me great pleasure. The first thing I do is...[More]
I have always loved grilled cheese sandwiches. I remember when I was 5, and my friend's mom, Sharon, made us grilled jack cheese on dark wheat bread. I was used to having the classic Kraft singles on some kind of...[More]
