<![CDATA[NBC Southern California - Food & Drink]]> Copyright 2013 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:14 -0700 Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:14 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations <![CDATA[Outdoor Dining on a Chilly Day]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Outdoor-Dining-on-a-Chilly-Day-182980511.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:12:49 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/cecconi%27s_patio.jpg
How do you keep eating outdoors once winter arrives? There are ways.

Photo Credit: Cecconi's

]]> <![CDATA[Presented By: Mail and ship with ease]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/feeds/ht.php?t=c&i=aeb70d4bb4607662354315cfd5d8637d&p=4 aeb70d4bb4607662354315cfd5d8637d   Getting boxes labeled and shipped is easy. The DYMO® LabelWriter® 4XL prints labels up to four inches wide – perfect for creating mailing and shipping labels. Dymo.com ]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:12:49 -0700 <![CDATA[1st Look's Best of Food 2012]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/1st-Looks-Best-of-Food-2012/183527281 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:33:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/BESTOFFOOD.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky as we take a look back at some of the best foodie moments on 1st Look this year.

]]> <![CDATA[LA’s Best Dining and Nightlife Adventures]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/SPONSORED-LAs-Best-Dining-and-Nightlife-Adventures-183518801.html Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:37:27 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GMLW15220000-ATS-Images-722x406_A1.jpg
Nights on the town your thing? Then you'll want to drive to these nearby destinations.

]]> <![CDATA[Long Beach's Mega Christmas Cookie Contest]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Long-Beachs-Mega-Cookie-Christmas-Contest-183205531.html Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:33:55 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/generic-cookies.gif
Are you ultra proud of your special snickerdoodles? Best enter 'em quick.

Photo Credit: Cookies

]]> <![CDATA[Gifting Downtown LA's Best Eats]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Gifting-Downtowns-Best-Eats-183041351.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:46:27 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/lovenutsphoto.jpg
Want to give a food gift with a local twist? Look to downtown.

Photo Credit: Love Nuts

]]> <![CDATA[Ali Bakes with the "Ace" himself at Duff's]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-Bakes-with-the-Ace-himself-at-Duffs/182588501 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:39:11 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/DUFFSCAKEMIX.jpg
Ali heads to Duff's Cake Mix to see if she can hang with the Ace of Cakes himself, Duff Goldman. Watch what happens when they put their heads together to make the ultimate Ali cake. Duff's Cake Mix
]]> <![CDATA[A Dessert with Everything But The Kitchen Sink]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/A-Dessert-with-Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink/182588171 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:39:06 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/CULINA.jpg
Why choose your toppings when you can have them all at once. At Culina in Los Angeles, there's a dessert that literally has everything except for the kitchen sink. Ali gets in the kitchen to see...

]]> <![CDATA[Get Up Early for a Doughnut from Glazed and Infused]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Get-Up-Early-for-a-Doughnut-from-Glazed-and-Infused/182587891 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:33:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GLAZEDANDINFUSED.jpg
When does your alarm go off? If you work at Glazed and Infused, its before the sun is up! Ali gets up early to feed the citizens of Chicago with some of the best doughnuts in the windy city. Glazed...

]]> <![CDATA[Francois Payard Shows Ali the Secret Behind FP Patisserie]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Francois-Payard-Shows-Ali-the-Secret-Behind-FP-Patisserie/182587481 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:58:30 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/FPPATISSERIE.jpg
Francois Payard is the name in French pastries, and he's just opened a new patisserie in NYC. Ali checks out what makes French pastries so delicious. FP Patisserie1293 3rd Ave, New York, NY...

]]> <![CDATA[Explore the World of Chocolate at the Chocolate Show]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Explore-the-World-of-Chocolate-at-the-Chocolate-Show/182587291 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:09:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/CHOCOLATESHOW.jpg
Looking to get your chocolate fix? The place to go is the Chocolate Show! Ali samples the best chocolate from around the world. The Chocolate Show 125 West 18th St., New York, NY

]]> <![CDATA[This Week on 1st Look: Get Ready for a Sugar High]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/This-Week-on-1st-Look_-Get-Ready-for-a-Sugar-High/182398571 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:39:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/205*120/alisugarrushthumb.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky Saturday after "Saturday Night Live" on NBC.

]]> <![CDATA[Raising a Toast to Repeal Day]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Raising-a-Toast-to-Repeal-Day-181916031.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:44:54 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/martini2.jpg
The 1933 Group is marking down drinks for the occasion.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> <![CDATA[A Holiday Tea at the Ritz]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/A-Holiday-Tea-at-the-Ritz-181765171.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:16:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/ritzteasnowmen.jpg
The downtown hotel hosts a photo-perfect Children's Tea.

Photo Credit: Ritz-Carlton

]]> <![CDATA[Thanksgiving Weight Loss Tips]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Thanksgiving-Weight-Loss-Tips/180413061 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:31:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/11616054_tigvingcallories_722x406_9663555739.jpg
Thanksgiving is probably the one day of the year when you can justify taking a break from your diet. But, you don't have to. "Eat This, Not That" editor David Zinczenko of Men's Health...

]]> <![CDATA[Ali Blends a Boozy Smoothie at Cocktail Bodega]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-Blends-a-Boozy-Smoothie-at-Cocktail-Bodega/180231191 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:09:21 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/COCKTAILBODEGA1STLOOK.jpg
Love drinking, but hate the hangovers? Just head for the Lower East Side and grab yourself a boozy smoothie from Cocktail Bodega. Ali grabs a blender to see just how to make a cocktail that's actually...

]]> <![CDATA[1st Look Loves: El Toro Blanco]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/1st-Look-Loves-El-Toro-Blanco-180003411.html Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:46:33 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/215*120/el+toro+blanco+main.jpg
Chef Josh Capon and owner/partner John McDonald bring you El Toro Blanco, a guacamole bar you'll... yes, we repeat, guacamole bar... want to get a taste of.

]]> <![CDATA[The Best of SoCal Restaurants: Taste of Mexico]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/The-Best-of-SoCal-Restaurants--Taste-of-Mexico-180001491.html Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:10:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/national+taco+day.jpg
The second outing of a popular food fare rounds up the most flavorful plates.

Photo Credit: Taco

]]> <![CDATA[How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/How-to-Avoid-Holiday-Weight-Gain/179939731 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:51:00 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/weight-gain-holidays.jpg
A few simple diet and exercise tips can help you avoid packing on the pounds. Collette Wieland reports.

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Flickr Open

]]> <![CDATA[The Cost of Thanksgiving]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/The-Cost-of-Thanksgiving/179941961 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:22:57 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/20121115ThanksgivingCatering.jpg
Chris Clackum reports on how this year's drought will affect the price of Thanksgiving dinner.

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Tetra images RF

]]> <![CDATA[Ali gets a Taste of Italy at Rosemary's]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-gets-a-Taste-of-Italy-at-Rosemarys/179686841 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:03:27 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/ROSEMARYS+1STLOOK.jpg
Ali Fedotowsky gets into the kitchen to discover the secret of what some are calling the "best pasta in NYC" at Rosemary's! Rosemary's Trattoria & Enoteca 18 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY /...

]]> <![CDATA[Want Burger with Your Bacon?]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Want-Burger-with-Your-Bacon-179820341.html Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:42:34 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/BurgerSlaterPas.jpg
In a weekend devoted to feasting, we spotlight Slater's 50/50.

Photo Credit: Slater

]]> <![CDATA[Hostess Fans Lament Twilight of the Twinkie]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Twinkies-Sold-Out-Price-Gouging-179703601.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:21:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/hostess-twinkies-shelf.jpg
Twinkies could be a thing of the past, prompting eager shoppers to stockpile a tasty piece of history despite soaring prices.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> <![CDATA[Return of the Thanksgiving Wine]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Return-of-the-Thanksgiving-Wine-179524111.html Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:21:00 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/BN_83754554.jpg
Join the party for the annual appearance of fall's most famous vintage.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> <![CDATA[Pasadena's Cheeseburger Beginnings]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Pasadenas-Cheeseburger-Beginnings-177970551.html Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:36:25 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/cheeseburger-check-counter-burger.jpg
Do you know where the first slice of cheese was placed upon the first patty?

Photo Credit: Cheeseburger

]]> <![CDATA[Wood-Burning Oven on Wheels]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Wood-Burning-Oven-on-Wheels-pizza-urban-oven-177415621.html Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:37:32 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/pizzafoodtruckoven1.jpg
Food trucks continue to evolve. Next up: the wood-fired pizza.

Photo Credit: The Urban Oven

]]> <![CDATA[Libation Lovers Like to Learn]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Libation-Lovers-Like-to-Learn-177325651.html Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:52:47 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/WineRiotLASilver.jpg
A mondo tasting event is about education, but not in a dry way.

Photo Credit: Wine Riot

]]> <![CDATA[Get Some Southern Cultcha' at Bayou Bakery]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Get-Some-Southern-Cultcha-at-Bayou-Bakery/176988011 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:15:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/214*120/Bayou+Bakery+2.jpg
New Orleans is known for its diverse food options, but why should they be the only ones to enjoy all that southern flavor? At Bayou Bakery, chef David Guas is bringing his jazzy menu to...

]]> <![CDATA[Your Election Day Eats and Drinks]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Your-Election-Day-Eats-and-Drinks-177281161.html Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:13:15 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/apple+pie+generic.jpg
Colorful cupcakes? Half-off fries? Local restaurants are marking the occasion.

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

]]> <![CDATA[Chris Crary Cooks in Ali's Kitchen for Kitchit]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Chris-Crary-Cooks-in-Alis-Kitchen-for-Kitchit/176989481 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:39:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/KITCHIT.jpg
Want to throw a great dinner party, but don't want to bother with all that cooking? Just give Kitchit a call, and they'll send a "Top Chef" to your doorstep! See what happens when fan favorite...

]]> <![CDATA[Gourmet Breakfast Moves Close to Home at Break of Dawn]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Gourmet-Breakfast-Moves-Close-to-Home-at-Break-of-Dawn/176989431 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:36:11 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/BREAKOFDAWN.jpg
One inspiring chef in Orange County, California is breaking with the traditional breakfast in favor of flavor. Break of Dawn 24351 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA / 949- 587-9418

]]> <![CDATA[Ali Visits Chicago's One Stop Shop for Home Cookin']]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-Visits-Chicagos-One-Stop-Shop-for-Home-Cookin/176988541 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:33:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PUBLICANQUALITYMEATS.jpg
Ali Fedotowsky shops, prepares, and dines on some home cookin', all in one place, Chicago's Publican Quality Meats. Publican Quality Meats 825 West Fulton Market Chicago, IL / 312-445-8977

]]> <![CDATA[Comfort Cooking Comes to Williamsburg]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Comfort-Cooking-Comes-to-Williamsburg/176988231 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:30:14 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PIESNTHIGHS.jpg
Sporting the best doughnuts in NYC, this Williamsburg eatery is bringing Brooklynites a taste of home with their unique blend of the savory and the sweet. See if Ali can whip up some quality biscuits!...

]]> <![CDATA[This Week: Get a Taste of Homestyle Cooking with 1st Look]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/This-Week_-Get-a-Taste-of-Homestyle-Cooking-with-1st-Look/176812561 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:00:24 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/215*120/1stlookcookingthumb.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky and tune in to "1st Look" Saturdays after "Saturday Night Live."

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A new Wednesday night shuttle'll cart craft beer lovers to a trio of hot spots.

Photo Credit: Golden Road Brewing

]]> <![CDATA[Ali Indulges at BadHappy Poutine]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-Indulges-at-BadHappy-Poutine/174994361 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:33:14 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/BADHAPPYPOUTINElxtvweb720ph264_722x406_3979331604.jpg
You like fries. You like gravy. You like cheese curds. At BadHappy Poutine Shop, you get all three. See if Ali can finish an entire platter of this Canadian import! BadHappy Poutine 939 N.

]]> <![CDATA[Take a Ride (or a Bite) on The Toy Boat]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Take-a-Ride-(or-a-Bite)-on-The-Toy-Boat/174995671 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:24:09 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/TOYRESTAURANT.jpg
When was the last time you took out your toys at the dinner table? At Toy in the Gansevoort Park Hotel in NYC, you can't do gluttony without the Toy Boat, a $400 platter of sushi.

]]> <![CDATA[Dare to Try a 9,000 Calorie Burger?]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Dare-to-Try-a-9,000-Calorie-Burger?/174991431 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:36:13 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/HEARTATTACKGRILL.jpg
In Las Vegas, one extravagant 9,000 calorie burger promises to live up to its notorious name. Meet the Quadruple Bypass Burger at the Heart Attack Grill. Heart Attack Grill 450 Fremont Street, Las...

]]> <![CDATA[Ali Prepares for Her Triple Bypass Surgery]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-Prepares-for-Her-Triple-Bypass-Surgery/174995391 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:51:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/JELLOSHOT.jpg
Watch 1st Look Saturday after "Saturday Night Live" to see what happens next at the Heart Attack Grill.

]]> <![CDATA[This Week on 1st Look: Get Ready to Indulge]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/This-Week-on-1st-Look_-Get-Ready-to-Indulge/174613851 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:48:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/208*120/ali-fed-indulge.jpg
Get ready for a food coma this week on 1st Look. Watch Saturdays after "Saturday Night Live."

]]> <![CDATA[Learn How to Make World Class Pasta at Flour + Water]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Learn-How-to-Make-World-Class-Pasta-at-Flour-+-Water/173909911 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 22:33:18 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/FLOUR+AND+WATER.jpg
If you love pasta, take a crash course making it at Flour + Water with chef Thomas McNaughen in the heart of San Francisco. Ali tries her hand at making her own personal pasta at the table. Flour...

]]> <![CDATA[Halloween's Freakiest Treats]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Halloweens-Freakiest-Treats-173616451.html Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:03:03 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/CrumbsHalloweenTreats.jpg
Tiny tombstones and fondant freakies top posh local desserts.

Photo Credit: Crumbs

]]> <![CDATA[1st Look Loves: "Ludobites: Recipes and Stories from the Pop-Up Restaurants of Ludo Lefebvre"]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/1st-Look-Loves--Ludobites-Recipes-and-Stories-from-the-Pop-Up-Restaurants-of-Ludo-Lefebvre-173541751.html Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:48:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/211*120/ludobites.jpg
Check out this latest must-have cookbook from white-hot chef Ludo Lefebvre.

]]> <![CDATA[Know Your Schnapps]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Know-Your-Schnapps-173146911.html Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:15:54 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/SchnapsNight.jpg
Spend an evening with a master distiller and get to know a misunderstood drink.

Photo Credit: BierBeisl

]]> <![CDATA[Celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving Around LA]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Celebrating-Canadian-Thanksgiving-Around-LA-172861171.html Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:57:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/CanadianTgivingSoleil.jpg
Soleil Westwood is cooking a traditional meal for the Canadians who call LA home.

Photo Credit: Soleil Westwood

]]> <![CDATA[20-Cent Slices for Mulberry Street's 20th Anniversary]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/20-Cent-Slices-for-Mulberry-Streets-20th-Anniversary-172369001.html Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:49:57 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/MulberryStreetPizzaCheese.jpg
A local classic marks two decades with a cheese-drippy fundraiser.

Photo Credit: Mulberry Street Pizza

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