Travel Channel's "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" is what started the highly influential foodie-travel genre that still keeps people glued to their seats.
EatingPlants.TV is continuing that genre in the vegan vein, where individual tv hosts spanning the global, spotlighting how different countries and their cultures approach the vegan lifestyle.
Mick McIntyre and Kate Clere, the series' creators want to spotlight global influence of veganism and the current innovations in vegan food. Mick said, thanks to vegan food technology in vegan burgers that taste and feel like real beef burgers, he's so glad he's no longer going without, which makes veganism afford to many, making vegan lifestyle really sustainable.
Which he and Kate spotlight on their EatingPlants.TV first episode, America, where it's leading the changes and the innovations in vegan food, https://www.eatingplants.tv/episodes
In the American episode, the first episode, American celebrity host Katie Cleary tours the Beyond Meat plant where she learns how they make vegan burgers then grills them into burgers so juicy that you can't guess that they're vegan. She also tours Miyoko's Creamy where Katie watches cashews being pressed, juiced, then shaped into vegan cheeses.
In the sixth and final Australian episode, Australian host, Martin Dingle Wall chats with vegan sport celebrities, munch at vegan fast food joints, and bake a gooey vegan chocolate cake. This is where he discusses that vegan comfort food is the gateway to the key of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
In the second Germany episode, German Youtube celebrities Gordon Proux and Aljosha Muttardi are getting their kicks just shopping in a full-fledge vegan supermarket, like kids in a candy store.
Mick McIntyre talks about the importance of having multiple hosts in different cities and country, spotlighting how each individual locale express veganism.
There's everything for everyone in the foodie-travel world.
An epiphany, sometimes comes when you least expect it.
It happened to prime time tv actor, J. Mallory McCree, who happens to be a sneakerhead and a shoe addict.
Someone suggested he do something about his love for sneakers and shoes, perhaps a YouTube segment or talk show, when tv and film production came to a halt during COVID-19 quarantine.
J. Mallory recognizes, like any other fashion and costume historian, that shoes worn by people, much less historical people, soak and represents not only their lifestyles and the times they live in, but the shoes themselves tell that person's history.
Of course, his first episode he started with fellow Detroit and actor/dancer/choreographer, Nico Annan, who plays "Uncle Clifford" in Starz's "P-Valley."
They both chat about their shared love for upscale designer sneakers, citing these designer sneakers are stylish as they are comfortable, which provides Nico a much needed break, physically and mentally from his "Uncle Clifford" character on "P-Valley."
J. Mallory premiered his sneaker/shoe lover talk show, on his birthday, at custom-sneaker/shoe cobbler, Comunity/MADE, https://www.comunitymade.com/
Proving that every pair of shoes tell a story, Comunity/MADE's founders, Sean and Shannon Scott not only know that every pair of shoes tell a story but shoes can also mentally and emotionally direct you.
As sneaker veterans of Nike, ASICS, and Vans, with Sean founding TOMS, and having both met while working at ASICS, both Sean and Shannon know about over-seas, cheaper productions where it's impersonal, mass produced quickly with shortcuts and waste.
As sneaker experts, they know how important sneakers and how much people, especially men, love and admire limited-edition sneakers, so why not used custom-designed, personalized sneakers as the new haute couture that are actually worn and adorned?
Plus, their sneaker wisdom and adornation while wearing and walking in their pair of sneakers, directed them to Downtown Los Angeles' Art District. They checked out other neighborhoods, but DTLA Arts District was their first choice to literally set up shop. It felt right. Sneakerheads get custom-designed, well-fitted hand-crafted sneakers made out of quality materials, while cutting down on waste as they increase quality while supporting the local community and artisans. Anyone can walk into Comunity/MADE and design a custom sneaker to their taste and choice.
During the post-screening Questions & Answers panel, J. Mallory said doing what Oprah does, interviewing people is a craft. He said you have to monitor and guide the conversation, like a rudder on a boat.
Jumping into the luxury athleisure market, hoping to draw in potential Gen-Yers and established Millennials and Gen-Xers, Hermes' roving pop-up of a gym, #HermesFit set up shop, or gym, inside the appropriately historic Olde Hollywood, The Hollywood Athletic Club. It was Equinox of the Twenties Hollywood, where Old Hollywood A-listers used to work out and hang out.
Fast-forward to today, #HermesFit made it, its LA stop.
During the four-days and nights weekend, it was a dream gym.
Two fitness classes studio, switching between low-impact, light, and easy fitness classes where anyone can workout wearing and incorporating Hermes accessories and jewelry.
"Mirror Mirror" is one of #HermesFit voguing classes where people learn to vogue with Hermes wallets.
Be like Wonder Woman and learn how to kickbox, wearing Hermes bangles. Kickboxing with Hermes bangles is one of the most popular classes.
Right after the classes or in-between weight-lifting with Hermes-designed dumbbells and barbells or/then learning to box or kickbox with Hermes' personal trainers, be treated anytime, during daytime, to hydrating, alright, guzzling refreshing, detoxing juices at the all you can drink #HermesFit juice bar.
#HermesFit also has a lipstick/makeover bar station, where anyone can try, sample, experiment, or just have their makeup touched by Hermes makeup artists. Every upscale gym should have a makeup bar included in their memberships, but during #HermesFit pop-up gym, the makeup bar and the juice bar are free.
The athleisure continues into the night, when the gym flips into a bar and nightclub. The boxing ring is the concert showcasing rising bands. The juice bar morphs into a full-fledged bar with both mocktails and cocktails with healthy snacks of: nuts, root chips, and popcorn.
This went on for four days and nights until Sunday night, then like a mirage, poof...it all disappeared on Monday.
Crawling out of the COVID-19 quarantine cocoon, Brit done good in Hollywood, used Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee to have a proper British Summer Afternoon Tea to party.
The pleasant afternoon was a chance to showcase contemporary British culture with an Amy Winehouse impersonator.
There was uniquely British cheese galore. They even had Blue Cheddar Cheese that's difficult to find in the States.
Thanks to PBS' "The Great British Baking Show," British pastries finally got their due and Britweek's Queen Julibee showcased a smorgasbord of British fancy cookies, cream puffs, petite fours, and almond macaroons, much and plenty to a many delights.
Britweek, whichever permutation it maybe, a month-long party, pre-Brexit or a jovial, delightful, and proper Sunday afternoon tea fete, Britweek was all about Brits done good in Hollywood, giving back.
Victoria Summer and 9-piece Amy Winehouse Tribute Band, "Dear Amy" was the live entertainment, that warmed up for the real head liner...
The legendary DJ, Paul Oakenfold.
BritWeek Co-Founder Nigel Lythgoe OBE PhD; toasted the Queen then hosted the tea party,
"“We are looking forward to bringing together our community again after such a long and difficult period,” said Nigel Daly OBE, Chairman of BritWeek.
Guests are encouraged to dress in Garden Party Royal Festive, and Children 14 and under (max 2 per household) may attend for free.
The Afternoon Tea Party in the Garden may be a British tradition but Britweek's Afternoon Tea Party was the chance to shine the spotlight on today's Britain and how today's Britain still continues to contribution to British culture and how it influences globally.
Her Majesty’s Consul General, Emily Cloke, remarked:“Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is a momentous occasion – where all over the world, and of course here in LA, we will mark The Queen’s remarkable service over the past seventy years. It is also an opportunity for communities like The BABC LA and BritWeek to come together to celebrate the modern, diverse and outward facing UK we are today.”
Britweek's Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Julibee of a Sunday Afternoon Tea Party was a jovial excuse to enjoy Summer and bring joy.
What a way to sip away a sultry, sticky, and sweat Summer than sipping Krug Grande Cuvee Champagne while cooling inside a listening studio, listening to musical compositions influenced and based on Grande Cuvee champagne.
Chilling and cooling inside studio while sipping Krug, listening to champagne-influenced orchestral ambiance, watching the actual sound waves pulsating and waving on a tv screen.
After your fifteen-minutes session, saddle up to the bar for more Krug Champagne then order your musical pairing with Destroyer Restaurant's avant-garde Trumpet Mushroom Tart, topped with caviar and Sweet Pea Strawberry Cream Tart, in the patio lounge...
What a way to savor Summer in the City, sipping music-influenced champagne while having a light, refreshing nibble on seasonal fruits and vegetables, done fancy.
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Co-founded by Barry’s Bootcamp veteran Sam Karl and his brother Ari,KAMPSis best known for its unique HIIT workouts geared toward specific muscle groups in each session. With successful studios in Madison and Miami, the brothers take on the west coast with KAMPS signature high-energy music, skilled instructors, and sweat-breaking work out for all ages and skill-levels.
Sam Karl and Ari Karl created this high intensity training with goals of bringing a healthy, high-energy workout to active communities around the country. Their first location is in Madison, WI and they will be opening up many other locations throughout the US. Sam is the Head Trainer and has years of experience in the fitness industry, teaching celebrities and writing countless articles for prominent websites and magazines regarding nutrition.
Over the past few years, Ari gained a growing interest in the fitness industry. More specifically, he became passionate about high intensity interval training from taking his brother Sam’s classes several times a week.
Combining both his business sense, real estate experience, and understanding and excitement of the fitness industry, he decided to start this new venture with Sam. They are both excited to bring this new concept to young, enthusiastic adults looking to change their lifestyles.
They just opened Los Angeles' first Kamp Fit Crossfit Studio, right before July the 4th.
Don't worry, it's fully air conditioned. They lockers to safely stash your stuff. They have showers to refresh and rinse off.
