By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take is very proud to welcome Chef Spike Mendelsohn to the latest edition of “A Conversation.” This accomplished Washington, D.C.-based chef runs three popular eateries in our nation’s capital: Good Stuff Eatery, Béarnaise and We, The Pizza. His skills as a culinary master were put to the test as he […]
Lauren Bander, Hilary Brown and Kate Walz shine on the final night of KCFW
October 6, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Last night was the final night of the 2013 edition of Kansas City Fashion Week! After an incredible showcase on Thursday evening and a spectacular Red Carpet event on Friday, I thought it was going to be hard for Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) to follow-up with last night’s presentation. Overall, the […]
Haus of Donna Faye, Whitney Manney & AC78 shine on Night One of KCFW
October 4, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Kansas City’s fashion community came together for the first fashion show in a four-day event that celebrated the city’s rising fashion industry. There were several superstars that stole the Kansas City Fashion Week and there were also some intriguing designs. Andrea Maria Long Designs was the first designer to present her new […]
Jake’s Eye On… the 2013 Kansas City Fashion Week
October 2, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the Midwest’s biggest fashion events is almost here! For three years, Kansas City Fashion Week has brought together designers, boutiques, photographers, stylists and artists to showcase why Kansas City is a valuable hub for fashionistas everywhere. Here are some of the designers that you need to keep an eye on […]
Jacob’s Eye On…The 2013 WBFF Worlds Championship
August 16, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Over the past decade, the fitness world has blossomed as more people around the world are embracing the fit lifestyle. While there are numerous Crossfit acolytes and P90X followers, competitive bodybuilding competitions continue to attract athletes to compete in fitness shows around the world. According to Bodybuilding.com, there are 12 active competitive […]
The 5 Question Challenge with Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr.
July 31, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Jake’s Take is honored and thrilled to have Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. take on The 5 Question Challenge. Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. made a huge impression on viewers during the fourth season of Food Network Star, where he proved himself worthy to join the likes of Bobby Flay, Alton Brown and Rachael […]
Food Network Star goes “Shark Tank”
July 7, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar So far this season, the Food Network Star candidates have gone to the movies, served up burgers to foodies and went live for Independence Day. This week, they will be facing three high-powered food executives in a Shark Tank-like episode. But before they present their products to these high-powered culinary VIPs, they […]
A Conversation with Ryan & Ashleigh Di Lello: Part Two
June 27, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Four years ago, ballroom dancer Ryan Di Lello was on pins and needles waiting to see if his wife, Ashleigh, was going to join him on the sixth season of So You Think You Can Dance. They made it through the Salt Lake City auditions, deep into the show’s Vegas Week and […]
The 5 Question Challenge with the Buff Dudes
June 14, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The Buff Dudes are the first duo to tackle my 5 Questions Challenge! Brothers Hudson and Brandon White have taken their love of fitness to the next level as they inspired thousands of people around the world to adapt the B.U.F.F. lifestyle. With over 34,000 subscribers on YouTube and thousands […]
A Conversation with Ryan & Ashleigh Di Lello: Part One
June 13, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Ryan and Ashleigh Di Lello are two phenomenal ballroom dancers. Audiences from around the world were captivated and intrigued with their show-stopping routines that have been showcased on the hit FOX summer series So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) and on multiple theatrical productions including Burn the Floor and Dancing Star. […]
