HOLLYWOOD SOAPBOX: INTERVIEW: Chef Wayne Elias gears up for Oscar dining extravaganza

John Soltes | February 4, 2019

Chef Wayne Elias and the company he co-owns, Crumble Catering, are preparing for several culinary treats during the upcoming awards season. The Hollywood chef will provide delicious accompaniment for Steven Tyler’s Grammy’s Viewing Party (Feb. 10) in support of Janie’s Fund and, for the 15th year running, the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars Viewing Party (Feb. 25).

Both events will raise money for important causes and feature Elias’ creative touch.

The Oscars event will consist of approximately 1,000 meals and 150 workers from Crumble Catering, which Elias co-owns with his business partner, Chris Diamond. They also own the restaurant Rockwell: Table & Stage in Los Feliz, Los Angeles.

The party takes place during the Oscars telecast at West Hollywood Park, which is bedecked out with connecting pavilions, state-of-the-art lighting and large screens broadcasting the awards show.

Recently Hollywood Soapbox exchanged emails with Elias about the big nights. Questions and answers have been slightly edited for style.

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Stars Making a Social Impact: Tanya Sam is helping to scale and launch high-growth minority and female led startups in the Atlanta area

I like to think that I am already pursuing this. I am on the board of directors for Kate’s Club, an Atlanta nonprofit whose mission is to empower children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. By creating friendships with kids and young adults that share their experience, Kate’s Club guides children through their grief journey in a comfortable, safe, and uplifting setting. This organization and all the children we touch hold a special place in my heart as I also experienced loss at an early age, losing my mother at the age of 12. Our mission is to change the perception of grief, allow families to openly talk about and experience their loss in a safe and peaceful environment…

Full article here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/stars-making-a-social-impact-tanya-sam-is-helping-to-scale-and-launch-high-growth-minority-and-female-led-startups-in-the-atlanta-area/

ART19: Ep – 147 – ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI FROM CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER / TANYA SAM FROM REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA

Reality Life with Kate Casey | February 1, 2019

Anthony Scaramucci, nicknamed “The Mooch”, is an American financier, entrepreneur and political consultant who briefly served as the White House Director of Communications. Scaramucci discusses his role as a fake houseguest on this season of Celebrity Big Brother, the deep bonds he developed with the cast, how the opportunity relates to his short stint at the White House, and the most surprising conversation he had the night before he left the Big Brother house.

Steve Tate reviews the Scary Island episode of Real Housewives of New York, one of the most talked about episodes in Real Housewives history. (Season 3, episode 12)

Tanya Sam is the newest cast member of Real Housewives of Atlanta. She opens up about her life before Bravo, how she met her fiance, the unusual career pivot into technology, her fertility journey, and whether she felt fully prepared to put her life on reality television.

 

Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party & Chef Wayne Elias

As the official caterers for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards
Viewing Party for the 15th year, Chef Wayne Elias and Crumble Catering will create a unparalled five-course dining experience at West Hollywood Park on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
This one-thousand-meal massive undertaking will be seamlessly executed in three hours by a team of over 150 Crumble Catering staffers tasked with serving Hollywood’s biggest A-listers. When it comes to a mouth-watering and inspiring cuisine, Chef Wayne and his business partner of 28 years Chris Diamond, co-owners of Crumble Catering and the Los Feliz restaurant Rockwell: Table Stage, are truly Hollywood’s “go-to” team. Diamond remarked, “We love creating a magical experience for the Foundation guests – as it is not only a celebratory night for Hollywood, but a vital cause-driven night for raising funds!”

BROADWAY WORLD: Carrie Manolakos Joins Cast of UMPO: STRANGER THINGS Extended Run

Broadway World News Desk | February 1, 2019

By popular demand Rockwell Table & Stage has extended the run of the “Unauthorized Musical Parody of Stranger Things” now set for 4 days a week in February and Thursday and Friday for the first three weeks of March at Rockwell with new cast addition of the incomparable talent of Carrie Manolakos joining the ensemble.

Carrie most recently portrayed Irena Sendler in the first incarnation of Irena – a new musical directed by Jonah Platt, written by Kait Kerrigan and Megan Cavallari. Singer, songwriter and recording Artists: #44 on the pop iTunes Charts with debut album ‘Echo’ and voted Elle Magazines ’30 under 30 Essential Names to Know’ and garnered major international and celebrity recognition for her viral cover of Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ with write ups in The New Yorker, Gawker, Daily Beast, MSNnow, Huffington Post, Entertainment weekly, and more. Her newest single ‘Take Me Down’ is out now and upcoming album release later this year. carriemanolakos.com /Instagram/Twitter/Facebook @carriemanolakos

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BROADWAY WORLD: Chef Wayne Elias & Crumble Catering 15th Year with Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party 2019

BWW News Desk | January 31, 2019

As the official caterers for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party for the 15th year, Chef Wayne Elias will create a unparalleled five-course dining experience at West Hollywood Park on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

This one-thousand-meal massive undertaking will be seamlessly executed in three hours by a team of over 150 Crumble Catering staffers tasked with serving Hollywood’s biggest A-listers.

Read more: Here