Getting a table at The Lost Kitchen is one of the hardest reservations in the United States. Each year, tens of thousands of hopeful diners compete for a chance to experience the restaurant’s celebrated farm-to-table dinners. Owned by chef Erin French, the small restaurant in rural Maine has become a culinary phenomenon. With its cozy … Read more
If you’ve been searching your cable guide for Valerie Bertinelli’s “new show” and coming up empty… you’re not alone. In 2026, Valerie didn’t return with a traditional Food Network series or a new weekly slot on TV. Instead, she took a very 2026 route: she built her own streaming-style home online—called Valerie’s Place—and that’s where … Read more
Tommy Walsh, the straight-talking builder best known for Ground Force and later Homes Under the Hammer, has spoken publicly about a series of health scares that began with what sounded like a routine trip to the doctor — and ended up changing his life. Walsh, born in December 1956, became a familiar face on British … Read more
Monty Don has revealed the gardening task he makes sure to tackle at this time of year to keep his garden growing strongly as the seasons shift. The much-loved horticulturist, broadcaster and author is best known as the long-running lead presenter of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World, and he regularly shares practical, timing-based advice for gardeners … Read more
A new Instagram statement from East Coast writer Mike Goodnough—Valerie Bertinelli’s ex-boyfriend—has exploded into a full-on controversy, with many readers accusing him of taking a harsh, public shot at Bertinelli. What he framed as a simple attempt to address online speculation instead struck a lot of fans as unnecessarily personal, cold, and even cruel. The … Read more
Valerie Bertinelli has spent decades in the public eye—first as America’s sweetheart on One Day at a Time, later as a steady TV presence on projects like Hot in Cleveland, and then as a familiar face in food media. That long career also means her love life has been followed, re-labeled, and sometimes flat-out rewritten … Read more
For decades, Valerie Bertinelli has been one of those rare TV stars who feels familiar in every era—whether you first knew her as the bright, lovable teen on One Day at a Time or later as the steady, hilarious presence on Hot in Cleveland. She built a career that wasn’t just long… it was flexible, … Read more
It’s easy to look at Wolfgang Van Halen and assume life handed him a cheat code. He’s the son of Eddie Van Halen—one of the most celebrated guitar players in rock history—and Valerie Bertinelli, a household name in TV. From the outside, that kind of legacy can look like protection: fame, comfort, connections, and a … Read more
For Fixer to Fabulous fans, there are certain faces that feel like home. Not just because they’re on screen—because they’re part of the rhythm of the show. The steady work. The familiar jobsite jokes. The “okay, we can breathe now” energy when the crew shows up and everything starts moving again. So when HGTV dropped … Read more
Jeff Mauro (“Sandwich King” / The Kitchen) is married to Sarah Mauro, a longtime partner who largely stays out of the spotlight but pops up often in Jeff’s stories as the person who keeps the whole operation grounded—at home and behind the scenes. Food Network’s official bio notes that Jeff lives in the Chicago area … Read more
Food Network fans know Jeff Mauro as the quick-witted, big-hearted “Sandwich King” who can turn a simple meal into a moment—whether he’s hosting or co-hosting hit shows, cracking jokes, or serving up comfort food with a Chicago edge. He rose to national fame after winning Food Network Star and became a familiar face on The … Read more
Jenn Todryk kicked off her latest “Window Wednesday” update with the kind of real-life detail that instantly makes you feel like you’re FaceTiming a friend: she was painting her toenails because, in her words, they were looking “like something out of a horror film.” And while the nail polish color choice was… questionable (she joked … Read more
