A Conversation with Chef Spike Mendelsohn

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 […]

The 5 Question Challenge with Andrew De Leon

By: Jacob Elyachar Jake’s Take is very happy to welcome back Andrew De Leon!  He will be taking on The 5 Question Challenge! Singer Andrew De Leon gained notoriety after his surprising audition on America’s Got Talent last year. Recently, Andrew released his debut album: Black Lights on iTunes.  This 12-track CD features a diverse […]

Catching Up with the Strive’s Brendan Stevens

By: Jacob Elyachar Dancefestopia 2013 is in four days! Among the acts that are on this year’s line-up is Kansas City-based band: The Strive. I had the privilege of meeting the group when they performed at last year’s Red, White and Boom concert. The Strive is an incredible group that has superb stage presence and […]

The 5 Question Challenge with singer-songwriter Sonali

By: Jacob Elyachar Singer-songwriter Sonali is the latest artist to take The 5 Question Challenge. The New York City-based artist has a passion for music that reaches back all the way to her childhood, where she hummed before she spoke to her family. Currently, Sonali attends the prestigious Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music program […]

A Conversation with The Chain Game’s Wade Holland

By: Jacob Elyachar While I was studying at the University of Colorado at Boulder, I had the chance to follow a video series called: the Adventurous 500. One of the co-hosts of the series was University of Colorado alum Wade Holland.   He teamed up with Adventurous 500 founder Ryan Park to document all of their […]

A Conversation with Rizzloe Jones

By: Jacob Elyachar While I was covering this year’s Mix 93.3’s Red, White and Boom concert, I noticed that there was a long line of girls blocking some aisles at Starlight Theatre. It turned out that the girls were waiting to meet singer-rapper and Kansas City native Rizzloe Jones, who made his national debut on […]

A Conversation with Kirk Montgomery

By: Jacob Elyachar Denver’s KUSA-TV NBC 9 News’ Kirk Montgomery is the latest person to have “A Conversation” with Jake’s Take. I had the pleasure of meeting the 9 News Entertainment Anchor when I worked as an intern for KUSA-TV during the summer I graduated from the University of Colorado. Mr. Montgomery’s seven-minute E-Block informs […]

The 5 Question Challenge with Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr.

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 […]

A Conversation with Christian Porter

By: Jacob Elyachar Singer-songwriter Christian Porter is the latest artist to have a conversation with Jake’s Take. The 21-year-old Pennsylvania singer-songwriter has an incredible voice and is multi-talented as he can play the guitar, piano, drums, bass and even the ukulele. His passion for music has lead him to record his first album: 2008’s One […]

The 5 Question Challenge with Tony Lucca

By: Jacob Elyachar Singer-songwriter Tony Lucca is the latest artist to take The 5 Question Challenge! For 20 years, Mr. Lucca has entertained audiences throughout various media platforms including the 1990s revival of the Mickey Mouse Club, but most importantly his music, which includes seven studio albums and two collaborations with Matt Duke and Jay […]

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