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A Q&A with Jeri Mae James
This weekend we introduce to you The Technicolor Dream Blend created in collaboration with modern-day starlet Jeri Mae James to you all. This heavenly chocolate covered cherry medium roast is fruity, decadent, indulgent, and the perfect treat for any day of the week...
Did you Enjoy ‘Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans?’ Dive Deeper Into the World of New York Socialites!
Perhaps the most talked about TV show of the season was Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans. Of course, who doesn't love a glamorous dramatization of New York high society and the legendary writer Truman Capote? The show's finale may have come and gone, but the juicy stories...
Coffee and Father
“He guzzles down at least twenty cups of coffee every day.” So wrote a publicist about my father, Gerald Mohr, in a 1952 letter sent to Hollywood’s moguls at the time: Howard Hughes, Jack L. Warner, Dore Schary, Louis B. Mayer, and Y. Frank Freeman. Hughes ran RKO...
Paula Prentiss: Hollywood’s Unsung Scene-Stealer
“Joanna, how could you do a thing like that?” hisses the robotic voice of Bobbie Markowe as she clutches a kitchen knife and stares ominously into the eyes of Joanna, her former best friend, in one of the most chilling moments of the 1975 psychological horror film,...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Fans of Film, Vintage, and Pop Culture
'Tis the season to start shopping! Whether you're searching for the perfect gift for your friends, family, or just looking to treat yourself this Winter, we've got a nice lineup of small businesses, new books, and creative ideas for the fans of film and vintage...
An Interview with Alejandro Mogollo: Artist Behind “The Unchained Blend” Artwork
Welcome back to the Breakfast At Dominique's blog! Spend some time today learning about Alejandro Mogollo, the artist who created "The Unchained Blend" artwork.Can you explain a little bit about who you are and what you do? "I’m a graphic artist from Spain and my work...
The Road to Ava Gardner – Recap of the 2023 Ava Gardner Festival
Hello! It has been such a long while since I (Dominique) have taken the time to construct a blog post for you all. How's it going?This past week, I had the immense pleasure of joining the annual celebration hosted by the Ava Gardner Museum, and wanted to share a recap...
The Pets of Old Hollywood Featuring Joan Crawford, Audrey Hepburn, & More
Old Hollywood is known for a glitz and glamour that rarely exists today. Though most modern-day people seem so different from those captivating stars that graced our screens many decades ago, the stories of the love they had for their pets help to remind us that they...
A Film Fanatic’s New Favorite Web Series – Hollywood Kitchen
If you’re a classic film lover or someone who indulges themselves in the whimsies and glamour of Old Hollywood, you’ve probably heard of the web series Karie Bible hosts called Hollywood Kitchen! Featuring a variety of “themes,” scholars, descendants of the stars, and...
Nearing the End of Year One… A Letter from Dominique
Hi, everyone! Dominique here. December and New Year’s have both come and gone - what a whirlwind they were! In December, we launched “The Goddess Blend” and have been LOVING the response and excitement from everyone towards the blend. We can only hope that Ava Gardner...
Ava Thompson on the New Ava Gardner Coffee – “The Goddess Blend”
The Co-Trustees of the Ava Gardner Trust – myself, Ava Thompson, and my daughter, Ava Silver – are delighted to be working with Dominique Benedict to release an Ava Gardner® Dark Roast Coffee Blend. This is a perfect collaboration for the Trust because it...
Surprise! Ava Gardner Coffee Blend – Available Now
Breakfast At Dominique’s and the Ava Gardner™ Trust are thrilled to share the release of the Officially Licensed Ava Gardner Signature coffee blend! After months of meticulous crafting, the blend, titled The Goddess Blend, has been created with the tastes and desires...