Jessica Holmes

Los Angeles

Anchor and Reporter at KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

KTLA News Anchor and Morning Show personality

Articles

Calabama: From red bucket to Hollywood eatery

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Calabama’s origin story began with a red bucket. At the beginning of the pandemic, owner Cara “Calabama” Haltiwanger started delivering her signature breakfast sandwiches by bucket from the fourth floor of her Hollywood apartment. “My inspiration for the bucket drop actually came from my friend George Motz, who is a burger guy. He’s in New York, and during the pandemic, he started taking his burgers down a slide from his Brooklyn apartment house,” she explained.
Learn how to make Laya’s Foul Moudamas

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Laya is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Hollywood and has been open for less than a year and it’s already a sensation. Described as “Hollywood’s Vibey New Middle Eastern Hotspot,” you can feel it just by the breathtaking entrance. Chef Charbel Hayek describes it as an island in the Mediterranean, with a focus on every element around the food, not just the food itself. “The food is the main thing, but you have to complete it.
Weekend breakfast nachos

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Jessica’s weekend breakfast nachos are the perfect dish when you’re feeding a large group or just looking for something fun to snack on. “It’s leisurely. You’ve got time to do stuff that you wouldn’t have time during the week,” she explained. “So, I thought this would be sort of fun to serve up on the weekend.”Not only is she a fan of this breakfast, but so is little Theo! This segment of California Cooking aired on Episode 167.
LaSorted’s is a heartfelt tribute to L.A. and the Dodgers

4 weeks ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

It’s a family-friendly pizza joint where Dodger fans can enjoy the game while eating some great food. LaSorted’s is just about a mile away from Dodger Stadium. When you’re welcomed into the eatery, you’ll see that it’s so much more than just a pizza spot. “For me to create a place that’s truly about what I think, L.A. embodies is what this is about,” explained owner Tommy Brockert.
Marea brings its star-studded crowd to Beverly Hills

4 weeks ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

It’s one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year. Marea has been in New York for 15 years and has gained quite a reputation. Its recent opening in Beverly Hills is already drawing a star-studded crowd. “I think one of the wonderful things here is we see so many of the same guests as they see in New York. It’s just really special to be able to cultivate that experience for people no matter what coast they’re on,” Co-chef de cuisine Travis Passerotti explained.
Mamie brings old school flavors to West Hollywood

Mar 8, 2025 | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Mamie in West Hollywood invited us inside to get a closer look at their paninis. Owner Mikael Choukroun has worked in the restaurant industry for several years but decided to switch gears following the pandemic. “After COVID, I got burned out of the fine dining world,” he explained. “I worked my way around, did a lot of helping (people) open their own stores.”Things clicked when he stumbled upon a location in West Hollywood on the 7000 block of Santa Monica Boulevard.
Simi Valley’s Cork & Batter Roadhouse combines legacy and BBQ

Feb 22, 2025 | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Simi Valley’s Cork & Batter Roadhouse is an accumulation of Chef Jimmy Weathersbee’s San Gabriel upbringing. “My dad has nine brothers and two sisters. So all of my uncles, all the time, would be barbecuing,” the executive chef and pitmaster explained. Everyone stole a little bit from this one, little bit from this one. And, you know, of course, my two aunties would pass down the sides that my grandmother used to make.
Crispy rice salad receives Levi’s seal of approval

Feb 22, 2025 | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Jessica and her adorable son Levi are taking a break from baking their own bread to make a very exciting salad. “I’ve seen all these recipes about crispy rice and I’ve become obsessed,” Jessica explained. However, the texture can be tricky on the teeth. “You almost broke my teeth with crispy rice,” Levi joked to his mom. Regardless, Jessica said she’s become “addicted to crispy rice,” and used it to make a salad with Levi’s help. “This is really, really good!” Levi exclaimed with his mouth full.
Minestrone soup, Jessica’s version

Feb 22, 2025 | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Jessica was inspired to cook some minestrone soup after she learned that the “longest-lived family in the world” eats it as part of their diet daily. “The thing about minestrone soup is it’s so simple. It’s full of vegetables and beans and that’s obviously what could contribute to a long life,” she reasoned. “Here’s the minestrone soup!”While there are many ways to cook up minestrone soup, Jessica’s version has cabbage. Some other recipes may call for kale.
Cookie Good owners leaning on L.A. after losing home in Palisades Fire

Feb 8, 2025 | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

After losing their home in the Palisades Fire, Cookie Good owners Melanie and Ross Canter are leaning on the love from Los Angeles. “Cookie Good is our anchor to Los Angeles,” Melanie explained. “Right now, we’re having to make all these decisions about where we’re going to land and live, and no matter what we know, we’re always going to have a home in L.A. because this is our other home.