Kudos to the music staff of HBO’s Entourage. That song played at the end of each episode during the credits seems to be the only thing worth looking forward to on that show these days. As our TV critic Ken Tucker agrees, the once sharply written series, which has been on a pretty steady decline since its third season, has had a particularly snooze-worthy sixth season with few laughs, boring plot lines (i.e. Turtle’s decision to go back to school), and distracting sub-plots, like Andrew Klein’s workplace affair and Lloyd’s attempt at a promotion.
So what are we to do when our Sunday night hopes are suddenly dashed? If you ask Food Network darling Giada De Laurentiis, her not-so-surprising answer is food. De Laurentiis, who keeps a Sunday Entourage-viewing ritual with her husband, pairs her go-to show with a food coma-inducing meal plan that is sure to help you forget how annoying Jamie-Lynn Sigler is.
“It’s a very simple menu of things that remind me of the show — the guys, Queens, Italian food,” she says. Her spread includes cold beer; fried zucchini; a huge antipasto platter of salami, cappicola, marinated artichokes, olives, cheese and crostini; spicy baked macaroni and cheese; and orange and chocolate zeppole (if there’s time) or gelato and cookies (if there isn’t).
Just thinking about the spicy baked mac and cheese is making me hungry. For more of De Laurentiis’ entertainment and food pairings and EW’s picks of the 15 best food shows on TV right now, check out the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, on stands Aug. 8. Bon appétit!
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Excellent story. So well written. I love what you say about Entourage. It is very true.
I agree with the sentiment that Entourage is going down hill. Also, I like Giada and her own cooking shows. However, her menu feels more like something to have while watching the Sopranos, or Everybody Love Raymond. It’s Italian I get it, har har. Considering the show takes place on the West Coast, how about incorporating some California inspired twists on some of those italian dishes?
The show has been good this year. Last year was a rough one. But it’s been much better this season.
would rather just watch Giada – entourage is sooo over….yawn
Every recipe of Giada’s I’ve made has been amazing. Can’t wait to read her other food/show pairings. Great idea, EW.
I find her annoying. She lives in a magical world where the rest of don’t in this horrible economy. Going to the symphony tonite? Oh wow.