Lizbeth Scordo

Los Angeles, CA USA

Professional Experience

I'm a versatile and dependable writer and editor with experience covering a wide variety of topics with my most recent focus being food, lifestyle, and entertainment. I spent the last several years in senior editor positions at Yahoo in Santa Monica, California, on both its celebrity and women's lifestyle properties and also previously held a staff reporter job with Dow Jones in New York. Over the years I've interviewed hundreds of interesting people, from celebrities and chefs to billionaire Internet moguls and Stanford economists. I'm now back to freelancing full-time (which makes my dog very happy) and am available for reported pieces, quick hits, editing needs, and consulting projects. I do the research, ask the right questions, get the stories in on time, and make myself readily available for follow-up. Best of all, I love what I do.

Expertise

Writer
15 Years
Editor
6 Years
Reporter
15 Years

Specialty

Entertainment
10 Years
Lifestyle
10 Years
Food
7 Years

Industries


Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
11 Years
Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
10 Years
Online/new media
15 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

15 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Eater LA (10+), Angeleno (10+), Los Angeles Business Journal (10+), UrbanDaddy (10+), Yahoo! (10+), Us Weekly (6-10), TV Guide (6-10), Dow Jones VentureWire (6-10), Gusto.com (6-10), Muscle & Fitness (6-10), 944 Los Angeles (6-10), Every Day With Rachael Ray (3-5), Successful Living (3-5), The Design Magazine (3-5), Trader Monthly (3-5), The American (1-2), Fit Pregnancy (1-2), Budget Travel (1-2), Alaska Airlines Magazine (1-2), Pasadena Magazine (1-2), Relish (1-2), Success Magazine (1-2), Bergen Mama (10+), Palm Springs Life (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Amos Content (10+), The Abbey Company (6-10), Belkin (3-5)

Other Work History

Senior Editor of women's lifestyles at Yahoo; Deputy Editor of Yahoo Celebrity; contributing writer to Yahoo Food; regular columnist for Eater LA; staff reporter for Dow Jones VentureWire; freelance writer for newspapers, magazines, and online publications.

Technical Skills

Web production, HTML, Tumblr, Social Media

Foreign Language Skills

basic Spanish

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Windows XP

Equipment

laptop, digital camera, audio recorder, and phone hookup

Work Permits & Visas

U.S. passport

References

Will gladly provide upon request

Showcase

Food

The 20 Hottest Restaurants in Palm Springs, Winter 2015
(Eater LA 12/3/2015)
Thanks to a surge in new restaurant openings, Palm Springs has more excellent dining options than it's had in decades. Here are 20 places - from hot new haunts to standout stalwarts - to help you figure out where to dine during your next desert getaway.
How to Make a Pretty Decent Valentine's Day Dinner From a MiniMart
(Yahoo Food 2/20/2016)
Yep, all you need is a gas station, a few bucks, and a little creativity to save Valentine's Day.
10 Chili Recipes to Warm Up With
(Yahoo Food 10/1/2015)
Whether you're cooking for picky eaters, are ready to go gourmet, or want a meatless masterpiece, it's officially clear that there's a chili for everyone. Here are 10 to try this fall.
The Best Caesar Salads in America
(Yahoo Food 7/10/2014)
Food critics from around the country (including LA's own Jonathan Gold!) share their hometown's best Caesar.
It Costs What? The $360 Surf and Turf
(Yahoo Food 9/26/2014)
I break down whether one single entree in Beverly Hills is worth $360.
Stuff That Burger!
(Every Day With Rachael Ray 7/1/2012)
A roundup of some of the most creative stuffed burgers around the country
What Is the Deal With...Sea Urchin?
(Yahoo Food 8/22/2014)
Just because something looks ominous doesn't mean it can't taste great. To get the scoop on the increasing allure of urchin and how to take the plunge into preparing it yourself, I talked to Brian Colgate, president and operations director of Santa Barbara Fish Market.
Dining on a Dime: The Serving Spoon in Inglewood
(Eater LA 11/12/2010)
For my bi-weekly column for food and dining website Eater LA, I visit a cheap, usually ethnic, eatery every two weeks and report back. This one features The Serving Spoon, a soul food spot in Inglewood.

General

Ready, Set, Saute!
(Angeleno 4/1/2009)
Five LA chefs reveal their strategies for beating San Francisco in a gourmet competition at the Pebble Beach Food & Wine fest.
Taylor Lautner Talks New Role and Old Girlfriends
(Yahoo Celebrity 9/21/2011)
A fun interview with "Twilight" heartthrob Taylor Lautner.
Guy Fieri Responds to Awful NYT Review
(Yahoo Celebrity 1/4/2013)
Why Guy Fieri didn't just quietly accept the New York Times' scathing review of his Manhattan eatery.
Shailene Woodley Chats About Clooney's Pranks and the Other F-Word
(Yahoo Celebrity 3/19/2012)
Shailene Woodley reveals silly stuff George Clooney did on set as well as why she doesn't consider herself famous.
Frugal Finds
(Fit Pregnancy 9/1/2011)
The latest trend in baby gear? Trading, not buying.
20 Coachella Dining Options in Palm Springs
(Eater LA 3/23/2015)
A roundup of 20 top restaurants in and around Palm Springs to keep in mind when hitting Coachella this year.
5 Women We're Rooting for at the Olympics
(Yahoo Shine 2/6/2014)
Interviews with five amazing female Olympians with interesting backgrounds and stories to tell.
Giving Big: Cynthia Stafford
(Angeleno 12/1/2009)
Meet lottery-winning philanthropist Cynthia Stafford.
Feeding the Needy: Angel Harvest
(Relish Magazine 12/1/2007)
Helen verDuin Palit collects leftover food from Hollywood's glitziest events and turns it into meals for the needy.
Order Smarter at Tapas Restaurants
(Yahoo Food 4/24/2014)
Iron Chef Jose Garces shares tips on making the most out of your next visit to a tapas restaurant.
Should Crying Babies Be Forbidden at Restaurants?
(Yahoo Food 7/30/2014)
A piece covering the controversy surrounding restaurants that refuse to allow children.
The Facts About Super Lice
(Bergen Mama 9/14/2015)
Everything you hope you'll never need to know about super lice and how to send the blood suckers packing.
It Costs What? The $116 Spiny Lobster
(Yahoo Food 12/1/2014)
Is this astronomical lobster dish worth it? Read on for the details and decide for yourself.
Where to Get a Drink in Palm Springs Right Now
(Eater LA 12/17/2014)
Heading to Palm Springs for the holidays? Here are a dozen hot spots to grab a cocktail.
Lucky Becki
(Angeleno 11/1/2007)
An interview with actress Becki Newton, the scheming-but-lovable receptionist from 'Ugly Betty.'
Why Are So Many Cool Crafters Mormon?
(Yahoo Makers 4/9/2015)
Some of the most successful and popular bloggers in the maker-space have something pretty interesting in common: They're Mormon.
Reality Checker
(Angeleno 3/1/2008)
Private detective Erika Worth has cornered a niche market by investigating potential contestants for reality shows.
Napa Valley in 24 Hours
(LadyLUX 1/12/2011)
Only got a short time to spend Napa Valley? You can still pack in plenty. Here's what to see, sip, taste and try in just 24 hours.
Culture and Couture
(Alaska Airlines Magazine 3/1/2008)
A travel feature on what to do and where to go for a decadent weekend of shopping, spa treatments and culture in Orange County, California.
Sake Bomber
(Angeleno 2/1/2008)
Get schooled in sake by one of the world's few master sake sommeliers.
Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot, and Joe Bastianich Dish About 'MasterChef' ... and Each Other
(Good Morning America/Yahoo 6/3/2012)
An exclusive interview with celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Elliot Graham, and Joe Bastianich.
Mariel Hemingway's Balancing Act
(Successful Living 6/1/2008)
Actress Mariel Hemingway has let go of her family demons and is now helping others lead healthy, balanced lives.
World-Renowned Tattoo Artist Has Year-and-a-Half Wait List
(Yahoo Makers 5/21/2015)
What's so special about tattoo artist Mario Barth that makes clients wait more than a year AND shell out thousands? I foundout.
Why Do So Many People Hate Gwyneth Paltrow? Let Us Count the Ways
(Yahoo Celebrity 4/24/2013)
My take on why Gwyneth is so maligned.
Finally! Here's the Right Way to Wash Your Denim
(Yahoo Makers 5/25/2015)
Finally, the once-and-for-all best way to wash your jeans, according to some serious denim experts.
Six DIY Security Tricks to Keep Your Home Safe
(Yahoo Makers 7/16/2015)
Simple, cheap, and easy-to-install, here are five changes to make to up your home security.
One Heavenly Night in 'Hell's Kitchen'
(Yahoo TV 4/27/2009)
Find out what a dinner service inside Gordon Ramsay's 'Hell's Kitchen' is really like.
TV's Tastiest Treats Hit the Bookshelf
(TV Guide 6/26/2006)
A round-up of Food Network chefs' cookbooks with tips on which book is best for you.
Seven Palm Springs Restaurants to Try When You're Soaking Up the Sun This Fall
(Eater LA 9/16/2015)
A roundup of seven hot new restaurants that recently opened in (even hotter) Palm Springs.
Rachael Ray: 'I Didn't Start Meaningful Exercise Until I was 40'
(Yahoo Celebrity 4/12/2012)
The "30 Minute Meals" maven admits one big component of any healthy lifestyle was missing from hers for a long time.
John Stamos: Don't Call Him Casanova
(Yahoo Celebrity 6/27/2012)
In an exclusive interview, the famous bachelor shares why he hates being known by a certain term.
Oscars Eats: Preview What the Stars Will Nosh on This Sunday
(Yahoo Food 2/20/2015)
A sneak peek at the gourmet Governors Ball including an interview with celeb chef Wolfgang Puck.
Why Tori and Dean Don't Like Date Night
(Yahoo Celebrity 2/15/2013)
Interview with Tori Spelling about marriage, motherhood, and all those chickens.
Can This Glass Actually Make Coke Taste Better?
(Yahoo Shine 7/1/2014)
Some colleagues and I test Riedel's specially made glass to see if it makes a cold Coke better than usual.
Chefs Share Their Favorite Comfort Foods
(Yahoo Food 10/20/2015)
I reached out to famous chefs around the country to get the scoop on their favorite comfort foods they make for themselves and their families when the weather cools down.
Here's How to Take Your Best-Ever Family Photos This Holiday
(Yahoo Parenting 12/8/2015)
Tips from three professional photographers on how to make sure you capture the best family photos this holiday season.
Why Upcycling Is the Country's Coolest Trend
(Yahoo Makers 3/19/2015)
A high school gym floor is now a pizzeria table. a puzzle factory wall is now a house exterior, and it's all just the beginning. Here's how architectural salvage companies are helping give old materials new lives.
Jesse James: 'I Think I've Paid the Price and Then Some'
(Yahoo Celebrity 4/6/2012)
My interview with Sandra Bullock's ex-husband, Jesse James, got lots of national media pickup. In it, he talks about why the world should forgive him for cheating on his A-list ex.