International

  • New Ways to Celebrate Ramadan

    Fresh fruit from all over the world symbolize the peace we seek at Ramadan. For more classic pastries, let's start with Forn Al Hara and Le Mirage bakeries in “Little Arabia” ...

  • LA Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS 2024!

    Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS celebrates at California Market Center on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. The tasting extravaganza brings the January 2024 Issue of Los Angeles Magazine to life....

  • (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral 2023

    It's almost impossible to imagine (and photograph) the magnificence and drama of the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. We were so honored to be guests of mega-giant Melissa's Produce. ...

  • Project x Project’s PbP-LA Insider Success Story

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Project x Project’s PbP-LA evening was always one of my top three food events. It proved better than ever this year. The annual charity benefit continues to be exquisitely organized and presented. All proceeds benefit a single different charity each year. Planning is key. With Delhi Belly in Alhambra, t...

  • Eating on a Banana Leaf at Banana Leaf, Naturally

    Banana leaves are luxurious, graceful and playful even on a tree. As a mat for your food, they remain elegant, sumptuous and natural at the same time. Just look at the photos of the parties at Banana Leaf Southern Indian restaurant! ...

  • Ethnic Food Stars in First taste OF PASADENA!

    (Content courtesy of Taste of Pasadena, Gerry Furth-Sides photos) Ethnic food cuisine takes front row and center as Pasadena magazine debuts the Taste of Pasadena 2023. A wide array of carefully curated culinary offerings plus handcrafted cocktails will be offered, along with live music. This inaugural celebration...

  • The Best Hatch Chili Cookbooks 2023

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) The recipes are so tempting it’s hard to know what to cook first from Melissa’s newest HATCH PEPPER COOKBOOKS. Hatch peppers are filled with flavor and a supple heat, from mild to spicy, without the prickly or acrid sensation of other peppers. So the answer is just picking a new appetizer or side,...

  • Where The Boss is at the Event: Come Meet Them!

    It is so exciting and special to personally meet the Executive Chef-owner of a thriving restaurant at an event. So last week-end, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels (SVMOW) at Paramount was the place to be. ...