(Gerry Furth-Sides) Black Angus Steakhouse and Fogo de Chão are better known for hearty beef feasts than for romantic holidays. But, this year, both restaurants are featuring wonderful Valentine’s packages that extend through the holiday week-end. We were pleasantly surprised to find the superb quality of hospitality,...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) I’ve been a fan of Niman Ranch beef even before I could pronounce it correctly – which is with a long “i” rather than “e” sound. So it was a privilege to be invited to a Niman Ranch trade event dinner at an acclaimed author, Chef Adam Perry Lang’s APL Steakhous...
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts presents the Los Angeles premiere of Renée Taylor’s MY LIFE ON A DIET, the award-winning, autobiographical comedy written by Taylor and Joseph Bologna, which opens its 12 performance, limited engagement on Friday, April 5 and continues through Sunday, April 14, 2019, in The Wall...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Brigaeiros and American Heritage Chocolates) Chocolate defines Valentine’s Day as much as flowers and wine. Brazilian Brigadeiros, TINY B chocolates are the newest on the market and American Heritage defines the best of American regional sweets. The sweets are perfect as hostess ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Restaurant owners involved in creating outlet chains overseas are following USA entrepreneurs who are always on the lookout to expand their concepts. This year the standout trend on both sides of the ocean follows the American movement of ethnic- influenced American dishes in classic casual multi-unit diner...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) It is fitting that OSSO GOOD’s very first brick and mortar in LA is located on blockbuster 3rd Street within walking distance from the Original Farmer’s Market. Founder-owner, Meredith Cochran, told us that as soon as she drove down Third Street on her Los Angeles scouting trip, &#...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy Casita Del Campo, Celestino, The Raymond 1886). Celebrate the best of California this year with a holiday dinner with a drive or great walk before or after. The food is the best you will find anywhere. The spectacular Silverlake Reservoir is within running distance of Casita Del C...
Dixie’s Tupperware Party, the hilarious off-Broadway one-woman comedy starring Dixie Longate, which took the theater world by storm and garnered a prestigious Drama Desk Award nomination, returns to Los Angeles at the Kirk Douglas Theatre for a strictly limited engagement now to December 30. Tickets are available at www....
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar celebrates the season with a three-course holiday indulgence menu for dinner – or Friday lunch – straight off your wish list. The meal begins with choice of indulgent starters: Wild Mushroom Soup or Seafood Louie Wedge Salad followed by the main event: Filet Mignon & Colossal N...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) As major fans of teacher/entrepreneur/celebrity, Martha Stewart, we braved downtown LA holiday traffic and parking to attend the event. What’s to like about seeing Martha in person? Everything. Martha’s forte seems to be sharing her life, products and information on a stage with an audience...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 