(Rubina Khan) My memories of childhood are not necessarily that of a regular child- I did not have time to play with other children in the neighborhood, go to parks, buy candies and toys or enjoy rides. But I do not remember being unhappy either. I recall how in a family of eight, with a […]...
(Roberta Deen with Gerry Furth-Sides ) Passionate India’s Tandoori Brentwood restaurant owner-chef Matin Shah will be offering a new “off the menu” $100.00 per person dinner family-style dinner featuring the most unusual and spectacular historic dishes of four regions of India. Always the consummate host ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Basmati Rice is becoming all the rage these days because it is gluten-free. The global basmati market continues to grow at an average rate of 15% to 18% a year because of its delicious taste and nutritional value. Dessert Rice Recipe in a Jar For an easy recipe in a mason jar or […]...
Over 30 years in the making and just being released this season, Savîle Rumtini is exotic and colorful, with rich citrus flavors and a deep dark India rum at its core. It only needs to be shaken and be poured over ice. The refreshing exotic ready-to-serve drink that boasts a blend of citrus flavors and rum was conceived [&...
(Roberta Deen and Gerry Furth-Sides) Sensuous, intensely seasoned, crackly, whimsically shaped and in gloriously color, Indian snacks are irresistible. Is it because these technicolor beauties are actually elevated (although somewhat ancient) savory versions of onion rings, pancakes, fried chicken and dough...
If Ethnic cuisines have cooked their way into the hearts of Los Angeles mainstream food events, Japanese reigned this past week-end at TASTELA’s Field to Fork, hosted by Amy Scattergood, Times Food Editor, and Michael Cimarusti, Chef/Owner of Providence and Chef/Partner of Connie and Ted’s. Representative of th...
Refined hospitality, fresh ingredients and a California-friendly Indian menu has made Taste of India in Sherman Oaks the place for dates, families and out-of-town visitors since it opened 15 years ago (plus the restaurant has a catering division and a private party room). And they have a secret source for the best produ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Mahan (pronounced Mah-hahn) Indian Restaurant aptly the magical name, “Alhambra” as its address. The spare, long, dusky double-long interior with the buffet layout and bar in one corner, ample space between tables and a tidy feeling reflects both the fine dining background of Delhi born and bred owner,...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Modest little Zafran Pot has long outgrown its title of the “baby on the block of stars” (Venice Boulevard at Motor). The are has been celebrated for authentic regional Indian food for decades with Mayura and Annapurna Cuisine nearby . Owner-Chef Sneh Lata Gumidelli ‘s exceptional H...
We were lucky enough to join a festive full house at Biryani Bowl in Fremont, California for week-end specials of the best world-famous “dum biryani.” the Hyderabad style means unbroken long grain basmati rice with seasoned, marinated chicken or Halal goat or egg … slow-cooked in a specially seal...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 