(Gerry Furth-Sides) Carefully, packed BAVA BROTHERS Sopressata, Cervelatta and ‘Nduja’ Calabrese arrived at our doorstep, as efficiently wrapped as if we visited a butcher shop in Calabria. And it was exactly when we were craving an Italian experience after looking through Drago Ristorante party pictures and swooning over ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The something gooey, satisfying and rich that makes a few ingredients into a meal are in FOLIOS CHEESE WRAPS. The fatty, satiating texture and slightly salty taste of cheese is universally satisfying even when eaten alone. And it is easily blended or added to salads, veggies, beef or topping pizza, ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Any conversation about beef always used to start by saying that my mother’s entire family of 15 were meat brokers. Now it begins with the story of Piedmontese beef. And Piedmontese Beef is a tale the finer things. Let me take you there. It is my favorite gift to beef lovers, because as much of...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Celestino unless otherwise noted) We are thrilled that beloved Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena reopens this week. Italian food is not only perfect, regal comfort food, but the Drago pasta-focused take out of we had during COVID seemed to last and last because small portions are so satisf...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) “Half the fun is getting there” and, in the case of Drago Catering (3828 Willat Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232) tucked way inside of a Culver City maze of commercial streets (on the south side of Venice not in the cluster of commissaries under the freeway). Finding the Drago Bakery and Caterin...
For customers and who want to support local frontline healthcare workers who are risking their lives by tending to Covid-19 patients, Stonefire Grill has launched a “Say Thanks” program. The program is aimed at supporting bringing nourishing and complimentary meals each week to frontline workers, as well as raisi...
Marino’s Mother Day Brunch Menu May 10, 2020 MENU On the breakfast side of things…. ASPARAGUS 18. Grilled Sacramento Delta colossal asparagus, poached egg, parmigiano reggiano POLENTA PANCAKE 17. Lily’s Farm eggs sunny side up, bacon, roasted fingerling potatoes FARMER’S OMELETTE 16. Mozzarella and pance...
For most other restaurants and their workers, physical distancing measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 have been devastating, forcing many to close dining rooms and offer takeout options. But not for Chef-owner Tommaso Barletta of Tuscany Il Ristorante, had already been serving customers through takeout orders...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Our first take-home food of this year was the superb choice of Drago Catering. Sumptuous lasagna, silky-rich carrot soup and apple tart were delicious the first evening and for a month afterward. The Drago family of chefs has over 9 restaurants to their credit and now adds an upscale Italian restaura...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Bold Italian Super Tuscans are like yams. Why? Because they both were named by savvy marketeers. And how grand. They are both extraordinary additions to the food and wine world. The Super Tuscan story is not atypically Italian, with layers and layers that involved centuries of vintners, international ...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 