(Gerry Furth-Sides) Danielle Renov is the force behind the blogger/influencer behind the popular brand peaslovencarrots.com that includes lifestyle tips and hacks. She is known for her mastery of half Moroccan and half Ashkenaz cuisine. This cayenne + maple roasted fennel and squash is representative of he...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) When infamous celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsey took on the menu for Zayna Flaming Grill in Redondo Beach, he balanced and refined the seasonings of the Greek-Lebanese family recipes. Owner Raid Younis followed his instructions from then on. Chef Ramsey would be pleased with the results: consistently the best Med...
1. Antonio’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant — Antonio’s Pizzeria and its iconic sign have been a beacon of old-fashioned Italian dining on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks since 1957. Families of at least two generations are regulars in the colorful, old-school dining room with red and white ch...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, Photos courtesy Georgia’s Restaurant) Authentic soul food is all too rare these days, especially brunch fare. That’s why Southern Soul Food dishes are all the more welcome at Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange. The Georgia’s Restaurant menu is inspired by family dishes in Gretch...
Indian food indeed is one of the spiciest out there. But it is simply untrue that everything is spicy. The spices added are solely for flavors (cardamom, ginger, garlic, cumin, mustard, and, more): chilies/pepper that adds heat to the dish. Since it is a matter of preference, the user can limit or omit these altogether. [&...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) There’s still time to celebrate Mezcal week, September 8-15. Mezcal is the umbrella category, that covers all agave-based liquors, including tequila. Tequila, however, must be made only in specific regions of Mexico and must be made from only blue agave (agave tequilana). Ulises Torrente...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) I always suggest this extraordinary restaurant to all the people asking me “where to go to eat.” I always suggest Turquoise, and add that after my first meal there I was ready to hop a plane for northern Iran, original home of owner Hameed Fatemi. This week the glamorous young lady asking, then [&...
(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 Gumidell...
From vegan donuts, burgers, tacos, and everything you can think of, Los Angeles will probably become the next vegan hub of the USA. Google knows it already. Try typing “Vegan food in LA” on Google and so many websites cite Los Angeles as one of the top cities being vegan-friendly. According to studies conducted between 20...
‘What’s for lunch?’ On many days, it might be the only thought driving us to get through a day. We are all rowers of the same boat, so there is no point in denying it! Mediterranean food can spice up any day? With lots of veggies, nuts, whole wheat, grains, legumes, seeds, and olive oil […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 