French Kendall’s Brasserie welcomes John Leguizamo’s “Latin History for Morons” with Mexican specialties. The highly respected restaurant with Los Angeles legendary Executive Chef Jean Pierre Bosc in the kitchen is just the place to do this. Chef Bosc, incorporates fresh local ingredients int...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) September 16 has become a double holiday celebrating Mexican Independence Day and Nationa Guacamole Day on September 16. The original commemorative day is highlighted with the traditional “cry of independence” or (Dia de la Independence) that started a revolt against the Spaniards in 1...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Hatch Chile Season events are the prefect example of why Zapien’s Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera is a destination drive eatery. You can come and watch the chiles being roasted outside of the restaurant on Saturday, September 7 from 8 am to 2 pm, for example, and enjoy a full meal with thee seasonal [&hel...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Happy memories flood back of wonderful times at Casita Del Campo so it was no surprise that a party from a long-time neighborhood resident took center stage the day we spontaneously popped in for lunch this summer (and I was in an instagram of the party!). The ambiance, the food, the service […]...
The unique, natural botanicals of Spanish Arbequina olive, Italian sweet basil, Turkish rosemary, and Greek thyme are what make Gin Mare from Spain unique. It is why Gin Mare pairs so beautifully with foods, and is an exciting base for innovative gastromixology. The makers of Gin Mare are so proud of their product that they...
Gerry Furth-Sides) Celebrate Mezcal Day July 24 with these new cocktails and our favorite mezcaleria. Mezcal is processed from a variety of agave plants (that includes tequila) and that instills a special smoky taste. The heart of the agave plant, the piña, is traditionally slow-cooked in pit ovens, giving it a characteris...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Ulises Torrentera’s mission to put a spotlight onto authentic, artisan mezcal has transformed the reputation of this spirit formerly regarded as a peasant drink. His visits to the United States from his native Oaxaca are now a big event. The first stop this year was appropriately at Maestro Mexican Rest...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Commerson is the sort of place where even the simplest of conversations lead to discoveries. One of them, on our first visit for brunch, was with Chef Garcia. A little bit shy at first, we learned that his hometown is Oaxaca, the “heart of mezcal” country (among the three most famous regional ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides)We happily wandered around the historic La Española Meats shop and deli in Harbor City waiting for the envoy delegation from Spain who were making a stop between seasonal trade shows to introduce their artisanal products to American buyers. Even in the intimate little space that always has lots of custome...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Cinco de Mayo is as good a reason as any to celebrate Paco Ignacio Taibo II book that traces Mexico’s revolutionary history from 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country. Watch the Netflix documentary of it, showing Taibo tracing the route with other histo...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 