Food

  • Bone-in-Butcher Holiday’s 2021: More than Meets the Rib-eye

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy Bone-in-Butcher unless otherwise noted) The phrase “Texas butchers” always brought to mind beef, beef and beef – at least until now. Bone-in-Butcher retail delivery out of Dallas, Texas is a tasty reminder that it is so much more. And with the Sakeley family reputation and th...

  • Our Top Ethnic Thanksgiving Meals 2021 To-go or Dine-In

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, Content, images courtesy of The Raymond 1886, Georgia’s) What could be more delicious or rustic than holidays at the The Raymond 1886? Our favorite restaurant will be offering a traditional family-style holiday feast featuring a festive Thanksgiving Dinner Menu ($95 per adult, $50 pe...

  • Five Reasons Why Momed is Destintation Drive Worthy

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Dining al fresco on the left coast 😎 in November makes us the envy of the country. You can see it in these photos taken on a typically desert weather week-end.  It as overcast and under 60 degrees in the morning, and over 70 with a sunny noon. Can you find Copy-editor, Writer […]...

  • How to Celebrate Diwali at Home or Away

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) This week marks the start of Diwali, the five-day Hindu festival celebrating the start of the New Year.  This year is especially important because India is quietly opening up again. It is a chance to celebrate with friends and family after the challenging times behind us. With estimates of over three mil...

  • New Way to Drink Your Limoncello and Eat It, Too

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) For days when you need a cookie AND a cocktail, Fabrizia has the answer. Crafted by hand in small batches , brothers Phil and Nick Mastroianni, produce their Limoncello in New Hampshire with just four simple ingredients: the zest of 100% Sicilian lemons, alcohol, sugar, and water. They revealed that exact pro...

  • Best New Recipes from Israel in Peas Loves Carrots Book

    (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...

  • Gordon Ramsey Talked. Zayna Flaming Grill Listened.

    (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...

  • Five Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in “The Valley”

    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...

  • Eat Authentic Regional Soul Food in Your Own Backyard

    (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’s Star: Healthy, Delicious Spices

    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.  [&...