Food

  • Kati roll and Frankies (Indian street food)

    Best Indian street food in the town! ...

  • “Wow” Authentic Mexican Family Dishes at New Baja Bay Surf N’Taco’s in Ventura

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, information provided by Ventura Harbor Village, images by Brendan Daly) Inspired by the coastal cuisine of Ensenada, Baja California, the new owners of Baja Bay Surf Nā€™ Taco in Ventura Harbor Village now offer a fresh menu featuring savory Mexican fare.  Entrees originate from Ricardo (Rick) MaganaR...

  • Italian Cheese 2021 Chooses “Consider the Animals” Theme

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, event information from Cheese 2021) The theme of Cheese 2021, “Consider the Animals” . The 13th edition of the most important event dedicated to raw milk cheeses and artisanal dairy products will take place from September 17 ā€“ 20 in Bra, Italy, and is being organized by the city itself. It welco...

  • The Historic Parents of new Baby JOY BITES

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) The newest addition to the Russell Stover line of no sugar added chocolates is the Joy Bites bars line. The Joy Bites collection includes chocolate bars with breakable bites wrapped in resealable packaging that is 100% recyclable with FSC certified outer sleeves. They are produced under the international umbr...

  • How Katie Chin’s Global Family Cookbook is a “Must-Have”

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Katie’s book filled me with menu ideas from the minute I first looked through it at the suggestion of our friend @Tableconversation. Markers of recipes to cook soon filled own copy. And I loved her book launch party demo. How can you resist a sophisticated lady who turned aside from the crowd while [&he...

  • Ericka Sanchez’s New Aguas Frescas & Paletas Book

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Summer in Mexico means  aguas frescas and paletas. They are the much older “coca cola” of Mexico. Erika Sanchez brings 40 recipes to make these popular street food treats at home in her delightful, engaging book, Aguas Frescas & Paletas. “Frescas” literally translate...

  • Five Ethnic Secret Garden Restaurant Surprises for Summer

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angeles as the city with most diverse ethnic cuisine in the world also boasts “secret garden” venues that surprise and delight. Two are classics that have renewed themselves with outdoor dining. We start with a favorite, actually a “sand garden,” Back to the Beach, and work our way...

  • Chicken Troopers and How Korean Fried Chicken Became Crazy Popular

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) What makes Chicken Troopers head and shoulders above the rest: the crispest, most perfectly seasoned (heat not spiky pepper) fried chicken meticulously made by Chef-owner Sean An, executive chef formerly of Slow Fish and other fine dining restaurants in the area. He also happened to cook for officers in the K...

  • How ARTH Bar & Kitchen Redefines Indian Fare

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) ARTH BAR + KITCHEN offers contemporary Indian cuisine, one of a handful of places in the country to offer it.  Mihir Lad, Founder & Partner has been on hand to welcome guests.  He is happy to explain the story  at this spiffy, new addition to Culver City’s “Restaurant Row.”...

  • Happy National Lasagna Day: “Meat or Plant?”

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) This National Lasagna Day (July 29 or week!) celebrate Sicilian style with Celestino Ristorante at home or in the beautiful Celestinorestaurant.   Owner and Executive Chef Calogero Dragoprepare his special Homemade Authentic Family-Style Lasagna Bolognese ($19.50) made with ...