(Gerry Furth-Sides) On July 28th, the LUCKYRICE Los Angeles Feast returns to Vibiana in DTLA to spotlight the city’s vibrant, Asian culinary scene to celebrate its 8th “lucky year.” Presented by Suntory Whisky Toki, LUCKYRICE, America’s largest Asian food festival, explores the diverse Asian-American exp...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The 24th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival mixes up hot Latin sounds and exotic dancing with spicy culinary flavors and children’s activities. The event has all the old-fashioned summertime fun of a class small town. The festival, July 29 and 30, is produced by a dedicated civic team to celebrate the ...
Host : Peter D. Kerr, The Wine Consultant The history of Kistler Vineyards dates back to 1978 when the Kistler family founded the winery in Sonoma County. Their first vintage, 1979, was a mere 3,500 cases. Wine production has grown to 25,000 cases & they now receive regular accolades from many notable wine critics. In [&hell...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The absolute ultimate character actor, you knew when a film previewed that if Sorvino was in it, it would be worth seeing. But who knew Sorvino was also the Renaissance man? In addition to being an accomplished artist in several fields and all of his charity, his latest creation with his beautifu...
Celebrate Bastille Day on Friday, July 14th DTWA with the most unusual at Church & State. Executive Chef Tony Esnault has added four special menu offerings to celebrate this French National Holiday. On the menu on the cool side are the Vichyssoise, a chilled soup of leeks, onions, potatoes, and cream, and the Salade Lyo...
Dine LBC in Long Beach is expanding beyond its annual restaurant week event beginning in August by connecting diners and chefs for exclusive monthly pop-up style events. The first two of the Dine LBC pop-up events are scheduled for August 5 and August 6 ina currently undisclosed downtown Long Beach location. Long Beach Chef AC ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, all photos below are courtesy Spencer Mackenzie’s) The nation’s largest cash cornhole tournament will take place in beautiful beachside Ventura as part of Spencer Makenzie’s 8th annual End of Summer Block Party (and the restaurant’s 10th anniversary). The Throw Down will take place at Spen...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, all images courtesy of Il Piccolo Verde) Il Piccolo Verde, “A Little Green” in Italian, is an inviting and engaging trattoria that adds up so more than the sum of its parts. The insane late hours alone and the live entertainment that blends right into the dining atmosphere, prove the dedication of its ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Truffle fever has officially hit in Australia, with Designer Hotel, QT Canberra this year showing their support via numerous in-house offerings and a much celebrated truffle package that combines an overnight stay with a hunt for the flavoursome fungi. The Truffle Negroni tray above says it all: The creator...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) With a strong Spanish influence in the desert, great authentic Mexican food is certainly a must try in Greater Palm Springs, a growing . The local favorites for authentic food are great insider tips. (all photos for Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill are ) Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill Margarita...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 