(Gerry Furth-Sides) It was an event to look forward to and did not disappoint: The first Sunday Art Opening Reception first art opening in over two years to welcome local Artist Bobbie Rich (@bobbierichfineart) to the walls of Upper West. The buzz was immediate as soon as you walked in the door to be greeted with […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We loved SWEET FIN’s healthy new SWEET BOX when delivered so much we combined a visit to their (friendly! Busy!) Venice store, and a hike (well, a fun stroll on super- friendly Abbot Kinney). Thrilled to learn it was created by one of my favorite chefs from decades ago, Dakota Weiss. And also […]...
(Photos by Gerry Furth-Sides. AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival content)The Historic Laurabelle A. Robinson House in Pasadena, one of the most, if not the most gracious, old-school and fun event sites in the world, will be home for a day to the AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival presented by CHUBB. Th...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We just had to see if our “must-try” galette stands up as a favorites. The bake combines a spring and an autumn fruit: Ojai Pixie tangerines and Flamingo pears from Chile. Each are still perfect to eat on their own. It does indeed. We start with a bag of medium-small size Pixies. And […]...
(Content and photos courtesy of the restaurants unless otherwise noted). Arth Bar & Kitchen Arth Bar & Kitchen’s Mother’s Day Mimosa Lunch on their graceful, patio echoing the tree-lined boulevard is perfect to enjoy their $15.00 Bottomless Mimosas with purchase of any food. Mother’s Day Lunch Specia...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Brunch is now being served on week-ends at the hookah-driven The Brandy in Glendale. The restaurant will begin regular service of a contemporary Mediterranean fusion brunch with full-service liquor bar every Sunday. Executive Chef Gevork Bazrkanian’s menu features customized Eggs Benedict, Pan Fried Zuc...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, content and Michael Brown photos courtesy of El Granjero Cantina) El Granjero Cantina invites everyone to celebrate the historic holida of Cinco de Mayo with special dishes and cocktails Thursday, May 5th, 2022, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Executive Chef Jenni Sklar will also be f...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We were so fortunate to visit Forn Al Hara and Le Mirage bakeries in “Little Arabia” leading up to the first of two month-long Ramadan holiday celebrations, Eid al-Fitr. The second arrives in about two months, Eid al-Adhar. The joyous bakes made specially for the h...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Audrey II appeared on my plate at Banana Leaf Restaurant Indian restaurant! Look at the resemblance to this plate of Bharvaan Baingan. But this time we got to devour Audrey II (unlike Little Shop of Horrors). We adored Chef Vadivel Kasirsian’s Bharvaan Baing...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Easter has become for so many the holiday that celebrates the easter basket and the easter bunny with its traditional stuffers rather than a religious one. And rightly so, because it goes so much farther back in history by thousands of years. To ancient cultures, Easter was known as the spring equinox-the tim...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 