(Gerry Furth-Sides) Mandarette Chinese Café in West Hollywood celebrates its 35th anniversary with a special menu this winter. The original goal of founder, Philip Chiang, was “offering clean, fresh, delicious traditional Chinese Cuisine with a modern twist.” Current proprietor Ken Yang’s dad was the origin...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photo courtesy of the Astana Ballet Theatre) The Astana Ballet Theater has toured all over the world with performances in almost every major city, and recently premiered on the West Coast. Astana Ballet Theater is named after the country’s capital city. It reflects the described as having building t...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You almost have to see and feel the Nflex™ from CleverOne to understand how what it is and how it works. It is pliable and light and much thinner than a substantial cutting board. The underside is non-slip even on a granite counter. Not only that, but you can flip it over and use the silicone [&h...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) It is really hard for me to hold back from effusive praise for this restaurant that combines Next Generation authentic ethnic food with American technology to serve it up quickly and affordably – in the most warm, inviting setting. Especially when it is a rare find these days. Step inside family-owned...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photo courtesy of the Astana Ballet Theatre) Astana Ballet Theatre Group, one of the top performance theater companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan will premiere on the West Coast, featuring a world class and diverse repertoire. Though a flowy back curtain is the entire set on tour, compared to the state ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angeles restaurants serving ethnic and regional menus this year offer a variety of truly splendid and festive menus. These are three exceptional one Le Petit Paris LA’s Thanksgiving Menu will offer options such as Scallops, Crab Cakes, Stuffed Turkey Medallions, Vegan Pie, Smoked Pork Ham, Pecan P...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Sharing a meal is the best way to become acquainted with a new culture. Anthony Bourdain made this popular idea visible to an entire new generation by way of his tv show. And baked goods being everyone’s favorite all over the world strengthens this idea even more. Think delicate French crepes or S...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Italians are intense about their wines. At the 2019 Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour that recently whooshed through town last month, we were at the first seminar bright and early, eager to learn more about Pinot Grigio as a wine we already love and respect. Yet proud seminar leader first quizzed us to ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Moravian spice cookies made by Dewey’s Bakery are as rich in taste as they are in history. “The creators of the cookies learned that by rolling the dough until it was whisper-thin and baking it slowly, they could create a cookie with a light, crisp texture and capture the intense flavors,R...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) It’s easy to miss the sudden driveway turnoff when you’re driving to the Raymond Restaurant and 1886 Bar. And it’s easy to miss this extraordinary, low key historic restaurant that is actually the former caretaker’s home of the famous hotel. Care is given to thoughtful, seasonally ...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 