(Gerry Furth-Sides, Content and images courtesy of the Gelato Festival) Los Angeles’ first International Gelato Festival arrives at the plaza of the Pacific Design Center on September 28 and 29, (San Vicente between Melrose and Robertson). The event marks the final American round of culinary competitions in 2019 where ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Ethnic restaurants shined in the 45th Annual AbilityFirst Festival of Fall, Pasadena’s outdoor gourmet food and drink festival in the stunning gardens at the Historic Laurabelle A. Robinson House in Pasadena. Our highly recommended restaurant participants proved to be as worthy as the spectacula...
French Kendall’s Brasserie welcomes John Leguizamo’s “Latin History for Morons” with Mexican specialties. The highly respected restaurant with Los Angeles legendary Executive Chef Jean Pierre Bosc in the kitchen is just the place to do this. Chef Bosc, incorporates fresh local ingredients int...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Caroline D’Amore, owner and executive chef of Los Angeles-based family restaurant, D’Amore’s Pizza, is the kind of California girl that could star in the ads for the golden state. She’s tall, model-thin, blonde, an exuberant over-achiever, friends with major celebrities and in a thr...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) September 16 has become a double holiday celebrating Mexican Independence Day and Nationa Guacamole Day on September 16. The original commemorative day is highlighted with the traditional “cry of independence” or (Dia de la Independence) that started a revolt against the Spaniards in 1...
The National Heirloom Expo is an annual gathering in Santa Rosa, California of gardeners, food activists, farmers, chefs and food organizations from around the globe who come together to share best practices, showcase products and provide tastings. Featuring the largest display of heritage produce, the Expo now focuses on the pr...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of SAKURA agency) Each new eatery in the The Spring Arcade Building, in the sunlit covered outdoor space is making the historic landmark into a diverse dining destination. Diners can sit and take in the beautiful Spanish Renaissance and Beaux Arts details of their surroundings in the re...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) NOMAD asian bistro in Long Beach, definitely a destination dining location, has long been a cornerstone of the burgeoning Long Beach community. The hospitality and outstanding service in an airy, inviting atmosphere alone are worth the trip. Chef Cary Huynh, always so passionate and generous in sharing h...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photo courtesy of Pépecello) Limoncello, the classic Italian intensely lemon-flavored liqueur most famously associated with and produced in Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, and the island of Capri. PèpeCello created by restaurant owner Rich Pépe is one form of the distinctive, all-natural lemon, cold-pro...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Hatch Chile Season events are the prefect example of why Zapien’s Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera is a destination drive eatery. You can come and watch the chiles being roasted outside of the restaurant on Saturday, September 7 from 8 am to 2 pm, for example, and enjoy a full meal with thee seasonal [&hel...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 