On June 25 at the newly opened L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, celebrated chefs and Smiling Pizza Project founding partners, the legendary Chris Bianco (Pizzeria Bianco, AZ), Jonathan Goldsmith (Spacca Napoli Pizzeria, Chicago), and Steve Samson (Rossoblu, LA) will join forces with the renowned da Michele team, Pizzaiolo Michel...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photo credits: Ralph Wolfgang, Acura-Hansen) Father-son managed Bone Kettle’s Father’s Day Specials in Old Town Pasadena, feature bold Southeast Asian flavors from family-inspired recipes. Citrus Brine Chicken Wings prepared with fried free-range chicken wings and charred lime start of...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The Black Trumpet Bistro & Bar, as breezy and fresh as the flower planters on the patio, has been a family run restaurant in the heart of Huntington Beach since it opening. It’s freshly prepared fresh sauces, soups and dessert daily makes Black Trumpet Bistro a highlight of Huntington beach. t...
To get the full impact of the Little Arabia District shopping district in Anaheim, start at the intersection of Brookhurst and Katella where the abundantly well-stocked Fresh Choice Marketplace holds the place of honor ( 9922 Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804 on your GPS) in the Little Arabia District.&nbs...
The Prosecco DOC Consortium presented a Prosecco DOC Masterclass as part of National Prosecco Week although it turns out that, just as with French champagne and Spanish Cava these days, “any time” is the right time to drink Prosecco, and not just in the well-known Brunch Bellini. Versatile Prosecco also pairs p...
Middle Eastern pastry knafeh, which reigns over Ramadan, is so important that a shop was named after it. And, as the owner explains while pointing out to his wall of media write-ups, he is nationally known for it. Proof is in the fact that there are similar bakeries in Chicago and yet he still […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You knew it was going to be a day of eating when we all piled into a car in LA to drive to Little Arabia in Anaheim, and a plate of El Salvadorean pastries was offered before the doors were closed. And it was true. The back story is that for years […]...
National Rosé Day, this second Saturday of the month on June 12th, is something we all can celebrate at home or outdoors when so many other events have been cancelled. An icy cold glass of rosé wine has traditionally been the most refreshing drink around the Mediterranean in balmy weather. “Think Pink” Rosé...
(Gerry Furth-Sides). Even the staunchest “non-sugar eater” has a favorite donut and even a donut story. Other than being way too close to Randy’s Donuts these days, we had our fill of my mom’s phenomenal deep-fried doughnuts until she read early on that they were unhealthy, and that was the end of th...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Owner-founder Alex Sarkisian’s idea of MOMED-hosted Immigrant Dinner’s was to highlight an immigrant friend’s family recipes. It was so successful that the exquisite dinners titled “The Immigrant Dinners” became part of LA Times Food Bowl for the third successful ti...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 