Los Angeles

  • Five Ethnic Secret Garden Restaurant Surprises for Summer

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angeles as the city with most diverse ethnic cuisine in the world also boasts “secret garden” venues that surprise and delight. Two are classics that have renewed themselves with outdoor dining. We start with a favorite, actually a “sand garden,” Back to the Beach, and work our way...

  • How ARTH Bar & Kitchen Redefines Indian Fare

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) ARTH BAR + KITCHEN offers contemporary Indian cuisine, one of a handful of places in the country to offer it.  Mihir Lad, Founder & Partner has been on hand to welcome guests.  He is happy to explain the story  at this spiffy, new addition to Culver City’s “Restaurant Row.”...

  • New (Original) French Commerson

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Now is the time to visit Commerson, open for indoor and outdoor dining. Usually fully booked on week-ends, we were delighted to be welcomed by the original executive chef who created the menu concept, Executive Chef Sascha Lyon, and his wife who designed the muscular restaurant interior. It took a glass of wi...

  • Donut Cakes for Dad’s or Grad’s or Any Occasion

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) When I wanted to take something special but small to my cousins for a birthday on their visit to Palm Springs, I asked Primo Donuts do a decorated donut for the “birthday boy.” I had in mind the sourdough doughnut the shape – and size – of a large potato. Little did I […]...

  • Ten (Plus) New Dishes at SilverLake Vegan.com

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) SilverLake Vegan.com has a brand new line-up of mouth-watering, universally appealing vegan dishes. This virtual restaurant is fast becoming one of the most popular plant-based options in Los Angeles. And it is a natural both because Indian cuisine lends itself so well to meatless dishes and its long-respecte...

  • “Silverlake Vegan” Answers the Book: 72 Reasons to Be Vegan

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Silverlake Vegan.com is fast becoming one of the most popular of the the new local vegan take away and delivery options in Los Angeles. The city already holds the title of being the most culinary diverse city in the world. The low-key Silverlake area of LA known for its serene reservoir is also […]...

  • New Kati + Frankie at Katirollco Now in LA!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angelenos can discover  whether they prefer a Frankie or a Kati – or both- with an order at Kati Roll Company (#katirollco).  The new company brings authentic, lively Indian Street food to LA with the Kati  and  Frankie in wrap and in bowl form. Add to this a line of side dishes […]...

  • New Latin-Inspired CowLESS Burgers!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) A new choice on the market for meatless eating is the CowLESS vegan burger option in South Pasadena, made with a grilled Beyond Meat patty, shredded lettuce, a fat tomato slice, vegan cheese, housemade chipotle and mayo for richness and a pillowy brioche bun. The burger is so popular there are now plans [&hel...

  • Cutting-Edge Millie Gram Goes Nuts with Mystical Ancient Mushrooms

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) You might say that foresty mushrooms are having a new “moment in the sun.” This new incarnation arrives as a lush, healthy snack food and spread.   Millie Gram answers the current search for a new portable form of basic, functional, healthy foods with mushroom-nut butters and pastes. It is not b...