Melting Pot Tours “Old Pasadena” Gift Day
The food and culture-rich Old Pasadena, Food Tasting Walking Tour feels like minutes even takes over two hours and covers over two miles. That's because of the planning and expertise of Melting Pot Tours ...
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LA Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS 2024!
Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS celebrates at California Market Center on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. The tasting extravaganza brings the January 2024 Issue of Los Angeles Magazine to life....
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Sushi Koo Mongolian Owner Ogi Honors Guests
The Sushi Koo story is as much of owner Ogi honoring customers on her tenth anniversary as her new, popular line of Aji-Mori Umami Sauces....
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Fancy Food Show 2024 Ethnic Trends
Networking and educational events mark this 49th show, a pivotal gathering where innovation meets opportunity," said SFA President Bill Lynch, and one that predicts and can predict the future for the $194 billion specialty food industry....
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Spanish First Thanksgiving in America News
Dishes from Spain will once again be on our Thanksgiving table this year. This because the first Thanksgiving was actually celebrated in St. Augustine, Florida in 1565. The news: so many new Spanish products are now mainstream...
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Chef Conference at LATTC Goes Global
(Gerry Furth-Sides) “Chef Con” or Chef Conference is an event for the chef and restaurant industry community. But anyone interested in the quality, sustainability and preparation of what they eat, including the most delicious and comprehensive variety of prepared dishes, will find this event fascinating and timely. F...
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“Have Some Madeira (in New Ways!), M’Dear”
Madeira turns out to be full of surprises. At the recent Madeira Wine Experience we learned firsthand how that this ancient and historic fortified wine pairs beautifully with contemporary dishes of all courses ...
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(IFPA) Global Produce & Floral 2023
It's almost impossible to imagine (and photograph) the magnificence and drama of the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. We were so honored to be guests of mega-giant Melissa's Produce. ...
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Project x Project’s PbP-LA Insider Success Story
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Project x Project’s PbP-LA evening was always one of my top three food events. It proved better than ever this year. The annual charity benefit continues to be exquisitely organized and presented. All proceeds benefit a single different charity each year. Planning is key. With Delhi Belly in Alhambra, t...
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Eating on a Banana Leaf at Banana Leaf, Naturally
Banana leaves are luxurious, graceful and playful even on a tree. As a mat for your food, they remain elegant, sumptuous and natural at the same time. Just look at the photos of the parties at Banana Leaf Southern Indian restaurant! ...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 