(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 […]...
(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...
(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 […]...
(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 […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) When French soldiers returned to Paris after their North African occupation they brought cous cous recipes with them, leading to a proliferation of successful Paris cafes featuring the dish. When Brits returned from their posts during the long British rule, known as “the Raj,” whether as merchants...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, content from The Raymond 1886) We’re excited to hear of the reopening of historic The Raymond 1886 restaurant and bar for Easter. Our memories of dining outdoors in their gracious, timeless patio there were lively enough to last a year, and we were pleased to hear that during the pandemic the site was [...
Happy Spring and Easter celebrations at one of our favorite family of restaurants that brought us “through the pandemic” with their to-go specialties and dining outdoors as soon as it opened up: the Drago brothers – who also happened to be our last public event we attended a year ago! And we found a way [&helli...
(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...
(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...
Rosca de Reyes is a traditional, sweet bread enjoyed in honor of Epiphany/Three Kings Day, which is celebrated throughout Europe and Latin America. The Rosca de Reyes has an oval shape to symbolize a crown and is covered with dried, candied fruits to symbolize the many jewels on a crown. The rich bread in the […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 