(Gerry Furth-Sides) It’s easy to miss the sudden driveway turnoff when you’re driving to the Raymond Restaurant and 1886 Bar. And it’s easy to miss this extraordinary, low key historic restaurant that is actually the former caretaker’s home of the famous hotel. Care is given to thoughtful, seasonally ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Ethnic cuisine menus these days incorporate local, fresh ingredients. French Kendall’s Brasserie not only does this famously, but also regularly honors the show-in-residence at the Ahmanson Theatre next door with special ethnic dishes on the menu. Executive Chef Jean Pierre Bosc is just the...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Angeles magazine’s 15th annual The Food Event, miraculously held once again at the location of host-partner, Sadderock Ranch. The event featured tastings from 40 of Los Angeles iconic restaurants, as well as tastings from wineries, brews, spirits and decadent treats curated by the magazine’...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angeles magazine’s is hosting Los Angeles magazine’s The Food Event, the 15th Annual Epicurean Extravaganza, October 13, 2019, 2-5 PM, miraculously again at host-partner’s, Sadderock Ranch features tastings from 40 of Los Angeles iconic restaurants, selected by the magazine’s...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Celebrate National Taco Day this Friday, October 4 with three-history making tacos, all originating in California – from Tahoe to Los Angeles to Orange County. Jimboy’s mid-century signature food truck pioneer from northern California offers $2 off a 6-pack ($15.50) of Original Ground Beef Tac...
(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...
(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...
The Los Angeles Times lineup for the annual Labor Day week-end The Taste, again celebrates Southern California’s diverse culinary scene. Hosted by The Times’ acclaimed Food staff, the famous backlot will transform into the ultimate block party for three individual evening events, August 30 through September 1. Admissio...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Happy memories flood back of wonderful times at Casita Del Campo so it was no surprise that a party from a long-time neighborhood resident took center stage the day we spontaneously popped in for lunch this summer (and I was in an instagram of the party!). The ambiance, the food, the service […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 