(Gerry Furth-Sides) “They had me” at the Rose Bowl Event site. “They had me” at the free parking. And that’s even before reading the Masters of Taste 2022 of over 3,000 food and beverage enthusiasts together for one afternoon. This exhilarating festival 100- plus Culinary Masters and restaurants...
(Temi J. Sacks, photos courtesy Olde Good Things) As America comes out of its long and painful restaurant hibernation due to the pandemic, more and more restaurants are looking to create more inviting dining spaces. Adding a sustainable and authentic historical element to their space by incorporating architecturally salvaged uni...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) These ridiculously ethereal must-try cakes seem to have won over even the most die-hard, “no dessert diner.” You can include me, and a host of others in that statement because when you have a perfectly balanced meal, you don’t want to mar that perfect last bite. Berry Chantilly Cake This Who...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Two of the most respected chefs who have created food for the most beloved restaurants in Los Angeles are sharing their homemade dishes to eat at home. Chef Cynthia Mamukari, founder-owner-chef of Taste & Company developed a pasta kit. Restaurateur & Executive Chef Celestino Drago helpe...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) New fascinating favorites this year for Valentine’s Day include a new chef at The Raymond with its history of regional cuisine. Also new and destination-drive worthy is a contemporary Indian Restaurant, ARTH BAR+KITCHEN and , a new Mexican eatery, El Granjero Cantina. Offers that extend the entire week-...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Food, warm and professional hospitality and a romantic atmosphere are the key ingredients to a perfect Valentine’s Day celebration They are perfect for couples, friends or family. The Restaurant at Mr. C, Celestino Ristorante and Marino Ristorante have earned a reputation for all three through the decad...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) From Head Valet, Jason on our arrival, to the friendly hotel guests waving us goodbye, Mr. C in Beverly Hills does the fourth generation Cipriani Restaurant family proud. Mr. C’s made a controversial splash when it opened a decade ago on a site that had previously been changed hands often. But it ...
Pasadena food devotees have a reason to rejoice as Akbar returns to Pasadena at 404 Arroyo Parkway this month under the ownership of Avinash Kapoor and Sri Sambangi. The new location will feature an update of its stylish contemporary Indian cuisine. The site across from Whole Foods is not far from the one Chef Avi left f...
Happy Makar Sankranti with very special food! This holiday celebrates the sun’s calendar transition from fall to winter. Also known as the winter solstice with the longest night of the year, it marked the astrological transition of Sagittarious to Capricorn. This festival is one of the few Hindu festivals aligned with the ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Celebrate sun in CAPRICORN with us. Capricorn is symbolized by the sea goat, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and tail of a fish. The figure comes from the shape of the constellations in the sky determined in ancient times. The hardworking and loyal Mountain Goat that rules...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 