Places

  • What Is Halal and Why It Is Going Viral

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) With everyone turning every which way to be healthier these days (vegan, non-GMO and raw), it was just a matter of time before healthy eaters turn to Halal. And, like it’s close relative, Kosher, it definitely implies and means eating meats, foul and poultry on a certification list that you can trust to...

  • New Indian Banana Leaf

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Banana Leaf officially taking over the site of beloved Zafran Pot changed the perfection of a restaurant closing.  The small cafe continues the legacy of offering superlative Southern Indian dishes.  New owner, Sridhar (Sri) Sambangi, a close friend of the previous owners, oversees th...

  • How to Celebrate Diwali at Home or Away

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) This week marks the start of Diwali, the five-day Hindu festival celebrating the start of the New Year.  This year is especially important because India is quietly opening up again. It is a chance to celebrate with friends and family after the challenging times behind us. With estimates of over three mil...

  • Top 10 Bars in South Bay Cities, Los Angeles

    Which is that one place that you go to, to relax, have casual/serious conversations (especially the ones on life, haha), and enjoy with your dear ones over a glass of celebration? Yes, you got it right. Bars! A place to refresh, rejuvenate, and energize. All you need is to go to these top 10 bars […]...

  • How LA’s Top Historic Donuts Carries on the Legacy of a Competitor

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) The Primo family continues the Stan’s Donuts legacy across from UCLA right at the start of fall term. The combined total of the two shops is well over a century. To celebrate, Buttermilk Bar bites were offered the first day to a sell out crowd.  www.primosdonuts.com, Primo’s Donuts Westwood10948 ...

  • A Popular and Must-try Los Angeles Vegan Curry Restaurant

    From vegan donuts, burgers, tacos, and everything you can think of, Los Angeles will probably become the next vegan hub of the USA. Google knows it already. Try typing “Vegan food in LA” on Google and so many websites cite Los Angeles as one of the top cities being vegan-friendly. According to studies conducted between 20...

  • Authentic Indian restaurant Zafran Pot in Culver City

    A ‘Biryani Hot-sPot’ with ratings above 4.5 and over 100,000 + biryanis sold to date! Zafran Pot is located on Venice Boulevard in Culver City, California, notable for its dining and busy nightlife scene. Keeping these in mind, the founder has curated everything from the location to the logo meticulously. Check their...

  • Indian cuisine-inspired restaurant at Los Angeles

    Who are we?  “To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart,” said the great Thomas Watson Sr. . Sridhar Sambangi is a firm believer in this, and he is someone who also follows it. He is the founder of Tikka Masala & Grill which is a cloud […]...

  • How Curry Flavorings Ticks ALL the Boxes

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) There is a happy crowd at the outside tables and the buzz carries on once you are inside. You already know by the name itself that whoever is behind this fast-service westside food eatery has a keen send of wordplay and put a lot of thought into the place. Currying Flavors is a […]...

  • New Cinnamon Restaurant’s “Flirty Dozen” Must-Tries

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Shapes and textures play a big part in authentic, regional Indian cuisine. And they are on full display at new Cinnamon Indian restaurant in the Beverly Boulevard-La Brea area. //cinnamonla.com The young dedicated owners know what customers like. They collectively boast half a century of experience betwe...