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Must-Go Bollywood Brunch at Arth Bar+ Kitchen

July 11, 2023 Comments Off

(Gerry Furth-Sides, content from Arth Bar + Kitchen) Arth Bar + Kitchen in Culver City is adding to another “modern” take on dining: a brand new, festive Bollywood Brunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 PM this Saturday, July 15 with a very special brunch. The restaurant already prides itself on featuring contemporary Indian cuisine based on authentic flavors and regional dishes. (For our story, please see: //localfoodeater.com/how-arth-bar-kitchen-redefines-indian-fare/

For just $35 Per Person, guests can enjoy Unlimited Food Brunch. For a fully elevated experience, theUnlimited Food & Bottomless Mimosas is offered for $55 Per Person.

Anything “Bollywood” throbs with energy. The term “Bollywood” has referred to India’s and world’s largest film industry in terms of films produced and released each year. This year the excitement went viral when a Bollywood film won the academy award for music.

And the Arth brunch offers a unique opportunity to experience it. Guests can indulge in an afternoon of unlimited food and delightful libations, accompanied by lively music from DJ Viren.

**DJ Viren** at Arth Kitchen + Bar (photo courtesy of Arth)

Families of all ages at **Arth Kitchen + Bar**

The carefully curated menu features an array of delectable dishes featuring the essence of Indian street food and traditional favorites. Pad Bhaji, a seasoned thick vegetable curry served with buttered bread.

For an interactive experience for the senses, Arth Bar + Kitchen will be offering a live station of Classic Indian Street Food. Another live station presents the savory Kheema Pan, made with seasoned ground chicken served with buttered bread.

Indian street food has been developing for centuries so you can be sure that these snacks (many of which make up the equivalent of a western entree) will be the tastiest and most interesting. And also on the table: Mint Chicken Tikka, Veg Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Masala Omelette, and Fluffy Waffles.

The **Arth Kitchen + Bar** crew – no stranger to street food, here as Masters of Taste 2023

Adding a touch of whimsy, the menu includes the signature Arth Bhel, a mixture of puffed rice, crispy chickpea noodles, vegetables, usually onion and potato, and savory sauces made into a sort of nest.

No brunch experience would be complete without a selection of Handcrafted Cocktails. Arth Bar + Kitchen showcases an exceptional Indian-inspired Cocktail Menu, featuring refreshing and innovative drinks that perfectly complement the Bollywood Brunch offerings.

The gorgeous full bar at **Arth Kitchen + Bar**

Arth Bar + Kitchen will be featuring Jivati, a refreshing sparkling beverage and guests can also sip and savor the Tamarind Sour, Spicy Jal-Jeera Mojito, the Mumbai Masti made with Cazcabel Blanco Tequila, lime, mangopurée, Hellfire Bitters, Cointreau, and Chile spiced mango chew, and more.

A full bar at Arth Kitchen + Bar (photo courtesy of Arth)

The location is perfect, set on a cosmopolitan street with lots of people watching all the time. And the weather will match this day.

The airy garden patio at Arth Kitchen + Bar (photo courtesy of Arth)

The feast combines delectable food, refreshing drinks, and dancing in a perfectly festive ambiance. Come for the food and stay for the party!

Arth Bar + Kitchen will be serving Bollywood Brunch on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and the party and Live Music will continue until 4:30 pm.

Tickets for the Arth Bar + Kitchen Bollywood Brunch are now available for purchase at www.ArthLA.com. This really is an opportunity to enjoy a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant spirit of Bollywood and the rich flavors of Indian cuisine. For more information or reservations, please visit www.ArthLA.com or call Arth Bar + Kitchen directly at 424.603.4155.

About Arth Bar + Kitchen:

Arth Bar + Kitchen is a premier dining destination featuring modern Indian cuisine in a chic and vibrant setting. The menu showcases the diverse flavors and spices of India and celebrates the richness of Indian culture.

Arth Bar + Kitchen, 9531 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232, 424.603.4155, www.ArthLA.com

Celebrate An Ethnic Mother’s Day

May 9, 2023 Comments Off

Celebrate Mother’s Day the Ethnic Way in the Greater Los Angeles area! From spiffy, contemporary Indian and Mexican fare to traditional soul food and Sicilian Italian, it is all memorably scrumptious and festive.

ARTH BAR + KITCHEN – CULVER CITY

Arth Bar & Kitchen’s Mother’s Day Lunch or Dinner features the Kitchen’s Small Plates, Tandoor Starters, Entrées, Sides, Handcrafted Tandoor Breads, Rice,and Dessert.

The Arth Bar will also serving their full list of Cocktails including their special Prem Kahani made of elderflower liqueur, violet liqueur, lemon juice, sparkling wine and a rose petal, or Lychee Martini comprised of vodka or gin, lychee liqueur, lychee juice and elderflower liqueur.

**ARTH BAR + KITCHEN – CULVER CITY** (photo by LocalfoodEater)

(For our coverage, please see: //localfoodeater.com/how-arth-bar-kitchen-redefines-indian-fare/

Arth Bar + Kitchen Hours: Mother’s Day Mimosa Lunch from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Mother’s Day Dinner from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 9531 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232; 424.503.4155; www.ArthLA.com

CELESTINO RISTORANTE – PASADENA

Mother’s Day is celebrated in true Sicilian style at Celestino Ristorante where Owner and Executive Chef Calogero Drago has created a special Tasting Menu for Mama.

The chef and staff invites you to treat Mama to a special dinner on either of Celestino Ristorante’s outdoor garden patios or in the main dining room.

The full Classic Menu showcases signature items like the Carpaccio, Insalata Ai Frutti Di Mare, Linguine with Mixed Seafood, Risotto with Red Beets & Goat Cheese, Ossobuco, Pollo Alla Parmigiana.

**CELESTINO RISTORANTE – PASADENA** (photo by acuna-hansen)

For a sweet ending, there is Tiramisu, Panna Cotta (Vanilla Custard with Strawberries) and the decadent she can indulge in the Torta d’ Arangia (Flourless Chocolate Cake).

**CELESTINO RISTORANTE – PASADENA** (photo by LocalFoodEater)

To read more detailed coverage on Celestino Pasadena, please see: //localfoodeater.com/celestino-pasadena-upholds-royal-family-pedigree/

Celestino Ristorante Mother’s Day hours: Dinner from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; 141 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.795.4006; www.CelestinoRistorante.com

EL GRANJERO CANTINA – THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET LOS ANGELES

Executive Chef Jenni Sklar El Granjero Cantina at The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with a specially created new “All Day” Breakfast Menu.

**Executive Chef Jenni Sklar** **El Granjero Cantina** (photo LocalFoodEater.com)

The Breakfast Menu showcases her signature Chilaquiles, Farmer’s Breakfast Plato, Huevos Rancheros, Papas Y Soyrizo Plato, Steak & Eggs, and Breakfast Burrito.

**EL GRANJERO CANTINA – LOS ANGELES (Photo by Michael Brown)**

She will also be cooking up her innovative modern Mexican menu all day and evening for Mom, featuring a selection of For The Table (snacks), Salads, Tacos, Bowls, Platos, Quesadillas, Burritos, Sides, and Dessert.

El Granjero Cantina’s Specialty List of Tequilas y Mezcal, Mezcal List, and signature Margaritas are the perfect accompaniment to her meal.

Specialty Cocktails created by Tobin Shea include their Classic Margarita with a choice of tequila or mezcal, Cointreau, fresh lime, and citrus agave, or the Draft Raspberry Hibiscus Cocktail with a choice of spirit, raspberry hibiscus tea, lime, and soda.

Other options include Wine, Beer, Crisp & Crude Canned Cocktails, Non-alcoholic Beverages, and Soft Drinks. So, treat Mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day celebration at El Granjero Cantina, where she can indulge in delicious menu offerings and delectable cocktails in a lively and festive atmosphere.

For LocalFoodEater.com coverage, please see: //localfoodeater.com/el-granjero-cantina-the-farmer-refined-and-still-fun-at-original-farmers-market/

El Granjero Cantina at The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles Mother’s Day Hours 10:00 am to 8:30 pm; 6333 W. 3^rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.879,9324; www.CantinaLA.com

GEORGIA’S RESTAURANT – LONG BEACH EXCHANGE

Georgia’s Restaurant will be celebrating Mother’s Day with their Mom-cellent Mother’s Day Brunch! Share classic savories such as the Fried Egg Sandwich,with choice of cooked egg, mayonnaise and bacon, Sausage, Bacon, and Eggs served with blackened country potatoes and toast.

Co-Owner Nika Shoemaker-Machado’s personal favorite remains the decadent Steak and Eggs, featuring top sirloin steak and a side of blackened country potatoes.

For Moms that love a sweet start to their day, there is Grilled French Toast made the old-fashioned way and topped with powdered sugar and strawberries. Their Cinnamon Apple Waffle topped with warm sautéed apples in a cinnamon syrup, and a dollop of whipped cream.

Mom can also have the best of both the sweet and savory worlds with the Chicken and Waffles with Georgia’s Restaurant’s signature fried chicken. The process begins with Co-Owner Marlon Machado’s Brazilian buttermilk brine and ends with a seasoned crispy cornmeal crust courtesy of Nana Gretchen’s very own Grandmother, served on a Belgian waffle with creamy honey butter, and maple syrup.

Soul-delicious Southern staples also include the Fish & Grits featuring Creole seasoned cornmeal crusted fried catfish, or the classic Shrimp & Grits made with Creole seasoned shrimp over a bed of savory grits.A vegetarian friendly Mardi Gras Omelet features green and red bell peppers, onions, and cheese. Georgia’s new-about-to-become-a staple Eggs Benedict is another option.

Soulful Sides include a healthy and hearty Oatmeal, quintessential Southern Grits served cheesy style. Blackened Country Potatoes were a favorite of George Shoemaker.

Brunch libations include a bright and bubbly Mimosa ($5) and the signature Peach Sangria ($5), Hard Lemonade ($5),and Bloody Mary ($7).

To read more about our visit to Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange, please see: //localfoodeater.com/eat-authentic-regional-soul-food-in-your-own-backyard/

Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange hours for Mother’s Day Brunch from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm; and they will be serving their Georgia’s Restaurant Signature Menu from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm; 4104 McGowen Street, Suite 155, Long Beach, CA 92630; 562.420.5637; www.Georgias-Restaurant.com

HANK’S – PALISADES VILLAGE

Hank’s celebrates Mother’s Day with an offer to each Mom of a Complimentary Strawberry Mimosa and Executive Chef Isaias Peña’s special Mother’s Day Brunch Menu. Everyone can toast with Hank’s Bellini,Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Tableside Martini

Friendly, resort-like **HANK’S – PALISADES VILLAGE**

**HANK’S – PALISADES VILLAGE** (photo by Tonelson)

Menu favorite dishes include Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, the Hank’s Omelette, The #77 Burrito and the new Strawberry Waffles, Shrimp & Polenta.

For the story on our visit to inviting Hank’s in Palisades Village, please see: //localfoodeater.com/hanks-double-diamond-burger-deal/

Hank’s Mother’s Day hours: Brunch from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and for Mother’s Day Dinner from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; 1033 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; 424.363.7166; www.HanksPalisades.com

KNOX & DOBSON

We are still so impressed with KNOX & DOBSON, both the product and their sophisticated, gorgeous presention! So consider this classic way to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Daywith an in person or delivery gift of Knox & Dobson’s new Superior Bottled Cocktail Gift Box.

The box features a premium gin Martini, classic Old Fashioned, Improved Whiskey Cocktail made with Maraska Maraschino, and authentic Rye Manhattan($70 per Gift Box – 2 Servings per each Bottled Cocktail).

For the story on our stellar Know & Dobson tasting please see: //localfoodeater.com/knox-dobsons-historic-cocktails-in-a-bottle/

Knox & Dobson is now available for home delivery anywhere Nationwide by visiting www.KnoxandDobson.com or visit the Knox & Dobson Stockists to see where you can walk-in and purchase directly.

Book These Five Top Unusual Ethnic Valentine’s Week-End

February 12, 2022 Comments Off

(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-end mean a chance to try them all.

At ARTH BAR + KITCHEN:Arth Bar + Kitchen, Executive Chef Sagar Ghosh will be serving up extraordinary modern Indian fare. His Signature Menu include Small Plates, Shared Appetizers, Entrees, Sides, Tandoor Fresh Baked Breads, Rice, and Dessert for Lunch all weekend long and on Valentine’s Day.

For Valentine’s Weekend Dinner, Chef Gosh offers 9 Starters featuring Tandoori Shrimp, Mustard & Dill Salmon, and Lamb Chops, 9 Main Dishes spotlighting the Arth Signature Chicken Tikka Masala, Peking Duck Pepper, and Malabar Lobster Curry, 8 special Sides including Chef Sagar’s Garlic Butter Naan, Chili Cheese Naan, Onion & Goat Cheese Kulcha, and Burnt Garlic Raita.

2 Desserts showcase the seamless melding of classic and contemporary in the Gulab Jamun Thandai Trifle and the Date Palm Jaggery Tapioca Kheer. Head Bartender Lexi Kim will also be shaking up Arth Bar + Kitchen’s Lychee Martini prepared with Tito’s vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee juice and elderflower liqueur, and Mira Meets Pedro made of Nosotros Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, tamarind, spicy bitters, JaUeera, Himalayan salt, and Indian chile, making these the perfect Valentine’s Day libations!

Arth Bar + Kitchen hours: Friday, February 11^th, Saturday, February 12^th, Sunday, February 13^th, and Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14^th, 2022, from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm. For more information, please call Arth Bar + Kitchen at 424.503.4155; Arth Bar + Kitchen 9531 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232; www.ArthLA.com

EL GRANJERO CANTINA’s Executive Chef Jenni Sklar is offering a special modern Mexican LUNCH & DINNER FOR TWO MENU ($60) featuring a Caesar Salad for Two,Two Surf & Turf Taco Plates comprised of Beef & Shrimp Veracruz Tacos served with rice and beans, and Tres Leches Cake for Two for the perfect sweet finish.

El Granjero Cantina will also be offering their signature menu showcasing Chef Jenni’s Antojitos (Snacks), Ensaladas (Salad), Quesadillas, Tacos, Los Tazones (Bowls), Burritos, Acompanantes (Sides), and Desserts for all sweethearts and singles to enjoy.

Three specialty Valentine’s Daycocktails created by Tobin Shea Including the Spicy Lover made of mezcal, lime, honey and spicy tincture, Cupid’s Arrow prepared with Casa Rica Rosado, fregola, lime, and agave, andLove Potion with guest’s choice of spirit, hibiscus, raspberry, lime, and soda for the perfect toast to say Te Amo!

El Granjero Cantina will be open for Valentine’s Day Weekend on Friday, February 11^th, 2022, from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm, Saturday, February 12^th, 2022, from 10:00 am to 9:30 pm, Sunday, February 13^th, 2022, from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm, and on Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14^th, 2022, from 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. For more information or reservations, please call El Granjero Cantina directly at 323.879.9324; El Granjero Cantina at The Original Farmers Market Los Angeles is located on the plaza 6333 W. 3^rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.879,9324; www.CantinaLA.com

***El Granjero Cantina*** Tablescape Photo by Michael Brown

THE RAYMOND 1886:

At our very favoriteThe Raymond 1886 in South Pasadena, Executive Chef Gabriel Cappelli offers a decadent Valentine’s Day Four-Course Prix-Fixe Dinner Menu ($120.00 Per Person). The meal begins with Bread and Truffle Butter and the AMUSE featuring Roasted Fanny Bay Oyster with white wine vinegar beurre blanc roasted shallots and thyme.

The First Course is comprised of a Seasonal Mixed Greens with avocado, citrus, fried onion sprouts in a buttermilk dressing. The Second Course showcases a Tuna Tartare with uni cream, egg toast and miso oil.

The Third Course comes with a choice of the Pan Seared Duck Breast prepared with braised cabbage, beets, yam and local carrot purée, crispy wild rice pilaf, crème fraiche and dill, Broiled Halibut served with black trumpet mushrooms, collards, orange preserves and bone marrow, or the Filet Mignonprepared with pressed potatoes, turnips, watercress purée, and beef jus (Black Truffle Shavings + $35).

Valentine’s Day Fish at The Raymond 1886, photo by Fried Chicken Sandwich Studios

Desserts of the Fourth Course alone are destination drive worthy! It is a choice only of sharing to experience both the White Chocolate Mousse served with hazelnut, sage, blueberries, and house-made yogurt, or Sorbet & Ice Cream.

***White Chocolate Mousse*** dessert at The Raymond 1886, photo by Fried Chicken Sandwich Studios

1886 Jesus Gomez’s Valentine’s Day Cocktails including the Clover Club made of egg white, gin, lemon, sugar, and raspberries, Professional prepared with nigh-proof bourbon, Jamaican run, and Campari, or the Antilles comprised of cognac, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and orange flower.

The Raymond 1886 will be open for Dinner on Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14^th, 2022,from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information or to make reservations, please call The Raymond 1886 directly at 626.441.3136; 1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136; www.TheRaymond.com

How ARTH Bar & Kitchen Redefines Indian Fare

August 3, 2021 Comments Off

(Gerry Furth-Sides) ARTH BAR + KITCHEN offers contemporary Indian cuisine, one of a handful of places in the country to offer it. Mihir Lad, Founder & Partner has been on hand to welcome guests. He is happy to explain the story at this spiffy, new addition to Culver City’s “Restaurant Row.”

We first watched Partner & Executive Chef Sagar Ghosh in the open kitchen at the back of the beautiful, soaring space. Passionate Chef Sagar has a deft hand with his native Indian dishes. The chef’s French Culinary School background plus vast experience on cruise ships and high-end establishments add finesse and interest to each and every dish. For example, his naan is thinner and crispy than most (without crumbling) after he experimented with with the use of less baking powder and soda than usual.

Less baking powder and soda is key to a lighter naan that stays crispy at **ARTH BAR + KITCHEN**

This is only the beginning of Chef Ghosh’s long menu that includes entire pages of STARTERS, FROM THE TANDOOR, MAINS, SIDES, DESSERTS and COCKTAILS. We had to add prices because they are so reasonable for the dishes designed to be shared or an entire individual course.

We start with one of the most popular dishes on the menu, and a favorite of the chef from his own hometown: KOLKATA FISH FRY ($8), served with a generous side of fries. The Asian sea bass marinated with onion and cilantro, is coated with breadcrumbs. Its flash-fried crispy textures contrasts and satisfies with the chef’s refined cream sauce. The secret is in the special fermented mustard from Bangladesh, which friends and family bring over from India for him. It can be the original spicy Indian preference or one thoughtfully adopted to a milder taste with mayo.

**ARTH BAR + KITCHEN’s** KOLKATA FISH FRY ($8)

**ARTH BAR + KITCHEN’s** KOLKATA FISH FRY ($8) with imported fermented mustard

**ARTH BAR + KITCHEN’s** intriguing, popular OLD MONK DRUNKEN WINGS ($9) rum Infused chicken wings

**ARTH BAR + KITCHEN’s** PISTACHIO LAMB CHOPS ($18), FROM THE TANDOOR, Char-grilled lamb with spice blend

**ARTH BAR + KITCHEN’s** BHARWANi KuMBH ($15), Stuffed mushroom caps with minced mushroom and paneer

CORNISH HEN TIKKA MASALA ($16) at **ARTH BAR + KITCHEN,** the updated classic butter chicken

LOBSTER MOILEE ($20) at **ARTH BAR + KITCHEN** is a sublime lobster cooked in sweet coconut milk, turmeric & curry leaves

Desserts are exceptional, which is rare in Indian restaurants. The chef’s version of Gulabo is featuring one jumbo gulab jamun – stuffed with a rose petal compote! Chef Sagar’s treatment of mango kulfi is surrounding it with a thick saffron and cardamom flavored milk. From a family member’s recipe of cannoli come chocolate, butterscotch and shrikhand fillings.

Very, very special desserts all based on ethnic Indian and an Italian classic! The take on the eve present gulab jamun here is done by the chef doing an airy compote filling with rose water- that took as many steps to evolve as any Nancy Silverton recipe and then soaking it in a rose syrup

The place itself is easy to walk to from public parking (one hour free) or 2-hour metered street parking, without getting tangled up in the Culver City traffic maze. But the elegant, airy, beautifully detailed main dining room and side one are worth it. Add to this Great people watching from the side patio and the front under the old tree. So once you are seated in the leisure outdoor veranda, you want to stay forever. The bar is well stocked and the prices for food and cocktails is reasonable.

An elegant veranda and interior (plus side private dining room) at **ARTH BAR + KITCHEN**

**ARTH BAR + KITCHEN’s** staff is superb

ARTH BAR + KITCHEN, 9531 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, www.arthla.com.,

Tel: 424 603 4155. Even the email contact is friendly and inviting: hello@arthla.com

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