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Banana Leaf and the Hyderabad Legacy

Inherited and improved upon through the centuries, royal and homespun specialties star in a dazzling array of Hyderabadi fare. It is famous for airy, full-flavored biryanis and curries. ...

Global Comfort Food Elevates Clubby Wolfsglen

(Gerry Furth-Sides) Restaurants as beloved gathering places once defined neighborhoods, like the Raincheck and Rainbow in West Hollywood. Wolfsglen, blocks from UCLA, is reviving this trend in the once vibrant Westwood. Once home to the beloved Moustache Cafe, and a walk away from Alice’s Restaurant and Tannino’s, Wo...

Southern Indian Party Fare at New Banana Leaf!

(Gerry Furth-Sides) The perfect place to have a party indoors or on the patio at Banana Leaf redondo BeachBanana Leaf hosted 14 media guests to try it out recently. Guests included celebrity chef cookbook authors and presenters in the spacious double storefront area with bar, dining room and a large kitchen to watch the cooks [&...

BananaLeafLA in Van Nuys by Popular Demand!

(Gerry Furth-Sides) BananaLeafLa now serves the valley by popular demand at Banana Leaf Express. The authentic Indian food menu is available by pick-up, delivery and in the small, cozy sit-down cafe. Owner-Chef Sri Sambangi of Banana Leaf Cafe in Culver City continues his mission to introduce authentic, exclusive Southern I...

How Ojai Pixie Tangerines Pick Up the Salad Beet

(Gerry Furth-Sides) It’s magical Ojai Pixie Tangerine season. Sweet as a tangerine, and consistently so, but just the right endearing size for a satisfying snack, a breakfast side dish, salad OR the squeeze of citrus on a salad to make it pop. The tangerines pair naturally with beets for their contrasting color and somewha...

We Follow Chefs Sagar and Sourav to Delhi!

(Gerry Furth-Sides) Even the voice answering the phone on just about the first ring at Delhi Belly sounds happy and welcoming. That would be Sagar Ghosh, co-owner-founder and sometimes these days, the manager, server, executive chef and interior designer, as needed. Ghosh is already well known for his elevated Indian cuisine,...

New Melting Pot Tours at Original Farmers Market

(Gerry Furth-Sides) This summer a Melting Pot Tour proved in the most fun way that you can visit an iconic (read “tourist) place and always learn more about it! Tour company owner Jodi Flowers, who combines midwest common sense with southern charm, led us to places that boasted 40 years or more at the market. […]...

Art Openings are Back at Artful Upper West!

(Gerry Furth-Sides) It was an event to look forward to and did not disappoint: The first Sunday Art Opening Reception first art opening in over two years to welcome local Artist Bobbie Rich (@bobbierichfineart) to the walls of Upper West. The buzz was immediate as soon as you walked in the door to be greeted with […]...

Three + One Mother’s Day Ethnic Dining + Patio Favorites

(Content and photos courtesy of the restaurants unless otherwise noted). Arth Bar & Kitchen Arth Bar & Kitchen’s Mother’s Day Mimosa Lunch on their graceful, patio echoing the tree-lined boulevard is perfect to enjoy their $15.00 Bottomless Mimosas with purchase of any food. Mother’s Day Lunch Specia...

New Scrappy Ways to Fight Food Waste

(Gerry furth-Sides) “Waste Not, Want Not” describes the work of Imperfect Food. We experienced a lively, inspiring experience learning about it at Cafe Gratitude in Los Angeles. The combination of he Launch Dinner Menu currently offered to diners this month and motivating conversation is the perfect Rx this session. The atti...