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  • “Have Some Madeira (in New Ways!), M’Dear”

    Madeira turns out to be full of surprises. At the recent Madeira Wine Experience we learned firsthand how that this ancient and historic fortified wine pairs beautifully with contemporary dishes of all courses ...

  • Perfect International Breads: Go Cute or Go Home

    Great affection in America for European, artisan breads like angelic French brioche is not news. News wildly popular Hawaiian and Japanese breads are joining it. The news: go cute or go home ...

  • (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral 2023

    It's almost impossible to imagine (and photograph) the magnificence and drama of the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. We were so honored to be guests of mega-giant Melissa's Produce. ...

  • 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...

  • Project x Project’s PbP-LA Insider Success Story

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Project x Project’s PbP-LA evening was always one of my top three food events. It proved better than ever this year. The annual charity benefit continues to be exquisitely organized and presented. All proceeds benefit a single different charity each year. Planning is key. With Delhi Belly in Alhambra, t...

  • Project x Project’s Asian Exquisite PbP-LA  Benefit

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) When people used to ask me for restaurant recommendations, I would always suggest attending a charity food event to sample a variety of places. and a chance to meet the chefs or owners, plus benefit a worthy charity were reasons enough. Project x Project’s PbP-LA was always one of my top three. It [&hel...

  • Eating on a Banana Leaf at Banana Leaf, Naturally

    Banana leaves are luxurious, graceful and playful even on a tree. As a mat for your food, they remain elegant, sumptuous and natural at the same time. Just look at the photos of the parties at Banana Leaf Southern Indian restaurant! ...

  • The French Flair in INDIgo’s Regional Indian Food

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) There’s a new burger in town a few blocks from the ocean in Huntington Beach. But don’t let that fool you. What makes these burgers at INDIgo modern Indian Bistro so special: they are butter chicken in brioche, inspired by the French culinary school training and white table cloth dining experience...

  • Ethnic Food Stars in First taste OF PASADENA!

    (Content courtesy of Taste of Pasadena, Gerry Furth-Sides photos) Ethnic food cuisine takes front row and center as Pasadena magazine debuts the Taste of Pasadena 2023. A wide array of carefully curated culinary offerings plus handcrafted cocktails will be offered, along with live music. This inaugural celebration...