(Gerry Furth-Sides) “Pee wee potatoes and giant jackfruit in small portion packages run the range of what to look for in 2020. Several the trends focus on ethnic produce going more and more mainstream, and more convenient ways to eat them or to extend the season. The giant jackfruit is a surprise to anyone eating [&helli...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Indian foods are becoming so popular many of them have gone mainstream this year. Indian breads are one of the best examples of the reason why because even the most reluctant bread eater will love them. Here are the most popular with their history and the reason why. One of the most irresistible […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Second generation Michael Taix is credited with transforming the landmark continental era restaurant back to Le Frere Taix’s original French roots, and has been successful at attracting a wide-range of customers from long-time customers and business executives from 11:30 a.m. into happy hour at 5 p.m., to f...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) I continue to be bombarded with article request for Impossible Burger stories. We did this already twice: first and last at Umami Burger. The taste was ok although we did not understand the need for this when there are so many fantastic veggie options. And then we learned recently the sodium in fake me...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) From the newest generation of the JOY family, for a new generation of cooks, comes a brand-new edition of America’s most enduring and trusted cookbook, the Joy of Cooking. is a true celebration of foundational recipes that have stood the test of time, and an introduction to over 600 new recipes chose...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We recently had a dish, so unique with a “magnifique” French technique that it deserves a post of its own – along with the rest of the meal and service. The Porta Via French Cut Pork Chop Porta Via, translates into “take away” in Italian, although Peter Garland’s casual bistro...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photo courtesy of the Astana Ballet Theatre) The Astana Ballet Theater has toured all over the world with performances in almost every major city, and recently premiered on the West Coast. Astana Ballet Theater is named after the country’s capital city. It reflects the described as having building t...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You almost have to see and feel the Nflex™ from CleverOne to understand how what it is and how it works. It is pliable and light and much thinner than a substantial cutting board. The underside is non-slip even on a granite counter. Not only that, but you can flip it over and use the silicone [&h...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) It is really hard for me to hold back from effusive praise for this restaurant that combines Next Generation authentic ethnic food with American technology to serve it up quickly and affordably – in the most warm, inviting setting. Especially when it is a rare find these days. Step inside family-owned...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photo courtesy of the Astana Ballet Theatre) Astana Ballet Theatre Group, one of the top performance theater companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan will premiere on the West Coast, featuring a world class and diverse repertoire. Though a flowy back curtain is the entire set on tour, compared to the state ...
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Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 