(Gerry Furth-Sides) It almost goes without saying that when Indians frequent an Indian place, as at the new Woodland Hills Grand Bawarchi, you know the crowds are there for authentic, consistent cuisine. And this is so true. The four family/friend owners’ already achieved their goal: to “create an initial sense of ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) for young Chalio Luis in Jalisco, watching his grandparents cook delicious birria to ready for each weekend was more than a welcome treat. This was a 1930’s and the ritual became a highlight of his childhood. By that time the recipe has already been in the family for four generations, ever since ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Meatballs as far as I (and my young, beautiful Paleo neighbor are concerned) are the “new hamburgers.” And, as it turns out, meatballs not only have a fascinating history but a very complicated set of rules and regulations for their names with the USDA. We offer choices to the best, the most unu...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, All photos courtesy of Lazy Dog Cafes). The first time I saw Paris, the first memorable evening in fact, I watched a chic couple finish supper at (at 11 PM!) and before leaving, scoop out a basket with a puppy in it from under the table. To complete the picture they also […]...
Moët & Chandon Rosé Champagnes, Rosé Wines, Curated Culinary Experiences, with Luxury Brand’s headline this National Rosé Day celebration, typically reserved for the second Saturday of June each year, will be brought to life with the launch of “Rosé Day LA” on June 9th at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, Califor...
(all photos courtesy of acuna-hansen) Los Angeles took to its heart CHAYA Restaurant Group when it opened CHAYA BRASSERIE four decades ago – and four centuries ago in Japan. To keep things fresh and modern, this week the 28-year-old Chaya Venice officially transitions into CHAYA Modern Izakaya, inviting guests to discove...
(Photos courtesy of Nicole Dimotsis/Femina Phot0) Citywide Pop-up Food Trucks will showcase the delicious food and deeply layered culture of Macao, China (just south of Hong Kong) in Los Angeles with Interactive Food Experiences on May 29. To acquaint Los Angelenos with this relatively unknown area, the Macao Governmen...
(Barbara Hansen) These are the crunchiest fries you could ever crunch on. They’re not potatoes, they’re idlis, South Indian steamed cakes made from a rice and lentil batter (above). Sliced and deep-fried, they turn into an incredible snack that kids go crazy for, especially because they come sprinkled with tomatoes,...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The engaging FLAVOR of LA celebration on the CBS studio backlot proved that even in the current food event-saturated market (there was at least four major one’s competition with it the same time, including another LA TIMES Food Bowl program), a well organized, a community-focused fundraiser can still f...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Seven of our favorites are among the gourmet food samplings from LA’s best restaurants, craft beers, wine, cocktails and an awesome car show from The Television Motion Picture Car Club.//flavorofla.com. The event takes place on the historic CBS Studio Center back lot, studio home to hits from Gunsmoke a...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 