(Gerry Furth-Sides) Masala Grill Indian Fusion Kitchen achieves the trifecta of unique intensely flavored regional food and inviting decor, plus hospitality both professional and friendly, that makes you wonder why every place cannot be like this. And did I mention free parking? Everything is such high quality and so well thou...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The story here is that French dining is back. And, it is back in style. It’s a California-inspired and staffed, next generation of the innovative casual bistro style pioneered by Le St. Germain’s in the 1980’s (see below). This generation adds performance-kitchen informality and the in...
Hidden treasure maps of superb vegetarian and vegan small plates can combine into a filling meal at ethnic mainstream restaurants. Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and even regional American comes to mind. Often so surprising and universally appealing, the dishes often are equally enticing to carnivores. T...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The 3rd Annual Masters of Taste, L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival on Sunday, May 6th, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the field of the Historic Pasadena Rose Bowl is the perfect and easy way to sample food from over 40 of the top LA (savory) Culinary Masters and restaurants [&he...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos of Angel’s Salumi & Truffles courtesy of the company) Even as someone who has never met a pork dish I haven’t loved – Pascal J-F Besset is in a separate heavenly league with his Angel’s Salumi & Truffles LLC, They are “Divinely made in Los Angeles.” Charcuterie is the term use...
Gerry Furth-Sides (Some content and the photos are courtesy of the production companies) Every winemaker we ever met has been as generous with sharing their wares and knowledge as sharing their passion for what they do. Burgundy winemakers are no exception and we see this in both fact and fable in the commercial film, [...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Savor Italy came to town on a recent wintry, rainy day, bringing with it the essence of this favored country through an in-depth introduction to the “hidden gem of Central Italy,” Le Marche, and the new “food and wine gateway,” Lombardy. Both boast sophisticated&n...
(Darien Morea, photos by Gerry Furth-Sides) Got Kosher? Cafe, for nine years a well-known strictly Kosher cafe in the Pico/Doheny corridor, is rebranding itself with a new name – Harissa Restaurant. Owner/alchemist Alain Cohen wants his Westside neighborhood and beyond to come experience the expansion of the menu towards...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Culinary mastermind, Chef Danny Elmaleh, shines with his award-winning sharable middle eastern plates at the third award-winning Cleo location in Los Angeles, by sbe. Every refined Japanese-Moroccan dish makes a statement, yet feels effortless and satisfying. Even his older, original menu items, such ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The Henry is known for being one of the “best neighborhood restaurants” in Phoenix. “Neighborhood” also fits creator Sam Fox’s shiny, big 100,000 sq.ft (!) newest incarnation if you think of chic West Hollywood “neighborhood” as “neighborhood”. The remodel of the huge spac...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 