(Gerry Furth-Sides, images are courtesy of Casa Vega). Historic Casa Vega, Los Angeles’s landmark 61-year old Mexican restaurant, celebrates National Ice Cream Sandwich Day on August 2. Young Angelenos will be treated to a special ice cream churro sandwich, with a minimum order of a Casa Vega kid’s meal, compliments ...
FRENCH’S® MUSTARD HOSTS THE NO MORE KIDS WITH CANCER “MUSTARD CHALLENGE” for NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, (Gerry Furth-Sides, all images are courtesy of French’s Mustard Company) This year, French’s Mustard is hosting the fundraiser for “No More Kids with Cancer”. The company will...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) On July 28th, the LUCKYRICE Los Angeles Feast returns to Vibiana in DTLA to spotlight the city’s vibrant, Asian culinary scene to celebrate its 8th “lucky year.” Presented by Suntory Whisky Toki, LUCKYRICE, America’s largest Asian food festival, explores the diverse Asian-American exp...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Bone broth is as soothing and nutritious in the summer as it warming in winter. Chilled broth as a consume meal starter is one way. Summer fruit smoothies are another – perfect for those who are not fond of the taste of the more savory broth. And there are more ideas continually evolving […...
JOSE MARTINEZ1886 “Bar Star” on the rise Luis Nava serving up one of his killer summer cocktails. (Jose Martinez) Everybody loves a Cinderella story—rooting for the little guy. So, when someone starts at the bottom and works their way to the top we just have to cheer them on. But I fear calling Luis Nava […]...
Celebrate Bastille Day on Friday, July 14th DTWA with the most unusual at Church & State. Executive Chef Tony Esnault has added four special menu offerings to celebrate this French National Holiday. On the menu on the cool side are the Vichyssoise, a chilled soup of leeks, onions, potatoes, and cream, and the Salade Lyo...
Chef-owner Aron Robbins’ new global-inspired lunch program ($14-25) arrives just in time for summer in his spiffy new steak and seafood destination, SOCA in Sherman Oaks. It is as contemporary, as it is timeless. Chef Robbins and his staff capture the tastes of South America and Southeast Asia accented by Fr...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The story here is none other than the new Kayco’s Beetology juice line as an extraordinary, original and perfectly packaged product. Simply put, Beetology juices have to be tried to experience the essence of the beet juice flavor with none of the heaviness found in the juice of beets after co...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Truffle fever has officially hit in Australia, with Designer Hotel, QT Canberra this year showing their support via numerous in-house offerings and a much celebrated truffle package that combines an overnight stay with a hunt for the flavoursome fungi. The Truffle Negroni tray above says it all: The creator...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Bone broth, the latest darling of the Paleo world can be attributed to its powerful health and wellness characteristics. Kettle & Fire has updated and brought the concept into the 21st century in the best way possible. I know because I am a preferred paleo myself. My mom’s family were major m...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 