Happy Makar Sankranti with very special food! This holiday celebrates the sun’s calendar transition from fall to winter. Also known as the winter solstice with the longest night of the year, it marked the astrological transition of Sagittarious to Capricorn. This festival is one of the few Hindu festivals aligned with the ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) With everyone turning every which way to be healthier these days (vegan, non-GMO and raw), it was just a matter of time before healthy eaters turn to Halal. And, like it’s close relative, Kosher, it definitely implies and means eating meats, foul and poultry on a certification list that you can trust to...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Banana Leaf officially taking over the site of beloved Zafran Pot changed the perfection of a restaurant closing. The small cafe continues the legacy of offering superlative Southern Indian dishes. New owner, Sridhar (Sri) Sambangi, a close friend of the previous owners, oversees th...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) This week marks the start of Diwali, the five-day Hindu festival celebrating the start of the New Year. This year is especially important because India is quietly opening up again. It is a chance to celebrate with friends and family after the challenging times behind us. With estimates of over three mil...
Indian food indeed is one of the spiciest out there. But it is simply untrue that everything is spicy. The spices added are solely for flavors (cardamom, ginger, garlic, cumin, mustard, and, more): chilies/pepper that adds heat to the dish. Since it is a matter of preference, the user can limit or omit these altogether. [&...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Modest little Zafran Pot has long outgrown its title of the “baby on the block of stars” (Venice Boulevard at Motor). The are has been celebrated for authentic regional Indian food for decades with Mayura and Annapurna Cuisine nearby . Owner-Chef Sneh Lata Gumidell...
From vegan donuts, burgers, tacos, and everything you can think of, Los Angeles will probably become the next vegan hub of the USA. Google knows it already. Try typing “Vegan food in LA” on Google and so many websites cite Los Angeles as one of the top cities being vegan-friendly. According to studies conducted between 20...
A ‘Biryani Hot-sPot’ with ratings above 4.5 and over 100,000 + biryanis sold to date! Zafran Pot is located on Venice Boulevard in Culver City, California, notable for its dining and busy nightlife scene. Keeping these in mind, the founder has curated everything from the location to the logo meticulously. Check their...
Who are we? “To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart,” said the great Thomas Watson Sr. . Sridhar Sambangi is a firm believer in this, and he is someone who also follows it. He is the founder of Tikka Masala & Grill which is a cloud […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) There is a happy crowd at the outside tables and the buzz carries on once you are inside. You already know by the name itself that whoever is behind this fast-service westside food eatery has a keen send of wordplay and put a lot of thought into the place. Currying Flavors is a […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 