(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Celestino unless otherwise noted) We are thrilled that beloved Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena reopens this week. Italian food is not only perfect, regal comfort food, but the Drago pasta-focused take out of we had during COVID seemed to last and last because small portions are so satisf...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) “Half the fun is getting there” and, in the case of Drago Catering (3828 Willat Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232) tucked way inside of a Culver City maze of commercial streets (on the south side of Venice not in the cluster of commissaries under the freeway). Finding the Drago Bakery and Caterin...
For customers and who want to support local frontline healthcare workers who are risking their lives by tending to Covid-19 patients, Stonefire Grill has launched a “Say Thanks” program. The program is aimed at supporting bringing nourishing and complimentary meals each week to frontline workers, as well as raisi...
Marino’s Mother Day Brunch Menu May 10, 2020 MENU On the breakfast side of things…. ASPARAGUS 18. Grilled Sacramento Delta colossal asparagus, poached egg, parmigiano reggiano POLENTA PANCAKE 17. Lily’s Farm eggs sunny side up, bacon, roasted fingerling potatoes FARMER’S OMELETTE 16. Mozzarella and pance...
For most other restaurants and their workers, physical distancing measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 have been devastating, forcing many to close dining rooms and offer takeout options. But not for Chef-owner Tommaso Barletta of Tuscany Il Ristorante, had already been serving customers through takeout orders...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Bold Italian Super Tuscans are like yams. Why? Because they both were named by savvy marketeers. And how grand. They are both extraordinary additions to the food and wine world. The Super Tuscan story is not atypically Italian, with layers and layers that involved centuries of vintners, international ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena on historic Lake Street is one of the rare huge, rambling spaces in which you could happily dine alone (we were there on a holiday eve with about 15 other people and felt so special) or a party of 100. Perfect for Valentine’s day as a couple or with friends. […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Who doesn’t love cheese? The fatty, satiating texture and slightly salty taste of cheese is universally satisfying whether eaten alone as a salad or topping pizza, salads, casseroles or omelettes. An extraordinary Italian company allows cheese lovers to forget the carbs and high fat these days with ...
(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) Los Angeles restaurants serving ethnic and regional menus this year offer a variety of truly splendid and festive menus. These are three exceptional one Le Petit Paris LA’s Thanksgiving Menu will offer options such as Scallops, Crab Cakes, Stuffed Turkey Medallions, Vegan Pie, Smoked Pork Ham, Pecan P...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 