Twelve Twelve Santa Monica introduces a newly reimagined Ristorante, Executive Chef, American-Italian Menu and list of innovative Italian-inspired Cocktails this season. Add to this a live entertainment Discoteca entertainment experience....
The school dazzled us every minute we were in it at The 3rd annual Culinary Cup hosted by the magnificent #LATTC, Los Angeles Trade Technical College...
Great affection in America for European, artisan breads like angelic French brioche is not news. News wildly popular Hawaiian and Japanese breads are joining it. The news: go cute or go home ...
It's almost impossible to imagine (and photograph) the magnificence and drama of the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. We were so honored to be guests of mega-giant Melissa's Produce. ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Restaurants as beloved gathering places once defined neighborhoods, like the Raincheck and Rainbow in West Hollywood. Wolfsglen, blocks from UCLA, is reviving this trend in the once vibrant Westwood. Once home to the beloved Moustache Cafe, and a walk away from Alice’s Restaurant and Tannino’s, Wo...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Project x Project’s PbP-LA evening was always one of my top three food events. It proved better than ever this year. The annual charity benefit continues to be exquisitely organized and presented. All proceeds benefit a single different charity each year. Planning is key. With Delhi Belly in Alhambra, t...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) When people used to ask me for restaurant recommendations, I would always suggest attending a charity food event to sample a variety of places. and a chance to meet the chefs or owners, plus benefit a worthy charity were reasons enough. Project x Project’s PbP-LA was always one of my top three. It [&hel...
Banana leaves are luxurious, graceful and playful even on a tree. As a mat for your food, they remain elegant, sumptuous and natural at the same time. Just look at the photos of the parties at Banana Leaf Southern Indian restaurant! ...
(Content courtesy of Taste of Pasadena, Gerry Furth-Sides photos) Ethnic food cuisine takes front row and center as Pasadena magazine debuts the Taste of Pasadena 2023. A wide array of carefully curated culinary offerings plus handcrafted cocktails will be offered, along with live music. This inaugural celebration...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, Cathy Arkle ) Guests and writers are singing the praises of Banana Leaf Restaurants newest location in Redondo Beach. It is fitting that the restaurant was inspired by our good friend, pioneer ethnic food reporter, Barbara Hansen. The story is in //localfoodeater.com/beach-cities-social-brings-cooking-c...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 