Cuisines

  • The Astonishing Astana Ballet Opens Window to Kazakhstan Cuisine

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, photo courtesy of the Astana Ballet Theatre) The Astana Ballet Theater has toured all over the world with performances in almost every major city, and recently premiered on the West Coast. Astana Ballet Theater is named after the country’s capital city.  It reflects the described as having building t...

  • Lebanese-Armenian Family Inspires Bok Bok Chicken

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) It is really hard for me to hold back from effusive praise for this restaurant that combines Next Generation authentic ethnic food with American technology to serve it up quickly and affordably – in the most warm, inviting setting.  Especially when it is a rare find these days. Step inside family-owned...

  • Los Angeles Restaurants Feature International Thanksgivings

    (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...

  • New BAKER’S PASSPORT COOKBOOK Tells An international Story

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Sharing a meal is the best way to become acquainted with a new culture.  Anthony Bourdain made this popular idea visible to an entire new generation by way of his tv show.  And baked goods being everyone’s favorite all over the world strengthens this idea even more.  Think delicate French crepes or S...

  • Historic Dewey’s Moravian Cookies New Regional Americana Flavors

      (Gerry Furth-Sides) Moravian spice cookies made by Dewey’s Bakery are as rich in taste as they are in history.  “The creators of the cookies learned that by rolling the dough until it was whisper-thin and baking it slowly, they could create a cookie with a light, crisp texture and capture the intense flavors,R...

  • International Flavors in the New Raymond AND Raymond 1886 Menus

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) It’s easy to miss the sudden driveway turnoff when you’re driving to the Raymond Restaurant and 1886 Bar.  And it’s easy to miss this extraordinary, low key historic restaurant that is actually the former caretaker’s home of the famous hotel.  Care is given to thoughtful, seasonally ...