(Gerry Furth-Sides) The new, Singapore based, 4Fingers Crispy Chicken store on Sawtelle in West LA, serving Korean-style, fried chicken, shows off the best of American entrepreneurship. The colorful, minimalist atmosphere feels organic with wood tables under an airy, two-story ceiling. We know that Asian fried chicken is l...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Abbie Cornish and Chef Jacqueline King Schiller are not your everyday mommy “bloggers” – more the glamorous, runway-stunning Giada types behind the stove, and just as dedicated. When was the last time we asked any of home cook authors in the Melissa’s kitchen, “who are you wearing?” (A: Nat...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Ethnic cuisine menus these days incorporate local, fresh ingredients. French Kendall’s Brasserie not only does this famously, but also regularly honors the show-in-residence at the Ahmanson Theatre next door with special ethnic dishes on the menu. Executive Chef Jean Pierre Bosc is just the...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos, content courtesy of Gelato Festival America) Gelato Festival America, now in its third year, celebrated its first West Hollywood’s edition this weekend at Pacific Design Center. The mission of Gelato Festival America is to spread the culture of artisanal gelato throughout the United States by holdin...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Celebrate National Taco Day this Friday, October 4 with three-history making tacos, all originating in California – from Tahoe to Los Angeles to Orange County. Jimboy’s mid-century signature food truck pioneer from northern California offers $2 off a 6-pack ($15.50) of Original Ground Beef Tac...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Bollywood Grill describes itself as “The Art of Indian Food” and it does more than that. It does it in a colorful, inviting earth-done decor with soaring ceilings, and top-notch food that works for a menu that includes refined, hearty entree dishes plus a lunch buffet. And it does it with a sm...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, Content and images courtesy of the Gelato Festival) Los Angeles’ first International Gelato Festival arrives at the plaza of the Pacific Design Center on September 28 and 29, (San Vicente between Melrose and Robertson). The event marks the final American round of culinary competitions in 2019 where ...
French Kendall’s Brasserie welcomes John Leguizamo’s “Latin History for Morons” with Mexican specialties. The highly respected restaurant with Los Angeles legendary Executive Chef Jean Pierre Bosc in the kitchen is just the place to do this. Chef Bosc, incorporates fresh local ingredients int...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Caroline D’Amore, owner and executive chef of Los Angeles-based family restaurant, D’Amore’s Pizza, is the kind of California girl that could star in the ads for the golden state. She’s tall, model-thin, blonde, an exuberant over-achiever, friends with major celebrities and in a thr...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) September 16 has become a double holiday celebrating Mexican Independence Day and Nationa Guacamole Day on September 16. The original commemorative day is highlighted with the traditional “cry of independence” or (Dia de la Independence) that started a revolt against the Spaniards in 1...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 