(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of SAKURA agency) Each new eatery in the The Spring Arcade Building, in the sunlit covered outdoor space is making the historic landmark into a diverse dining destination. Diners can sit and take in the beautiful Spanish Renaissance and Beaux Arts details of their surroundings in the re...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) NOMAD asian bistro in Long Beach, definitely a destination dining location, has long been a cornerstone of the burgeoning Long Beach community. The hospitality and outstanding service in an airy, inviting atmosphere alone are worth the trip. Chef Cary Huynh, always so passionate and generous in sharing h...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photo courtesy of Pépecello) Limoncello, the classic Italian intensely lemon-flavored liqueur most famously associated with and produced in Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, and the island of Capri. PèpeCello created by restaurant owner Rich Pépe is one form of the distinctive, all-natural lemon, cold-pro...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Hatch Chile Season events are the prefect example of why Zapien’s Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera is a destination drive eatery. You can come and watch the chiles being roasted outside of the restaurant on Saturday, September 7 from 8 am to 2 pm, for example, and enjoy a full meal with thee seasonal [&hel...
The Los Angeles Times lineup for the annual Labor Day week-end The Taste, again celebrates Southern California’s diverse culinary scene. Hosted by The Times’ acclaimed Food staff, the famous backlot will transform into the ultimate block party for three individual evening events, August 30 through September 1. Admissio...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Happy memories flood back of wonderful times at Casita Del Campo so it was no surprise that a party from a long-time neighborhood resident took center stage the day we spontaneously popped in for lunch this summer (and I was in an instagram of the party!). The ambiance, the food, the service […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides) Greater Los Angeles Area is the most culinary and culturally diverse place in the world. This year's ninth Los Angeles Food & Wine, August 22-25, sets out to display this ethnic diversity, plus showcase international culinary superstars, headed by 25 chefs...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Sir Winston’s Restaurant & Lounge on the Queen Mary in Long Beach presents a novel, tasty way for a first time visit or revisit to the historical ship with the new pre fixe Sunset Hidden Gem Menu. Winston Churchill enjoyed travelling in grand style by sea and crossed the Atlantic aboard the [&hel...
The unique, natural botanicals of Spanish Arbequina olive, Italian sweet basil, Turkish rosemary, and Greek thyme are what make Gin Mare from Spain unique. It is why Gin Mare pairs so beautifully with foods, and is an exciting base for innovative gastromixology. The makers of Gin Mare are so proud of their product that they...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Trays of miniature flaky filo dough pastries rolled into what look like fields of edible flowers and dense, moist pastries shaped in flat slabs or mounds undulate across the glass counters. Neatly laid stacks of plastic boxes filled with a variety of beautiful treats nearly take your breath away at both For...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 