(Gerry Furth-Sides – all images courtesy of DÔA) Globally renowned restaurateur Arjun Waney newest innovative dining destination is named DÔA. DÔA (meaning door in Japanese) is a casual and approachable LatAsian concept highlighting the best of his other acclaimed Zuma and Coya‘s cuisine with the impecca...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Serafina Sunset now offers a new Italian-inspired week-end brunch menu. Brunch from 11:30 AM to 4 PM at the breezy, very social means Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (www.serafinasunset.com). The opening of Serafina Sunset, fall of 2016, was the first California installment of the popular ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Crispy Morning Glory Salad – Deep fried morning glory topped with fresh shrimp and Jitlada’s spicy house dressing (above) may be Jitlada Retaurant’s famous signature, and their reputation of offering such “extra spicy cuisine” they made it into both Jonathan Gold’s “...
The Thai Community Development Center (Thai CDC) celebrated the Grand Opening of the second day of its East Hollywood Certified Farmers’ Market. The Market has been bringing fresh produce to the community on Thursday evenings since 2012. Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market Promoti...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) High-end The District by Hannah An continually evolves to fit its West Hollywood neighborhood, such as a new Business Express Lunch menu. The “Express Lunch Box,” is available for pick-up or delivery, featuring menu favorites like noodles, a variety of Bahn mi’s, salads, and rice bowls. Chef...
(Darien, Morea, photos by Gerry Furth-Sides) Even after a recent remodel, Domingo’s Italian Deli, San Fernando Valley mainstay for all foods Italian since it opened in 1948, retains its substantial old-world, friendly feel. Domingo’s Italian Deli 17548 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316 (818.981.4466). When we entered the s...
(Gerry Furth-Sides – All photos courtesy of the mixologists and chef) St. Patrick’s Day bring to mind party celebrations with plenty of drinking and Guinness Beer. This year top mixologists and an award-winning pastry chef offer a few elegant, creative and certainly beautiful toasting alternatives. The inspiration wa...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Market City Caffe (164 East Palm Ave.), a top local lunch spot for more than 20 years with their delectable fresh pastas and wood-fired pizza, introduces a new, convenient quick serve lunch for those in a pinch for time. Inspired by generation after generation of fine home cooked family recipes, Market City C...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) ‘La Tropézienne Bakery’ (211 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, Ca), opening mid-February, brings with it to West Hollywood, the stunning coastline of the French Riviera in Saint-Tropez. You get the sense it would feel sunny even on rainy days. It is named in honor of the lovely little Tropézi...
(Roberta Deen) Monograno Pasta is made with 100% organic single-source ancient grains. It comes handsomely, elegantly packaged in richly textured white boxes with clear panels that allow you to view the beautiful pasta within. I admired the packaging and began to read the detailed information on the back of the boxes. //ww...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 