(Gerry Furth-Sides)We happily wandered around the historic La Española Meats shop and deli in Harbor City waiting for the envoy delegation from Spain who were making a stop between seasonal trade shows to introduce their artisanal products to American buyers. Even in the intimate little space that always has lots of custome...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Cinco de Mayo is as good a reason as any to celebrate Paco Ignacio Taibo II book that traces Mexico’s revolutionary history from 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country. Watch the Netflix documentary of it, showing Taibo tracing the route with other histo...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Only my Czech mom’s “signature” crepes came to mind when I was invited to be the subject of a prestigious L.A. Times Magazine “Galley” column, my public cooking debut. The encouraging photographer’s picture of a stack of crepes strewn with flowers turned out quite lovel...
Easter menu trends may be pointing toward more comfort food, the settings can also be more formal and still fun. Judging from our meal at Maple in Descanso Gardens, we highly recommend any of the following offerings for this 2019 season. Descanso Gardens’ Maple offers a special Easter brunch menu including the Belgian...
The 2019 St. Joseph Center ¡Latin Food Fest! will take place March 29 – 30 at the LA State Historic Park, which includes a kick-off party “Chefs Night out,” and ultimate tasting festival “Gran Tasting.” ¡Latin Food Fest! will also takes place at Embarcadero Park at San Diego Bay and includes a high-energy kick-off pa...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) As if the sumptuous “Market Table”ever needed refreshing, internationally prominent Brazilian steakhouse, Fogo de Chão, will feature new, fresh spring items for a limited time geared toward summer’s warmer temperatures. The idea is that “Brazilian cuisine focuses on harvesting and...
Innovative ideas for National Tequila Day include a “naked” margarita with ancient and contemporary blends so smooth they stand alone in the glass. Salud. I have somehow become a tequila lover. This year for Xmas I got a stunningly huge bottle of Milagro Silver. This hails from the Highlands, and is so so smoo...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The international-goes-California Coastal news about Commerson restaurant is that while it is inexplicably named after a French explorer, brilliant young Hong Kong owner, Raymond Eng, happily encourages new Executive Chef Sal Garcia to add his own inspired ethnic touches to a superb menu of appealing gourme...
WHAT: Mardi Gras Wine Tasting Event — Six wine stations, each accompanied by small appetizers and a silent auction table with its own unique theme, make up this entertaining fundraising event to benefit the Latino Theater Company and the Los Angeles Theatre Center’s artistic and educational programming. Exceptional, unconven...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Brigaeiros and American Heritage Chocolates) Chocolate defines Valentine’s Day as much as flowers and wine. Brazilian Brigadeiros, TINY B chocolates are the newest on the market and American Heritage defines the best of American regional sweets. The sweets are perfect as hostess ...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 