(Gerry Furth-Sides) Tiny new Hasiba restaurant defies almost all rules for a successful restaurant. The is short menu is literally contained to ten dishes with two dozen seats cramped indoor seating and another dozen outside. Israeli and Moroccan dishes rule the menu, and kosher vegetarian ones at that. Adding to this esot...
Romano’s Macaroni Grill is offering a free bowl of Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs + Spaghetti through Jan. 23 (or until the shutdown ends) between 11 AM – 4 PM at 84 U.S. locations. WHO: Romano’s Macaroni Grill, a national restaurant chain with award winning Italian food, is offering a free meal to all furloughed governmen...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Restaurant owners involved in creating outlet chains overseas are following USA entrepreneurs who are always on the lookout to expand their concepts. This year the standout trend on both sides of the ocean follows the American movement of ethnic- influenced American dishes in classic casual multi-unit diner...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) It is fitting that OSSO GOOD’s very first brick and mortar in LA is located on blockbuster 3rd Street within walking distance from the Original Farmer’s Market. Founder-owner, Meredith Cochran, told us that as soon as she drove down Third Street on her Los Angeles scouting trip, &#...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, earthenware photos courtesy of Janelle) Just one look at this striking, gorgeous Polish earthenware brings proud Polish-American lifestyle icon Martha Stewart to mind. In fact, I’ve done that myself whenever a few of the colorful pieces on a store shelf caught my eye. Now Elle Łoś-Englander mak...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, Kayco and Tuscanini Foods images courtesy the company.) Kosher bacon? Kosher Tuscan pasta? Why not? Although kosher food follows strict dietary laws for cleanliness and health, it adds, if anything to the taste and freshness and takes away nothing. The concept is, in fact, part of a budding movement...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) “what are your favorite dining spots” is the question I’m asked most often. And I love to answer with an ethnic surprise, whether it is a new place or a timeless classic. Answers are based on the overall experience that naturally includes memorable, delicious food; hospitality; ambianc...
Editor’s Note: We are so pleased to welcome chef Mari Tuttle to our website to share her experience at the Beard Foundation this year. She captured the behind-the-scenes wonder that we were also honored to be a part of with Chef Toribio Prado of Cava and Cha Cha Cha many years ago. (Mari Tuttle) Cooking […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Chef Shirley Chung’s dishes that make up a meal may seem the simplest at the casual Ms Chi Cafe™ in Culver City but the memory that lasts is of the most pleasant, relaxed time with elegant, lingering flavors on the palate. The Main Street location on a market Tuesday evening makes it even more...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) What makes restaurant cooking taste so special? Often it is the seasonings and the technique. These five items designed for use as that “special” touch in restaurants are also available for home use. Hepp Finishing Salts give you a variety of professional finishing salts. These pure, h...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 