(Gerry Furth-Sides) Two of the most respected chefs who have created food for the most beloved restaurants in Los Angeles are sharing their homemade dishes to eat at home. Chef Cynthia Mamukari, founder-owner-chef of Taste & Company developed a pasta kit. Restaurateur & Executive Chef Celestino Drago helpe...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Kettle corn is an all-American favorite salty-sweet snack. It has an off-and-on history of being being a popular item sold at festivals, carnivals, and other events. But the origins of flavored arrived from a surprising source. Let’s start with a timeline history of popcorn that you can read at //...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) New fascinating favorites this year for Valentine’s Day include a new chef at The Raymond with its history of regional cuisine. Also new and destination-drive worthy is a contemporary Indian Restaurant, ARTH BAR+KITCHEN and , a new Mexican eatery, El Granjero Cantina. Offers that extend the entire week-...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Elegance and sumptuous luxury are so much more welcome in these trying times. GourmetGiftBaskets.com and Fabrizia Limoncello plus Fabrizia Limoncello baked goods define the concept. The professional service and personal care of these New Hampshire companies adds to the pleasure of gifting. GourmetGiftBaskets....
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Food, warm and professional hospitality and a romantic atmosphere are the key ingredients to a perfect Valentine’s Day celebration They are perfect for couples, friends or family. The Restaurant at Mr. C, Celestino Ristorante and Marino Ristorante have earned a reputation for all three through the decad...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We call the book, The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles “Just in Time” because of the publicity that Bangladesh received as the final Jeopardy question that toppled a long reigning champion this month. So the name “Bangladesh” is on many people’s mind these days. And it is about time...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The Brandy in Glendale more than makes good on their motto: “Come for a meal. Stay for a night.’ This is true even if you are not a guest coming for the main attraction of the hookah lounge. Hardly more noticeable than a modest entrance set back off the wide street, a surprise awaits [&he...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) From Head Valet, Jason on our arrival, to the friendly hotel guests waving us goodbye, Mr. C in Beverly Hills does the fourth generation Cipriani Restaurant family proud. Mr. C’s made a controversial splash when it opened a decade ago on a site that had previously been changed hands often. But it ...
Pasadena food devotees have a reason to rejoice as Akbar returns to Pasadena at 404 Arroyo Parkway this month under the ownership of Avinash Kapoor and Sri Sambangi. The new location will feature an update of its stylish contemporary Indian cuisine. The site across from Whole Foods is not far from the one Chef Avi left f...
Happy Makar Sankranti with very special food! This holiday celebrates the sun’s calendar transition from fall to winter. Also known as the winter solstice with the longest night of the year, it marked the astrological transition of Sagittarious to Capricorn. This festival is one of the few Hindu festivals aligned with the ...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 