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  • Five Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in “The Valley”

    1. Antonio’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant —  Antonio’s Pizzeria and its iconic sign have been a beacon of old-fashioned Italian dining on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks since 1957.  Families of at least two generations are regulars in the colorful, old-school dining room with red and white ch...

  • Eat Authentic Regional Soul Food in Your Own Backyard

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, Photos courtesy Georgia’s Restaurant) Authentic soul food is all too rare these days, especially brunch fare. That’s why Southern Soul Food dishes are all the more welcome at Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange. The Georgia’s Restaurant menu is inspired by family dishes in Gretch...

  • How to Update the Classics with Historic Bob’s Red Mill

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Bob’s Red Mill whole grains food company, established in 1978 in Milwaukie, Oregon by Bob and Charlee Moore, is uniquely American and a leader in its field. We love the products on their own with the classic oatmeal we tried. We love, admire and respect the company history that includes employee ow...

  • Top 10 Bars in South Bay Cities, Los Angeles

    Which is that one place that you go to, to relax, have casual/serious conversations (especially the ones on life, haha), and enjoy with your dear ones over a glass of celebration? Yes, you got it right. Bars! A place to refresh, rejuvenate, and energize. All you need is to go to these top 10 bars […]...

  • How LA’s Top Historic Donuts Carries on the Legacy of a Competitor

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) The Primo family continues the Stan’s Donuts legacy across from UCLA right at the start of fall term. The combined total of the two shops is well over a century. To celebrate, Buttermilk Bar bites were offered the first day to a sell out crowd.  www.primosdonuts.com, Primo’s Donuts Westwood10948 ...

  • Indian Food’s Star: Healthy, Delicious Spices

    Indian food indeed is one of the spiciest out there. But it is simply untrue that everything is spicy. The spices added are solely for flavors (cardamom, ginger, garlic, cumin, mustard, and, more): chilies/pepper that adds heat to the dish. Since it is a matter of preference, the user can limit or omit these altogether.  [&...

  • Celebrate Historic Mezcal Week, September 8-15!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) There’s still time to celebrate Mezcal week, September 8-15. Mezcal is the umbrella category, that covers all agave-based liquors, including tequila. Tequila, however, must be  made only in specific regions of Mexico and must be made from only blue agave (agave tequilana). Ulises Torrente...

  • Turquoise Restaurant Offers Rare Authentic Dishes

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) I always suggest this extraordinary restaurant to all the people asking me “where to go to eat.” I always suggest Turquoise, and add that after my first meal there I was ready to hop a plane for northern Iran, original home of owner Hameed Fatemi. This week the glamorous young lady asking, then [&...

  • Zafran Pot Stirs Up Top Indian Biryani

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Modest little  Zafran Pot has long outgrown its title of the “baby on the block of stars” (Venice Boulevard at Motor).  The are has been celebrated for authentic regional Indian food for decades with Mayura and Annapurna Cuisine nearby .  Owner-Chef Sneh Lata Gumidell...

  • A Popular and Must-try Los Angeles Vegan Curry Restaurant

    From vegan donuts, burgers, tacos, and everything you can think of, Los Angeles will probably become the next vegan hub of the USA. Google knows it already. Try typing “Vegan food in LA” on Google and so many websites cite Los Angeles as one of the top cities being vegan-friendly. According to studies conducted between 20...