(Gerry Furth-Sides) As summer heats up, so does the Italian aperitivo trend with traditional and unconventional twists on cocktails such as the Spritz. We think of it as practice for Italy’s national “Day at the Beach” on August 15. With gatherings slowly making a safe comeback, there’s no better time to rais...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) From a new take on a classic Pastrami sandwich piled mile-high to Pastry Chef Raymond Morales’ sublime dessert with Asian yuzu the”New Summer Menu” at the The Raymond 1886 holds imaginative, historic ethnic twists. The Pasadena’s Craftsman cottage on South Fair Oaks Avenue with its hig...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) When I wanted to take something special but small to my cousins for a birthday on their visit to Palm Springs, I asked Primo Donuts do a decorated donut for the “birthday boy.” I had in mind the sourdough doughnut the shape – and size – of a large potato. Little did I […]...
Everyday is a celebration of dairy at KAPOOR’s with variety of Indian Lassi’s. National Dairy Month started in June,1937 as a way to sell excess milk in the warm summer months. Within two years, National Dairy Month moved to national prominence. Today it’s a full-blown celebration of all things dairy, with par...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Every city has that bigger-than-life place where you always take out-of-town visitors but rarely think of going on your own. Yamashiro is that place in Los Angeles. Its awe-inspiring city views and quirky charm kept it that way even when it was on its way to becoming dowdy and in decline [...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) SilverLake Vegan.com has a brand new line-up of mouth-watering, universally appealing vegan dishes. This virtual restaurant is fast becoming one of the most popular plant-based options in Los Angeles. And it is a natural both because Indian cuisine lends itself so well to meatless dishes and its long-respecte...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) 1. Mariam’s Garlic Goodness. Mariam Elghani really wanted me to try her family recipe “toom.” So she cheerfully dropped off a bag on her LA delivery trip back to Bakersfield! We loved it so much we had to share. Mariam’s Garlic Goodness, a plant-based Lebanese garlic dip, known as “...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Are you a Frankie or a Kati? Do you know the difference? You will soon when Kati Roll Company (#katirollco) comes to to town, bringing authentic, fun Indian Street food to LA. And second generation, Avinash Kapoor, who is bringing it to Los Angeles, already owns two of the most popular Indian restaurants...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) A Kati, a Frankie in wrap form or bowl, which can now be ordered at Kati Roll Company (#katirollco) brings authentic, fun Indian Street food to LA in full force. To order food online, please see: //katirollco.com. The concept is being brought to LA by Chef Avinash (Avi) Kapoor and Sridhar (Sri) Sambangi...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) For someone who had never heard of Nigerian folk hero and musical phenomenal, the screening of the film, Finding Fela, was a revelation to me in 2014. And, as others have noted that despite the hit Broadway play about him, he is still does not receive the recognition he deserves outside of the […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 