(Gerry Furth-Sides) It took Dallas’ Bone-In Butcher Shop‘s enthusiastic owner-founder, John Sayklay with his partner-son Jake, a little bit of convincing to get me to try Texas Wagyu. That’s because I am a confirmed lover of the lean, double-muscled Piedmontese beef. (localfoodeater.com/piedmontese...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) When Brad and Linda Johnson opened Post & Beam with Executive Chef Govind Armstrong in 2011, they established a South LA culinary institution with their charming neighborly draw. The fine dining restaurant has always made the most approachable and complete an experience with its friendly, open, airy o...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The perfect way to celebrate National Rum Day August 16 or any day is with on Barcelo Gran Platinum Rum. Considered one of the top five rums anywhere, we were just told that one of the top Mexican food writers in Los Angeles picked up a supply every time he was in […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides)Mareya Ibrahim, award-winning inventor, nutritionist, and the signature chef and meal plan designer for the bestselling diet book, The Daniel Plan, has written her own cookbook, EAT LIKE YOU GIVE A FORK: The Real dish on Eating to Thrive. According to the lively Mareya, no one should do anything that starts wi...
The Los Angeles Times harvest time event on Labor Day has always been a highlight of the summer season. This year a new series of dinners kicking off on September 5 will bring curated menus and online gatherings to Angelenos for at-home experience. The Times Dinner Series, hosted by its acclaimed Food staff, w...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You might find Second Generation, new Chef-owner Danny Elmaleh behind the stove at Johnny’s Pastrami, the historic pastrami stand on Adams Boulevard, just east of Crenshaw. He re-opened this summer with the takeaway stand and outdoor seating areas in what looks to be a former parking lot. His food is jus...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) In Perfectly Golden: Adaptable Recipes for Sweet and Simple Treats Cookbook author Angela Garbacz has collected the most popular, inclusive recipes meant to fit any lifestyle, regardless of dietary restrictions. And Angela knows what is popular: she is the owner- founder of Goldenrod Pastries, a women...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) A take-out only version of Daniel Son’s marvelous sandwiches will star at Katsu Sando in Chinatown, DTLA, after Katsu Sando achieved so many followers at the local Sunday Smorgasburg. It is a bright light in the Los Angeles culinary scene even if it means that take-out replaces a more formal dining expe...
(Gerry furth-Sides, content from La Adelita and from wikipedia) La Adelita (80 proof/ 40% ABV) is a portfolio of five extraordinary tequilas, made by a collaboration of generational distillers and cult wine & spirit artisans – is now available in the United States, nationwide. Every bottle honors the name by bei...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Why does it feel more and more difficult to keep track of recipes? Bookmarking cookbook pages in years past was one simple path to favorites; another, as too many of my childhood favorites prove, pop up by by way of embarrassing ingredients right on the pages! Add the prospect of the current thousands [...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 