(Gerry Furth-Sides) Who doesn’t love cheese? The fatty, satiating texture and slightly salty taste of cheese is universally satisfying whether eaten alone as a salad or topping pizza, salads, casseroles or omelettes. An extraordinary Italian company allows cheese lovers to forget the carbs and high fat these days with ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We recently had a dish, so unique with a “magnifique” French technique that it deserves a post of its own – along with the rest of the meal and service. The Porta Via French Cut Pork Chop Porta Via, translates into “take away” in Italian, although Peter Garland’s casual bistro...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Mandarette Chinese Café in West Hollywood celebrates its 35th anniversary with a special menu this winter. The original goal of founder, Philip Chiang, was “offering clean, fresh, delicious traditional Chinese Cuisine with a modern twist.” Current proprietor Ken Yang’s dad was the origin...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photo courtesy of the Astana Ballet Theatre) The Astana Ballet Theater has toured all over the world with performances in almost every major city, and recently premiered on the West Coast. Astana Ballet Theater is named after the country’s capital city. It reflects the described as having building t...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You almost have to see and feel the Nflex™ from CleverOne to understand how what it is and how it works. It is pliable and light and much thinner than a substantial cutting board. The underside is non-slip even on a granite counter. Not only that, but you can flip it over and use the silicone [&h...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) It is really hard for me to hold back from effusive praise for this restaurant that combines Next Generation authentic ethnic food with American technology to serve it up quickly and affordably – in the most warm, inviting setting. Especially when it is a rare find these days. Step inside family-owned...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photo courtesy of the Astana Ballet Theatre) Astana Ballet Theatre Group, one of the top performance theater companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan will premiere on the West Coast, featuring a world class and diverse repertoire. Though a flowy back curtain is the entire set on tour, compared to the state ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angeles restaurants serving ethnic and regional menus this year offer a variety of truly splendid and festive menus. These are three exceptional one Le Petit Paris LA’s Thanksgiving Menu will offer options such as Scallops, Crab Cakes, Stuffed Turkey Medallions, Vegan Pie, Smoked Pork Ham, Pecan P...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Sharing a meal is the best way to become acquainted with a new culture. Anthony Bourdain made this popular idea visible to an entire new generation by way of his tv show. And baked goods being everyone’s favorite all over the world strengthens this idea even more. Think delicate French crepes or S...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Italians are intense about their wines. At the 2019 Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour that recently whooshed through town last month, we were at the first seminar bright and early, eager to learn more about Pinot Grigio as a wine we already love and respect. Yet proud seminar leader first quizzed us to ...
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Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 