(Gerry Furth-Sides) The story here is that French dining is back. And, it is back in style. It’s a California-inspired and staffed, next generation of the innovative casual bistro style pioneered by Le St. Germain’s in the 1980’s (see below). This generation adds performance-kitchen informality and the in...
Sometimes things seem topsy turvy, as in Oregon wine. Southern Oregon may be the second largest growing region in the state, responsible for 22% of production, but when the Oregon Wine Trail made a stop in Los Angeles, most of the wineries pouring were from the Willamette Valley. Only a few were from the south....
Montrésor is simply dazzling, what you see when you enter and what you get on the plate. This is why, only a few weeks after opening, the wait to get in can take 1 1/2 hours on a Saturday night....
Hidden treasure maps of superb vegetarian and vegan small plates can combine into a filling meal at ethnic mainstream restaurants. Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and even regional American comes to mind. Often so surprising and universally appealing, the dishes often are equally enticing to carnivores. T...
I drink wine often at home but gave it up while traveling in Turkey because alcoholic drinks are forbidden to Muslims, and I wanted to respect that. At a cocktail reception I attended, the cocktails were fruit juice, even though the hotel where this event took place had a beautiful bar....
You’re vegan. You’re gluten-free. Or both. And you’re hungry for Indian food. Where to go? Masala Grill, an Indian fusion restaurant that has plenty of contemporary diet options....
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The 3rd Annual Masters of Taste, L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival on Sunday, May 6th, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the field of the Historic Pasadena Rose Bowl is the perfect and easy way to sample food from over 40 of the top LA (savory) Culinary Masters and restaurants [&he...
You’re invited to a potluck. They want you to bring the very type of dish that you never make. Don’t panic, and don’t turn down the invitation. Instead, get a copy of “Bring It!” by Ali Rosen....
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos of Angel’s Salumi & Truffles courtesy of the company) Even as someone who has never met a pork dish I haven’t loved – Pascal J-F Besset is in a separate heavenly league with his Angel’s Salumi & Truffles LLC, They are “Divinely made in Los Angeles.” Charcuterie is the term use...
Gerry Furth-Sides (Some content and the photos are courtesy of the production companies) Every winemaker we ever met has been as generous with sharing their wares and knowledge as sharing their passion for what they do. Burgundy winemakers are no exception and we see this in both fact and fable in the commercial film, [...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 