Chef-owner Aron Robbins’ new global-inspired lunch program ($14-25) arrives just in time for summer in his spiffy new steak and seafood destination, SOCA in Sherman Oaks. It is as contemporary, as it is timeless. Chef Robbins and his staff capture the tastes of South America and Southeast Asia accented by Fr...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, all photos below are courtesy Spencer Mackenzie’s) The nation’s largest cash cornhole tournament will take place in beautiful beachside Ventura as part of Spencer Makenzie’s 8th annual End of Summer Block Party (and the restaurant’s 10th anniversary). The Throw Down will take place at Spen...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, all images courtesy of Il Piccolo Verde) Il Piccolo Verde, “A Little Green” in Italian, is an inviting and engaging trattoria that adds up so more than the sum of its parts. The insane late hours alone and the live entertainment that blends right into the dining atmosphere, prove the dedication of its ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The story here is none other than the new Kayco’s Beetology juice line as an extraordinary, original and perfectly packaged product. Simply put, Beetology juices have to be tried to experience the essence of the beet juice flavor with none of the heaviness found in the juice of beets after co...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Truffle fever has officially hit in Australia, with Designer Hotel, QT Canberra this year showing their support via numerous in-house offerings and a much celebrated truffle package that combines an overnight stay with a hunt for the flavoursome fungi. The Truffle Negroni tray above says it all: The creator...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Bone broth, the latest darling of the Paleo world can be attributed to its powerful health and wellness characteristics. Kettle & Fire has updated and brought the concept into the 21st century in the best way possible. I know because I am a preferred paleo myself. My mom’s family were major m...
I’ll never be vegan, yet I’m thrilled to have the biggest vegan cookbook I’ve ever seen. It’s “Vegan–The Cookbook” by Jean-Christian Jury, a French chef who turned to a plant-based diet after suffering two heart attacks....
(Gerry Furth-Sides) With a strong Spanish influence in the desert, great authentic Mexican food is certainly a must try in Greater Palm Springs, a growing . The local favorites for authentic food are great insider tips. (all photos for Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill are ) Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill Margarita...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) BIBIBOP Asian Grill will be opening four brand-new locations in the Los Angeles area in July. Part of a national expansion by BIBIBOP to expand its popular Korean-inspiredCleveland, Ohio born concept, other cities include Washington DC and Chicago. (It is not to be confused with BIBIGO) The new LA locat...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) It is almost as heartwarming to learn that chocolate is historic as well as health-promoting. Did you know that cacao beans were used as form of currency dating back to the Aztec Empire? More history facts go back more recently to the early 1500s when Christopher Columbus returned from his first trip to [&h...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 