(Gerry Furth-Sides – all images courtesy of DÔA) Globally renowned restaurateur Arjun Waney newest innovative dining destination is named DÔA. DÔA (meaning door in Japanese) is a casual and approachable LatAsian concept highlighting the best of his other acclaimed Zuma and Coya‘s cuisine with the impecca...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Welcome back to the Viceroy Hotel on March 12, “Cochon 555,” the ambitious and most talked about culinary competition and fundraiser starring “5 chefs, 5 pigs, 5 winemakers” in a national ten-city North American tour //cochon555.com. Watch a sample of the excitement here http...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Serafina Sunset now offers a new Italian-inspired week-end brunch menu. Brunch from 11:30 AM to 4 PM at the breezy, very social means Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (www.serafinasunset.com). The opening of Serafina Sunset, fall of 2016, was the first California installment of the popular ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Crispy Morning Glory Salad – Deep fried morning glory topped with fresh shrimp and Jitlada’s spicy house dressing (above) may be Jitlada Retaurant’s famous signature, and their reputation of offering such “extra spicy cuisine” they made it into both Jonathan Gold’s “...
The Thai Community Development Center (Thai CDC) celebrated the Grand Opening of the second day of its East Hollywood Certified Farmers’ Market. The Market has been bringing fresh produce to the community on Thursday evenings since 2012. Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market Promoti...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) High-end The District by Hannah An continually evolves to fit its West Hollywood neighborhood, such as a new Business Express Lunch menu. The “Express Lunch Box,” is available for pick-up or delivery, featuring menu favorites like noodles, a variety of Bahn mi’s, salads, and rice bowls. Chef...
(Darien, Morea, photos by Gerry Furth-Sides) Even after a recent remodel, Domingo’s Italian Deli, San Fernando Valley mainstay for all foods Italian since it opened in 1948, retains its substantial old-world, friendly feel. Domingo’s Italian Deli 17548 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316 (818.981.4466). When we entered the s...
(Gerry Furth-Side) It’s always reassuring to know you are being efficient when you eat the life-affirming historic Brent’s food – one sandwich is the equivalent of packing in three meals at once. So you can imagine how happy I was to learn how much history is a part of the mouth-watering package. For starte...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The Guild of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Food Fare outdid itself this 2017 season with Food Fare, the event of the season. Julia Child, who regaled audiences with a cooking demonstration at the first celebration 38 years ago, would be proud of the Guild’s year-long work to feature over ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides – All photos courtesy of the mixologists and chef) St. Patrick’s Day bring to mind party celebrations with plenty of drinking and Guinness Beer. This year top mixologists and an award-winning pastry chef offer a few elegant, creative and certainly beautiful toasting alternatives. The inspiration wa...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 