(Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angeles as the city with most diverse ethnic cuisine in the world also boasts “secret garden” venues that surprise and delight. Two are classics that have renewed themselves with outdoor dining. We start with a favorite, actually a “sand garden,” Back to the Beach, and work our way...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) ARTH BAR + KITCHEN offers contemporary Indian cuisine, one of a handful of places in the country to offer it. Mihir Lad, Founder & Partner has been on hand to welcome guests. He is happy to explain the story at this spiffy, new addition to Culver City’s “Restaurant Row.”...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Now is the time to visit Commerson, open for indoor and outdoor dining. Usually fully booked on week-ends, we were delighted to be welcomed by the original executive chef who created the menu concept, Executive Chef Sascha Lyon, and his wife who designed the muscular restaurant interior. It took a glass of wi...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) When I wanted to take something special but small to my cousins for a birthday on their visit to Palm Springs, I asked Primo Donuts do a decorated donut for the “birthday boy.” I had in mind the sourdough doughnut the shape – and size – of a large potato. Little did I […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) SilverLake Vegan.com has a brand new line-up of mouth-watering, universally appealing vegan dishes. This virtual restaurant is fast becoming one of the most popular plant-based options in Los Angeles. And it is a natural both because Indian cuisine lends itself so well to meatless dishes and its long-respecte...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Silverlake Vegan.com is fast becoming one of the most popular of the the new local vegan take away and delivery options in Los Angeles. The city already holds the title of being the most culinary diverse city in the world. The low-key Silverlake area of LA known for its serene reservoir is also […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angelenos can discover whether they prefer a Frankie or a Kati – or both- with an order at Kati Roll Company (#katirollco). The new company brings authentic, lively Indian Street food to LA with the Kati and Frankie in wrap and in bowl form. Add to this a line of side dishes […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) A new choice on the market for meatless eating is the CowLESS vegan burger option in South Pasadena, made with a grilled Beyond Meat patty, shredded lettuce, a fat tomato slice, vegan cheese, housemade chipotle and mayo for richness and a pillowy brioche bun. The burger is so popular there are now plans [&hel...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You might say that foresty mushrooms are having a new “moment in the sun.” This new incarnation arrives as a lush, healthy snack food and spread. Millie Gram answers the current search for a new portable form of basic, functional, healthy foods with mushroom-nut butters and pastes. It is not b...
Rosca de Reyes is a traditional, sweet bread enjoyed in honor of Epiphany/Three Kings Day, which is celebrated throughout Europe and Latin America. The Rosca de Reyes has an oval shape to symbolize a crown and is covered with dried, candied fruits to symbolize the many jewels on a crown. The rich bread in the […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 