(Gerry Furth-Sides) When Brad and Linda Johnson opened Post & Beam with Executive Chef Govind Armstrong in 2011, they established a South LA culinary institution with their charming neighborly draw. The fine dining restaurant has always made the most approachable and complete an experience with its friendly, open, airy o...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You might find Second Generation, new Chef-owner Danny Elmaleh behind the stove at Johnny’s Pastrami, the historic pastrami stand on Adams Boulevard, just east of Crenshaw. He re-opened this summer with the takeaway stand and outdoor seating areas in what looks to be a former parking lot. His food is jus...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) A take-out only version of Daniel Son’s marvelous sandwiches will star at Katsu Sando in Chinatown, DTLA, after Katsu Sando achieved so many followers at the local Sunday Smorgasburg. It is a bright light in the Los Angeles culinary scene even if it means that take-out replaces a more formal dining expe...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) “Half the fun is getting there” and, in the case of Drago Catering (3828 Willat Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232) tucked way inside of a Culver City maze of commercial streets (on the south side of Venice not in the cluster of commissaries under the freeway). Finding the Drago Bakery and Caterin...
For customers and who want to support local frontline healthcare workers who are risking their lives by tending to Covid-19 patients, Stonefire Grill has launched a “Say Thanks” program. The program is aimed at supporting bringing nourishing and complimentary meals each week to frontline workers, as well as raisi...
For most other restaurants and their workers, physical distancing measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 have been devastating, forcing many to close dining rooms and offer takeout options. But not for Chef-owner Tommaso Barletta of Tuscany Il Ristorante, had already been serving customers through takeout orders...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Second generation Michael Taix is credited with transforming the landmark continental era restaurant back to Le Frere Taix’s original French roots, and has been successful at attracting a wide-range of customers from long-time customers and business executives from 11:30 a.m. into happy hour at 5 p.m., to f...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) I continue to be bombarded with article request for Impossible Burger stories. We did this already twice: first and last at Umami Burger. The taste was ok although we did not understand the need for this when there are so many fantastic veggie options. And then we learned recently the sodium in fake me...
(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) It’s easy to miss the sudden driveway turnoff when you’re driving to the Raymond Restaurant and 1886 Bar. And it’s easy to miss this extraordinary, low key historic restaurant that is actually the former caretaker’s home of the famous hotel. Care is given to thoughtful, seasonally ...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 