(Photos by Gerry Furth-Sides. AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival content)The Historic Laurabelle A. Robinson House in Pasadena, one of the most, if not the most gracious, old-school and fun event sites in the world, will be home for a day to the AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival presented by CHUBB. Th...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) If Italian and soul food and Thai were insanely popular at the 2022 sold out Masters of Taste 2022 it is no surprise. The news is all the surprising twists of why for these ethnic and regional favorites. Over 100 savory Culinary Masters and restaurants, plus unique sweets prepared by L.A.’s top Sweet [&hell...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The invite that arrives this year signaled the transition of lockdown to a party! The festive and fun 5thAnniversary Masters of Taste preview promises the L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival will be the welcome back public event after two years. The Sunday,April 3rd, 2022, fr...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) “They had me” at the Rose Bowl Event site. “They had me” at the free parking. And that’s even before reading the Masters of Taste 2022 of over 3,000 food and beverage enthusiasts together for one afternoon. This exhilarating festival 100- plus Culinary Masters and restaurants...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) These ridiculously ethereal must-try cakes seem to have won over even the most die-hard, “no dessert diner.” You can include me, and a host of others in that statement because when you have a perfectly balanced meal, you don’t want to mar that perfect last bite. Berry Chantilly Cake This Who...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Two of the most respected chefs who have created food for the most beloved restaurants in Los Angeles are sharing their homemade dishes to eat at home. Chef Cynthia Mamukari, founder-owner-chef of Taste & Company developed a pasta kit. Restaurateur & Executive Chef Celestino Drago helpe...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Food, warm and professional hospitality and a romantic atmosphere are the key ingredients to a perfect Valentine’s Day celebration They are perfect for couples, friends or family. The Restaurant at Mr. C, Celestino Ristorante and Marino Ristorante have earned a reputation for all three through the decad...
Pasadena food devotees have a reason to rejoice as Akbar returns to Pasadena at 404 Arroyo Parkway this month under the ownership of Avinash Kapoor and Sri Sambangi. The new location will feature an update of its stylish contemporary Indian cuisine. The site across from Whole Foods is not far from the one Chef Avi left f...
Plant-powered humans, with a diet that completely excludes meat, dairy, and other animal-derived products are Vegans. A gigantic part of the new age. This practice dates back to 1944 and, has recently gained a swell of popularity. With the increasing awareness about animal cruelty and exploitation. Veganism has tons of health be...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) From a new take on a classic Pastrami sandwich piled mile-high to Pastry Chef Raymond Morales’ sublime dessert with Asian yuzu the”New Summer Menu” at the The Raymond 1886 holds imaginative, historic ethnic twists. The Pasadena’s Craftsman cottage on South Fair Oaks Avenue with its hig...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 