Places

  • When Harry Met Carpaccio and a New Dish was Born

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Once upon a time before the term “carpaccio,” referred to the popular marinated raw beef dish, it was merely the name of renowned Venetian Renaissance painter Vittore Carpaccio, who painted in vivid blood red colors.  Then a half a century ago Giuseppe Cipriani, owner of Harry’s Bar in ...

  • Marino Ristorante Menu Honors Barbara Hansen

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) The name of the meal is: “ A Love Affair of food, plates and friends.” Barbara and Marino shared a Hancock Park neighborhood address and a love of authentic ethnic food. Chef Sal Marino creates the special menu. Brother-partner, Mario, sets the updated classic table. Guests opting for this special men...

  • Join Our Pez Friends’ “Havana Nights”

    Executive Chef-Owner, Bret Thompson of Pez Cantina invites you to the exclusive Havana Nights on Saturday, June 22nd, 2023, and Saturday, July 29th, 2023. ...

  • Stay Cool with Surprising Indian Food and Drinks

    History was the catalyst for healthy, spicy Indian food.  One has royal origins and started in the north. The other originated on a farm! ...

  • Top Food Writer Favorites at Banana Leafla!

    A tandoor oven makes many northern Indian favorite dishes at Banana Leaf DTLA. Here are the favorites of top food writer diners. Yelp Elite, Keong said, “It is easily the best Indian restaurant in the USA....

  • Must-Go Bollywood Brunch at Arth Bar+ Kitchen

    Arth Bar + Kitchen in Culver City is adding to another “modern” take on dining: a brand new, festive Bollywood Brunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 PM this Saturday, July 15 with a very special brunch. ...

  • Binymina Wines Honors Barbara Hansen in Israel

    Thank you so much Binyamina Winery for planting this vineyard in memory and honor of our dear friend Ms.Barbara Hansen, trailblazing culinary writer...

  • Divine Divino: The Boss is in the House

    I can think of restaurants that have good service when an owner is not on site, but I can't think of a restaurant with an owner on site that is anything short of perfection, with old school hospitality. One of our new favorites is neighborhood mainstay, Divino in Barrington Court in Brentwood....

  • “Hollywood Under the Stars” Fundraiser (SVMOW) Features Top Ethnic Chefs!

    St. Vincent Meals on Wheels (SVMOW), the largest, privately funded senior nutrition program in the country, will stage their second annual “Hollywood Under the Stars” fundraiser, on the Paramount Studios lot on Saturday, June 24.  LA's top ethnic and historic chefs will be featured....

  • Leona’s: Fusion Sushi with a Pedigree

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Friends in the food business often want to team up on a restaurant. In this case it was bound to be successful when the friends were La Loggia owner, Frank Leon and long-time friend, Sushi Master Chef Shigenori Fujimoto. The third “sweat-equity” partner is actor-Evan Ross (son of Diana). Leon has ...