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LA Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS 2024!

February 5, 2024 Comments Off

**Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS** 2024

(Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angeles Magazine‘s events have always been in our top five. They know how to throw a party even in the far off Malibu hills. That’s because the team does extensive research all year to find the very best. We know. We’ve been to every one. Photos are below.

This season Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS celebrates at California Market Center on Thursday, February 8^th, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. The 11^th annual BEST NEW RESTAURANTS tasting extravaganza brings the January 2024 Issue of Los Angeles Magazine to life. It tastings from best new restaurants present and past, a special selection of boutique wineries, innovative cocktails plus special experiences.

The BEST NEW RESTAURANTS lineup of participating chefs and restaurants represent the diverse and vibrant Los Angeles culinary scene including Ardor, ATLA Venice, Baar Baar Los Angeles,

Bar Chelou, Casa Madera, Casaléna, Charcoal Sunset, Dante Beverly Hills, ĐiĐi, Donna’s, Espelette Beverly Hills, Hank’s,

Hanks Palisades will be at the **Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS** 2024!

Hanks Palisades is coming to the **Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS** 2024!

Also featured: LAVO Ristorante, Loreto, Love & Salt, Mirate, Mr. T Los Angeles, OMG Kabob, San Laurel by José Andrés at the Conrad Los Angeles, Saucy Chick Goat Mafia, Thai Central Cuisine, Tenkatori West L.A., Uchi West Hollywood, XUNTOS, andYakiya.

2024 Desserts include BAKE SOME NOISE, Bertha Mae’s Brownie Co., Etoile Filante Patisserie, and I Like Pie Bake Shop.

Bertha Mae and perfect brownies coming to the **Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS** 2024

Wines from renowned wineries will complement the delectable culiary fare. The impressive selection includes Bernardus Winery (Santa Lucia Highlands), Croix Estate (Russian River Valley), Flanagan Wines (Sonoma County), Frey Vineyards (Mendocino).

More wineries include Innumero Wines (Sonoma County), Lasseter Family Winery (Sonoma Valley), Limerick Lane Cellars (Sonoma Valley), Michael Mondavi Family Estate (Napa), Miner Family Winery (Napa Valley), Mt. Beautiful Winery (North Canterbury, New Zealand), St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery (Napa Valley), and Thibido Winery (Paso Robles).

The event proudly partners with Milagro Tequila, Knox & Dobson, Caffe Luxxe, Mezcal 33, Mountain Valley Spring Water, Asahi Shuzo, and Dassai Sake along with our non-profit partner Chrysalis whose contributions make this epic culinary and beverage celebration possible.

Knox & Dobson is coming to the **Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS** 2024!

Ticket Information: The 11^th annual BEST NEW RESTAURANTS will take place on Thursday, February 8^th, 2024, at California Market Center in the heart of downtown LA from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm and this is a 21+ event. Tickets are on sale now for $125.00 per person. For more information and to get your tickets today, please visit LAMag.com/Tickets.

The fabulous event producer coming to town: **Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS** 2024!

LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE is the single most powerful media resource in the region, defining L.A. through thought-provoking lifestyle and investigative journalism. Its authoritative voice delivers award-winning content and events that encourage Angelenos to discover and engage in our city in ways that are most meaningful to them. It is the magazine’s mission to support Los Angeles in the endeavor to become one of the most dynamic global cities of the 21st century.

Coming to town and looking for you at the **Los Angeles Magazine BEST NEW RESTAURANTS** 2024!

The publication has chronicled life in the second-largest U.S. city since the magazine’s founding by Geoff Miller in the spring of 1961. The definitive resource for Angelenos, Los Angeles covers the people, food, culture, arts and entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and news that defines Southern California with a signature mix of feature-length writing, service journalism, investigative reporting, and design. Led by editor-in-chief Shirley Halperin, the magazine has been the recipient of four National Magazine Awards in addition to numerous other industry honors. The publication’s full masthead can be found here.

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Ethnic Food Stars in First taste OF PASADENA!

September 25, 2023 Comments Off

(Content courtesy of Taste of Pasadena, Gerry Furth-Sides photos) Ethnic food cuisine takes front row and center as Pasadena magazine debuts the Taste of Pasadena 2023. A wide array of carefully curated culinary offerings plus handcrafted cocktails will be offered, along with live music.

The Raymond 1886 brings “old Pasadena sumptuous elegance to **Taste of Pasadena 2023**

This inaugural celebration will take place on Friday, October 6th, 2023, at the Pasadena Convention Center Historic Exhibit Hall C, running from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. With a community as elegant and as welcoming as Pasadena it promises to be perfect.

Pez Cantina will be featured in the **Taste of Pasadena 2023**

Pez Cantina, famous for fresh fish and vibrant food will be featured in the **Taste of Pasadena 2023**

Some of this year’s Taste of Pasadena 2023 participating Restaurants include Arth Bar + Kitchen, Cabrera’s Mexican Cuisine, //Celestino Ristorante, Champion’s Curry, Engine Co. No. 28, Farina Pizza, Granville, Great Maple, Lunasia Modern Dim Sum & Cuisine, KAVIAR, //Pez Cantina, The Luggage Room Pizzeria & La Grande Orange, The Raymond 1886, Santa Anita Park, Twohey’s

Wildly delicious food and fun to match: The Celestino Ristorante family will be featured at the Taste of Pasadena 2023

2023 Desserts include Beard Papa’s Pasadena, (the super friendly) , //Bertha Mae’s Brownie Co. Esther & Olivia BouqCakes, I Like Pike Bakeshop, Marsatta Chocolate, Ms. Rhonda’s Crack-N-Pop, and Nothing Bundt Cakes and more.

Bertha Mae’s Brownie Co. will be featured in the **Taste of Pasadena 2023**

Wines will be poured by Adobe Road Winery (Sonoma County), Bernardus Winery (Carmel Valley), Bouchaine Vineyards(Carneros Napa Valley), Defiance Vineyard (Paso Robles), The Mill Keeper by Gamble Family Vineyards (Napa Valley), Tercero Wines (Santa Barbara), Vino Los Angeles (Mexico), Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards (Temecula Valley), and more.

Spirits, Cocktails, Beer, Music, and Special Experiences courtesy of Acqua Panna, Cerveceria Del Pueblo, Balcones, Corbin Cash Distillery, Casa Azul Tequila, Dough Ball Whiskey, Frey Ranch Farmers + Distillers, Knox & Dobson, Mezcal 33, Old Hillside Bourbon, Rancho La Gloria Tequila, Shelter Distilling, and many more.

The unique cocktail mix, Knot & Dobson will be featured in the Taste of Pasadena 2023

Ticket Information: The inaugural Taste of Pasadena will take place on Friday, October 6th, 2023, at the Pasadena Convention Center Historic Exhibit Hall C from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm and this is a 21+ event. General ticket prices are $85 ($100 at the door the day of the event). Early Bird Pricing is available for $60 until Friday, September 22nd, 2023. For more information and to get your tickets today, please visit //Pasadenamag.com/taste.

Follow Pasadena magazine for the latest updates on Facebook @PasadenaMagazine and Instagram @pasadenamag

Pasadena Magazine is a bi-monthly lifestyle publication covering the people, institutions, and businesses of Pasadena, and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley. The publication covers food, arts, culture, real estate, design, and entertainment.

“The Taste of Pasadena is … a celebration of culinary excellence, culture, and community,” says Malina Saval, Editor-In-Chief for Pasadena magazine. “This event promises an unforgettable evening of delectable experiences, featuring unlimited tastings from top chefs and renowned restaurants encompassing the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.”

Special Partners and Sponsors: AbilityFirst, Pasadena Convention Center, Visit Pasadena, Sodexo Live!, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Yelp, and Viva LA.

Celebrate An Ethnic Mother’s Day

May 9, 2023 Comments Off

Celebrate Mother’s Day the Ethnic Way in the Greater Los Angeles area! From spiffy, contemporary Indian and Mexican fare to traditional soul food and Sicilian Italian, it is all memorably scrumptious and festive.

ARTH BAR + KITCHEN – CULVER CITY

Arth Bar & Kitchen’s Mother’s Day Lunch or Dinner features the Kitchen’s Small Plates, Tandoor Starters, Entrées, Sides, Handcrafted Tandoor Breads, Rice,and Dessert.

The Arth Bar will also serving their full list of Cocktails including their special Prem Kahani made of elderflower liqueur, violet liqueur, lemon juice, sparkling wine and a rose petal, or Lychee Martini comprised of vodka or gin, lychee liqueur, lychee juice and elderflower liqueur.

**ARTH BAR + KITCHEN – CULVER CITY** (photo by LocalfoodEater)

(For our coverage, please see: //localfoodeater.com/how-arth-bar-kitchen-redefines-indian-fare/

Arth Bar + Kitchen Hours: Mother’s Day Mimosa Lunch from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Mother’s Day Dinner from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 9531 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232; 424.503.4155; www.ArthLA.com

CELESTINO RISTORANTE – PASADENA

Mother’s Day is celebrated in true Sicilian style at Celestino Ristorante where Owner and Executive Chef Calogero Drago has created a special Tasting Menu for Mama.

The chef and staff invites you to treat Mama to a special dinner on either of Celestino Ristorante’s outdoor garden patios or in the main dining room.

The full Classic Menu showcases signature items like the Carpaccio, Insalata Ai Frutti Di Mare, Linguine with Mixed Seafood, Risotto with Red Beets & Goat Cheese, Ossobuco, Pollo Alla Parmigiana.

**CELESTINO RISTORANTE – PASADENA** (photo by acuna-hansen)

For a sweet ending, there is Tiramisu, Panna Cotta (Vanilla Custard with Strawberries) and the decadent she can indulge in the Torta d’ Arangia (Flourless Chocolate Cake).

**CELESTINO RISTORANTE – PASADENA** (photo by LocalFoodEater)

To read more detailed coverage on Celestino Pasadena, please see: //localfoodeater.com/celestino-pasadena-upholds-royal-family-pedigree/

Celestino Ristorante Mother’s Day hours: Dinner from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; 141 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.795.4006; www.CelestinoRistorante.com

EL GRANJERO CANTINA – THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET LOS ANGELES

Executive Chef Jenni Sklar El Granjero Cantina at The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with a specially created new “All Day” Breakfast Menu.

**Executive Chef Jenni Sklar** **El Granjero Cantina** (photo LocalFoodEater.com)

The Breakfast Menu showcases her signature Chilaquiles, Farmer’s Breakfast Plato, Huevos Rancheros, Papas Y Soyrizo Plato, Steak & Eggs, and Breakfast Burrito.

**EL GRANJERO CANTINA – LOS ANGELES (Photo by Michael Brown)**

She will also be cooking up her innovative modern Mexican menu all day and evening for Mom, featuring a selection of For The Table (snacks), Salads, Tacos, Bowls, Platos, Quesadillas, Burritos, Sides, and Dessert.

El Granjero Cantina’s Specialty List of Tequilas y Mezcal, Mezcal List, and signature Margaritas are the perfect accompaniment to her meal.

Specialty Cocktails created by Tobin Shea include their Classic Margarita with a choice of tequila or mezcal, Cointreau, fresh lime, and citrus agave, or the Draft Raspberry Hibiscus Cocktail with a choice of spirit, raspberry hibiscus tea, lime, and soda.

Other options include Wine, Beer, Crisp & Crude Canned Cocktails, Non-alcoholic Beverages, and Soft Drinks. So, treat Mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day celebration at El Granjero Cantina, where she can indulge in delicious menu offerings and delectable cocktails in a lively and festive atmosphere.

For LocalFoodEater.com coverage, please see: //localfoodeater.com/el-granjero-cantina-the-farmer-refined-and-still-fun-at-original-farmers-market/

El Granjero Cantina at The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles Mother’s Day Hours 10:00 am to 8:30 pm; 6333 W. 3^rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.879,9324; www.CantinaLA.com

GEORGIA’S RESTAURANT – LONG BEACH EXCHANGE

Georgia’s Restaurant will be celebrating Mother’s Day with their Mom-cellent Mother’s Day Brunch! Share classic savories such as the Fried Egg Sandwich,with choice of cooked egg, mayonnaise and bacon, Sausage, Bacon, and Eggs served with blackened country potatoes and toast.

Co-Owner Nika Shoemaker-Machado’s personal favorite remains the decadent Steak and Eggs, featuring top sirloin steak and a side of blackened country potatoes.

For Moms that love a sweet start to their day, there is Grilled French Toast made the old-fashioned way and topped with powdered sugar and strawberries. Their Cinnamon Apple Waffle topped with warm sautéed apples in a cinnamon syrup, and a dollop of whipped cream.

Mom can also have the best of both the sweet and savory worlds with the Chicken and Waffles with Georgia’s Restaurant’s signature fried chicken. The process begins with Co-Owner Marlon Machado’s Brazilian buttermilk brine and ends with a seasoned crispy cornmeal crust courtesy of Nana Gretchen’s very own Grandmother, served on a Belgian waffle with creamy honey butter, and maple syrup.

Soul-delicious Southern staples also include the Fish & Grits featuring Creole seasoned cornmeal crusted fried catfish, or the classic Shrimp & Grits made with Creole seasoned shrimp over a bed of savory grits.A vegetarian friendly Mardi Gras Omelet features green and red bell peppers, onions, and cheese. Georgia’s new-about-to-become-a staple Eggs Benedict is another option.

Soulful Sides include a healthy and hearty Oatmeal, quintessential Southern Grits served cheesy style. Blackened Country Potatoes were a favorite of George Shoemaker.

Brunch libations include a bright and bubbly Mimosa ($5) and the signature Peach Sangria ($5), Hard Lemonade ($5),and Bloody Mary ($7).

To read more about our visit to Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange, please see: //localfoodeater.com/eat-authentic-regional-soul-food-in-your-own-backyard/

Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange hours for Mother’s Day Brunch from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm; and they will be serving their Georgia’s Restaurant Signature Menu from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm; 4104 McGowen Street, Suite 155, Long Beach, CA 92630; 562.420.5637; www.Georgias-Restaurant.com

HANK’S – PALISADES VILLAGE

Hank’s celebrates Mother’s Day with an offer to each Mom of a Complimentary Strawberry Mimosa and Executive Chef Isaias Peña’s special Mother’s Day Brunch Menu. Everyone can toast with Hank’s Bellini,Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Tableside Martini

Friendly, resort-like **HANK’S – PALISADES VILLAGE**

**HANK’S – PALISADES VILLAGE** (photo by Tonelson)

Menu favorite dishes include Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, the Hank’s Omelette, The #77 Burrito and the new Strawberry Waffles, Shrimp & Polenta.

For the story on our visit to inviting Hank’s in Palisades Village, please see: //localfoodeater.com/hanks-double-diamond-burger-deal/

Hank’s Mother’s Day hours: Brunch from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and for Mother’s Day Dinner from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; 1033 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; 424.363.7166; www.HanksPalisades.com

KNOX & DOBSON

We are still so impressed with KNOX & DOBSON, both the product and their sophisticated, gorgeous presention! So consider this classic way to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Daywith an in person or delivery gift of Knox & Dobson’s new Superior Bottled Cocktail Gift Box.

The box features a premium gin Martini, classic Old Fashioned, Improved Whiskey Cocktail made with Maraska Maraschino, and authentic Rye Manhattan($70 per Gift Box – 2 Servings per each Bottled Cocktail).

For the story on our stellar Know & Dobson tasting please see: //localfoodeater.com/knox-dobsons-historic-cocktails-in-a-bottle/

Knox & Dobson is now available for home delivery anywhere Nationwide by visiting www.KnoxandDobson.com or visit the Knox & Dobson Stockists to see where you can walk-in and purchase directly.

Masters of Taste 2023!

March 12, 2023 Comments Off

(Gerry Furth-Sides) The sixth annual Masters of Taste premier outdoor food and beverage festival is on Sunday, April 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. promises to be as exciting as ever this year! Just look at the Media Preview below!

Please see www.MastersofTasteLA.com for details and tickets. General Admission opens from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets start at $155. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive (626)791-6677.

The “priceless” event Rose Bowl venue for Master’s of Taste 2023!

The stage for this one-day event in the historic Rose Bowl stadium features 100 culinary and beverage masters. The hosts for the 2023 Masters of Taste are chef Michael Reed and Kwini Reed, known for their two restaurants Poppy + Rose in downtown LA, and Poppy & Seed in Anaheim.

Michael Reed and Kwini Reed of Poppy + Rose in downtown LA, and Poppy & Seed in Anaheim.

The restaurants and wineries are each unique and “put out a spread” to impress and delight guests. Below Chef Richard Archuleta of exciting Alexander’s Steakhouse; Chef Isaias Pena from Hank’s; Event Host and Chef Michael Reed of Poppy + Rose, DTLA, Poppy + Seed, Anaheim; Paul Watson of Moraga Winery, Bel Air off the 405, (shown here with Philip Dobard, Center for Culinary Culture

Masters of Taste 2023: Los Angeles’ finest chefs and wineries including chef Michael Reed, David Joyce of Soulmate WeHo, chef Isaias Pena from Hank’s and chef Richard Archuleta of Alexander’s Steakhouse.

Sample culinary delights from Pez Cantina. Owners Lucy and Bret Thompson’s spirits alone are worth the ticket!

Owners Lucy and Bret Thompson of Pez Cantina previewing Masters of Taste 2023

More than 25 spirit brands are participating, and a premier 50-yard-line cocktail bar will offer select wines, local craft beers, cold-pressed juices, cold brew coffee and live entertainment.

Know & Dobson front and center at Masters of Taste 2023!

In the last five years Masters of Taste has raised over $2.7 million in support of Union Station Homeless Services life-saving programs. The event continues to provide 100% of the proceeds to Union Station Homeless Services to help rebuild homeless lives and provide housing.

The pied piper who sparks the media get the Masters of Taste 2023 word out, Lawrence Moore.

Guests will receive their own utensils and hand sanitizers will be provided throughout the event. This 21+ event has a VIP Power Hour from 3 to 4 p.m. General Admission opens from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets start at $155 at mastersoftastela.com. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive (626)791-6677.

Knox & Dobson’s Historic Cocktails in a Bottle

October 30, 2022 Comments Off

(Gerry Furth-Sides) Making cocktails properly has always been a considerable skill. These days it is considered an art. Knox & Dobson President Rob Levy and Creative Director Peter Lloyd Jones, who is the formulation and product development director, agree. They would know, being involved with highly esteemed bars, (The Raymond 1886, Everson Royce Bar). So they found a way to create the perfect pre-mixed drinks in Knox & Dobson’s new bottled cocktail collection. Please check the website for vendors at //www.knoxanddobson.com. Each 200 ml bottle easily contains two servings. Each bottle costs $15 and the set is $70.

It starts with the shape and look of the bottles. The indigo, translucent color is an instant classic. At our tasting, everyone was so impressed with the hexagon-shaped shape of the bottle and flat sides that makes it easy to hold and almost impossible to roll around if it tips over. “This is absolutely perfect to take to events, such as the Hollywood Bowl,” emphasized guest, Ingrid Day. “It even feels so good in the hand.”

The secure, easy to hold, flat-sided shape of the **Knox & Dobson** bottle

We did our tasting with well-experienced catering company bartender, Donald Herman. He advised chilling the glasses for the Martini. We worked out way from cocktails with the least amount of ingredients to the most, additionally from the least sweet to the sweetest. Bartender Herman praised each and every one of the cocktails because they were “made with integrity and accuracy.” I add that this is the perfect way to learn how to make a cocktail at home with Knox & Dobson setting the standard for taste.

The **Knox & Dobson** gift set arrive in a rustic bedding to prevent breakage during shipping

A “proper” martini in its original form contain gin and vermouth. Liquor historian David Wondrich writes that bartenders have always referred to a martini made according to the original recipe as a “silver bullet” or a “crisp cocktail” because of its incredibly clean and fresh flavor.

Donald garnished each martini with imported Spanish queen olives. They added to the somewhat herbal flavors of the gin. Perfection. When serving the cocktail at home, it’s easy to make variations such as a “dirty Martini” with olive juice. It also zings with a lemon twist, or even without an olive for a dry taste.

A “proper” martini from **Knox & Dobson**

The **Knox & Dobson** Martini without an olive with a “cleaner taste”

The Knox & Dobson Improved Whiskey Cocktail is rightfully labeled “improved.” It is straight aged rye whiskey, Maraska Maraschino Liqueur and Angostura bitters. This cocktail has a spiced flavor profile, including American oak, citrus, along with bright and deep cherry notes.

Even though a recognized “cousin’ of the Martini, origins of the Manhattan cocktail are not as well known. They seem to lead to the Manhattan Club, a social organization for Democrats in New York. More specifically, Lady Randolph Churchill, Sir Winston’s mother, ordering a combination of rye and vermouth for a toast during a visit to the club.

The Manhattan is prepared with spicy rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and two dashes of Angostura, stirred with ice to chill, and then strained into a Martini glass. Farnish with a brandied cherry makes it upper class.

The **Knox & Dobson** Rye Manhattan with classic Italian cherries

We loved the Old Fashioned with its amber color. Knox & Dobson advises popping a Luxardo Maraschino cherry into it. The cherry works to balance the big citrus flavor and turn it bright, fresh and fruity. Our group agreed that we loved it with and without cherries.

The detailed aromas and flavors of the Old Fashioned to look for are freshly expressed orange peel, caramelized citrus, peppered almonds, raisins, and toffee with a supple, sweet medium body and a warm, intricate, long finish suggesting hints of licorice, violet, and sweet oak.

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