Featured 1 It’s a family affair at Courtyard Kitchen By Merv Hecht on May 10, 2013 In my last column I expressed how we adapt other cultures into our food. This week I’m... Read more →
Featured America is a wonderful place (for sushi) By Merv Hecht on April 19, 2013 Yes, America is a wonderful place. We take the best ideas from all over the world and... Read more →
Food A taste of Persia By Merv Hecht on March 29, 2013 Darya, Fine Persian Cuisine (Photo by John Blanchette) While Iran might not be on... Read more →
Food Three for the price of one By Merv Hecht on March 15, 2013 There are so many Italian restaurants opening up that I can’t keep up with them. So... Read more →
Food Fig-uring out the wine list By Merv Hecht on March 1, 2013 Chef Ray Garcia (L) and winemaker Joshua Klapper of La Fenetre vineyards collaborated on... Read more →
Food Gourmet grub in a rustic, romantic setting By Merv Hecht on February 22, 2013 On rare occasions I am invited to dine at a restaurant that I think I already know and am... Read more →
Food Thirsty? Take a shot at Bamboo By Merv Hecht on February 8, 2013 With plenty of seating, high-ceilings and views of the Pacific Ocean, Bamboo Izakaya is... Read more →
Food Farm fresh the Japanese way By Merv Hecht on January 25, 2013 A Kaiseki plate at Shunji Japanese Cuisine, which replaced Mr. Cecil's California Ribs... Read more →
Food Pasta, not wine, is best at Bestia By Merv Hecht on January 4, 2013 As I’ve said many times, with so many good restaurants on the Westside, who would want... Read more →
Food Once is never enough By Merv Hecht on December 14, 2012 The Wikipedia definition of a bistro — “a small restaurant serving moderately-priced... Read more →
