Gina Ruccione

SPIFF Widens its Lens

Photos by Jerome Brunet Article by Andrea Serna, Arts and Culture Writer Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the San Pedro International…

9 years ago

Eat Dessert, Be a Sweet Tooth

By Gina Ruccione, Cuisine and Restaurant Writer By the age of three, I knew where to get cookies and cake…

9 years ago

These Markets Get It!

By Gina Ruccione, Cuisine and Restaurant Writer Americans have developed a bizarre concept of food, often opting for fast and/or…

9 years ago

Balam Mexican Kitchen Brings Gourmet Tacos to Lynwood

By Gina Ruccione Cuisine and Restaurant Writer Taco shops are ubiquitous in the Harbor Area. Anyone could pick up a…

9 years ago

Carnivore Hunts Down Best Steakhouses

By Gina Ruccione, Cuisine and Restaurant Writer I just broke up with a vegetarian. You could say we parted ways…

9 years ago

Negroni Cocktails:

It’s for A Good Cause By Gina Ruccione, Cuisine and Restaurant Writer   Some of us don’t need an excuse…

9 years ago

Service: The Bel Canto of L’Opera

By Gina Ruccione, Cuisine and Restaurant Writer Wants, needs and cravings vacillate with varying moods, but one thing we can…

10 years ago

Gina Experiments with Enchiladas:

Aztec to Tex-Mex By Gina Ruccione, Cuisine and Restaurant Writer For most of us, Cinco de Mayo is a holiday…

10 years ago

Dining at Panxa Cocina

Old World Meets New Mexican Cuisine Panxa Cocina's Tom O'Brien. Photo by Phillip Cooke By Gina Ruccione, Restaurant and Cuisine…

10 years ago