Concert review: the Asian American Symphony Orchestra

It was the last concert of the season for the Asia America Symphony Orchestra, and one that marked the orchestra’s 50th anniversary – having originated in 1961 as the Japanese Philharmonic Orchestra of Los Angeles. The music was performed in front of an appreciative audience last Friday at the Norris Theatre in Rolling Hills Estates, […]

Wildflower Café, where food is worth its weight in gold

Most Americans are conservative about their breakfasts. Barring those who grew up in an ethnic community and who like to start the day with curry or piiraka, we eat permutations of eggs, potatoes, sausage, and bread. Restaurants specializing in breakfast can stand out by making an everyday thing extraordinary, using high-quality ingredients like free-range eggs […]