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redwhite+bluezz isn’t your average wine bar. Like other local wine venues, it’s hip and has a great wine list, but the similarities end there. Noted local and known musicians infuse the lounge with the best in live jazz and blues. Flights of wine and c... More »
From the moment you enter Vertical, you can see this is not your ordinary wine bar. The décor is elegant and understated, done in shades of mushroom, taupe and brown, Vertical is a delight to the eye as well as the senses with over 100 wines offered by the gl... More »
Q’s is just the sort of seriously laid-back bar Old Pasadena has been sorely missing. Q’s is located above Barney’s Beanery, sharing the kitchen and a fraction of the extensive menu. Sandwiches, burgers, salads and appetizers are available in the bar ups... More »
I’m in luuuuuuv (again)! This time my affair is with Europane Bakery in Pasadena. Trisha and I came west from Claremont for a day of eating and of course, an activity all college students engage in, “studying.” I don’t recall much studying being done but t... More »
For those of you who are not familiar with Five-Sixty-One, it is the restaurant connected with the California School of Culinary Arts. A sort of “working classroom†if you will. Under the instruction of Chef Instructor Matthew Zboray and Dining Room Instru... More »
Small, intimate and tucked away on a less-traveled section of Union Street in Pasadena, you will find Azeen’s. Run by husband and wife Abdul and Arian, this restaurant is a rare find in an area dominated by Italian, Indian and Japanese restaurants.... More »
When thinking of eating at the Langham, Chef Strong’s The Dining Room is the restaurant that comes to mind. However, there is another restaurant, The Terrace which has a whole new menu and soon to have a new look. Chef de Cuisine Loren Lawe, with the guidance ... More »
Got a hankering for Dim Sum but don’t want to drive to Montebello, Alhambra or China Town? Now Dim Sum is as close as your backyard. The Equator Restaurant is serving a Dim Sum brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Most of the offerings... More »
At the top of a hill in the quaint town of Sierra Madre lies Restaurant Lozano. According to owner Gil Lucero, Lozano’s is “a contemporary mom and pop restaurant…a one-of-a-kind place that has evolved over 27 years and has become what it is today.†Wha... More »
Nikki C’s is a small restaurant which possesses a large appeal. It is named after the owner’s daughter and the restaurant has gathered a large faithful following over the years; among race track enthusiasts, local neighbors and a kaleidoscope of regulars fro... More »
Since becoming an empty nester, I’ve discovered some great places for happy hour. Now with times tough, money tighter, and the holidays on their way, I thought I would share with you three of my favorite spots. McCormick and Schmick’s: During happy hour (M... More »
A burrito’s, a burrito, right? Not when it’s made the way you like it. That’s the idea behind Chipotle Mexican Grill. Fast food done to your order. The menu is simple, burritos, tacos, salads and burrito bowls. You choose the meat and fillings. Easy, but... More »
