How many times have you driven past it? Granted, it’s hard to really see, tucked into a leafy dead-end alcove just off Fair Oaks, but once inside this historic home, you’ll find a wondrous and warm, friendly oasis. That the food is remarkably good, is almo... More »
It’s Sunday late afternoon. The games have wound down. Your guys won. This might be a good time for a glass of wine, some tapas, some friends and a nice place to hang out. Monday is on its way, and it’ll arrive at the same time, whether you stress over it ... More »
It’s going to be a very Riboli New Year for the local winemaking family, who, as owners of the San Antonio Winery, has long supplied wine for local New Year’s celebrations. This year, for the first time, the family is riding in the parade itself. As winery... More »
Cioppino. This warm seafood stew with its flavorful tomato broth is what the Fata family looks forward to eating on Christmas day. It’s a holiday tradition for the owners of Charlie’s Trio and their extended family to gather and share a large pot cioppino ... More »
Let’s see, they like wine, and they love cheese and they love, love, love olives. This sounds like a job for Porta Via Italian Foods and their specialized gift baskets. Porta Via Italian Foods can build a variety of gift baskets from their wide selection of ... More »
It’s Wednesday night at Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena, “Wine and Song†night. Owner Carl Weintraub ambles up to the stage at the behest of MC/host Brad Colerick. Strapping on a Martin acoustic, Weintraub is suddenly a gravelly-voiced, wizened whisky-s... More »
Healthy eating tends to take a double whammy at this time of year. Life is hectic–with holiday shopping and social events (as if it weren’t hard enough during normal times to get home from work and prepare a nutritious dinner). On top of that, everywhere one t... More »
While you’ve been sipping away at that hot cup of java in your mug, a new trend and movement has been occurring in the world of teas and coffees. Like a lot of trends, it’s simply the most current version of a long tradition. Call it home-brrrrewed. Home B... More »
Save for a few established names, when it comes to restaurants, it’s evolve or die. When Tenno Sushi & Seafood Grill first opened its doors, it began as your regular sushi place. But after a while, it evolved into something more. As owner Peter Kim explains, “... More »
Quick, what one word best describes Italy? If you answered ‘pasta,’ you are not alone. Perhaps its most famous import, pasta has seen numerous incarnations in different countries throughout the centuries of its existence. Yet, despite the globe-trotting ways o... More »
As seasons change, so too does Flintridge Proper’s Cocktail Menu. To capture the essence of fall, the Proper’s own bartenders have whipped up a special cocktail menu that will help you appreciate the season more. Angel Meza, one of the Proper’s head bartenders... More »
The Feast of the Seven Fishes. A beloved Italian Christmas Eve celebration where a multi-course meal of seven different kinds of seafood is served and enjoyed. In a twist that’s uniquely Trattoria Neapolis, this Christmas Eve, enjoy a Feast of the Seven Cows w... More »
