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It’s Cheeseburger Week, Vote for Your Favorite

Thursday, January 19, 2012 | 6:15 am

Pasadena celebrates its heritage as the birthplace of the cheeseburger during January’s Cheeseburger Week. More than 20 restaurants are taking part, offering cheeseburgers, cheeseburger-inspired fare and alternatives to cheeseburgers. You can vote for your f... More »

Haven Gastropub +Brewery to Open Mid-November in Old Pasadena

Monday, October 24, 2011 | 4:05 am

Haven Gastropub +Brewery is set to open its doors mid-November 2011 in Old Pasadena, introducing the Los Angeles community to its innovative take on gourmet, seasonal comfort food and the restaurant collection’s first foray into on-site brewing. The second i... More »

Shared Food Passions Give Birth to Gourmet Store-Restaurant

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 | 12:49 pm

Co-owners Chef Mary Pat Brandmeyer and Marty Davich Life indeed is filled with great possibilities. The Market on Holly, for example, has become one of Pasadena’s noted sources of gourmet foods and specialty retail products. Who would have thought that chef an... More »

Happy Hour Starting July 25 at “The Boat”

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 | 10:02 am

Afternoons just got a little better here in the San Gabriel Valley.  Clearman’s Galley will be offering a happy hour starting Monday, July 25. Monday through Thursdays from 3-6 p.m., you can enjoy $2 off select tap beers and specialty appetizers ranging from ... More »

‘Lette Them Eat Macarons!

Friday, June 17, 2011 | 5:58 am

Samantha Kan, the new Pasadena store’s manager, with ‘Lette Macaron founder Paulette Koumetz together in the Beverly Hills boutique. ‘Lette Macarons, a Beverly Hills-headquartered boutique food shop devoted entirely to delicious French macaron-making, will ope... More »

Smoking Mixology

Thursday, January 13, 2011 | 10:01 am

Luke Stanton mixes up some alcoholic alchemy at pointo8. The slyly named pointo8 night spot in Old Pasadena officially opened last night with an intimate party of insiders, press and well-wishers. Located at the back of redwhite+bluezz, this den of mixology el... More »

Derek’s Bistro Announces New Executive Chef, James Lambrinos

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 | 10:25 am

Tony Auer, owner of Derek’s Bistro, that quaint hideway recently honored by OpenTable as one of the Top Ten Outstanding Restaurants in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, has announced the appointment of James Lambrinos as his new Executive Chef. “Chef Lambrino... More »

Big Mama’s Rib Shack Caters to All

Thursday, December 16, 2010 | 4:17 pm

No gathering is too big or too small for Big Mama’s. The family owned and operated restaurant and catering company in Pasadena can pull together a meal package for up to 500 guests this season. Dargetta Carlisle, one of the managers, said, “We’ve done catering... More »