Enchiladas de Mole Since Pasadena has been found by the West Side, Pasadenans have a multitude of restaurants to choose from for our dining pleasure. But I can remember a time not so long ago, when there were only a cherished few. Many of those restaurants a... More »
Redwhite+bluezz, the iconic Old Pasadena jazz club and restaurant set to close Feb. 24, will re-open in early March under new ownership and relocated to the Pasadena Playhouse complex. The new owner is the Playhouse Restaurant Group, a new partnership that acq... More »
I know what you’re thinking: “another pizza joint.†And in a way you’d be right, zpizza does sell pizza and it is a joint of sorts. You order at the register, sit down at a table and get your order when it’s called out. Definitely not a fine dining... More »
Keeping your New Year’s Resolution is delicious, fulfilling and fun at Real Food Daily. Experience the balancing, cleansing, rejuvenating power of Real Food Daily. Balanced Meals according to Oriental Medical principals, this traditional macrobiotic meal h... More »
As the Holidays are upon us and the season is about to change, 1886 Bar at The Raymond is getting into the spirit of transition by celebrating with twelve festive end of fall cocktails, along with three reimagined holiday favorites. “The 1886 fall Holiday cock... More »
Executive chef Brad Lyons and Owner Scott Slater There’s a new restaurant opening this black Friday in Old Pasadena. Its name: Slater’s 50/50. And what, pray tell, does Slater’s 50/50 serve? Can you say bacon? Bacon burgers, bacon salads, bacon mac n’ ... More »
Hirame Sashimi with Kumquat Jam and Yuzu Vinaigrette I’ve heard a lot of talk about traditional sushi and how what we eat here in Southern California is anything but. I don’t know about you but raw fish was not on the menu growing up. Whatever a restauran... More »
Red-hot Big Daddy’s Fire Grill is so popular at its first gutsy location next to hamburger heavyweight In-N-Out, that it’s opening a second, considerably larger location across town in less than a year. This new gem is much larger, has new exciting additio... More »
Spicy Catfish Abricott on South Lake Avenue is the brainchild of John and Jo Wee, who also own Daisy Mint, the popular Asian Fusion spot. Trying to define the food at Abricott is like trying to slow down a five year old on a sugar fix. What I can say is that... More »
Wraps are all the rage. But really what is a wrap other than bread made into a different shape? What if you could take your favorite sandwich filling and put it into something fresh, light, tender and flakey? If that sounds good to you then you need to pay CRÃ... More »
Sherry Grossi co-owner of Zugo’s Cafe Imagine a small café where you are treated like family and the people at the tables next to you are your neighbors; delicious aromas waft from the kitchen and there is laughter and music in the air. That’s what it’s l... More »
Lobster Roll When the craving for seafood sets in, as it does a lot these days, I immediately think of Tenno Sushi and Seafood Grill in Old Pasadena because the restaurant offers great tasting fresh fish, delicious sauces (which make a surprising difference) a... More »
