To say I enjoyed my evening at Roy’s would be an understatement. I loved it! Flaming tiki torches light the way to this Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, centrally located in the Playhouse district. Theatre goers rejoice! Roy’s is just a block from the Playhou... More »
Away from the hustle, bustle and tourists of Old Pasadena, Malbec’s is a charming neighborhood restaurant with a European feel situated on tree-lined east Green Street. Sitting there one quiet evening, I could just imagine myself on a warm summer’s night e... More »
On the first Thursday of each month Vertical Wine Bistro treats patrons to a free 1 ounce pour of two featured wines. As an added bonus a representative from the vineyard takes on the role of guest sommelier, pouring the wine and describing its origins. At the... More »
Surrender to your inner gourmet and take the shortcut to meatball heaven at Porta Via Italian Foods, a stylish deli located in One West California. Co-owned and managed by foodies Victor Ciulla (former Twin Palms CEO) and ex-New Yorker John Weithas, this hands... More »
NeoMeze is a sleek modern restaurant with a big city feel. Entering through the bright orange hallway off of Colorado Boulevard, you feel transported to a restaurant in SoHo. The high-ceilinged lounge has retractable panels and connects to a patio area on Merc... More »
If you’ve lived in Pasadena for any length of time you’ll remember going to the train station on Raymond and Del Mar to catch a train, see off relatives or just watch the trains go by. For years it was all but lost, sitting empty and forlorn. Not anymore! ... More »
Like its name, Fred’s Mexican Café isn’t exactly authentic Mexican. But when it comes to a kitschy Latin atmosphere, great tacos and a massive margarita menu, it’s the real deal. Open only four months, Fred’s is situated on Old Pasadena’s “final f... More »
Chicken Tikka Masala? Yes, it’s good and a great Indian food stand by. But why not try something a little bit different, a restaurant that keeps the menu focused? Akbar Cuisine of India offers a mixture of classic dishes and innovative flavor profiles that wil... More »
If you get a sudden hankering for a meal of delicious meat, you can’t gone wrong moseying over to the Texas-roadhouse-like Barn Burner restaurant on Fair Oaks Ave. It’s not quite true Texas but it’s danged close – and the portions and flavor are good... More »
Named after the insect whose most notable feature is a greenish-yellow “tail light” capable of producing flashes of light, Firefly Bistro creates “flashes” of California-inspired cuisine. Housed in a large tent, made festive with twi... More »
Food as entertainment? A restaurant that’s fun? That is what Chef De Cuisine Craig A. Strong wants you to experience when you visit his Michelin Star awarded restaurant, The Dining Room at The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa. “What we are trying to do is creat... More »
Is coffee brewing an art or a science? According to Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters, it’s a little of both. David Ross and Ryan Hamlin have started their company with the express purpose of showing us just how good coffee can be. So what goes into the perfec... More »
