This world would be a sad and frigid place indeed if there were no cheese. Fortunately and finally, Pasadena has a cheese shop worthy of the city: The Cheese Store on South Lake Avenue. Hundreds of imported artisanal cheeses, some quite rare and all worth sa... More »
 Chef David Féau The Langham Huntington, Pasadena announces that upon completion of its exciting renovation, the former Dining Room will re-open as The Royce, named after longtime owner and general manager of The Huntington Hotel, Stephen W. Royce. Schedule... More »
Pasadena’s Original Tops is a restaurant rich with a history and tradition, founded by a hard working immigrant from Greece, Steven Bicos, who has dedicated his life to the business of providing people with good “family food†since 1952. From the freshes... More »
H.K. Helund and his wife Lisa Red Carpet Wine and Spirits was one of the first, if not the first wine bar in southern California, established more than 40 years ago in 1964. Its present owner, H.K. Hedlund said: “Twenty years ago, Red Carpet used to sell a l... More »
John and Chris Bicos Landmark Gus’s BBQ in South Pasadena is under “new ownership,” and here’s a case where blending the old with the new results in pure, tasteful joy! New owners John and Chris Bicos, sons of a successful local restaurateur who founded The Or... More »
 Crystal and Chip Reibel It was a wine tasting tour. So when Chip and Crystal Reibel were offered a taste of California olive oil, they were puzzled. To them, one bottle of olive oil tasted pretty much like any other. But that first sip just floored them bot... More »
 Owners: Lev Gerstik and Yulia Meltser, Violetta and Markie Most wine bars offer pre-selected wine flights. Pinots, Chardonnays, Pinot Grigio, take your pick. You don’t get to chose what you want to taste, the wine bar does it for you. But what i... More »
 Mixologist Shawn Barker and VP Marketing Timo Sutinen I’ve been to many a wine tasting but a vodka tasting? This was a whole new kettle of fish I needed to explore. I headed over to Beverly Hills to imbibe in the newest flavors of Sobieski Vodka. Those no... More »
 Owner George Babakhanian displays one of his masterpieces Are you fluent in French – pastries? I admit it, my French is rusty but the meaning of “Aux Delices” (“all the delicious things in life”) flooded back to me when I tasted one of their scrumptious... More »
 Owner, Rosario Mazzeo In case you have yet to discover Roma Italian Deli & Grocery, you’re in for a treat. Put simply, there’s nothing quite like Roma when it comes to authentic Italian cheeses, pastas, breads, wines, meats and groceries. The first thing ... More »
Owner Ernie Cruz California maybe better known for its varied choices of delectable cuisines from different continents brought in by early settlers. But in Eagle Rock, a unique Mexican restaurant has carved its name in the pages of Los Angeles County’s culinar... More »
