A burrito’s, a burrito, right? Not when it’s made the way you like it. That’s the idea behind Chipotle Mexican Grill. Fast food done to your order. The menu is simple, burritos, tacos, salads and burrito bowls. You choose the meat and fillings. Easy, but... More »
So you lost your wallet in the Stock Market, you had to cut up all of your credit cards and now you must avoid the bill collectors. What to do, where to go? You can’t hide at home forever, they will find you there. Times are tough across the globe and my f... More »
Best new Happy Hour in town? We think the honors go to Fred’s Mexican Café, for its delicious margaritas, tasty new menu, and football-friendly atmosphere. Drink, nosh, cheer – Fred’s makes for a great pit stop on your way home from work or for displaced Cr... More »
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 »
