In praise of Euro Pane

Euro Pane Bakery
950 E. Colorado Blvd. (at Mentor)
(626) 577-1828
Under $10 per person
Having spent the better part of the previous 24 hours locked up in transit, trying to make the short connection in Taipei, being searched by suspicious Chinese security officers, the last thing this weary traveler wanted to realize after waking in a jet-lagged stupor [...]

Japon Bistro

I have been seriously sushi deprived of late. This is completely unacceptable. So, after asking around a bit, I heard about Japon Bistro. I definitely had my doubts, as I want good sushi, which is not easy to find at most fusion restaurants. There was one other thing I really wanted to check out. I [...]

Rubio’s Schmubio’s — Señor Fish is where it’s at

Señor Fish
618 Mission Street, South Pasadena 91030
Locations in Eagle Rock (Señor Fresh), Alhambra, and Downtown
(626) 403-0145
Under $10 per person

Daily 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Bottom Line: If you’re jones’n for fish tacos, there is no other choice.

“Always fresh, never fishy,� is a mantra more commonly associated with your favorite sushi joint than your corner taco [...]

Long Live King Cane: Dine Out 2006 at Xiomara

Xiomara is one of those places that I have been aware of since it opened, but just never made my way over there. Well … that’s not entirely true. I made my way over there, but opted for the spectacular tasting menu at Providence instead.
But when I saw that they had created a menu [...]

Cafe Bizou, Of Course

Well, who hasn’t heard of Cafe Bizou? #1 on Zagat, top ten on Fodor’s, #3 on AAA Senior Discount Road Trip Bonanza. Cafe Bizou. Same as it always was. Except…

That was the first indication of a change. It is no longer called Cafe Bizou, it’s called Bizou garden bistro. Nothing to be alarmed about, and [...]

Firefly Bistro

Want outdoor dining without really eating outdoors? Try Firefly Bistro for a unique experience. Upon entering, you find yourself in a canvas tent, surrounded by lush plant life. Now that the record breaking heat wave has lifted, sitting in this non-air conditioned locale is very pleasant and relaxing. The fans and [...]

Marston’s a Must!

A few years ago, I discovered a Pasadena classic. There was a huge crowd in front of a little house. It looked like quite a party. Turns out, it was just a lot of hungry diners waiting for their turn to be seated at Marston’s Restaurant. Of course, I had to [...]

Tea Rose Garden, Pasadena

It was already 11:30am and my girlfriend’s baby shower tea rose garden party started at noon. I had thirty minutes to find somewhere to park. I was driving Northbound on Raymond Avenue, trying to find the cute little nook of a flower shop and restaurant where I was to meet the other girls! The parking [...]