Numerous “Critical violations” observed including “all life stages of cockroaches” By Terry MillerBurger Continental, a Mediterranean restaurant in Pasadena, has served its last supper for a while after Dr. Eric Walsh, Director of the Pasadena Health Department’s inspectors discovered several grave health code violations during an inspection of the long time facility on South Lake…

This year’s White Horse Award will be held in conjunction with Breeders’ Cup World Championships and presented at Race Track Chaplaincy of America’s (RTCA) White Horse Award Luncheon to be held on October 31, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in Seabiscuit Court, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia. Barry Irwin of Team Valor International, owner of Animal Kingdom,…

[wowslider id=”4″] By Terry Miller Okay, so someone has opened yet another coffee and tea shop in Pasadena…big deal, you say, right? Well broadly speaking, yes, it is a very big deal. At Copa Vida , the art of tea, coffee and conversation goes well above and beyond the known dominion of cafes and counter…

On Friday evening, August 2, from 5:00-9:00 p.m., downtown Sierra Madre will be bustling with creativity as local artists and musicians join with over twenty-five small businesses and restaurants to celebrate art and community during the Sierra Madre Art Walk (SMArt Walk). SMArt Walk has been formally launched by local businesses, artists and musicians. Through…

Most people know by now when Dog Haus Biergarten throws a party, it is epic! And, on Saturday July 6, 2013, the popular Old Pasadena hot spot’s inaugural Hot Dog Eating Contest will not disappoint! Special guest Peter Dills, The King of Cuisine, will also be on hand along with the winner of his recent…

Deen begs forgiveness The Food Network has terminated ties with Paula Deen after her admission in a deposition last month that she has used ‘the N-word’ in the past, and that she wanted to plan a “plantation style wedding for her brother.” “I want to apologize to everybody for the wrong that I’ve done. I…