Eat Archives - South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

January 24, 2023 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do

Sticky Rice

Serving authentic and original Thai street food in Los Angeles since 2013 Featured in Eater LA, Bon Appetit, LA Mag, LA Times, and many more, Sticky Rice is a beloved thai street food concept dreamed up by Restaurateur Dave Tewasart. Now with three locations across Los Angeles – one in Downtown LA’s Grand Central Market, one on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park (complete with hidden cocktail bar and live music venue, Spirit House Echo Park, inside), and one in Highland Park, at The Goldfish – Sticky Rice has steadily became the spot for authentic thai street food among Angelenos in the know. “If there’s one thing David Tewasart is trying to accomplish with Sticky Rice, it’s to personally guarantee that his customers experience the closest they can to an actual Thai street-stall meal, in Los Angeles.” – Michael Y. Park, Bon Appetit With varying menus for each location, sprinkled with a few exclusive dishes that can only be found at Echo Park or Highland Park, each location is an experience in its own right and is deserving of a visit. Find Sticky Rice: Downtown LA at Grand Central Market317 South Broadway C4Los Angeles, CA 90013Open Daily, 10:30AM to 9PMIndoor and patio seatingAvailable for carryout and delivery Echo Park 1801 Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90026Open Monday, 6PM to 11PM; Tuesday–Thursday, 12PM to 12AM; Friday–Saturday, 12PM to 2AM; Sunday, 12PM-12AMIndoor, patio, and sidewalk seatingAvailable for carryout and delivery Highland Park – at The Goldfish5043 York BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90042Open Tuesday–Friday, 6PM to 10:30PM | Saturday-Sunday 12PM-10:30PMIndoor and sidewalk seatingAvailable for carryout and delivery www.eatstickyrice.com

December 21, 2022 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do

Two Kids Coffee

A home inspired coffee shop. This bright and modern coffee shop was dreamed up by coffee-culture loving architects Ryan Ramirez and Danah Mangahis – to be people-oriented, community-centered, and specialty-driven. “If you live in South Pas, get your coffee only from here,” reads an online review. The menu has something for everyone – from many espresso-based drinks to seasonal kombucha (loquat and jujube flavors!) to the popular “Marshmallow” (house vanilla syrup with milk). All coffee is from Brooklyn’s Gotham Coffee Roasters, and is perfectly complemented by Two Kids’ house made almond milk, which is crafted daily. Chocolate chip cookies are made in house, while a more extensive array of pastries is made by local Pasadena favorite, Seed Bakery. Breakfast favorites include burritos on the weekends, and toast with house made almond butter and house made granola with yogurt and seasonal jam, available daily. Find Two Kids Coffee:1504 Mission St. South Pasadena, CA 91030Weekdays: 7:30am – 1pmWeekends: 8am – 1pm

December 8, 2022 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do

Communal Food and Drink

Communal Food and Drink: a modern rustic beer garden in South Pasadena, CA.

October 11, 2022 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do‚ Home/Business Services

Stems

Stems is known for creating gorgeous grazing experiences in Southern California. By using only the freshest produce, cheeses, and meats, Stems has created a unique offering that is sure to surprise and delight – no matter the occasion. Started by a generational team of women, this Grandmother, Mother, and Daughter team focuses on putting a spin on the traditional by sourcing unique, local, and sustainable products to curate one-of-a-kind boards and grazing tables. Stems also leads the most unique workshops and food & wine experiences So Cal has to offer! Wine Tastings: Stems turns your home into a tasting room, bringing the wine lifestyle to you. You and up to 16 guests can learn about and buy Stems’ exclusive artisan wines with their unique, taste-before-you-buy wine experience. Invite your friends, lay out a few simple appetizers and enjoy pouring up the fun! Only private parties available. Charcuterie/Cheese Board Workshops:Grab some friends and join Stems for a culinary adventure as their team guides you through creating your very own charcuterie/cheese board. They will share tips on portioning, and provide you with recommendations for pairing complementary textures and flavors. Also discussed will be the perfect wine, beer or cocktail pairings. Once finished with the boards, you will learn about storage and what to do with the leftovers. Public & Private Events offered. Floral Arrangement Workshop:Learn the art of flower arranging, sip cocktails, and bring home beautiful fresh-cut flowers to enjoy. Public & Private Events offered. Private Wine Pairing Dinners:Dinner Parties are a fabulous way to celebrate any occasion! Stems offers Private In-Home Dinners customized to your and your guest palette. Wine Club:Indulge and bring the experience home each month. Stems offers more unique wine styles, varietals and appellations from California and throughout the world than any other wine club. Stems is the only winery to produce four new wines each and every month of the year – many of which are gold, silver and bronze medal winners. Find Stems:www.stemsca.comInstagram

September 8, 2022 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do

Cafe x2o

Established in 2012, Cafe X2O began with a simple concept of offering authentic Lebanese cuisine in a welcoming environment and fittingly so called it X2O, meaning “two kisses and a hug.” Cafe X2O is a local favorite known for combining old family recipes and a vision of a modern casual café. “True commitment to valuing our guests experience along with friendships between owner and staff alike – without ever compromising the quality of food – will surely result in repeat customers.” Enthusiastic support from X2O’s customers’ has led the owners to open six locations along the Foothill corridor – from Claremont to La Canada. Each location offers a unique experience with the same flavor. From their popular Family Feasts (chicken, lule, & beef skewers over rice pilaf and served with grilled vegetables and delicious dips), or the array of shawerma wraps, kebab wraps, and falafel and vegetarian plates, everyone – no matter their dietary preferences – is sure to love Cafe x2o. Find them: 818 Fair Oaks South Pasadena(626) 460-6400southpasadena@cafex2o.comhttp://cafex2o.com/Monday 11:00 am – 8:00 pmTuesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pmWednesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pmThursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pmFriday 11:00 am – 8:00 pmSaturday 11:00 am – 8:00 pmSunday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

August 9, 2022 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do‚ Home/Business Services

Chefs For Seniors

Helping seniors thrive at home with an exciting new alternative to senior meal delivery services! Chefs For Seniors offers affordable personal chef services. They shop, cook meals for the week, and clean up… at a cost similar to takeout. Across the US, highly skilled personal chefs are ready to prepare delicious, home-cooked meals right in your own kitchen. Chefs For Seniors creates menus that are 100% customized to not only fit your dietary needs, but also excite your palate. This is more than just a senior meal delivery service, but a meal service that’s convenient and surprisingly affordable – so you can spend more time doing the things you love – and less time worrying about cooking. Their chefs are ServSafe certified, undergo thorough background checks, and are fully insured. Plus, you can enjoy watching them perform their culinary magic in the safety of your home. Specific options to fit your dietary needs are available, including: Keto/Paleo, Low Sodium, Diabetic, Gluten-Free, Soft Foods, Vegetarian, Kosher, and Renal/Kidney-friendly foods. Step 1:Book Your Chef Schedule weekly or bi-weekly visits with your affordable personal chef. There are no long-term contracts to worry about. Step 2:They Cook For You A Chefs for Seniors personal chef will bring fresh ingredients and cook delicious, homemade meals in your kitchen. Step 3:Enjoy Your Meals You’re set for the week! Enjoy your customized, nutritious meals that can be eaten when you need them. Founded in 2013 by father-son team Barrett & Nathan Allman in Madison, Wisconsin. Happy clients served all across the US. Barrett has been a chef and restaurant owner for 25+ years, running everything from a cafe on the Oregon coast to a restaurant in a small town near Madison that specialized in Wisconsin-style comfort food, or as he puts it, “anything with cheese in it.” The inspiration for Chefs for Seniors was his wife’s grandmother. When she could no longer cook for herself, her family decided on assisted living, although she wanted to remain in her home. Chefs For Seniors currently has locations open throughout the country. Their mission is to “IMPROVE SENIORS’ LIVES THROUGH FOOD!” Find Chefs For Seniors:chefsforseniors.comInstagram844-237-2433

June 3, 2022 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do‚ Education‚ enjoy

Waverly Bookstore & Cafe

A BookShop Cafe & Cooking School Waverly is a charming boutique bookshop cafe and cooking school located in the heart of South Pasadena. Although we offer a wide variety of hot and iced drinks, we also provide savory and sweet food options, too. Whether you’re stopping for your morning coffee, lunch, or Fossleman’s Famous Ice Cream, we’ve got you covered! Waverly Cooking School is a school for all ages. Join us for fun and creative classes taught by professional chefs and instructors. With an exciting lineup of cooking and baking classes, community events and celebrity chefs, Waverly Cooking School is your place to learn new recipes and skills, gather with friends or colleagues, or plan a private party. We want to bring the community together over many memorable meals & creative culinary adventures. Giving Back is woven into the tapestry of what we do at Waverly. Our mission is to build a community that brings truth, kindness, generosity & goodness to everything we do. Upcoming cooking classes include: Cooking Fundamentals: A 4 Class Series, Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinners, Indian Cuisine, Date Night: Italian Style, and 10 Week Baking Series. For every Cooking Class you take with Waverly, we will donate 10 meals to those in need. Help us fight hunger! Waverly helps various charity partners raise funds and awareness. We donate a percentage of our profits to a rotating monthly charity. Some of the Charities we support include “Books of Africa” where books are donated to classrooms in Africa and the “Joyful Heart Foundation” which makes it possible to change the way society thinks about, talks about and responds to sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Don’t forget to inquire about special events! Whether you are having a bachelorette party, a corporate team building event or a kids birthday party you are sure to create many memorable moments with us! Waverly will customize cooking classes to tailor your special occasion. Waverly also specializes in hosting childrens’ birthday parties – with a twist! Host your child’s cooking & baking birthday party with Waverly. Sandy Olivas, the Founder and Owner of Waverly, always dreamed of opening a delightful neighborhood gathering place where children and adults could both enjoy. Her background is in both cooking school operations and the hospitality industry. Sandy is motivated by her amazing children who mean the world to her. Her vision while creating Waverly was for the community to have a place where they could sit down, read a great book with a great cup of coffee and pastry, or take a fun interactive cooking class. Sandy believes that the most important things in life should be your compassion and commitment towards others. She has poured her heart and soul into creating a cozy and caring place for all to enjoy! For every person who subscribes to Waverly’s emails, the store will donate a meal to Feeding America in a mission to fight worldwide hunger. Head to their website now to stay in the loop of future offerings while giving back. Find them at: 1010 1/2 Fair Oaks Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030(626)460-6027https://waverlyla.com/ Instagram

June 3, 2022 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do

Hi-Life Burgers

Proudly Serving Classic Favorites Since 1978! Hi-Life has been a South Pas staple for decades, and with its new patio, it is now one of the most popular al fresco spots in town! If you have not visited since their renovation, it’s a must-see! One could eat there all day long, starting with their famous breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches, loved by many as the best in town. For lunch, after-school, dinner, and even late-night eats, the options are endless – and they are all equally delicious! Hamburgers, sandwiches (pastrami or rib eye, anyone?) hot dogs, salads, and many south of the border-inspired favorites like burritos and tacos… you can’t go wrong at Hi-Life! Just be sure to wash it all down with one of their delectable shakes. Find them at: 1326 Fair Oaks AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 799-5401 https://hilifeburgers.com/

June 3, 2022 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do‚ Shop

Mission Wines

Featured in Sunset Magazine, this local favorite has been one of the Los Angeles area’s most beloved neighborhood wine boutiques for over two decades. Proprietor Chris Meeske draws on his multiple decades of experience as a sommelier in world-renowned restaurants including Patina in Los Angeles, Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago, and the Highlands Inn in Carmel California to establish a wine retail environment where service and knowledge are paramount. Meeske is committed to exposing customers to new and interesting wines that serve as outstanding examples of grape variety, place, and style. The selection at Mission Wines is simply unparalleled: expect to find a fabulous array of small production, handcrafted artisan wines from around the world. Whether it is recommending that great value $10 and under wine, finding a highly allocated wine, or selecting the perfect wine to accompany a specific food pairing, Mission Wines can fulfill your needs. In addition to fine wines, wine tasting, temperature-controlled wine storage, a wine club, and corporate gift services are offered. Find them at: 1114 Mission Street South Pasadena, CA 91030(626) 403-9463https://missionwines.comFacebookInstagram

June 3, 2022 Eat‚ Eat-Shop-Do

Shakers

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Since 1971, Shakers Family Restaurant has been providing high-quality and mouth-watering breakfast, lunch, and dinners to Southern California residents. “With our location in South Pasadena, Shakers is all about quality, excellence, and a fantastic menu!” Shakers is known for serving breakfast all day – their California Omelette and Buttermilk Pancakes are a must-try! The zucchini bread and garlic cheese toast that accompany the lunch and dinner offerings are also a longtime favorite of many locals. Fresh salads, juicy burgers, an array of classic sandwiches and melts, and hearty entrees ranging from NY sirloin, grilled pork chops, and fish tacos round out the menu. Don’t skip dessert at Shakers! You’ll want to try their famous carrot cake and the delectable deep dish boysenberry pie… or perhaps a hot fudge sundae! Shakers is a neighborhood spot where you’re bound to see someone you know – and enjoy a mouthwatering meal, too! Find them at: 601 Fair Oaks Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030(626) 799-9168shakersrestaurant.netInstagramFacebook