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New in Burbank

I'm always excited about the new business and restaurants that come into Burbank.  Here are a few things I've noticed lately. Wokcano seems to be expanding into the area formerly inhabited by NYPD Pizza. No offence Wokcano but I was hoping for something different.  A new restaurant called Fish Dish is going in over by the airport. [...]

Breaking News: Free Food

I just heard about this.  Starbucks is giving away free pastries if you present this flier when you purchase a beverage today before 10:30 AM.  Hurry, or you might miss out.

Bring Your Own Wine Wednesdays in Pasadena

I thought this was a cool idea.  Starting this month, at participating restaurants in Pasadena, you can bring your own bottle of wine to dinner and not have to pay a corkage fee.   This is pretty cool following the successful Old Pasadena Restaurant Week, which has apparently been extended through the end of this [...]

Old Pasadena Restaurant Week

Did you know that this week is Old Pasadena Restaurant Week?  Through June 8th more than 25 restaurants in Old Pasadena will be offering discounted prix fixe lunches and dinners with 10% of the proceeds benefitting Union Station Homeless Services.  If you’re anywhere near Pasadena, I recommend you check it out.    To see the [...]

Weekend Update

My wife and sisters with a cow in La Mirada Worked all day Saturday for Union Station Homeless Services. Erin joined me in the evening. Split Mother’s Day with the in-laws and my family.   Watched the Lakers take a nap when they should have been playing basketball against the Houston Rockets. Went on an adventure [...]

The French Press

I don’t think it’s any secret that I like coffee. Among my circle of friends I’m known to be one who over indulges upon occasion, causing long restless nights and shakey mornings. I wouldn’t call myself a coffee snob because it’s rare that I turn my nose at any particular coffee, be it of fine [...]

This is Why You’re Fat

A few of these meals look quite tasty.  Do you think I should be worried?

Valentines Day

What are your Valentines Day traditions?  Erin and I like to splurge and eat somewhere fancy, because not only is it Valentines Day, but it's also the anniversary of our first, official, date.  Eight years ago on Valentines Day I took Erin to a romantic dinner at the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe in Malibu. It's [...]

Free Grand Slam at Dennys

Don't forget, tomorrow is the day to get a free Grand Slam breakfast at your local Denny's restaurant.   The offer is valid for dine-in customers only between the hours of 6am and 2pm.