The newly opened Waverly: A Bookshop Cafe and Cooking School in South Pasadena will host regular cooking classes with Carrie Bonfitto, author of a new cookbook. Her first non-virtual class takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Sept 18. Waverly is a bookshop cafe and cooking school located in South Pasadena. Owner Sandy Olivas opened a…
San Gabriel Valley
Banh Mi My Tho for Amazing Vietnamese Sandwiches
Banh Mi is one of my favorite sandwiches. Done right, the French-influenced baguette shatters when you bite into it and explodes with sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. The protein could vary widely from beef to pate to sardine. It includes a mixture of pickled daikon, carrots, and cilantro. My last stop on my SGV…
Mandarin Noodle House – Tasty Chinese Food since 1978
According to an article published by CNBC, 60% of restaurants close in their first year, and nearly 80% shutter by their fifth anniversary. Knowing this, I’ve always been amazed to learn of restaurants that have been open for 30 years or more. One such restaurant is the Mandarin Noodle House. As part of my SGV…
Mama’s Lu for Delicious Dumplings with No Frills
Editor’s Note: Mama’s Lu and Mama Lu’s both reside on Garvey Ave and have different owners. San Gabriel Valley has some of the best Chinese food LA has to offer. Ground zero for some of the best eateries seems to be Monterey Park, Rosemead, Alhambra, and Rowland Heights. I decided to stay in Monterey Park…
Popular Elite Restaurant Re-opens for Take-Out
Dim Sum Restaurants usually consist of large banquet rooms packed with hungry customers. They are extremely popular and waiting lists are quickly form. These restaurants have largely been closed since March and a couple of them in Monterey Park recently opened. One such establishment is Elite Restaurant. The experience now is completely different. The parking…
Yang’s Kitchen Succeeds with Asian Fusion in the SGV
Many years ago, I frequented the Alhambra / Monterey Park area on a regular basis. As I recall, the scene was very much Chinese cuisine with BBQ shops, bakeries and stinky tofu eateries. As I drove through Alhambra, I was surprised to see the changes: ramen shops, Vietnamese food, and some Southeast Asian digs. The…
The 626 Night Market Returns to Santa Anita Park
From June 29 through July 1, the 626 Night Market creates an amazing outdoor experience that will feature food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment in a fun event that appeals to all ages. Over 250 food, merchandise, crafts, arts, and games will be featured in this Asian inspired night market throughout the perimeter…