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San Gabriel Valley

Ham Los Angeles

Twohey’s Tavern Ham Steak [CLOSED]

Twohey’s Tavern is an east Pasadena spinoff of a classic Alhambra diner that Jack Twohey founded in 1943. Current owners Greg Mallis, Tanya Christodoulelis, and husband Jim and have led the concept into an...
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Chinese Food Los Angeles

Legendary Boiled Fish with Pickled Cabbage + Chile

The San Gabriel Valley has become a hotbed for Sichuan cuisine, and now offerings have diversified to the point that menus can feel pretty far from similar. Legendary Restaurant is a Sichuan restaurant located...
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Sandwich Los Angeles

Lost At Sea Albacore Tuna Melt [CLOSED]

Lost At Sea made me forget what I know about the tuna melt, a typically humble teaming of canned tuna, bright yellow cheese, and bagged bread. The seafood restaurant from chef Tim Carey and...
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Popsicle Los Angeles

Nomad Ice Pops Blackberry Honey Popsicle

Geoff Jennings set out to be a nomad, selling his seasonal popsicles by cart at concerts and events. Mobile vending still accounts for 65-70% of Nomad Ice Pops business. Thankfully for San Gabriel Valley...
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Dumplings Los Angeles

Bone Kettle Oxtail Dumplings

Komodo, an Asian fusion restaurant from chef Erwin Tjahyadi and business minded brother Eric, has earned a loyal following in Beverlywood and Venice. I’m always happy to eat their mochiko fried chicken, gambas al...
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Pork Los Angeles

Henry’s Cuisine Deep Fried Salted Pig Feet

In San Francisco, Chris Cosentino and Mark Pastore committed to producing “tasty salted pig parts” with their Boccalone salumi brand. In Alhambra, on the San Gabriel Valley’s western edge, Henry’s Cuisine takes the concept...
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