Nem Nuong Khanh Hoa Sour Sausage
This central Vietnamese restaurant has been open for five years in an Alhambra strip mall, and as we later learned, garnered praise from the likes of Noodle Whore and Jonathan Gold. Nem Nuong Khanh...
Behind the Taps: 38 Degrees Alehouse Co-Owner Clay Harding
For the second installment of the occasional series, “The Person Behind the Taps,” we head to Alhambra and 38 Degrees. I spoke with Clay Harding about the bounty of beers available to Angelenos, IPA’s...
Banh Mi My Tho Steamed Meatball Sandwich
The San Gabriel Valley is best known for regional Chinese food, but the sprawling area also hosts a number of viable Vietnamese options. Banh Mi My Tho, a nearly 17-year-old Alhambra sandwich shop named...
38 Degrees Ale House & Grill Debuts in Alhambra
Charlie’s Trio partners Chuck Fata, Mike Fata, Clay Harding and Brian Sugita opened 38 Degrees in downtown Alhambra on June 18. Yesterday, Harding discussed the concept, which the partners are hoping to replicate. He’s...
Lunasia: Clinging to Top Tier in Competitive L.A. Dim Sum Scene
At the end of December, the majority partner of Triumphal Palace transformed the lauded Alhambra restaurant into Lunasia Chinese Cuisine. Back then, Tony C. from SinoSoul was nice enough to help overcome my language...
Face Cafe is New Hong Kong-Style Coffee Shop in SGV [CLOSED]
Face Cafe is a large Hong Kong-style coffee shop that has replaced OK Café in Alhambra. At breakfast, expect “Hong Kong Breakfast Specials” like the Oatmeal, Avocado and Condensed Milk Sandwich ($4.95) and Fresh...
