Der Wolfskopf
The beer from foreign shores has to deal with travel times and freshness issues, which is a problem, but lately, I have noticed that some beers from Germany and Europe have gotten short shrift. With...
Craftsman Brewing Mesa Verde
When Craftsman Brewing founder Mark Jilg and his team release a sour beer, do the right thing and seek it out immediately. The meticulous Pasadena brewer, who excels with traditional brewing styles, frequently produces...
Union Pasadena Sea Urchin Risotto
Old Pasadena is inching its way toward critical mass when it comes to culinary viability, and not just with craft beer and specialty coffee, which are more than plentiful. Thanks to restaurants like Osawa,...
The Royce Potato Puree
It should be a given that a steakhouse serves high quality meat, and cuts that you can’t typically buy at your local supermarket, big box store, or butcher shop. What separates steakhouses for me...
Picnik Three Bean Stew
Growing up in New Jersey, I never had picnics with jagerwurst, sardines, and craft beer. I also didn’t spell picnic with a K. Clearly, this picnic idea needs rethinking, and Eduardo Ruiz, a Corazon...
Haven Brewing Beer Flight [CLOSED]
When Wil Dee, Ace Patel and chef Greg Daniels expanded on the success of their Old Towne Orange gastropub with an even bigger Haven Gastropub (and house-brewed beer) in Old Pasadena, the trio was...
