Mountain Views News          Saturday, May 29, 2010

Good Food and Drink

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Mountain Views News Saturday, May 29, 2010

TABLE FOR TWO 

By Peter Dills

Beckham Grill

 I am fully aware that times are tough and when you are going to spend 
your hard earned dough, you want to feel that you got your money’s worth. 
I thought about changing the name of the article to, “My Money Says … “. 
What do you think?  But I digress.

 

 Beckham Grill has been around since 1977. Originally named after owner 
Bob Beckham, it was known as Beckham Place. There are new owners, but the management remains 
the same. The restaurant by today’s standards is “Old School.” It’s not a dark restaurant, but is cozy 
and faintly lit. The Bar, or “The Crown Room,” as it is familiarly known, is illuminated by the burst 
of a fireplace. There’s an old Car decorating the outside, and a 1960s English style Telephone Booth 
starts you on a journey. Often I come to Beckham to sit in the bar by the fireplace, a soothing respite. 
Beckham Grill has an item which seems simple enough in the description, but I don’t know of any 
other restaurant in Pasadena that serves it... Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Capers ($9.50). Seriously, 
I could order a double and have that alone for dinner, it’s that good. That may not be your cup of tea, 
so, maybe you are here for meat?  Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef is the specialty, always has been, and I 
suspect always will be. Prices are ($23.50 to $32.95) for the Crown Cut; on my visit I ordered the End 
Cut ($26.75). All the aforementioned items come with Yorkshire pudding, creamed Corn and creamed 
spinach. 

 The menu is skillfully represented with fish, meat, duck, steak and salad.  My dinner companion, 
Mike Bingley from Charter Cable, had the Duck for ($19.95), he gave it two thumbs up.  No room for 
dessert on this visit, but next time for sure.  

 

 If it’s a drink by the fireplace or a game of darts with 
some special friends, you may want to consider “Old 
School” dining. On Tuesday Nights all entrees are 
discounted at least 20%. Bloody Marvelous!!

Beckham Grill 77 W. Walnut Pasadena. Full Bar and 
Valet Parking. (626) 796-3399

SAKE AND THE CITY – 

Spring 2010 Sake Tasting Events

 The Sake Institute of America, Japon Bistro and Japan 
Prestige Sake International presents the kick-off of this 
years’ Sake Season with the unveiling of the long awaited 
“Spring Nama Collection”. The “Spring Name Collection” 
features Star Rabbit, Moon Rabbit, Otokoyama, and 
Urakasumi & Gokyo paired with a Chefs’ Choice menu. 
(Chefs’ Choice of any of the following: Alaskan Snow 
Crab Tempura, Stuffed Mushrooms, Eggrolls, Dumplings, 
Skewers, Salmon Cerviche, Crispy Rice, Mini-Handrolls, 
Seafood Pasta, Stuffed Shishito Peppers)

 The “Collection” also includes award winning sushi 
from Japon Bistro’s Michelin Recommended Chefs. As the only Master Sake Sommelier from Japan, 
Yuji Matsumoto has what it takes to bring Sake to the forefront of alcoholic beverage choices in the USA. 
Yuji Matsumoto is the “Rock Star” of Sake. As a former restaurant owner, founder of the California 
Sushi Academy and Strategic Marketing Manager for a major Japanese Food & Beverage distributor, 
Yuji demonstrates a superior technical knowledge of Sake and bridges the gap with Western Cuisines 
& cultures through the “ism of Sake.” 

www.sakeinstituteofamerica.com

 The Next Sake Tasting is scheduled for June 2nd at 6:30 pm. Cost for the sake-tasting course is 
($45.00).

 Japon Bistro 927 E. Colorado Blvd. (626) 744-1751

 What is your favorite sushi spot? Email me at thechefknows@yahoo.com. 


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