Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 18, 2010

GOOD FOOD & DRINK

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Mountain Views News Saturday, September 18, 2010

Fu Shing Restaurant 

Lobster Heaven Revisited

 If you have listened to my radio show on KABC 790, you know that I 
love seafood and great values!!! King Crab Legs are one of my favorite 
dishes. A close second has to be Main Lobster. Over the years you may 
have heard my mantra, “Lobster is lobster, as long as it is fresh, so why 
over pay?”

 
The Fu Shing Restaurant in East Pasadena, like many Chinese restaurants, 
offers a nice selection of seafood items, one being a live Maine Lobster. 
Fu Shing and Chef Felix Chang serve it three different ways: Steamed (my choice), with garlic 
or sesame style. The last two are cooked in a wok and served cut-up, or can be ordered whole. If 
you are a lobster-lover like I am, the price is right - usually about ($1) or ($2) above market price, 
depending on the season. Owner Cindy Chang doesn’t mind if you order two plates. No limit 
restrictions here. At this week’s writing, the price is ($14.99) a pound. I have had the lobster at the 
Palm Restaurant in West Hollywood and this is every bite its equal.

 
Another good bet is the Explorer Dinner. This multi-course dinner for four showcases some of 
Fu Shing’s best dishes. As of this writing, it is ($23) per person. You begin with a cold appetizer, 
a salad and a hot wonton appetizer with real crabmeat in a tangy chili paste. Next item arriving 
at the table is the South Seas Seafood Fire Pot with five different seafood items. The main course 
includes Jumbo Scallops, Fire Cracker Lamb, Mayo Shrimp with 
Longan, Macadamia Nut Chicken, fresh catfish and a Buddhist 
Feast in a Noodle basket with fresh vegetables. For dessert, they 
offer an assortment of interesting items. Please go to http://www.
fu-shing.com for an updated menu and prices.

 
Bonus: Of course, Fu Shing offers many Chinese entrees. If 
you like sizzling rice soup, order it here: it is very good.

 
The restaurant features a patio, with private party room 
upstairs. Price per entree ranges from ($13.95) to ($20). Casual 
dress. Reservations are suggested, especially for the Explorer 
Dinner feast. Plenty of free parking.


Fu Shing Restaurant, 2960 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena. (626) 
792-8898. Daily 11:30 AM to 10 PM. 

 Join me for the Taste of Arcadia, Monday, September 20, at the 
Arboretum. Hours are 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Over 35 restaurants 
will be handing out their best cuisine samples. Proceeds benefit The 
Red Cross, Foothill Unity Center and The Arboretum Foundation. 
Please call (626) 447-2159. 


Cafe322 - 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. - Sierra Madre, CA 91024 
- Phone (626) 836-5414 Fax: (626) 836-5787 


Peter Dills, shown here with Chef Allen from the Cooking Camp, volunteered his expertise 
at the Taste of Sierra Madre last Saturday. Photo by Chris Bertrand


Firehouse Chili - A Real Taste of Sierra Madre!

Sierra Madre Fire Chief Steve Heydorff and Firefighter Charlie Childs, along with 
their ‘helpers’ show off their trophy for their gourmet Firehouse Chii! It was yummy! 
Photo by Chris Bertrand

Fun Stuff you 
can Expect at the 
Festival: 

•Stroll the grounds 
of the beautiful 
Arboretum and 
Botanical Garden

•Tram Tours of the 
entire 127 Acres

•Experience wines from California and 
around the world

•Learn about and taste cheeses from 
California and beyond

•Dine at communal tables while enjoying 
your wine or scope an area underneath 
one of the umbrellas

•Challenge your friends for a game of 
Bocci Ball, Horse Shoes, Ultimate golf 
challenge or just throw around the Frisbee

•Most of all RELAX with friends on the 
Arboretum's grass while enjoying some 
vino and listening to some of the area 
most renowned musical artist—from jazz 
to funk, to blues and salsa

•Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy 
the experience under the stars

The Pasadena 
Wine Festival

Los Angeles Arboretum 

Saturday October 9, 2010 

2:00 pm to 10 pm.