Mountain Views News          Saturday, November 6, 2010

GOOD FOOD & DRINK

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 Mountain Views News Saturday, November 6, 2010


by Peter Dills

 Yes, you read the by-line correctly. Believe it 
or not, there are a swath of restaurants nestled 
in our glorious San Gabriel Valley where you 
can pay like a pauper and eat like a prince. Just 
opened in Altadena is the 
El Patron with owner Alex 
Cortes; his Mexican Food 
hits hard enough to bust 
a piñata!!! It happens that 
Alex also teaches boxing at 
the Villa Park Recreational 
Center. There are many 
traditional dishes on the 
menu, so I went with the Camarones Rancheros 
($9.99). An exceptional combination of flavors. 
They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 
It is a favorite stop for the local Sheriff’s station 
folks. Hey, arrest me, if you don’t agree with 
me.

Robin’s Woodfire BBQ has been serving 
the best BBQ in the San Gabriel Valley for 
years. Robin Salzer has a reduced menu that 
is available for lunch and dinner for ($9.99). 
It comes with a side of your choice: beans, 
coleslaw, or his incredible mashed potatoes. 
Entrees include Tri Tip, Spare Ribs and 
Chicken. Ask Robin to show you his smoker. 
The meat at Robin’s is real BBQ and never 
touches gas. Beer on tap includes Pabst and a 
Texas import, Shiner Bock. Decide to eat at the 
bar and get $1 off selected draft beer. Yes, you 
know where I am sitting.

Hot Diggity Dog!!! Check out the brand 
spakin’ new Dog Haus on North Hill St. in 
Pasadena. So many condiments (toppings) 
that Susan, our editor, would have to expand 
this article to three pages. Where else can you 
get a house-made corn dog? I opted for the 
Spicy Italian Sausage with Deli Mustard and 
caramelized onions. If you are a dog fan, then 
this is the spot. I love the Buns; they use real 
Hawaiian Hot Dog Buns, and next time, I will 
order it non-toasted.

There you go, three eateries for under $10!!!! 

El Patron, 2555 N. Lake Ave., Altadena, 
(626) 296-2818 www.elpatronline.com

Robin’s Woodfire Grille, 395 N. Rosemead, 
Pasadena, (626) 351-8885 www.robinsmenu.
com

Dog Haus, 105 N. Hill St., Pasadena, www.
doghausdogs.com 

For more great discoveries stay tuned to my 
Radio Show on KABC Talk Radio 790, plus I’m 
on Charter Cable every Saturday Night at 7 PM. 

Eat Well!


THE CHEF KNOWS

Cafe 322 - 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. - Sierra Madre. CA

Phone (626) 836-5414 Fax: (626) 836-5787 


Let Bean Town help you bring a taste of home to your holidays. 

 We bake all of our offered baked goods, right 
here in our kitchen so that you can share with 
your family and friends something that is both 
delicious and made with care and love – which is 
what we all look for, especially this time of year! 

Our apple pies are made from organic apples that 
are brought in from a farm called Riley’s, at Los 
Rios Rancho in Yucaipa. Three types of apples 
go into the creation of our specialty pies, Granny 
Smith, Jonagold and Rome Beauty or Winesap. 
Each pie is crowned with a crumble topping, 
which makes for a much lighter pie. We offer our 
signature apple pies in both regular, and sugar 
free. 

 But, apples pies are just the beginning of our 
homemade selections. On the pie front, we also 
carry a pumpkin and a regular or sugar free 
peach/berry pie. 

 The Bean Town Bakery case also offers an 
assortment of delectable bars, including pumpkin, 
fudge brownie and a low fat fruit option. 

 Our carrot cake and various cheesecakes are 
a local favorite, and one must not forget the 
infamous chocolate layer cake which has a “to die 
for” reputation – you have to taste it to believe it! 

Did we mention the cupcakes? 

 The red velvet and chocolate are fan favorites, 
and baked daily. But this time of year our kitchen 
gets a’buzz creating Bean Town’s themed holiday 
cupcakes. hey go fast and you don’t want to miss 
them, so be sure to order now! 

 We also carry a complete line of cookies. Our 
daily variety consists of chocolate chip, chocolate 
chip pecan, peanut butter, oatmeal and every 
kids’ favorite, M&M’s®. 

 We are taking orders now for the holidays! 
Please place your holiday orders early. 

BEANTOWN COFFEE HOUSE & CATERING

45 N. BALDWIN AVE. SIERRA MADRE

626-355-1596


Owner Matt Krantz displays a fresh baked apple pie.


New Management for Local Eatery

One of Sierra Madre’s 
favorite restaurants, 
CHARCUTERIE, 
has changed its 
management team. 
Current owner, Scott 
May, right, has added 
Chef Curt Gladden 
to the menu! In 
addition to bringing 
his 

culinary skills to the 
restaurant, he will 
help manage the day 
to day operations.

 By the way, you can 
order a complete 
Thanksgiving Dinner

for you family now! 
(See below)

Photo by S. Henderson


SIERRA 
MADRE 
WOMAN’S 
CLUB

34TH ANNUAL 
PRAYER 
BREAKFAST

 
As Thanksgiving 
approaches, the Sierra 
Madre Woman’s Club 
invites the community to 
attend their 34th annual 
Prayer Breakfast on 
Wednesday, November 
17, from 8 to 9 a.m. in 
the Essick House, their 
historic clubhouse. Essick 
House is located at 550 
W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in 
Sierra Madre.

 Club members prepare 
a sit down breakfast 
and there is no charge. 
Members of the local 
clergy, who have accepted 
the invitation to attend, 
will provide spiritual 
nourishment, each 
presenting a brief seasonal 
message.

 The event begins very 
promptly and those 
attending should arrive 
by 7:45 a.m. Reservations 
are needed. Please call 
355-5528.

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