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Mountain Views News Saturday, January 26, 2013

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GOOD FOOD & DRINK

Mountain Views News Saturday, January 26, 2013

FINE DINING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES
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 monies worth. I thought about changing the
name of the article to my money says, what do you think? I digress.

Beckham Grill has been around since 1977, originally named after owner Bob Beckham,
it was known as Bechkam Place. There are new owners but the management remains the
same. The restaurant by today’s standards is “Old School,” its not a dark restaurant but
shows in a 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 ($10.95). 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
($26.90 to $32.95) for the Crown Cut, on my visit I ordered the End Cut at ($27.50). 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 ($21.50), 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!!

Full Bar and Valet
Parking

Beckham Grill
77 W. Walnut
Pasadena. (626)
796-3399

TACO SOUP WITH GREEN
CHILES

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground beef

1/2 onion, chopped

1 (32 ounce) can tomato juice

2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (optional)

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained

1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and onion. Cook
and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard
any excess grease.

2. Stir the tomato juice, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, and green chiles into the skillet. Bring
to a simmer, then stir in the processed cheese food until melted, about 5 minutes.

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com

SIERRA MADRE GROCERY COMPANY INTRODUCES TWO NEW
BRUSCHETTA SALSA'S & A HEALTHY CHANGE

SIERRA MADRE GROCERY COMPANY is excited to introduce two new Bruschetta flavors to our
product line; Rustic Roasted Vegetable Bruschetta and Fruit 'n Fire Salsa! Our salsa recipes are naturally
low in sodium and some are gluten free. The company will NOW use Olive Oil! Additionally,
we are taking the peanuts out of our Sweet 'n Spicy Mountain Trail Mix to make the product more
allergen friendly.

Opening in early 2010 Sierra Madre Grocery Company has been growing as a specialty food company
to gourmet food stores, supermarkets and wineries. We are on the shelf in many of the San Gabriel
Valley Albertson's, Claro's Italian Markets and both of the San Antonio Wineries in Los Angeles and
Ontario. The company aims to increase the distribution of quality selections along with helping to
cultivate new relationships in 2013.

The current product line consists of Roasted Garlic and Olive Bruschetta Salsa, Black Bean & Corn
Salsa Madre, Sweet & Spicy Mountain Trail Mix, Sierra Seasoning Rub, Four Cheese & Olive Crisps,
Sierra Flatbread & Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spread.

FRESH: CELEBRATING THE TABLE

Cooking at the Arboretum

301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia 91007

$50 Arboretum members / $60 non-members

Reservations Required: Please call 626.821.4623

Steven Mary, Executive Chef of CATAL (a Patina Group Restaurant in Downtown Disney)

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

3-5pm

Through the years, Steven Mary has been an active and giving participant in many of the Arboretum’s
programs, and in particular has served as a role model and chef for all the children in our Roots and
Shoots Children’s program. In addition, he has delighted many adults with his delicious and innovative
classes here. In between all of his Arboretum volunteering, he has also been a chef under Craig
Strong at the Ritz Carlton/Langham Hotel, Executive Chef of Pinot Bistro in the valley, and is now
Executive Chef of CATAL in Downtown Disney. Call now for reservations as this class fills quickly,
and is limited in size. Chef’s menu includes:

Coq Au Vin

Tuscan Cabbage

Roasted Root Vegetables

Cauliflower “Risotto”, Preserved Lemon, Blistered Grapes

Lavender Panna Cotta, Blackberry Caramel

Sponsored by CATAL Restaurant, part of the Patina Restaurant Group

www.patinagroup.com

Happy Valentine’s DayCelebrate Love and Friendship in the perfect cup of tea. In a romantic, peaceful setting.
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