Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 13, 2013

GOOD FOOD & DRINK

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 13, 2013 


Rumors?

Where there is smoke there is fire. Well, okay, I hope there is no fire. Panda Inn in Ontario just 
completed a renovation, I hear it looks great. My sources tell me that a similar plan is slated for this 
summer in Pasadena. Oh no, where will I go for my Summer Mai Tais? One good place is the Canoe 
House in South Pasadena. Owner Dave Yost after much prodding from yours truly has beefed up 
the pour to a 15 oz Mai Tai. I still love the ones at Islands Restaurant and Trader Vic’s Mai Tais are 
legendary, but the Canoe House is coming on strong. I’m headed to Santa Barbara for a few days, 
anyone interested in joining me. Here are the details.

Wine and Women Wine Tasting Wednesday

Is that enough W’s for you? Join Winemaker 
Chrissy Whittmann of Wild Horse Winery at the 
Montecito Vons at 3 PM to 7 PM. Chrissy will be 
discussing Wild Horse Wine and her entry into the world of wine making. This is a taste the wine 
before you by event. So, not only can you pick the Winemakers brain and learn about wine. You can also 
purchase the wine at one time only substantial savings. Toma Restaurant will be also there sampling 
food from their menu. Food Adventurer Peter Dills from KABC Talk Radio will host the event. It 
is absolutely free so please stop by!

Vons 3 PM to 7 PM. 

1040 Coast Village Rd. 

Montecito (805) 969-2112

Complimentary Samples

First Impressions

Stopped by the new Pasadena 
Noodle Grill last week, had a bowl 
of the Steak Pho, not bad and for 
$6.55 a good lunch. Located at 
the new Vons Shopping Center 
Colorado at Sierra Madre. It must 
be good all the employees were 
eating!

Tune into Dining with Dills Radio 
Program Sunday at 5 PM 790 
KABC

STRAWBERRY 

CHICKEN SALAD

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup bottled poppy-seed dressing 

1/4 cup minced green onions 

3 tbsp chopped fresh basil 

1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 

4 cups chopped cooked chicken 

2 cups diced fresh strawberries 

Salt to taste 

1 cup chopped toasted pecans 

DIRECTIONS

Stir together poppy-seed dressing, minced green onions, chopped fresh basil, and 
freshly ground pepper in a large bowl. Fold in chicken and strawberries; add salt to 
taste. Cover and chill 2 hours. Stir in pecans just before serving.


A BITE OF CHINA IS COMING 

California State University Long Beach will hold the Chinese Food and 
Culture Festival from April 22 - 25, 2013. 

The Opening Ceremony will held on April 22, 
2013, and will include presentations and remarks 
by CSULB leadership and Chinese dignitaries. 
The ceremony will also include Chinese musical 
performances and a Bian Lian (face-changing) 
performance. Immediately following the ceremony 
there will be a Chinese banquet in the University 
Student Union Ballroom.

Martin Yan and his team of chefs will select the best 
ingredients and prepare an authentic meal featuring 
regional Chinese cuisine. The evening will also 
include live Chinese music. 

The event, which is an activity in the @CHINA 
series, is intended to introduce students to Chinese 
food culture and local customs. The festival will 
also feature a contest for local college students to 
create a promotional plan for the popular Chinese 
Television documentary series, “A Bite of China”, to 
an American audience. 

China is a country rich in culinary traditions and this 
seven-part documentary series offers insights into 
the geographical, historical and cultural dimensions 
of what the Chinese people eat while learning about 
Chinese culture through its cuisine. 

The festival presents an opportunity for five participants to win amazing prizes by developing and 
submitting a marketing plan for promoting A Bite of China to American audiences. Participating 
CSULB students and community members will learn about Chinese culture and cuisine while 
showcasing their creativity and marketing skills.

Seating for the banquet is limited. If you wish to attend, please visit: www.ccpe.csulb.edu/chinesefcf, 
download the @China app to reserve tickets.


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SIERRA MADRE FARMERS MARKET 

The Sierra Madre Farmer’s Market hours have changed to 3:00pm through 7:00pm every Wednesday 
in fall and winter. Vendors include Dry Dock which has fresh and wild caught fish, Rustic Loaf 
with artisan breads, Cutie Pie with fresh pies and much more!

For those interested in being a vendor contact Melissa Farwell with Raw Inspirations at 818-591-
8161 ext. 806.