Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 21, 2013

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FOOD & DRINK

Mountain Views-News Saturday, September 21, 2013 


FIRST IMPRESSION

New York Deli

A deli in Pasadena? Others have tried, many have 
failed - remember Jerry’s Famous Deli? A pretty 
good sandwich I thought, but if Jerry’s can’t stick 
around long enough for the paint to dry, how can 
a deli off the beaten path of the hustle and bustle 
of the Old Pasadena Strip make it? I sure hope 
they do! Their website says if you haven’t tried a 
New York Deli Sandwich you haven’t eaten at a 
real deli. Hmmm… what exactly a “real deli” is I 
am not sure. I picture an old Jewish lady slicing 
brisket in the back or a place like Billy’s Deli in 
Glendale where the waitress snidely tells you to 
hurry up and make up your mind. New York Deli 
hails from Torrance, and opened with a full bar 
and a refrigeration section that reminds me of the 
local supermarket. I like the look of this place - it’s sleek, clean and fun. 

The menu itself, thank goodness, is relatively simple. Prices range from $9 to “the sky’s the limit”, but 
I like that. You can get a triple-decker if you’d like, but my lunch companion and I kept it simple. I 
went for the brisket sandwich ($9.95) and he went for the turkey sandwich ($9.95). The brisket was 
sliced a little too thin for my taste and was a tad bit dry, but he liked the turkey, and both of us, in true 
deli style, took half our sandwiches home. The sides were a real nice plus - I ordered the cucumber 
salad (nothing fancy here, but real good). There are other popular sandwiches places in Pasadena like 
the Pasadena Sandwich Co., and heck Whole Foods does a pretty decent sandwich as well. Is this the 
best sandwich I have ever tasted? No, but I do want to return for the Matzo Ball soup ($6.50), now 
that’s a deli entrée!! Service was above average, we never had to ask for water, and the server actually 
asked how we were doing. Tip: order a Dr. Brown’s Cherry Soda - now we’re talking!! They’ve got a 
nice beer selection, plus happy hour from 4 to 7 PM.

New York Deli, 25 N. Raymond Ave. Breakfast, lunch, dinner

(626) 578-0010

Last chance !! Taste of Arcadia is this Monday at the Arboretum. 5:30 PM I sure 
hope to see you there. Please tune into my radio show Sunday at 5 PM KABC 790 
AM.


LOADED SLOW COOKER 
BAKED POTATOES

INGREDIENTS

4 medium russet potatoes 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

10 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 

1 bunch broccoli, cut into small florets, stalks peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 

Salt and pepper 

1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth, hot 

2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt, room temperature 

DIRECTIONS

1. Wrap each potato in foil and place in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until 
potatoes are tender, 8 hours.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook 2 minutes, then add 
broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 8 
minutes.

3. Split potatoes, scoop out flesh, and transfer to a medium bowl, reserving skins. Add broth and 
yogurt to bowl, then season with salt and pepper and stir until combined; divide among potato 
skins. Top each stuffed potato with broccoli mixture.

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com


BEER, BRATS & BINGO - Friday, October 18, 2013

HARVEST FESTIVAL - Saturday, October 19, 2013

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Come and Join the Fun!

Great Rides – Ferris Wheel, Tea Cups, Obstacle Course,

 Video Game Truck, Eurobungee, Super Slide!

Silent and Live Auction Live Music and DJ

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Beer Garden with Televised Football Games!

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