Mountain Views News          Saturday, May 14, 2016

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FOOD AND DRINK

Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 14, 2016 


I’ve got mine and you might have one too. A 
child that is ready to spread their wings in the 
free world and graduate college. Did I say the 
word “child”? I should say adults ready to pay 
their own way, so why not spring for one last 
meal? Okay where do we dine? Lucky enough 
for us there are many choices in the area. This 
list includes high school graduation parties 
though let’s remember the legal drinking age in 
California is 21.

 Robins Woodfire BBQ in East Pasadena has a 
private party room that can seat up to fifty guests; 
the food is great and will for sure have something 
for everyone. Beef Ribs, chicken, Salads and 
plenty of housemade desserts. Looking to do 
it Hawaiian style? The Canoe House in South 
Pasadena has a private room that can 
hold up to 40 guests, the menu is fun with 
chicken wings, poke, sliders/ burgers and a 
fried rice. Wear your Hawaiian shirts have 
some fun. Not too far from Pasadena is the 
San Antonio Winery, yes they make wine 
their but they also have a large dining area 
at the Maddalena Restaurant plus smaller 
party rooms. Traditional Italian dishes you 
won’t go wrong with their Lasagna, Pasta, 
fish and deli sandwiches, for the adults in 
the crowd you can take a tour of the winery 
and taste a bit of the vino. Want to go 
upscale? Parkway Grill has a small room that 
can hold twenty guests comfortably; Parkway 
is often referred to as the Spago of the east 
and for good reason, always rated very highly 
by many established reviewers. Steaks, fish 
and an assortment of California style pizzas. 
Mijares Restaurant in Pasadena has been 
serving area residents for over 90 years and are 
very experienced with large parties, sit down or 
buffet style I would estimate they can hold up 
to 100 of your family members. Trational tacos, 
enchiladas and salads. Lat but not least Panda 
INN Chinese cuisine at it’s best , the restaurants 
has back rooms that can close for as few as 20 
people or open up to as many as 40 people get a 
few lazy susans order up and share. Most area 
hotels have their own catering departments that 
can assist you in your needs

 Fair warning: These rooms and halls fill 
up quick so call ahead and make a deal!! 
Congratulations.

Robins Wood Fire BBQ 395 N. Rosemead. 
Pasadena (626) 351-8885

Canoe House 805 Fair Oaks So. Pasadena (626) 
799-4169

San Antonio Winery 737 Lamar St. DTLA (323) 
223-1401

Parkway Grill 510 S. Arroyo Pkwy Pasadena 
(626) 795-1001

Mijares 145 Palmetto Dr. Pasadena (626) 
794-6674

Panda Inn 3488 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena (626) 
793-7300

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com


Julie’s Favorite Family Recipes

APPLE CRISP WITH OAT TOPPING

Ingredients

6 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced. 2 tablespoons white sugar.1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 

1 cup brown sugar. 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats .3/4 cup all-purpose flour. 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 cup cold butter 

Directions

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 

 Toss apples with white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl to coat; pour into a 9-inch 
square baking dish.

 Mix brown sugar, oats, flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a separate bowl. 

 Use a pastry cutter or 2 forks to mash cold butter into the oats mixture until the mixture resembles 
coarse crumbs; spread over the apples to the edges of the baking dish. Pat the topping gently until even.

 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and sides are bubbling, about 40 minutes.

Optional accompaniments would be caramel sauce, ice cream, and whipped cream.

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