Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, April 29, 2017

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FOOD AND DRINK & MORE

Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 29, 2017 

THE GREAT RACE PLACE JUST GOT 
BETTER. 

For those of us that know the area the 100 to 1 club just 
East of the track was a great place to hang out after the races, 
catch a ballgame and maybe belt out your favorite Karaoke 
tune. Since closed but the namesake lives on right here 
at the Santa Anita race Track, The 100 to 1 Club. Perched 
over Santa Anita’s heart-pounding first turn, the revamped 
luxury space offers panoramic views of the entire racetrack 
and allows guests to experience world class Thoroughbred 
racing in a sleek lounge-style atmosphere. 

The new 100 to 1 Club spans 4,000 square feet at the first 
turn of the track, in an area formerly known as The Gallop Out (I called it Margie’s bar). The space underwent 
extensive renovations over the past seven months, including an architecture overhaul that added terraced 
seating, eliminated exterior walls and elevated the main floor to maximize race day sightlines. 

Overseen by LA-based design firm Studio Antares, the 100 to 1 Club’s on-trend redesign evokes the track’s 
rich Los Angeles history and its long-held position as the West Coast Jewel of American Thoroughbred racing. 
Overhead exposed steel infrastructure meets original curved concrete walls with hexagon shaped windows. 
Throne-like banquette seating set beneath the architectural base of Santa Anita’s iconic spire create unexpected 
focal points within in the space. 

Race Fans are greeted by a bar area lit with an historic neon sign, which is original to the space and dates back to 
the 1930’s – the glory days of Santa Anita Park. The former concrete parapet in front of the space was replaced 
with glass partition, flooding the club with sunlight and opening views to the action below. Private bar and 
wagering machines separate a 50-75 person suite with outdoor, covered seating and top shelf amenities. 

Set three floors above Santa Anita’s first turn, the club rests at the building’s closest proximity to the race track, 
creating an exhilarating and engaging space where fans of all ages feel they are part of the action.

The 100 to 1 Club is the latest space to be unveiled as part of Santa Anita Park’s ongoing renovation and 
refurbishment. The multi-year and multi-million-dollar undertaking has modernized the park and added elite 
new spaces aimed at introducing Santa Anita Park and the Sport of Kings to a new generation of race fans. 

On my name visit I plan to check out their Sunday Brunch, I can’t predict all the winners in each race but I have 
a tip that this going to be a winner!

Join me this Sunday at 5 PM for Dining with Dills on KLAA AM 830. 

Save the date the Taste of Duarte is coming soon. May 29th


TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com


SPECIAL MENU ITEMS OFFERED DURING PASADENA 
RESTAURANT WEEK APRIL 30TH TO MAY 5TH

PASADENA, CA-During Pasadena Restaurant Week, 
the local dining community offers special preparations, 
innovative meals and great deals on two-course lunch 
and three-course dinner menus. The 2017 event, which 
runs from April 30th to May 5th, brings special menus 
from some of Pasadena’s favorite dining destinations. 
(Note-some restaurants may not participate on May 5th 
due to Cinco de Mayo events.)

 Chef Akira Hirose of Maison Akira is offering 
Homemade Duck Pate with Roasted Baby Carrots or 
Corn Lobster Bisque followed by Mediterranean Loup 
de Mer in a Chardonnay Ikura Sauce of Beef Short Rib 
Bourguinon with Mixed Vegetable and Matcha Crème 
Brulee and Flourless Lime Cake for dessert at $45 per 
person. For $20, Plate 38 is serving a lunch of Roasted 
Tomato Bisque or Endive, Traviso and Wild Rockot 
Salad, followed by an entrée of House Made Capellini 
Pasta, any of their burgers or Achiote Marinated Fish 
Tacos. Gourmet dinner options at Plate 38 include 
Oxtail and Charred Octopus Stuffed Bone Marrow 
or Warm Vichyssoise followed be entrée offerings 
including Smoked Jalapeno and Miso Marinated Black 
Cod and Prime Coulette Steak with dessert of Chocolate 
Praline Cake or Warm Apple and White Chocolate 
Bread Pudding, priced at $45 per person.

 At Celestino, Calogero Drago is serving Zuppetta di 
Calamari (calamari stew with cannellini beans & sage) 
or Carpaccio di Bue con Arugula (beef carpaccio with 
arugula and shaved parmigiano) among the appetizer 
choices, followed by an entrée choices that include 
Scaloppine di Pollo con funghi (Chicken Scaloppine 
with Mushroom sauce) or Risotto al Nero di Seppie con 
scampi e Capesante (Squid in Risotto with Shrimp and 
Scallops) followed by dessert choices including Sorbetti 
misti and Cannoli alla Siciliana. For lunch, Sushi Roko 
in Old Pasadena offers Seared Salmon Sashimi, Organic 
kale Salad or Fried Calamari appetizers with a Six Piece 
Sushi Assortment and Spicy Tuna Roll, Sea bass Sliders 
or Ji-Dori Free Range Chicken with a Mini Chocolate 
Volcano with Vanilla Ice Cream or Sorbet and Fresh 
Fruit for dessert, for $20 per person.

 The Terrace at the Langham Huntington Hotel offers 
a $36 dinner menu that features Crispy Brussels, Grilled 
Asparagus or market Lettuce Salad appetizer, red 
Snapper, Lomo Saltado or Ricotta Gnocchi entrees and 
Caramel Apple Cheesecake, Strawberry Crème Brulee 
Macaroon or White Chocolate Raspberry Almond 
Log for dessert. POP Champagne offers a $36 dinner 
menu featuring Truffle Mac ‘N Cheese, Herb Shrimp, 
Champagne Chicken or Filet Mignon (for an additional 
$5) entrees. The entrée options at Vertical Wine Bistro 
include Rack of lamb, Saffron Couscous and Brick 
Chicken for $45 per person.

 At Del Frisco’s Grille the $45 dinner menu includes 
appetizers of Cheesesteak Eggrolls or Deviled Eggs, 
entrees of Prime Beef Short Rib Stroganoff or Mesquite 
Smoked Pork Chop with Turtle Cheesecake, Salted 
Caramel Pudding jar or Nutella Bread Pudding for 
dessert. Green Street Restaurant is offering a $32 dinner 
menu that includes appetizers of Corn Chowder or 
Chicken Posole Soup, a Small Caesar Salad or Small 
Green Street Salad with main course offerings including 
Steak and Dianne, Ginger Flank Steak or Snapper with 
Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette and Green Street Carrot 
Cake or Green Street Brownie for dessert.

Three new Pasadena restaurants are also offering specials 
during Pasadena Restaurant Week. Alma de la Rosa in 
Old Pasadena has a Caesar with Pepitas for Two with an 
entrée of Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Avocado Butter, 
Pickled Chiles, Cucumbers and a dessert of Mexican 
Chocolate Terrine and Cardamom Ice Cream for $45 
per person. Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar 
offers Lobster Bisque or Potato Leek soup followed by an 
entrée of Porcini Crusted Filet Mignon or Classic Cobb 
Salad paired with either shrimp, crabmeat or chicken 
with a choice of either NY Cheesecake or Creme Brulee 
for dessert, all for $35. For $20, True Food Kitchen 
offers a lunch that may include Edamame Dumplings or 
Chioggia Beet Bruschetta and a Grilled Chicken Salad 
or Grilled Fish Tacos.

Prices quoted do not include tax, gratuity or beverages.

 All of the dining options can be found at 
pasadenarestaurantweek.com/restaurants. 

 All restaurant, menu, pricing and cuisine information 
is available by downloading the Pasadena Restaurant 
Week app for iPhone or Android smart phone. Everyone 
who downloads the app is entered for a chance to win 
delicious prizes during Pasadena Restaurant Week.

 This year's participants include some Pasadena 
favorites:

 Alma de la Rosa

 Bistro 45

 Cafe Bizou

 Cameron's Seafood

 Celestino Ristorante and Bar

 Central Park Restaurant

 Constance Perry's at the DustD2 Hotel Constance

 Del Frisco's Grille

 Dog Haus Biergarten

 Du-par's Pasadena

 Equator by Edwin Mills

 El Cholo Cafe

 Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar

 Green Street Restaurant

 Kathleen's

 Madeline Garden Bistro

 Maison Akira

 Plate 38

 POP Champagne and Dessert Bar

 Ruth's Chris Steak House

 Sorriso/Bar Celona

 Sushi Roku

 The Terrace at the Langham Huntington Hotel

 True Food Kitchen

 Umami Burger

 Vertical Wine Bistro

Pasadena Restaurant Week is organized by the Pasadena 
Chamber of Commerce with our restaurant members. 
Gold Sponsors include the City of Pasadena, The 
Pasadena Star-News and Wells Fargo. Silver Sponsor is 
the Pasadena Convention and Visitor Bureau/Pasadena 
Convention Center. Media sponsors include Outfront 
Media/JCDecaux and Pasadena NOW.

Restaurants are being added daily. For up-to-date 
information, visit www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com 
or check out the mobile app.

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