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FOOD - DRINK -FUN

 Mountain Views NewsSaturday, July 27, 2024

THE TASTING ROOM


DID SOMEONE SAY HAPPY HOUR?

MERCADO SOUTH LAKE

Mercado on South Lake Avenue in Pasadena is 
the go-to spot for an exceptional Happy Hour 
experience. With a perfect blend of affordable 
drinks, delicious food, and a welcoming 
atmosphere, Mercado offers great value and a 
memorable time.

Mercado’s bar area is stylish and inviting, creating 
the perfect setting for a relaxing Happy Hour. The 
contemporary decor, warm lighting, and vibrant 
energy make it an ideal spot to unwind after a long 
day or kick off an evening out with friends.

HAPPY HOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Running from 3 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, Mercado’s Happy Hour 
features a fantastic selection of discounted drinks and appetizers that cater to a 
variety of tastes.

Drinks:

• Tecate Beer: $4 - A classic choice for beer lovers, offering great value.
• Mercado Margarita: $8 - A refreshing blend of premium tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave, this 
margarita is a crowd favorite and a great deal during Happy Hour.
• House Wine: $7 - Red and white options available, perfect for wine enthusiasts.
• Draft Beers: $7 - A variety of local and imported beers on tap, ensuring there’s something for 
everyone.
• Specialty Cocktails: $10 - Creative cocktails featuring seasonal ingredients and unique twists on 
traditional recipes.


Appetizers:

• Lela’s Ground Beef Tacos: A must-try, these tacos are packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned 
ground beef.
• Lobster Taco with Mexican Slaw: A delightful combination of succulent lobster and fresh slaw, 
offering a unique and tasty option.
• Carnitas Tacos: Ideal for sharing, these tacos are a winner with their tender, flavorful pork.
• Vegan Choices: Mercado also offers many vegan options during Happy Hour, ensuring there’s 
something for everyone to enjoy.


Service

The service at Mercado is consistently excellent, with attentive and knowledgeable staff. General Manager 
Glenn is often present, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and well-cared-for. His dedication to 
hospitality enhances the overall Happy Hour experience.

Patio Dining

One of the highlights of Mercado is its inviting patio. Equipped with misters to keep the area cool, the 
patio offers a pleasant outdoor dining experience, even on warm days. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy your 
Happy Hour drinks and appetizers while taking in the fresh air.

Final Thoughts

Mercado on South Lake Avenue excels in creating an outstanding Happy Hour experience. With its 
inviting atmosphere, fantastic drink specials, delicious appetizers, and exceptional service, it’s a prime 
spot in Pasadena to relax and enjoy some quality time. Whether you’re a fan of Happy Hour or simply 
appreciate a well-crafted drink, Mercado is sure to impress.

• Address: 140 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
• Phone Number: 626-345-5778



HOT WEATHER NEEDS VIBRANT, 
CRISP, AND FRESH WINE.

I’m Gustavo Lira, Tasting Room Manager 
and Wine Buyer at The Bottle Shop in 
Sierra Madre with another wine and 
spirits selection. 

If the hot weather is going to stick around, 
then we might as well make the best of it 
and drink a vibrant, crisp, and refreshing 
wine. The Colleleva Verdicchio dei 
Castelli di Jesi, Marche 2022 is just the 
wine for this hot weather.

Colleleva was founded in 1984. It’s located 
on the Adriatic coast between Emilia-
Romagna and Abruzzo. The winery is 
near the town of Jesi which is famous for 
its ancient fortifications, hence the name 
Castelli di Jesi. The grape in this wine is 
Verdicchio. Some say Verdicchio is the 
greatest white grape varietal in Italy. It 
is a grape that can produce fresh, crisp, 
and vibrant wines. This is primarily due 
to the cooling winds from the Adriatic 
Sea, and to the sandy tuffo and clay soils 
in the area. The 30-year-old vines are 
sustainably farmed. The wine does not 
go through malolactic fermentation, and 
it is aged in stainless steel tanks for 3 
months, and then is aged in the bottle for 
2 months. Total production is very small 
at 12,500 cases. 

The wine is tasting beautifully. There is 
lovely aromas of melon, citrus, flowers, 
and orchard fruit. On the palate, there’s 
lively acidity, vibrancy, freshness, salinity, orchard fruit, and spice. There is also a 
little spritz due to CO2 left in the bottle to keep it a little effervescent. The finish 
is long and perfumed. 

Get a bottle or two for this weekend and this hot weather won’t seem so bad. This 
wine will cool you off and it’s deliciously refreshing! 

Colleleva Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Marche 2022 is available at The Bottle 
Shop for $16.99. Say you saw it in the Mountain Views News and get it for $15.99 
through Monday, July 29th.

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Until next time – Salud!


ALL THINGS 

By Jeff Brown 

UNIVERSAL LOVE LYRICS 

by Ananda Project 

Come into the light

Come into The light

Come into The light,light,light,

Here we are traumatized

All the worlds, all the lies

Power seekers feed our minds

Everyone asks for question why

We pay for the price for peace

A word that we can’t define

Searching for the freedom

And yearn for the love inside

Someday we’ll find

Everything our hearts desire

Never let them try to deny

The universal love we share

Someday we’ll ride take us to the place

For all to shine

Step into the light don’t deny

Universal love is so divine

Sacrifice, precious flower

Name of God, freedom power

Searching for the freedom

And yearn for the love inside

Someday we’ll find

Everything our hearts desire

Never let them try to deny

The universal love we share

Someday we’ll ride take us to the place

for all to shine

Come into the light

We can make it better

Take away the strife

We got to make it right

Don’t let them scare you

We can make it better

Come into the light we can make it better

Come into the light we can make it better

Wonderful song listen on youtube.


FETA MEATBALLS WITH

ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI 

Recipe Courtesy The Pioneer Woman

INGREDIENTS

 1 lb. ground beef

 1 large egg

 1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese

 1/3 c. panko

 1/4 c. finely diced onion

 3 garlic cloves, minced

 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

 1 tsp. ground cumin

 2 tsp. kosher salt

 1/2 tsp. black pepper

 4 Tbsp. salted butter

 24 oz. fresh zucchini noodles

 Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

DIRECTIONS

1 Preheat the oven to 400˚ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the beef, egg, feta, 
panko, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, the cumin, 1½ teaspoons salt and the pepper in a large bowl. Mix with 
your hands until evenly combined. 

2 Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and arrange on the baking sheet. 

3 Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

4 Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Once melted, remove from the heat 
and add the zucchini noodles, lemon zest and juice and remaining ½ teaspoon each oregano and salt. Toss well. 
Serve the meatballs with the zucchini noodles.


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