Sep 8 2021
Gaucho Grill to Open Location in Pasadena @downeygaucho

Gaucho Grill to Open Location in Pasadena.

In the location that was previously occupied by Paul Martin’s.

 

Gaucho Grill | 455 S. Lake Avenue #102

Gaucho Grill promises to deliver the experience of a contemporary Argentine steakhouse inspired by the tradition, values, and culture of the gaucho lifestyle.

For more information, please visit Gaucho Grill.

Gaucho Grill – Coming Soon!

455 S. Lake Avenue, #102,  Pasadena, CA 91101

Sep 1 2021
Burbank Airport Avion Campus Adds Randy’s Donuts, Dog Haus and Jersey Mikes Opening Soon

Burbank Airport Avion Campus Adds Randy’s Donuts, Dog Haus and Jersey Mikes Opening Soon

Among the enormous Amazon distribution warehouse complex with Tesla Energy in a nearby warehouse now we have seen signage for a few new restaurant tenants coming soon.

Including

Dog Haus, a local favorite for burgers, dogs, fries, etc..  hopefully this location will serve beer.

Randy’s Donuts, with a recently opened location in Pasadena, this is another welcome addition, and an alternative to Krispy Kreme at the Empire Center.

Jersey Mikes, a national chain, but always welcomed by many who love their subs.

It appears others will be joining the Avion campus soon.

 

Aug 23 2021
Du-Pars Pasadena Location Sold

Du-Pars Pasadena Location Sold according to records.

Du-Par’s shuttered the location in the midst of the pandemic in 2020.

The location at:
214 S Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101

Has had some work being doing on the location clearing out much of the furniture, and leaving bare brick walls.  Which are beautiful.

There appears to be some permits pulled for the work being done. We hope this location turns into something great for South Lake.

Aug 23 2021
Amazon Fresh Store Pasadena Ready to Open Soon?

The finishing touches are being done to the Amazon Fresh store in Pasadena.

The location at:

3425 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107

We are seeing asphalt and lights, and soon landscaping and then soon the sign?

There are signs on the door, which is likely to be permits

 

Aug 22 2021
Altadena Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast September 18, 2021

Community Celebration and Fundraiser
Altadena Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast $5 per ticket
To support the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team and Deputy Explorer Program.
Location: Grocery Outlet
2270 N. Lake Ave. Altadena
Date: September 18, 2021
Time: 8-10:30 AM
Tickets can be purchased at the Altadena Sheriff’s Station, Hoopla!. Grocery Outlet and El Patron Restaurant

Aug 15 2021
Pasadena Chalk Festival 2021 October 16-17 Live and In-Person at Paseo Colorado

Live and in-person at The Paseo!

OCTOBER 16-17, 2021

LOOK FOR ENTRY FORMS HERE THIS SUMMER

Aug 10 2021
In-N-Out Burger New Pasadena Location on Colorado Blvd @innoutburger

PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF A PROPOSED RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH AT 1978 E. COLORADO BOULEVARD

The applicant proposed to demolish the existing 10,078 square-foot restaurant building and construct a new 3,879 square-foot formula fast- food restaurant with outdoor dining areas and a drive-through on the existing 46,832 square-foot property. The project would provide 45 parking spaces and 29 queuing spaces to serve the restaurant. The application lists the proposed hours of operation as 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The approval of a drive-through business shall require that the review authority first make all of the following findings, in addition to those required for a Conditional Use Permit by Section 17.61.050:The proposed parking and circulation plan will provide adequate area for safe queuing and maneuvering of vehicles, and the site design will provide adequate buffering of the use from adjoining land uses; and The proposed location of the drive-through business will not result in adverse impacts upon the vicinity after giving consideration to a litter clean-up plan, the hours of operation, and the site plan. The proposed drive-through business is located within 500 feet from another fast food restaurant with drive-through service (Taco Bell located at 1953 East Colorado Boulevard). The project would require approval of a Variance from the 500-foot separation requirement from another drive-through in addition to the Conditional Use Permit required for the drive-through component. On future submittals, please demonstrate compliance with all applicable development standards

—- This is of particular interest, as we hope that In-N-Out and keep the areas clean of trash and debris.  The other In-N-Out in the area is about a mile away… so not too far.

PPR2021-00003

In-N-Out Burger
Attn: Jim Lockington
(626) 813-8289 jlockington@innout.com

Recommendation: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council; no action is required.

Please call 800-786-1000 for an experienced In-N-Out service rep Su-Th 8am-1am PT Fr-Sa 8a-1:30a PT

 

Staff Report

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

Aug 3 2021
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Los Angeles County for 2021

First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in
Los Angeles County for 2021
All residents should take precautions against mosquitoes

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has identified the first case of human West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Los Angeles County for the 2021 season (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena as cases identified in those cities are reported by their local health departments). A resident of the South Bay area was hospitalized with WNV fever in late July and is recovering.

“We all have to take steps to prevent West Nile virus infections. Spread by mosquitoes, this virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. There are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat WNV in people. Mosquitoes bite during the day and night. So, once a week empty and scrub, turn over, cover or throw out items that hold water, both indoors and outdoors. This stops mosquitoes from laying eggs in or near water. Protect yourself and family from mosquito bites by using EPA-registered mosquito repellent products, as directed, and wear clothing that covers arms and legs, especially during the peak mosquito season which lasts from June to November in Los Angeles County,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer.

West Nile virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms may include fever, headache, nausea, body aches, and a mild skin rash. WNV can affect the nervous system and result in meningitis, encephalitis, paralysis and even death. Adults over the age of 50 years old and people with chronic health problems are at higher risk of severe illness. While not all mosquitoes carry this virus, the type of mosquito that spreads this virus is found throughout Los Angeles County.

Public Health recommends the following actions to reduce the risk of West Nile virus infection:

  • Avoid mosquito-infested areas at dawn and dusk.
  • Use insect repellant. Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Find the right insect repellent for you by using EPA’s search tool.
  • Cover up. Consider wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when you are outdoors, particularly at these times and in areas where more mosquitoes are present.
  • Take steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors.
  • Use screens on windows and doors. Check for and repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outdoors.
    • Stop mosquitoes from laying eggs in or near water. Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pet bowls, flowerpot saucers, rain barrels, or other containers. These are where mosquitoes lay eggs.
    • Empty and wash birdbaths and wading pools weekly.
    • Clean and chlorinate swimming pools; drain any water collecting on pool covers.
    • Stock garden ponds with mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis), goldfish, Koi or other mosquito-eating fish. These feed on mosquito eggs and larvae.

Public Health continues to document human cases of WNV every year in LA County, at an average of 118 cases per year during the previous 5 years. However, the total number of people infected with WNV each year in LA County is much higher as most infected persons do not experience any illness or only mild illness. These cases are neither reported nor recognized as WNV. About three-quarters of reported cases have had severe disease and approximately 9% of patients with severe WNV die from complications. Public Health collaborates with local vector control agencies to target areas for mosquito control activities as well as educate people about how to protect themselves. There is no vaccine for WNV and no treatment to cure the illness once an individual becomes sick. Reduction of mosquito breeding sources and protection from mosquito bites are the best ways to prevent WNV infection.

“Keeping our neighborhoods safe from West Nile virus is a shared responsibility,” says Aaron Arugay, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District. “Residents can reduce the risk of mosquito bites by eliminating standing water in their yards and using EPA-registered repellents when mosquito activity is observed.”

For more information on West Nile virus, visit http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/westnile. To find a local vector control district, visit http://www.socalmosquito.org.

Stagnant swimming pools or “green pools” should be reported to the Public Health Environmental Health Bureau at (626) 430-5200, or to a local vector control agency. Dead birds may be reported by calling (877) 968-2473 or online: https://westnile.ca.gov/report.php

Jul 27 2021
MASTERS OF TASTE RETURNS – The Fifth Annual Masters of Taste Returns with Host Chef Vanda Asapahu as L.A.’s Top Tastemakers Reunite to Sip, Savor & Celebrate on The Field of the Pasadena Rose Bowl! #EatMoreGiveMore

MASTERS OF TASTE RETURNS:

The Fifth Annual Masters of Taste Returns with Host Chef Vanda Asapahu

As L.A.’s Top Tastemakers Reunite to Sip, Savor & Celebrate

On The Field of the Pasadena Rose Bowl on Sunday, April 3rd, 2021!

 

        

 

(Los Angeles, CA), Tuesday, July 27th, 2021: Come celebrate and be part of the fifth annual Masters of Taste, as L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival returns and will be taking place on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the field of the Iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl with 100% of the proceeds going directly to benefit Union Station Homeless Services!

 

Masters of Taste is introducing Chef Vanda Asapahu as Host Chef of Masters of Taste 2022 which also happens to mark the 5th Anniversary of this celebrated event which had to be canceled in 2020 due to the Pandemic. Masters of Taste 2022 Culinary Master and Host Chef Vanda Asapahu is the chef and owner of Ayara Thai Cuisine and she has participated since its inception in April 2016. Asapahu went to college at UCLA and to graduate school at Yale, then she spent four years living, traveling, and working her way through Thailand before returning home to Los Angeles. During Asapahu’s stay in her native country, she took extensive notes, which included absorbing Bangkok’s street food scene and reviving old family recipes. After cooking with relatives and eating her way through the streets and countryside, Asapahu brought back these treasured old recipes and new flavors to share at Ayara Thai. While her mother Anna Asapahu still helms the family kitchen, Asapahu is the vanguard, taking up the torch of her family’s culinary tradition at Ayara Thai Cuisine, and in May of 2019 Ayara Thai Cuisine was named one of MICHELIN Guide California’s 2019 Bib Gourmands.

 

“I have had the pleasure of participating in Masters of Taste since its inaugural year,” states Asapahu. “As a proud UCLA alum (Go Bruins!), I’d give anything for the opportunity to cook, eat and dance on the field of the Rose Bowl. The most amazing thing about Masters of Taste is that 100% of the proceeds go directly to benefit Union Station Homeless Services and not many food festivals can say that. Union Station Homeless Services is committed to ending homelessness in Los Angeles.”

 

Masters of Taste 2019 was a sold-out event that attracted over 3,000 guests and garnered media attention all throughout Southern California and beyond. The fifth annual Masters of Taste 2022 is also expected to bring over 3,000 food and beverage enthusiasts together for one afternoon to celebrate this exhilarating festival, which will include the finest fare from over 100 Culinary Masters and restaurants, delectable sweets prepared by L.A.’s top Sweet Masters, top Beverage Masters who will be featuring signature handcrafted cocktail tastings from over 25 spirit brands and bars, a premier 50-Yard-Line Cocktail Bar featuring top Mixologists from four of L.A.’s most distinguished drinking destinations, select wineries, local craft breweries, cold-pressed juices, cold brew coffee, live entertainment and much, much more.

 

100% of the proceeds from Masters of Taste 2022 will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping men, women and children experiencing homelessness, rebuild their lives. Union Station is part of a premier group of human services agencies in L.A. County that are leading the way to end homelessness in our community. Union Station offers an array of services including street outreach, meals, shelter, housing, case management and career development. In the last four years Masters of Taste has raised over $2 Million in support of Union Station’s life-saving programs.

 

Mark your calendars and save-the-date for the return of the fifth annual Masters of Taste 2022!

 

Ticket Information: Masters of Taste 2022 will take place on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, and this is a 21+ event. A VIP Power Hour will be held from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and General Admission will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, August 1st, 2021. For more information on Masters of Taste 2022, please visit www.MastersofTasteLA.com.

Jul 27 2021
LA’s Honey Man Victor Jaramillo Soriano Sells Honey at 97 Years Old in El Sereno @lataco

LA Taco has a story on Victor Jaramillo Soriano,. At 97 years old and having been a bee keeper for at least 46 years.

https://twitter.com/LATACO/status/1420077170567696384

 

Read the whole story here

Victor sells his honey in El Sereno.

Victor’s Honey
5236 Huntington Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
M-Sat. 9 to 5 PM
323-595-6103

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