WHY An astonishing selection of Jelly Bellies, Pez dispensers, gummies, candy and gum from sentimental boomers’ childhoods and, best of all, chocolate bars imported from the U.K. and Canada, where milk chocolate is much better than in the U.S. WHAT Willy Wonka is the patron saint of this place; there’s a shrine to him, and [...]
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WHY To sit at the counter and revel in a perfect pot pie and, to keep the theme going for dessert, a piece of brownie pie with vanilla ice cream. If you can’t stay, pick up some frozen pot pies to take home, and for your next summer party, make sure to order the French [...]
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WHY Good coffee, perfectly foamed lattes, breakfast pizza, lunchtime panini, a locals’ vibe and Italian soccer on TV. WHAT Second Street’s best coffeehouse is a real neighborhood hub, where friends are always running into one another while ordering a latte or a gelato. Good Italian food (panini, salads), very good coffee and an appealing atmosphere [...]
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WHY A proper silver tea service, heavenly scones and, for those who must, good Champagne. WHAT The swankiest afternoon tea east of Beverly Hills is served in the lobby lounge at this lovely Pasadena landmark. White linens, formal service, tiered trays of scones, sandwiches and pastries all reassure one that the barbarians are safely on [...]
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WHY Great specials, fantastic hummus, fresh baklava and slightly lower prices for takeout. WHAT This workaday warehouse of Lebanese and Armenian food features a large dining room with banquet-style tables and murals on the wall. It’s open for breakfast, has a bakery and offers great specials off the beaten kebab-and-falafel path, including crunchy fried frogs’ [...]
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WHY Great lunch buffet. WHAT One of the original Old Town eateries, Mezbaan offers tandoori, benghan bharta, palak paneer and distinctive curries that diners can spice on a sliding scale of one to ten. Hyderabad specialties (like the delicious lamb pasinda) also are served. Live Indian music on Friday and Saturday nights, too. 80 N. [...]
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WHY A huge selection of tea drinks and bobas; we love the lavender infusion. WHAT A happening Taiwanese tea and boba hangout, with a TV blaring by day, music playing by night and very good tea drinks all the time. WHO Young Taiwanese hipsters in animated conversation. 1635 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, 626.569.9768, [...]
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WHY Classic deli fare, plus customer-pampering waitresses straight out of Central Casting. WHAT Established in 1948, Billy’s is an institution that runs on homemade pickles, towers of lox and pastrami and lots of rye bread. A deli case and bakery case complement a dining room hung with sepia photos of a Glendale with Red Cars [...]
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WHY Mezze good enough—and generous enough—to make an entire meal. WHAT The ginormous bowl of pickled vegetables and tower of pita that show up as soon as you sit down sets the tone for the staggeringly generous portion sizes that are to come. Arrive hungry, or go with a group and share. Muhamara (crushed walnut [...]
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WHY A lively sushi bar, an engaged staff and very good Japanese food, including lots of appealing vegetarian choices. WHAT Don’t let the home-lettered signs and uninviting, tunnel-like space dissuade you from discovering this fine and eclectic spot. The knowledgeable staff can’t wait to introduce you to the live sea urchin, the exotic sake collection [...]
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