WHY Shear Rock Farm heirloom tomatoes in the summer and greens in the winter, and Sunny Yasuda’s Glassell Park backyard avocados and citrus. WHAT Although technically showcasing growers only (no prepared food to speak of), this 18-year-old city market doesn’t have a lot of soul or variety. Its one long row of stalls doesn’t invite [...]
WHY Beautiful salads, sandwiches, pizzas and other goodies to take out or eat here. WHAT A former Patina chef decided he wanted to do his own thing in his own neighborhood, and the result is this popular café and gourmet-to-go spot. Breakfast brings takeout croissants or eat-in eggs; lunch and dinner mean prosciutto and mozzarella [...]
WHY Superb and generous ten-inch Italian subs made before your eyes on fresh bread. While you’re there, pick up some prosciutto, burrata and delicious, cheap homemade marinara sauce to take home. WHAT Every day around 11:30, the crowds start to gather at the long glass deli case, waiting to place their order for one of [...]
WHY Lebanese mezzas (small plates) galore, including creamy hummus, spicy muhammara, fattoush salad and frogs legs with lemon and garlic. Plus, it’s just steps from the Alex Theatre. WHAT Delicious food, speedy service and an attractive décor make Carousel one of Brand Boulevard’s most reliable and rewarding dining options. Don’t miss the fatteh oberjhin (toasted [...]
WHY Terrific homemade stuffed grape leaves, gyros and kebabs for cheap. WHAT How can a tiny restaurant in an out-of-the-way Glendale location with no parking thrive for more than three decades? By offering satisfying, tasty food at unbelievably low prices. We are addicted to Elena’s version of stuffed grape leaves, but occasionally fall off the [...]
WHY An extensive and affordable program offering certificates in culinary arts and restaurant management. WHAT Go ahead and spend $45K for a year at a fancy cooking school—or consider the professional program at Glendale College. It has wicked awesome kitchens, an accomplished faculty, a student-run white-tablecloth dining room and a practical, get-a-job focus. 1500 N. [...]
WHY For an international (and local) selection of superb wines, chosen and sold by people who are brimming with enthusiasm. WHAT Behind the hip restaurant Palate is a retail wine shop run by sommelier Steve Goldun, who has amassed a reasonably priced collection of carefully made wines from California and around the world. For your [...]
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 [...]
WHY The cheapest pita in town, a dizzying selection of Eastern European sausages and meats, fresh Middle Eastern cheeses and giant tubs of yogurt, as well as imported jams, candies and spices. The merchandise varies by the density of the ethnic groups in the area. WHAT This small chain of SoCal supermarkets specializes in ethnic [...]
WHY The chicharrón de pollo (deep-fried chicken skin) sets the gold standard. WHAT Mildly seasoned chicken, fried whole to keep it juicy, is the house specialty at this branch of the Filipino chain. You can order it spicy, too, and the palm vinegar dip that accompanies both versions is garlic-studded and terrific. 313 W. Broadway, [...]
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