Even an affluent and vibrant city like Pasadena cannot avoid the occasional stretch of a somewhat shabby and ineffably lonesome thoroughfare. On one such insipid road hides a dining gem—if…
At 33, my aesthetician has apparently never traveled outside of the U.S. Every time I see him, while he gives me a beauty treatment, I give him a carpe diem…
Is there anything better than sipping a delicious cocktail as the sun sets on a hot summer day? As I perused Bavel’s cocktail list, however, I was a little disappointed…
The Bavel menu offers a good selection of spreads and appetizers, several with descriptions so intriguing that we decided to forego the entrees so we could try more of the…
You know how when you’ve been looking forward to an event for months and months; it was something that topped your “gotta-check-it-out” list, but your first couple of attempts to…
Apparently, the wait times for a table vary greatly between the different locations of this restaurant chain. While I was glad that Charlie and I didn’t have to wait at…
While there are no cocktails on UOVO’s beverage menu (again, this place is all about the PASTA), there are several delicious-sounding Italian wines listed; I might try one of them…
Italian is my favorite cuisine, and UOVO caters not just to gourmands devoted to this ethnic cuisine, but more specifically, to true Pasta Lovers. So, whether you’ll like the food…
Charlie and I were looking for an Italian restaurant as the setting for this month’s gastronomic adventure, and we came upon UOVO, with its five locations across the city and…
For the simple elegance of its décor, the welcoming and comfortable vibe, and the quality of the food, which belie the fairly modest prices, I give Nick’s an A- and…