Brunch enthusiasts may be excited to learn that Foothill’s brunch menu lists 25 selections. I personally would’ve appreciated a couple more vegetarian options, but I’m biased, of course; to be…
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…
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…
I guess I was getting ahead of myself by talking about the service in my food post. So here I go, “final thought.” I think I would come back for…
Pan Seared Scottish Salmon, served with caper mustard beurre blanc, sautéed spinach with garlic, slivered almonds and lemon, along with whipped potatoes?!!! Yes, please! Or so I thought! My favorite…
Today's drink was a Summer Spritz. Made with Lyre's Italian spritz, fresh berries, pop of sour, and elderflower tonic, it was the perfect summer drink. Very refreshing and reminded me…
Whenever I think of going to a restaurant, my immediate thought is not walking directly to the bar for a seat! But I have to say that in this case,…
Once again, I had work to get caught up on after lunch, so sadly, no cocktails accompanied my lunch at Nick’s, although a few on the beverage menu looked interesting,…
Lunch at Nick’s consisted of an appetizer; warm tortilla chips with a spinach and artichoke dip, which Charlie and I shared, and a veggie burger. The chips and dip might…
At the entrance to Nick’s, I experienced a moment of trepidation. Painted on the door was a gentle, but unambiguous, reminder of the restaurant’s dress code: “PROPER ATTIRE REQUESTED.” And…