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HOUSTON - The complaint came through a call to 3-1-1, a City of Houston information line. The dining room was too crowded, said a guest at a Waffle House in southeast Houston. The complaint generated a visit from the Fire Marshal's…

LaNisa Williams remembers the cup of coffee that ignited her passion for brewing. She brewed a cup of Ethiopian coffee using a pouring method and tasted blueberries.“It was mind-blowing,” she said.…

The pandemic order to close the dining rooms at Pasadena restaurant in March was swift and immediate. The reopening in June is anything but. On Saturday afternoon, shortly after Los Angeles County lifted the ban on food…

Los Angeles County restaurants were allowed to reopen Friday morning for limited food service, and barber shops and hair salons were allowed in-person service, as the state approved the county's request. deepen…

Many local restaurants are struggling to stay alive during the coronavirus pandemic, unsure whether they will be able to survive much longer on takeout and delivery orders. “It's tough. I've done this…

It's no secret that Pasadena's restaurant and retail scene will be very different when customers are finally allowed to return to their favorite haunts for more than take-out and deliveries. What these changes inspired by the coronavirus…

The Pasadena City Council has approved a $600,000 program to provide three daily restaurant meals to seniors of most income levels for up to $22 per meal — a sky-high price compared to area food banks who feed residents for several dollars…

LOS ANGELES (KABC) - As workers protect us on the front lines, small businesses in South Pasadena are showing kindness through food donations.South Pasadena Homegrown Exchange, a community group founded by Michelle Hammond, partners with…

Customers could soon find themselves waiting in their cars for their restaurant tables, at least for the foreseeable future. Under nine guidelines According to Gov. Gavin Newsom set for California restaurants to reopen…

Customers could soon find themselves waiting in their cars for their restaurant tables, at least for the foreseeable future. Under nine guidelines According to Gov. Gavin Newsom set for California restaurants to reopen…

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Robin salzer If you didn't already know, Pasadena has more restaurants per capita than almost any city in the United States. When I opened Robin's Wood Fire BBQ in 1982, there were over 260 restaurants in Pasadena. Today,…

“Call 213 995-6090 to have a good time,” read the strip of paper affixed to a glass wall with blue duct tape. It's the smallest in a series of directional signs posted outside Tilda, a wine bar and…

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Nationwide relief efforts are being made to help local communities in the service sector make ends meet as the COVID-19 pandemic has virtually wiped out their livelihoods. These efforts, typically offered by nonprofit groups, have so far…

Ten pounds of lukewarm chicken were thrown under the direction of a health inspector at an Indian Diamond Bar restaurant where "an accumulation" of dead cockroaches was found. A Los Angeles County public health inspector visited Peacock…

Wandering through a bookstore can be one of the best ways to pass your time, but you know what could make it even better? Have beer, wine and snacks to go along with all those good books. Well, it only took 125 years, but Vroman's added a…

Wondering where to find the best restaurants / bars near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best of these places in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list. Read on for a preview. Winter…

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HOUSTON - These places are right - from a simple cup of jo to a cold nitro brew, there's a menu filled with caffeine classics and specialty coffee creation at every store in the Woodlands area. Sip a rosemary and maple latte, try a…

California Baked Cake at The Arbor, served flambé - Photo courtesy of Lola Augustine Brown Located just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena offers a getaway for Angelenos looking to unwind in a more…

Online shopping has forever changed the retail landscape, but that hasn't stopped interior design stores from opening and even makes trade-only showrooms available to the general public. .In recent months, a handful of stores have opened,…

OPENChill Bros. Scoop ShopOn September 15, this ice cream parlor offered Ybor City yet another frozen treat destination. Homemade ice cream brings the Chill Bros. to life. Scoop Shop, where classic flavors like orange ice cream and…

Not funny The Highland Park Greyhound battles an anonymous tagger who managed to mark the mellow sports bar bathroom with a swastika. Property tells LA Taco that while they think this is an isolated incident and not directly related to…

Looking to try the best baked goods in town? Hoodline analyzed the numbers to find Irvine's best baked goods, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to meet your cravings. 1.85…

The discovery of live nymph cockroaches in and around an Alhambra karaoke restaurant - including under the toaster - shut down the entertainment venue for several days in late June. A Los Angeles County Public Health Department inspector…

The gourmet cupcake bubble should have burst - a long time ago. For some reason this is not the case. New bakeries claiming to specialize in cupcakes seem to be popping up every month. How do you separate the wheat from the…

HOUSTON - Let's be honest. Harwin Drive in Houston is best known for its line of counterfeit products. Purses, wallets and watches. But the four-mile stretch between Highway 59 and the ring road has a lot more to offer if you know where…

You might think there is a Starbucks on just about every street corner you live. But the reality may be different. Some cities have a lot more than others, especially when you factor in population for a snapshot of per capita numbers.…

Pasadena's recreational history dates back to the 19th century, and to this day it's one of LA's most laid-back places to spend an afternoon with a cold drink in hand. Of course, to be one of Northeast LA's wealthiest neighborhoods,…

HOUSTON - You've heard that one man's trash is another's treasure. Consumer expert Amy Davis is on a scavenger hunt for the best consignment and resale stores in all of Houston.Designer Diva ResaleOr: 11324 Westheimer RoadOn: Chanel,…

Cookbooks are a big part of the food community, and the stores dedicated to them function as civic centers, much like neighborhood farmers' markets. Because while access has never been easier (Thanks, Amazon 1-click), there's nothing to…

Amid the spectacular growth of downtown Los Angeles, most attention has been paid to the explosion of…

Interested in discovering the latest restaurant additions to Pasadena? From fried chicken to sushi, read on to find out what new destinations to open in this neighborhood of Pasadena. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iODbsMrWFA4 The…

This year marks the 130th Rose Parade, making it one of America's oldest parades - a great tradition, with a lot of old-fashioned traditionalism. There is a Pink Queen and her Royal Court. And there's a board of directors, who don't show…

Curious about where Pasadena Insiders eat and drink? It's easy to spot the lines on the outside, but some underlying trends are harder to see. We examined the question based on the data, using Bark to deduce which restaurants have…

The end of Thanksgiving is two more important holidays. That's right, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. With all the offers, discounts and more the weekend after Turkey Day, serious dollars are being abandoned. According to…

Comics and graphic novels can transport a reader to worlds of superhuman strength and stories of romance and fantasy. And in some cases, where evil even conquers good. Comic book stores across America serve as beacons for fans of these…

The rendering of the Irvine Spectrum Center extension shows a two-story H&M. (Courtesy of Irvine Co.) Christina Caceres runs a new cheese tea, an iced tea served with a cream cheese topping, at Panda Express Innovation Kitchen in…

HOUSTON - In case you were known to visit some of the biggest coffee chains, we thought we would take this opportunity - did you know Sunday is National Coffee Day? - to remind you of local cafes in the Houston area that would happily…

Once, if I had received a recommendation to check out a lounge attached to a liquor store near the beach, I wouldn't have been in a hurry to check it out.But I learned that there is often magic in these places. Many bars use carefully…

Despite Starbucks on seemingly every block, independent cafes keep locals caffeinated and happy. So what makes the best? Is it the quality of the beans, daily roasting, flavorful espresso-based experiences, the art of latte, the…

Courtesy of Beachwood BBQAh, Long Beach: where Orange County comes to bottle it up, and the Angelenos are starting to gentrify because it's cheaper and cooler. Case and point - its bars. The art of drinking runs deep in this seaside town…

Starbucks may have locations all over the place, but independent cafes run their own ways to keep locals caffeinated and happy. What makes the best great? Is it the quality of the beans, daily roasting, tasty espresso-based experiences,…

We're the last to judge anyone for doing a Starbucks race. But if you're looking for something ready-made outside of the Loop, there are dozens of local cafe options to choose from in the Houston suburbs. Below are 10 of our favorite…

Top row left: Roy's Pasadena, Buca di Beppo, Japanese restaurant Kabuki, The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena, The Raymond & 1886 Bar. Bottom row left: Arroyo Chop House, Parkway Grill, Ruth's Chris Steak House,…

Two restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley were temporarily closed last week due to major public health risks. Between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5, these facilities had their health permits suspended for cockroach and rodent infestations, according…

Now that the days have started to cool down and the nights are getting chilly, a hot cup of coffee looks good even outside of our morning routine. Take a break from your everyday life, hit the coffee shops and check out some new arrivals…

Could avocado and sea salt toast become a menu item at Jamba Juice? That's one of the ideas explored in a new Innovation Bar unit opened by Emeryville, Calif.-Based Jamba Inc. earlier this…

Since the dawn of the third wave of the coffee renaissance, aficionados have seen their neighborhoods flourish with cafes and restaurants that treat coffee-making as a craft and drinking coffee as a worthwhile hobby. sadness. Pourers…