Oo-Kook just opened a location on Rosemead Blvd in Temple City (where Sizzler used to be located).

I recently found myself with a few slightly overripe pears and, after a google search, made her Roasted Pear and Dark Chocolate scones. I tossed them in the freezer and pulled a couple out a few Sundays later and popped them in the oven. Those few minutes of work very nearly resulted in a marriage proposal... to say they were a hit would be an understatement.

I have, a couple of times. More for the flaming drink bowls than the food but it was a nice option to have. I will miss it.

If casual is okay I'm a huge fan of The Market Grill in Monrovia. No ambiance to speak of but great burgers, sandwiches and salads.

http://www.themarketgrillmonrovia.com/

The best and worst part about Mother Moo's location? I can walk there.....

Monrovia Market Grill would be a better choice (IMHO)

My choice would be Mexicali Taco but it's very casual (order at counter, etc).

Any store with a decent selection of Bob's Red Mill products. Think I got mine at Ralph's

Very high end establishment - 12 fabulous courses, wine pairings, 4+ hour event. During the cheese course somehow one slipped from the waiter's hand, bounced off the cart, flew halfway across the room and rolled underneath an older gentleman's chair. A nearby waiter snapped it up and deadpanned "don't worry about it sir, we'll just grate that on your pasta later".

Also, not a server, but my brother the chef was in town visiting and wanted to check out the cleaver selection at a small shop in an alley in Chinatown. It was after dark when he arrived and asked to see their knives - the clerk looked around, leaned over and asked "for cooking? or for keeling?" Fair question I suppose, but a little disconcerting. We headed to the car shortly after ;-)

Big 2nd to Dog Haus - esp with kids

410 E Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801

Second this!

I was there last night as well and am heating up my leftovers as I type this. Ate too many shrimp spring rolls and couldn't finish my entree!

Everything was excellent, as usual.

I've always enjoyed my breakfasts at the Coffee Cup

if it was me... I'd probably hit Market Grill for lunch and then Merengue for potato balls and pastries to go.

Just a suggestion!

It's my understanding one of Portos bakers defected and helped launch Merengue. Not sure if he is still there but I haven't noticed any change in the menu or quality that would lead me to believe he isn't.

Admittedly I haven't been in a while, but I am a fan of the cheesecake at the Pasadena location. I too was surprised at how good it was.

If you ever decide to try this again - I highly recommend the Wonton soup from Panda Inn on Foothill Blvd in Pasadena. It has become my new go-to soup when I'm feeling under the weather. I know it's not traditional but I convince myself the chicken broth, fresh spinach, chicken, etc are all working together to cure me.

And they do deliver but might have a minimum order amount (if you need a filler the white chocolate dipped fortune cookies are pretty good)

I would give my left pinky for a piece of that ice cream cake right about now

They are looking for a new location and are available for catering in the meantime. Some friends and I are seriously considering planning a party just so we can get our fix.

I hope they are able to find something soon!

Has anyone tried Mother Moo Creamery in Sierra Madre yet? They just opened this weekend

http://sierramadre.patch.com/articles...

If you were there for the angry lady yelling about someone's daughter cutting in line (that wasn't me, but I was between them!) we were there at the same time.

I agree the back/shady side would have been much more comfortable. But overall the wait was tolerable, the people manning the roasting were very accommodating and the packaging was great.

I made chile verde on Sunday and it was fabulous. I'm now thinking 10lbs might not have been enough!

Roasting just started at Ralph's in Pasadena. Only about 15 people in line

yep. it was probably only 18 -24 inches but definitely oblong. What surprised me the most was how thin the rind/white was. I hadn't even realized how much I had gotten used to cutting off and trashing almost 1/3 of the store bought melons.

I got a GREAT one at the Pasadena Farmer's market this past Saturday. I think it might have been from Underwood Farms (closest to the entrance/fish truck/orange sellers). It was smaller but heavy. It was dark green, had seeds, a very thin rind and was sweet and flavorful all the way through

You might try Candy Warehouse in El Segundo. Only catch is their bulk is really bulk - think 10 lb boxes

http://www.candywarehouse.com/index.html

I have a soft spot in my heart for them as my 80 year old grandmother (who has since passed away) ordered one and had it delivered during our family Easter celebration as a surprise. She was so excited about it and just marveled at all the work that went into creating it. It's a fond memory and every time I drive by a store or see an ad I still can't help but smile.

The fruit was delicious and it was nice to have something that wasn't a dip or horribly unhealthy to munch on throughout the day. And I don't have the same squeamishness the OP has - in my experience, you just pick the fruit up by the skewer and don't stick your hand in the middle of the basket.

In this case, it was priceless rather than pricey and not the least bit tacky, thoughtless or lazy.

Look for the vanilla bean paste again around the holidays. It's gone in and out of stock over the years but seems to come back around that time every other year or so.

Top 3 for me

Dogzilla - the only one I will really drive for (and I have to since they are OC-based and I am in the SGV)
Mariscos Jalisco
Grill Em All

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Mariscos Jalisco
7922 Rosecrans Ave Ste G, Paramount, CA 90723

You might want to give Pepper's in Arcadia a try. You can check out the pics on their Yelp page and see if it's what you're looking for

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Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantania
181 Colorado Pl, Arcadia, CA 91007

Got a message from Dog Haus today that they have another option:

Starting today, all of our gourmet sausages will now be served on the Savory Butter rolls made by King's Hawaiian. So good!

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Dog Haus
105 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106