Martino's http://www.martinosbakery.com/

Yes, the blue signage and awnings are left over from Armenian Palace. Little Brittan, which replaced Armenian Palace, put a temporary banner up over it. As inconsistent as it was, I miss Caesar's, but it looks like we are getting a fresh option other in the area!

Good thing you have already bought it. I went to Cambridge Farms, where they have an awesome selection of grains, including several sizes and brands of bulgar, to buy pearl barley, but their stock was down to almost nothing, because of Passover, and the need to clear the store of all chametz.

Always wanted to try Pharo's. How does it compare to Tops?

I'm glad this thread was resuscitated. I'm going to the Bowl on Tuesday:)

I'm going to go off topic just a bit in that it isn't farm to table but...if you want plenty of veggie options, try Lemonade. They call their food "Seasonal Southern California Comfort Food" and the service is cafeteria style. There is one in Pasadena. http://lemonadela.com/

I'm so glad you mentioned Yama. I used to go there all the time for their tuna. I was really perplexed when I asked them to do a platter for a party and they said no. Don't know if things have changed but they were perfectly happy to just sell individual orders or what they had in the case. It is time for me to go back!

Yes. Farmer's cheese, hoop cheese, same thing. If more convenient, I have also found it at Gelson's.

I can detect the odor after just eating a couple of spears!

Giggle. That could have happened to me but upon reflecting on what I had eaten there was no need. The pee is a pretty pink color though...

TMI!!!

When I started eating sushi over 35 years ago, there was a little Mom & Pop sushi joint in Panorama City where I got my sushi education. Anyway, it was there that I had futomaki for the first time. In those days, most places served it. I would say it typically had egg omlette, gobo, other vegetables and some pink fish stuff that reminds me of cotton candy. Anywhere I go for sushi, I ask if they make futomaki, usually I get a blank stare along with a shake of the head, no. Anyway, Sachi Sushi in Pasadena makes it but without the pink stuff. I would think that in Reseda(my old, old, stomping grounds), there should still be places that make it. I would just start calling and asking. If you find a good source, please post. PS I like Korean rolls but I wouldn't say they are exactly like what I would get in an old school Japanese run restaurant.

Just called Intelligentsia based on virtual balboa's post. They are no longer selling food with the exception of pastries. They will be serving cheese and charcuterie soon.

While I can't comment on certification at FMs, I don't completely trust what I buy from Whole Foods either but, if you shop farmer's markets, you will generally get produce grown in season which is a plus for so many reasons. I have shopped at the Eagle Rock, S Pas, Alhambra, Glendale and Pasadena markets as well as others not in the immediate area. I have been going since their inception. If I were you, I would just go and peruse. Get to know the vendors. Once you are familiar, you can go through pretty quickly. The Saturday morning Pasadena market is a ritual for me. I would rather buy straight from the grower and buy locally and stay in season if possible. The Sunday Hollywood and Wednesday Santa Monica markets are awesome but there is a major hassle factor between parking and getting there. I have actually turned around on the 10 frwy in frustration trying to go to the Wednesday Santa Monica Market but you will find things there that you will find no where else-provided the chefs don't get there first:) And yes, generally speaking, the produce DOES taste better.

I get Uncle Berch's products at the Pasadena farmer's market but they do on line and other markets so check them out. http://www.uncleberch.com/ They have a fig balsamic that is wonderful along with other flavors and straight balsamic vinegars of different ages. Hopefully this isn't the company that you are having trouble with because they are really nice, helpful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the products they sell.

If you do plan on being in Pasadena to go to Lucky Baldwin's, consider Rose Tree Cottage for their afternoon tea. The owners can be both charming and/or persinickity but it is truely an authentic tea service. http://www.rosetreecottage.com/RTC-We...

Found Corner Place by accident. Went there for lunch-moms and kids with my girlfriend (Korean) who has introduced me to Moodaepo, Parks and Chosun Galbee. We really liked Corner Place. My son and I were the only Caucasians except for a long table full of police. I thought the quality of the meat was good. I've had funky meat at Soot Bull Jeep. Our go to place is still Chosun Galbee, yes, with my Korean friend and her family. I like their panchan but their kimchee is lacking-sour instead of well fermented and not spicy enough but they have the best bim bim bap I have ever had.

While not my absolute favorite breakfast, Black Cow in Montrose has great coffee options including French Press.

Agree with Arthur's assessment. I had to ask my father about this since I'm sure he is older than westsidegal, he is 78...He used to get his Reubin at Tip Toe Inn on Broadway at 86th in the 40s and early 50s. Not Kosher, not touristy, no longer around:) To keep this post relevant to the OP's question, I've got to get to Langer's!

Well, being a lifelong eater of ok deli ( family originally from NY, me-I'm a California native) I've never had my socks knocked off until I went this summer to NY and had Katz's pastrami. I'm going to have to make the effort and try Langer's now. For me, their hours are a bit inconvenient...too bad they aren't open on Sunday!

Don't get me wrong. I Just like to have a destination when I'm outside of my neighborhood. What is it about Label's that makes it "New York-esque/New York quality"?

I know many people think Jr's is meh but it certainly has the atmosphere and variety. Plus, you get pickles, tomatoes and sauerkraut. This is the only deli I have ever gone to on the west side as that area is just too overwhelming for me, a SGV and SFV girl. What is it about Label's Table that is so much better to convince me to drive there rather than to Brent's?

No offense was meant. I didn't say that it wasn't real deli. I was simply pointing out that while the 2 establishments may share a name and a menu, the similarities end there. This is my opinion. I stick by it regarding the BH location-stingy portions, uninformed waitstaff. I was very disappointed. I wish we had a Zabar's!

It is ridiculously overpriced for what you get served by wannabees that don't know what deli is.

We stayed at the Beacon (across the street from Fairway) OMG! I don't know that anything could compare with Fairway. You would have to put Cost Plus, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's together. And then, there is the terrific cafe upstairs...The trade off is, we have space and NYC doesn't.

Also, Herrell's Hot Fudge which is from Northampton, MA can now be found at Whole Foods. It is the BEST and no HFCS. Put that over Carmela's Dark Chocolate Cacao Nib ice cream http://carmelaicecream.com/ice-cream-...

The Langham does a chocolate afternoon tea. Personally, I haven't been because of schedule conflicts but plan to. Anyone else want to chime in?
http://pasadena.langhamhotels.com/res...

Well, this is a pub with only beer and wine but if you want to hop around, your friend can get sausage rolls, cornish pasties and pigs in a blanket at Lucky Baldwin's http://www.villagedomain.com/lucky/

Yes kale is super nutritious but it is tough. So unless you are going to braise it in a bit of liquid that you will be serving it in, save the Kale for soup if you are concerned about loosing nutrients in the cooking water. You can always save your cooking water to use for soup. Have you tried beet greens? While not bitter, they are tender and super delicious. I just saute onions in butter and olive oil 'til almost caramelized and then throw a bunch of chopped garlic in for about 30 seconds before throwing in the greens and putting on the lid to wilt. You can add things like black bean paste, a bit of soy sauce, etc. but they don't need much else besides salt and pepper.

How about Carmine's? They make a "decent" pizza and have a full bar. I love their minestrone. http://www.carminesrestaurantandbar.com/ Don't let the picture on their website fool you. It is casual. You could definitely come as you are from the race track