Din Tai Fung going Americana

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Arcadia's Frank Yang is expanding his world famous Din Tai Fung Dumpling House restaurant to feature new shops at mega-developer Rick Caruso's Americana at Brand in Glendale and later at upscale South Coast Plaza. The news comes on the heels of Tom Cruise stopping by Din Tai Fung in Taipei during a publicity tour for his new "Oblivion" movie to get some hands-on instruction from Yang's brother on preparing the signature dumplings.... (Story … [Read more...]

Fab Four back with Cal Phil summer 2013

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The popular Fab Four Beatles tribute band will be back with Cal Phil this summer at the Festival on the Green concerts at Santa Anita Park. Cal Phil's 17th season begins June 29, 2013 with a second year of five live orchestra concerts presented by Westfield Santa Anita every other Saturday night at the race track. The fun-filled family-friendly evenings of activities, gourmet food kicks off with Beatles, Beethoven & Beach Boys, … [Read more...]

Pops conductor talks summer 2013 concerts

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  Experience the Great American Songbook through the eyes of Principal Pops Conductor Michael Feinstein in the video below if you are excited to see him perform this summer at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden!... Don’t risk missing out on Michael Feinstein’s smash inaugural season as Principal Pops Conductor! Click here to subscribe online today and save up to 20% off the regular ticket price! Or contact Box … [Read more...]

Speedway return a success

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The Irwindale Speedway came alive again last night under the umbrella of the new Irwindale Event Center. A full house witnessed one of the most exciting evenings of races in many years. Jan's Towing trucks were kept very busy hauling off the many cars involved in accidents, and that doesn't count the final Demolition Derby contest. There was also a crowd-favorite rocket car shooting out giant flames, and the evening ended with a … [Read more...]

Hot n Sweet Chicken

The former Bar Twist is now Hot n Sweet Chicken. The new restaurant at 48 E. Huntington Drive, on the south side of Huntington between Santa Anita and First Avenue, had a soft opening on Wednesday. The ambience is striking, the food quite tasty. and the fusion menu as diverse as it is extensive, with an emphasis on Korean cuisine but inclusive of everything from cajun (jambalaya) to Italian (spaghetti, pizza), desserts that include … [Read more...]