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Dining Review: Venue has undergone a Proper revolution
Anyone who's been to the old location of Los Gringos Locos in La Caņada is bound to be wowed by the transformation that's taken place there. Brady Caverly, the proprietor of the brand-new Flintridge Proper Restaurant and Bar, has spared little expense...
Tags: Restaurants, Pies and Tarts, Dining and Drinking
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Around Town: Waiting for the plastic bag hearing
It was a normal night in the 91011.The east La Caņada parking lots were full. The Flintridge Proper waiters served flutes of champagne mixed with gin and flowers. At Taylors, bartenders quietly cranked out gin and tonics while servers carried baskets of...Tags: Apple iPhone, Foods and Beverages, Daniel Webster, Sushi and Sashimi, Google Inc.
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The Valley Line: USC Town & Gown goes to lunch
I had a play date with my daughter, Heather, on Mother's Day weekend, a fun escape to San Francisco. On Saturday, the morning fog blanketed the city and the foghorns called out their mournful cry, giving the city such an eerie feeling. Just as the fog...
Tags: Arts, Italy, Wines, Awards and Prizes, Education
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Of parents, children and alcohol
My mother was a cross between Genghis Khan and Morgan le Fay and all the hoodlums in the neighborhood feared her. But it was under her tutelage I learned that Providence often gives you what you need instead of what you want. It must have been a divine...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Family, Bars and Clubs, State Farm Insurance, Starbucks Corp.
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YMCA of the Foothills volunteers are honored
Jerry Martin and Wes Seastrom — two longtime community volunteers — were honored last week at a dinner hosted by YMCA of the Foothills. Martin received the Pat Aho Volunteer of the Year Award, while Seastrom won the President's Call to...Tags: YMCA, Clubs and Associations, Google Inc.
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Flintridge Proper: A restaurant for La Caņada
On a recent Saturday night at Flintridge Proper, well-dressed couples and multi-generational families occasionally left their tables or bar stools to talk to people they knew across the room. The 3,000-square-foot La Caņada Flintridge bar and restaurant...
Tags: Restaurants, Dining and Drinking, McDonald's, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Bars and Clubs
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Kids hunt for eggs, fish for ducks at Easter carnival
Children fished for rubber ducks, painted eggs and planted bean sprouts last Friday at the Crescenta-Canada Family YMCA’s Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival. The second annual event drew close to 300 children, more than the previous event, said Jackie...
Tags: YMCA, Easter, Entertainment Events, Clubs and Associations
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The Valley Line: Dining to support Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services
It was with great, generous spirits that more than 300 area residents who love fine dining joined forces to make a difference for youngsters in need of mental health and other therapeutic support services as part of Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family...
Tags: Wines, Restaurants, Dining and Drinking, Patina, Roy's Restaurant
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Former school board member discusses lifting school district's 15% permit student cap
Lifting La Caņada Unified School District's 15% permit student cap could help fund specialty high school classes and reduce the amount needed for a new parcel tax, according to a former school board member. “[Extra] students could bring in $600,000...Tags: Lotteries, Teaching and Learning, Students
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All Health's Breaking Loose: A carrot and ginger soup that satisfies
Michael Pollan is one of my heroes. I’ve quoted him in many of my columns and been helping him carry the flag for years touting the benefits of eating a whole foods diet. And the benefits are many; a streamlined torso, reduced inflammation,...Tags: Carrots, Soups, Cheese Corn, Foods and Beverages, Onions
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The Valley Line: PinotFest keeps the charity flowing
I certainly did enjoy our balmy weekend. I decided to cure myself of cabin fever and settled into the backyard patio, where I plopped myself into the swing and basked in the warm sunshine. I thoroughly enjoyed the brief hiatus from winter. My dog,...
Tags: Wines, Alcoholic Beverages, Social Issues, Human Interest, Dining and Drinking
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YMCA launches support drive
The YMCA of the Foothills launches its annual support drive with a kickoff event at 6:30 tonight at the Crescenta-Caņada Family YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd. More than 200 volunteers will be reaching out to their friends and neighbors, seeking tax-...Tags: YMCA, Clubs and Associations
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