Went to a wedding ceremony and reception at Descanso Gardens yesterday. The wedding reception…read moredinner was held at their restaurant, Farmhouse, for 35 persons. Absolutely fabulous! Wish I had thought to take more pictures starting from the start. The Started with a cocktail hour outside the bar area, including excellent plates of gourmet crudités with an especially delicious hummus (we wondered about the mystery flavor!) and ranch dressing, and separate plates of spicy salami, meltingly ripe brillat savarin cheese with grilled country bread amongst other delights such as marcona almonds, raisins, and dried apricot. Following the cocktail hour, we went in to a different outside area, which had been set up with a large U-shaped table of wood. It was rustic, but lovely.. I have taken a picture of the menu so you can see what we had. Every single item served was made with such care and intention to bring out the very best in the vegetables as well as the proteins. How could a simple green salad be so delicious? Every little tiny tomato screamed sweetness, and the dressing was sublime. Individual egetables were served with accompanying side sauces, and everybody was raving about how great they tasted. Who would've thought a simple carrot could be so great? Or a simple wedge of sweet potato with a papaya mustard sauce? Salmon cooked to perfection served on little French lentils with a dollop of butter sauce.. The best of all to me was the steak with mushrooms and a Demi- glacé sauce on the side. Wow, was that delicious! The presentation of the desserts was another high point! I was so full by that point, but of course we ate them anyway. See pictures. Whoever the chef is here, they are a person of meticulous artistry offering down-to-earth deliciousness. Free parking is always appreciated, too. I recommend this location highly for wedding receptions. The staff could not have been more accommodating and friendly, too.

Can't wait to return Excellent ambiance…read more Excellent food Beyond excellent service!!!!!

The Proper Restaurant really is! Friendly service, attractive decor and good food make this local…read moreLa Cañada business a winner. We're adding it to our go-to list after our enjoyable experience earlier this week. My French dip was scrumptious (au jus AND horseradish sauce served with) and my honey's jambalaya pasta dish was the same. Portions were decent and I had to take my generous side Caesar salad to go. Loved the dramatic black and white photos of Descanso Gardens in the dining room. A nice touch. There is also a happy hour situation with deals on drinks and "bites". Check it out!

I'm a bit of a French dip aficionado in Los Angeles. I've had Philippe's and like it, and I had…read moreCole's before it closed. But by far, The Proper in La Canada has the best French dip sandwich I've ever had. It's actually shaved prime rib on a soft and not overpowering French role, and paired with au jus and a horseradish aioli. It's heaven. I always get their fried brussel sprouts too (so truffle-y, crispy and salty). They make a killer Old Fashion too. https://www.properrestaurant.com

Firstly let me say service was 10/10 even though they were short staffed they sat me outside upon…read moremy request, Rachel was friendly, attentive, knew the menu, had recommendations that were ready on the fly which tells me she eats here too, the recommendations were top notch! Atmosphere was awsome, had music but not too loud to have a conversation, chairs and tables were clean and comfortable. Food was plated well, tasted amazing, same with the cocktail it was clearly crafted well and was balanced. In California were spoiled this spot is a must see.

Made a reservation online using open table. It was very simple and easy to navigate. Called the…read morerestaurant on the day of the reservation stating we were running 15 min behind and that our number has decreased by 2. Not an issue, got thanked for the update. It wasnt that busy at the time of our arrival. There were a lot of tables and the noise level was quiet. The host was nice and sat us not too long after we arrived. The table that we got sat at was extremely wobbly. My father-in-law noticed another table had napkins placed underneath to stabilize so he did the same to our table and it worked. Tara took our order and brought out the drinks. The food was 90% great! The 10% that fell short was a combination of things. 1) menu online and the physical menu said corn bread (which we were told no longer serves them). If its no longer available, update the menu because we were excited to try the corn bread. 2) a bbq place with no wet naps, that is really weird. However, they did bring me a stack of paper towels that were wet as if they were wet naps. 3) only 1 steak knife was provided in the platters. It was hard for a party of 6 to cut up meat with only 1 steak knife. 4) one of the sides came out cold, and hard. I bit into a macaroni and it felt raw because of how hard it was! I even dropped the macaroni on the plate and it rang! We brought it to the servers attention and we were able to get a fresh one free of charge. We loved the short ribs and the tomahawk steak! They were delicious. Baked potato as a side item was very large! During the whole time we were eating, no one came by to check on us, refills were not provided until after we were done eating. We never got one of the drinks that Tara wrote down and it showed up on the check. I was trying to get a staff members attention, and my hand was raised up, and there were hosts that saw my hand raised, but did nothing. There were other servers and runners that saw it too. Took a while for us to get any help. We eventually flagged down our server after what felt like 5 minutes. We brought the charge to our servers attention, and they corrected that too. Overall, the table service could have been a lot better, fix broken tables, and I suggest you bring your own wet naps or baby wipes because they dont supply any.

Great small local restaurant with a varied and interesting menu. They have Asian flavors like…read moreadobo, along with Peruvian, Jamaican, Cuban and tacos (mexican?). Somehow everything came iut great tasting and would come back to try other dishes! For 5 people, we ordered and had perfect amoint of food: -free crisps with mediterranean seasoning (not sure what they're called), very tasty -Hamachi crudo - interesting but good texture, as they cure it with beet juice. Has a peruvian flavor to it with the sourness of the sauce, but also comes with olives? Like I said, interesting menu -peruvian chow mien with added steak - well cooked tender steak, noodles were nice and springy as well - pork chop - very well cooked and delicious -brussel sprouts and pork belly - pork belly pieces were very small, definitely more brussel sprouts, also tasty - side of Maduros, which are sweet fried plantains, but not too sweet as they can sometimes be All in all a great meal! Neighborhood or street parking. Patio allows dogs. Fast and friendly service. Also on inkind

Deluxe 1717 is located in north Pasadena near the Hastings Ranch/Altadena area. The restaurant is…read moreon the small side and is cute. It has a small neighborhood restaurant vibe. We got the Cubano and it was good. I realized I am not a huge fan of Cubanos even though this one was pretty decent, I find all Cubanos on the greasy side. We also got the hamburger and it was solid. Service was excellent. There is street parking and there is a parking lot in the back.

I can't believe I haven't written a review yet. This is bar none my favorite restaurant in Los…read moreAngeles. Chef Daniel is a savant, Steph and staff are always on point with the service. When people ask me about the food, I always say that it's like you're walking into a 5-star chef's home, and he's making you whatever he thinks is good. You're getting a meal made with love, and the ingredients, seasonings, and careful care in preparation are proof of that. The vibes are homely. If you treat everyone with the same respect as if you were in their home, you'll feel right at home, with some of the best eating you'll experience in Los Angeles.

Holy Saints is the kind of restaurant where you look at some of the combinations on the menu and…read morewonder how they're going to work together; then you try it, and it all makes sense. QUICK TAKE Get: Fish of the Day, Lamb, Moroccan-style Mushrooms Skip: Duck was our one miss Know: This is a good place for adventurous eaters who like sharing dishes and trying unexpected flavor combinations. Holy Saints does a nice job of making food feel creative without crossing over into "trying too hard." There are a lot of different influences running through the menu, and several dishes had us talking about the flavors and ingredients as much as the food itself. What we tried: Moroccan-style Mushrooms - A great example of what Holy Saints does well. Earthy, savory mushrooms with contrasting textures from the nuts, thinly sliced radish, herbs and crispy elements on top. There was a lot happening on the plate, but it all worked together. Definitely one to share. Fish of the Day - One of the highlights of the meal and something I would absolutely order again. The fish came over rice in a deeply flavored sauce with peppers, herbs and fresh vegetables. Colorful, comforting and much more interesting than the standard fish-and-vegetables preparation you see at a lot of restaurants. Lamb - Another winner. Rich, hearty and well seasoned, with the sauce pulling everything together. If you're visiting for the first time and like lamb, this would be high on my list. Duck - Good flavor, but it seemed like the duck sauce could have benefited from a little more time to rest before being sliced and served. We joked that we should have brought a bag, taken it home and eaten it as leftovers instead. Sometimes duck might just need a night to think about what it did. What I liked most about Holy Saints is that the food wasn't boring. The kitchen takes familiar ingredients and puts them together in ways you probably wouldn't think of yourself, which makes it a fun restaurant for ordering several things and sharing around the table.

Cannonball did not disappoint! I came with a group of 3 to celebrate a friend's birthday. There's a…read morefree parking structure around the corner to the restaurant. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, including the buttermilk biscuits, yellowfin tuna tartare, BBQ chicken, calamari, and the fideos, and every single dish was delicious. My personal favorites were the buttermilk biscuits and the fideos. The biscuits were warm, buttery, and absolutely irresistible, while the fideos were packed with flavor and easily a standout dish. Everything else was just as enjoyable, the tuna tartare was fresh, the calamari was perfectly cooked, and the BBQ chicken was tender and flavorful. If you're dining with a group, I definitely recommend ordering a few dishes to share so you can try a little bit of everything. We'll definitely be back!

Came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a really great time, largely thanks to the…read moreservice. Our server was super friendly and attentive the whole night, gave us great advice on how much food to order, and checked in just enough. We had a couple of solid cocktails and kicked things off with the shaved celery salad and yellowfin tuna tartare. Both of those appetizers were 10/10. The mains (the trout and the chicken) were a little bit of a letdown by comparison, just feeling kind of average, but they were still fine. Just nothing to rave about. The spot has a really nice old-school vibe that felt right for a birthday dinner. Parking is a bit of a headache around there, but keep in mind there's a public parking garage right around the corner that's free on weekends and after noon on weekdays.

Such a great little spot! The food was absolutely delicious. They have a Southern-inspired menu,…read morebut what I really love is that they change it throughout the seasons based on what's fresh and available, so there's always something new to try. We had the fried chicken, gumbo, and crawfish slider, and everything was so good and full of flavor! The owners were incredibly nice and made the whole experience feel so welcoming and personal. Kevin especially spent quite a bit of time at our table talking with us, and he was just such a genuinely kind person. You could tell from talking with him how much he cares about what they're creating there and the people who come in. It didn't feel rushed or like he was just making the rounds, he was simply warm, personable, and genuine. You can tell there's so much thought and care put into this place, from the fresh, seasonal ingredients and ever-changing menu to the way they treat their guests. Definitely one of those places you're excited to come back to, especially knowing there will be something different to try depending on the season. Such a good find, great food, great atmosphere, and genuinely wonderful people. We'll definitely be back!

My hubby and I went for date night and had to bring our grandbaby. We had already come in knowing…read morewhat we wanted from postings on IG. The sangria - I wish they had to-go thermos available because I need to take that home. The biscuits - winner (we placed an additional order to take home) The bbq shrimp - had just enough spice The fried chicken - I loved that the breast was boneless and easy to eat. I could taste the brine all the way through each pice of chicken. The macaroni and cheese - not our favorite. Will try something different next time. The blackberry cobbler - delicious butt I would serve with ice cream. The staff were great. The owner and his wife checked on us and thanked us for coming. We will be back for sure!!!

It's great! The atmosphere is nice, too--quite different from a typical Chinese restaurant. It's…read moreworth a try.

I had a business dinner here the other night so could not take photos of the delicious food. From…read morethe outside this place might be mistaken for a generic chain but the care and attention to the food and service dispel that impression immediately. We enjoyed the corn agnolotti, edamame humus, and the melon with prosciutto as appetizers. I especially liked the sea bass entree. It was beautifully seasoned and cooked perfectly. The salmon was also tasty (we shared plates). The apple strudel was yummy as was the dessert with lemons curd, blackberries and melt-in-your -mouth shortbread cookies. Almost forgot to mention the watermelon drop cocktail. What a perfect refreshing summer drink. Definitely worth trying. Well done, Arbour! I'll be back.

Whoa time flies! 9 years later and we're back!…read more I tried the short rib grilled cheese and my husband ordered the havarti shroom burger with fries and a cookies & cream shake. The grilled cheese satisfied my craving, it was more than what I wanted! I just wish they had other chocolate options besides the cookies & cream shake. My husband gobbled down his burger very quickly so it's safe to say it was also delicious. Nylah brought out our food and was super sweet and attentive to whatever we needed! She has the most welcoming smile which made my day even better. If I could bring thid location closer to us in Monrovia, I totally would. It's always a great experience coming here!!

This is my all time favorite veggie burger to date- they even have gluten free buns! The been patty…read moreis so full of flavor that I prefer it over the standard burger. The fried onions, jalepeno, and garlic aioli just make every bite magic. The broccolini and lemon cream sauce was ok, but probably would not order again. Verdict: Yummy!!! I will definitely return. Parking garage is validated and there is plenty of seating inside and on the patio.

this bar was slayyyying. the enterance is a little unassuming (i completely walked by it at first)…read morebut the inside is a beautiful, dimmed lounge. lots of seating on a couch that spans the entire room and stools by the bar. the staff are very friendly and offered some recommendations for us. there is a self serve popcorn machine in the back! bathroom was also clean and orderly. the menu is super cute and hand drawn. my friend actually knows the person who made it hahaha. i ordered the planters punch at first, it had a pretty strong liquor taste. the zombie 1950s was next and it was so good i had to get it twice. its refreshing and served super cold. but who knows i was already a drink in so that may have made it taste better lol. also just need to say shoutout whoever was on aux they have great music taste. daft punk, tv girl, tame impala and the strokes kept me company all night ‍ good neighbors for sure!

Super chill bar with nice cocktail selection. Great place for small groups to sit and chat. Mellow…read moremusic, no Dj, but mellow vibes, nice decor inside the bar. they have food trucks outside almost every night, when they are open. Super nice staff. Parking can be a little tight. You can bring kids and pets to the outside patio, when they have food trucks. Great place to come and chill Dragon egg approved