The Arroyo Chop House for upscale steak and lobster . . .

Oct 20, 2019,00:51 AM
 

. . . Union for Italian.  But Sahara is the bargain joint.

Art

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Friday lunch with my pal Marc . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 19th, 2019-11:06
. . . at the best Lebanese restaurant around, Sahara in Pasadena. (That list includes Skaf's, which is pretty damn good, too!) Chicken and beef kabobs for Marc, vegetarian plate for me. We shared the feta cheese and Kalamata olives platter. Mandatory wris...  

That looks a feast Art ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-11:50
Good food, good friends and great watches ... Your living the dream 👌

To say nothing of . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 19th, 2019-13:37
. . . upcoming cue projects. Yup, the 'Art' noted on that Tasmanian blackwood handle is yours truly! This one will be spectacular, with unique woods and trim. Due date: 2020. ...  

Simply WOW ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-17:11

Its obvious that your watch already has many good stories to tell.

 
 By: Reuven Malter : October 19th, 2019-13:11
It looks like it got a ton of love in the past and hopefully it will get even more wrist time in the future. I want to give another thumbs up for your choice of meal. Have a great saturday.

Well, for starters, I'm the second owner. The original owner . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 19th, 2019-13:43
. . . was an Air Force electronics tech who served in Thailand during the Viet Nam war. That's Gene standing in the front row, third from your left. He learned to fly while in the USAF, and became a commercial pilot after he left the service. And yes, my ...  

Wow. Amazing that you know that story.

 
 By: Reuven Malter : October 19th, 2019-14:12
Most owners from vintage pieces can just imagine what might has happend. Thank you for sharing the story!

Well spotted, Count. Unfortunately, the new owners . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 19th, 2019-15:37
. . . can't seem to prepare them properly. (Their falafel, too - not nearly as tasty as before.) Everything else is pretty much the same. According to Marc, Dad, and my uncles, the meat dishes are even better than before, though. So I left the grape leave... 

I am at the Langham Pasadena in November

 
 By: John : October 19th, 2019-21:48
any other area eateries to recommend? Appreciated!

The Arroyo Chop House for upscale steak and lobster . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 20th, 2019-00:51
. . . Union for Italian. But Sahara is the bargain joint. Art

That steakhouse is really good. One of my favorites in Pasadena

 
 By: marcD : October 20th, 2019-10:11
I would have bring the Rolex for the parking lot shot though...

. . . and I have you to thank . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 20th, 2019-10:21
. . . for originally recommending it! If you remember, I called last year to ask your advice on the class restaurant in Pasadena, for which your reply was Arroyo Chop House. And right you were! . . .

Mahalo for the recommendations!

 
 By: John : October 20th, 2019-10:52
i think I stumbled into Union on a past trip. Thanks again.

Always fun to meetup for a wonderful lunch..

 
 By: marcD : October 20th, 2019-10:17
That combination platter was the best and so was the Omega you were wearing.