tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post7044855020952776584..comments2023-10-25T02:14:11.431-07:00Comments on Living Vicuriously, aka Pasadena Daily Photo, has moved.: Business SchmisnessPetrea Burchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-36444499048040912182009-02-26T08:48:00.000-08:002009-02-26T08:48:00.000-08:00This isn't in response to the economy; M&S...This isn't in response to the economy; M&S has had this Happy Hour menu for years! I love to enjoy the fare sitting on the outdoor patio listening to the nearby fountains.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-84600453169836558232009-02-26T07:30:00.000-08:002009-02-26T07:30:00.000-08:00Hi Pont Girl. I met a woman last night whose daugh...Hi Pont Girl. I met a woman last night whose daughter was once a Vegas showgirl and is now a judge. She sounded interesting! I wonder if you've met her in court!<BR/><BR/>Skrip, I guess I let the cat out of this bag. But I think it's okay. We ought to encourage businesses who do business this way.<BR/><BR/>Ted: infected with happiness. Nice virus.<BR/><BR/>Vanda, I'll be interested to hear about it and will check toadberry.<BR/><BR/>Hi Christina: Yes, some are better than others. And I forgot to mention there's no take-out (for good reason)! But overall, it's excellent.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-1061794289881076462009-02-25T22:15:00.000-08:002009-02-25T22:15:00.000-08:00It's definitely a winner, this happy hour. Some o...It's definitely a winner, this happy hour. Some of the hors d'oeuvres are better than others, but some are yummy, the drinks are cheap, the booths are comfy, and the waiters are pretty good, even when busy. Overall, it's a great value and an excellent time. <BR/><BR/>I haven't been for a while, but now I think I'm reminded of why I used to go. I need to get my booty back in that booth!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607821498331135305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-79435610983939223912009-02-25T21:19:00.000-08:002009-02-25T21:19:00.000-08:00Burbank one, sorry.Burbank one, sorry.Vandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467945696376519810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-13882012068924410622009-02-25T19:16:00.000-08:002009-02-25T19:16:00.000-08:00Refreshing to know this sort of thing still exists...Refreshing to know this sort of thing still exists SOMEWHERE...<BR/><BR/>I remember a little "hole in the wall" near where I once worked. This was some years ago, but 2 could eat for about 5$ and the food was awesome... They (mom and pop operation) didn't care for anything fancy and you could tell they were INSANELY HAPPY with their little establishment.<BR/><BR/>It was infectious.T Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899774763691839165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-79828027269828649132009-02-25T19:13:00.000-08:002009-02-25T19:13:00.000-08:00That's actually the little secret a few of us had ...That's actually the little secret a few of us had at the firm in Pasadena for years. DIRT CHEAP good food and great beer. My favorite secret spot for all the years I've worked in Pasadena. Usually best for business drinking, or a secret date... shhhh! In fact, I'll be going next week for Happy hour!Skriphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498575259403326386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-54591213052627385342009-02-25T18:01:00.000-08:002009-02-25T18:01:00.000-08:00This was one of my old haunts when I used to work ...This was one of my old haunts when I used to work at the Pasadena courthouse. Those were the days! Ate lunch here at least once a week, and had many happy happy hours :) Hope you are well!Pont Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027307249127770309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-34052329546449740632009-02-25T16:57:00.000-08:002009-02-25T16:57:00.000-08:00Thank you, Dina. I just might do that. Maybe they'...Thank you, Dina. I just might do that. Maybe they'll trade me for a martini or two. Where is your cutie pic, I wonder?<BR/><BR/>Vanda, are you going to the Burbank one or the Pasadena one? We might follow you to Pasadena...<BR/><BR/>Kim, have you told Ben about your friend?<BR/><BR/>Now Maria, Miss Havisham and all you other locals, I can see what's happening here. It's obvious we need a blogger happy hour. If you're interested, email me the dates you CANNOT come, and I'll post an invite in a few days. Okay?Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-90582807175516839872009-02-25T15:47:00.000-08:002009-02-25T15:47:00.000-08:00That is the place to go! What a great night out! N...That is the place to go! What a great night out! Nothing better than a good time and a small bill. Lol!marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472265054401361817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-14430610240785749842009-02-25T15:29:00.000-08:002009-02-25T15:29:00.000-08:00The are IDIOTS over there at Mc & Schmk. I am ...The are IDIOTS over there at Mc & Schmk. I am forced (yet again) to march right over there and do what every red blooded American slacker must do: eat the crabcakes.<BR/><BR/>How I do suffer.<BR/><BR/>And that manager! He is unbelievable! Always a smile and a welcome. It's so annoying.Patrizzi Intergarlicticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047084173908563600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-73724997207771574202009-02-25T15:06:00.000-08:002009-02-25T15:06:00.000-08:00i have alway wanted to try a dirty martini, maybe ...i have alway wanted to try a dirty martini, maybe i will just have to make a trip down there and try one. <BR/><BR/>just say when and i will find a sitter in a heart beat and meet you for a cocktail - i also need a great reason to get out of the house and i can't think of a better one. "a la tien"Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931292655690718926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-18673162270304230632009-02-25T14:57:00.000-08:002009-02-25T14:57:00.000-08:00I think this happens with a lot of establishments ...I think this happens with a lot of establishments in close proximity to a university. Poor students, nice proprietor, win-win. Ben says its right across the street from Fuller, and that's where a good friend of mine just got a professorship. Will have to let the cat further out of the bag. . .<BR/>Glad you had a nice night out AND got some business done (and love your newish avatar).<BR/>-Kim<BR/>Seattle Daily PhotoKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687351187791689224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-18045747526302209352009-02-25T13:12:00.000-08:002009-02-25T13:12:00.000-08:00I've been to their Burbank restaurant. The food wa...I've been to their Burbank restaurant. The food was quite good, but they crammed far too many too many tables into the place. It was crowded, noisy. You could bare squeeze your way through the tables.<BR/><BR/>Regardless, I'm going there to happy hour tomorrow. Some sort of "Professional Networking Event."Vandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467945696376519810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-30460668300517086162009-02-25T12:21:00.000-08:002009-02-25T12:21:00.000-08:00If you feel so bad about not paying enough money, ...If you feel so bad about not paying enough money, you could donate a print of your winning photo (a "dirty" martini?) to the restaurant. It's worth a lot.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461925401870320466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-19807746381809111962009-02-25T10:45:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:45:00.000-08:00Ha ha, Dave/1916, I thought the same myself (about...Ha ha, Dave/1916, I thought the same myself (about the cat and the bag). It wasn't over-crowded and I like that. But I want them to keep doing it. Thanks for the tip about Polkas.<BR/><BR/>Lynn, come on over! It's just a pond after all. And thanks for the "Eric" word. I take it as high praise.<BR/><BR/>This is a good place for a few people to hang. Y'all come on down (from Altadena, San Dimas or wherever).<BR/><BR/>Maria: this was the first "dirty martini" I ever tried. I liked it, but I think I'll stick with "clean."Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-2691516573817508942009-02-25T10:26:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:26:00.000-08:00great shot Petrea. was this your martini?great shot Petrea. was this your martini?Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931292655690718926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-22921444617705330882009-02-25T10:10:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:10:00.000-08:00And from the looks of that great photo -- it has c...And from the looks of that great photo -- it has cool, old Los Angeles-style ambiance, too. I'm so there.Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-14403878881520958712009-02-25T10:09:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:09:00.000-08:00Wow! I'd love a place like that in my neighbourhoo...Wow! I'd love a place like that in my neighbourhood or near work! By the way, la photo est très sympa !cieldequimperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541298876304462514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-66501456857110630752009-02-25T10:08:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:08:00.000-08:00And being that it is basically across the road fro...And being that it is basically across the road from Fuller Seminary means that there is always a theological discussion happening at a table, or a group of students trying to "study". There is nothing students love more than cheap eats, and a place to vent.ben widemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010635436712076159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-52710243222924119412009-02-25T10:05:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:05:00.000-08:00just passing by to say hello, voila. :)just passing by to say hello, voila. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669033588375514947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-20814045706446601602009-02-25T09:46:00.000-08:002009-02-25T09:46:00.000-08:00What's even better is that the menu changes from t...What's even better is that the menu changes from time to time so you get variety too.West Coast Grrlie Blatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525143312328529863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-35450266593455174452009-02-25T09:39:00.000-08:002009-02-25T09:39:00.000-08:00Wow! How long will it take for me to get there? ;...Wow! How long will it take for me to get there? ;)<BR/><BR/>Petrea this shot is fabulous. Very Eric.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-26824711203807659782009-02-25T09:07:00.000-08:002009-02-25T09:07:00.000-08:00Oysters? Say no more.Oysters? Say no more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-13227220612172114882009-02-25T08:52:00.000-08:002009-02-25T08:52:00.000-08:00Yes, P, I've heard about the "dollar valu...Yes, P, I've heard about the "dollar value" meals at McDonalds & Schmick's. <BR/>And, the time to be happy hour. Whatever it takes to get people outta their own kitchen to eat.<BR/><BR/>They had never appealed to me before, but you are just the latest one to give me a raving review of the joint.<BR/><BR/>Gotta get over there soon!Cafe Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115520512264907360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-3522871886560473582009-02-25T08:33:00.000-08:002009-02-25T08:33:00.000-08:00Definitely a place the Restless Chef is going to h...Definitely a place the Restless Chef is going to have to check out!Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331108175137673106noreply@blogger.com