Morsels
By Carl Kozlowski , Dan O'Heron 08/14/2008
Virtual Olympics
Now is the last chance for air hockey, Foosball, Wii bowling, pool and Ms. Pacman enthusiasts to sign-up for the Barney’s Beanery Games that run concurrent with the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Saturday and Sunday, but are not sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee.
Pasadena’s Barney participants — co-ed, two-person teams ($40 per team entry fee to cover T-shirts) — will compete against two other Barney locations. The winning team will get $100 and the overall “Gold Medalist” will be chauffeured to a VIP seat for a baseball game at Dodger Stadium.
While the contest is a serious business for some gamers, expect lots of grinning faces from shots of 70-proof Jagermeister dropped into glasses of Red Bull Barney’s Beanery is located at 99 E. Colorado Blvd., Old Pasadena. Call (626) 405-9777.
— Dan O’Heron
Hearty appetites and pint-sized portions
If you’re trying to watch your waistline but just can’t imagine giving up tasty treats, we’ve got the solution. Head over to Pie ’N Burger at 913 E. California Blvd. in Pasadena and order off the Kids Menu!
Enjoy a grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwich for just $3.50 or a junior hot dog for $4.25 or a junior cheeseburger for $4.95. Everything comes with fries or fruit, but if you want to get your day started right drop in for breakfast. There you’ll get one egg and toast or French toast or animal pancake complete with bacon or sausage, all for $3.50. Call (626) 795-1123 for more info.
— Carl Kozlowski
Musical meal
On Aug. 29 Wahib’s Middle East Restaurant & Bakery in Alhambra will host a production of the musical “Dude,” a French story about kids that attended high school together and are now sharing their stories while back for their first summer in college. You can get a four-course meal and watch the show for just $38.95.
But Wahib’s also features great eating any other day of the week, and now offers its lunch special at the dinner hour as well. For just $7.95, you get the choice of one kebab or the special of the day, all served with rice, hummus, bread, pickles and olives. And don’t forget the Sunday buffet for $17.45.
The culinary magic takes place at 910 E. Main St. in Alhambra. Call (626) 281-1006 or (626) 576-1048.
— Carl Kozlowski
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