Jay Eats Worldwide

If you follow me on Instagram , you know that I'm a  fan of Trejo's Tacos .  My favorite location is the Hollywood cantina, but you can get tacos at all of the locations and even their truck. So, you can imagine my excitement when I heard that one was opening in Pasadena. Here's a look back at my first visit HERE Located in the courtyard of the Pasadena Playhouse, One of first things you see when you walk into the restaurant, is the bar... Does anything else matter? I was invited to a media event with food influencers.  Starting off this event with their signature margarita. One thing about Trejo's, there's something for everyone. If you don't drink alcohol, there's something for you too. Try their aqua fresca (strawberry lemon) or the horchata. You go to Trejo's Cantina  and your server looks, well...I'll just say, familiar... See What Jay Eats... For this tasting, we sample...

I don't always get invited to the Rose Bowl for events other than football and soccer, but tonight it's a different kind of event. Tonight is the preview of the 2nd Annual Masters of Taste , a luxury food and beverage festival which takes place on the field of the Rose Bowl on Sunday, May 7th, 2017. A 100% of the proceeds supports Union Station Homeless Services . Working to end homelessness in our community. Get Tickets HERE (use "CHEF17" for a 15% discount)  See What Jay Eats... This is a small preview of the upcoming event on May 7th. Yes, my friends at SprieWorks were there with their Bangkok sandwich. If you've never been to SpireWorks, see more from my Westwood visit  HERE SpireWorks ' chef, Kuniko Yagi, bringing this Thai flavored sandwich to life... On fresh baked bread with Beef (cooked on a spire),  Tamarind Chutney,  Yellow Curry Aioli, Green Onions,  Thai Coconut Curry...

The Pasadena location opened on  September 13, 2016. Since then, I've been three times . See Pre-Opening HERE I'm back again to sample the Spring 2017 menu. Hangover Rx and Medicine Man, both are non-alcoholic. Hangover Rx with pineapple, orange, honey, and coconut water. Medicine Man triple-brewed black tea, blueberry, pomegranate, honey, and sea buckthorn.   See What Jay Eats... New Spring 2017 Menu Items Torched Avocado (vegetarian) We started out the evening with this dish, with cucumber noodle, mushroom, snap pea, radish, sesame, and turmeric ponzu. Roasted Artichoke Pizza (vegan) with sugar snap pea, smoked onion, roasted garlic, vegan salmon ricotta, black truffle. Wild Mushroom Pizza with asparagus, roasted garlic, and Taleggio cheese. This was a pleasant surprise and something I would have again and again. Poke Bowl with wild caught albacore, avocado, quinoa rice, mushr...

In Spanish, "Tortugas" means Turtles. But in Mexico City, it's also slang for Torta.  What's a Torta? It's a sandwich served on an oval-shaped roll, called Telera. Tortas are both served hot or cold with different proteins, condiments, and with different types of Mexican cheeses. Opened in February 2016, just a couple of doors down from the Pasadena location of King Taco. Tortugas is opened by the same family as King Taco. Their idea is to serve authentic Mexican Tortas in Pasadena. Lots to choose from... I had a hard time choosing, but ended up ordering the Cubana (or Cuban), a Mexico City and Tortugas Favorite! Each Torta is made to order, so it might be a few minute wait. But it's worth the wait... See What Jay Eats... The Cubana The Cubana includes, a slice of pork ham, Milanesa (choose between pork, beef, or chicken), homemade chorizo, a slice of head cheese, ...