Tonight's dinner is courtesy of @tacoslosdesvelados Pasadena! Flautas Pasada De Lanza!! 4 chicken Flautas, topped with smashed avocado, carne asada, and grilled shrimp. This was really really great and the hot sauce was really really hot! (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp9IZeOuyQR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tonight's dinner was courtesy of @urbanplates Pasadena! Grilled North Atlantic salmon with housemade dijon honey sauce, cremini & oyster mushrooms with garlic parmesan butter, rustic bread, and not pictured, a side of house salad (tomorrow's breakfast, probably). The salmon and mushrooms were absolutely perfect. 😋 (at Urban Plates) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp4CX5TuTGF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I've got 20, but a couple were one and done. (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmZ5vWO5dp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tonight's dinner is courtesy of @tardino_bros_italian_kitchen ! Meat with ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. Eccezionale! (at Tardino Bros.: Italian Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpja-JVp2U1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tonight's dinner is courtesy of @thekitchen_pasadena ! A Summer Salad with mixed greens, red onions, cucumber, red grapes, and blackened shrimp. Taste buds are screaming thanks after a long day. This is just terrific! (at The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpgy8AiOAFm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tonight's dinner is courtesy of @wabagrill Pasadena! Quicky salmon and veggies for a rough day. (at WaBa Grill) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpd_Cg4vhQT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday's brunch was courtesy of @eat.manopo ! SMASHburger!! (at Benny Boy Brewing) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpd8-4wv7NZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A couple of nights ago, I got to taste @niecysdelights cakes again. So delicious and moist! Also habit-forming. (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpd6v7RPoky/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday's brunch was courtesy of @tartinewestadams ! A pressed turkey sandwich!! Turkey breast, broccoli rabe pesto, melty provolone, on country bread. (at Tartine West Adams) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUFYmIOAEJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Last night's dinner was courtesy of @thekitchen_pasadena ! Shrimp scampi with sautéed spinach!! Delicious! (at The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQ95ovv7vg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today's brunch was courtesy of @san_marino_cafe ! A Bodega Breakfast Burrito!! Fresh scrambled eggs, Tillamook cheddar cheese, robust tater potatoes, sautéed (EXTRA!) onions, aioli, with bacon and ham . . . MAGNIFICENCE! (at San Marino Cafe and Marketplace) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpG9fO5L88i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today's brunch was courtesy of @elmetatecafe ! Camerones Costa Azul!! Bacon-wrapped shrimps stuffed with cheese, refried beans, rice, salad, and fries. Absolutely perfect. This is not an actual picture of El Metate's bacon-wrapped shrimp because the food dude was on the run in the rain and he was munching at high speed. (at El Metate) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpD3tA_vd8w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today's brunch was courtesy of @DogHaus_Pasadena ! A Holy Aioli!! Seasoned Dog-burger, white American cheese, smoked bacon, carmelized onions, garlic aioli for the win! (at Dog Haus Pasadena) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-6DfXvOJc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tonight's dinner was courtesy of @doghausdogs ! No pic because we were at the @LAArtShow. (at LA Art Show) https://www.instagram.com/p/CotqaXkus7B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Food Dude doesn't have a Valentine, but if he did, he would recommend @shirorestaurant (at Shiro Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CooVwqwOVGN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Food Dude doesn't have a Valentine, but if he did, he would recommend @thegeorgepasadena (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CooVbD2OXek/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Food Dude doesn't have a Valentine, but if he did, he would recommend @thearbourpasadena (at The Arbour) https://www.instagram.com/p/CooUe1ducWy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=