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by victor buell Despite the closure of two Acapulco restaurants in Pasadena and Monrovia, hungry chow-hounds looking for a Mexican food fix can still get a giant burrito, a stuffed soft taco, or a cheesy enchilada just around the corner at Arcadia’s Original Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina. This family-owned and family-oriented grill is nestled in its tree-lined grounds as if it grew there organically. Inside you will find a spacious and sprawling dining area and comfortable sports bar where you can slide into a booth and enjoy items from the full menu. The menu is lengthy, and the portions are very large, so expect to leave stuffed or with a to-go box. Located across from gates 5 and 6 at the Santa Anita racetrack at 181 Col-
orado Place, Arcadia, Peppers has been serving the area for almost 40 years Chef Amador Cortez, has been running the kitchen for over 30 years, and many of the staff has been employed at Peppers for a decade or more. The only newbies to be found are the owners, who took over in 2011 and are smart enough to know not to alter a thing about this timeestablished location. “People keep saying ‘I know you changed something,’ but we haven’t—except for the tortilla chips which are lighter and crispier.” So insists co-owner Virginia Disegna, “everything else is exactly how it’s been. Our regulars have been coming here for years, many ordering the same items for years, and we want to make sure they stay happy.” I went over the menu
for ten minutes before settling on a combo chicken and steak fajita platter. It was massive, served sizzling with peppers and onions and mushrooms, a side of grilled poblano peppers, rice, beans, homemade guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and three kinds of salsa (by the way, the house salsa is excellent—just saying). The dish was very fresh and flavorful, and I ended up taking so much of it home it took me two tries to finish it off. I brought a cheese quesadilla back to the office for Terry, who raved as well, and was surprised to get rice, beans, and salsa included. There is something for everyone on the big menu, including a full seafood section, two-dozen house specialties, appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, steaks, ribs,
and of course burritos, tacos, tamales, enchiladas, tostadas, quesadillas and chimichangas—available with almost any combination of fillings. Happy hour starts every weekday at 3pm til 6pm, and Peppers boasts the best margaritas in town. I’ll go back to confirm that another day, but after everything I have seen I think it’s probably accurate. Also consider “Taco Tuesdays” where for $5 you get two street tacos and a domestic beer all day long. For our readers who were saddened by the closures of the local Acapulco, or anyone else out there looking for a satisfying Mexican meal, Peppers will take great care of you. Just be forewarned—you might still be eating there for the next 30 years.
Arcadia Chamber and Local Realtors to Host Council Candidates Forum March 7 The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and the Arcadia Association of Realtors® are once again partnering to pres11:15 AMAM 11:15 AM 11:15 11:15 AM ent a forum on March 7 Rev. Paul S. Beck • Senior Pastor for the public to meet and hear from all five candidates running for two City WE HAVE “SOMETHING” YOU NEED Council seats up for election in March/April. Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:45 a.m. The free Meet the Sunday School: (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Candidates Forum will be Sunday Eve - “Praise” Worship 7:00 p.m. held at 7 p.m. Wednesor day, March 7, in the auMonday Worship - 7:00 p.m. ditorium of the Arcadia Public Library. Seating for OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 175 attendees will be on a 512 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia first-come, first-served ba(626) 447-7690 sis, so please arrive early PASTOR ROGER SONNENBERG to ensure a seat. Light reHANDICAP ACCESSIBLE - CHILD CARE AVAILABLE freshments will be provid11:15 11:15AM AM
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ed by the AAR. Although election day is technically April 10, for the first time there will be no polls open on that date or any other. Mail-in ballots will be mailed to voters in early March and must be returned and received no later than April 10. With voters having the option of completing and returning their ballots in early March, AAR and the Chamber feel it is very important to hold the forum early in the process. All five candidates have already agreed to attend to the forum: former Mayor John Wuo, Sho Tay, Henry Nunez,
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incumbent current Mayor Gary Kovacic, and Mary Dougherty. Chamber Executive Director Scott Hettrick and AAR Board of Director member Andy Bencosme will co-moderate the forum, with each asking questions of the candidates after initial self-introductions by each candidate. Written questions will be accepted from the audience, with as many as possible being asked of the candidates. Established in 1924, The Arcadia Association of Realtors® is one of California’s oldest trade associations. The AAR is
an advocate for Realtor® professionalism and promoting private property rights. The association can be reached at (626) 446-2115 and via their website: www.TheAAR. com The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 90th Anniversary of Creating Community Pride Through Business since 1921. Membership in the Chamber is $115 for residents and non-profit organizations; $185 for home-based businesses; and starts at $260 for traditional businesses. For more information, call 626-447-2159.
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