21 Bistro

Looks like a new restaurant, 21 Bistro, is getting ready to open in the spot formerly occupied by Baldwin's Sidewalk Cafe at 110 E. Lime Avenue.

Remember, the images are larger now.  Click on the photo above and enjoy!

Painting Monrovia High School - An Update

Taken late this afternoon.

Trying something new starting today - larger photos.  Just click on the photo and you'll see a much larger image with lots of nice detail.  This should be the norm from now on.  Hope you like it.

The Aztec Hotel - Preserve And Protect

Kind of old news now, but better late than never.  According to this article in the Monrovia Patch, the Aztec Hotel looks like it will be getting a new lease on life.  The new owners, along with oversight by the Historic Preservation Commission, plan to preserve and restore the hotel.

Pop Quiz - Which One Is Monrovia Peak?

The Answer is...  

The answer to the quiz, as Anonymous correctly guessed, is "C".
Although it doesn't look like it from down here in the city, Monrovia Peak is also the highest of the 3 peaks at 5,409 feet.

Peak "B", as far as I know, doesn't have a name.  It's the 2nd highest of the 3 at 5,360 feet.

Peak "A" is Rankin Peak, named after the Rev. Edward Payson Rankin. From the city it looks to be the most prominent, but it is the shortest of the 3 peaks at 5,290 feet.

Congratulations to Anonymous for the correct answer!

Thanks to Dan's Hiking Pages for the peak elevations.

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The first photo is a wider view to provide some context to the area and the peaks in the quiz.  The second photo is a closer view of the three peaks to choose from.

There is a Monrovia Peak above the city and it is one of the three identified in the photos. The question is: Which one is Monrovia Peak?  A, B or C?  Any guesses?

Sam's Deli Rehab Sneak Peek

Not giving away any secrets here since this is clearly visible to anyone walking or driving by on Myrtle Ave.  The awnings over the front are gone and a quick peek inside shows the entire interior is currently in the process of being rehabbed as part of the "Kitchen Nightmares" makeover.  Click the photo for a larger version and a little more detail.

"Kitchen Nightmares" Filming In Monrovia

A couple of uninteresting photos related to the filming of "Kitchen Nightmares" at Sam's Deli / Sam's Kabob Room / Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room / Sam's Deli and Kabob Room (What the hell is the name of this place anyway?)  All the action is taking place behind closed doors.

I'm always amazed at the resources it takes to film something.  The top photo is the parking lot behind Sam's.  The lower photo is the parking lot behind Paragon At Old Town.  There were more trucks to the right of these.

You can find more about the filming and read several opinions regarding Sam's Deli at Monrovia Patch.
For the record:  I've eaten there. I got sick and never went back.

7/16/2012:  Another photo added here.

Bear Resistant Recycle Bin

One of the new bear resistant recycle bins at Monrovia Canyon Park.  This should solve the problem of bears congregating at recycling centers with stolen bottles.

Seriously though, the money does get used for the park.  Next time you're in the park and you finish off that water bottle, drop it in a recycle bin.  It's an easy way to help out.

Working On The Tracks

The depot that won't be the actual station when the Gold Line makes a stop here can be seen in the distance.

Colorado Boulevard Morning

East of Myrtle Avenue.

Fireworks Display July 4th At Library Park

2011 fireworks display.

The annual city fireworks display will be held on Wednesday, the 4th of July, at Monrovia Library Park.
The live concert by Person to Person starts at 7pm, the fireworks start at 9pm.

All the details can be found here on Monrovia Patch.

Pottery Ranch Demolition Begins

On the southeast corner of Magnolia Ave. and Huntington Dr.