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Photo of main entrance to The Original Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina located at 181 Colorado Place in Arcadia. Pictured is a red awning with the restaurant's name, two benches on either side of entrance, two lamps on the pillars supporting the awning, and a lawn jockey.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2447
Date
2022
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Date
2022
Subjects
Original Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Physical Description
color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images
ID
2303
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Photographs
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Merrill Shindler reviews The Original Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10074
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News Cheers Section
Pages
p. 7 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News Cheers Section
Pages
p. 7 w/photo
Subjects
Restaurants, bars, etc.
The Original Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina
Item ID
10028AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Spotlight on Mexican restaurant called Original Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina, a family-oriented, family-owned restaurant at 181 Colorado Place, that has been serving the area for almost 40 years. Chef Amador Cortez has been running the kitchen for over 30 years. Co-owner is Virginia Disegna.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32793
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 2, 2012
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 2, 2012
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Cortez, Amador
Disegna, Virginia
Original Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Item ID
32990AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Exterior view of Rod's Grill showing the west side of restaurant, its sign, customers waiting outside, and the street signs where it was located, the corner of Huntington Drive and Morlan Place. Rod's was located at 41 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, along Historic Route 66, from 1957 through February 2023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2450
Date
2023
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Date
2023
Subjects
Rod's Grill
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Physical Description
color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images
ID
2306
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Photographs
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Exterior view of Rod's Grill showing the south side of restaurant with its rock mosaic wall and both the sign on the front of the building and the pole sign bearing its name that stands on the west side. Customers can be seen waiting outside. Rod's was located at 41 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, along Historic Route 66, from 1957 through February 2023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2451
Date
2023
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Date
2023
Subjects
Rod's Grill
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Physical Description
color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images
ID
2307
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Photographs
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Interior view of Rod's Grill showing customers eating at counter and at tables in booths. Also pictured are some waitresses and cooks, as well as two of the historic photos that the restaurant displayed on its walls. Rod's was located at 41 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, along Historic Route 66, from 1957 through February 2023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2448
Date
2023
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Date
2023
Subjects
Rod's Grill
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Physical Description
color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images
ID
2304
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Photographs
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Interior view of Rod's Grill showing customers eating at the counter, sitting in colorful turquoise seats. Waitresses and cooks can be seen in the kitchen area, as well as a portion of two of the historic photos that the restaurant displayed on its walls. Rod's was located at 41 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, along Historic Route 66, from 1957 through February 2023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2449
Date
2023
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Date
2023
Subjects
Rod's Grill
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Physical Description
color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images
ID
2305
Collection
Photographs
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Looking north on First Avenue toward intersection with St. Joseph. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina on right.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1236
Date
1979
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Date
1979
Subjects
First Avenue
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Physical Description
4x5 color
ID
1227
Collection
Photographs
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Owners of Zapata Vive Mexican Restaurant and Bar Twist bar and grill will appeal the city's denial of their entertainment permits. Neighbors are upset about late night noise.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31208
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2008
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2008
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Bar Twist
Entertainment permits
Kovalik, Joseph
Noise
Magdaleno, Brenda
Planning Commission
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Zapata Vive Mexican Restaurant
Item ID
31403AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Rod's Grill, Arcadia's beloved classic diner, announces its closure after nearly 70 years. Closing date will be Sunday, February 12, 2023. It is located at 41 West Huntington Drive, along Historic Route 66. The diner began as a small chain of restaurants in 1946, with the Arcadia location opening in 1957.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36420
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Historic Route 66
Monroy, Wendy
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Rod's Grill
Romero, Manny
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Paco's in Arcadia is familiar, yet still fun. Food critic and writer Merrill Shindler reviews Paco's Mexican Restaurant.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35334
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 23, 2018
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 23, 2018
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Paco's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Shindler, Merrill
Item ID
35524AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Diners line up to get last meal at Rod's Grill in Arcadia. Restaurant that has served generations of people closes on Sunday (yesterday). Hundreds of diners made a final pilgrimage to Rod's Grill in Arcadia at 41 W. Huntington Drive, along Historic Route 66. Rod Wellman started the restaurant in 1946 in Alhambra. The Arcadia location opened in 1957 offering 10 cent coffees and 40 cent slices of pie a la mode. Wellman's sons Barry and Brian took over years later, then Manny Romero bought it about 25 years ago and kept its vintage vibe. Romero was an immigrant from Mexico. He died in 2021. Television shows such as This is Us, Mad Men, Last Man Standing, and Luck, had filmed episodes there. See hard copy in VF. See also Pasadena Star News, p. A3, A4, February 9, 2023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36421
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
Subjects
Historic Route 66
Hoffman, Jason
Meek, Russell
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Rod's Grill
Romero, Manny
Shuton, Ema (General Manager of Rod's Grill)
Vollrath, Julie
Wellman, Rod
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Sesame Grill, located at 308 East Huntington Drive in Arcadia, is profiled. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4734
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 1995
Pages
p. 6 Cheers Section
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 1995
Pages
p. 6 Cheers Section
Subjects
Restaurants, Bars, etc - Sesame Grill
Item ID
4610AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Slightly skewed view of the sign at the fountain near the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive reads: Arcadia County Park, County of Los Angeles. This was before peacock sculpture was added to the fountain. Later known as Peacock Fountain. Photograph by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2248
Date
April 2001
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Date
April 2001
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2219
Collection
Photographs
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Gina's Sports Bar and Grill is located directly under Bowling Square at 1020 S. Baldwin. It's an upscale bar with live entertainment and a diverse menu.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11905
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
January 15, 1998
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
January 15, 1998
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Restaurants, bars, etc - Gina's Sports Bar and Grill
Item ID
12106AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Gina's Sports Bar & Grill is the source of controversy regarding a Chinese-language sign which some community members claim is advertising prostitution.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14557
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 1998
Pages
p. A1 w / photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 1998
Pages
p. A1 w / photo
Subjects
Business & Industry - Gina's Sports Bar & Grill
Item ID
15133AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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SW corner First Avenue and St. Joseph Street is parking lot for Acapulco Restaurant across the street. Former site of McCoy building.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1234
Date
1979
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Date
1979
Subjects
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
McCoy Building
Historic houses
Physical Description
4x5 color
ID
1225
Collection
Photographs
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View across land near Colorado and Colorado Place looking southeast. Has large billboard reading: 500 yards to Dewey Butler's famous corn and melons grown on Rancho Santa Anita.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs8
Date
c.1939
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Date
c.1939
Subjects
Colorado Blvd
Colorado Place
Restaurants-Carpenter's Drive-in
Arcadia(City)-History-1930-1939
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
8
Collection
Photographs
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View from Colorado Street north toward front of building constructed for the Southern California Floral and Perfumery Co. and later the home of O.D. Harris. It was at 15 E. Orange (Colorado) and was demolished in 1961.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1121
Date
1960
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Date
1960
Subjects
Southern California Floral and Perfumery Company
Historic houses
Physical Description
5x8 b&w
ID
1112
Collection
Photographs
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Owner of iconic Rod's Grill in Arcadia, Manuel de Jesus Romero, succumbs to COVID-19.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35928
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 2021
Pages
p. 8
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 2021
Pages
p. 8
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Deaths
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Rod's Grill
Romero, Manuel de Jesus
Romero, Manny
Collection
Newspaper Index
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