DINING BEAT : CATFISH WORTH PURRING ABOUT.Byline: Larry Lipson Catfish was hot for a while (it's reportedly America's fifth most popular fish), but it seems to have slipped a bit in favor of halibut halibut: see flatfish. halibut Any of various flatfishes, especially the Atlantic and Pacific halibuts (genus Hippoglossus, family Pleuronectidae), both of which have eyes and colour on the right side. . However, there are still plenty of catfish to fry at several local restaurants. Shiro in South Pasadena South Pasadena (păs'ədē`nə), city (1990 pop. 23,936), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a residential suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1888. Medical supplies, clothing, and transportation and electronic equipment are manufactured. and Chinois on Main in Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. still serve catfish whole, quickly deep-fried - and with tart ponzu sauce. These and other restaurants that use farm-raised catfish in any innovative way may be eligible for recognition by the Catfish Institute, which actually produces a restaurant register annually, and promotes this list nationally throughout the year. So, if your favorite dining spot does good things with catfish regularly, tell its owners to send a copy of the menu with a note describing the restaurant and how it features catfish to the Catfish Institute, c/o Golin/Harris Communications, 405 Lexington Ave., 16th Floor, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , N.Y. 10017 or fax the info to (212) 697-3720. In the case of catfish, ugly can be good. Steaking your claim Just in case you're still looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. USDA USDA, n.pr See United States Department of Agriculture. prime steaks in a Valley restaurant, El Paso Barbeque Co., 18938 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, has them. Its newest addition is a juicy, large, 24-ounce porterhouse (with bone, of course) served with two accompaniments and priced at $19.95. For information on other steak options and El Paso's true Texas barbecue plates, call (818) 996-5607. Chili days ahead Pro and amateur chili-makers will vie at the Outlaw Chili Society's annual Old Pasadena Chili Cook-Off June 27 and 28. The event is in Mercantile Alley (south of Colorado Boulevard at Fair Oaks) in Old Town Pasadena Built on the foundation of one of the oldest, most beautiful and most prosperous cities in California, Old Pasadena arose from the ashes of a decaying bowery that had a well deserved patina of homeless and hippie. . The pros go at it starting at noon June 27 with a number of restaurants entered, including Robin's, Country Star, McCormick & Schmick's, Il Fornaio, Wild Thyme, Hamburger Hamlet, Beckham's Place, Johnny Rockets and Chuy's. Winner in the pro division gets a trip for two anywhere Continental Airlines flies. The amateur chili contest and a car show are scheduled for 1 p.m. June 28. Admission at the door is $10 per day; an advance ticket for two days is $15. Food and live music are included. Ticket and entry information: (626) 308-3831. |
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