Big Cap

[P-Dub]

Flying out tomorrow morning for my annual Big Cap trip. My wife is going with me, she has replaced the guys that used to go. Love having her around, but I miss the days of non-stop gambling with my race track buddies.  If anyone will be there give me a shout, first cold one is on me.

Maybe a ROTW from one of the many stakes races that day??

Can Shared Belief lose if he doesn\'t fall down?

Looks like firm and fast with weather in the mid 70\'s. I know East Coast guys, I can go bleep myself for bringing up the weather.

Last thing, I\'m looking for another dinner spot.  The Derby is always on the schedule, but we are done with the Tokyo Wako experience. Been going to both places for years. Staying at the Embassy, right next door to The Derby. Not looking to travel a great distance.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

[Tavasco]

For a memorable experience I understand the Anaheim White House is it!

Since overpriced is a recent topic - this appears to be it. How ever, most all agree the food is delicious.

The decor & ambience is is is historic?  unusual? Gaudy, Ridiculous! May require a major score. Yet appears cheaper than New Years Day brunch @ Aqueduct.

Have not been there myself, preferring the original El Torito\'s on Topanga (too far) or the Van Nuys Bob\'s  as a young valley guy. No Spenger\'s anywhere near.

Their Website Anaheim White House

[Kasept]

Right out of Santa Anita on Huntington, left and straight down Rosemead to the long time racetracker institution in Pico Rivera.. The Dal Rae. If you remember and liked Monty\'s in Pasadena, you know what to expect.

Tableside Ceasar Salad. Rock Shrimp appy. Famed House \'Pepper\' Steak. The kind of place that doesn\'t exist anymore..

http://www.dalrae.com/

If you want to go into downtown L.A., Pacific Dining Car a similar landmark and treat too.. And open 24 hours.

http://www.pacificdiningcar.com/

[Edgorman]

Do not go to Pacific Dining Car.  Place should be shuttered. I had been there ten years ago,(okay).  Recently went out of necessity.   $28 hamburger, inedible.  Steaks $50-$70.  A funeral parlor would have better ambience.  They are the only game in their area of downtown.  Please avoid.

[Kasept]

Sorry you had a bad experience. Was there most recently Breeders\' Cup Week and it was terrific from the bell.

[gteasy]

Europane on Colorado in Pasadena for coffees, pastry, and (to-go)sandwiches is a
happy place...easy am parking on the street...some day I want to run into that
lobster food truck that gets great reviews...sorry,not much help for dinner.

[yesthatwouldbeme]

Old Town Pasadena is a nice area to park and you can wander around for decent shops and restaurant options, Colorado Blvd and Fair Oaks are cross streets, the wife will dig. Better quality dinner options below in Pasadena but not right in Old Town

Nice Pasadena dinner options
Parkway Grill  https://www.zagat.com/r/parkway-grill-pasadena
Houston\'s - beautiful room rock solid grub/service  
Smitty\'s https://www.zagat.com/r/smittys-grill-pasadena

Bullet proof breakfast/brunch @ Green Street https://www.zagat.com/r/green-street-tavern-pasadena

Maison Akira - French/Japanese  https://www.zagat.com/r/maison-akira-pasadena
Shiro in South Pasadena for asian fusion https://www.zagat.com/r/shiro-south-pasadena

Lots of good choices nearby, I\'ll be at the track Sat too -- Break a Leg!!

[P-Dub]

Thanks guys.

Alive in this late P3. 1,9,10,11.
Would be a nice way to end the day.

[Tavasco]

Hoo Rah P-Dub -Yo Eleven!

[banditbeau]

PDub - my wife and I went to Smitty\'s after the Friday Breeder\'s Cup last fall.  It was excellent.  I think you would like it.

banditbeau

[P-Dub]

Looks like dinner at The Derby is covered.

[Boscar Obarra]

fwiw, SB looks like 1/5 in the forward double.