Zugos is something of an institution for those who like good food and live in the greater Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley area. This restaurant is run by a trained chef with a great staff. After a small hiatus, Zugo’s Cafe, the longtime staple in Sierra Madre is celebrating their Grand Reopening Saturday, January 30th, with a fresh new look and menu from Chef Anthony Bar.
Grand Opening Hours – 11:30am – 10pm
With seasonal ingredients and local produce, Chef Anthony is looking to turn Zugo’s Cafe into a dining destination with items such as Steak Frites, Risotto and his signature Pork Chop. Stop by and enjoy their unique French and Italian menu item, sip a great glass of wine or pint and reinvigorate yourself close to home
Zugo’s will be adding a delicious portfolio of local craft beer as well as a wine list featuring premier California, French and Italian wines. Along with a Champagne brunch on weekends, Zugo’s will be offering parties of 10 or more that reserve a table Monday through Wednesday, a complimentary bottle of Champagne.
Below is a sample menu as Chef Anthony will be testing out new dishes and adding them to the menu periodically throughout the first few weeks.
Appetizers
Soup de Jour
$6
Spicy Shrimp
Sautéed shrimp served with bell peppers, toasted ciabatta bread and mixed greens tossed in a light vinaigrette.
$9
Chef Selection
Eggplant Caviar
Eggplant, tapenade served with grilled pita bread.
$9
Salads
BURRATA
Burrata cheese & tomato drizzled with tapenade served with crostini and a side of pesto dressing.
$8
WARM GOAT CHEESE
Torched goat cheese crostini over spring greens, granny smith apples and mint with a honey mustard dressing.$7/$12
$7/$12
ENDIVE FENNEL
Endive, fennel, pears, Italian style bleu cheese, endive dressing and candied walnuts.$8/$13
$8/$13
Paninis
SMOKED SALMON
Smoked salmon with sour cream, capers and arugula.
$13
PESTO CHICKEN
Chicken with pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes and smoked mozzarella.
$12
HAM + FIG
Ham with fig jam, brie and arugula.
$11
Chef Selection
VEGGIE
Eggplant caviar with zucchini and spicy mayonnaise.
$11
Pastas
MEATBALL FETTUCCINI
Sautéed meatballs with fettuccini and tomato sauce.
$15
SALMON PESTO PENNE
Pan seared salmon served over penne pasta with pesto and a side of asparagus and mixed greens tossed in a light vinaigrette.
$18
RISOTTO
Creamy cheese risotto with parmesan, topped with raw cremini mushrooms.
$15
Entrees
New
ZUGO’S BURGER
Beef patty served on a brioche bun with arugula and parmesan cheese. Served with a side of fries.
$15
GRILLED CHICKEN
Italian marinated chicken, grilled with skin, served with mashed potatoes and mixed greens tossed in a light vinaigrette.
$18
STEAK FRITES
Flat iron steak cooked to order with a green peppercorn sauce, served with French fries.
$23
Chef Selection
THE “BAR” PORK CHOP
Seared pork chop topped with bacon served over a butternut squash puree with green beans.
$18
DESSERTS
TIRAMISU
MUST BE 21+ TO ENJOY THIS DELIGHT
$6
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
$6
LEMON CHEESECAKE
$6
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Hugo’s Cafe
74 W Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre , CA 91024
(626) 836-5700
zugoscafe.com
Grand Opening Hours – 11:30am – 10pm
This delightful restaurant is a MUST VISIT for those who are visiting the greater Pasadena area (and I will be talking to my friends in the area too about it). I have read the YELP reviews and one doesn’t usually see such positive things for a restaurant in trial menu tests. This means it’s REALLY good! Do visit soon! I plan to do so!
Follow Zugos on these social platforms:
YELP: http://www.yelp.com/biz/zugos-cafe-sierra-madre
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/zugoscafe
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/zugoscafe
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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The prices are certainly reasonable, and there are many popular items. I bet they will do well.