Here is what we are up to this month:
CHEESEBURGER COMMEMORATION:
In 1924, teenaged Lionel Sternberger put cheese on a hamburger and sold it to a delighted customer at his father’s roadside stand, The Rite Spot, at 1500 West Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. “The Aristocratic Burger” at the Rite Spot is the first recorded instance of a hamburger with cheese being cooked and served to a customer. The Rite Spot is long gone. The site where it stood is now home to the LA Financial Credit Union. On January 5, 2017, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and LA Financial Credit Union will unveil a plaque commemorating the invention of the cheeseburger by young Mr. Sternberger. Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek will also take part in the ceremony.
The plaque will be unveiled at 11am on January 5, 2017, at 1520 West Colorado Boulevard. The Pie ‘n Burger truck will be on hand serving cheeseburgers to those in attendance. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of burgers will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Pasadena. The plaque unveiling will also kick off Cheeseburger Week® in Pasadena.
CHEESEBURGER WEEK
Cheeseburger Week® from January 8th to January 13th, Pasadena honors Lionel Sternberger's genius in inventing the cheeseburger. Forty of Pasadena's favorite restaurants, lounges and burger joints offer their signature burgers, some special creations and great deals during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week®. Cheeseburger Week® is a Pasadena Restaurant Week and California Restaurant Month event presented by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Cheeseburger Week® is generously sponsored by the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Star-News. Information on Cheeseburger Week®, the Cheeseburger Challenge® or Cheeseburger Crawls visit www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com.
THERE IS NO LUNCHEON ALLIANCE NETWORKING EVENT IN JANUARY!
CONNECTION BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY PASADENA STAR-NEWS
Join us on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 7am for our monthly networking breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott at 180 North Fair Oaks Avenue in Old Pasadena. Network, promote your business and enjoy a nice breakfast. Cost is $25 for Pasadena Chamber members, $30 for non-members and guests. Those reserving after the Monday deadline pay $5 more. Email kelly@pasadena-chamber.org or call 626-795-3355 to reserve. Mark Welches and the Pasadena Star-News sponsor January's Connection Breakfast.
AFTER HOURS SOCIAL AND MIXER AT FLEMING's PRIME STRAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR
Stop by Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar on Thursday, January 19, 2017, from 5pm to 7pm to enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks at Happy Hour prices. Visit Pasadena's newest dining destination, sample delicious appetizers and craft cocktails, fine wine or craft beer as you networking, chat with other Chamber members and promote your business. Fleming's is at 179 East Colorado Boulevard (at the cornere of Marengo and Colorado) in Pasadena. Admission is FREE for Pasadena Chamber members. All others pay $10 to get in.