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| THE LUIGI ORTEGA STORIES |
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| THE LUIGI ORTEGA STORIES |
As those of you, who didn't sleep through World History 101 know,
Christopher Columbus (the one named after the city in Ohio, not
the director) was Italian, but he had to go to Queen Isabel of Spain
to get backing for his voyage. He never went anywhere without his
head Chef Luigi, but since most of the crew were Spanish they
wanted their own chef, so Chef Ortega was hired to work with
Luigi. Well, both Chefs' cuisines were so well liked, arguments
would break out on what fare, Italian or Spanish, should be
served. Finally Luigi and Ortega sat down to decide what to do
over a few drinks. Well, after two grogs, a Hot Toddy, some Long
Island Ice teas and 6 lemon Martinis they came up with their crazy
mixed up Italian Mex (Later they even named a country after Ortega’
s creations) cuisine which can be sampled here at Luigi Ortega's
this very day. The recipes have been handed down through 16
generations and are as Authentic as the day they were created in
the Original Luigi Ortega Santa Maria Café.
Christopher Columbus (the one named after the city in Ohio, not
the director) was Italian, but he had to go to Queen Isabel of Spain
to get backing for his voyage. He never went anywhere without his
head Chef Luigi, but since most of the crew were Spanish they
wanted their own chef, so Chef Ortega was hired to work with
Luigi. Well, both Chefs' cuisines were so well liked, arguments
would break out on what fare, Italian or Spanish, should be
served. Finally Luigi and Ortega sat down to decide what to do
over a few drinks. Well, after two grogs, a Hot Toddy, some Long
Island Ice teas and 6 lemon Martinis they came up with their crazy
mixed up Italian Mex (Later they even named a country after Ortega’
s creations) cuisine which can be sampled here at Luigi Ortega's
this very day. The recipes have been handed down through 16
generations and are as Authentic as the day they were created in
the Original Luigi Ortega Santa Maria Café.
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| HOAGIES & STEAK SANDWICHES |
While some sub shops put so little between the bread that people
actually lose weight eating them and for some reason end up in
commercials, that will never happen at Luigi Ortega's. You eat our
food everyday and you're gonna put on some lbs., especially if you
eat our famous “The Sandwich.” We stuff our steaks and hoagies
with the artery clogging stuff you've grown to know and love. You
want healthy go eat broccoli. Actually, Luigi spent years on the
east coast, hitting every major sub shop, looking for the perfect
recipe. We import our bread and put the best meats (we're so
proud we hang 'em in the window) and veggies we can buy in all
our sandwiches and salads and if you're not a gluten for
punishment order soup and a salad and you can have an
extremely healthy meal. Of course The Sandwich is a whole other
story, but a simple work out regimen of running 15 miles, biking
for 83 and swimming to Catalina Island will work those excess
calories right off.
actually lose weight eating them and for some reason end up in
commercials, that will never happen at Luigi Ortega's. You eat our
food everyday and you're gonna put on some lbs., especially if you
eat our famous “The Sandwich.” We stuff our steaks and hoagies
with the artery clogging stuff you've grown to know and love. You
want healthy go eat broccoli. Actually, Luigi spent years on the
east coast, hitting every major sub shop, looking for the perfect
recipe. We import our bread and put the best meats (we're so
proud we hang 'em in the window) and veggies we can buy in all
our sandwiches and salads and if you're not a gluten for
punishment order soup and a salad and you can have an
extremely healthy meal. Of course The Sandwich is a whole other
story, but a simple work out regimen of running 15 miles, biking
for 83 and swimming to Catalina Island will work those excess
calories right off.
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| OUR MISSION |
Thanks for picking up the LO Times. We are very excited to
announce the grand opening of Luigi Ortega's flagship restaurant
in the heart of Pasadena, well maybe not the heart, perhaps the
lung or thyroid…I digress. Luigi and Ortega have had a long
history in the restaurant industry and have scoured the US for
unique and unusual dishes as well as everyday favorites. Our
goal is to provide tasty dishes that don't leave you hungry, at
affordable prices in a fun and novel setting. We use only the
(yawn, yawn) finest ingredients, yada yada yada, prepared expertly,
etc. etc. etc. finest chefs, you get the picture. There's a dish for
everyone from healthy salads, to cheese oozing Philly steaks. For
your entertainment we have wide screen TV's and a variety of
contemporary music. And, check out the goodies, we have
automatic napkin dispenses at the tables to keep up with even the
sloppiest eater, unique ceiling fans, and other weird stuff. It's not
just a restaurant, it's an experience, so come hungry, hang out
and enjoy.
announce the grand opening of Luigi Ortega's flagship restaurant
in the heart of Pasadena, well maybe not the heart, perhaps the
lung or thyroid…I digress. Luigi and Ortega have had a long
history in the restaurant industry and have scoured the US for
unique and unusual dishes as well as everyday favorites. Our
goal is to provide tasty dishes that don't leave you hungry, at
affordable prices in a fun and novel setting. We use only the
(yawn, yawn) finest ingredients, yada yada yada, prepared expertly,
etc. etc. etc. finest chefs, you get the picture. There's a dish for
everyone from healthy salads, to cheese oozing Philly steaks. For
your entertainment we have wide screen TV's and a variety of
contemporary music. And, check out the goodies, we have
automatic napkin dispenses at the tables to keep up with even the
sloppiest eater, unique ceiling fans, and other weird stuff. It's not
just a restaurant, it's an experience, so come hungry, hang out
and enjoy.
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| Mahi-Mahi Asian Taco |
Luigi Ortega's prides itself on unauthentic Mexican food. Our
tostada is not the norm, it's the Ortega, lots of veggies, meat
combined in our special sauce. Our Asian fish taco recipe?
Ortega's not talking, but he did take a vacation last year and came
back with moo shu pork clinging to his mustache. And, you'd have
to chase down a lunch truck to get as good as tacos and burritos, I
guess you'd burn more calories but where do you sit. How 'bout
our crazy mixed menu. A Luigi Ortega combined effort; Mexican
lasagna and fries, Italian burritos, and more. Every one, a new
taste sensation! Having our Mex is just like being on the beach in
Alcapulca, except no sand…and, uh, no waves, and no little kids
selling you Chiclets.
tostada is not the norm, it's the Ortega, lots of veggies, meat
combined in our special sauce. Our Asian fish taco recipe?
Ortega's not talking, but he did take a vacation last year and came
back with moo shu pork clinging to his mustache. And, you'd have
to chase down a lunch truck to get as good as tacos and burritos, I
guess you'd burn more calories but where do you sit. How 'bout
our crazy mixed menu. A Luigi Ortega combined effort; Mexican
lasagna and fries, Italian burritos, and more. Every one, a new
taste sensation! Having our Mex is just like being on the beach in
Alcapulca, except no sand…and, uh, no waves, and no little kids
selling you Chiclets.
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| DR. DEATH’S SUICIDE PIE |
Okay, I'm gonna clue you in on some little know trade secrets.
Quality flour is quality flour and the same goes for cheese. All top
restaurants use the best of both, as do we. So, guess what? It's
the sauce that makes the difference. Luigi makes us do it the
same, excruciating, tedious method that his Great 16 generational
grandfather twice removed on his cousin's side brought over from
Italy those many years ago. Our sauce has more herbs, spices
and various other ingredients then you want to know about. But,
let me tell you; IT'S THE BEST BABY!! Whether you like it plain, or
the big garbage pie, you're gonna love it. And, for the adventurous,
try “Dr. Death's Suicide Pie,” not unbearably hot ( though close),
just unbearably good!
Quality flour is quality flour and the same goes for cheese. All top
restaurants use the best of both, as do we. So, guess what? It's
the sauce that makes the difference. Luigi makes us do it the
same, excruciating, tedious method that his Great 16 generational
grandfather twice removed on his cousin's side brought over from
Italy those many years ago. Our sauce has more herbs, spices
and various other ingredients then you want to know about. But,
let me tell you; IT'S THE BEST BABY!! Whether you like it plain, or
the big garbage pie, you're gonna love it. And, for the adventurous,
try “Dr. Death's Suicide Pie,” not unbearably hot ( though close),
just unbearably good!
