People do business with people they know. The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce makes it easy to meet new business contacts every month at its Business After Hours Mixers. These networking events attract 50-100 people who are ready to make new connections.

The next Business After Hours mixer will take place

 

When I opened my business, I was looking for a way to connect with the community and other local businesses. Joining the Ambassador program was a great way to accomplish both of these goals. Being an Ambassador offers a chance to make connections that are a vital part of the survival of any business. As an Ambassador,

I have a platform to introduce people to the goods and services that my business can offer and also meet businesses that offer services that my business needs. Volunteering as an Ambassador gives me many valuable opportunities to be involved in the community and in turn

improve my business. 

 

The Chamber's Business to Business Breakfasts take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., the second Thursday of every other month at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra. The next one will be offered on June 14. The cost is $5.

Let everyone know about your business. Bring some flyers and business cards. Time is allotted for everyone to say a few words.

For more information, phone Irma or Rosemarie at 626-282-8481

$55.00 day of event

104 S. First Street, 626-282-5767

Alhambra Education Foundation, 626-943-3080

There's still time to sign up.

Play FORE the Kids! Our annual golf tournament will benefit the Chamber's local high school scholarship program as well as assist with other worthy community activities.

• Corporate Sponsorship $700
• Individual Player $125
• Tee or Green Sponsor $100

For more information, please call the Chamber office at 626-282-8481.

 

 

Vino at Trio's brings fine dining to Alhambra

by Jennifer Smith

 

There's a new addition to the Fata Family of restaurants in Alhambra, which already includes 38° and Charlie's Trio. Owners Mike and Chuck Fata recently unveiled Vino at Trio's - a younger and more intimate addition to the local restaurant chain.

 

After opening in December, Vino at Trio's, located behind its brother restaurant, Charlie's Trio on First Street, started satisfying a need for fine wine and dining in the community.

 

"There have been a lot of people who have come in and said, 'This is exactly what Alhambra needed,'" said Eric Katanian, the lounge's manager. "Customers are coming in and saying how happy they are that they no longer have to drive to Hollywood to go to a nice wine bar on the weekend."

 

With a menu by the chef behind 38°, James Boyle, Vino offers a fine array of artisan pizzas and small plates. Popular dishes include mac and cheese filled with fontina, bleu and sharp white cheddar cheeses, and pancetta bits for $12. Another crowd favorite is the cheese and charcuterie plate, complete with two gourmet meats, cranberry jam, and house made rosemary bread, for $15.

 

"As far as the food, everything is completely different from Charlie's Trio," said Mr. Katanian. "For example, we put rosemary and Chardonnay in our pizza dough, which makes our recipe different from what's next door. Our pizza sauce is made with San Marzano tomatoes; it's a little sweeter than the sauce Charlie's uses. "

 

Customers have plenty of wine, beer, and champagne cocktails to choose from. The lounge sells more than 90 brands of red and white wines. While a glass ranges from $7 to $13, a bottle will run from $19 to $34. One of the restaurant's most popular choices is the Italian Adami Proseco for $7 a glass or $20 for the bottle.

 

For more information about Vino at Trio's, visit, or phone 626-284-4674.