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Lunch with the Mayor of Pasadena, Terry Tornek, at El Portal Restaurant in Pasadena, CA.

About Mayor Tornek

Born and raised in New York City, Terry Tornek graduated from Princeton University with a degree in international affairs and from Columbia University with a degree in urban planning. His political career started in the Springfield, Massachusetts city council in the late 1970s. In 1982 he and his family moved to Pasadena. He was served on the City of Pasadena planning department from 1982 to 1985, where he was involved in the revitalization of Old Pasadena, which included remodeling of the historic buildings and transformed into a tourist destination with eateries and shops and it became a National Landmark today. Also he worked in the private sector as a developer and planning director. Elected to the City Council as a council member to the 7th District in 2009 and re-elected in 2013. He is married to his wife Maria since 1967. They have three adult children, two daughters and a son and seven grandchildren.

http://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/mayor/

About El Portal Restaurant

Mexican-food cravings are easily satisfied at El Portal Restaurant. This popular Pasadena spot puts a fresh, five-star spin on run-of-the-mill beans and cheese. El Portal Restaurant serves food that not only tastes great, but is low in fat and gluten-free. Toast your evening out at this restaurant with a glass of beer or wine from their lengthy drink list. Tots and tykes will be right at home at this restaurant with its kid-approved food and ambience. Gather up your group of friends and head to El Portal Restaurant, a local restaurant that has room for large groups. El Portal Restaurant offers patio seating in the warmer months.

Reservations are available, so give the restaurant a call before you head over for the fastest seating. Good luck spotting a suit and tie at El Portal Restaurant; casually-dressed diners are the norm here. Or, take your grub to go.

The parking lot next to the restaurant offers quick and free parking, allowing drivers to park with ease. El Portal Restaurant is a prime location for cyclists to park their bikes and enjoy a bite to eat.

Most items on the menu are reasonably priced, so expect to spend around $30 per person at El Portal Restaurant. Save the cash for another day and pay by major credit card at El Portal Restaurant. Experience the best flavors of Mexico when you try the highly-rated cuisine at El Portal Restaurant.

http://elportalrestaurant.com/