Auntie Em's Kitchen, Eagle Rock

I strayed out of Monrovia the other day to visit Auntie Em's Kitchen in Eagle Rock. It was worth the drive. A friend had recommended it and I enjoyed the home-grown quality of it. I love "mom and pop" type restaurants and this was no exception. I had an onion and bacon tart with scrambled eggs and fresh squeezed orange juice. The place is bustling with life and local character. As with other places that are still somewhat affordable, Eagle Rock is bustling with young artists and students. I wish Monrovia would get a few more places like this. They played great music and the whole place just reeked of a laid-back hipness that is so appealing.