Smitty's Grill
Zagat Survey - 2008

“Always hustling and busting at night”, this Pasadena American ‘crowd-pleaser” from Bob and Gregg Smith (Arroyo Chop House, Parkway Grill) might “be the perfect Friday-night hangout”

America the scrumptious - Dining out with Merrill Shindler
Pasadena Star-News - January 25, 2002

In much the same way that it would be hard to imagine restaurant life in Los Angeles without the presence of Wolf gang Puck (not just for the pizzas and grilled things, but for the energy and vision, the willingness to "think different"), it would be unthinkable to contemplate Pasadena devoid of the influence of the Brothers Smith – Gregg and Bob.

Let's Eat Out! Smitty's Grill - Bon Appetit
La Canada Flintridge Outlook - Sue Stauffer - January 3, 2002

Bob and Gregg Smith, who have successfully given us Parkway Grill, The Arroyo Chop House and the Original Crocodile Cafe, have answered the request of many Americans with their newest restaurant endeavor, "Smitty's Grill".

Smitty's Grill strives to simplify dining experience
Pasadena Star-News - Don Jergler - January 2002

With a menu ranging form lobster to macaroni and cheese, the opening of Smitty's Grill in Pasadena is the culmination of 30 years of restaurant experience for the Smith brothers.

Smitty's to the rescue
Pasadena Weekly - Dan O'Heron - October 20, 2001

After may curtain calls in a 14-month engagement, including applause as the "Best New Restaurant" in the Weekly's 2001 Best of Readers pool, the Smith Brothers production of Ducz Restaurant – once a tour de force – has been forced to tour.

Tastes Shift From Pate to Pot Pies
Los Angeles Times - Melinda Fulmer - October 27, 2001

Concerned about the weakening economy and their own security, consumers are changing their eating habits- shifting from gourmet items to less expensive comfort foods and from upscale restaurants to pizza delivery.