Inside Twohey's: The Story Behind an 80-Year-Old Restaurant

Twohey's has been a Southern California tradition for more than 80 years, serving generations of families with legendary comfort food and unforgettable memories. In this episode of Jason Backstage, I sit down with co-owner Tanya to hear the incredible story of how her family took over Twohey's in 1997, the responsibility of preserving one of the San Gabriel Valley's most beloved restaurants, and what it takes to keep an iconic local institution thriving. From the origins of the famous Stinko Burger and Bittersweet Sundae to the difficult move from Alhambra to South Pasadena, Tanya shares the history, challenges, and heart behind a restaurant that has become part of so many people's lives. After the interview, I also sample some of Twohey's signature dishes, including the Stinko Burger, hand-breaded onion rings, California Omelet, Steak Frites, Monday Fried Chicken Feast, calamari, and of course, the famous Bittersweet Sundae. If you enjoy discovering the stories behind local businesses, restaurants, and the passionate people who built them, be sure to subscribe for more episodes of Jason Backstage. 📍 Twohey's Restaurant - 424 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more behind-the-scenes interviews with restaurant owners, entrepreneurs, and unique local businesses. Help support more food finds and local stories by buying me a coffee here ☕️: https://buymeacoffee.com/jasonbackstage #JasonBackstage #Twoheys #SouthPasadena #SanGabrielValley #RestaurantHistory #RestaurantInterview #CaliforniaFood #ComfortFood #SmallBusiness #Foodie Follow Me On: Instagram:   / jason.backstage   TikTok:   / jasonbackstage   I’m Jason Lau, a former small business owner who loves connecting with other small business owners. Join me backstage as I explore great food, travel adventures, whiskey, coffee culture, sports, comics, and other cool finds. I'm exploring it all so you know where to go next. • Full experiences • Backstage interviews • Honest reviews & recommendations • Shorts for IG, TikTok & YouTube Want to collaborate or set up an interview? Reach me at [email protected] Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:17 Meet Tanya 0:29 Twohey's Purchase 1:16 Changes after Purchase 1:53 Twohey's History 2:43 New Location 2020 2:53 Twohey's Legacy 4:04 Bar / Happy Hour 4:31 Private Room 4:54 Must Try Food Items 5:48 Soda Fountain 6:32 Weekday Specials / Specials Menu 7:15 Twohey's Catering / Food Truck 7:55 Community Support 9:22 Twohey's Staff 9:51 Joy for Tanya 10:18 Future of Twohey's 10:50 Advice 11:04 Jason's Food Review 13:20 Conclusion #JasonBackstage #BusinessInterviews #LocalBusinesses #HiddenGems #RealPeopleRealStories #PasadenaEats #SoCalFood #HistoricRestaurants #RestaurantOwner #FoodDocumentary #HiddenGems #SupportLocalRestaurants #CaliforniaEats #ClassicDiner #BehindTheBusiness