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- 61 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena 91103
- 626-765-9700
Slater's 50/50
First things first: The '50/50' in Slater's 50/50 stands for their signature burger whose patty is 50% ground beef, 50% ground bacon (with bacon strips on top, natch). If that's not intriguing, con... read more
- 54 E. Union St., Pasadena 91103
- 626-792-1833
The Blind Donkey
The guy behind The Surly Goat in WeHo brings us The Blind Donkey, a Pasadena haven for ancient whiskeys, rare beers, chess boards, and indulgent bar food like the triple-fried fries. With soaring c... read more
- 42 S. De Lacey Ave., Pasadena 91105
- 626-768-9555
Burger Haven
Down a sneaky side entrance, find this permanent pop-up (ignore, for the moment, the dissonance in that term) burger bar attached to the Haven Gastropub + Brewery. Just a few tables and banquettes-... read more
- 119 W. Green St., Pasadena 91105
- 626-396-3090
Racion
This sleek, small Spanish tapas restaurant with Teresa Montano (Border Grill & Tender Greens) behind the helm is bringing some interesting flavors to Pasadena. Hardwood tables and soft gray cha... read more
- 42 S. De Lacey Ave., Pasadena 91105
- 626-768-9555
Haven Gastropub + Brewery
This Pasadena gastropub aims to keep things interesting with a bold menu that runs the gamut from goose pastrami sandwiches to whole roasted suckling pig. The chic industrialized space features e... read more
- 1005 Mission St., Pasadena 91030
- 626-441-8808
Mix n' Munch
South Pasadena's a small, close-knit community. Perhaps the owners of Mix n' Munch have been assured of their neighbors' patronage? The combination of cereal and grilled cheese doesn't seem intuiti... read more
- 2361 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91107
- 626-793-7100
Plate 38
Old Town Pasadena isn't the hippest spot in L.A. County, but it might be the busiest. Definitely the most line-ridden (especially the entire block surrounding the Cheesecake Factory). Plate 38 is s... read more
- 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena 91106
- 626-585-6414
Chuan Body + Soul
The Langham Hotel in Pasadena is a pretty rarefied world: all expensive elegance everywhere you turn. The Chuan spa, hidden deep within, is even more exclusive and rather exotic. Specializes in spa... read more
- 43 E. Union St., Pasadena 91103
- 626-844-2922
Quadrupel
Meant to look European, but channeling more of a New York vibe. High ceilings and simple chairs punctuated with crazy-huge chandeliers. The real focus here is the selection of Belgian beers. A few ... read more
- 53 E. Union St., Pasadena 91103
- 626-795-5546
Dish Bistro
Upscale but with exposed brick walls. Is Pasadena catching on to hipness? Eclectic menu has a taste of everything for plates small and large. Raw or grilled oysters, lobster ravioli, Jidori chicken... read more
- 720 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena 91104
- 626-808-9777
The Slaw Dogs
A variety of hot dogs and sausages in this low-key space right down the street from Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles ... pretty sure that makes this some kind of food alley. The offered dogs aren't p... read more
- 119 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91105
- 626-304-1000
IX Tapa Lounge
Pasadena isn't know for its party scene or its bars. Not at all. Which is why residents cling so passionately to the few that they have. A few miles southwest and this bar might get called out for ... read more
- 851 Cordova St., Pasadena 91101
- 626-792-2474
Cham Korean Bistro
L.A. likes its Korean food big, meaty and barbecued, but Pasadena's taking a more delicate approach. No grills on the table here, that all happens backstage. Front and center here are the shiny woo... read more
- 22 Mills Pl., Pasadena 91105
- 626-564-8656
Equator
Once a hookah bar, now Asian plates. There's a change for you. Fabu decor, bistro tables, brick walls, huge paintings and crystal chandeliers. Greatest Asian hits underneath all that: kung pao, pad... read more
- 808 Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena 91030
- 626-779-3251
Gus's Barbecue
Gus’s neon sign was always famous; closed and reopened, now maybe famous for food. Start with drinks, end with red velvet cake. In between, it’s meat. Memphis, St. Louis, Texas, Carolina style. Or ... read more
- 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena 91106
- 626-568-3900
The Langham
This enormous hotel (almost 400 rooms, suites and cottages on 23 acres) has never not been expensive and exclusive. They've got a TV chef now (Michael Voltaggio); the one nod to populism? The groun... read more
- 400 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena 91105
- 626-568-3687
Dots Cupcakes
Cuter than the gap between Dakota Fanning's two front teeth, this boutique cupcake shop on the edge of Old Town Pasadena will tickle your sweet tooth and then hug it just for good measure. Made fre... read more
- 1108 S. Baldwin Ave. , Pasadena 91007
- 626-574-7068
Din Tai Fung
Local Shanghai-style dumpling shop gets the raves from business lunchers, weekend brunchers, and those who just like to linger over dinner. Steamed pork dumplings are the thing to get, but don't ne... read more
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