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1810 ARGENTINIAN RESTAURANT 121 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 795-5658 1810restaurant.com
AVANTI CAFÉ 111 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena
Owners Marcello Sala and Gustavo Landgrebe established this Argentinian restaurant on the site of another Argentine eatery, the uninspired Gaucho Grill. Amid unpretentious surroundings of brickwork and dark wood tables, 1810 succeeds where its predecessor missed the mark. "It's what we like and what we know," Sala says simply. Dishes fuse varied South American flavors; even a few homemade recipes from Sala's grandmother make an appearance. Overall, this is a great place to bring the family. "It's no-fuss food, simple and easy," he says.
Avanti Cafe has won Pasadena Weekly’s “Best Gourmet Pizza” for 16 years. Avanti Café is dedicated to providing exciting gourmet cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere and specializes in gourmet pizzas prepared in an imported oak-wood-fired Italian oven, with pizza dough especially formulated to accent a natural oak-wood flavor. Choose from a delicious assortment of California-style toppings, each prepared from the freshest ingredients, or select from their many popular pasta or calzone dishes, and variety of salads
300 PASADENA 3545 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena (626) 351-8858 300Pasadena.com
BAR CELONA MODERN SPANISH RESTAURANT AND TAPAS BAR 46 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 405-1000 barcelonapasadena.com
Sitting home at night isn’t up anyone’s alley so strike up some fun at 300 Pasadena. To keep things interesting, we have daily specials for you and your friends to enjoy like: · Hula Bowl - enjoy a grand luau every Friday night this summer. · Happy Bowl Hour – come relax the day away; weekdays from 5-7pm.
Inspired by the au courant food capital of the world, this stylized version of a modern Spanish tapas bar and restaurant brings Spain’s passion for great food and wine to Old Pasadena with a vibrant selection of tapas (small plates), paella and Spanish entrees, plus specially blended sangria. A stunningly beautiful wine and martini lounge will entice you with live music, flamenco bands and deejays. We have a late-night lounge and menu. Private dining rooms are available.
38 DEGREES ALE HOUSE & GRILL 100 W. Main St., Alhambra (626) 282-2038 38degreesalhambra.com 38 Degrees Ale House & Grill http://www.38degreesalhambra.com, can be found in downtown Alhambra. This good-as-it-gets ale house offers 38 taps of elite craft beer such as Ballast Point Sculpin and Russian River's Pliny the Elder along with over 100 bottled beers and house crafted cocktails. The food features fantastic Burgers and entrees such as Balsamic Baby Back Stack, Blackened Catfish, & Chicken & Dumplings all designed by Chef James Boyle. Visit 38 degrees for a great craft beer & food experience.
A’ FLOAT SUSHI 87 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 379-2221 A Float Sushi dishes up high-quality sushi at some of Pasadena’s lowest prices. A unique dining experience, A’ Float Sushi’s lunch and dinner offerings are delicious delights, such as eight pieces of sashimi for $6.15, lunch special eight-item plates for $6.95, and sushi plates starting at $1.98. Take advantage of 90 minutes of free parking at the Schoolhouse Parking Building nearby.
ALL INDIA CAFÉ 39 South Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena (626) 440-0309 allindiacafe.com “An unassuming” Indian that fans call the best in Pasadena, specializing in a fascinating and extensive menu of Authentic Indian home-style cooking. We use only natural spices and ingredients. We do not add artificial colorings or preservatives. We offer many sumptuous dishes that are lean healthful, and low in fat. Many vegan and vegetarian dishes are also available. We offer daily specials, which include a chicken curry of the day, a vegetable special, a lentil and rice of the day.
(626) 577-4901
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BEYOND THE OLIVE 10 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena (626) 844-EVOO (3866) Beyondtheolive.com We are the premier source for the education, tasting and purchasing of California’s highquality, extra virgin olive oils, gourmet vinegars, specialty food products and merchandise. Our olive oils and vinegars are almost exclusively produced and bottled in California — not shipped from Europe. In this economy, why not support your local economy? We are located in the heart of Old Pasadena at Raymond and Colorado.
BIG DADDY’S FIRE GRILL 2122 E. Foothill Blvd Pasadena (626) 796-1266 bigdaddysfiregrill.com Big Daddy's Fire Grill offers premium quality foods & ingredients, featuring our hand crafted Hamburgers using FRESH 100% Angus Beef, FRESH Grilled Marinated Sandwiches, and FRESH Sausages and Dawgs, which are infused with garlic and FRESH herbs & spices and grilled on a Wood Fire to give our meats the sublime smokiness that can only be achieved when grilling on our Oakwood Fire Grill, which by definition makes Big Daddy's Fire Grill... better than all the rest.
BIG MAMA’S RIB SHACK 1453 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 797-1792 bigmamas-ribshack.com BARBECUE BLUES AND BOOZE. Southern cooking to die for. The best eating this side of the Mississippi! Our unique cooking and Southern hospitality attracts eaters from every—CONTINUED ON PAGE 25