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EaT DR iNK PLaY YOUR GUIDE TO PASADENA AREA A DINING, DRINKING NKING AND FUN

THE ABC’S OF DINING OUT Whatever your dining needs may be, PW has you covered from A to Z

SOCIAL HORIZONS In Pasadena, Happy Hour is on its own schedule

IDEA GUIDE Good suggestions for a great time

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THE ABCS OF DINING OUT

WHETHER YOU’RE AT A RESTAURANT WITH FRIENDS, ON A DATE AT A HIP LOCAL TAVERN, OR JUST GRABBING A QUICK BITE FROM A FOOD TRUCK, PW HAS YOU COVERED FROM A TO Z

BY EVELYN GARCIA

13 SOCIAL HORIZONS

IN PASADENA, HAPPY HOUR IS ON ITS OWN SCHEDULE

BY MICHAEL SPRAGUE

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GOOD SUGGESTIONS FOR A GREAT TIME

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The ABCs of Dining Out WHETHER YOU’RE AT A RESTAURANT WITH FRIENDS, ON A DATE AT A HIP LOCAL TAVERN, OR JUST GRABBING A QUICK BITE FROM A FOOD TRUCK, PW HAS YOU COVERED FROM A TO Z

BY EVELY EVELYN LYN GA GARCIA A RCCIA

A - Appetizers Almost as important as a good meal is a stellar appetizer menu. Whether out of indecisiveness or a smaller appetite, I love skipping out on entrees and instead ordering several shareable starters. Sierra Fusion (sierrafusion.com) offers a great variety in starters from empanadas to chicken pot pie and crispy rice. Granville (granvillecafe.com) boasts some of the best flatbread options and their bacon cheeseburger, and Maestro scores on modern Mexican with a tamale and tacos ahogados — crispy taquitos with fi xings.

B - Bottomless (Mimosas) The theme was going to be Brunch for “B” and as I was writing, realized the best part about it is the bottomless mimosas anyway, so here we are. Luckily, Edwin Mills by the Equator (edwinmills.com) is in the heart of Old Pasadena and has the best bottomless mimosa menu. Just $18 will get you two hours of specialty mimosas like pomegranate, peach raspberry, lychee, and a morning you might not remember drinking them.

C - Chicken In the last year there has been a wave of new, trendy restaurants for chicken lovers of all kinds. Chicken is no longer associated with being dry and bland, served with a side of vegetables. Restaurants are now claiming it as a specialty, serving exciting, spicy and deepfried dishes of goodness, many of which have been covered in PW. From Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles (roscoeschickenandwaffles.com), Blazin’ Hot Chicken, which excels in spice, and Daddy’s Chicken Shack (daddyschickenshack.com), which creates a homey feel with sliders, to Crack Shack (crackshack.com), a more rowdy experience that offers some of the best fried chicken and beer, Pasadena is clearly prepared to satisfy all tastes.

D - Date Night Pasadena is one of the best places to go on a date night, with its endless choices of great restaurants (casual and fi ne dining), bars, breweries, nightlife, museums, and theaters — all within a 20-block radius. Just take a stroll down Colorado Boulevard on a Friday night and you’ll know the right place when you see it. continued on page 6 EAT • DRINK • PLAY PASADENA WEEKLY

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E - Entertainment There is also no shortage of entertainment in Pasadena. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium hosts shows like “The Nutcracker,” the Convention Center is home to all kinds of expos, and the Rose Bowl has seen the likes of Beyonce, The Rolling Stones, and some of the biggest sports events, including FIFA World Cup Finals, Summer Olympics matches, and five Super Bowls.

F - Friends Not all bars are created equal. Some have scant seating room, high table tops only, a sad attempt at a bar menu, or not a good enough beer selection. King’s Row Gastropub (kingsrowpub.com) gets it. With an outdoor patio, ample seating inside, arcade games to enjoy, and some of the friendliest bartenders you’ll ever meet, you’ll want to bring your friends and never leave.

G - Grandiose One of the best things about Pasadena’s favorite burrito at Lucky Boy (luckyboyburgers.com) is its size. Just about every review about it raves about the enormous portions before they get around to how great it tastes.

Easily shareable, or split between two meals, Lucky Boy’s burritos are one of the most indulgent meals you can have — and not regret a single bite.

H - Home Nothing beats a restaurant that is so cozy that it evokes the feeling of enjoying a meal at home. The Pan (thepan1.com) is exactly that kind of place. It reminds me of staying over a friend’s house as a kid and waking up to the smell of pancakes. You walk over to their mom’s quirky kitchen and suddenly it’s the one of the best weekends you’ve ever had.

I - Instagram-worthy What are ornate, picture-perfect dishes without an Instagram post? An estimated 36,000 followers generate thousands of likes per photo, with videos showcasing

the best looking dishes imaginable. Brick and Flour (brickandflour.com) best exemplifies the importance of social media today. Word of mouth is crucial, but a picture really is worth a thousand words, and maybe a thousand bucks.

J - Juice Remember when Oprah walked out on stage at the Oscars and attributed her weight loss to a liquid diet? Years and some controversy later, we can’t seem to get enough of our liquids — juicing, juice cleansing, and most recently the celery juice craze. By now though, we have a much better grasp of how to consume them in an even healthier ways with Pressed Juicery (pressedjuicery.com) and Nektar Juice Bar (nekterjuicebar.com).

K - Karaoke The only time and place where people who are tone deaf but love to sing are safe — where those that can belt out Whitney or Aretha go to show off their talent and entertain a crowd. I was surprised to learn after years of dropping by Barney’s Beanery (barneysbeanery.com) that they hold Karaoke nights on the weekend.

It’s held on the underground level, which is more intimate, and the encouragement from those watching is as enjoyable as the singers themselves.

L - Local Even though we have our fair share of popular chains all over the city, and more and more that appear every other month, it’s important to continue supporting locally owned businesses — a win-win for everyone.

M - Meats Is there anything more glorious than a giant steak or stack of ribs? Alexander’s Steakhouse (alexanderssteakhouse.com) and Gus’s BBQ (gussbbq.com) know the answer to that. Both offer a diverse menu with the best quality and serious dedication to their respective crafts. Meat lovers, unite! continued on page 8

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N - Nightlife While it may be tempting to make the trek to LA for a bar now and then, the nightlife scene in Pasadena is just as good, and arguably better, in my opinion. No pretentious waits to get into a bar or club that’s not worth it, plenty of nearby parking, officers patrolling up and down streets for safety, and, best of all, the amazing bars and lounges themselves.

O - Old Fashioned America’s favorite meal meets one of Pasadena’s longest standing establishments: Pie N’ Burger (pienburger.com). Voted one of America’s best cheeseburgers by the Food Network in 2015, it still looks like it did when it opened in 1963. The milkshakes are still made the same way, and the recipe hasn’t changed either.

P - People Pleaser Since my fi rst visit, I have long believed there is no restaurant that excels in catering to any person that walks in their door the way True Food Kitchen (truefoodkitchen.com) does. Steak tacos, poke, pastas, flatbreads, sandwiches, as well as gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options are all excellent and made with the best seasonal ingredients. Cocktails, beer and several juices are made in-house, and their killer patio on a summer night makes for a most satisfactory dinner.

Q - Quick Dog Haus (doghaus.com) — the ultimate stop for fast casual. Good food, good beer, good times.

R - Reader Recommended The best that Pasadena has to offer, places which patrons have loved for years: Mijares Mexican Restaurant (mijaresrestaurant.com), The Arbour (Thear-

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bourpasadena.com), Lucky Boy (luckyboyburgers.com), All India Café (allindiacafe.com), The Raymond 1886 (theraymond.com). Parkway Grill (theparkwaygrill. com), Kabuki Japanese Restaurant (kabukirestaurants.com) and Burrito Express (mexicanfoodpasadena.com) are all must-try restaurants.

S - Service Last year’s theme for “S” was Staff, highlighting some of the best restaurant staffs in Pasadena, and this year (and every year, really) it’s just as important. A great meal can be made exponentially better with amazing service, and last year’s Best Staff went to Tom’s Burgers 31 (tomsfamouscom.wpcomstaging.com) which is not a full service restaurant. This is a true testament to the experience they provide to their customers. Their reviews alone are enough to get people in the door — the amazing food is an added bonus.

T - Treats One of the most well-known treats in Pasadena and beyond are Dots Cupcakes (dotscupcakes.com), even after 10 years in business. Their unique flavors alternate daily and they constantly introduce new flavors to the menu. From dulce de leche to hazelnut crunch and passion fruit, these delectable treats will have you salivating.

U - UberEats Grub hub, Postmates, Doordash … Am I missing any?

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V - Vegan Vegan options today are as sought after on menus as much as Weight Watchers points were in the ’90s and early 2000s. Veganism, while one of the most restrictive diets, is easily great tasting whether or not you’re a meat eater. Best of all, it does infi nitely more good for the environment. Real Food Daily (realfood.com) has a menu that’d have even the most serious of carnivores considering taking the leap.

W - Wine If there is anything Pasadena is not short of, it is alcohol. Sometimes all you need is a glass of wine and some cheese to make for a great night out. The Cellar (lecella.com) and Bodega Wine Bar (bodegawinebar. com) are both what dreams are made of. They boast a hefty wine list and an array of cheese and charcuterie boards with a dimly lit ambiance.

X - Xiao-Long bao Bao, dumplings, wontons, noodles, and the best dim sum — Lunasia Dim Sum House has it all, and then some. This Pasadena staple has long held various winning and reader recommended titles in PW’s annual the Best of Pasadena editions, and it’s no secret why.

Y - YOLO You only live once, so get AYCE (All you can eat). I have a friend who truly believes the only way to have sushi is to order all you can eat, and I can hardly argue it’s not a good outlook to have. So skip breakfast, put on stretchy pants and have as many rolls as your heart desires.

Z - Zweet Cafe While there are a plethora of coffee shops and bakeries to choose from in Pasadena, Zweet Café (zweetcafe.com) is one that has come up time and time again as the perfect hang-out and working spot. With ample comfortable seating, breakfast and lunch options, strong wifi and even stronger coffee, it’s the perfectly cozy place for a study session or coffee date. ■

Sierra Fusion 120 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 355-3030 sierrafusion.com

Pasadena (626) 793-0120 531 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 793-7079 luckyboyburgers.com

Granville 270 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 360-7633 granvillecafe.com

The Pan 57 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 469-0099 thepan1.com

Edwin Mills by the Equator 22 Mills Place, Pasadena (626) 564-8656 edwinmills.com

Brick and Flour 1015 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale (818) 484-8449 brickandflour.com

Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles 830 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 791-4890 roscoeschickenandwa fles.com

Pressed Juicery 59 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 696-3593 pressedjuicery.com

Blazin’ Hot Chicken 2660 Honolulu Ave., Montrose (818) 330-3353 Daddy’s Chicken Shack 11 W. Dayton St., Pasadena (626) 469-0017 daddyschickenshack.com Crack Shack 30 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105 (424) 901-0077 crackshack.com King’s Row Gastropub 20 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-3010 kingsrowpub.com Lucky Boy 640 S. Arroyo Parkway,

Nektar Juice Bar. The Shops On Lake Avenue 345 S. Lake Ave., Suite. 110, Pasadena (818) 928-3300 nekterjuicebar.com Barney’s Beanery 99 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena (626) 405-9777 barneysbeanery.com Alexander’s Steakhouse 111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 486-1111 alexanderssteakhouse.com Gus’s BBQ 808 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena (626) 799-3251 gussbbq.com continued on page 12 EAT • DRINK • PLAY PASADENA WEEKLY

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Pie N’ Burger The Shops On Lake Avenue 913 E. California Blvd., Pasadena (626) 795-1123 pienburger.com True Food Kitchen 168 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 639-6818 truefoodkitchen.com Dog Haus 168 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 639-6818 105 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 577-4287 22 Central Ct., Pasadena (626) 796-4287 doghaus.com Mijares Mexican Restaurant 145 Palmetto Drive, Pasadena (626) 792-2763 1806 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena (626) 794-6674 mijaresrestaurant.com The Arbour The Shops On Lake Avenue 527 S Lake Ave Suite 120, Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 396-4925 Thearbourpasadena.com All India Café 39 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 440-0309 316 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale (818) 937-9966 allindiacafe.com The Raymond 1886 1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 441-3136 theraymond.com Parkway Grill 510 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena (626) 795-1001 theparkwaygrill.com 12

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Kabuki Japanese Restaurant 88 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 568-9310 3539 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena (626) 351-8963 kabukirestaurants.com Burrito Express 1597 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena (626) 798-0844 mexicanfoodpasadena.com Tom’s Burgers 31 1130 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 577-7717 tomsfamouscom.wpcoms taging.com Dots Cupcakes 21 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-7719 400 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena (626) 568-3687 dotscupcakes.com Real Food Daily The Shops On Lake Avenue 899 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena (626) 844-8900 realfood.com The Cellar: A Wine Library 26 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 578-9156 lecellar.com Bodega Wine Bar The Paseo 300 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-4300 bodegawinebar.com Lunasia Dim Sum House 239 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-8822 Zweet Café 4682 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock (323) 305-4038 •zweetcafe.com

Social H izons IN PASADENA, HAPPY HOUR IS ON ITS OWN SCHEDULE

BY MICHAEL SPRAGUE

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here is no bad time for happy hour in Pasadena.

Let me revise that.

The only bad time for a happy hour is when you walk into a restaurant two minutes after it has ended.

Happy hours, like meals, are unifying. They fi ll in life’s gaps, much like my therapist tells me I use selfdeprecating humor and food to fi ll my emotional gaps. In all seriousness, happy hour is a situational goldmine.

Whether for an after-work decompression session with colleagues (in which you can use the end of happy hour as cover for a graceful exit), or it’s just Wednesday and you need some $5 drinks to help forget the previous eight hours. If there is a restaurant that you have longingly clamored to visit but the menu proves over budget, a happy hour menu opens your social horizons.

Of course, happy hour is not merely an excuse to drink. Some happy hour menus drop small plate and appetizer prices so low that you can try everything (been there: by 5:30 my table is a landscape of white ceramic and resembles a carnival game.)

In an effort to check all of the boxes, I have scoured this wonderful city for the essential happy hour spots for every situation.

The “Accessible” Happy Hour In an act of pure graciousness to foodies, Alexander’s Steakhouse (alexanderssteakhouse.com), arguably one of the city’s fi nest culinary destinations, has a gracious happy hour that puts their elevated cuisine in reach of foodies whose palates are in a higher bracket than their income. With a sub-$20 wagyu burger ($16) smothered in a coffee bacon jam, cheddar and fries paired with one of their $5 craft beers, or plenty of $10 and below cocktails available during happy hour, you’ve just ordered from a Michelin starred family of restaurant for less than it costs to park in most places. Alexander’s “social hour” is on the shorter side, offered Monday through Friday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

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The “Co-Worker Bonding” Happy Hour Hanging out with co-workers outside of work can be tricky.

There is always the awkwardness of separating checks, feeling held hostage if you are stuck in a booth between people you know nothing more about than where their cubicles are. And, of course, with traditional seating it can be difficult to move around and mingle with the office mate with whom you share interests.

Hence, the perfect place to head for happy hour is Congregation Ale House (congregationalehouse.com), at the corner of Del Mar Boulevard and South Raymond Avenue. The stained glass windowed house of beer whose happy hour is referred to as “mass” — has a $2 discount on their pub food and pizzas and $5 drink specials and discounted pours. What makes Congregation the ideal place for co-worker outings is the open floor space and seating so you can easily shift away from the guy who is venting a little too much. The tongue-in-cheek church theme and alcohol lends itself to some potentially controversial conversation which is always entertaining.

Most importantly the walk-up ordering system makes it all-but-impossible for anyone to get forgetful when it comes time to separate checks.

The “I’m Here to Eat” Happy Hour A more recent addition to the Pasadena world, Granville (granville.net), has happy hour hors d’oeuvres and small plates on special and a range of dining areas, including a rooftop bar.

Here, there are all the cocktail specials you could ask for. But what makes Granville’s happy hour the best (besides the cool factor of the rooftop bar) is their food options. All priced lower, their decked out flatbreads are only $7, or you can go the classy route with the smoked salmon spread and rye chips for the same price. Or for less than most fast-food meals, you can take in the chill atmosphere with the happy-hour-priced $5 flourless chocolate cake, a delectable treat whose praises I sang when I fi rst reviewed the place a few months ago.

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The “I Need to Forget” Happy Hour Edwin Mills by Equator (edwinmills.com) holds a special place in my heart. It was the fi rst restaurant I covered for the Pasadena Weekly and got day drunk on their bottomless mimosas, served with a seemingly endless variety of juices. They do not play around when it comes to their drinks, so obviously their happy-hour deals are going to be on another level.

Edwin Mills’ happy hour runs from 4 p.m. until closing time. Specials change daily. On Mondays their alcohol and appetizers are half-off. On Tuesdays you can catch live music starting at 7 p.m. and $3 martinis, mixed drinks and bottled beer.

On thirsty Thursdays, happy hour takes the “It’s five o’clock somewhere” approach and starts at 11 a.m.

Bottom’s Up!

Alexander’s Steakhouse 111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626)486-1111 alexanderssteakhouse.com Granville 270 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 360-7633 granville.net Edwin Mills by Equator 22 Mills Place, Pasadena (626) 564-8656 edwinmills.com Congregation Ale House 300 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena (626) 403-2337 congregationalehouse.com

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THE ARBOUR 527 S. Lake Ave., Suite 120 in Pasadena thearbourpasadena.com A farm to table fine dining restaurant focusing on local ingredients and exceptional service, “The Arbour” pays homage to the building it is housed in while also sticking to the theme of a true California restaurant. Chef Gresik has centered the menu on local farms to create seasonal menus that ensure all ingredients are robust in flavor. The Arbour also prides itself in offering an extensive California centric wine list along with hand crafted cocktails.

Whether you’re enjoying an exquisite meal in the dining room, savoring a bite on the enclosed patio, relaxing with a hand crafted cocktail at the bar or having a memorable moment in the private “California” dining room, The Arbour will always deliver exceptional quality that you can taste and experience.

THE CHICKEN KOOP 101 W. Main St., Alhambra thecheckenkoop.com The Chicken Koop, a fast casual concept that invites diners to kick back and enjoy a high quality American Classic twist. Relaxed, Modern & Fun environment. Our family is big, loud, and opinionated, but one thing we agree on is that we love to eat. The Chicken Koop, good food quality and good customer service is what we strive for. Our simply roasted chicken with a variety of fresh homemade dipping sauces will wet your palates and guarantee to make your mouth water for more. There’s something for everyone, so from our family to yours, “Come over! It’s time to eat!”

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Kabuki is a full-service, casual Japanese restaurant chain with 18 locations in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. The restaurants showcase traditional and innovative Japanese cuisine, creative cocktails and contemporary interior designs. The menu is led by R&D Director and Executive Corporate Chef Masa Kurihara and offers dishes for the adventurous sushi-lover to the vegetarian diner. The beverage program features classic cocktails, wine and beer, as well as inventive sake libations. The perfect spot for Happy Hour, date night and your next family meal. Look for the Red Mask.

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THE ARBOUR 527 S. Lake Ave., Suite 120 in Pasadena thearbourpasadena.com

The name may say Margaritas, but this is a full-service Mexican restaurant.

Tortillas are made by hand daily, and the weekday Buffet Brunch allows you to quickly and inexpensively eat to your heart’s content. Yes, the margaritas are to die for. Also open for Sunday brunch.

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(213) 894-900 OUE-Skyspace.com Located in the center of the creative capital of the world, see how Los Angeles is home to some of the most iconic films and TV shows, discover the many musicians and bands who started their careers here, check out memorabilia from your favorite LA sports team that will impress any fan and see a side of LA you didn’t know. Once you arrive at the top, come take in the 360-degree skyline views from California’s tallest open-air terraces and engage with interactive technology to discover little-known facts that will enhance the skyline view. You can also unlock augmented reality experiences throughout that come to life right through your phone on the Skyspace APP. If you’re looking for a thrill, ride the 45-foot all-glass Skyslide nearly 1,000 ft. above downtown LA or soak in the sun and sip locally sourced wine and beer. Plan your trip this summer by using promo code PASADENA19 at OUE-Skyspace.com

A farm to table fine dining restaurant focusing on local ingredients and exceptional service, “The Arbour” pays homage to the building it is housed in while also sticking to the theme of a true California restaurant. Chef Gresik has centered the menu on local farms to create seasonal menus that ensure all ingredients are robust in flavor. The Arbour also prides itself in offering an extensive California centric wine list along with hand crafted cocktails.

Whether you’re enjoying an exquisite meal in the dining room, savoring a bite on the enclosed patio, relaxing with a hand crafted cocktail at the bar or having a memorable moment in the private “California” dining room, The Arbour will always deliver exceptional quality that you can taste and experience.

THE CHICKEN KOOP 101 W. Main St., Alhambra thecheckenkoop.com The Chicken Koop, a fast casual concept that invites diners to kick back and enjoy a high quality American Classic twist. Relaxed, Modern & Fun environment. Our family is big, loud, and opinionated, but one thing we agree on is that we love to eat. The Chicken Koop, good food quality and good customer service is what we strive for. Our simply roasted chicken with a variety of fresh homemade dipping sauces will wet your palates and guarantee to make your mouth water for more. There’s something for everyone, so from our family to yours, “Come over! It’s time to eat!” ■

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The following list (including select “Best of Pasadena™” awardees) should be helpful in generating ideas of where best to Eat, Drink and Play in the Pasadena area!

EAT BEST RESTAURANT 2018 WINNER

DOG HAUS 105 N. HILL AVE., PASADENA (626) 577-4287 DOGHAUS.COM 93 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA I (626) 683-0808

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

HOUSTON’S 320 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 577-6001 I HILLSTONE.COM/HOUSTONS UNION 37 E. UNION ST., PASADENA (626) 795-5841 | UNIONPASADENA.COM

BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2018 WINNER

THE ARBOUR 527 S. LAKE AVE. SUITE 120, PASADENA (626) 396-4925 | THEARBOURPASADENA.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN 168 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 639-6818 | TRUEFOODKITCHEN.COM PASADENA SANDWICH COMPANY 259 SIERRA MADRE VILLA AVE., NO.102, PASADENA (626) 578-1616 PASADENASANDWICHCOMPANY.COM LA GRANDE ORANGE CAFÉ 260 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 356-4444 | LGOSTATIONCAFE.COM

BEST BUSINESS LUNCH 2018 WINNER

SMITTY’S GRILL 110 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 792-9999 | SMITTYSGRILL.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

NICK’S PASADENA 336 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 787-1444 | NICKSRESTAURANTS.COM

ALL INDIA CAFÉ 39 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 440-0309 | ALLINDIACAFECA.COM

MERCADO 140 S. LAKE AVE., NO. 101, PASADENA 626-345-5778 | COCINASYCALAVERAS.COM

NICK’S PASADENA 336 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 787-1444 | NICKSRESTAURANTS.COM

BEST CHEF

BEST CHEAP EATS

CLAUD BELTRAN PERRY’S BY CLAUD BELTRAN 928 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 898-7900 | DUSIT.COM/ BACCHUS’ KITCHEN 1384 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626) 594-6377 | BACCHUSKITCHEN.COM THE EATERY ON ALLEN 488 N. ALLEN AVE., PASADENA (626) 688-7256 | EATERYONALLEN.COM

LUCKY BOY 640 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 793-0120 | LUCKYBOYBURGERS.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

BRUCE KALMAN UNION 37 E. UNION ST., PASADENA (626) 795-5841 | UNIONPASADENA.COM ANTHONY BAR FAUBOURG 74 W. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., SIERRA MADRE (626) 836-5700 | DINEFAUBOURG.COM IAN GRESIK THE ARBOUR 527 S. LAKE AVE., SUITE 120, PASADENA (626) 396-4925 | THEARBOURPASADENA.COM

BEST RESTAURANT STAFF 2018 WINNER

TOM’S FAMOUS FAMILY RESTAURANT 1130 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA

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2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

TOPS ON WALNUT 1792 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA (626) 584-0244 | TOPSBURGER.COM BLAZE PIZZA 667 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 802-5352 | BLAZEPIZZA.COM TOM’S FAMOUS FAMILY RESTAURANT 1130 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA (626) 577-7717 | TOMSFAMOUS.COM

BEST OUTDOOR DINING 2018 WINNER

LA GRANDE ORANGE CAFÉ 260 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 356-4444 | LGOSTATIONCAFE.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

THE RAYMOND 1886 1250 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 441-3136 I THERAYMOND.COM TRUE FOOD KITCHEN 168 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 639-6818 I TRUEFOODKITCHEN.COM

EAT • DRINK • PLAY PASADENA WEEKLY

URBAN PLATES 1250 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 441-3136 | THERAYMOND.COM

(626) 568-3900 LANGHAMHOTELS.COM/PASADENA

BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 WINNER

THE RAYMOND 1886 1250 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 441-3136 | THERAYMOND.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

CAFE SANTORINI 64 W UNION ST., PASADENA (626) 564-4200 | CAFESANTORINI.COM PARKWAY GRILL 510 S ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 795-1001 | THEPARKWAYGRILL.COM

BEST SPECIAL OCCASION DINING 2018 WINNER

PARKWAY GRILL 510 S ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 795-1001 | THEPARKWAYGRILL.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE 111 N. LOS ROBLES AVE., PASADENA (626) 486-1111 I ALEXANDERSSTEAKHOUSE.COM THE RAYMOND 1886 1250 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 441-3136 | THERAYMOND.COM

BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT 2018 WINNER

KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 88 W. COLORADO BLVD. PASADENA (626) 568-9310 I KABUKIRESTAURANTS.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

TOPS ON WALNUT 1792 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA (626) 584-0244 | TOPSBURGER.COM

BEST LATE NIGHT SNACK 2018 WINNER

KING TACO 45 N. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 792-0405 | KINGTACO.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

TOPS ON WALNUT 1792 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA (626) 584-0244 | TOPSBURGER.COM PLATE 38 2361 E. COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA (626) 793-7100 | PLATE38.COM

BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH 2018 WINNER

THE TERRACE RESTAURANT AT THE LANGHAM HUNTINGTON 1401 S. OAK KNOLL AVE., PASADENA

MARSTON’S RESTAURANT 151 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA (626) 796-2549 I MARSTONRESTAURANT.COM EDWIN MILLS BY EQUATOR 22 MILLS PLACE, PASADENA (626) 564-8656 | EDWINMILLS.COM

BEST ARMENIAN FOOD 2018 WINNER

ZANKOU CHICKEN 1296 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 405-1502 | ZANKOUCHICKEN.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

RAFFI’S CATERING AND BANQUET 3887 E. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., PASADENA (626) 351-0900 SAHARA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 2226 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 795-6900 I SAHARAPASADENA.COM

BEST ASIAN FUSION 2018 WINNER

DAISY MINT 1218 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 792-2999 | DAISYMINT.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED BONE KETTLE 67 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 795-5702 BONEKETTLE.COM

SIERRA FUSION 120 W. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., SIERRA MADRE (626) 355-3030 SIERRAFUSION.COM

BEST BAKERY 2018 WINNER

EURO PANE BAKERY 345 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (WEST) (626) 844-8804

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

85°C BAKERY CAFE 61 S. FAIR OAKS AVE. NO. 120, PASADENA (626) 792-8585 | 85CBAKERYCAFE.COM DOTS CUPCAKES 400 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 568-3687 | DOTSCUPCAKES.COM SEED BAKERY 942 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626) 486-2115 SEEDBAKERYPASADENA.COM

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BEST BBQ

BEST CHINESE FOOD

GUS’S BBQ 808 FAIR OAKS AVE., SOUTH PASADENA (626) 799-3251 | GUSSBBQ.COM

PANDA INN 3488 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA (626) 793-7300 | PANDAINN.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

ROBIN’S WOODFIRE BBQ 395 N. ROSEMEAD AVE., PASADENA (626) 351-8885 | ROBINSBBQ.COM

LUNASIA DIM SUM HOUSE 239 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 793-8822 | LUNASIADIMSUMHOUSE.COM

BEST BREAKFAST

BEST CUPCAKES

TOM’S FAMOUS FAMILY RESTAURANT 1130 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA (626) 577-7717 | TOMSFAMOUS

DOTS CUPCAKES 400 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 568-36787 | DOTSCUPCAKES.COM

BONNIE B’S SMOKIN’ BBQ HEAVEN 1280 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 794-0132 | BONNIEBSSMOKIN.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

RUSSELL’S 30 N. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA I (626) 578-1404 TWOHEY’S RESTAURANT 1224 N. ATLANTIC BLVD., ALHAMBRA (626) 284-7387 | TOWHEYS.COM SANDWICHES BY CONNAL 1505 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626) 794-5018

BEST BURGER 2018 WINNER

PIE ‘N BURGER 913 E. CALIFORNIA BLVD., PASADENA (626) 795-1123 | PIENBURGER.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

DOG HAUS 105 N. HILL AVE., PASADENA (626) 577-4287 | DOGHAUS.COM 93 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA I (626) 683-0808 ROUNDS PREMIUM BURGERS 46 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 304-9810 | ROUNDSBURGERS.COM THE COUNTER PASADENA 140 SHOPPERS LANE, PASADENA (626) 440-1008 | THECOUNTER.COM

YANG CHOW 3777 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 432-6868 | YANGCHOW.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

POLKATOTS CUPCAKES 720 N. LAKE AVE., NO. 3, PASADENA (626) 798-3932 I POLKATOTSCUPCAKES.COM VANILLA BAKE SHOP 88 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (323) 204-4075 | VANILLABAKESHOP.COM

BEST DELI/SANDWICHES 2018 WINNER

PASADENA SANDWICH COMPANY 259 SIERRA MADRE VILLA AVE. NO. 102, PASADENA I (626) 578-1616 PASADENASANDWICHCOMPANY.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

UNION STREET SANDWICH CO. 109 E. UNION ST., PASADENA (626) 639-3575 | UNIONSANDWICH.COM ROMA MARKET 918 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 797-7748 | ROMAMARKETS.COM SANDWICHES BY CONNAL 1505 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626) 794-5018

BEST DESSERT 2018 WINNER

BEST BURRITO

AMARA CHOCOLATE & COFFEE 55 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 744-1765 | AMARACHOCOLATE.COM

LUCKY BOY 640 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 793-0120 | LUCKYBOYBURGERS.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

DOTS CUPCAKES 400 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 568-36787 | DOTSCUPCAKES.COM

BURRITO EXPRESS 1597 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626) 798-0844 BURRITOEXPRESSPASADENA.COM

EUROPANE 345 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (WEST) (626) 844-8804

KING TACO 45 N. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 792-0405 KINGTACO.COM

JULIENNE FINE FOODS & CELEBRATIONS 2651 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO (626) 441-2290 | JULIENNETOGO.COM

BEST CALIFORNIA CUISINE

BEST DIM SUM

GREEN STREET RESTAURANT 146 SHOPPERS LANE, PASADENA (626) 577-7170 I GREENSTREETRESTAURANT.COM

LUNASIA DIM SUM HOUSE 239 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 793-8822 I |UNASIADIMSUMHOUSE.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED BISTRO 45 45 S. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA (626) 795-2478 | BISTRO45.COM

A GRANDE ORANGE CAFÉ 260 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 356-4444 | LGOSTATIONCAFE.COM

BEST CENTRAL AMERICAN FOOD 2018 WINNER

LA CARAVANA RESTAURANT 1306 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA I (626) 791-7378

2018 READER RECOMMENDED MELY’S PUPUSERIA 863 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626)794-1776 MELYSPUPUSERIA.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

DIN TAI FUNG THE AMERICANA AT BRAND 177 CARUSO AVE., GLENDALE (818) 551-5561 | DINTAIFUNGUSA.COM

BEST DUMPLINGS 2018 WINNER

DIN TAI FUNG THE AMERICANA AT BRAND 177 CARUSO AVE., GLENDALE (818) 551-5561 | DINTAIFUNGUSA.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

LUNASIA DIM SUM HOUSE 239 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 793-8822 I LUNASIADIMSUMHOUSE.COM

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SHADONG DUMPLINGS 80 N. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA I (626) 578-9777

OH HAPPY DAYS 2283 LAKE AVE., ALTADENA I (626) 797-0383

BEST FRENCH FOOD

BEST HOT DOG

BISTRO 45 45 S. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA (626) 795-2478 | BISTRO45.COM

DOG HAUS 105 N. HILL AVE., PASADENA (626) 577-4287 | DOGHAUS.COM 93 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA I (626) 683-0808 410 E. MAIN ST., ALHAMBRA I (626) 282-4287

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

FAUBOURG 74 W. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., SIERRA MADRE (626) 836-5700 | DINEFAUBOURG.COM MAISON AKIRA 713 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA (626) 796-9501 I MAISONAKIRA.NET

BEST FRIED CHICKEN 2018 WINNER

ROSCOE’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 830 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA I (626) 791-4890 ROSCOESCHICKENANDWAFFLES.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

BRAISE & CRUMBLE 40 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA (626) 460-8600 I BRAISEANDCRUMBLE.COM HONEYBIRD 714 FOOTHILL BLVD., LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE (818) 415-0489 | HONEYBIRDLA.COM

BEST FROZEN YOGURT 2018 WINNER

YOGURTLAND 30 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 304-0808 | YOGURT-LAND.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

CHERRY ON TOP 1299 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA (626) 440-1299 | CHERRYONTOP.NET BLOOMFIELD CREAMERY 1727 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626)714-7750 | BLOOMFIELDCREAMERY.COM

BEST GELATO 2018 WINNER

BULGARINI GELATO 749 E. ALTADENA DRIVE, ALTADENA (626) 791-6174 | BULGARINIGELATO.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED HELLO GELATO 20 E. COLORADO BLVD., SUITE 101, PASADENA I (626) 744-1788 SWEDISH SCOOPS 26 N. RAYMOND AVE. PASADENA I 626-365-1565

BEST GRILLED CHEESE 2018 WINNER

MELT IT! 105 N. HILL AVE., PASADENA (626) 793-7002 | AGRILLEDCHEESECO.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

GINGER CORNER MARKET 217 S. MICHIGAN AVE., PASADENA (626) 795-2447 | GINGERCORNERMARKET.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

PERRY’S JOINT 2051 LINCOLN AVE., PASADENA (626) 798-4700 I PERRYSJOINT.COM THE SLAW DOGS 720 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 808-9777 I SLAWDOGSPASADENA.COM

BEST ICE CREAM 2018 WINNER

CARMELA ICE CREAM 2495 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626) 797-1405 | CARMELAICECREAM.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED AFTER’S ICE CREAM 1265 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA AFTERSICECREAM.COM 36 W. MAIN ST., ALHAMBRA

BLOOMFIELD CREAMERY (TIE) 1727 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626)714-7750 | BLOOMFIELDCREAMERY.COM FOSSELMAN’S ICE CREAM CO. 1824 W. MAIN ST., ALHAMBRA (626) 282-6533 | FOSSELMANS.COM MOTHER MOO CREAMERY (TIE) 17 KERSTING COURT, SIERRA MADRE (626) 355-9650 | MOTHERMOO.COM

BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE 2018 WINNER

JONES COFFEE ROASTERS 693 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 564-9291 | THEBESTCOFFEE.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

AMARA CHOCOLATE & COFFEE 55 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 744-1765 | AMARACHOCOLATE.COM JAMESON & BROWN COFFEE ROASTERS 260 ALLEN AVE., PASADENA 626) 395-7585 | .JAMESONBROWN.COM LAVENDER & HONEY ESPRESSO BAR 1383 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626) 529-5571 LAVENDERANDHONEYESPRESSO.COM

BEST INDIAN FOOD 2018 WINNER (TIE)

MINT LEAF INDIAN CUISINE 2535 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626) 460-8776 I MINTLEAFPASADENA.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

ALL INDIA CAFÉ 39 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 440-0309 | ALLINDIACAFE.CA.COM

TWOHEY’S RESTAURANT 1224 N. ATLANTIC BLVD., ALHAMBRA (626) 284-7387 | TOWHEYS.COM

NEW DELHI PALACE 950 E. COLORADO BLVD. NO. 250, PASADENA (626) 405-0666 NEWDELHIPALACEPASADENA.COM

BEST HEALTH/ORGANIC FOOD

BEST ITALIAN FOOD

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN 168 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 639-6818 TRUEFOODKITCHEN.COM/PASADENA

CELESTINO RISTORANTE & BAR 141 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 795-4006 I CELESTINOPASADENA.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

REAL FOOD DAILY 899 E. DEL MAR BLVD., PASADENA (626) 844-8900 | REALFOODDAILYLA.COM

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2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

DOMENICO’S 2411 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA (626) 797-6459 ORIGINALDOMENICOS.COM

EAT • DRINK • PLAY PASADENA WEEKLY

GALE’S RESTAURANT 452 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 432-6705 | GALESRESTAURANT.COM TARANTINO’S PIZZERIA 784 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA (626) 796-7836 | TARANTINOSPASADENA.COM

BEST JAPANESE FOOD/SUSHI 2018 WINNER

KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 88 W. COLORADO BLVD. PASADENA (626) 568-9310 I KABUKIRESTAURANTS.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

MAMMA’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA & PASTA 710 FAIR OAKS AVE., SO. PASADENA (626) 799-1344 | MAMMASBRICKOVEN.COM

BEST MEDITERRANEAN FOOD 2018 WINNER

CAFÉ SANTORINI 64 W UNION ST., PASADENA (626) 564-4200 I AFESANTORINI.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ 273 SHOPPERS LANE, PASADENA I (626) 793-8844 KOKOSMEDITERRANEANCAFÉ.COM

OBA SUSHI IZAKAYA 181 E. GLENARM ST., PASADENA (626) 799-8543 | OBASUSHI.COM

SAHARA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 2226 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 795-6900 | SAHARAPASADENA.COM

OSAWA SUSHI 77 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 683-1150T | HEOSAWAS.COM

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

SUGARFISH BY SUSHI NOZAWA 146 S. LAKE AVE., NO. 108, PASADENA (626) 298-8386 | SUGARFISHSUSHI.COM

BEST KOREAN FOOD 2018 WINNER

CHRIS’ KOREAN BBQ 2063 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 796-9604KOREANBBQPASADENA.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

SEOUL KOREAN BARBECUE 122 N. SAN FERNANDO BLVD., BURBANK (818) 559-5578 | SEOULKOREANBBQ.NET SOH GRILL HOUSE 27 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 714-7760 I SOHGRILLHOUSE.COM

2018 WINNER

MIJARES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 145 PALMETTO DRIVE, PASADENA (626) 792-2763 I MIJARESRESTAURANT.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

EL PORTAL RESTAURANT 695 E. GREEN ST, PASADENA (626) 795-8553 I ELPORTALRESTAURANT.COM MARGARITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 155 S. ROSEMEAD BLVD., PASADENA, (626) 449-4193 | MARGARITASPASADENA.COM URBANO MEXICAN KITCHEN 147 W. CALIFORNIA BLVD., PASADENA 626-578-1160 | URBANOMEXICANKITCHEN.COM

BEST MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD 2018 WINNER

BEST LOCAL BREWERY

RAFFI’S CATERING AND BANQUET 3887 E. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., PASADENA (626) 351-0900

CONGREGATION ALE HOUSE 300 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 403-2337 | CONGREGATIONALEHOUSE.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

CRAFTSMAN BREWING CO. 1260 LINCOLN AVE., PASADENA (626) 296-2537 | CRAFTSMANBREWING.COM EAGLE ROCK BREWERY 3056 ROSWELL ST., LOS ANGELES (323) 257-7866 | EAGLEROCKBREWERY.COM

BEST LOCAL JUICE BAR 2018 WINNER

PRESSED JUICERY 59 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 696-3593 | PRESSEDJUICERY.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

NEKTER JUICE BAR 345 S. LAKE AVE., NO. 110, PASADENA (818) 928-3300 | NEKTERJUICEBAR.COM KREATON ORGANIC JUICERY (TIE) 167 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 314-3407 | KREATIONJUICE.COM MOVITA JUICE BAR (TIE) 2335 E. COLORADO BLVD., SUITE 130, PASADENA (626) 460-8926 MOVITAJUICEBAR.COM

BEST LOCAL PIZZA 2018 WINNER

THE LUGGAGE ROOM PIZZERIA 260 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 356-4440 | THELUGGAGEROOM.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

BLAZE PIZZA 667 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 440-7358 I BLAZEPIZZA.COM SETTEBELLO PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA 625 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 765-9550 I SETTEBELLO.NET

SAHARA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 2226 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 795-6900 | SAHARAPASADENA.COM

BEST POKE

2018 WINNER

POKE SALAD BAR 12 W COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 304-3100 | POKESALADPASADENA.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

BAY POKE 2345 E. COLORADO BLVD., NO 195, PASADENA (626) 219-6380 | BAYPOKE.COM STRAYCAT POKE & DESSERT 62 W. UNION ST., NO.1, PASADENA I (626) 639-3500

BEST RAMEN 2018 WINNER

RAMEN TATSUNOYA 16 N. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 432-1768

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

MODAN ARTISANAL RAMEN 700 FAIR OAKS AVE., SUITE G, SOUTH PASADENA (626) 799-2878 NOODLE WORLD 24 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 585-5885 | NOODLEWORLD.COM

BEST SALAD

2018 WINNER

GREEN STREET RESTAURANT 146 SHOPPERS LANE, PASADENA I (626) 577-7170 GREENSTREETRESTAURANT.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

TENDER GREENS 621 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 405-1511 | TENDERGREENS.COM 145 N. BRAND BLVD., GLENDALE (818) 459-4850

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URBAN PLATES 269 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 800-4448 I URBANPLATES.COM

(626) 792-8559 330 E. ORANGE GROVE BLVD., PASADENA

BEST SEAFOOD

LOS TACOS 1 W. CALIFORNIA BLVD., SUITE 211, PASADENA (626) 795-9291 I LOSTACOSPASADENA.COM

CAMERON’S SEAFOOD 1978 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 793-3474 I CAMERONS4FISH.COM

BEST TEA ROOM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

THE HUNTINGTON ROSE GARDEN TEA ROOM 1151 OXFORD ROAD, SAN MARINO (626) 405-2236 I HUNTINGTON.ORG/DINING

2018 WINNER

FISHWIVES 88 N. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 219-6199 | WWW.FISHWIVES.COM ROY’S RESTAURANT 641 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 356-4066 | ROYSRESTAURANT.COM

BEST SOUL FOOD 2018 WINNER

BIG MAMA’S RIB SHACK 1453 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 797-1792 I BIGMAMASPASADENA.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

BONNIE B’S SMOKIN’ BBQ HEAVEN 1280 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 794-0132 I BONNIEBSSMOKIN.COM ROSCOE’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 830 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 791-4890 ROSCOESCHICKENANDWAFFLES.COM

BEST SOUTH AMERICAN FOOD 2018 WINNER

DRINK

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED BIRD PICK TEA & HERB 10 S. DELACEY AVE., PASADENA (626) 773-4372 I BIRDPICK.COM

CHADO TEA ROOM 79 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 431-2832 I CHADOTEA.COM

BEST BAR

88 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 568-9310 I KABUKIRESTAURANT.COM

LUCKY BALDWINS 17 S. RAYMOND AVE. (626) 795-0652 | LUCKYBALDWINS.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 WINNER

PAUL MARTIN’S AMERICAN GRILL 455 S. LAKE AVE., SUITE 102, PASADENA (626) 773-7600

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

BEST THAI FOOD

BLIND DONKEY 53 E. UNION ST., PASADENA (626) 486-2379 THEBLINDDONKEY.COM/PASADENA

ROY’S RESTAURANT 641 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 356-4066 I ROYSRESTAURANT.COM

SALADANG 363 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 793-8123 | SALADANG-THAI.COM

KINGS ROW GASTROPUB 20 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 793-3010 | KINGSROWPUB.COM

WE OLIVE AND WINE BAR 32 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 787-1000 I WEOLIVE.COM/

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BEST BARTENDER

YARD HOUSE 330 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 577-9273 I YARDHOUSE.COM

2018 WINNER

DAISY MINT 1218 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 792-2999 | DAISYMINT.COM PRESIDENT THAI 363 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 793-8123 | SALADANG-THAI.COM

2018 WINNER

STEPHANIE DELGADO, NOOR 260 E. COLORADO BLVD. A209, PASADENA (626) 793-4518 I NOOREVENTS.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

MALBEC ARGENTINIAN CUISINE 1001 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA (626) 683-0550 | MALBECCUISINE.COM

BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD

JOHN DARDON, 38 DEGREES ALE HOUSE & GRILL 110 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 408-5544 I 38DEGREESALEHOUSE.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

VEGGIE GRILL 200 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 535-9561 | VEGGIEGRILL.COM

BEST BEER SELECTION

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

LUCKY BALDWINS 17 S. RAYMOND AVE. (626) 795-0652 | LUCKYBALDWINS.COM

1810 ARGENTINEAN RESTAURANT 121 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 795-5658 | 1810RESTAURANT.COM AMARA CHOCOLATE & COFFEE 55 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 744-1765 I AMARACHOCOLATE.COM

BEST SPANISH FOOD 2018 WINNER

MALBEC ARGENTINIAN CUISINE 1001 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA (626) 683-0550 | MALBECCUISINE.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

MERCADO 140 S. LAKE AVE., SUITE 101, PASDENA (626) 345-5778 | COCINASYCALAVERAS.COM BAR CELONA 38 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 405-1000 | BARCELONAPASADENA.COM

2018 WINNER

ALL INDIA CAFÉ 39 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 440-0309 | ALLINDIACAFE.CA.COM REAL FOOD DAILY 899 E. DEL MAR BLVD., PASADENA (626) 844-8900 | REALFOODDAILYLA.COM SAGE BISTRO 41 HUGUS ALLEY, PASADENA (626) 564-8111| SAGEVEGANBISTRO.COM MY VEGAN 633 S. ARROYO PKWY., PASADENA (626) 578-9017 I MYVEGANRESTAURANT.COM

BEST VIETNAMESE

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

LUCKY BALDWINS 17 S. RAYMOND AVE. (626) 795-0652 | LUCKYBALDWINS.COM

YARD HOUSE 330 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 577-9273 I YARDHOUSE.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

CONGREGATION ALE HOUSE 300 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 403-2337 CONGREGATIONALEHOUSE.COM

BEST COCKTAILS 2018 WINNER

1886 BAR AT THE RAYMOND 1250 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 441-3136 | THERAYMOND.COM

KINGS ROW GASTROPUB 20 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 793-3010 | KINGSROWPUB.COM

MAGNOLIA HOUSE 492 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 584-1126 I THEMAGHOUSE.COM

ARROYO CHOP HOUSE 536 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 577-7463 I ARROYOCHOPHOUSE.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

PARKWAY GRILL 510 S. ARROYO PKWY., PASADENA (626) 795-1001 I THEPARKWAYGRILL.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

BEST WINGS

ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE 111 N. LOS ROBLES AVE., PASADENA (626) 486-1111 I ALEXANDERSSTEAKHOUSE.COM FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR 179 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 639-0490 | FLEMINGSSTEAKHOUSE.COM RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 369 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 583-8122 I RUTHSCHRIS.COM

BEST TACO

2018 WINNER

KING TACO 45 N. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA (626) 792-0405 I KINGTACO.COM 117 E. BROADWAY, GLENDALE I (818) 409-0172

2018 READER RECOMMENDED LA ESTRELLA 502 N. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA

2018 WINNER

BUFFALO WILD WINGS 1000 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 993-6400 | BUFFALOWILDWINGS.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

HOT WINGS CAFÉ 89 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449-9055 HOTWINGSCAFE.NET 314 N. BRAND BLVD., GLENDALE I (818) 247-4455 ROCCO’S TAVERN 44 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA (626) 765-6810 | ROCCOSTAVERN.COM WINGSTOP 1279 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 798-2800 I WINGSTOP.COM 1709 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 578-946

BEST SPORTS BAR 2018 WINNER

BEST COMEDY CLUB 2018 WINNER

ICE HOUSE 24 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA (626) 577-1894 I ICEHOUSECOMEDY.COM

BEST DIVE BAR FREDDIE’S 35ER BAR 12 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 356-931535 | 35ERBAR.COM

BUFFALO WILD WINGS 1000 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA (626) 993-6400 I BUFFALOWILDWINGS.COM T. BOYLE’S TAVERN 37 N. CATALINA AVE., PASADENA (626) 578-0957 I TBOYLESTAVERN.COM

EVERSON ROYCE 155 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 765-9334 I EVERSONROYCE.COM

THE COLORADO BAR 2640 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449-3485 FACEBOOK.COM/THECOLORADOBAR

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

THE RANCHO BAR 2485 N. LAKE AVE., ALTADENA (626) 798-7634 I RANCHOBARALTADENA.COM

KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 WINNER

ROCCO’S TAVERN 44 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA (626) 765-6810 I ROCCOSTAVERN.COM

BEST WINE SELECTION

2018 WINNER

BEST HAPPY HOUR

2018 READER RECOMMENDED EL CHOLO PASEO COLORADO, 300 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 795-5800

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

PASADENA NOODLE & GRILL 2335 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 792-1893 I PASADENANOODLE.COM

MIJARES 145 PALMETTO DRIVE, PASADENA (626) 792-2763 I MIJARESRESTAURANT.COM

BEST PUB GRUB

CONGREGATION ALE HOUSE 300 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 403-2337 CONGREGATIONALEHOUSE.COM

SAIGON NOODLE RESTAURANT 28 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 796-9378

2018 WINNER

2018 WINNER

EL PORTAL 695 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA (626) 795-8553 I ELPORTALRESTAURANT.COM

2018 WINNER

BEST STEAKHOUSE

BEST MARGARITAS

MONOPOLE 21 S. EL MOLINO AVE., PASADENA (626) 577-9463 I MONOPOLEWINE.COM VERTICAL WINE BAR 70 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 795-3999 I VERTICALWINEBISTRO.COM

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PLAY BEST ART GALLERY

(626) 577-6583 THEOLDTOWNEPUB.COM

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 1151 OXFORD ROAD, SAN MARINO (626) 405.2100 HUNTINGTON.ORG

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE

PAST ACTION HEROES

THE ROSE AT PASEO COLORADO 245 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA (888) 645-5006

2018 WINNER

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 145 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 792-5101 | ARMORYARTS.ORG NORTON SIMON MUSEUM 411 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449.6840 | NORTONSIMON.ORG

BEST CULTURAL FESTIVAL PASADENA ARTWALK PLAYHOUSEDISTRICT.ORG/CALENDAR-OFEVENTS/ARTWALK

2018 READER RECOMMENDED ARTNIGHT PASADENA ARTNIGHTPASADENA.ORG

LATINO HERITAGE PARADE PASADENALATINOHERITAGEPARADE.ORG

BEST COMEDY CLUB 2018 WINNER

ICE HOUSE 24 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA (626) 577-1894 I ICEHOUSECOMEDY.COM

BEST KIDS/FAMILY FUN SPOT 2018 WINNER

KIDSPACE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 480 N. ARROYO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449-9144 KIDSPACEMUSEUM.ORG

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

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AMBASSADOR AUDITORIUM 131 S. ST. JOHN AVE., PASADENA (626) 794-1199 THEAMBASSADORAUDITORIUM.ORG BOSTON COURT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 70 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA (626) 683-6801 | BOSTONCOURT.COM COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE 2029 N. LAKE AVE., ALTADENA (626) 798-6236 COFFEEGALLERY.COM

BEST MOVIE THEATER ARCLIGHT 300 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 568-9651 | ARCLIGHTCINEMAS.COM LAEMMLE’S PLAYHOUSE 7 673 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 844-6500 I LAEMMLE.COM/THEATERS/6

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

IPIC 42 MILLER ALLEY, PASADENA (626) 639-2260 | IPICTHEATERS.COM REGENCY THEATERS 1003 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 229-9400 | REGENCYMOVIES.COM

BOSTON COURT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 70 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA (626) 683-6801 I BOSTONCOURT.COM

NORTON SIMON MUSEUM 411 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449-6840 NORTONSIMON.ORG

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

PASADENA PLAYHOUSE 39 S. EL MOLINO AVE., PASADENA (626) 356-7529 I PASADENAPLAYHOUSE.ORG

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

IXTAPA 119 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 304-1000 | CANTINAIXTAPA.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

PASADENA MUSEUM OF HISTORY 470 W. WALNUT ST., PASADENA (626) 577-1660 | PASADENAHISTORY.ORG

LINDYGROOVE PASADENA MASONIC HALL 200 S. EUCLID AVE., PASADENA (626) 795-5610 I PASADENAMASONIC.ORG

A NOISE WITHIN 3352 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA (626) 356-3100 I ANOISEWITHIN.ORG

USC PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM 46 N LOS ROBLES AVE, PASADENA (626) 449-2742 I PACIFICASIANMUSEUM.COM

BEST PARK OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOT

BEST LIVE THEATER VENUE

EATON CANYON ECNCA.ORG

BOSTON COURT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 70 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA (626) 683-6883 I BOSTONCOURT.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

VICTORY PARK 2575 PALOMA ST., PASADENA (626) 744-7500 | CI.PASADENA.CA.US

OLD TOWNE PUB 22 E. HOLLY ST., PASADENA

AMBASSADOR AUDITORIUM 131 S. ST. JOHN AVE., PASADENA (626) 794-1199 THEAMBASSADORAUDITORIUM.ORG

BEST LIVE THEATER VENUE

2018 WINNER

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 1151 OXFORD ROAD, SAN MARINO (626) 405.2100 I HUNTINGTON.ORG

EDWIN MILLS BY EQUATOR 22 MILLS PLACE, PASADENA (626) 564-8656 | EDWINMILLS.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

CLUB 54 54 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA (626) 793-0608 I CLUB54LOUNGE.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

THE ROSE AT PASEO COLORADO 245 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA I (888) 645-5006

BEST MUSEUM

PASADENA PLAYHOUSE 39 S. EL MOLINO AVE., PASADENA (626) 356-7529 PASADENAPLAYHOUSE.ORG

KINGS ROW GASTROPUB 20 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 793-3010 I KINGSROWPUB.COM

2018 WINNER

COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE 2029 N. LAKE AVE., ALTADENA (626) 798-6236 I COFFEEGALLERY.COM

2018 WINNER

2018 WINNER

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE

BEST PLACE TO DANCE

BROOKSIDE PARK 360 N. ARROYO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 744-7311 CI.PASADENA.CA.US/PUBLICWORKS/BROOKSIDE_PARK

BEST LIVE MUSIC BAR/CLUB

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2018 WINNER

THEOLDTOWNEPUB.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

A NOISE WITHIN 3352 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA (626) 356-3100 | ANOISEWITHIN.ORG

BROOKSIDE PARK 360 N. ARROYO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 744-7311 | CI.PASADENA.CA.US

BEST LIVE MUSIC BAR/CLUB

BOSTON COURT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 70 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA (626) 683-6883 BOSTONCOURT.COM

2018 WINNER

PARSON’S NOSE 95 N. MARENGO AVE., PASADENA (626) 403-7667 | PARSONSNOSE.COM

BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN 2018 WINNER EMIKO

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KINGS ROW GASTROPUB 20 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 793-3010 | KINGSROWPUB.COM

PARSON’S NOSE 95 N. MARENGO AVE., PASADENA (626) 403-7667 | PARSONSNOSE.COM

BEST MOVIE THEATER 2018 WINNER

ARCLIGHT 300 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 568-9651 I ARCLIGHTCINEMAS.COM LAEMMLE’S PLAYHOUSE 7 673 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (310) 478-3836 I LAEMMLE.COM

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

2018 READER RECOMMENDED

EDWIN MILLS 22 MILLS PLACE, PASADENA (626) 564-8656 | EDWINMILLS.COM

IPIC 42 MILLER ALLEY, PASADENA (626) 639-2260 I IPICTHEATERS.COM

OLD TOWNE PUB 22 E. HOLLY ST., PASADENA (626) 577-6583

REGENCY THEATERS 1003 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 229-9400 | REGENCYMOVIES.COM

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