The Langham Huntington, Pasadena was recently named the #1 Hotel in Los Angeles by U.S. News & World Report. In a recent issue, the newsmagazine examined 58 Los Angeles area luxury hotels, and 20 made the list of the Best Hotels. At the top at Number 1 was t... More »
Samantha Kan, the new Pasadena store’s manager, with ‘Lette Macaron founder Paulette Koumetz together in the Beverly Hills boutique. ‘Lette Macarons, a Beverly Hills-headquartered boutique food shop devoted entirely to delicious French macaron-making, will ope... More »
Following the success of the recent menu relaunches at Sushi Roku’s 3rd Street and Santa Monica restaurant locations, Innovative Dining Group (IDG) unveils a new menu at Sushi Roku Pasadena showcasing inventive new signature dishes. Set to debut later this m... More »
Luke Stanton mixes up some alcoholic alchemy at pointo8. The slyly named pointo8 night spot in Old Pasadena officially opened last night with an intimate party of insiders, press and well-wishers. Located at the back of redwhite+bluezz, this den of mixology el... More »
Tony Auer, owner of Derek’s Bistro, that quaint hideway recently honored by OpenTable as one of the Top Ten Outstanding Restaurants in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, has announced the appointment of James Lambrinos as his new Executive Chef. “Chef Lambrino... More »
No gathering is too big or too small for Big Mama’s. The family owned and operated restaurant and catering company in Pasadena can pull together a meal package for up to 500 guests this season. Dargetta Carlisle, one of the managers, said, “We’ve done catering... More »
Winter is here and Bella’s Gourmet Pizza has a cup of home-made soup to warm up the palate. According to head chef Brian Rumsey, the new selection is “made from scratch every day…through the winter time just to shake off the chill of the outdoor cold.†Old... More »
Nine and Nine, one of our favorite Thai spots in the Playhouse District (it’s opposite the Target between Hudson and South Oak Knoll), kicks off the holidays with a new menu, owner Sid Chatapolchuntaya tells us. What’s new for you to enjoy? First off, some new... More »
One of our favorite Old Pasadena haunts is Bella’s Gourmet Pizza in Old Pasadena, because it feels like my favorite Manhattan pizza pie spots and the servings are delicious. Here’s good news: Bella’s GM Mike Tabone tells us he’s currently offering a 10% discou... More »
 After 10 years at their Fair Oaks location, El Cholo will be setting up house in the Paseo Colorado said Blair Salisbury President and CEO of El Cholo. “Everything will be the same, same menu, same servers even the same valet.” said Salisbury. What won’t re... More »
Bella’s Gourmet Pizza, one of our favorite pizza restaurants not just for their “pie” but for their delicious cheese-smothered meatballs, is reveling in their new wine service by offering bottles at half-price on Tuesday nights. The perfect finishing touch to ... More »
Scarlet Tea Room has finally done it! Their Master Pastry Chef has found the perfect balance between flavor and fun. The Scarlet Tea Room is now offering their delicious and gorgeous specialty cakes. Choose from cake flavors like Red Velvet, Almond, Banana, C... More »
