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underground Old Towne Pub. For the Best Live Music Venue,
hands down it’s The Rose music and dinner club at The Paseo on
East Green Street.
M — MOVIES
Pasadena is not only well known for movie stars and filmmakers;
it’s also noted for its movie theaters, starting with
Laemmle Playhouse 7 in the Playhouse District, and continuing
with ArcLight Theatre in The Paseo, iPic Theatres at One Colorado
in Miller Alley, and the Academy Theatre on East Colorado
Boulevard.
N — NORTON SIMON
Following a delightful lunch or coffee break in Old Pasadena,
drive a few blocks west on Colorado and further treat yourself
to viewing one of the world’s premier art collections at the Norton
Simon Museum.
O — OCCASIONS
There are times in life that truly require a unique place to
celebrate. For weddings, births, anniversaries, graduations,
promotions, raises and any other good fortune, host a ball, a
reception or a banquet at Noor in The Paseo. Or visit Parkway
Grill on South Arroyo Parkway, Alexander’s Steakhouse and
The Raymond 1886, all honored in last year’s Best of Pasadena
voting.
P — PASTRY
Perhaps the best known bakery in Pasadena is Euro Pane,
which is famous for its macarons. Now at two locations, Euro
Pane also features as its only entree an egg salad sandwich to
die for, served open-face on a slice of rosemary bread. Other
terrific local bakeries are 85 C Bakery Café, now in Glendale
as well, and Seed Bakery on East Washington Boulevard, both
Reader Recommended winners in last year’s Best of Pasadena
polling.
Q — QUIRKY
For the most part, restaurants typically do what they do
best — serve delicious, healthful food — without much glitz and
hoopla. But a few break the mold. One is Old Pasadena favorite
A’Float Sushi, with its food offerings sitting atop little boats
floating on a mini-moat in front of the counter. Another is the
Austin Powers-themed Electric Pussycat in Glendale.
R — RESTRICTIONS
It is a great time to be alive for the lactose-intolerant, the
celiac-ailing, the allergy-ridden, the plant-based populous. Gone
are the days of gluten-free and vegan being synonymous with
“crappy version of what you wanted.” Food science has caught
up with the 21st century. Banana chocolate chip ice cream
sounds incredible! Oh, wait … it’s vegan. Have you found yourself
thinking this? Well get with the times, pal. If it sounds good,
it probably is.
S — STAFF
For an idea of just how important taking care of customers is
in the restaurant world, four top-notch eateries tied for the Best
Restaurant Staff award in last year’s Best of Pasadena readers’
poll: They were Gale’s on South Fair Oaks Avenue, Green Street
Restaurant on Shoppers Lane, Mijares Mexican Restaurant on
Palmetto Drive, and Smitty’s Grill on South Lake Avenue. At
these places, you’ll agree the service is worthy of a generous tip.
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