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SOME OF SUE'S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
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Bashan Restaurant (Excellent cuisine, Talented chef, Always fresh) $$$
3459 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale
818-541-1532
Café 140 S. Lake (Great hamburgers and terrific onion rings) $
140 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena,
626-449-9900
Cafe Mundial (Good Continental cuisine, Interesting decor)$$
516 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia
626-303-2233.
Café Verde (Great breakfasts with a Mexican flare) $
961 E. Green Street, Pasadena
626-356-9811.
Cameron’s Seafood and Oyster Bar (Wonderful variety of fresh seafood) $$
1978 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-793-3474
Camilo’s California Bistro (basic American cuisine with a touch of Italian)) $$
2128 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock.
323-478-2644
*Canoe House Restaurant (Hawaiian styled cuisine with burgers, appetizers and tropical drinks) $$
805 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena
(626) 799-4169
Central Park Restaurant (American Cuisine, well prepared, Full bar) $$
219 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena
626-449-4499
Dish Restaurant (Popular for breakfast and lunch) $$
734 Foothill Blvd., LCF
818-790-5355
Elements Kitchen (Unique menu with some very creative entrees) $$$
25 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena,
626-440-0100
Favorite Place Tea Room (Charming intimate restaurant. Great for lunch) $$
115 W. Wilson Ave., Glendale
818-507-7409
Frontrunner Restaurant ( best crab-cakes and corned beef sandwiches) $$$
Santa Anita Park
285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia 626-574-1035
Green Street Restaurant (Home of the Salad Diane and Zucchini bread) $$
146 South Shopper’s Lane, Pasadena, CA
626-577-7170.
Green Street Tavern (Always a nice variety of seasonal entrees) $$
69 West Green Street, Pasadena
626-229-9961
Gus’s Barbecue (baby-back ribs are good choice) $$
808 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena
626-799-3251
Hamlet Pasadena (good variety of hamburgers and great Lobster Bisque) $$
214 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena
626-449-8520
Hill Street Café (Generous portions, classic American food) $
1004 Foothill Blvd., La Canada
818-952-1019
Kathleen’s Restaurant (Well prepared American and some Mexican entrees ) $$
595 N Lake Ave., Pasadena,
626-578-0722
La Grande Orange Café (Creative menu. Try Brussels Sprouts salad) $$
260 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena,
626-356-4444
Larkin’s—The Place for Southern Style Cooking (Great fried chicken!) $$
1496 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock
323-254-0934
Magpie’s Restaurant (Especially good for American style breakfast and lunch) $
1438 Foothill Blvd. La Canada
818-790-2348
Marston’s (Good breakfasts, salads and sandwiches for lunch, closed for dinner) $$
151 East Walnut Street, Pasadena
626-796-2459
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant (Nice variety of seafood dishes) $$$
111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena.
626-405-0064.
Mike and Anne’s (Limited menu but nice outside dining area) $$$
1040 Mission Street, South Pasadena
626-799-7199
Nikki C’s Restaurant (Good Italian, steaks and burgers, Full Bar) $$
470 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena
626-447-0700
Oceanview Contemporary Bistro (American cuisine with full bar) $$
3826 Oceanview Blvd. Montrose
818-248-2722.
Palate Restaurant +Wine Shop (Creative chef inspired menu) $$$
933 S Brand Blvd, Glendale
818-662-9463
POP Champagne and Dessert Bar (Fun late night spot) $$
33 E. Union Street, Pasadena
(626) 795-1295
Red White + Bluezz Restaurant and Wine Bar (Live Jazz) $$$
70 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
626-792-4441
Reataurant Devon (unusual gourmet cuisine) $$$
109 E. Lemon St., Monrovia
626-305-0013
Restaurant Shiro ( Popular for deep-fried catfish) $$$
1505 Mission Street, South Pasadena
626-799-4774
Robin’s BBQ and Grill (Great family fun place. Excellent BBQ) $$
395 N. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena
626-351-8885
Stoney Point Restaurant (Continental Cuisine, Full Bar) $$$
1460 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
626-449-9715
Smitty’s Grill (Comfort food at its best! Full Bar) $$$
110 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA.
626-792-9999
The Counter (Unique concept for a variety of hamburgers) $$
140 Shopper’s Lane, Pasadena
626-440-1008
The Parkway Bar and Grill (Gourmet cuisine from a talented chef, Full Bar) $$$
109 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
626-795-1001
The Raymond Restaurant (Talented chef, charming atmosphere. Full bar) $$$
1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena.
626-441-3136
The Scarlet Tea Room ( Varied menu, elegant atmosphere, creative chef) $$$
18 W. Green Street, Pasadena
626-577-0051
Beckham Grill and Crown Pub (Prime rib specialty, Full Bar) $$
77 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena
626-796-3399
The Derby Restaurant (Traditional Steak house. Full bar) $$$
233 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia
626-447-8173
Malbec Argentine Restaurant (Argentine cuisine with Italian influence) $$
1001 E. Green St., Pasadena
626-683-0550
Malbec Argentine Restaurant (Argentine cuisine with Italian influence) $$
10151 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake
818-762-4860
Houston’s (Traditional corporate steak house, Full Bar) $$
320 S Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena,
626-577-6001
Tam O’Shanter Inn (A Lawery’s restaurant. Excellent Prime rib, Full bar) $$$
2980 Los Feliz Blvd. Los Angeles
323-664-0228
Taylor’s Steak House (Traditional Steak House, good value, Full Bar) $$
901 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge
818-790-7668
Briganti Restaurant (Classic Italian cuisine) $$
1423 Mission Street, South Pasadena
626- 441-4663.
Café Sole (Italian cuisine, good pasta, fresh fish) $$
1929 Verdugo Blvd., La Canada Flintridge
818-790-6062.
Casa Bianca (famous for their pizza. No Credit Cards) $
6550 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock
(323) 256-9617
Celestino Ristorante (Gourmet Italian Cuisine) $$$
141 S. Lake Ave.,Pasadena
626-795-4006
Colombo’s Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club (Old fashioned steak house, Full Bar) $$
1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA
323-254-9138
Cucina Rustica ( Basic Italian Cuisine) $$
2276 Honolulu Blvd., Montrose
818-248-1881
Divina Cucina (Classic Italian Cuisine) $$
3730 N. Verdugo Road, Montrose
818-248-3077
Far Niente Ristorante (Classic Italian Cuisine)$$$
2041/2 North Brand Blvd., Glendale
818-242-3835.
Gale’s (Southern style Italian Cuisine) $$
452 S. Fair Oakes Ave,Pasadena,
626-432-6705.
Gennaro’s Ristorante (Classic Italian Style cuisine) $$$
1109 N Brand Blvd. Glendale
818-243-6231
Granata’s Italian Villa (Traditional Italian Cuisine) $$
11032 Downey Ave. Downey, CA
562-861-2997
IL Fornaio (Italian Cuisine with featured area entrees) $$$
24 W. Union Street, Pasadena
626-683-9797.
Mi Piace (Classic Italian cuisine) $$
25 East Colorado Blvd.,Pasadena, CA
626-795-3131
Pasta Preziosa Café (Variety of pastas and sauces) $
3600 OceanView Blvd., Montrose
818-248-5113
*Porta Via Italian Restaurant and Food Store (Italian Deli, mostly take out) $$
One West California Blvd. Suite # 312, Pasadena
626-793-9000
Prosecco a Trattoria (Traditional Italian cuisine, Nice Decor) $$$
10144 Riverside Dr
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
818-505-0930
*Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana ( authentic pizza made in Neopolitian style ) $$
625 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
(818) 765-9550
Villa Sorriso Ristorante (Italian inspired menu with variety of entrees, Full Bar) $$
168 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
626-793-2233
Carousel Restaurant (Armenian cuisine, Full Bar) $$
304 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale
818-246-7775
Corfu Restaurant (Armenian cuisine, weekly lunch buffets) $
48 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre
626-355-5993
Eden Garden Bar and Grill (Armenain cuisine. Banquet facility ) $$
175 E. Holly Street, Pasadena,
626-440-1421.
The Garden Grill (Armenain cuisine, Daily specials) $
2309 Foothill Blvd., La Canada
818- 542-4100
Olive Branch Restaurant ( Classic Armenian cuisine ) $
3658 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta,
818-248-9876
Phoenicia Restaurant (Excellent Lebanese Cuisine ,Full Bar) $$
343 N. Central Ave. (corner of Lexington)
Glendale, CA
818- 956-7800.
Raffi’s Place (Classic Armenian Cuisine) $$
211 E. Broadway, Glendale
818-240-7411.
Café Santorini (Mediterranean influenced menu) $$
64-70 West Union St. Pasadena
626-564-4200
A Taste of Bangkok (Thai Cuisine) $
924 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-449-6409
Chandra Thai Restaurant (Thai Cuisine..nice variety of dishes) $$
400 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
626-577-6599
Daisy Mint (Thai Fusion) $
1218 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-792-2999
Din Tai Fung Dumpling House (classic Chinese dumplings) $
1106 South Baldwin Ave.,Arcadia, CA
626-574-7068
Fu-Shing Chinese Restaurant. (Traditional Chinese Cuisine, Lobster specials) $
2960 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
626-792-8898
Hop Li Seafood Restaurant (Dim Sum daily- 9:00 to 3:00 pm plus lunch and dinner)$
855 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia
(626) 445-3188
Matsuri Japanese Restaurant, (Authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi) $$
1064 E. Green Street, Pasadena
626-844-2900.
Min’s Kitchen (Good Thai Cuisine) $$
1040 Foothill Blvd. La Canada
818-790-6074.
New Moon Chinese Restaurant (Chinese Cuisine with some original dishes) $$
2138 Verdugo Blvd, Montrose
818-249-4868.
Oba Sushi Izakaya (Japanese cuisine with excellent sushi) $$
181 East Glenarm Street #11, Pasadena 626-799-8543
The Panda Inn (Chinese, Not associated with Panda Express, Sunday Brunch) $$
3488 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena
626-793-7300
Sachi Restaurant, (Authentic Japanese cuisine) $$
694 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-578-1877.
Saladang (Classic Thai Cuisine) $$
363 South Fair Oaks Ave.,Pasadena
626-793-8123
Sesame Grill ( Good Pacific Rim Cuisine) $$
308 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia
626-821-0880
SHaaB (Authentic Japanese, Shabu Shabu bar) $$
77 N. Raymond Street, Pasadena
626-683-1150
Sushi Bar Yoshida (Sushi Specialties) $$
2026 Huntington Dr. San Marino
626-281-9292.
Yang Chow Chinese Restaurant (Traditional Chinese cuisine) $$
819 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0811
Or
Yang Chow Chinese Restaurant $$
3777 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
626-432-6868 -
Yujean Kang’s Chinese Restaurant (Gourmet Chinese Cuisine) $$$
67 North Raymond Ave., Pasadena
626-585-0855.
Bar Celona (Modern Spanish and Tapas Bar) $$
46 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
626-405-1000
El Compadre (Traditional Mexican Cuisine, good albondigas soup) $$
7408 w. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles
323-874-7924.
El Caserio (Central American Cuisine) $$
401 Silver Lake Blvd. Los Angeles
213-273-8945
El Portal Restaurant (Yucatan and Mexican Cuisine) $$
695 E. Green Street, Pasadena
626-795-8553
El Cholo at the Paseo (Classic Mexican Cuisine in lovely décor) $$
260 E. Colorado Blvd. #203,Pasadena, CA
626-795-5800 -
La Cabanita (Very traditional Mexican Restaurant) $$
3445 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA
818-309-3023
Mijares Mexican Restaurant (Family owned, Traditional Mexican..good Margaritas)$$
145 Palmetto Drive, Pasadena
626-792-2763
La Nueva Posada (Classic Mexican Cuisine, family owned and operated) $$
2835 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA
626-793-7191
Pepe’s (Family owned, Traditional Mexican cuisine) $$
2272 Honolulu Ave. Montrose
818-248-6622
Three Drunken Goats (Spanish Tapas) $$
2256 Honolulu Ave., Montrose
818-249-9950
Bistro Provence (French Provencal cuisine) $$
345 N. Pass Ave, Burbank CA
818-840-9050
Bistro 45 (French influenced Cuisine) $$$
45 South Mentor Ave., Pasadena
626-795-2478
Bistro de La Gare (French Bistro Style cuisine) $$
921 Meridian Ave., South Pasadena
626-799-8828
*Cafe Bizou. (French inspired cuisine, Full Bar, $2 corkage for wine) $$
91 N. Raymond Ave. Pasadena
626-792-9923
Café Massilia (French bistro ) $$
110 East Lemon Ave., Monrovia,
626-471-3588
Cheval Blanc Bistro (French bistro dining, Full Bar) $$$
41 De Lacey Street, Pasadena,
626-577-4141
Le Chene French Restaurant (Country French cuisine. Sunday Brunch) $$$
12625 Sierra Highway, Sangus
661-251-4315
Maison Akira (Excellent Japanese/ French fusion gourmet cuisine) $$$
713 East Green Street, Pasadena
626-796-9501
Taix French Restaurant (Classic French cuisine) $$
1911 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles,
213-484-1265
ETHNIC INSPIRED CUISINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
*Little Britain (Traditional British Cuisine with Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Pasties) $$
488 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena
626-585-8300
Maximilian's Austro-Hungarian Restaurant $$$
11330 Weddington St, North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-760-1300
Red Lion Tavern (German Cuisine) $$
2366 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
323-662-5337
Roy’s Pasadena (Hawaiian Fusion) $$$
641 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-356-4066
Timmy Nolan’s Tavern and Grill ( Irish Pub, Great for fun and fellowship) $
10111 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, CA
(818) 985-3359
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AMERICAN STYLE CUISINE
Bashan Restaurant (Excellent cuisine, Talented chef, Always fresh) $$$
3459 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale
818-541-1532
Café 140 S. Lake (Great hamburgers and terrific onion rings) $
140 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena,
626-449-9900
Cafe Mundial (Good Continental cuisine, Interesting decor)$$
516 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia
626-303-2233.
Café Verde (Great breakfasts with a Mexican flare) $
961 E. Green Street, Pasadena
626-356-9811.
Cameron’s Seafood and Oyster Bar (Wonderful variety of fresh seafood) $$
1978 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-793-3474
Camilo’s California Bistro (basic American cuisine with a touch of Italian)) $$
2128 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock.
323-478-2644
*Canoe House Restaurant (Hawaiian styled cuisine with burgers, appetizers and tropical drinks) $$
805 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena
(626) 799-4169
Central Park Restaurant (American Cuisine, well prepared, Full bar) $$
219 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena
626-449-4499
Dish Restaurant (Popular for breakfast and lunch) $$
734 Foothill Blvd., LCF
818-790-5355
Elements Kitchen (Unique menu with some very creative entrees) $$$
25 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena,
626-440-0100
Favorite Place Tea Room (Charming intimate restaurant. Great for lunch) $$
115 W. Wilson Ave., Glendale
818-507-7409
Frontrunner Restaurant ( best crab-cakes and corned beef sandwiches) $$$
Santa Anita Park
285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia 626-574-1035
Green Street Restaurant (Home of the Salad Diane and Zucchini bread) $$
146 South Shopper’s Lane, Pasadena, CA
626-577-7170.
Green Street Tavern (Always a nice variety of seasonal entrees) $$
69 West Green Street, Pasadena
626-229-9961
Gus’s Barbecue (baby-back ribs are good choice) $$
808 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena
626-799-3251
Hamlet Pasadena (good variety of hamburgers and great Lobster Bisque) $$
214 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena
626-449-8520
Hill Street Café (Generous portions, classic American food) $
1004 Foothill Blvd., La Canada
818-952-1019
Kathleen’s Restaurant (Well prepared American and some Mexican entrees ) $$
595 N Lake Ave., Pasadena,
626-578-0722
La Grande Orange Café (Creative menu. Try Brussels Sprouts salad) $$
260 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena,
626-356-4444
Larkin’s—The Place for Southern Style Cooking (Great fried chicken!) $$
1496 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock
323-254-0934
Magpie’s Restaurant (Especially good for American style breakfast and lunch) $
1438 Foothill Blvd. La Canada
818-790-2348
Marston’s (Good breakfasts, salads and sandwiches for lunch, closed for dinner) $$
151 East Walnut Street, Pasadena
626-796-2459
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant (Nice variety of seafood dishes) $$$
111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena.
626-405-0064.
Mike and Anne’s (Limited menu but nice outside dining area) $$$
1040 Mission Street, South Pasadena
626-799-7199
Nikki C’s Restaurant (Good Italian, steaks and burgers, Full Bar) $$
470 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena
626-447-0700
Oceanview Contemporary Bistro (American cuisine with full bar) $$
3826 Oceanview Blvd. Montrose
818-248-2722.
Palate Restaurant +Wine Shop (Creative chef inspired menu) $$$
933 S Brand Blvd, Glendale
818-662-9463
POP Champagne and Dessert Bar (Fun late night spot) $$
33 E. Union Street, Pasadena
(626) 795-1295
Red White + Bluezz Restaurant and Wine Bar (Live Jazz) $$$
70 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
626-792-4441
Reataurant Devon (unusual gourmet cuisine) $$$
109 E. Lemon St., Monrovia
626-305-0013
Restaurant Shiro ( Popular for deep-fried catfish) $$$
1505 Mission Street, South Pasadena
626-799-4774
Robin’s BBQ and Grill (Great family fun place. Excellent BBQ) $$
395 N. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena
626-351-8885
Stoney Point Restaurant (Continental Cuisine, Full Bar) $$$
1460 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
626-449-9715
Smitty’s Grill (Comfort food at its best! Full Bar) $$$
110 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA.
626-792-9999
The Counter (Unique concept for a variety of hamburgers) $$
140 Shopper’s Lane, Pasadena
626-440-1008
The Parkway Bar and Grill (Gourmet cuisine from a talented chef, Full Bar) $$$
109 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
626-795-1001
The Raymond Restaurant (Talented chef, charming atmosphere. Full bar) $$$
1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena.
626-441-3136
The Scarlet Tea Room ( Varied menu, elegant atmosphere, creative chef) $$$
18 W. Green Street, Pasadena
626-577-0051
STEAK AND PRIME RIB HOUSES
Beckham Grill and Crown Pub (Prime rib specialty, Full Bar) $$
77 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena
626-796-3399
The Derby Restaurant (Traditional Steak house. Full bar) $$$
233 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia
626-447-8173
Malbec Argentine Restaurant (Argentine cuisine with Italian influence) $$
1001 E. Green St., Pasadena
626-683-0550
Malbec Argentine Restaurant (Argentine cuisine with Italian influence) $$
10151 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake
818-762-4860
Houston’s (Traditional corporate steak house, Full Bar) $$
320 S Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena,
626-577-6001
Tam O’Shanter Inn (A Lawery’s restaurant. Excellent Prime rib, Full bar) $$$
2980 Los Feliz Blvd. Los Angeles
323-664-0228
Taylor’s Steak House (Traditional Steak House, good value, Full Bar) $$
901 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge
818-790-7668
ITALIAN STYLE CUISINE
Briganti Restaurant (Classic Italian cuisine) $$
1423 Mission Street, South Pasadena
626- 441-4663.
Café Sole (Italian cuisine, good pasta, fresh fish) $$
1929 Verdugo Blvd., La Canada Flintridge
818-790-6062.
Casa Bianca (famous for their pizza. No Credit Cards) $
6550 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock
(323) 256-9617
Celestino Ristorante (Gourmet Italian Cuisine) $$$
141 S. Lake Ave.,Pasadena
626-795-4006
Colombo’s Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club (Old fashioned steak house, Full Bar) $$
1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA
323-254-9138
Cucina Rustica ( Basic Italian Cuisine) $$
2276 Honolulu Blvd., Montrose
818-248-1881
Divina Cucina (Classic Italian Cuisine) $$
3730 N. Verdugo Road, Montrose
818-248-3077
Far Niente Ristorante (Classic Italian Cuisine)$$$
2041/2 North Brand Blvd., Glendale
818-242-3835.
Gale’s (Southern style Italian Cuisine) $$
452 S. Fair Oakes Ave,Pasadena,
626-432-6705.
Gennaro’s Ristorante (Classic Italian Style cuisine) $$$
1109 N Brand Blvd. Glendale
818-243-6231
Granata’s Italian Villa (Traditional Italian Cuisine) $$
11032 Downey Ave. Downey, CA
562-861-2997
IL Fornaio (Italian Cuisine with featured area entrees) $$$
24 W. Union Street, Pasadena
626-683-9797.
Mi Piace (Classic Italian cuisine) $$
25 East Colorado Blvd.,Pasadena, CA
626-795-3131
Pasta Preziosa Café (Variety of pastas and sauces) $
3600 OceanView Blvd., Montrose
818-248-5113
*Porta Via Italian Restaurant and Food Store (Italian Deli, mostly take out) $$
One West California Blvd. Suite # 312, Pasadena
626-793-9000
Prosecco a Trattoria (Traditional Italian cuisine, Nice Decor) $$$
10144 Riverside Dr
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
818-505-0930
*Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana ( authentic pizza made in Neopolitian style ) $$
625 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
(818) 765-9550
Villa Sorriso Ristorante (Italian inspired menu with variety of entrees, Full Bar) $$
168 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
626-793-2233
MEDITERANEAN/MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE CUISINE
Carousel Restaurant (Armenian cuisine, Full Bar) $$
304 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale
818-246-7775
Corfu Restaurant (Armenian cuisine, weekly lunch buffets) $
48 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre
626-355-5993
Eden Garden Bar and Grill (Armenain cuisine. Banquet facility ) $$
175 E. Holly Street, Pasadena,
626-440-1421.
The Garden Grill (Armenain cuisine, Daily specials) $
2309 Foothill Blvd., La Canada
818- 542-4100
Olive Branch Restaurant ( Classic Armenian cuisine ) $
3658 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta,
818-248-9876
Phoenicia Restaurant (Excellent Lebanese Cuisine ,Full Bar) $$
343 N. Central Ave. (corner of Lexington)
Glendale, CA
818- 956-7800.
Raffi’s Place (Classic Armenian Cuisine) $$
211 E. Broadway, Glendale
818-240-7411.
Café Santorini (Mediterranean influenced menu) $$
64-70 West Union St. Pasadena
626-564-4200
ASIAN STYLE CUISINE
A Taste of Bangkok (Thai Cuisine) $
924 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-449-6409
Chandra Thai Restaurant (Thai Cuisine..nice variety of dishes) $$
400 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
626-577-6599
Daisy Mint (Thai Fusion) $
1218 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-792-2999
Din Tai Fung Dumpling House (classic Chinese dumplings) $
1106 South Baldwin Ave.,Arcadia, CA
626-574-7068
Fu-Shing Chinese Restaurant. (Traditional Chinese Cuisine, Lobster specials) $
2960 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
626-792-8898
Hop Li Seafood Restaurant (Dim Sum daily- 9:00 to 3:00 pm plus lunch and dinner)$
855 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia
(626) 445-3188
1064 E. Green Street, Pasadena
626-844-2900.
Min’s Kitchen (Good Thai Cuisine) $$
1040 Foothill Blvd. La Canada
818-790-6074.
New Moon Chinese Restaurant (Chinese Cuisine with some original dishes) $$
2138 Verdugo Blvd, Montrose
818-249-4868.
Oba Sushi Izakaya (Japanese cuisine with excellent sushi) $$
181 East Glenarm Street #11, Pasadena 626-799-8543
The Panda Inn (Chinese, Not associated with Panda Express, Sunday Brunch) $$
3488 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena
626-793-7300
Sachi Restaurant, (Authentic Japanese cuisine) $$
694 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-578-1877.
Saladang (Classic Thai Cuisine) $$
363 South Fair Oaks Ave.,Pasadena
626-793-8123
Sesame Grill ( Good Pacific Rim Cuisine) $$
308 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia
626-821-0880
SHaaB (Authentic Japanese, Shabu Shabu bar) $$
77 N. Raymond Street, Pasadena
626-683-1150
Sushi Bar Yoshida (Sushi Specialties) $$
2026 Huntington Dr. San Marino
626-281-9292.
Yang Chow Chinese Restaurant (Traditional Chinese cuisine) $$
819 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0811
Or
Yang Chow Chinese Restaurant $$
3777 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
626-432-6868 -
Yujean Kang’s Chinese Restaurant (Gourmet Chinese Cuisine) $$$
67 North Raymond Ave., Pasadena
626-585-0855.
MEXICAN AND SPANISH STYLE CUISINE
Bar Celona (Modern Spanish and Tapas Bar) $$
46 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
626-405-1000
El Compadre (Traditional Mexican Cuisine, good albondigas soup) $$
7408 w. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles
323-874-7924.
El Caserio (Central American Cuisine) $$
401 Silver Lake Blvd. Los Angeles
213-273-8945
El Portal Restaurant (Yucatan and Mexican Cuisine) $$
695 E. Green Street, Pasadena
626-795-8553
El Cholo at the Paseo (Classic Mexican Cuisine in lovely décor) $$
260 E. Colorado Blvd. #203,Pasadena, CA
626-795-5800 -
La Cabanita (Very traditional Mexican Restaurant) $$
3445 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA
818-309-3023
Mijares Mexican Restaurant (Family owned, Traditional Mexican..good Margaritas)$$
145 Palmetto Drive, Pasadena
626-792-2763
La Nueva Posada (Classic Mexican Cuisine, family owned and operated) $$
2835 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA
626-793-7191
Pepe’s (Family owned, Traditional Mexican cuisine) $$
2272 Honolulu Ave. Montrose
818-248-6622
Three Drunken Goats (Spanish Tapas) $$
2256 Honolulu Ave., Montrose
818-249-9950
FRENCH STYLE CUISINE
Bistro Provence (French Provencal cuisine) $$
345 N. Pass Ave, Burbank CA
818-840-9050
Bistro 45 (French influenced Cuisine) $$$
45 South Mentor Ave., Pasadena
626-795-2478
Bistro de La Gare (French Bistro Style cuisine) $$
921 Meridian Ave., South Pasadena
626-799-8828
*Cafe Bizou. (French inspired cuisine, Full Bar, $2 corkage for wine) $$
91 N. Raymond Ave. Pasadena
626-792-9923
Café Massilia (French bistro ) $$
110 East Lemon Ave., Monrovia,
626-471-3588
Cheval Blanc Bistro (French bistro dining, Full Bar) $$$
41 De Lacey Street, Pasadena,
626-577-4141
Le Chene French Restaurant (Country French cuisine. Sunday Brunch) $$$
12625 Sierra Highway, Sangus
661-251-4315
Maison Akira (Excellent Japanese/ French fusion gourmet cuisine) $$$
713 East Green Street, Pasadena
626-796-9501
Taix French Restaurant (Classic French cuisine) $$
1911 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles,
213-484-1265
ETHNIC INSPIRED CUISINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
*Little Britain (Traditional British Cuisine with Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Pasties) $$
488 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena
626-585-8300
Maximilian's Austro-Hungarian Restaurant $$$
11330 Weddington St, North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-760-1300
Red Lion Tavern (German Cuisine) $$
2366 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
323-662-5337
Roy’s Pasadena (Hawaiian Fusion) $$$
641 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
626-356-4066
Timmy Nolan’s Tavern and Grill ( Irish Pub, Great for fun and fellowship) $
10111 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, CA
(818) 985-3359
