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Pasadena & Environs

A dimly lit wood paneled Chinese restaurant interior for Panda Inn in Pasadena with a classic engraving on the wall.

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LA Restaurant Openings

Inside the Stunning Revamp of the 51-Year-Old Pasadena Restaurant That Inspired Panda Express

Panda Inn reopens November 15 with a full sushi bar, Chinese American classics, and an updated interior

By Rebecca Roland November 14

A selection of Sichuan hits at Sichuan Street Food on Green Street.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in LA
Map

The 18 Best Restaurants in Pasadena

Legendary breakfast burritos, tongue-numbing Sichuan street food, and incredible Armenian flatbreads

By Cathy Chaplin and Mona Holmes November 4

A grazing board full of meats, cheese, and fruit at Neighbors & Friends in Pasadena.

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AM Intel

Build Your Own Fancy Charcuterie Board at This Adorable New Pasadena Shop

By Cathy Chaplin October 30

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Dining on a Dime

A New Pasadena Sichuan Restaurant Draws Big Lines for Chile-Laced Bullfrog and Pork Kidneys

A veteran chef from Chengdu cooks regional deep cuts inside an Old Pasadena storefront

By Lynn Q. Yu October 22

A selection of vegan pastries from French pastry chef Romuald Guiot.

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AM Intel

A Food Network Star Is Building a French Bakery and Wine Bar in Pasadena

By Cathy Chaplin September 18

Tthe bar area at Bar Chelou in Pasadena.

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Staycation Guides

How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in Pasadena

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between — make every meal count in LA’s suburban paradise

By Cathy Chaplin July 2

Red velvet cupcakes at Sweet Red Peach bakery in Inglewood, California.

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AM Intel

LA’s Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Are Coming to Pasadena This Summer

By Mona Holmes June 5

Various Asian dishes from Starleaf, including fried egg rolls, curry, and roe-topped fried rice.

Pasadena’s Biggest New Opening Boasts Sultry Southeast Asian Fare

By Kristie Hang May 9

Four white takeout containers grouped together: one with crispy, golden fried chicken, one with oseng-oseng, one with egg stir-fry; and one with marinated beef short-rib.

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Local Legends

In a Pasadena Strip Mall, Crispy, Honeyed Fried Chicken With Indonesian Roots and Hawaiian Flavor

At Pasadena’s 35-year-old Top Restaurant, magic happens when chef Riko Yuriko drops battered chicken into the fryer

By Lisa Kwon February 23

The interior of Pez Coastal Kitchen restaurant in Pasadena, California.

A Stunning Seafood Haven Just Opened in Pasadena From the Pez Cantina Family

By Mona Holmes February 20

Kinrose Creamery was initially born during the pandemic.

Scoop Up Baklava and Sour Cherry Ice Cream at Pasadena’s Persian Egyptian Creamery

By Rebecca Roland January 16

A plate of barbecue, including brisket, smoked chicken, ribs, and sauce.

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AM Intel

One of LA’s Most Popular Barbecue Spots Is Smoking Up a Storm in Pasadena

By Cathy Chaplin November 1, 2023

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AM Intel

Postmates Delivers Offset’s Favorite Chicken Nuggets From Howlin’ Ray’s to Your Door

By Mona Holmes October 26, 2023

An assortment of dishes at Saucy Chick Goat Mafia restaurant in Pasadena, California.

Smorgasburg Sensations Saucy Chick and Goat Mafia Join Forces at New Pasadena Restaurant

By Mona Holmes October 18, 2023

Old Sasoon Bakery’s new 32-seat dining area.

Pasadena’s Legendary Old Sasoon Bakery Debuts All-New Dining Room This Fall

By Alice Wynne October 12, 2023

A selection of dim sum from Panda Express.

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AM Intel

This Pasadena Panda Express Is the Only One Serving a Dim Sum Menu

By Cathy Chaplin October 11, 2023

A selection of doughnuts from Hello, You’re Welcome in Pasadena.

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AM Intel

Pasadena Scores a New Doughnut Shop for the Keto-Paleo-Vegan-Gluten-Free Crowd

By Cathy Chaplin September 20, 2023

Bowl of tortellini in a white cream sauce on a wooden table.

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AM Intel

Pasadena’s Newest Pasta Star Overnights Fresh Noodles Straight From Italy

By Cathy Chaplin August 10, 2023

Three spiral croissants in a tray at Delight Pastry in Pasadena.

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Now Trending

These Flaky Spiral Croissants Come From a Trailblazing Persian Baker in Pasadena

Delight Pastry’s Lily Azar took on the spiral croissant trend, but there’s more to know about this influential baker and her past in Iran

By Mona Holmes July 19, 2023

Croissants cooling on a rack at Boulangerie Veziano in Antibes, France.

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AM Intel

A Third-Generation French Baker Opens LA’s Newest Croissant Contender in Pasadena

By Cathy Chaplin June 22, 2023

Spicy wagyu beef dumplings at Panda Express.

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AM Intel

This Pasadena Panda Express Is the Only U.S. Location for Spicy Wagyu Beef Dumplings

By Cathy Chaplin April 26, 2023

A graphic featuring lobster, money, Chinese food boxes, and more.

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Features

LA’s Hottest New Chinese Restaurants Are Subverting the Status Quo

A number of upscale restaurant openings are pushing the city’s Chinese food scene in exciting new directions

By Emily J. Wilson April 18, 2023

Pez Cantina, Brett Thompson’s Mexican Seafood Emporium in Downtown

Downtown LA’s Pez Cantina Swims Into Pasadena With Dry-Aged Fish and More

By Farley Elliott April 6, 2023

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AM Intel

The 50-Year-Old Pasadena Restaurant That Inspired Panda Express Gets a Sleek New Design Refresh

By Cathy Chaplin February 9, 2023

A Hip New Natural Wine and Noodle Hangout Hits Pasadena Very Soon

By Farley Elliott February 1, 2023

Chocolate croissant at Car Artisan Chocolate Manufactory & Cafe in Pasadena.

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The Hot Dish

This Is LA’s Ultimate Chocolate Croissant

From flour to butter, and, of course, chocolate, Haris Car considered, meticulously tested, and continuously refined every component to create his pain au chocolat

By Cathy Chaplin February 1, 2023

An assortment of plates from Bar Chelou in Pasadena, California.

Trois Mec Veteran Doug Rankin Opens Bistro in Pasadena

By Mona Holmes January 24, 2023

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Switcheroos

This Former Pasadena Brunch Spot Is at the Bleeding Edge of Cantonese Cooking in LA

Former Embassy Kitchen chef Peter Lai is preparing some of the most innovative and intricate Cantonese-influenced cooking in Los Angeles

By Kristie Hang January 24, 2023

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AM Intel

Labor Department Fines Millie’s Cafe for Denying Overtime Pay

By Mona Holmes December 19, 2022

An illustration of two chefs and two dishes that look the same.

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The Hot Dish

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Pasadena & Environs

Inside the Stunning Revamp of the 51-Year-Old Pasadena Restaurant That Inspired Panda Express

The 18 Best Restaurants in Pasadena

Build Your Own Fancy Charcuterie Board at This Adorable New Pasadena Shop

A New Pasadena Sichuan Restaurant Draws Big Lines for Chile-Laced Bullfrog and Pork Kidneys

A Food Network Star Is Building a French Bakery and Wine Bar in Pasadena

How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in Pasadena

LA’s Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Are Coming to Pasadena This Summer

Pasadena’s Biggest New Opening Boasts Sultry Southeast Asian Fare

In a Pasadena Strip Mall, Crispy, Honeyed Fried Chicken With Indonesian Roots and Hawaiian Flavor

A Stunning Seafood Haven Just Opened in Pasadena From the Pez Cantina Family

Scoop Up Baklava and Sour Cherry Ice Cream at Pasadena’s Persian Egyptian Creamery

One of LA’s Most Popular Barbecue Spots Is Smoking Up a Storm in Pasadena

Postmates Delivers Offset’s Favorite Chicken Nuggets From Howlin’ Ray’s to Your Door

Smorgasburg Sensations Saucy Chick and Goat Mafia Join Forces at New Pasadena Restaurant

Pasadena’s Legendary Old Sasoon Bakery Debuts All-New Dining Room This Fall

This Pasadena Panda Express Is the Only One Serving a Dim Sum Menu

Pasadena Scores a New Doughnut Shop for the Keto-Paleo-Vegan-Gluten-Free Crowd

Pasadena’s Newest Pasta Star Overnights Fresh Noodles Straight From Italy

These Flaky Spiral Croissants Come From a Trailblazing Persian Baker in Pasadena

A Third-Generation French Baker Opens LA’s Newest Croissant Contender in Pasadena

This Pasadena Panda Express Is the Only U.S. Location for Spicy Wagyu Beef Dumplings

LA’s Hottest New Chinese Restaurants Are Subverting the Status Quo

Downtown LA’s Pez Cantina Swims Into Pasadena With Dry-Aged Fish and More

The 50-Year-Old Pasadena Restaurant That Inspired Panda Express Gets a Sleek New Design Refresh

A Hip New Natural Wine and Noodle Hangout Hits Pasadena Very Soon

This Is LA’s Ultimate Chocolate Croissant

Trois Mec Veteran Doug Rankin Opens Bistro in Pasadena

This Former Pasadena Brunch Spot Is at the Bleeding Edge of Cantonese Cooking in LA

Labor Department Fines Millie’s Cafe for Denying Overtime Pay

How Two Different Loaded Baked Potato Pastas Popped Up on Menus Across LA

Howlin’ Ray’s Pasadena Is Already the Most Scorching-Hot Opening of the Year

A Claremont Pie Icon Has Big Plans for SoCal Expansion, Starting With Pasadena