$$-$$$$, French, Pasadena
Fodor's Review:
As stylish and sophisticated as anything on the Westside, Bistro 45 blends rustic French cooking -- cassoulet, bouillabaisse, tarte tatin -- with more modern and fanciful California hybrids, such as seared ahi tuna with a black-and-white-sesame crust. The art deco bungalow has been tailored into a sleek environment. The wine list is among the best in town, and owner Robert Simon regularly hosts lavish winemaker dinners.
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