Where to eat in Pasadena?
May 10th, 2010, 03:12 PM
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I drove by Madeleines yesterday and there was a "For Lease" sign up, so I called their number, which is now out of service. I never did get to try it outl
We had a nice meal at Cheval Blanc a few weeks back. Click on my website below and it will take you to that page.
http://web.me.com/tomfielding1/Tom_%...ena%2C_CA.html
We had a nice meal at Cheval Blanc a few weeks back. Click on my website below and it will take you to that page.
http://web.me.com/tomfielding1/Tom_%...ena%2C_CA.html
May 11th, 2010, 09:08 AM
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Oh, that's too bad. I loved Madelein's - it was in an old house with a lovely small courtyard - it had the ambience of "Old Money Pasadena" - with really terrific service and food. Thanks for telling me. I live about 45 min. from Pasadena and get over there about once a month because I love the place and have friends in the area.
May 11th, 2010, 09:50 AM
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"Oh, that's too bad. I loved Madelein's.."
Wish we would have tried it out. It was not in a very good location for "spur of the moment dining," unfortunately. In Pasadena, we also like the above-mentioned Cheval Blanc, Azeens Afghani restaurant (terrific kabobs and inexpensive appetizers), Cafe Bijou, Cafe Santorini, Celestino, Daisy Mint, Malbec, Cafe Verde, Ugo's (Monrovia), Briganti (spotty service, good food in South Pasadena), and in Larchmont, we love Girasole. Just had a terrific lunch at Lazy Ox Canteen in downtown L.A. and are looking forward to visiting Church and State in L.A. in near future (gets rave reviews from friends). Scarlett Tea Room was fine, but overpriced, in my estimation. By the way, Twin Palms is also out of business.
Wish we would have tried it out. It was not in a very good location for "spur of the moment dining," unfortunately. In Pasadena, we also like the above-mentioned Cheval Blanc, Azeens Afghani restaurant (terrific kabobs and inexpensive appetizers), Cafe Bijou, Cafe Santorini, Celestino, Daisy Mint, Malbec, Cafe Verde, Ugo's (Monrovia), Briganti (spotty service, good food in South Pasadena), and in Larchmont, we love Girasole. Just had a terrific lunch at Lazy Ox Canteen in downtown L.A. and are looking forward to visiting Church and State in L.A. in near future (gets rave reviews from friends). Scarlett Tea Room was fine, but overpriced, in my estimation. By the way, Twin Palms is also out of business.
May 11th, 2010, 06:46 PM
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Oh no, I used to love Twin Palms. For years I enjoyed the gospel brunch and just sitting outdoors in all kinds of weather. The food had its ups and downs but the atmosphere was so nice. Is there anything in their place now?
Maitai, you are going to laugh or sigh but I just had the best fried chicken dinner at Conrads on Lake. A friend just loves their fried chicken and he is right, it was tasty. Real 70's dining.
Maitai, you are going to laugh or sigh but I just had the best fried chicken dinner at Conrads on Lake. A friend just loves their fried chicken and he is right, it was tasty. Real 70's dining.
May 11th, 2010, 07:01 PM
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wasn't Twin Palms originally opened by kevin costner's ex-wife (Cindy?) after their divorce? It was quite the happening spot when it opened.
I ate at the bar at cheval blanc tonight. I found the soups very heavily salted.... maybe it was just tonight. I also tried the crepes forestiere which was decent (gruyere cheese and mushrooms.
I am really looking forward to trying the 4 course tasting menu at The Dining Room at the Langham with the celebrated Top Chef winner. I couldn't even get in last saturday. I think I'll wait till after June 4th when I weigh in on a diet bet with a girlfriend (we have to lose 5 lbs by then or the loser pays for a day at a spa).
I ate at the bar at cheval blanc tonight. I found the soups very heavily salted.... maybe it was just tonight. I also tried the crepes forestiere which was decent (gruyere cheese and mushrooms.
I am really looking forward to trying the 4 course tasting menu at The Dining Room at the Langham with the celebrated Top Chef winner. I couldn't even get in last saturday. I think I'll wait till after June 4th when I weigh in on a diet bet with a girlfriend (we have to lose 5 lbs by then or the loser pays for a day at a spa).
May 11th, 2010, 09:25 PM
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I like Red White and Bluez Grill on Raymond, just south of Colorado for dinner. They have a good wine selection and live jazz every night.
Marston's is also a good place for breakfast. There is usually a wait, but it is worth it.
Marston's is also a good place for breakfast. There is usually a wait, but it is worth it.
May 12th, 2010, 06:53 AM
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"wasn't Twin Palms originally opened by kevin costner's ex-wife (Cindy?) after their divorce? It was quite the happening spot when it opened."
Pretty sure that is correct. The quality of the restaurant really deteriorated through the years.
Pretty sure that is correct. The quality of the restaurant really deteriorated through the years.
