Formal Dining in Glendale

[hheins]

We need a place to go in glendale after the Annie Awards on sunday. we'll be dressed black tie. is there anywhere near or around there you can recommend for 4 people around 8pm.

[eatmuch]

The closest I can think of is Gennaro's in Glendale -- I never knew about until someone took me there for a celebration lunch. It's a semi-formal Italian place.

[luswei]

Taylor's in La Canada..
you could dress up for Bistro Verdu in Glendale!

[robertpasadena]

If you know anyone on the inside in Glendale you cen get the number and address for The Grand. If not, try JJ steakhouse in Pasadena

[hheins]

i agree with all above. there is nothing in glendale. i live just up the street from cafe beaujolais, so yeah, too "neighborhoodie" and close to home for me. i think the ritz is the best bet. thanks for the input!

[chefthisguy]

glendale....kebabs only....I don't know if the food at the HIlton is any good; you could try there. Pasadena is your best close bet

[mrpullings]

IMHO, unless you go to black tie events a lot, I'd go w/ a more upscale rest. to make the night more special - I've eaten at all restaurants mentioned in above post - I live in the neighborhood and while I like the food at all of them, none of them say special night to me- just local nabe joints w/ good food. If that's ok, any one of them would be fine.

[Chowpatty]

Well, if it doesn't have to be super-formal, I think you would do just fine at Far Niente or Fresco (frescoristorante.com)
or a bit further, Cafe Beaujolais in Eagle Rock or Blair's in Silver Lake.
I don't think any of them would mind if you classed up the place a little in your black tie.

[mrpullings]

Ditto - nothing fancy in Glendale. I've heard from several people that the food at the Ritz Pasadena is good. Beautiful/formal setting.

[Grog]

Glendale is nil for formal dinning. I suggest you take a short drive to the Ritz Carlton in Pasadena. You won't be sorry.