Pasadena near Convention center if possible

[keena]

Going to be at a conference in Pasadena soon and will be staying near the Convention center so it would be nice to find something walkable, but we will have a car. Preferably would like something not too far from there.
We're from SD so are used to hearing that the local food sucks but we also know there are always local gems.
Love all kinds of food and could go any price range for dinner.

[keena]

Sushi Roku?
Cafe Bizou?

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Cafe Bizou
91 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103

Sushi Roku
33 Miller Alley at One Colorado, Pasadena, CA 91103

[Jack Flash]

One of my local favorites is Cafe Verde on Green St. Just a few doors east of there is Malbec. Both are walkable from the convention center area. Probably about a 10-minute walk.

http://www.malbeccuisine.com/

http://www.cafeverdepasadena.com/

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Cafe Verde
961 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91106

[crystaw]

Woo-mentioning these places made me think of Europane which is close by. Their sandwiches (most notably the egg salad!) and pastries are excellent!

[dlew308]

The new europane across from the Paseo opens Apr 20th.

[ilikefood]

and they're already sold out of croissants.

[mc michael]

LOL.

[dlew308]

elements kitchen recently opened, off el molino between green st & colorado

[ipsedixit]

Well, there's Houston's and Ruth's Chris if you want to do a chain.

There's also Azeen's for Afghani cuisine. www.azeensafghanirestaurant.com

Le Grande Orange is also within walking distance. www.lgostationcafe.com

If you want a hole-in-a-wall Mexican, there's El Toreo Cafe. on the corner of Fair Oaks and Colorado.

Other places to consider include Dish www.dishbistroandbar.com Vertical Wine Bistro www.verticalwinebistro.com

Enjoy your stay.

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Vertical Wine Bistro
70 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103

El Toreo
21 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

[keena]

The Afghani restaurant sounds great and I think that's what we'll try! Thanks for the tip. No chains for us as SD is always dissed by CHers as being the place where Cheesecake Factory reigns supreme!

[Will Owen]

A block closer the La Grande Orange, and to my taste better (if not as interesting architecturally) is Central Park, on Fair Oaks between Green Street and Del Mar. Sand dabs, flatiron steak and a damn good burger. Avoid the gluey mashed potatoes - they have a sumptuous potato gratin you can sub in, or their fries are quite good if you prefer those. Some friends of ours are gaga for the dinner salads; I'll take their word for it...

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Central Park Cafe
219 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

La Grande Orange Cafe
260 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

[Fru]

Hi ipsedixit, I have seen you mention Dish in another thread and was wondering what was up as I thought you were referring to the place in La Canada which I don't think is Chowworthy. I'm glad you put the link because I wasn't even aware of Dish in Pasadena -no relation to the spot in La Canada. I look forward to trying it!

[ipsedixit]

Ah, glad that was cleared up!