Pasadena's Best

10/01/2020

What better wat to "Beat the Heat" than by enjoying some delicious ice cream!

There are so many options to choose from all around Pasadena such as Pasadena's Best favorites , Paradis Ice Cream, and Matcha Kone!

09/22/2020

Wanna get into the fall spirit without letting go of summer?

Old Town Pasadena favorite Fleming's Steakhouse just launched their new "Filets of Fall Menu"

Enjoy a delicious date-night dinner with your favorite wine and your favorite person under the lights of Old Town Pasadena!

Go over the top for the first day of fall tomorrow with 3 seasonal courses. Enjoy our Filets of Fall Menu in restaurant or at home with curbside pickup or delivery.
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09/10/2020

Dine LA is happening RIGHT NOW! Until September 18th you can enjoy the best of what Pasadena dining has to offer with specially curated Dine LA menus.

Don't know where to start? Check out Pasadena's Best favorites Alexander's Steakhouse and Mercado!

Whichever of the 16 different restaurants you choose, it's sure to be delicious!

Eat, Drink, and Be Socially Distanced: It's DINE LA Week

https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/eat-drink-and-be-socially-distanced-its-dine-la-restaurant-week/

09/02/2020

08/28/2020

Get ready for some sweet news!

🍩 Randy's Donuts is opening a new location here in Pasadena!

The California Icon will open their doors on September 2nd and they're offering FREE donuts throughout the grand opening!

Randy’s Donuts will offer customers free donuts when it officially opens in Pasadena next week, Wednesday, September 2. From…

08/26/2020

🐶 Today is National Dog Day!! What better way to celebrate than with a special treat from The Dog Bakery!

Get your furry best friend a special treat, custom cake, or doggy ice cream to let them know, "I woof you too!"

Join The Dog Bakery's birthday club and get discounts on cakes, gourmet treats & party supplies. It's free to join. bit.ly/TDB-Birthday-Club

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08/19/2020

The famous Rose Bowl Flea Market has found a new location... Online!!

If you've never had the chance to visit this famous LA flea market, now's your chance!

Support local vendors from the safety and convenience of home!

For the first time in its history, the market was forced to shut down back in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been unable to reopen in person since.

08/12/2020

Pasadena excellence on the national scale!

USA Today has ranked Pasadena's gorgeous Langham Hotel in it's list of the Top 10 Historic Hotels in the USA!

What's the best hotel you've ever been to? Tell us in the comments!

This gorgeous garden is part of Pasadena's very own, , which just so happens to be one the Top 10 Historic Hotels in the USA. See the ranking here. https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-historic-hotel/ Head over to their profile and leave a congrats!

08/07/2020

Even more to love about Old Pas!

Old Pasadena Management District are announcing the commUNITY campaign! ☀️

Learn more about how you can support some of the 300+ businesses that call Old Pas home!

Old Pasadena Launches Its commUNITY Campaign to Highlight Business Resilience and Encourage Visitor Safety
---> https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/old-pasadena-launches-its-community-campaign-to-highlight-business-resilience-and-encourage-visitor-safety/

08/01/2020

DayOne is organizing a Bike Match Program here in Pasadena!

This program hopes to share the joy of riding a bike with lower income residents.

Find out how you can get involved below!

Bike Match for Pasadena Residents

07/30/2020

What’s the #1 can’t-miss event happening in Pasadena this August?...

🎉 A weeklong VIRTUAL celebration of the iconic Colorado Street Bridge!

This celebration will include events for: Car lovers, History buffs, Art enthusiasts, Even children!

✅ Classic Car Cruise
- Sunday, August 9th
🚗 Park along planned route to see the custom cars drive by!

✅ Drum Circle and Story Time for Kids
- Wednesday, August 12th
🥁 Includes hands-on Bridge building activity that kids will love!

✅ Beer Tasting and Trivia Night
- Friday, August 14th
🍺 Craft beer from Eagle Rock Brewery

And MORE!

Visit PasadenaHeritage.org for tickets

Eva Lin | Broker | Lin Realty Group | 626-807-6581
DRE01817694 | DRE02097017

07/30/2020

Today is National Cheesecake Day!

Treat yourself with this delicious New York style cheesecake from Urth Caffé!

Or head to South Pasadena to pick up a freshly made, decadent cheesecake from Frances Patisserie for your whole family!

07/27/2020

Pasadena Playhouse is launching their own streaming platform!

This first-of-its-kind nonprofit platform will showcase theatrical productions from multiple theaters around the country will come out this fall.

https://pasadenamag.com/artsandculture/pasadena-playhouse-launches-playhouselive-this-fall/?fbclid=IwAR3HY4BJaL0pGqBaJAgRHNSCrL537Dgs5o7EbKnhWFMxqAu9npdwWu3S6C0

Pasadena Playhouse launches PlayhouseLive, a first-of-its-kind nonprofit streaming platform in response to COVID-19 closure.

07/24/2020

Did you know Pasadena was a "Dry" community long before Prohibition?

Learn all about that and much more during Pasadena Walking Tours' Saloons and Speakeasies virtual tour this Saturday.

https://www.pasadenawalkingtours.com/saloons-speakeasies

07/24/2020

Union Restaurant Pasadena is still serving up amazing Italian food right here in Pasadena! Such a treat being able to enjoy their incredible dishes outdoors!

What's your favorite Pasadena restaurant for outdoor dining right now???

07/21/2020

Pasadena movie lovers, this weekend is your last chance to catch a movie at Pasadena's Historic Rose Bowl!

Don't miss out on this unique experience!

Hey LA! The Tribeca Drive-In is bringing the big screen to your backyard this summer to help get communities back together safely through a shared cinematic experience.

30+ iconic summer blockbusters, every weekend in July, outside the Rose Bowl. With special screenings for healthcare and frontline workers and concessions from local businesses. Plus LIVE stand-up comedy from Comedy Dynamics.

Tickets are limited - get yours at www.tribecafilm.com/drive-in/RoseBowl

07/17/2020

Free outdoor Yoga in Pasadena!

Get in touch with nature and clear your mind at Three World Healing Monastery's Outdoor Savasana Into the Sunset!

Enjoy some soothing tunes on live guitar and take in the beauty of the sunset as you meditate those quarantine blues away!

Outdoor Yoga & Meditation on Clean +10,000 sq. ft. for socially distanced savasana into sunset with soothing tunes on live guitar!

07/17/2020

A $450,000 book for sale in Pasadena?!

😲 We were blown away when we visited Whitmore Rare Books in Old Town Pasadena last March (pre-COVID).

Their collection of rare first editions is jaw-dropping...

💰...and some of the price tags are too!

It was awesome to learn about:

✅ Why these books can sell for tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars

✅ The owners' MOST prized offerings

✅ How a rare book can make an unforgettable gift to a loved one

These are very tough times for our local small businesses.

Help spread the word about Whitmore's amazing collection or consider treating yourself (or a loved one) to a very special book!

https://www.whitmorerarebooks.com/

07/06/2020

This Pasadena theater company is continuing to do shows online, in a "radio play" style!

Step into the past, with a very modern twist, with their shows.

https://www.parsonsnose.org/

Founded by Lance Davis and Mary Chalon, Parson’s Nose Theater has carved out a unique space in the Pasadena theater scene.

07/03/2020

No parking enforcement in Alhambra this weekend!

Happy 4th of July!

07/01/2020

A new preservation ordinance is in the works! This will dictate how neighborhoods can and can't preserve or update our historical buildings.

What's your favorite historical site to visit in Pasadena?

06/29/2020

👏🥰 Who's your COVID-19 hero?

Many brave members of our Pasadena community have stepped up to spread positivity and light during these difficult times.

The Rose Bowl wants to hear about your personal hero. You might even appear in their virtual 4th of July celebration!

This 4th of July we want YOU to be a part of our virtual 94th AmericaFest! The world has been hit hard during COVID-19 but there are many heroes who have stepped up during this time to spread light, love and positivity during the pandemic. From first responders, frontline and essential workers and those who simply found a way to provide for their families, educate the youth and graduate from school. WE WANT TO HEAR WHO YOUR PERSONAL HERO IS! Tell us in 15 seconds who your hero is and why for a chance to appear during our AmericaFest celebration. Submit your video here: https://bit.ly/319PZHI

06/26/2020

😬 Feeling antsy?

Got the quarantine blues?

Try the WALK LOCAL, BIKE SOLO challenge hosted by the Pasadena Department of Transportation!

https://www.walklocalbikesolo.com/

The activity we're most excited for is the walking tour of Pasadena's Little Libraries. If you're a fellow bibliophile, or just need an excuse for a beautiful walk through Pasadena, this is your kind of tour!

06/22/2020

We are LOVING the jacaranda trees this year. What a beautiful gift to be able to see them on our daily walk.

Where's your favorite spot to enjoy the trees?

Pasadena Purple Snow (Jacaranda) Is on Display

06/19/2020

The city of Pasadena will be running day camps this summer!

This is great news. I thought they might have to cancel things like this for this year, but so glad to hear kids can learn, play, and make new friends, and do it safely.

How are you keeping your kids busy this summer?

This year's summer day camp registration is being done through a lottery system, and scholarships are available.

Register for the lottery at https://bit.ly/30Ys91w or by calling (626) 744-6500 Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. health protocols will be in place to protect participants and staff.

—with Pasadena Parks and Rec, Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena Public Health Department, and Pasadena Public Library

06/18/2020

Three reopenings in Pasadena you won't want to miss!!

👏 Mouthwatering steak...
..beautiful nature...
..and fresh produce.

Just a few of the reasons I love Pasadena 🥰

06/12/2020

🎉The Huntington is reopening!

You have to reserve tickets online in advance, but starting July 1st (June 16th for members) we'll be able to stroll through the gardens again. 🥳

😍 If you've taken any gorgeous pictures at the Huntington, please share them.

Photo credit: Huntington's website.

06/10/2020

Mouthwatering, delicious to-go Mexican food... and incredible cocktails?

Find it all at Mercado, in Pasadena!

05/15/2020

The Pasadena’s Best series focuses on the best restaurants, local businesses, experiences, and events in beautiful Pasadena, California.

This is such a dynamic city full of wonder, beauty, great culture, and surprises! Let’s celebrate Pasadena’s Best together!

05/09/2020

🎉Congratulations to Timothy Liu! You are the winner of the $75 Gift Card to Union Restaurant!

Timothy, please send us a private message to redeem your gift card!

05/02/2020

👍 Union Restaurant Pasadena gets our vote for Pasadena’s BEST Italian Restaurant…
…and they’re doing take out + delivery!

👀 Watch until the end to learn how to win a $75 gift card to Union!

Only 11 Pasadena restaurants were recognized by the Michelin Guide last year...

…and Union Restaurant Pasadena was one of them!

🤤 Open daily, they’re working hard to keep jobs available for their amazing staff!

Check out their DELICIOUS menu here: https://www.toasttab.com/union-pasadena/v3

❤️ We know these are difficult times for everyone. We’re committed to serving our community and helping everyone get through this as safely as possible.

📣 Please SHARE this post so even more people will support Union!

To be eligible to win the $75 gift card:
✅ Like this post
✅ Write a comment saying what you'll order from Union if you win
✅ Take both of these actions by 6pm PST on 5/8/20

Other terms and conditions:
-Must be 18 or older to win
-Winner will be randomly selected and announced via a post on this Pasadena's Best FB page by 6pm PST on 5/9/20
-Winner will have 72 hours to claim their gift card

Eva Lin - Broker | Owner DRE01817694
Lin Realty Group | DRE02097017

05/01/2020

🎉Congratulations to Alejandra de Lira! You are the winner of the $75 Gift Card to Maestro Restaurant!...
..and just in time for Cinco de Mayo!

😋 (BTW...Maestro is doing awesome family platter take out specials for Cinco de Mayo!!)

Alejandra, please send us a private message to redeem your gift card!

04/25/2020

Where in Pasadena do the celebrities go when they need to find a one-of-a-kind gift?

Gold Bug in Pasadena is full of rare treasures you won't find anywhere else!

✅ Ancient fossils
✅ Museum quality art pieces
✅ Taxidermy...and so much more!

They've reopened their brick and mortar store, but you can also browse their online shop: https://www.goldbugpasadena.com/collections/shop

👍 Without a doubt, Gold Bug is Pasadena's BEST gift shop and cabinet of curiousities!

04/22/2020

🥇 Award winning Mexican food to go in Pasadena!

Today we're at Maestro Restaurant in Old Town Pasadena.

💳 Watch until the end to learn how to win a $75 gift card!

Maestro is 1 of only 11 restaurants in all of Pasadena to be recognized by the Michelin Guide...
..AND they're offering safe take out and delivery options for us right now!

🤤 Open from 4pm - 8pm everyday except Monday, this Pasadena treasure is ready to satisfy your craving for great Mexican food!

Check out their menu here: https://www.maestropasadena.com/

🍸 They're even offering craft cocktails to go!

Order by calling (626) 787-1512 or use DoorDash.

❤️ We know these are difficult times for everyone. We’re committed to serving our community, and helping everyone get through this as safely as possible.

To be eligible to win the $75 gift card:
✅ Like this post
✅ Write a comment saying what you'll order from Maestro if you win
✅ Take both of these actions by 6pm PST on 4/30/20

Other terms and conditions:
-Must be 18 or older to win
-Winner will be randomly selected and announced via a post on this Pasadena's Best FB page by 6pm PST on 5/1/20
-Winner will have 72 hours to claim their gift card

Eva Lin - Broker | Owner DRE01817694
Lin Realty Group | DRE02097017