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		<description><![CDATA[Diners from throughout the region descended on Pasadena for Pasadena Restaurant Week in April. Restaurant Week may be over, but you can get all the restaurant, menu, pricing and cuisine information on your iPhone or Android smart phone. Download the[.....]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diners from throughout the region descended on Pasadena for <strong>Pasadena Restaurant Week</strong> in April.</p>
<p>Restaurant Week may be over, but you can get all the restaurant, menu, pricing and cuisine information on your iPhone or Android smart phone. Download the Pasadena Restaurant Week mobile application at the App Store or Google Play. You can find them here, as well:<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: black;"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pasadena-restaurant-week/id633662632?mt=8">https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pasadena-restaurant-week/id633662632?mt=8</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pasadenarestaurantweek.PRW">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pasadenarestaurantweek.PRW. </a></span></p>

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<p>Here is what <strong>Los Angeles Magazine</strong> had to say in their April issue: <em>The third Pasadena Restaurant Week celebrates the city’s cuisine—which has been getting better and better lately—with discounted lunch and dinner options at participating restaurants. Sample an over-the-top burger at Slater’s 50/50, a Neapolitan pizza at Trattoria Neapolis, a market-fresh lunch at the Market on Holly, and of course, a slice of something sweet at Pie ’N Burger.</em></p>
<p>And this from <strong>NBC-4 in LA</strong>: <em>How do you know when you&#8217;re a true-blue dining destination?</em></p>
<p id="paragraph2"><em>Throwing a Restaurant Week is one good sign, but those deal-laden events are fairly common now in many cities (and thank goodness, too; saving money is rather great).</em></p>
<p id="paragraph3"><em>It&#8217;s when you keep your <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/" target="_blank">Restaurant Week</a> and you add onto it. You add on Cheeseburger Week in the winter and SIP-tember in the late summer and other special to-dos that highlight specific dishes, drinks, and yes, even the memory and spirt of the wonderful Julia Child.</em></p>
<p id="paragraph4"><em>And with that we just gave a hint as to the city we&#8217;re about to salute. It&#8217;s the hometown of Ms. Child, Pasadena, which is gearing up for its annual Restaurant Week. That kicks off on Sunday, April 21 and ends on Friday, April 26.</em></p>
<p>And a favorite from IsItAnyGood.com: <em>In case I haven’t said it (and Lord knows I ain’t getting paid to say it either), <strong><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/">Pasadena Restaurant Week</a></strong> is a damn good deal.</em></p>
<p>Many thanks to everyone who came out to support Pasadena Restaurants during our annual event. Thanks also to our sponsors. Presenting sponsor is the <a href="http://www.pasadena-chamber.org">Pasadena Chamber of Commerce</a> which puts it all together. Gold sponsors were: Southern California Gas Company Advanced Meter project and Trusted Choice Agents of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. Silver sponsors were City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau.</p>
<p>Thanks also to Open Table which helped publicize the event for their participating restaurants and DineLA, as well as Visit California and everyone else who helped get the word out.</p>
<p>Thanks especially to our participating restaurants:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.1810restaurant.com/">1810 Argentinean Restaurant</a><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/M-Local.png"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2132" title="M Local" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/M-Local-300x224.png" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.akabistro.com/">a / k / a An American Bistro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.allindiacafe.com/">All India Cafe</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.arroyochophouse.com/">Arroyo Chop House</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bistro45.com/">Bistro 45</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/ca/pasadena">BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.americangolf.com/brookside-golf-club/">Brookside Golf Club Restaurant (lunch only)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cafe140south.com/">Cafe 140 South</a></li>
<li><a href="http://cafebizou.com/home_pas.php">Cafe Bizou</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cpk.com/locations/plaza-las-fuentes/">California Pizza Kitchen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.calogerodrago.com/">Celestino Ristorante and Bar</a><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/All-india-cocktail.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2131" title="All india cocktail" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/All-india-cocktail-207x300.jpg" alt="" width="207" height="300" /></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.centralparkrestaurant.net/">Central Park Restaurant </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.chevalbistro.com/">Cheval Bistro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.clearmansrestaurants.com/northwoods/index.php">Clearman’s Northwoods Inn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/cousins-maine-lobster-restaurant">Cousins Maine Lobster</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.elcholopasadena.com/">El Cholo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.elportalrestaurant.com/">El Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.greenstreetrestaurant.com/">Green Street Restaurant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.havengastropub.com/">Haven Gastropub+Brewery</a></li>
<li><a href="http://japonbistropasadena.com/">Japon Bistro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.kathleensrestaurant.com/">Kathleen’s Restaurant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mlocalgrill.com/">M Local Mediterranean Grill</a></li>
<li><a href="http://themarketonholly.com/">Market on Holly</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.agrilledcheeseco.com/">Melt It!</a><a href="http://www.agrilledcheeseco.com/"> A Grilled Cheese Co.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.meltingpot.com/pasadena">Melting Pot</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mijaresrestaurant.com/">Mijares Mexican Restaurant</a></li>
<li><a title="The Terrace at the Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa" href="http://www.noirfoodandwine.com/">Noir Food and Wine</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theosawa.com/">Osawa Shabu Shabu Sushi</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theparkwaygrill.com/">Parkway Grill</a></li>
<li><a href="http://pienburger.com/">Pie ‘n Burger</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pitajungle.com/locations/pasadena/">Pita Jungle</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.popchampagnebar.com/">POP Champagne and Dessert Bar</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theraymond.com/">The Raymond Restaurant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.realfood.com/">Real Food Daily</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.roycela.com/">The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse at the Langham Huntington Pasadena</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.roysrestaurant.com/locations/CA/pasadena.asp">Roy’s Restaurant – Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ruthschris.com/">Ruth’s Chris Steak House</a></li>
<li><a href="https://slaters5050.com/locations/pasadena/">Slater’s 50/50</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.smittysgrill.com/">Smitty’s Grill</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stonefiregrill.com/locations/pasadena/">Stonefire Grill</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/sushiroku">Sushi Roku Pasadena</a><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ventana-patio.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2134" title="Ventana patio" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ventana-patio-300x115.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="115" /></a></li>
<li><a href="http://pasadena.langhamhotels.com/restaurants/sunday_brunch_theterrace.htm">The Terrace at the Langham Huntington Pasadena</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tokyoshabushabu.com/">Tokyo Shabu Shabu</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.trattorianeapolis.com/">Trattoria Neapolis Italian Restaurant and Bar</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.umami.com/umami-burger/eats/umami-pasadena/">Umami Burger</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=1453&amp;attractionId=20847">Ventanas at the Westin Pasadena</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.verticalwinebistro.com/">Vertical Wine Bistro</a></li>
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<p>Restaurant Week may be over for this year, but these great places are <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/RuthChris-basket-2013.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2129" title="RuthChris basket 2013" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/RuthChris-basket-2013-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a>happy to serve you any time of the year. Check their websites for ongoing specials, wine dinners, unique celebrations and fabulous dining experiences.</p>
<p><strong>SIP-tember: a celebration of the cocktail</strong> arrives for the second time this year on August 15th as we celebrate the anniversary of Pasadena&#8217;s own Julia Child with a citywide cocktail party. The Julia Child Cocktail Party kicks off the SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge, a six week head-to-head competition that pits Pasadena&#8217;s finest cocktails against each other. SIP-tember culminates in a live final taste-off on September 26th an a soon-to-be-disclosed special site.</p>
<p>Details will be strategically leaked as SIP-tember approaches at <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com">www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pasadena honored Lionel Sternberger&#8217;s genius in being the first to put cheese to hamburger and serve it at the Rite Spot in Pasadena in 1924. Forty of Pasadena&#8217;s favorite restaurants, lounges and burger joints offer their signature burgers, some special[.....]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pasadena honored Lionel Sternberger&#8217;s genius in being the first to put cheese</p>
<div id="attachment_824" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Cheeseburger-6-w-logo.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-824" title="Cheeseburger 6 w logo" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Cheeseburger-6-w-logo-300x248.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="248" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Celebrate the birthplace of America&#39;s favorite food during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week every January</p></div>
<p>to hamburger and serve it at the Rite Spot in Pasadena in 1924.</p>
<p>Forty of Pasadena&#8217;s favorite restaurants, lounges and burger joints offer their signature burgers, some special creations and a deals  during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week.</p>
<p>We celebrated the invention of America&#8217;s favorite food in its birthplace during Pasadena  Cheeseburger Week January 13th to 18th, 2013.</p>
<p>Voting in the Cheeseburger Challenge ended on January 21st. You can view the results by <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/home/cheeseburger-week/">clicking here</a><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CheeseburgerWeek2013">.</a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/10/cheeseburger-week/slaters-50-50-cheeseburger-salad/' title='Slater&#039;s 50-50 Cheeseburger Salad'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Slaters-50-50-Cheeseburger-Salad-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="The Cheeseburger Salad at Slater&#039;s 50/50" title="Slater&#039;s 50-50 Cheeseburger Salad" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/10/cheeseburger-week/magnolia-lounge-cheeseburger/' title='Magnolia Lounge Cheeseburger'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Magnolia-Lounge-Cheeseburger-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="The delicious Cheeseburger at Magnolia Lounge" title="Magnolia Lounge Cheeseburger" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/10/cheeseburger-week/kings-row-dry-aged-burger/' title='King&#039;s Row Dry Aged Burger'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kings-Row-Dry-Aged-Burger-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Dry-Aged Burger at Kings Row Gastropub" title="King&#039;s Row Dry Aged Burger" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/10/cheeseburger-week/saters-50-50-old-timey-burger/' title='Sater&#039;s 50-50 Old Timey Burger'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Saters-50-50-Old-Timey-Burger-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Slater&#039;s 50/50 serves the Old Timey Burger" title="Sater&#039;s 50-50 Old Timey Burger" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/10/cheeseburger-week/haven-gastropub-brewery-lamb-burger-for-web/' title='Haven Gastropub + Brewery Lamb Burger for web'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Haven-Gastropub-+-Brewery-Lamb-Burger-for-web-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="The Lamb Burger at Haven Gastropub + Brewery" title="Haven Gastropub + Brewery Lamb Burger for web" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/10/cheeseburger-week/pie-n-burger-classic-cheeseburgers/' title='Pie &#039;n Burger classic cheeseburgers'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Pie-n-Burger-classic-cheeseburgers-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Cheeseburgers from Pasadena&#039;s classic Pie &#039;n Burger" title="Pie &#039;n Burger classic cheeseburgers" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/10/cheeseburger-week/little-boy-photo/' title='Little Boy Photo'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Little-Boy-Photo-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="The Counter&#039;s famous burger hypnotizes a customer." title="Little Boy Photo" /></a>
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<p>For 2013, we added several restaurants, and some participants included special menu items or deals for patrons during Cheeseburger Week.</p>
<p>Now, the official song of Cheeseburger Week:</p>
<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jBsPZV14I-k" frameborder="0" width="420" height="315"></iframe></p>
<p>Of course it is!</p>
<p>Let’s all salute Lionel Sternberger for his mastery, insight, pioneering innovation and daring in placing a piece of cheese atop a hamburger for the first time in recorded culinary history at his father&#8217;s roadside stand, the Rite Spot at 1500 West Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.</p>
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<div>The invention of the cheeseburger at the Rite Spot has been documented by the <strong>Los Angeles Times</strong>, cheese-burger.net, Hamburger Heaven:the Illustrated History of the Hamburger and The San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Even CNN is on the story:</div>
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<div><a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2012/01/16/wian-cheeseburger-birthplace.cnn">You can also click here to see Casey Wian’s CNN story on Cheeseburger Week 2012.</a></div>
<p><strong>Cheeseburger Week 2013&#8230;  </strong></p>
<p>&#8230; is history.</p>
<p>The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will  host the third Cheeseburger Week and Cheeseburger Challenge January 12th to 17th, 2014. Once again, you’ll be able to vote for your favorites in a number of categories, from traditional lunch counter burgers to white table cloth an alternative cheeseburgers. We’ll also have an alternative cheeseburger category or two, as well.</p>
<p>Plan to come to Pasadena for a Cheeseburger Crawl, take the Cheeseburger Challenge and celebrate Lionel Sternberger’s culinary legacy in the city where the cheeseburger was first served.</p>
<p>Here is the full list of restaurants and lounges that took part in our 2013 Cheeseburger Week. Most are still serving cheeseburgers (and much more). Click on the name to go to the restaurant&#8217;s web page:</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.akabistro.com/">a/k/a </a><a>An American Bistro</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a>Beckham Grill</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/ca/pasadena"><strong>BJ&#8217;s Restaurant and Brewhouse</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burgercontinentalpasadena.com/home.html"><strong>Burger Continental</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>Cafe 140 South</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.centralparkrestaurant.net/"><strong>Central Park Restaurant</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://clearmansgalley.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=45&amp;Itemid=24">Clearman&#8217;s Galley</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a>Clearman&#8217;s Northwoods Inn</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a>The Counter</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://cousinsmainelobster.com/cousins-maine-lobster-restaurant"><strong>Cousins Maine Lobster</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>Crepe Studio</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=del+taco+east+pasadena+rosemead+cheeseburger&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a"><strong>Del Taco (230 South Rosemead Blvd. in east Pasadena) </strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.doghausdogs.com/"><strong>Dog Haus</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.doghausdogs.com/"><strong>Dog Haus Biergarten</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>El Portal Restaurant</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a>Gale’s (lunch only)</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a>Green Street Restaurant</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a>Haven Gastropub</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cantinaixtapa.com"><strong>IX-tapa</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://japonbistropasadena.com/"><strong>Japon Bistro</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>Jersey Mike’s Subs</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.kingsrowpub.com"><strong>Kings Row Gastropub</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>M Local Mediterranean Grill</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a>Magnolia Lounge</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://themarketonholly.com/"><strong>The Market on Holly</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>New York Deli</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a>Noir Food and Wine</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theoriginaltops.com"><strong>The Original TOPS </strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>Pie ‘n Burger</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.popchampagnebar.com"><strong>POP Champagne &amp; Dessert Bar</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.realfood.com/locations"><strong>Real Food Daily</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.redwhitebluezz.com"><strong>redwhite+bluezz</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>Robin&#8217;s Wood Fire BBQ</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ruthschris.com/Restaurant-Locations/pasadena">Ruth&#8217;s Chris Steak House</a> (Happy Hour menu)</strong></li>
<li><a href="http://slaters5050.com/locations/pasadena/"><strong>Slater&#8217;s 50/50</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>Soleil at the Sheraton</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.threehundred.com/pasadena"><strong>Three Hundred Pasadena (300 Pasadena)</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.togos.com/GreenSt"><strong>Togo&#8217;s (Green and Lake)</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>Toro Sushi Bar and Lounge</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.trattorianeapolis.com/">Trattoria Neapolis Italian Restaurant and Bar</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.twoheys.com/"><strong>Twohey&#8217;s</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.umami.com/umami-burger/eats/umami-pasadena/"><strong>Umami Burger</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a>Vertical Wine Bistro</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.sorrisopasadena.com">Villa Sorriso</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a>Yahaira’s Cafe </a></strong></li>
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<p><strong>For address, menu and special offer information click on Restaurant Participants above. </strong></p>
<p>Voting in the 2013 Cheeseburger Challenge is over. Next year, you can click here to&#8230;</p>
<p><img title="cheeseburger challenge 1" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cheeseburger-challenge-1.jpg" alt="" width="275" height="183" /></p>
<p>Check out some of our media coverage:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Pasadena-Sinks-Its-Teeth-into-Cheeseburger-Week-NBC-Southern-California.flv">Pasadena Sinks Its Teeth into Cheeseburger Week NBC Southern California</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce hosted a 6-week long celebration of the cocktail from August 15th through September 27th. The competition culminated in a live taste-off finale on September 27th.  Results are in and voters at the SIP-tember Finale have[.....]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce hosted a 6-week long celebration of the cocktail from August 15<sup>th</sup> through September 27th. The competition culminated in a live taste-off finale on September 27th. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Results are in and voters at the SIP-tember Finale have made their decision. With 37% of the vote, the Ruth&#8217;s Chris Steak House Broad Street Hurricane was <strong>chosen the Pasadena Cocktail of the Year 2012.</strong></strong></p>
<div id="attachment_1521" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 594px"><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Ruths-Chris-winners-A.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-1521" title="Ruth;'s Chris winners A" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Ruths-Chris-winners-A-1024x664.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="378" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pasadena Chamber Board Members CL Keedy and Tom Daly presented the 2012 Cocktail of the Year trophy to Linda Jordan, Mike Dane and Kenny Luu of Ruth&#39;s Chris Steak House.</p></div>
<p><strong>Many thanks to all the competitors. Congratulations to the four finalist cocktails, the Basil Lemon Martini from Gale&#8217;s Restaurant, Magnolia Lounge&#8217;s Vinnie Chase and the Finding Nemo from Toro Sushi Bar Lounge, as well as Ruth&#8217;s Chris&#8217; Hurricane.<br />
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<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/exterior-tap-room/' title='Exterior Tap Room'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Exterior-Tap-Room-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="The Langham&#039;s Tap Room is a great place to spend an evening." title="Exterior Tap Room" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/adult-milkshake/' title='Adult Milkshake'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Adult-Milkshake-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Sushi Roku&#039;s adult milkshake" title="Adult Milkshake" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/cpk-sip-tember-entries/' title='CPK SIP-tember entries'><img width="480" height="318" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CPK-SIP-tember-entries.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="California Pizza Kitchen has three drinks entered in the SIP-tember cocktail bracket challenge." title="CPK SIP-tember entries" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/bar-celona-barca-summer-sm-2/' title='Bar Celona Barca Summer sm'><img width="480" height="318" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Bar-Celona-Barca-Summer-sm1.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Bar Celona entered four drinks in the SIP-tember bracket challenge." title="Bar Celona Barca Summer sm" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/yash-at-pop-champagne/' title='Yash at POP Champagne'><img width="480" height="318" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Yash-at-POP-Champagne.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="POP Champagne and Dessert Bar has four SIP-tember drinks to offer." title="Yash at POP Champagne" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/vintage-hurricane-3/' title='Vintage Hurricane'><img width="235" height="314" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Vintage-Hurricane.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Enjoy a Vintage Hurricane at Ruth&#039;s Chris Steak House during SIP-tember." title="Vintage Hurricane" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/aka-drinks-for-sip-tember/' title='A:K:A drinks for SIP-tember'><img width="334" height="293" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AKA-drinks-for-SIP-tember-.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="A/K/A an American Bistro entered drinks in the SIP-tember cocktail bracket challenge" title="A:K:A drinks for SIP-tember" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/bar-celona-sip-tember-entries/' title='Bar Celona SIP-tember entries'><img width="480" height="318" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Bar-Celona-SIP-tember-entries.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Bar Celona&#039;s SIP-tember entries are there to toast Julia Child&#039;s 100th birthday." title="Bar Celona SIP-tember entries" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/pop-champagne-bellini-sm/' title='POP Champagne Bellini sm'><img width="480" height="318" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/POP-Champagne-Bellini-sm.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="The Bellini at POP Champagne and Dessert Bar is perfect to toast Julia Child&#039;s 100th." title="POP Champagne Bellini sm" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/ix-tapa-sip-tember-drinks-sm/' title='Ix-Tapa SIP-tember drinks sm'><img width="480" height="318" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ix-Tapa-SIP-tember-drinks-sm.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Ix-Tapa has these drinks (and more) to toast Julia Child&#039;s 100th birthday." title="Ix-Tapa SIP-tember drinks sm" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/vertical-four-drinks/' title='Vertical four drinks'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Vertical-four-drinks-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Four from Vertical Wine Bistro can be tasted during SIP-tember." title="Vertical four drinks" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/market-holly-bellini-2/' title='Market Holly Bellini 2'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Market-Holly-Bellini-2-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Taste Market on Holly&#039;s Bellini during SIP-tember." title="Market Holly Bellini 2" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/jc100_logo_highres/' title='JC100_Logo_highres'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/JC100_Logo_highres-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="JC100_Logo_highres" title="JC100_Logo_highres" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/el-cholo-bartender-1/' title='El Cholo bartender 1'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/El-Cholo-bartender-1-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="El Cholo&#039;s Watermelon Margarita was among the Exquisite Eight in the SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge." title="El Cholo bartender 1" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/06/sip-tember/cpk-long-island-iced-tea-sm/' title='CPK Long Island Iced Tea sm'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CPK-Long-Island-Iced-Tea-sm-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="California Pizza Kitchen&#039;s Top Shelf Long Island Iced Tea" title="CPK Long Island Iced Tea sm" /></a>

<p style="text-align: left;">Two hundred people were on hand for the finale of the SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge. In addition to the four featured cocktail finalists, guests</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Attendees at the SIP-tember Bracket Challenge Finale tasted culinary treats from Real Food Daily, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Haven Gastropub+Brewery, Stonefire Grill, El Cholo, Noor Restaurant and Ballroom, California Pizza Kitchen, King’s Row Gastropub, Arclight Cinemas, Toro Sushi and more.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Music for the Cocktail Bracket Challenge Finale was provided by<strong> </strong><strong>Dance Syndicate. Paseo Colorado </strong>very generously provided their plaza space for the event.</p>
<div id="attachment_1520" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Toro-Sushi-A.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1520" title="Toro Sushi A" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Toro-Sushi-A-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The team from Toro Sushi served the Finding Nemo.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">The Sip-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge Grand Finale was presented by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Burbank Bob Hope Airport, Anderson Business Technology, Fair Trade Pasadena, Hillsides, Hilton Pasadena, Pasadena Public Library, Walnut Hill Dental and Zigabid.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Pasadena Magazine is the media sponsor of the SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge Finale.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The SIP-tember cocktail bracket challenge is an annual six week long competition among Pasadena Chamber of Commerce member restaurants and lounges. Competitors serve drinks that are paired against each other in a competition.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In our inaugural year, 64 cocktails, ranging from drinks specially concocted for the competition to margaritas and sangria, began the competition that lasted six weeks and culminated in the live taste-off of the four drinks that won their brackets.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Youcan download a pdf of the entire SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge competitors here:</p>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SIP-tember-Cocktail-Bracket-Challenge-2012-v.-2.pdf">SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge 2012</a></li>
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<div id="attachment_1519" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Magnolia.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1519" title="Magnolia" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Magnolia-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Jamie Parker served Magnolia&#39;s Vinnie Chase.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">Over the past six weeks, online voters have whittled the list down from 64 cocktails. In total more than 7500 voters were cast during the five weeks of online voting. Congratulations to those who made it through to the Fabulous Four:</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.magnoliaonlake.com">Magnolia Lounge</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/7357">Ruth’s Chris Steak House</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.torosushi.com/">Toro Sushi Bar Lounge</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.galesrestaurant.com/">Gale’s Restaurant</a></strong></p>
<p>You can still taste many of the competitor drinks by visiting the venues that took part in the SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge.</p>
<p>2012 SIP-tember and citywide Julia Child cocktail party participants were:</p>
<div id="attachment_1518" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bill-from-Gales-A.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1518" title="Bill from Gale's A" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bill-from-Gales-A-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Bill Walden, bartender at Gale&#39;s, served the Basil Lemon Martini.</p></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.akabistro.com">a/k/a: an American Bistro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.magnoliaonlake.com">Magnolia Lounge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.barcelonapasadena.com">Bar Celona</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.popchampagnebar.com">POP Champagne and Dessert Bar</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/sushiroku">Sushi Roku</a></li>
<li><a href="http://langhamtaproom.com/">The Tap Room at the Langham Huntington Hotel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.verticalwinebistro.com">Vertical Wine Bistro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://http://www.facebook.com/pages/cpk-pasadena/213135758705655">California Pizza Kitchen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.elportalrestaurant.com">El Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.galesrestaurant.com">Gale’s</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cantinaixtapa.com/">Ix-tapa</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.greenstreetrestaurant.com/">Green Street Restaurant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.japonbistro-pasadena.com/">Japon Bistro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.elcholopasadena.com">El Cholo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sorrisopasadena.com/">Villa Sorriso</a></li>
<li><a href="http://themarketonholly.com/">Market on Holly</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theraymond.com/">Bar 1886 at The Raymond</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.300pasadena.com/">300 Pasdena</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thenewyorkdeli.com/">New York Deli</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/7357">Ruth’s Chris Steak House</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.torosushi.com/">Toro Sushi</a></li>
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<p><em>SIP-tember</em> kicked off on August 15th with the Citywide Cocktail Party to honor the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pasadena’s own Julia Child. <em>SIP-tember</em> is a collaboration of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and our restaurant members. Sponsors of <em>SIP-tember</em> are the City of Pasadena, Merill Lynch/Bank of America and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.</p>
<p>We also supported JC100 events in Pasadena. JC100 events took place nationwide to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Birth of Julia Child. Participants offered menu items prepared from or inspired by Julia Child&#8217;s cookbooks and recipes. Others featured special events to celebrate America&#8217;s first celebrity chef and the woman who first brought gourmet cooking to television audiences and popularized French cuisine with her collaboration on <em>Mastering the Art of French Cooking</em>.</p>
<p>You can get all the information on JC100 events and activities across the country at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/juliachild">http://www.facebook.com/juliachild</a>.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Thank you to the thousands of people who came out to dine during Pasadena Restaurant Week this past March.</h2>
<h2>Come out to Pasadena on August 15th as we raise our glasses and toast America&#8217;s first (and Pasadena own) celebrity chef Julia Child on the 100th anniversary of her birth. Restaurants and bars throughout Pasadena will be hosting a toast and grand cocktail party commemorating the birth of Julia Child. Organized by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce with restaurants and bars all over the city, Pasadena hosts a giant indoor cocktail party. Watch for participant information and details as the great day draws closer.</h2>

<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/marias-inside-2-cr-sm/' title='Maria&#039;s inside 2 cr sm'><img width="480" height="338" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Marias-inside-2-cr-sm.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Maria&#039;s Italian Kitchen has good food and fun" title="Maria&#039;s inside 2 cr sm" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/quadrupel-mussels/' title='Quadrupel mussels'><img width="384" height="416" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Quadrupel-mussels.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Musssels at Quadrupel" title="Quadrupel mussels" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/noir-sandwich-sm/' title='Noir Sandwich sm'><img width="384" height="216" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Noir-Sandwich-sm.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Exquisitely handcrafted food at Noir" title="Noir Sandwich sm" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/celestino-inside-sm/' title='Celestino inside sm'><img width="480" height="346" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Celestino-inside-sm.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Fine Italian cuisine and great service at Celestino" title="Celestino inside sm" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/pink-food/' title='Pink Food'><img width="480" height="359" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Pink-Food.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Delicious at Bistro 45" title="Pink Food" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/ruths-chris-prize/' title='Ruth&#039;s Chris prize'><img width="516" height="326" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ruths-Chris-prize.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Ruth&#039;s Chris raffle prize is dinner and a wine basket" title="Ruth&#039;s Chris prize" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/aka-inside/' title='AKA inside'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/AKA-inside-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="The bar at a/k/a an American Bistro is well-stocked and fun" title="AKA inside" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/stillroom-3/' title='StillRoom 3'><img width="320" height="214" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/StillRoom-3.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="The StillRoom is new to Pasadena" title="StillRoom 3" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/sfg_2toppingpizza/' title='SFG_2ToppingPizza'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/SFG_2ToppingPizza-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Pizza is delicious at Stonefire Grill" title="SFG_2ToppingPizza" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/steak-web/' title='Steak-web'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Steak-web-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="You can find a delicious steak during Pasadena Restaurant Week" title="Steak-web" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/cheval-coq-au-vin/' title='cheval coq au vin'><img width="600" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cheval-coq-au-vin-600x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Coq au Vin at Cheval Blanc Bistro" title="cheval coq au vin" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/bar1/' title='bar1'><img width="600" height="400" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bar1.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Many Pasadena Restaurant Week eateries have a full bar" title="bar1" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/kitchen/' title='kitchen'><img width="640" height="467" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kitchen-640x467.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Many chefs are creating special dishes for Pasadena Restaurant Week" title="kitchen" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/cafe-140-key-lime-martini2/' title='cafe 140 key lime martini2'><img width="640" height="471" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cafe-140-key-lime-martini2-640x471.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Enjoy a specialty cocktail during Pasadena Restaurant Week" title="cafe 140 key lime martini2" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/stillroom-1/' title='StillRoom 1'><img width="320" height="214" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/StillRoom-1.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Romantic dining is available throughout Pasadena" title="StillRoom 1" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/20110426-1-0537-010s/' title='20110426-1-0537-010s'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20110426-1-0537-010s-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Pasadena is perfect for al fresco dining" title="20110426-1-0537-010s" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/grilledportobellomushroomfood-10nov0070-3/' title='GrilledPortobelloMushroomFOOD-10NOV0070'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/GrilledPortobelloMushroomFOOD-10NOV0070-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Pita Jungle&#039;s Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger" title="GrilledPortobelloMushroomFOOD-10NOV0070" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/kick-off-mayor-c/' title='Kick off Mayor &amp;c'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kick-off-Mayor-c-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Mayor Bill Bogaard helped kick off Pasadena Restaurant Week by preparing a dish at a/k/a Bistro" title="Kick off Mayor &amp;c" /></a>
<a href='http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-pasadena-restaurant-week/102_5928/' title='102_5928'><img width="640" height="480" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/102_5928-640x480.jpg" class="attachment-gallery-photo" alt="Congratulations. Enjoy dinner at Ruth&#039;s Chris Steak House." title="102_5928" /></a>

<h2>Congratulations to Kate F. who won the grand prize in our free online raffle. Kate won a wine gift basket from Ruth&#8217;s Chris Steak House and a gift certificate worth $100 generously donated by the restaurant.</h2>
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<div id="attachment_1108" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/102_5928.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1108" title="102_5928" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/102_5928-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Congratulations. Enjoy dinner at Ruth&#39;s Chris Steak House.</p></div>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><strong>The 3rd Pasadena Restaurant Week will take place in March, 2013. </strong></dt>
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<p>In the meantime, we will post information about food-related events and the activities of our participating restaurants throughout the year.<a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Vertical1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1064" title="Vertical" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Vertical1.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="263" /></a></p>
<p>You will be able to find information on special deals from Pasadena&#8217;s best restaurants here. You can also find exclusive invitations to culinary events in Pasadena. In addition, we will post the activities, special dinners, sales and promotions of our participating restaurants.</p>
<p>We may even give away a few prizes to those who sign up to receive our monthly Pasadena culinary e-newsletter.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Restaurant-week-food-Quad-003.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-364" title="Restaurant week food Quad 003" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Restaurant-week-food-Quad-003-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Pasadena Restaurant Week</em> is an annual citywide event featuring the cuisine of many of Pasadena’s top dining establishments. You can see who took part in 2012 by viewing our complete list of <a href="../../restaurants/">participating restaurants</a>.</p>
<p>For 2013, you will again be able to Take the Challenge and vote for your favorites.</p>
<p><em>Pasadena Restaurant Week</em> was conceived to promote Pasadena as a restaurant destination and remind Southern California and our restaurant patrons that Pasadena offers dining experiences to satisfy all tastes at every price range. Participating restaurants will be preparing special meals at extraordinary introductory prices.</p>
<p>Restaurants that participated in 2012 included some of Pasadena’s finest and most unique eating destinations such as  <strong>1810 (eighteen ten)</strong>, <strong>a/k/a An American Bistro</strong>, <strong>Bistro 45, Cafe Bizou, California Pizza Kitchen, Cameron’s Seafood, Celestino </strong><strong>Ristorante</strong>, <strong>Clearman&#8217;s Northwoods Inn</strong>, <strong>Clearman&#8217;s Galley</strong>, <strong>El Cholo</strong>, <strong>The Counter, CREPEstudio, El Portal</strong>, <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Melting-Pot-5-sm.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-822" title="Melting Pot 5 sm" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Melting-Pot-5-sm-192x300.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="300" /></a>Green Street Restaurant<strong>, </strong><strong>Japon Bistro</strong>, <strong>Malbec New Argentinean Cuisine, Maria’s Italian Kitchen</strong>, <strong>Noir Food and Wine</strong>, <strong>Pie ‘n Burger</strong>, <strong></strong>Quadrupel Brasserie<strong>, Robin’s Woodfire BBQ and Grill</strong>, <strong>Ruth&#8217;s Chris Steak House</strong>, <strong>The Terrace at the Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa and Vertical Wine Bistro</strong>.</p>
<p>New restaurants offering cuisine for Pasadena Restaurant Week include <strong>a/k/a an American Bistro</strong>, Haven Gastropub, <strong>Kings Row Gastropub</strong>, <strong>Market on Holly</strong>, <strong>Pita Jungle</strong>, <strong>Roxolana</strong>, The StillRoom and <strong>Toro Sushi Bar and Lounge</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Here are the restaurants that offered special meals and deals for Pasadena Restaurant Week 2012:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>1810 (eighteen-ten) Argentinean Restaurant</strong></li>
<li><strong>a/k/a An American Bistro</strong></li>
<li><strong>Arroyo Chop House</strong></li>
<li><strong>Bar Celona</strong></li>
<li><strong>Bistro 45</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cafe 140 South</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cafe Bizou</strong></li>
<li><strong>California Pizza Kitchen Pasadena</strong></li>
<li><strong>Celestino Ristorante</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cheval Blanc Bistro</strong></li>
<li><strong>Clearman’s Galley</strong></li>
<li><strong>Clearman’s Northwoods Inn</strong></li>
<li><strong>El Cholo</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Counter</strong></li>
<li><strong>CREPEstudio</strong></li>
<li><strong>El Portal</strong></li>
<li><strong>Green Street</strong></li>
<li><strong>Haven Gastropub + Brewery</strong></li>
<li><strong>Il Fornaio Pasadena</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ix-Tapa</strong></li>
<li><strong>Japon Bistro</strong></li>
<li><strong>Kathleen’s Restaurant</strong></li>
<li><strong>Kings Row Gastropub</strong></li>
<li><strong>Kingston Cafe</strong></li>
<li><strong>Malbec New Argentinian Cuisine</strong></li>
<li><strong>Maria’s Italian Kitchen</strong></li>
<li><strong>Market on Holly</strong></li>
<li><strong>Melting Pot</strong></li>
<li><strong>Mijares Mexican Restaurant</strong></li>
<li><strong>New York Deli</strong></li>
<li><strong>Noir Food and Wine</strong></li>
<li><strong>Parkway Grill</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pie ‘n Burger</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pita Jungle</strong></li>
<li><strong>POP Champagne and Dessert Bar</strong></li>
<li><strong>Quadrupel Brasserie</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Raymond</strong></li>
<li><strong>Robin’s Wood Fire BBQ</strong></li>
<li><strong>Roxolana</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ruth’s Chris Steak House</strong></li>
<li><strong>Smitty&#8217;s Grill</strong></li>
<li><strong>StillRoom</strong></li>
<li><strong>Stonefire Grill</strong></li>
<li><strong>Sushi Roku</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Counter</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Terrace at the Langham Huntingon Hotel and Spa</strong></li>
<li><strong>Toro Sushi</strong></li>
<li><strong>Vertical Wine Bistro</strong></li>
<li><strong>Villa Sorriso</strong></li>
<li><strong>Yahaira&#8217;s Cafe</strong></li>
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<p>Any time of year you can revisit an old favorite, try someplace new and even experience some of Pasadena&#8217;s newest dining destinations.</p>
<p>Many of the Pasadena Restaurant Week participants are award winners. <strong>Noir Food and Wine</strong> was named best new restaurant in Los Angeles by Zagat in 2011. <strong>Bistro 45 </strong>regularly appears on <em>Wine Spectators Best Of</em> lists. <strong>Celestino</strong> has received the <em>Wine Spectator Award of Excellence</em>, as well. Pasadena’s <strong>Pie ‘n Burger</strong> was recognized by  <em>Gourmet&#8217;s</em>  epicurious.com on its list of <em>Top 10</em> <em>Burgers in the US for 2010</em>.</p>
<p>The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce organizes the event which takes place in late March each year at restaurants throughout Pasadena.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Pie-n-burger-inside-sm.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-824" title="Pie n burger inside sm" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Pie-n-burger-inside-sm-300x193.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="193" /></a>Sponsors for 2012 included Platinum Sponsor<strong><a href="http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/"> The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, </a></strong>Gold Sponsors <strong><a href="http://www.cityofpasadena.net/">The City of Pasadena</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.totalmerrill.com/WM/pages/CustomBranch.aspx?branchcode=050250">Merrill Lynch/Bank of America</a></strong>, Silver Sponsor the<strong><a href="http://www.pasadenacenter.com/"> Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau</a></strong>.</p>
<p>We are very grateful to the local newspapers and magazines that are supporting Pasadena Restaurant Week as media sponsors. Platinum Media Sponsors are <strong><a href="http://www.hometown-pasadena.com">Hometown-Pasadena.com/Prospect Park Media</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.pasadenamonthly.com">Pasadena Magazine</a></strong>. Gold Media Sponsors are <strong><a href="http://www.outlooknewspapers.com">Outlook Newspapers</a></strong>,<strong> <a href="http://pasadenaindependent.com">Pasadena </a><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bizou-food.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-764" title="Bizou food" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bizou-food.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="125" /></a><a href="http://pasadenaindependent.com">Independent</a></strong>,<strong> <a href="http://www.pasadenastarnews.com">Pasadena Star-News/The Rose Magazine</a></strong>,<strong> <a href="http://www.pasadenaweekly.com">Pasadena Weekly/Arroyo Monthly</a>, <a href="http://www.pasadenanow.com">Pasadena NOW</a></strong> and the <strong><a href="http://sanmarinotribune.com/">San Marino Tribune San Gabriel Valley Edition</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Many thanks to <a href="http://www.opentable.com/start.aspx?m=6">Open Table</a> and <a href="http://www,dinela.com">DineLA</a> for supporting and helping promote Pasadena Restaurant Week.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><strong>Pasadena Chamber Kicks Off SIP-tember Celebration of the Cocktail with a Citywide Cocktail Party to Celebrate Julia Child’s 100<sup>th</sup> Birthday on August 15th</strong></p>
<p align="center">America’s first culinary celebrity to be toasted at restaurants throughout Pasadena as a kick-off for SIP-tember cocktail bracket challenge.</p>
<p>Pasadena’s restaurants and lounges invite everyone to come to Pasadena and <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Julia-drinks.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1339" title="Julia drinks" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Julia-drinks.jpg" alt="" width="122" height="137" /></a>enjoy a citywide cocktail party on August 15, 2012, to celebrate the 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the birth of America’s first culinary celebrity, Pasadena’s own Julia Child.</p>
<p>Pasadena’s Citywide Julia Child Cocktail Party will take place in restaurants all over Pasadena, culminating in a simultaneous toast at 7:00pm. The event is sponsored and organized by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce with support from the City of Pasadena and Merrill Lynch/Bank of America.</p>
<p>On August 15<sup>th</sup>, many of Pasadena’s restaurants will host cocktail parties to <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/AKA-Bartender-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1340" title="AKA Bartender 1" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/AKA-Bartender-1-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a>commemorate Julia Child’s contribution to fine cuisine and culinary arts, as well as her birth and childhood in Pasadena. Festivities will take place in restaurants throughout the city, with some even offering up specially created cocktails and dishes in tribute to Julia Child. The full list of participants can be found at <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com">www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong></strong>We are inviting everyone: foodies, cocktail aficionados — anyone who appreciates fine food and a good cocktail — to come to Pasadena on August 15th as we raise our glasses and toast the birth of America’s first  cooking celebrity, Pasadena’s own Julia Child. In addition to bringing fine French cuisine to Americans and cooking instruction to television, we know Julia Child appreciated a good glass of wine and the occasional cocktail. We encourage everyone to join us in Pasadena as we raise a glass to toast the 100th anniversary of her birth.</p>
<p>Restaurants and lounges throughout Pasadena will be hosting grand cocktail party commemorating the birth of Julia Child on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. There will be a simultaneous toast to Julia Child at each participating restaurant at 7:00 pm.</p>
<p>Some of the venues will be hosting Julia Child costume contests. Everyone is encouraged to dress for a 1950s, 1960s or 1970s era cocktail party, or dress like Julia Child, and to celebrate responsibly.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/CPK-SIP-tember-entries.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1280" title="CPK SIP-tember entries" src="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/CPK-SIP-tember-entries-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>The Julia Child Citywide Cocktail Party will kick-off the SIP-tember cocktail bracket challenge, a six week long celebration of the cocktail in Pasadena. From August 15<sup>th</sup> through September 27<sup>th</sup>, local restaurants will serve cocktails that will be paired against each other in a competition. 64 cocktails, ranging from drinks specially concocted for the competition to margaritas and sangria, will begin the competition that will last six weeks and culminate in a live taste-off of the four drinks that win their bracket.</p>
<p>SIP-tember and citywide Julia Child cocktail party participants include</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.akabistro.com">a/k/a: an American Bistro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.magnoliaonlake.com">Magnolia Lounge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.barcelonapasadena.com">Bar Celona</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.popchampagnebar.com">POP Champagne and Dessert Bar</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/sushiroku">Sushi Roku</a></li>
<li><a href="http://langhamtaproom.com/">The Tap Room at the Langham Huntington Hotel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.verticalwinebistro.com">Vertical Wine Bistro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://http://www.facebook.com/pages/cpk-pasadena/213135758705655">California Pizza Kitchen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.elportalrestaurant.com">El Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.galesrestaurant.com">Gale’s</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cantinaixtapa.com/">Ix-tapa</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.greenstreetrestaurant.com/">Green Street Restaurant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.japonbistro-pasadena.com/">Japon Bistro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.elcholopasadena.com">El Cholo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sorrisopasadena.com/">Villa Sorriso</a></li>
<li><a href="http://themarketonholly.com/">Market on Holly</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theraymond.com/">Bar 1886 at The Raymond</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.300pasadena.com/">300 Pasdena</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thenewyorkdeli.com/">New York Deli</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/7357">Ruth’s Chris Steak House</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.torosushi.com/">Toro Sushi</a></li>
</ul>
<p>For an interactive map of the SIP-tember and Julia Child Cocktail Party venues, <a href="http://www.blockbeacon.com/map/#!/list/25">click here</a>. (Map courtesy of BlockBeacon.)</p>
<p>Other participants in the Julia Child Citywide Cocktail Party include:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.havengastropub.com/">Haven Gastropub+Brewery</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.calogerodrago.com/">Celestino Ristorante</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cafebizou.com/">Cafe Bizou</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mipiace.com/">Mi Piace</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.noirfoodandwine.com">Noir Food and Wine</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/Locations/southern-california-los-angeles/pasadena-california/LosRobles.aspx">McCormick and Schmick&#8217;s </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lafiestagranderestaurant.com">La Fiesta Grande</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mariasitaliankitchen.com/locations/pasadena-hastings-ranch">Maria&#8217;s Italian Kitchen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mijaresrestaurant.com/">Mijares</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cabreras.com/index.html">Cabrera&#8217;s</a></li>
</ul>
<p>and anywhere in Pasadena that serves wine, beer or cocktails.</p>
<p>Special events are being held at several venues.</p>
<ul>
<li>Toro Sushi Bar Lounge will host a Julia Child Costume Contest, with the winner receiving a gift certificate.</li>
<li>300 Pasadena is celebrating with a 1950s-themed party and a Julia Child Costume Contest.</li>
<li>Ruth’s Chris Steak House will host a SIP-tember kick-off party in the lounge with happy hour specials on food and drink, including their four entry cocktails.</li>
<li>Vertical Wine Bistro is featuring a special Julia Child menu throughout August, featuring some of her signature dishes.</li>
<li>POP Champagne and Dessert Bar is preparing a special Julia Child menu for the week leading up to the Julia Child Cocktail Party.</li>
<li>a/k/a an American Bistro chef James Lambrinos is preparing a special fixed price menu with Julia Child favorites.</li>
<li>In addition to the SIP-tember cocktail entry from the Tap Room, the Langham Huntington Hotel is featuring a special Julia Child menu in the Dining Room</li>
</ul>
<p>We wanted to find a way to celebrate Julia Child’s 100<sup>th</sup>, and the Citywide Cocktail Party on August 15<sup>th</sup> was a natural way to kick off the SIP-tember Celebration of the Cocktail and our Cocktail Bracket Challenge. During SIP-tember, 64 cocktails from various places throughout Pasadena will be paired in an online bracket competition with patrons voting for their favorite from among the paired drinks until we have four finalists. The four finalists will face off in a live tasting at Paseo Colorado on September 27<sup>th</sup>.</p>
<p>Cocktail pairings for the SIP-tember Bracket Challenge were announced on August 2nd.</p>
<p>Voting will be open on August 15<sup>th</sup> at <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com">www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com</a>.</p>
<p>The Pasadena celebration of Julia Child’s birthday is being organized by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce with our participating restaurants. SIP-tember is collaboration between the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and our local member restaurants with support from Merrill Lynch/Bank of America and the City of Pasadena. The Citywide Julia Child Cocktail Party is part of JC100, a nationwide tribute to Julia Child on the 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary of her birth.</p>
<p>Check out some of our Cheeseburger Week media coverage:</p>
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<p>Cheeseburger Challenge results:</p>
<p>You voted for your favorites in many categories. Here are the top three finishers in each category (two if there weren&#8217;t three entries). Number of votes received is (in parentheses):</p>
<p><strong>Favorite Lunch Counter Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Pie ‘n Burger (278)</li>
<li>The Counter (172)</li>
<li>Burger Continental (74)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Traditional Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Pie ‘n Burger (183)</li>
<li>The Counter (138)</li>
<li>The Dog Haus (133)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Sliders:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>King’s Row Gastropub (184)</li>
<li>Vertical Wine Bistro (176)</li>
<li>POP Champagne Bar (164)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Gourmet Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Kings Row Gastropub (190)</li>
<li>a/k/a An American Bistro (126)</li>
<li>Vertical Wine Bistro (119)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Alternative Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Vertical Wine Bistro (96)</li>
<li>M Local Mediterranean Cuisine (90)</li>
<li>a/k/a An American Bistro (86)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Turkey Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The Counter (159)</li>
<li>Pie ‘n Burger (115)</li>
<li>Green Street Restaurant (104)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Pita/Armenian Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Burger Continental (288)</li>
<li>Lebanese Kitchen (139)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Sit-down Restaurant Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Beckham Grill and Crown Pub (126)</li>
<li>Vertical Wine Bistro (122)</li>
<li>Red White and Bluezz (121)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Ethnic Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Burger Continental  (177)</li>
<li>El Portal (90)</li>
<li>CREPE Studio (tie) (70)</li>
<li>Yahaira’s (tie) (70)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Kobe Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Vertical Wine Bistro (192)</li>
<li>POP Champagne Bar (166)</li>
<li>Toro Sushi (132)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Favorite Bar Burger:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Beckham Grill and Crown Pub (168)</li>
<li>King’s Row Gastropub (146)</li>
<li>Magnolia Lounge (132)</li>
</ul>
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<p>Pasadena’s restaurant community opens its doors to guests from throughout Southern California for the first <em>Pasadena Restaurant Week</em>. The Pasadena Chamber and the Pasadena Restaurant Association are sponsoring the event which takes place from Sunday, March 27th through Friday, April 1st. For individual restaurant menus information and a complete list of participating restaurants visit <a href="http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/">www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com</a>. Website information will be updated as it becomes available.</p>
<p><em>Pasadena Restaurant Week</em> is a citywide event featuring the cuisine of many of Pasadena’s top dining establishments. Participating restaurants will offer fixed price dinner and/or lunch menu items for visitors. Dinners will be three-course meals while lunches will consist of two-courses. Depending on the venue and menu offered, meals will be priced at either $23, $34 or $45 for dinner or $15, $20 or $25 for lunch. (Some prices may vary.) Alcoholic beverages, gratuity and tax are not included in the price unless specified by the individual restaurants in advance.</p>
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<p><em>Pasadena Restaurant Week</em> was conceived to reintroduce Pasadena as a restaurant destination and remind Southern California and our local restaurants that Pasadena offers dining experiences to satisfy all tastes at every price range. Participating restaurants will be preparing special meals at extraordinary introductory prices.</p>
<p>Restaurants that are participating include some of Pasadena’s finest and most unique eating destinations including  <strong> </strong><strong>Bar Celona</strong>, <strong>Celestino </strong><strong>Ristorante</strong>, Crepe Studio, <strong>Derek’s Bistro</strong>, <strong>El Cholo</strong>, Elements Kitchen, <strong>El Portal</strong>, Green Street Restaurant, <strong>Malbec</strong>, <strong>Maria’s Italian Kitchen</strong>, <strong>Mijares</strong>, <strong>Pie ‘n Burger</strong>, <strong>Robin’s Woodfire BBQ and Grill</strong>, <strong>Roy’s, The Terrace at the Langham Huntingon Hotel and Spa, Trevo’s at the Hilton, Villa Sorriso</strong> and X-Tapa.</p>
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<p>If your restaurant would like to take part please email <a href="mailto:paul@pasadena-chamber.org">paul@pasadena-chamber.org</a>. Cost to participate is modest and will be used to cover advertising, website and other promotional expenses. 100% of money collected will go to directly supporting <em>Pasadena Restaurant Week</em>.</p>
<p>Sponsorship opportunities are available, as well<a href="mailto:paul@pasadena-chamber.org">. Email paul@pasadena-chamber.org</a> to support Pasadena Restaurant Week.</p>
<p>Media Sponsors include <em>Dining with Peter Dills/KABC Radio/CNN Headline News</em>, <strong>The Outlook Newspapers</strong>,<strong> Pasadena Independent</strong>,<strong> Pasadena Star-News/The Rose Magazine</strong>,<strong> Pasadena Weekly/Arroyo Monthly </strong>and<strong> Pasadena NOW</strong>.</p>
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