Culinary
DELIGHTS
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asadena’s dynamic dining scene continues to evolve in exciting and delicious ways. With more than 650 restaurants representing nearly every cuisine category, the options are indeed endless— there are more restaurants per capita here than in New York City. You can taste your way around the world, given the sheer variety of ethnic restaurants that reflect the diversity of the community itself. Try classic institutions, from burger and burrito joints to fine dining standouts and steakhouses. See what the buzz is all about at new modern eateries that run the gamut from fast-casual to stylish, hip hot spots. And it’s not just food that’s on the must-try menu here—the libations scene is experiencing a renaissance of its own, between the artisanal coffee, tea, cocktails, craft beers and boba beverages. As Pasadena native, the late legendary chef Julia Child always said, bon appetit!
An import from Vancouver, Canada, Me + Crepe (89 E. Green St.; meandcrepe.com) brings their delectable Chinese crepes (a.k.a. jianbing) to Pasadena. The savory and sweet crepes are served street food-style but there’s nothing casual about the rich and unexpected flavor combinations. The best part? They’re available all day long between 8:30 a.m. (9:00 a.m. weekends) and 2:30 p.m. (3:00 p.m. weekends), so you can pop in for breakfast or make it an afternoon snack. 24
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