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mmerse yourself in Pasadena’s bustling neighborhoods with these tips on where to eat, drink and play. Four pedestrian friendly districts serve as the community’s main hubs for retail, culinary and cultural adventures. Conveniently, they’re all adjacent to each other and very easy to navigate, so neighborhood hopping is a seamless experience. We also introduce a few off-thebeaten path areas that are well worth a visit.
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Maestro (110 Union St.) excels at modern Mexican in a plush setting, with a killer mezcal list to boot. True Food Kitchen (168 W. Colorado Blvd.) and Sage Plant Based Bistro (41 Hugus Al.) specialize in ultra-healthy, super delicious fare. Osawa (77 N. Raymond Ave.) delights sushi and shabu shabu lovers with their meticulously prepared Japanese cuisine and artful presentation. The fruits of the sea are the star of the show at New England-inspired Fishwives (88 N. Fair Oaks Ave.). Umami Burger (49 E. Colorado Blvd.) is the go-to spot for innovative gourmet burgers with a cult following. The intimate, Italian-inflected Union Restaurant (37 Union St.) is deservedly one of Pasadena’s most popular dinner destinations. Another Italian hot spot, Mi Piace (25 E. Colorado Blvd.) has been pleasing palates for 30 years. Luggage Room Pizzeria (260 S. Raymond Ave.) prepares delectable pizzas in their woodburning oven and neighboring Otis Bar (260 S. Raymond Ave.) shakes up gourmet level cocktails for post-pizza sips. 16
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Colorado Boulevard and Green Street are lined with a large mix of national chains and independent retailers as diverse as Design Within Reach (60 W. Green St.), Goorin Bros. (49 W. Colorado Blvd.) and Warby Parker (106 W. Colorado Blvd.), to name just a few. The beauty product wonderland Space NK Apothecary London (85 W. Colorado Blvd.) is a dazzling addition to the neighborhood. Meander through the upscale One Colorado (47 W. Colorado Blvd.) outdoor shopping center to find elegant clothing stores like Finn + Willow, Joie and Cop Copine. If you’re in the market for one-of-akind housewares and gifts, beeline to Gold Bug (34 E. Union St.), Maude Woods (55 E. Holly St.) and Homage (100 N. Fair Oaks Ave.). Jenette Bras (18 E. Holly St.) carries Southern California’s largest selection of size D-K bras and swimwear.
PASADENA VISITORS GUIDE
