Best of Pasadena

Best of Pasadena 2010


Congratulations! The votes are in and more than 65 businesses in Old Pasadena were voted the "Best of Pasadena" in Pasadena Weekly. Old Pasadena was honored to win the Best Cultural Festival for our part in the organization of Make Music Pasadena, and to receive a call out for being the Best Place to Go on a First Date!

Check out the list below, return to an old favorite, or discover something new.

Best Architect
James V. Coane & Associates Winner
Best Art Gallery & Art Collection
Armory Center of the Arts Reader Recommended
Best Bar
Neomeze Reader Recommended
Best Bartender
Ace Frame - redwhite+bluezz Reader Recommended
Best Beauty Salon
Tangles Salon Reader Recommended
Best Beer Selections
Lucky Baldwins Pub Winner
Barney's Beanery Reader Recommended
Best Buffet
Tibet Nepal House Reader Recommended
Best Cheap Eats
King Taco Winner
Best Cocktails
Neomeze Winner
Best Bicycle Shop
  Incycle Bicycles Reader Recommended
Best Cultural Festival
Make Music Pasadena Winner
Best Day Spa / Massage
Burke Williams Spa Winner
Best Dessert
POP Champagne & Dessert Bar Winner
Dots Cupcakes Reader Recommended
Best Dive Bar
The 35er Winner
Best Eyebrow Waxing Threading
Zoey Van Jones - Brow Studio Winner
Best Eyewear
Old Focals Reader Recommended
Best Family Restaurant
Kabuki Restaurant Winner
Best French Food
Café Bizou Reader Recommended
Best Furniture / Accessories Store
The Sofa Company Winner
Maude Woods Reader Recommended
Best Gift Boutique
Lula Mae Reader Recommended
Best Hair Salon
Crowned Studio Salon Reader Recommended
Best Happy Hour
redwhite+bluezz Reader Recommended
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Reader Recommended
Best Ice Cream / Yogurt / Gelato
21 Choices Frozen Yogurt Reader Recommended
Best Indian Food
All India Café Winner
Akbar Indian Cuisine Reader Recommended
Best Italian Food
Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana Winner
Best Japanese / Sushi
Kabuki Restaurant Winner
Sushi Roku Reader Recommended
Best Juice Bar
Jamba Juice Winner
Best Kid's Clothing
Jumping Jellyfish Winner
Best Live Music - Bar / Club
Bar Celona Winner
redwhite+bluezz Reader Recommended
Best Live Music Venue
Levitt Pavilion - Memorial Park Winner
Best Mediterranean
Café Santorini Winner
Best Movie Theater
Gold Class Cinemas Reader Recommended
Best Nail Salon
Dashing Diva Reader Recommended
Best Outdoor Dining
Café Santorini Winner
La Grande Orange Café Reader Recommended
Best Place to Dance
Club Menage Winner
Best Place to Go on a First Date
Old Pasadena Reader Recommended
Best Place to Play Billiards
Jake's Billiards Winner
Q's Billiards Reader Recommended
Barney's Beanery Reader Recommended
Best Place to Watch Big Game
Barney's Beanery Winner
IX-Tapa Cantina Reader Recommended
Lucky Baldwins Pub Reader Recommended
Best Realtor
  Ann-Marie Villicana - Dilbeck Realtors Winner
Best Restaurant
Kabuki Restaurant Winner
Best Restaurant Staff
La Grande Orange Café Reader Recommended
Best Smoke / Tobacco Shop
Cigars by Chivas Winner
Best South American Food
Choza Mama Peruvian Cuisine Reader Recommended
Best Spanish Food
Bar Celona Winner
La Luna Negra Reader Recommended
Best Stationery
Paper Source Reader Recommended
Best Tattoo / Piercing
  Prix Body Adornment Reader Recommended
Best Tea House
Chado Tea Room Winner
Scarlet Tea & Fine Dining Reader Recommended
Best Vegetarian Food
Green Earth Vegan Cuisine Reader Recommended
Best Vietnamese Food
Saigon Noodle Restaurant Winner
Best Wine Selection
Vertical Wine Bistro Winner
redwhite+bluezz Reader Recommended
Best Women's Clothing
Elisa B. Winner
Onesipkim Reader Recommended

 

 


 

 

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