The best new restaurants in Pasadena

This week's recommendations include Bar Chelou and Le Chateau de Tien Tao, my two new favorite restaurants in Pasadena.
Jenn Harris • Los Angeles Times • February 27, 2023
I’ve lived most of my life in Pasadena, a sprawling suburb northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It’s where Julia Child and Jackie Robinson lived for a time, where the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl are held every year. And it’s home to the...
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