Covid isn’t gone. Neither is RSV or the flu. But after years of living in a state of social isolation, we are (as the Swifties would say) never ever going back to that level of fear again. (We hope!)
These days, we wash our hands. We get our shots. And we go to group events — to football games, baseball games, concerts and (yes!) parades! On Jan. 1, an estimated one million people from around town, and around the world, will line the streets of Pasadena for the 135th Rose Parade.
And, after they cheer the floats rolling by, along with the marching bands and equestrian units, they’ll need something to eat. Luckily, Pasadena is one of the best restaurant cities in the world — a global metropolis, with a globe’s worth of cuisines.
Where to eat? The choice approaches the uncountable. But some of our favorites are…
Aro Latin
1019 Mission St., South Pasadena; 626-799-9400, www.arolatin.com
A reminder that there’s more to the cooking south of the border than the dishes of Northern Mexico.
Bistro 45
45 Mentor Ave., Pasadena; 626-795-2478, www.bistro45.com
Robert Simon’s longtime flagship restaurant, a destination for those looking for fine dining, in a casual setting.
Bone Kettle
67 N. Raymond Ave., Old Pasadena; 626-795-5702, www.bonekettle.com
A tasty wonder from Singapore, offering madcap bowls of broth, beef and so much more.
Buca di Beppo
80 W. Green St., Old Pasadena; 626-792-7272, www.bucadibeppo.com
If you’ve got a group, and the group is very hungry, this Italian red sauce big portion destination, with dishes made to be shared with many, is a major crowd-pleaser.
Dog Haus Biergarten
93 E. Green St., Old Pasadena; 626-683-0808, www.doghaus.com
Indoor and outdoor, this super casual beer and dog hangout offers just that — exotic wieners, and crafty local beers, with the big game on the big screens.
Gus’s Barbecue
808 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena; 626-799-3251, www.gussbbq.com
A longtime favorite, offering classic ’que right off the…
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