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- JJoeLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe've been to a few spots in the area for Valentine's Day now and this was by far the best. Our server knocked it out of the park, the filet mignon was melt-in-your-mouth good, and the affogato she got made me jealous, which is saying something because the tiramisu I had was perfect. We both left happy.More infoCelestinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena•4.7
- LLorenzoLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoMaribel was our server and she was amazing! She guided my partner and I as this was our first time dining here and gave us great recommendations. I would definitely come here again. Great experience and enjoyed Maribel’s attentiveness!More infoLe Grand PasadenaPrice: Moderate• American• Pasadena•4.1
- EElizabethLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoI had a great time with my partner, she ordered the best food and I had the best meat I have ever tasted in my entire. So glad I made reservations for this place. Will definitely come back.More infoMalbec - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Argentinean• Pasadena•4.8
- LLuisLas Vegas •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had a fantastic Valentine's Day lunch. Eric, our server, made our afternoon very enjoyable. He was a pleasure and very attentive to our needs. We were among the first guests for the day and what I noticed was that as staff was arriving they were genuinely happy to see each other. That is important because that is projected on to the customers also. It was easy to tell that they enjoyed their work, and they came together as a team to make our afternoon most enjoyable.More infoFleming's Steakhouse - PasadenaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Pasadena•4.6
- JJennyLos Angeles •6 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoOur server, Yasmine, was absolutely phenomenal. My friend and I look forward to tea at the Huntington Library every time, but it was made significantly better having Yasmine. She was so attentive and personable; it felt like she was celebrating with us. The food was delicious! Some standouts were the Lamb sandwich, the cucumber, and the truffle mushroom (an accommodation for my friend’s shellfish allergy). We’ve tried many teas across LA, but the Huntington’s is #1.More infoThe Huntington's Rose Garden Tea RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• South Pasadena•4.7
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Known as a mission city, San Gabriel is an artistic town where people love creativity and innovation. The food is a part of the entire scene with American fusion leading the way. Duck hash is made from duck confit, apricots, and chile jam and served at many of the American restaurants near the Cordova-style mission entrance. Mediterranean foods are a welcome addition to the area's diverse cuisine options with choices like spaghetti squash casserole with caramelized onions, organic tomatoes, zucchini and freshly made mozzarella cheese. Italian is another favorite, featured at fine dining establishments where you can get authentic handmade pasta and other provincial dishes.
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