Cha Redefine - Pasadena

Cha Redefine - Pasadena

Pasadena  

If you are looking for a quality tea place in Pasadena, this is the place. I tried 4 teas, I absolutely loved fresh strawberry cloudy, it has avocado form on top. So good. Another favorite is Rose jade cha. It has a strong rose flavor and very refreshing. If you want something light, this is the one. 

From left: Rose jade cha / Sri Lanka ceylon cha latte / Strawberry cloudy / Lychee chappuccino

 

 

Cha Redefine
20 Union St #110,
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 460-8448
 

https://charedefine.com/ 
 

https://www.yelp.com/biz/cha-redefine-pasadena-2

 

 

 

 

 

The Raymond 1886 - Pasadena

The Raymond 1886 - Pasadena

Pasadena  

The Raymond 1886 introduces new executive chef Jason Francisco and pastry chef Mignon Jones, along with new fall dinner & dessert menus! Everything was creative and beautifully plated. They also have nice cozy back patio.


About Chef Jason Francisco- While attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas, Francisco worked at CUT Las Vegas, from internationally-renowned Michelin-starred restauranteur Chef Wolfgang Puck, while simultaneously staging at Michelin Starred Alize Restaurant at the Palms Hotel, and two Michelin-Starred Alex by Chef Alessandro Stratta. Francisco subsequently earned himself the enviable position working directly under Michelin-starred Chef David Myers (Sona, Hinoki and the Bird) at Comme Ça Las Vegas where he stayed until Chef Myers left and the restaurant closed its doors. Francisco then made his way to Los Angeles where he trained under Michael Cimarusti at two Michelin-starred restaurant Providence as they developed the menu for the Pesce from the EATALY Group where Francisco worked as Chef de Cuisine.

1/2 dozen oysters $20 - green apple & peach mignonette, kaffir lime & lemongrass 

Peruvian Scallops $15 -  wakame, salmon caviar, green apple & peach mignonette, petite mustard frills & kelp oil 

Hummus $17- Sundried tomatoes, farro tabbouleh, kale, pomegranate jus, pita 

Grilled octopus $18 - chorizo dust, bell pepper puree, squid ink sabayon, crispy potatoes & herb salad

Crab cakes $18 -Canadian snow crab, banana leaves & remoulade

Bone Marrow (limited availability) $20 - Roasted veal bone, crispy kale, marmalade, dijon, toast

Daily special shrimp Fra Diavolo $34 

Bone in ribeye $59 - 20oz chargrilled, pumpkin seed pesto, root veggies

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice $9 -  with pumpkin spice latte panna cotta, caramel rum sauce, orange crumble, crushed pepita brittle 

Bone Marrow Crème $10 -  butterscotch pot de crème, thyme shortbread cookies, vanilla cashews strawberry compote & bacon bits 

Closed Mondays
Brunch: Saturday – Sunday 9am – 2:30pm
Lunch: Tuesday – Friday 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner: Tuesday – Sunday 5:30pm -10pm
Happy Hour: Tuesday – Friday 4pm – 6pm

The Raymond 1886
1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue,
Pasadena, California 91105
(626) 441-3136

https://www.theraymond.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-raymond-1886-pasadena

Bone Kettle - Pasadena

Bone Kettle - Pasadena

Pasadena  

I had media tasting here, at Bone Kettle back in November.
Bone Kettle brings the bold flavors of Southeast Asia to Old Town Pasadena. Enjoy delicious family recipes of slow-cooked bone broth, small plates, desserts and drinks. The menu was inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asia executed with techniques and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Bone Kettle’s bone broth is made using time-honored cooking techniques and fresh, ingredients reflective of Southeast Asian traditions, made by boiling beef in filtered water with onions, garlic, ginger and a specific to Bone Kettle mix of dried spices, for 36 hours.

I got to taste salad, kroket, dumplings, chicken, tartare, fritters, etc.

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This is their famous bone broth, it was super tasty!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxQDv3yqajs

Bone Kettle 
67 N Raymond Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 795-5702

Open 7 days a week: 11:30am - 2:30pm / 5pm - 9:30pm

Parking:  Valet parking on Raymond & Holly. 90 mins parking on Raymond & Walnut.

https://bonekettle.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/bone-kettle-pasadena

Grand Opening! Crackin' Kitchen - Pasadena

Grand Opening! Crackin' Kitchen - Pasadena

Pasadena  

Crackin' Kitchen is now open in Pasadena. I was here for pre-opening tasting. The menu was developed by Michelin-starred chef Takeshi Omae. Unique and playful, this Hawaiian-Cajun concept brings dining to a whole new level. Using locally sourced ingredients for its signature sauces.

Drink menu

menu

Here's the tasting menu I had

Housemade sodas, watermelon / ginger / guava.

I also tried passion fruit but ginger was the best. 

Seafood platter - Oysters / ahi poke / shrimp cocktails / lomi lomi salmon / crab

Everything was really tasty, but crab was super good!

Guava soy chicken wings

Chowder fries 

Hawaiian beers!

Portobello mussel pots - I like this pot better than Thai pot.

Thai mussel pots

Ultimate combo - A must try signature dish

From left to right:

Red - crackin' kitchen cajun, using Hawaiian chili

White - Maui onion based, lemon butter

Black - Hawaiian cacao and cracked black pepper

I liked red but I think I like white the best.

And here's the signature Sweet Art dessert

The server will draw at the table

Michelin-starred chef Takeshi Omae

Crackin' Kitchen
115 E Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA 91105

 (626) 714-7227

Lunch:Mon-Fri:11:30AM-2:30PM
Dinner:Sun-Thur:4:30PM-10:00PM
Fri-Sat: 4:30OM-11:00PM
Sat-Sun Brunch: 11:00AM-4:00PM

http://crackinkitchen.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/crackin-kitchen-pasadena-2