Modern bistro Bar Chelou is now open in Pasadena, bringing clam toasts, morcilla “cigars,” a vegetarian take on steak au poivre, and boudin blanc with Japanese curry to the space next to the historic ...

The Pasadena Playhouse’s eclectic new bistro delivers on its name, which translates in French to “strange” or “unexpected.” Since January, Bar Chelou has produced some of L.A.’s most exciting cooking, ...

Chelou translates from French as "weird," "strange," "unexpected" or "dodgy." It's a call to individualism, and some surprise. (Dino Kuznik / For The Times) After you've devoured toast covered with ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. Rankin says several factors contributed to his decision to ...

Rainbow trout in garlic chive pil pil sauce, a signature at Bar Chelou, can be found until the restaurant's final day of service, Feb. 16. (Dino Kuznik / For The Times) Bar Chelou garnered local and ...

After two years of service, Pasadena’s beloved award-winning restaurant Bar Chelou, will close its doors on Sunday, Feb. 16. “We are saddened to have to share some news with you,” said a post on the ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. Rankin’s return comes full circle tonight with the opening ...

As the local dining scene continues to get more national recognition, including the addition of the Michelin Guide in 2023 and a consistently strong showing in the James Beard Award semifinals, more ...

Late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude influenced the dramatic drapery around this restaurant in Pasadena, California, designed by Los Angeles studio Lovers Unite. Natural muslin is draped around Bar ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A former Los Angeles-area chef whose Bar Chelou was named one of the best 12 new restaurants in America in 2023, will team up with Hop Alley in Denver ...

Modern bistro Bar Chelou is now open in Pasadena, bringing clam toasts, morcilla "cigars," a vegetarian take on steak au poivre, and boudin blanc with Japanese curry to the space next to the historic ...

After you’ve devoured toast covered with shelled clams and near-molten leeks alongside a few intricately garnished plates of vegetables, and tried not to fill up completely on trout and pork chop ...