The Pasadena Chamber has restarted our networking Luncheon Alliance and Breakfast Connection networking events. You can find information, sign up and pay ($5 for members, $10 for non-members) for the Luncheon Alliance by clicking here. For the Connection Breakfast please click here.
These are the Pasadena Chamber members we know are open and/or offering online or remote activities:
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BRUNCH IS BACK AT FOX’S! Neighborhood darling Fox’s Restaurant located at 2352 Lake Avenue in Altadena, will begin serving weekend brunch once again Saturdays and Sundays from 8 AM to 2 PM. On the menu? A little something for everyone from fluffy pancakes to avocado toast, Green Goddess Omelet and Eggs Benedict to house-cured corned beef hash and Fox’s Red Chili Chiliquiles. And, of course there will be brunch requisites like mimosas and soju bloody mary’s! Dine outside or for take-out call 626.798.0351 or order online, foxsaltadena.co
Beacon Media publisher of the Pasadena Independent has a special offer for Pasadena Chamber members in its Holiday Issue. Download the details here:
Become a child care provider-Child Care Services-Options For Learning. Steps to getting licensed. In California, the Department of 
Mobility Service Dogs-WCP would like to say a huge thank you to Molina Healthcare of California for honoring Janie Heinrich as part of the 2020 Molina Community Champion Awards. Janie chose MSD-WCP as the nonprofit organization to receive a $5,000 grant and her service dog Beckett got to receive the check from John Kotal, the president of Molina Healthcare this week.
The Salvation Army hosts its Virtual Kettle Kick Off breakfast meeting. We will still have Fritz Coleman as our MC and Lisa Guerrero as our Keynote speaker, but the entire meeting will be virtual. This meeting is still going to be an important fund raiser for The Salvation Army in Pasadena, and we hope that you will participate and support us. The event will be held November 20th online, also this year’s meeting will be held at 8:00am rather than 7:00am which has been our tradition. You will have to preregister for this event so the invitation link can be sent to you and your guests. Please go to our website and register yourself and your guests: http://rb.gy/0ace4l
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara hosts an Insurance Diversity Summit on November 12th and 13th. Get moer information and sign up here: https://whova.com/web/aids_201907/
Thanksgiving made easy. Let the culinary team at the Pasadena Convention Center deliver a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner right to your door with all the trimmings.Available for pick up or delivery on Wednesday, November 25th . All orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 18th. Place Your Order Today
This year, Boston Court Pasadena’s annual New Play Reading Festival goes virtual on November 14 at 10:00AM and 4:00PM. Catch four readings of works-in-progress as they're presented for the first time ever without having to leave your home. Save your spot and RSVP for this free event at bostoncourtpasadena.org.
The University Club of Pasadena has launched a new website! Explore all the Club has to offer at universityclubpasadena.com. You can 
Join The Raymond 1886 as they offer a special promotion with Chef Paul Shoemaker, who will be cooking up a Five-Day Staycation menu with a special six-course tasting menu. The Six-Course Staycation Tasting Menu is available for both outdoor patio dining and for takeout and delivery. November 10th through November 14th for Dinner Only. There will also be a special Wine & Cocktail Pairing! $85 Per Person - Outdoor Patio Dine-In. $65 Per Person - Takeout & Delivery. (626) 441 3136. www.theraymond.com.
Spend $250 or more in a single day at The Paseo to receive a family four-pack of tickets to The Elf on the Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey! Email valid receipts, totaling $250 or more, from a one-day trip to our stores and restaurants, with a date mark of November 7 – December 5, 2020. Include your full name and mailing address, and email to promotions@thepaseopasadena.com within two days of purchase. While supplies last. One redemption per household for the promotional period. Voucher cannot be redeemed for cash. Additional tickets may be purchased at the time of redemption. Blackout dates may apply.
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Beck & Call has holiday ornaments you can personalize for your business or family. For information contact Jim Kiley | Sales Manager | 
The Pasadena Police Foundation is hosting its annual breakfast virtually with Pasadena’s Chief of Police, John E. Perez at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020. The event is intended to give residents, members of the business and non-profit community, and friends an opportunity to hear about the current goals and accomplishments of the Pasadena Police Department (PPD). The Police Foundation’s Annual Breakfast is also an opportunity to see first-hand how the Foundation fulfills its mission to support the planning, development, and implementation of programs and activities of the Department and vital programs such as, the Kids Safety Academy, the Junior Public Safety Academy, the Explorer Program, the Police K-9 Unit and resources to enhance community safety. This year COVID-19 has had a signifigant impact on the education of local youth. This year with the switch to online learning many local students are being left behind and will be more likely to drop out of school and not countinue their education. Chief Perez has made it a focus of the department to work to make sure that the local pasadena students are able to continue to participate in their classes and progrees in their education. This year's virtual breakfast will raise funds to aid in this effort. Silent Auction Items: Ride-along in Pasadena Police Patrol car; Ride-along in Pasadena Police Helicopter; Lunch at Athenaeum; Foursome with Cart at Brookside; Dancook Charcoal Grill; Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Gift Basket. Register here: https://www.betterunite.com/PasadenaPoliceFoundation-pasadenapolicefoundations2020virtualchiefsbreakfast
Young and Healthy has expanded its FREE COVID testing. Some fast facts: To start, the clinic will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays. While you may be asked to provide an insurance card (including Medi-Cal or Medi-Care) there will be no out of pocket costs for anyone. If you have no insurance---no worries, it will be free for those folks as well. These will be mouth swab tests. Young children can be tested as long as the can cough when asked. Test results will be back within 24-48 hours. There will be an ability to pre-register but it is not necessary----walk ups are just fine. Please call Young & Healthy @ 626 795-5166 if you have questions. Here is the flyer:
City of Pasadena Selects National CORE for Proposed Senior Affordable Housing: In a unanimous vote on Monday, October 19, the Pasadena City Council gave the approval to begin negotiations for the development of a senior affordable housing community on a city-owned parcel of land across from City Hall. The proposed development will provide 112 stunning apartment homes for low-income seniors with average affordability of 50 percent of the area median income, with 10 percent of the apartment homes set-aside for permanent supportive housing.
This year the 53 Annual Holiday Look In Home Tour is virtual, and that means that there are no lines, no scarce parking and the price is right. The yearly tour, to benefit our own Pasadena Symphony, will run from Dec. 5-Dec. 31. Attendees (viewers) will see four of Pasadena's distinct homes decorated in charming holiday style with extravagant floral pieces by four of Pasadena’s best florists. And, viewers may tune in as many times as they want to see every detail a second or third time. The event is orchestrated by the Women’s Committee of the Pasadena Symphony, all 70 of whom are volunteers and in the past, 100 per cent of the proceeds went to support the Symphony and its musicians. In past years, the benefit tour tickets were $40 per person, but to thank Pasadena for our long and successful run, the price is waved this year … or viewers may choose to make a donation. The link through the Pasadena Symphony/Holiday Look In website, opens Dec. 5, 2020.
Chef Tony Lancaster is officially opening a POP Up Restaurant on our Elegant Patio at The Romanesque Room of Pasadena located at the Historic Green Hotel at 50 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91105. We will be open until further notice on Friday and Saturday night for dinner from 5-9 and brunch on Sunday from 10-2. We would be honored if you would once again come support us and dine with us soon. As we are unknown as a restaurant this will need our community of family and friends to come out and please share the news and menus to anyone that loves food! If you can make reservations we will have a table waiting for you. CDC asks that no tables larger than 6 unless immediate family. Please call Ann at 909-455-5889 to make reservations.
Giana Korth is a Pasadena native and founding member of Tampon Tribe. Tampon Tribe has expanded their Personal Care offerings even further to cover all PPE needs at your home, workplace, POD, school, business, etc. HEPA Air Purifiers, Space Sanitizing Mister, Extreme Ionic Humidifier, Masks - 3PLY, KN95, super comfy cloth masks, Kid's Masks, Desk Guards, Sanitizing Wipes, Black Nitrile Gloves, ...Looking for something else?? Just email me and we'll source it for you! Per LACDPH's latest ventilation guidelines, we have three of the best air purifiers/air cleaners on the market --> Extreme HEPA Air Purifiers Per the CDC's latest guidelines for schools & universities, Desk Guards are more important than ever in preventing the spread of COVID. We have amazing clear folding desk guards that are sturdy, portable, easy-to-clean, light-weight and affordable! Available on Amazon and through our website. **Check out our Full PPE Catalog for Schools. As parents, educators, and personal care professionals, we know how important premium, safe and effective products are. As a US FDA-certified and licensed LA business we hold your wellness and safety as our key priority. With a lifetime of industry experience, our mission is to enable access to products that keep everyone safe. We rigorously test all of our products and manufacture them to the world's highest certification standards. We use them with our families, so you can trust using them with yours. Navigating today's challenging circumstances is difficult. We're here to help and give you total peace of mind! For bulk orders and any questions, please contact Giana Korth at giana.korth@tampontribe.com.
Join us for the Seventh Annual Fire Boot Classic: Fire Family Foundation is an amazing organization that provides much needed support to the fire family 
While the Hammer Museum and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens await state and county public health approvals to safely reopen their galleries for Made in L.A. 2020: a version, Angelenos can get a preview of the biennial via two artist projects located around the city. The exhibition catalog, which showcases newly commissioned interventions made by artists specifically for the page and functions as another “version” of the exhibition, is also available. Made in L.A. 2020: a version, the fifth iteration of the Hammer’s biennial exhibition highlighting the practices of artists working throughout greater Los Angeles, is cocurated by Myriam Ben Salah and Lauren Mackler, with the Hammer’s Ikechukwu Onyewuenyi as assistant curator of performance. All 30 artists included in Made in L.A. 2020: a version will be represented at both the Hammer and The Huntington—in two versions that make up the whole—with select off-site and online interventions in between. The exhibition’s opening date is dependent on Los Angeles County guidance allowing museums to reopen to the public, in keeping with the State of California’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy.” Updates about exhibition dates will be shared via the Hammer website and The Huntington website.
Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA) will host its “Virtual” BINGO FUNdraising Event on November 22, 2020 to raise funds for its multi-disciplinary therapeutic services for children with developmental challenges. PCDA is one of the largest known agencies for client volume, number of services we provide, and the number of clinical employees, in the United States that utilizes the DIR therapy model. PCDA serves over 1,000 children with developmental challenges with their multi-disciplinary programming each year. PCDA has selected the Sunday before Thanksgiving, the eve of National Games and Puzzles Week, to host their virtual Bingo FUNdraising event. In lieu of their annual gala, this style of event fits the moment and can be inclusive of their larger community of supporters,This family inclusive event is open to the public. Please consider supporting the children and families of PCDA while playing “BINGO” winning prizes and having fun on Sunday, November 22, 2020 starting at 3:45pm. To purchase your “Family Fee” to participate, or become an event sponsor, please visit our event website: http://bit.ly/pcdabingo
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COVID-19 Safety Compliance Certificate Program for business owners and employees in Los Angeles County. A program for Los Angeles County businesses currently permitted to operate to voluntarily self-certify that they are fully implementing the required COVID-19 Protocols from the Los Angeles Department of Public Health (Public Health). This process will help business owners follow the required Protocols and maintain their operations with as much safety as possible for their staff, customers, and visitors. The COVID-19 Safety Compliance Certificate is not required, but it is recommended. It will demonstrate to the public that your business is complying with required Protocols. Read More
Pathways College Presents: Career Development Webinars: Join us for weekly discussions in important topics that will help prepare you for college and work life. To register to one of these webinars please contact William Mendoza at (626)-993-4072 or email him at WMendoza@pathwayscollege.org. Marketing Yourself 9/29/2020 | 6PM; Resume Writing & Interview Skills 10/6/2020 | 6PM; Financially Preparing for College 10/13/2020 | 6PM; Professional Communication 10/20/2020 | 6PM
Pasadena Heritage is proud to present Preservation Pasadena: Craftsman to Modern, a reimagining of our signature event, Craftsman Weekend. For 28 years, Craftsman Weekend has welcomed visitors from across Southern California and beyond to explore Pasadena's rich tapestry of Craftsman architecture. This year we are embracing the opportunity to make Pasadena's architectural treasures more accessible to a wider audience with a broader scope, and are expanding our offerings with a virtual celebration from November 6 to 15!
Kaiser Permanente’s latest efforts include the launch of a public health campaign emphasizing the importance of keeping up with behaviors that stop the spread of COVID-19. Our message, “Together We Thrive,” features our health care professionals as expert voices, reinforcing the actions we all still need to take to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Masters Series – Lifelong Learning Goes Virtual at the Pasadena Senior Center. Then and Now with Michael Genovese: November 17, 24, and December 1 , $38 Members, $45 Non-members. Michael A. Genovese, Political Science professor at Loyola Marymount University, returns to Masters Series with a three lectures: a two-part series highlighting the culture and politics of America in 1960, the year the Pasadena Senior Center opened (Nov. 17 & 24), and a non-partisan analysis of the 2020 November elections (December 3). Information at www.PasadenaSeniorCenter.org or contact Annie Laskey at (626) 685-6702 or AnnieL@PasadenaSeniorCenter.org. Download the flyer here:
The Pasadena Senior Center offers a full lineup of classes for members. Now they will be available to non-members as well. Residency in Pasadena is not required. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 30 classes for adults ages 40 and older are offered online via Zoom. Online fall classes include the following: Art and Joy of Sewing, Ballroom Dancing (Solo),Ballroom Line Dancing (Solo), BollyX LIT, Chair Aerobics, Creative Writing,French, Making Sense of the News, Pep Up Your Life, Pilates, Qigong and Tai Chi, Spanish, Strength Training, Tap, Watercolor, Advanced Watercolor, Yoga, and Zumba Gold. Register no later than Friday, Oct. 9, at www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org. The cost of each course ranges from $40 to $85 for Pasadena Senior Center members and $50 to $95 for non-members. Scholarships for low-income seniors are available on a limited basis. Download the flyer here:
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Eagle Star Security has a screening thermometer that can help you screen customers and staff so you can more safely reopen your business. Download the flyer here: |
Since November 2010, NOOR has hosted thousands of events for the community in Pasadena. Readers of Pasadena Weekly have chosen NOOR as Best of Pasadena nine years in a row (2010-2019). NOOR is certified for both ServSafe Re-Opening Guidance and Delivery: COVID-19 Precautions and is following the strictest health standards for preparing meals in its’ commercial kitchen. Our catering team are provided with protective masks and gloves and receive a body temperature check prior to beginning their shift. NOOR’s kitchen is also equipped with a medical-grade filtration HEPA Air Purifier system to provide a safe environment for preparing meals.
Law firm Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo are offering free webinars for small to medium sized businesses about issues related to Coronavirus and the workplace. These webinars will focus on the coming aftershocks of managing the continuity of business operations, proper implementation of new procedures & policies, keeping your workforce productive, all while trying to limit organizations’ liability. Click here to register
Ooma Office is the simplest to use, easiest to install, best value business phone for any size business. You can automate calls. Answer business calls from our app, not your personal phone number. And with our flat service rate of $19.95/user/month, you can potentially save hundreds a month. Interested in learning more? Set up a free personalized demo today and receive a $20 Amazon eGift Card! Contact Tony.White@ooma.com or 747-221-1339.
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Pasadena’s own Craft Distillery takes a Gold and a Silver for Gin in London Competition. Stark Spirits Skyline Gin wins Gold (92 points). Stark Spirits 
Pasadena's Pie 'N Burger was recognized as one of the iconic burgeer restaurants in the US by the Wall Street Journal. Here is the story: https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-best-burgers-an-essential-guide-11597432808
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Brookside Golf Course would like to hear from you! Please tell us your feedback since we have re-opened with the new COVID-19 restrictions in place. Click on the survey link to submit your responses. Thank you for your support. CLICK HERE
"In these challenging times, we thought we would share this you and your family. Let make it a fun for our children since they now need to wear masks too." From Options for Learning.
Hoving Home is a faith-based residential addiction recovery program for women. Through our holistic recovery program, we help women heal from the common root causes of drug and alcohol addiction (trauma, abuse, abandonment, and neglect). We provide the ability to develop emotional skills and tools for healthy, stable family relationships. We also provide the professional skills and tools needed for success and help develop a concrete path to financial stability and self-sufficiency, forever changing the trajectory of their lives and lives of those who rely on them. 82% of our graduates never return to their former self-destructive lifestyles. These graduates go on to raise their families in this new way of life and break the intergenerational cycle of abuse, neglect and addiction. We need your help please. You can make a difference and make a direct impact on the women we serve by:Choose us as your charity of choice in the Amazon Smile program, at no cost to you.Give us your financial support to continue providing our services free of charge to those unable to pay.Choose us as your annual local charity in Destination- Pasadena, CA. Corporate Bed Sponsorships are also available (any amount would help). Help make a difference in the lives of the broken and give to the Hoving Home
The Pasadena Symphony announces the launch of a phased return to concerts with Pasadena Presents, a series of four performances running October 17 – November 14, 2020. In order to adapt to guidelines set forth by local and state authorities, Pasadena Presents will serve as a new, intimate concert experience that will feature guest artists and musicians from the orchestra in a socially distanced concert setting. Curated and hosted by Music Director David Lockington, each concert will feature a renowned soloist performing a concerto in recital, followed by an ensemble of Pasadena Symphony musicians performing chamber music works. Current ticketholders and subscribers will be invited to transfer their current tickets directly to the Pasadena Presents series. Single tickets will be made available as inventory allows. The orchestra will also offer a membership to view the series online. For information, ticketing options and updates on Pasadena Presents, please visit http://www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org/ or call (626) 793-7172.
New Chamber member Odyssey Games (at the old Game Empire location) is L.A.'s premier complete gaming retailer and event venue! We carry Board Games, Puzzles, Pokemon, Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer 40k, Magic the Gathering, Party Games, Miniatures, Paint, Hobby Supplies, and more!! We also have a large gaming room for your gaming needs. Follow us on facebook for the most up to date information: https://www.facebook.com/OdysseyGamesPasadena. Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. 1795. E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106. 626-817-9522. www.odysseygamesco.com
Distance can’t stop us from caring. Hyatt Place Pasadena is proudly welcoming and caring for individuals and groups that are essential workers. Driven by our purpose to care for people so they can be their best, it’s always a priority to care for our community-now more than ever. The “Good Neighbor” rate of $109 plus tax is available to assist essential professionals. Valid at the Hyatt Place Pasadena through December 27, 2020. Rates are based on availability. How to Book: To reserve individual rooms, book through HyattPlacePasadena.com and follow these steps: Visit HyattPlacePasadena.com; Under Corporate or Group Code, enter Corporate Code: 48775; If available, the Good Neighbor Rate will populate; Upon check-in, guests should be prepared to 
Distance Learning Support for School Age, Full-Day Kindergarten Program Open to 5 years old - 12 years old at Kiddie Academy of Pasadena at 169 N Halstead St, Pasadena, CA 91107. 1-626-606-2800. https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/pasadena/
In appreciation of its business customers, the U.S. Postal Service announces a USPS Loyalty Program designed to help smaller businesses. The program launched nationally Aug. 1. Registered business users of USPS Click-N-Ship will earn credits by purchasing postal products they are already using for their shipping needs. Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express postage purchased online through Click-N-Ship will generate credits that can then be applied to future purchases of these products. Existing business accounts will be auto-enrolled in the program. Business customers will earn $40 in credits for every $500 spent on Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express postage through Click-N-Ship. There is no limit to how many credits the business customer can earn. Once received, users can apply their credits to subsequent purchases of Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express directly in the shipping cart when they check out. Credits expire one year from the date of issuance.
Huntington Hospital is experiencing a shortage of blood neceessary to keep patients alive and healthy. Download the flyer and join me in calling to makle an appointment.
Elements Dance Space is currently "open" online for all youth dance and adult fitness classes. We welcome all levels of Dancers and Fitness enthusiasts! Visit our site at www.elementsdancespace.com for more information and a listing of our online LIVE classes. Follow us on our Instagram for all the latest up to date information. @elementsdancespace
As COVID-19 continues to spread without discrimination across the country, cancer patients are more vulnerable than ever, as they face unique clinical, social, and financial disadvantages. In these challenging times, cancer patients look to the Society as a trusted partner, and it's essential for us to deliver targeted, local emergency response to meet their specific needs.Typically, during the American Cancer Society's Galas and Balls, generous supporters would raise their paddles high to fund our mission. Now, we humbly ask you to raise your hands virtually in support of the following efforts.Robin Hall Robin.hall@cancer.org (626) 243.5608 | m: (323) 747.2666.
Pacific PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for Elderly) celebrated their one-year anniversary July 1st ! Pacific PACE opened July 1, 2019 and serves seniors in Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank and surrounding communities. Pacific PACE provides comprehensive medical and social support services to seniors to help them continue living in their homes and communities. It’s literally a “one-stop” shop for all their healthcare. Especially now, during COVID 19, PACE is the best program to keep seniors safe in their homes and ward off isolation and loneliness – we do that with our “Home PACE” model of telehealth and still provide home care services when needed. Here’s how Pacific PACE is delivering exceptional care during COVID 19: Participants are receiving Telehealth visits, weekly meal deliveries, in home support, transportation to necessary specialty medical appointments and receive their medications delivered directly to their homes. The interdisciplinary team of health professionals meet weekly to discuss and plan for the care of each participant. Welbe Health has delivered to each participant, GrandPad Tablets, free of charge!Learn more about GrandPad Technology and how easy it is to use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO5f2uEhQxI We want to thank the community for welcoming us with open arms! If you want to learn more about the Pacific PACE program, how to become a partner, or have someone you feels could benefit from our program, we’d love to hear from you.Please call us today at (800) 851-0966. We would love to hear from you!
The health and safety of our travelers, employees, and all Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) users is our top priority. Stepping up efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, two PPE vending machines have been installed in both Terminals A and B, making personal protective equipment readily available by all users of the Airport.
May Catering has a new family style menu with new pricing:
John Wells Golf Shop at Brookside Golf Club is OPEN! Current Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 7 days a week! Our pro shop is open for Retail and Golf Lessons! Please see our website for information on private golf lessons with our PGA Professionals. John Wells Golf Shop Brookside Golf Club 1133 Rosemont Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103 (626)796-8151 www.brooksidegolfshop.com
New member Pasadena Motor Cars is your one-stop-shop solution for all your automotive, bodywork, and auto detailing needs. We are family owned with over four decades of experience as ASE master certified with factory/dealer experience from companies such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Mercedes Benz, and BMW to name a few. We have taken serious and responsible measures to do our part and support our customers, vendors and associates during the pandemic. Social distancing, cleanliness and disinfecting of our facility throughout the day, with hand sanitizing stations and masks on personnel to ensure safety, ease and comfort for all. You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @PasadenaMotorCars and see our reviews on Yelp! www.pasadenamotorcars.com 626.449.6686
Corcoran Bookkeeping and Tax Services is still open and preparing taxes and accepting new clients. Please call Kathleen Corcoran ,EA at 626-398-0107 or e-mail her at corcorank@charter.net.
The Kensington Sierra Madre has an informative, exciting and supportive calendar of events for July. You can view them all by clicking here.
2020 is proving that access to accurate and timely information is more important than ever. That’s why more people are turning to NPR station KPCC on the radio and their website LAist to make informed decisions about the issues that affect Southern California and the world. If you’re a business, you can reach their audience as a corporate sponsor to promote your company and tell audience members about the service you provide. You could potentially reach hundreds of thousands of listeners on the air and visitors to their website. And you’ll be supporting KPCC and LAist as vital sources of local news and information. Check them out on the radio at 89.3 KPCC-FM and LAist.com. To learn more about becoming a corporate underwriter email at underwritinginfo@scpr.org or call 626-583-5235.
Shiro in South Pasadena is now open for dine-in service.
In an effort to offer valuable local video content about Pasadena to a broader audience, Pasadena Media has bolstered availability of their programming to viewers without a cable subscription. Viewers can now stream all four community television channels and access videos on-demand in high definition via the freePasadena Media app on three of the most popular Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming devices: Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. From anywhere in the world, viewers can now watch government programming like Pasadena City Council meetings, community-centric programs likeArroyo Live, educational programs fromPasadena City College and PUSD, as well as the popular and renowned daily news program, Democracy Now.
Bickley Printing Company now offers banner printing. FAX IMAC Copying Offset and Letterpress Printing Bindery; Calvin E. Smith, Owner (Family Owned Since 1946) Phone/FAX (626) 792‐6594. Email: pesmith6@earthlink.net Due to the pandemic, please call first 25 South fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105‐1905 (between Colorado Boulevard and Green Street) 90 Minutes Free Parking — Across the street in Parking Deck. Enter going East on Green Street or South on Raymond Avenue. Download the flyer here:
Worried about the COVID slide? According to a study put out by NWEA, students are expected to make only 70% of the progress in reading that they would normally achieve in a school year. Lindamood-Bell has been providing individualized live, online instruction since 2015! Our Learning Centers are online and ready to help children and adults learn to their potential. Lindamood-Bell'sresearch-validated instructional programs strengthen reading, comprehension, and math skills by developing the sensory-cognitive functions that form the foundation of learning. Please call the Pasadena center at 626-396-0865 for more information or check out our website at www.lindamoodbell.com.
To ensure we are taking the proper steps for our clients, MyImage Skin + Body MEdSpa has adjusted our scheduling structure to focus on social distancing by having no more than one client with only one employee at a time. Staff is equipped with personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of our clients. Our spa is closed to all walk-ins until further notice. We are appointment only Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm. Consultations are always FREE and ALL services are being provided. Call to find out about current promotions we have extended and added during these trying times. MyImage Skin + Body MedSpa, 119 West California Blvd. Pasadena CA, 91105; 888-955-4664
At Marriott's Residence Inn Pasadena Old Town we are committed to providing you, our valued customer, with a safe environment that aligns with expert protocols for working to defeat COVID-19. Consisting of in-house and outside experts in food and water safety, hygiene and infection prevention, and hotel operations, Marriott’s Cleanliness Council is redefining our cleaning and safety standards. The attached materials represent Marriott’s revised cleanliness procedures and protocols. We are sharing these with you today so that your teams are aware of the efforts we are undertaking to create safe spaces, safe meetings and events, and safe stays at Marriott hotels. We anticipate that these guidelines and protocols will evolve with public health and governmental recommendations. We continue to monitor and stay up-to-date on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which can be found here. Additionally, we encourage you to reference the most recent travel guidance at www.travelguidance.marriott.com Here is the info:
Learn to Code and Change the World! theCoderSchool Pasadena pasadena.thecoderschool.com, Silicon Valley’s #1 Coding School Program in Pasadena is now brought to you ONLINE for your safe learning. For beginners to advanced, Coding for kids & adults, Broad array of languages including Scratch, Python, Websites & Much More. Courses: 2:1 Coding Instruction, Online Summer Camps. Crazy fun camps include techtalks, design thinking, interactive games. Experienced Coaches. Develop Critical Thinking. Gain Confidence. Build Character. Be ready for the Future. Online promo for summer camps at https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/pasadena/#-camp-section. Free Trial Lessons offered. Contact Nicole at nchang@thecoderschool.com with any questions.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board recently approved $15.4 million in funds from the California Air Resources Board for the Replace Your Ride program. As part of the program, residents living in the District can receive up to $9,500 to purchase a newer and more fuel-efficient, including electric, vehicle at reduced cost, in exchange for retiring their older gas or diesel-burning vehicle. Applicants can also choose to scrap their older vehicle in exchange for a voucher that can be used for public transportation including Uber, Lyft, ridesharing and vanpooling. For a full list of requirements and to apply for free, please visit ReplaceYourRide.com and select the GetStarted tab.
Pasadena Magazine is putting together a special Pasadena Strong section in which advertisers could voice their support for the community and contribute financially at the same time. With 10% of all ad buys going to local charities supporting Covid19 relief support this is our way of giving back as a magazine and a brand. Download the flyer here:
Whitmore Rare Books is open to clients by appointment only, which can be booked online or by phone. Our shop is operating Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 and Saturday 10:00-5:00. We request that shopping appointments be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance for the health of clients and staff, to ensure that we can provide a pleasant and sanitary space. Masks are required for entry and must be worn at all times. We ask that all clients maintain a distance of 6’ or more when working with team members on their collections. We encourage clients to shop our online inventory and select curbside pickup or shipping whenever possible. WhitmoreRareBooks.com Phone: (626) 714-7720. Email: info@WhitmoreRareBooks.com
For 20 years, The Gabriella Foundation has been transforming lives and communities through the power of dance. As we all face the challenges of these extraordinary times, we realize that dance and movement have never been more important to the physical and emotional health of the inspiring youth we serve. With this in mind, we have found new ways to bring Everybody Dance! into the homes of our students and families - including 130 weekly Zoom ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern and tap classes, Tik Tok dance challenges, and the sharing of video dance classes with our school partners to support distance learning programs. With your support, Everybody Dance! will emerge from this crisis stronger and more vibrant!
Whether it be on campus or through Kidspace-At-Home, the museum provides play-based programs and activities, which promote curiosity, imagination, and exploration. These informal learning opportunities are critical for healthy child development. In addition to providing resources during this time of closure, we are also taking necessary steps to be well-prepared to re-open the campus when the time is right. However, without operational revenue, such as general admission, memberships, group visits, camps, and site rentals, we face significant financial challenges. Now, more than ever, we need your help to keep Kidspace strong! Show your love for Kidspace. Remember, EVERY gift will be matched dollar for dollar! DONATE TODAY
Virtual Studio is Pacific Crest’s program of online education in the performing arts. These include private lessons and a growing catalog of courses in webinar and master class formats. Private Lessons: Custom individual instruction with Pacific Crest educators, where you choose your level of intensity and set your goals. Whether you’re playing for fun, building your technical skills, or preparing for an audition or assignment — our private lesson program is for you. Register for a single lesson, or choose a six-pack or 12-pack. You choose the start date; you choose the end date. And you can renew as many times as you wish. Webinars: Exciting live trainings allow you to live chat directly with the expert while on the training. Some are stand-alone trainings, while others are multi-day. Pacific Crest webinars also include the webinar recording, slides, and bonus materials. Private coaching opportunities may also be available as part of your registration fee. Master Classes: Engaging sessions with experts in performing arts education and leadership. Pacific Crest master classes offer the experience of being in class, while participating from the comfort of your home. Like our webinars, some of these are stand-alone sessions. Others are multi-day “conferences.” Learn more at pacific-crest.org/vs
Express Employment Professionals in South Pasadena is a leading staffing provider helping job seekers find work with a wide variety of local businesses in the San Gabriel Valley area. Because we're locally owned, we live in and work in this community and have a vested interest in its success. We work with job seekers to help them find the right job for their skills and experience. Express Employment Professionals provides employment services and workforce solutions to employers throughout our community. Our vision is to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. Contact us today to get started on finding the right fit for you. 709 Fremont Ave, Suite A, South Pasadena, CA 91030, (626) 844-3562. <https://www.expresspros.com/southpasadenaca/>https://www.expresspros.com/southpasadenaca/ https://www.yelp.com/biz/express-employment-professionals-south-pasadena https://www.facebook.com/ExpressSouthPasadenaCA/ http://bit.ly/SthPsGgle
Huntington Association Management has continued to work ‘round the clock since mid-March. We assist nonprofits negotiate this health crisis by helping directors and boards of charities and business groups with timely communication to members and supporters. But that’s just the basics. We are designing ways to help nonprofits cut costs, retain membership, pivot to virtual meetings and seminar delivery, and strategize what the future of the organization may look like. We are even planning interesting virtual fundraisers and conferences. Time to reinvent. We focus on the nonprofit sector that may need assistance more than any other. Huntington Association Management www.associationmanagement.biz 26-292-1095 Contact: Patricia Rosengren
Right At Home Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley, In Home Care & Assistance is fully operational with our regular office hours, as we are defined as “essential services” to our clients, who rely on our care to provide care and support for daily essentials, such as: Meal preparation; Grocery Shopping; Transportation to medical appointments, pharmacy, errands (with caution and distancing during this time); Personal care (showering, bathing, hygiene); Companionship – which right now is key due to isolation and other factors that can affect the mental and physical health of our loved ones; Light housekeeping; Household support and assistance
Pinot's Palette offers online painting classes with take-home kits. The info is here: https://www.pinotspalette.com/pasadena
As today we start to reopen our businesses to the public, as per our state government, Paulie Technologies is running a special on security cameras for the month of May only, and at this great price orders must be in by May 15th, as supplies are sometimes shaky given or recent turbulent times. The 1080P Wifi Camera is installed for you at your place of business or home by securely connecting wirelessly to your home wifi, and is fully controlled and viewable on your iPhone or Android anywhere at any time. A highly recommended fully functional camera with Pan/Tilt/Zoom, with Night Vision, Motion Detection for recording on-demand Video with 2-way audio at a great price! Promo Offer includes. Physical Installation plus setup on your cell phone is included with each new 1080P fully-functional camera, all for only $125.00. Offer is good for the month of May only and order requests must be received by May 15thby calling 626-658-7556 or emailing spauli@paulitechnologies.com with your request. For more details visit: https://www.paulitechnologies.com/back-to-business-sale/ Best of luck everyone returning to work!!
Golf has resumed at Brookside Golf Club. Several new restrictions will be in place in order to keep our staff and patrons safe. Prior to booking your tee time please review these restrictions so there are no issues when you arrive to Brookside. BROOKSIDE COVID-19 GOLF RESTRICTIONS or BOOK A TEE TIME NOW
Chef Tony Lancaster and Hope Cafe and Catering offers low cost Curbside and Take Out from our Pasadena location Mon-Fri, limited menu but limited cost. Breakfast $5 Lunch $8 and Dinner $12 for Family Pack for 4 $40. You can also order groceries through Hope Cafe and Catering. http://www.hopecafeandcatering.com
The Pasadena Playouse started online classes in May. www.pasadenaplayhouse.org for info.
Vroman's Bookstore has a wide range on live, online events. Visit www.vromansbookstore.com for info.
HI Friends, since March 27, NOOR, has donated over 6,000 servings of our nutritious, plant-based soups to our local senior centers, foster homes and to anyone who stops by NOOR each Friday between 3pm-5pm. We have supported this program on our own and as the demand for donated meals continues to grow, we are asking our friends to support this community effort through donations and/or SHARING this post. Join us in taking care of each other. ❤️ #noorsoup https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-to-continue-to-feeding-our-community
Pasadena Kitchens is a family owned retail shop that specializes in major home appliance sales and install, appliance parts sales, and remodel. We also carry window and wall air conditioners, sinks, faucets, counter tops, tile, cabinetry and more. We will be open from 10am-2pm weekdays and 11am-3pm on Saturday during the COVID pandemic. Please be sure to call ahead of time to ensure your appliances or parts are in store before pick up. We are still doing deliveries and installations in-home as well as minor repairs. We will still assisting our customers by phone or by email during our normal business hours 10am-6pm weekdays and 11am-3pm on Sat. (626) 793-0641 Sales@pasadenakitchens.com https://pasadenakitchens.com/
Pasadena POPS is offering online concerts. For Play at Home with the POPS subscribe to our Youtube channel.
Gerry Rothschild (of Gerry Rothschild Band fame) can provide a concert on your block. No payment required, just tips and in introduction. Here's how it works (from the troubador's own email: Driveway concert on your block: 1 1/2 hour concert. I play for tips but have a sign with suggested tip $20.00. I’ll have a tip jar spaced away from me and I’ll also have my Venmo handle on a sign. The block will need a host. It’s up to the “host” to get the word out to everyone on the block. The more people who are able to attend makes it more worthwhile. “Host” will introduce me letting people know who I am and that I am a professional musician who is playing for tips. Please encourage them to tip and mention the suggested amount of $20.00. Below you will see what the host at the last one put out. Of course this is just an example. I need electricity at the “stage” location. I can’t play on grass. I play a wide variety of songs and will take requests and play them if I know them. Concerts are in late afternoon or evening but need to end at least 1hour before dark.
Mobility Works Pasadena is still open for business during this unique time we are experiencing. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM for sales, service, and rental. Saturday’s by appointment only between the hours of 9AM-1PM for sales. We are offering free home pick ups and delivery service to come see our wheelchair accessible vans or to get client’s existing wheelchair van serviced. If you have questions about the purchase, rental, or servicing of a wheelchair van, please give us a call directly at 626-584-8181. Also, you may check out our website for more information - https://www.mobilityworks.com/ Thank you and we look forward to assisting your mobility needs!
At Laura Acupuncture Clinic we remain open to help with non-Covid-19 issues. We want to do our part to help ease the load on Urgent and Hospital care facilities. During this time, we are keeping our regular hours (mostly by appointment) — including Remote Consultations and Home delivery of Traditional Chinese Medicinal herbs and teas. We are also taking many extra precautions to keep our staff and our patients safe, including spacing out appointments to isolate patients, taking temperatures, using masks, disinfecting and rotating rooms to keep them empty for at least 3 hours between use. Remote Consultations / Home Herbal Delivery If you prefer to avoid an office visit, or are experiencing symptoms, we offer remote consultations by phone appointment. Traditional Chinese Medicine has many Herbal combinations, and teas, to help alleviate symptoms and strengthen the immune system. We can discuss your personal situation and recommend possible herbal alternatives to help target your specific situation, or simply calm your nerves. We provide home delivery. Business Hours: M-F 10-6 pm, Sat 10-4 pm.
Due to the recent stay at home order and pandemic, local health community organization, Day One, is offering free COVID-19 healthy tips for Alcohol selling businesses. If you are interested in receiving a free poster please contact Ashley Carrasco at AshleyC@godayone.org.
We at Century Rooter Service and Plumbing are here for you, were open 24 hours a day every day! for service and emergencies. We are in this together. RemembetIf it dosen't flush we'll come in a Rush!
Citrust Insurance Agency is still open and assisting individuals and small businesses to ensure they have health coverage through this time. We also assist everyone who is facing financial hardship to apply for subsidies through the government to reduce their health insurance premiums. Please call Edsel D'souza/Jonathan Edewards at 310-717-3147.
Hearken Creative is still busy working on marketing projects for local and international clients, doing art direction (annual reports, newsletters, magazines) and crisis-related video marketing as well. Need help using video during the COVID-19 crisis to deliver your message? It’s not hard to film yourself and get the word out to potential customers. Call us! http://www.hearkencreative.com
We encourage everyone to support our retail members who are not able to be open by purchasing gift cards. Visit our directory listings for retail businesses here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/shopping-retail. Your support now may make the difference for these fellow Chamber member businesses.
Likewise, our beauty shops and salons are reopening. Many offer gift cards or would welcome hearing from their customers. Many also offer gift cards. Here is a link to our beauty and salon members: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/beauty-beauty-supplies-barbers
Fitness, Yoga and Wellness members are also struggling as they await the chance to re-open. Many are offering online instruction and support or have at-home kits you can purchase at significant discounts. You can find the list of our members in those categories here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/fitness-personal-training-services-yoga
Grocery stores and hardware stores remain essential businesses and can be open. Check for store hours before you go.
Cleaners and laundry services also remain open. Some, such as Bryan's, offer free delivery. You can find our member businesses here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/laundry-linen-cleaning-services
Also allowed under the Safer at Home regulations are junk hauling and home maintenance companies that service your plumbing, heating/air conditioning and more. You can find them here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/junk-removal and here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/heating-air-conditioning
FOR THOSE NEEDING ACTIVITIES or ENTERTAINMENT CHECK THESE:
NASA is putting together resources and activities with hands on material for all ages: https://science.nasa.gov/get-involved/nasaathome
Vroman's Bookstore has activities for kids (and adults, too) online. Click ere for info. Buy a gift card to support Croman's while the store is closed.
2. Virtual Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and more: flinging our virtual gates open wide and inviting you in to EXPLORE, LEARN, LISTEN, and feed your desire for knowledge and beauty. Check out our just-launched podcast series, The Collections, entertain the kids with paper doll Fanny Gray, or just chill with a relaxing visual holiday in the gardens! For kids, they have a downloadable paper doll: Print now and a background to color: Victorian interior
You can also enjoy the Huntington'sBotanical Collections Tours - Take a virtual stroll through more than 120 acres of The Huntington's renowned gardens and The Huntington Digital Library - The Huntington Library houses more than nine million items - a fraction of which is available in digitized form, including manuscripts, maps, photos, printed books, prints & ephemera, architectural projects, the Civil War and more.
Saybrook University’s Mind and Body Medicine department’s daily mindfulness meditation. Now that we all have to “Stay Safe at Home”, it can be lonesome and challenging. A daily meditation can help keep our mind centered and healthy in such trying times. The event starts at 9:15 am PDT for 15 minutes. Go to: https://www.gotomeet.me/LuannFortune/mindfulness-meditation-moments OR dial in using your phone: 1 866 899 4679 | Access Code: 195-157-605
The public is invited to explore the USC Pacific Asia Museum collections online at https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/directory/collection/.
The Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau has a photography guide to Pasadena. Want to get a nice walk (while maintaining social distancing) and maybe take some pretty photos. Click here for the guide.
RESTAURANTS
We have been highlighting our member restaurants in an effort to help them weather the COVID-19 edidemic and the required closures which are necessary to safeguard the wellbeing of all of us.
Many are still operating, but offering delivery, take-out and curb-side pick up. Please check with the restuarant before visiting as there are closures daily and those may not be reflected here.
Pasadena Chamber member restaurants are open for take-out and/or delivery and safe, socially distanced outdoor al fresco dining service. SOME MAY HAVE SPECIAL MENUS (PLEASE call before visiting as some may have closed since this was sent):
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Alexander's Steakhouse
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All India Cafe
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Arroyo Chop House
- Bacchus Kitchen
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Baja Fresh
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Bistro 45
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Bone Kettle
- Buca di Beppo in Pasadena
- Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine
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California Pizza Kitchen
- Celestino Ristorante
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Chaaste Family Market
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Chick-fil-A
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Cindy's Restaurant
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Clearman's Galley, aka The Boat
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Clearman's North Woods Inn
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Coffee + Plants, LLC
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Colombo's Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club
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The Counter
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Crack Shack Pasadena
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Dan Modern Chinese
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Dave & Buster's
- Dog Haus
- Dog Haus Biergarten
- Domino's Pizza- (626) 794-3030
- Edwin Mills by Equator
- El Cholo - take out and delivery with select menu
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El Portal Restaurant
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Entre Nous
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
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Foothill
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Granville
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The Great Maple
- Green Street Restaurant in Pasadena - take out and delivery
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Green Street Tavern
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The Hat
- Hope Cafe & Catering in Pasadena
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Il Fornaio
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Kathleen's Restaurant
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Kings Row Gastropub
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The Kitchen for Exploring Foods
- La Grande Orange Cafe
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La Tea Da
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Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar
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Lucky Baldwins Delirium Pub and Cafe, Lucky Baldwins Trappiste Pub and Cafe
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Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue
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Margarita's
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Maria's Italian Kitchen
- McDonald's
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Mijares Mexican Restaurant
- NOOR in Pasadena- soup for those in need of a good meal
- Nothing Bundt Cakes in Pasadena - open for pick up
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Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi
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The Pan
- Panda Restaurant
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Parkway Grill
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Pasadena Sandwich Company
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Pie'N Burger
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President Thai Restaurant
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Raffi's Catering and Banquet
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The Raymond 1886
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Roscoe's House of Chicken n' Waffles
- Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Pasadena - open for take out orders
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Shiro Restaurant
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Slater's 50/50
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Smitty's Grill
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SORRISO-Bar Celona
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The Stand
- Stonefire Grill
- Sushi Roku in Pasadena - curbside pick up and delivery
- The Raymond in almost South Pasadena - curbside pick up, take out and delivery
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True Food Kitchen
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Umami Burger Pasadena
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Urth Caffe
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White Horse Bar Lounge