First Swanking - January 28, 2007 - Pasadena

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Bill and I may not be able to go now - we may be packing.....

You MUST take breaks!

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I'm just bumping this up. Has there been any discussion/decision about dinner & drinks or a time ETA?

I think this place is in the top of the running.


It is close to the Norton Simon and probably within walking distance (I need to check). Venetian/Tunesian food.

I'm thinking that the museum closes at 6 so dinner about 6:30.

[innerSpaceman]

That's all well and fine ... but what about fresh sugar cane mojitos?!?

[Kevy Baby]

Are you sure about that restaurant choice?

La Maschera
82 N. Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Pasadena
Price: $31 to $50

[BarTopDancer]

^^ oh ouch

[innerSpaceman]

Welcome to the world of, um, the last 20 years. It's a restaurant, not a greasy spoon joint.




Mojitos, on the other hand, cost under ten dollars a piece. And you might only need two to not mind that you didn't have dinner.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Welcome to the world of, um, the last 20 years. It's a restaurant, not a greasy spoon joint.

Pleanty of decent restaurants do not run $30+ a person. If that's the birthday boys choice then that's his choice though.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Welcome to the world of, um, the last 20 years. It's a restaurant, not a greasy spoon joint.

Usually, when restaurant prices are listed like this, that is the average price for the entree. If that is correct in this case, that IS an expensive restaurant. There are lot of great restaurants to be had for much less than that.

ETA: Oohh... I did find this description:

La Maschera Ristorante Editorial Review – by Martha Burr

In Short
Wood, leather, and mirrors lend Old-World Italian charm to this Pasadena spot. The luxe-gothic lounge features velvet chairs, settees and silk pillows, with Florentine iron lanterns casting dancing patterns on the violet-mocha-toned walls. A burnished wooden bar hosts a lively evening scene, with ambient music, elegant martinis and anextensive wine list. The more rustic dining room features a Tuscan-inspired menu including fresh fennel and steak salad, rolled eggplant with goat cheese, and wild mushroom gnocchi with tiger shrimp.

EATA: Here is there menu. The prices aren't that bad. Most entrees are in the $15-$25 range (some higher, some lower).

[Not Afraid]

Have you people lost all faith in me?


Oh, and we've DONE Mojitos. Time to find something new and wonderful.

There's a great, big, beautiful Pasadena.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

OMG, OMG, we just tried something in Old Town that was FABOO! I think this group would love it.

Thaitalian is a fusion of, obviously, Italian and Thai cuisine. It was reasonably priced and one of the most delicious restaurants we've visited in the past year. For those afraid of trying new flavors, plain old Italian is available, too. (But if you don't try the fusion, you're missing out!)

Restaurant website here, Calenderlive review here.