Bar Chelou is a neo-bistro that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style. 'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel, and fun. The restaurant is located within the Pasadena Playhouse complex. If you plan to visit the Playhouse after dinner, please book a 5:30p reservation to ensure ample timing for your dinner. We also offer concession cocktails before a showing and during intermission. NEED TO KNOWWine corkage is $30 per 750ml bottle with no limit; we do not offer corkage for wines featured on our wine list. Ample parking is available on surrounding streets and at several paid lots within a one-block radius. Gift cards are available for purchase on our website.
UPDATE: Our Summer Nights programming kicks off in June! We are hosting Smoke and Ashes on our patio Thursday June 6th 5pm-9pm, and our Friday Night Fish Fry returns Friday June 7th 3pm-8pm. Join us it'll be fun and delicious!
Hearts & Flame.Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.
Fusion Kitchen is a contemporary European restaurant where every dish is created for your enjoyment. We combine fresh, carefully selected ingredients with modern flavours to make every meal unforgettable.
We are an intimate neighborhood restaurant. We serve vibrant farmers' market fare, from smaller snacks to larger composed plates. And our natural wine list is extensive with more than 300 selections.We are open for dinner Monday to Friday from 5-11pm. Our dining room and patio are reserved for dining, with al fresco space for drinking + snacking. Dinner wraps up at 9:45pm. And for larger parties, private events, and career inquiries, please email us: info@stircrazy.LA.As Bill Addison described Stir Crazy in his LATimes 2024 Restaurant Review, one of the LA Times 2024 Best 101 Restaurants: "...minimalist space, maximum impact. A warming renovation that serves form and function. A casual, Euro-Californian menu. An incredible wine program...an old haunt has been reborn with a new soul...In a place this small, everything feels significant."For more information about our wine list: https://starwinelist.com/wine-place/stir-crazy.
