This is Pasadena Restaurant Week!

It's Pasadena Restaurant Week!

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, City of Pasadena and Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau are among the sponsors, and we had the press conference on the front steps of City Hall on Thursday.

Mayor Bill Bogaard was a great sport, letting local chefs and restaurant owners outfit him in the fashion and tools of the trade:









From A/K/A American Bistro to Yahaira's Cafe, each participating restaurant is offering a special prix fixe (fixed price) menu today through Friday, so get out there and eat something!


Many thanks to Terry Miller, editor of the Pasadena Independent, for the photos.

Terry also put together this fun YouTube video:

Shop Locally, Pasadena!

The "Grow Your Community. Shop Pasadena" campaign is geared to residents, workers and visitors.

Now in its second year, the intention is to help everyone understand that local dollars spent locally keep people employed, pour money back into the local economy, and fund programs and services that improve the quality of life in this community.


The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce partnered with The Agency at Art Center College of Design about a year ago to develop the campaign.

You may have seen some of the ads in magazines, at bus shelters and on websites.

Sales tax, business license fees and property taxes paid by businesses help pay for essential services such as police and fire protection, park maintenance, library services and much more, as well as supporting our public schools.


So this holiday season, whether you're shopping for a book or a BMW, think about the positive impact you'll have on your own community if you make that purchase locally!

New Chamber of Commerce Blog

Check out the new Pasadena Chamber of Commerce blog and leave your comments on some very timely posts!