$25 for $50 Worth of California Fare and Drinks
Noir Food & Wine – The dinner menu includes charcuterie and cheese selections ($14–$19), grilled lamb porterhouse ($28), and the Farwell burger with tarragon, caramelized onion, and rémoulade sauce ($14).
Parking on the street is free. There’s also a parking structure on the same street, which is just #3 after 6pm. Expect a warm, cozy, intimate feel as you enter. There’s a quaint wine room, with over 600 bottles to choose from. If you reserve ahead of time and the it’s a nice temperate night, ask to sit in the patio. With ivy laced walls, tiny white lights, and a peaceful fountain, ambiance is wonderful and romantic. The staff will help you choose a wine or tasting pairing perfectly suited to your palette.
You’ll find a Cajun twist to a California-inspired cuisine. The wine selection has earned the restaurant praise from the Los Angeles Times in 2009. The menu features a rotating selection of seasonal dishes such as local fresh fish and free-range poultry as well as a selection of charcuterie and artisan cheese. The restaurant earned a “very good” to “excellent” Zagat rating for food quality and service as well as a place on its 2011 Top-Rated Newcomer survey.
A natural rock fountain quietly bubbles its wine suggestions to patrons as they clink their glasses together on the spacious outdoor patio. The cozier main dining area features rows of dark-wood tables covered in crisp, white cloths and a series of posters from Willi’s Wine Bar on the chocolate-hued walls. Each Monday, the wine bar fills with enophiles for events including wine classes, winemaker dinners, and live entertainment.
When in season, the muscles are my personal favorite!! The Foie Gras is also incredible, but fortune or unfortunately, it will no longer be available after July 1, 2012.
Get your deal while it’s hot and visit this hidden foodie gem in Pasadena, CA.
40 N Mentor Blvd.
Pasadena, California 91106
(626) 795-7199