Bar Chelou garnered local and national praise from a small corner of the century-old Pasadena Playhouse building when it opened in early 2023, but this month it will take a bow. Faced with renewing ...

Modern bistro Bar Chelou is now open in Pasadena, bringing clam toasts, morcilla “cigars,” a vegetarian take on steak au poivre, and boudin blanc with Japanese curry to the space next to the historic ...

The Pasadena Playhouse’s eclectic new bistro delivers on its name, which translates in French to “strange” or “unexpected.” Since January, Bar Chelou has produced some of L.A.’s most exciting cooking, ...

After two years of creating innovative dishes, gathering awards and national mentions, and establishing a dining destination ...

As the local dining scene continues to get more national recognition, including the addition of the Michelin Guide in 2023 and a consistently strong showing in the James Beard Award semifinals, more ...

After two years of service, Pasadena’s beloved award-winning restaurant Bar Chelou, will close its doors on Sunday, Feb. 16. “We are saddened to have to share some news with you,” said a post on the ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. Rankin’s return comes full circle tonight with the opening ...

Rainbow trout in garlic chive pil pil sauce, a signature at Bar Chelou, can be found until the restaurant's final day of service, Feb. 16. (Dino Kuznik / For The Times) Bar Chelou garnered local and ...

After two years of creating innovative dishes, gathering awards and national mentions, and establishing a dining destination outside Old Town Pasadena, chef Doug Rankin’s ground-breaking restaurant ...