WHY Exemplary wine list; creative and confident cooking.

WHAT This is certainly a contender for the title of “Best Upscale Restaurant” in the San Gabriel Valley. The patio’s the place for lunch; for dinner, the suavely modern dining rooms beckon. Standouts include the superb bouillabaisse and the grilled beef tenderloin. There’s usually a bread pudding on the dessert menu, and you should order it.

WHO Pasadena’s beautiful people.