Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena Chamber members can help (and inspire) you to impress your loved on on Valentine’s Day. (It’s not too late… )

A listing of all restaurants, gift shops, florists, etc. who can help you romance someone special is at the bottom of the page (with contact information).

Here are some special offerings from some of our Pasadena Chamber members:

Il Fornaio Pasadena: FEBRUARY 14th for VALENTINE’S DAY has great Italian regional cuisines in an elegantly comfortable setting with a full bar. COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US

FEBRUARY 18th-LAZIO COOKING CLASS, 12:00 PM. TO 2:00 PM. $32.99 PER PERSON++ INCLUDE LUNCH AND CLASS,

FEBRUARY 21st-CARNAVALE CELEBRATION (FAT TUESDAY)-JOIN US FOR SPECIAL MENU, LIVE ENTERTAINTMENT, COSTUMES, FACE PAINTING, ETC. (COME ON COSTUME AND RECEIVE COMPLEMENTARY TIRAMISU)

FEBRUARY 23st-WINE DINNER-JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FOOD, WINE AND CONVERSATION FEATURING WINES FROM COPPOLA, WINERY PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH CHEF LALO’S FIVE COURSE FEAST

a/k/a An American Bistro:

Pasadena’s Napa inspired bistro, a/k/a An American Bistro, will host “A Celebration of the Leap Year and a/k/a’s First Anniversary” with a dinner party beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29^th, 2012. a/k/a’s Leap Year and First Anniversary event will feature hors d’ oeuvres upon arrival, presented with handcrafted Mojitos, Blood Orange Cosmos, or wine if you wish. A sit down dinner will follow, featuring a/k/a’s renowned steamed mussels with housemade chorizo and smoked clam broth, roasted leg of Australian lamb with Adzuki beans and haricots verts. Butterscotch pot au crème for dessert, plus all you can drink Cotes du Rhone and Verdejo all for just $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended by calling (626) 564-8111. For more information, please visit www.akabistro.com.

“We are so thrilled to be celebrating a/k/a’s first anniversary! It has been a tremendous honor to serve Pasadena diners—starting 30 years ago with our first restaurant Café Jacoulet and then with our second restaurant Bistro 45 in Pasadena’s Lake Avenue Business District,” said Proprietor Robert Simon. “a/k/a and its wine country aesthetic continues our tradition of all-natural, handcrafted and deliciously prepared bistro-style cuisine.” For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.akabistro.com or call (626) 564-8111.

300 Pasadena

ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE, THERE’S A LANE AT 300 JUST FOR YOU.

If dinner and a movie aren’t up your alley, come strike up some romance
at 300. At just $60 per couple, you and your Valentine can enjoy:
• Two hours of bowling, with shoe rental
• A tasty assortment of date night starters, featuring our 300 Sampler
which includes our Grilled 300 Quesadillas, BBQ Ribs, and more!
• Chocolate covered strawberries
• Two glasses of champagne*
• A rose for your sweetheart
Available Sunday, Feb. 12, Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 14.
For reservations, please contact Peggy Kelley at 626.768.4860.
*Must be 21 and up to receive drink specials.

• 300 Pasadena Valentine’s Day

CREPEstudio is going pink for Valentine’s Day

CREPEstudio is going PINK!!!2/14/2011 Dessert Crepes are pink Bring your sweetheart for a sweet dessert crepe for
Valentine’s Day 99 E Union St Pasadena, CA 91103   Crepestudio.com or call (626) 844-8810 for more information.

Bravo Salon/Spa

Relax. Relieve. Restore. at Bravo Spa/Salon on South Lake Avenue at a special Valentine’s Cupid Price. Few experiences in life compare to the health benefits of a professional massage. Choose a massage treatment that suites your needs; Swedish for gentle relaxation, or deep tissue to really relieve stress and pressure. Our therapists are also trained in Prenatal Massage for the mother to be. Regular: $90 per hour Cupid’s price: $75. For more information on this or other special February offers visit www.bravosalon.com.

OSKA Pasadena

OSKA Pasadena will be hosting a special Trunk Show of fabulous jewelry by designer Paula Becker Harris. It will be in the store Thursday, February 9 thru Valentines Day. Every piece is totally handcrafted by Paula in her studio. She uses vintage oxidized sterling silver chain with semi-precious stones, fresh water pearls, many recycled elements… The line is very whimsical, wearable & totally beautiful and not too expensive…We will have lot’s to look at…great neckaces, bracelets and fun earrings.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Ruth’s Chris. Treat the one you love to a very special meal at Ruth’s Chris. We’re heating things up with our sizzling steaks and all of your classic favorites, plus some new additions like our mouthwatering lobster tail paired with a 6-oz. filet for $44.95*.  Tables are filling up fast, so make your reservation now for Valentine’s Day Weekend, February 10th-14th.

Clearman’s Northwoods Inn and Clearman’s Galley

Clearman’s North Woods Inn at San Gabriel invites all couples celebrating the day of romance with a special all inclusive menu. Patrons may select an appetizer from Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Crab Cakes, or Buffalo Wings.  Entrée selections are Center Cut Filet & Shrimp, Rib Eye & Shrimp and Seafood Combo.  For dessert the options are Chocolate dipped strawberries, Cheesecake with strawberry or blackberry topping and Chocolate Rum Sundae or Orange Sherbet. The Prix Fixe Menu includes one bottle of wine from a special list or diners may have two cocktails each. The regular menu will also be available. Clearman’s North Woods Inn is normally open from 11:30 a.m. daily, is just south of Huntington Drive at 7247 Rosemead Blvd, San Gabriel.  For more information, visit clearmansrestaurants.com or call 626-286-3579.

Whether you Dare to be Dateless or not, we think you’ll have some fun for our “Shred Your Ex” day this Valentines at Clearman’s Galley.  This is your chance to bring a photo of one of your least favorite ex guy friends or girl friends and we will let you officially shred them on site.  And, to celebrate the shredding occasion The Boat will gift you a chocolate dessert. Clearman’s Galley, is located at 7215 N. Rosemead Blvd., just south of Huntington Drive. For information, visit www.clearmansgalley.com

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens

Camerata Pacifica Chamber Music Concert FEB 14, TUES, 8 PM
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Camerata Pacifica as they perform Beethoven’s Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano in B-flat Major, Op. 11 (“Gassenhauer”), and works by Harbison, Sheng, and Schumann. $45. TICKETS (Note: The Huntington is closed Tues., Feb. 14, but open in the evening for this event)

Children’s Workshop: Be My Victorian Valentine FEB 11, SAT, 10 AM–12:30 PM Love is in the air! Design your own old-fashioned Victorian valentines to give to someone special and learn some fun facts about the history of Valentine’s Day in this workshop with instructor Laura Moede. Ages 7–12. REGISTRATION

John Moran Auctioneers

It’s a day late, but who doesn’t love old money? Join John Moran Auctioneers for our American Coin Auction February 15th. Over 150 lots of NGC-graded American coins from a single private collection. Including: NGC-graded Morgan Dollars, Peace Dollars, Early State Commemorative Half Dollars, Gold and Silver Commemoratives and more! Tuesday, February 15, 2012, at 3pm. Preview: February 13 & 14th 10am-4pm by appointment and 12pm day of sale. Preview and Auction at: John Moran Auctioneers, 735 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena. Click here to view the entire catalogue, Click here to register and bid online

These Pasadena Chamber members have great gifts, ideas, fun things to do and romantic dinners to serve: 

PartyLite Gifts, Inc. 2911 Paloma Street in Pasadena
Phone: (626)482-8867
Website: www.partylite.biz/joandesouza
Email: joan@joandesouza.com

Wine Detective 146 South Lake Ave, #109 in  Pasadena
Phone: (626)676-7227
Website: www.winedetective.com
Email: yulia_meltser@earthlink.net

Or take that extra-special someone someplace fun:

300 Pasadena 3545 E Foothill Blvd in Pasadena
Phone: (626) 351-8858
Website: www.300pasadena.com
Email: jrobinson@threehundred.com

Opera Pasadena 530 S. Lake Avenue, #144 in Pasadena
Phone: (626)398-0658
Website: www.operapasadena.org
Email: he91001@aol.com

Or take someone special on a romantic getaway:

Getaways Travel 650 Sierra Madre Villa, Suite 104 in Pasadena
Phone: (626)351-6536
Website: www.getawaystravel.net
Email: karen@getawaystravel.net

Protravel International 119 W. California Blvd. in Pasadena
Phone: (626)796-4448
Website: www.protravelinternational.com
Email: gloria.lopez@protravelinc.com

Or for a romantic drive in a nice car:

Budget Rent A Car 750 S. Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena
Phone: (626) 449-0226
Website: www.budgetpasadena.com
Email: info@budgetpasadena.com