Pasadena Weekly's annual Best of Pasadena edition highlighlighted local businesses considered top in their field by readers as well as PW editors and writers.
As with previous years, most of those recognized are also Pasadena Chamber of Commerce members, proving again the Chamber membes are among the best at what they do.
A special congratulations to Nicola Borland of Nicola Borland Photography who was named Best Business Person for 2013.
Thank you Pasadena Weekly for recognizing the excellence of these Pasadena Chamber members by naming them BEST:
Pasadena Way:
- Art Gallery/Collections: Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
- Art School: Art Center College of Design
- Cultural Festival: Make Music Pasadena (collaboration of Old Pasadena Management District, Playhouse District Association and South Lake Avenue Business Association. Reader choice: Art Night Pasadena (includes Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena City College, Art Center and others.
- Historic Landmark (Pasadena City Hall - City of Pasadena), Reader choice: The Rose Bowl
- Institute of Higher Learning: California Institute of Technology. Reader choice: Pasadena City College, Art Center College of Design
- Best Kept Secret Reader Choice: Pasadena Roving Archers
- Local Charity: Union Station Homeless Services. Reader choice: Pasadena Humane Society
- Local Nonprofit: Pasadena Educational Foundation
- Music School: Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Reader choice: Modern Music School
- Museum Reader choice: Pacific Asia Musem
- Park/Outdoor Recreation Spot: Brookside Park (City of Pasadena). Reader choice: Victory Park (City of Pasadena)
- Place of Worship: All Saints Church. Reader choice: St. Andrew Church
- Place to Work reader choice: Wells fargo, Kaiser Permanente
- Private School reader choice: Chandler School
- Public Employee: Gabriel Silva (CIty of Pasadena)
- Public Official: Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard
- Public School: Don Benito Fundamental (PUSD). Reader choice: Pasadena High School, Marshall Fundamental
- Teacher: Yvonne Davis at Don Benito Fundamental
Services:
- Attorney/Law Firm: Hahn and Hahn. Reader choice: Law Offices of Donald Schweitzer
- Auto Repair: Douglas Auto Body. Reader Choice: Mitch's Auto, Plati German Car Service and Repairing
- Bank/Credit Union: Wells Fargo. Reader Choice: Pasadena Federal Credit Union
- Car Wash Reader Choice: Arroyo Car Wash
- Dance Studio Reader Choice: Lineage Dance
- Day Spa Reader Choice: Massage Envy
- Doctor: Raffi Ignadossian (Premier Wellness Chiropractic)
- Dry Cleaner/Laundry Reader Choice: Bryan's Cleaners, Pasadena Laundry
- Hospital: Huntington Hospital
- Hotel: Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa. Reader Choice: Courtyard by Marriott Old Pasadena, Westin Pasadena
- House Cleaning Service: Maid Brigade Pasadena
- Local Makeup Artist Reader Choice: Michael David Gallego-Cheveux Salon
- Mortgage Broker Reader Choice: Rob Levy-Homestreet Bank
- Party Rentals: Dolphin Event Services. Reader Choice: Town and Country Event Rentals
- Pet Service Reader Choice: Pasadena Pets
- Physical Therapy: CATZ
- Realtor Reader Choice: Pete Whan-Keller Williams
- Senior/Assisted Living Reader Choice: Fair Oaks by Regency Park, Oaks of Pasadena
- Summer Camp: Tom Sawyer Camp
- Veterinerian Reader Choice: Pasadena Pets
- Yoga: Bikram Yoga. Reader Choise: Yoga Works
Shopping:
- Auto Dealer: Rusnak Auto Group. Reader Choice: Honda of Pasadena, Toyota Pasadena
- Costume Shop: Starmakers Costumes and Parties. Reader Choise: Salvation Army
- Eyewear: Linden Optometry
- Farmer's Market: Pasadena Certified Farmers Market. Reader Choice: Old Pasadena Farmers Market
- Flea Market: Rose Bowl. Reader Choice PCC Flea Market
- Flower Shop: Jacob Maarse
- Furniture/Accessories Store: The Sofa Company. Reader Choice: Fedde Furniture
- Gift Boutique: Lula Mae
- Bookstore/Newsstand: Vroman's Bookstore (both locations)
- Toy Store Reader Choice: Giggle
- Specialty Food Store: Beyond the Olive. Reader Choice: Whole Foods Market
- Stationery: Vroman's Bookstore
- Local Thrift Shop: Goodwill. Reader Choice: ACTS Thrift Store, Salvation Army
- Local Wine/beer Shop Reader Choice: Everson Royce
Nightlife:
- Bar Reader Choice: Dog Haus Biergarten
- Bartender: Joyce Roque-Dog Haus Biergarten. Reader Choice: Phil Wills-Dog Haus Biergarten
- Cocktails: Bar 1886 at The Raymond. Reader Choice: Trattoria Neapolis, Vertical Wine Bistro
- Comedy Club: Ice House
- Happy Hour: Kabuki Japanese Restaurant. Reader Choice: Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Live Music Bar/Club: REDWHITE+BLUEZZ. Reader Choice: Kings Row Gastropub
- Live Music Venue Reader Choise: Rose Bowl, Santa Anita Park
- Live Theater Venue: Pasadena Playhouse. Reader Choice: A Noise Within
- Margaritas: Mijares Mexican Restaurant. Reader Choice: El CholoCAfe, El Portal Restaurant
- Movie Theater: Arclight Cinemas. Reader Choice: iPic Theaters
- Place to Dance: ix-tapa. Reader Choice: Live Mixx
- Place to Play Billiards: Jake's of Pasadena
- Pub Grub: Kings Row Gastropub
- Radio Station: 89.3 KPCC
- Sports bar: Barney's Beanery. Reader Choice: Slater's 50/50
- Best Theater Production: Tavern Keeper's Daughter (Carrie Hamilton Theater/Pasadena Playhouse. Reader Choice: One Night with Janis Joplin-Pasadena Playhouse
- Wedding/Banquet Hall: Noor. Reader Choice: Langham Huntingon Hotel, Castle Green
- Wine Selection: Vertical Wine Bistro. Reader Choice: Everson Royce
Dining:
- Restaurant: Twohey's.
- New Restaurant Reader Choice: Oasis Cafe
- Business Lunch Reader Choice: Tender Greens
- Cheap Eats: Dog Haus
- Outdoor Dining: La Grande Orange Cafe. Reader Choice: Cafe Santorini, Green Street Restaurant
- Restaurant Staff: Oasis Cafe. Reader ChoiceL All India Cafe
- Romantic Restaurant: The Raymond. Reader Choice: malbec New Argentinian Cuisine
- Special Occasion Dining Reader Choice: The Raymond
- Family Restaurant: Kabuki Japanese Restaurant. Reader Choice: Mamma's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta
- Sunday Brunch: Mijares Mexican Restaurant. Reader Choise: La Grande Orange Cafe, Terrace at the Langham Huntington
- Bakery Reader Choice: Confexion Cupcakes + Cake
- BBQ Reader Choice: Bonnnie B's Smokin' BBQ Heaven, Robin's Woodfire BBQ and Grill
- Burrito Reader Choice: King Taco
- California Cuisine: Oasis Cafe. Reader Choice: Green Street Restaurant
- Chinese Food: Panda Inn
- Cupcakes Reader Choice: Confexion Cupcakes + Cakes, Violet's Cakes
- French Food Reader Choice: Cafe Bizou
- Health Food: Real Food Daily. Reader Choise: Tender Greens, Whole Foods Market
- Hot Dog: Dog Haus and Dog Haus Biergarten
- Independent Coffee House Reader ChoiceL Intelligentsia Coffee
- Indian Food: All India Cafe
- Italian Food: Celestino Ristorante
- Japanese/Sushi: Kabuki Japanese Restaurant. Reader Choise: Sushi Roku
- Local Brewery Reader Choice: Haven Gastropub + Brewery
- Juice Bar Reader Choice: Whole Foods Market
- Pizza Reader Choice: Mamma's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta
- Mediterranean Food: Cafe Santorini. Reader Choice: Pita Jungle
- Mexican Food: Mijares Mexican Restaurant. Reader Choicde: El Cholo, El Portal
- Seafood Reader Choice: McCormick and Schmick's, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
- Soul Food Reader Choice: Bonnie B's Smoking BBQ Heaven
- South American Food: Malbec New Argentinian Cuisine. Reader Choice: 1810 Argentinean Restaurant
- Spanish Food Reader Choice: Bar Celona
- Steakhouse Reader Choice: Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Taco: King Taco
- Vegetarian Food: Real Food Daily. Reader Choice: All India Cafe