Eater LAのインスタグラム(eater_la) - 11月8日 03時01分

There’s much to love in Pasadena’s bustling food scene, but few restaurants have truly ever risen to the level of a must-visit destination — that is, until Bar Chelou (@barchelou) opened this year. ”Chelou” translates from French as “weird,” and indeed, it’s pretty unusual to find one of the country’s most daring new restaurants tucked into the historic Pasadena Playhouse.

Here, chef Doug Rankin layers Asian flavors into Spanish- and French-inflected dishes, paired with spritzy cocktails and a natural wine list. Rankin creates a “piles of stuff” aesthetic with his small plates, embracing oddball combinations in a way that feels totally new — avant-garde, even — and totally LA.

Tap the link in our bio for more on Bar Chelou, and to check out the full list of Eater’s Best New Restaurants.

📷: Wonho Frank Lee (@wonhophoto)

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