Small businesses everywhere were hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis and resulting safer-at-home directives. Pasadena businesses were not immune. That’s why patronizing local businesses is now more important than ever and why we’re keeping our neighborhood feature close to home with a look at the fun, food, and shopping available on Holly Street, right in the middle of Old Pasadena.
Eden Garden Bar & Grill, located in a charming early 1900s brick building, has been serving Mediterranean and American cuisine in Old Pasadena since 2008. Both a restaurant and an event space, it offers ample indoor seating and a lovely brick enclosed courtyard reminiscent of a 15th century European garden. Enjoy live entertainment Thursday through Sunday, with singers and DJs performing from 9 p.m. until closing. 175 E. Holly St., 626- 440-1422, edengardenbarandgrill.com
Holly Street Arts offers art classes for adults and kids of all ages. For the youngest children, Thursdays offer “Art Exploration for Toddlers” with age-appropriate projects in a variety of mediums. Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays offer fine art classes for kids and teens. The 6:1 kid- to-teacher ratio allows for abundant one-on-one instruction. Adults can take part in a selection of classes such as painting and color theory. 4 E. Holly St., 626-394-9191, hollystreetarts.com
FIDM graduate Carrie Davich has been curating interior furnishings for “artful living” since 2009. Housed in the mixed-use Raymond Renaissance Project in a space co-designed with Los Angeles designer Michael Berman, Maude Woods offers living room, bath, and kitchen displays, along with curated vintage finds, hand-blown glassware, linens and bedding, jewelry, and gifts—all in an airy, light-filled setting. 55 E. Holly St., 626-577-3400, maudewoods.com
For some truly excellent sushi in an inviting atmosphere in the heart of Old Pasadena, visit Mama M Sushi. They serve traditional Japanese cuisine, fusion sushi rolls, and a host of ramen bowls. 29 E. Holly St., 626-568-1500, mamamsushi.com
Mignon Chocolate has been handcrafting chocolates in LA since 1935. The Old Pasadena store is sure to satisfy any chocolate fetish with their offerings of over 60 flavors of chocolates and truffles, along with additional seasonal flavors. Try the perennial favorite dark chocolate dipped orange peel strips, the hazelnut truffles, and ginger with lime sea salt. 6 E. Holly St., 626-796-7100, mignonchocolate.com
The Tibet Nepal House has been serving authentic Himalayan cuisine since 2001. Authenticity is the word here with a menu that includes yak meat stew, as well as classic masala and tandoor preparations. 36 E. Holly St., 626-585-0955, tibetnepalhouse.com
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