🚀 go-pugleaf

There's been some traffic here lately which I can't
help but respond to:

First, on the dining database posted by Saumya Meattle:

Who would believe any list that gave the Sawmill (OK steakish
sort of place) and Cafe Jacoulet (the best Pasadena restaurant
of all time) the same rating?  Jacoulet shouldn't be on the
list in any case; it's been closed for at least 1 1/2 years.
My call:  wrong and out-of-date

Secondly, on the topic of breakfast:

I also endorse the Omlette Parlor on Main in Santa Monica.
It's an institution.

The tip (Thanks Howard Arthur Faye!!!) that Campanile serves
breakfast is a revelation.

On the topic of Pasadena breakfasts:

Pieter Hazawindus starts out fine when he lists Birdie's,
but things deteriorate from there.  I have never liked anything
at the Konditori, and if Pie and Burger represents Toledo
cuisine, I might be happy to visit, especially for breakfast.
The cinnamon and pecan rolls are great, and the only reason I
don't go there more often is they don't serve breakfast very late
(I think they close at 10 or so Saturday, which is ridiculous.)
and it's hard to get in (always a very good sign).

I recommend to Gaylin Laughlin to progress past the Old Town
coffee and brioche and try the chocolate/fig French toast.

One last breakfast tip:

The best croissants in Pasadena are at Patticakes at the
corner of Allen and New York.

Karen Zukor
devoted foodie
e-mail:   zukor@logos.jpl.nasa.gov