What an evening out in Pasadena! Started at the bar at Elements with our favorite "mixologist" John Paul. He introduced me to my new favorite winter cocktail, the Little Italy. Sidle up to the bar and ask him to make you one and he'll describe the tasty ingredients. Had some delicious kimchee and shrimp tacos at the bar with friends before heading over to the Diversity Event at the Pasadena Playhouse. Then inside to see the opening night of "Uptown/Downtown", a one-woman concert-style show starring Leslie Uggams. Still belting her heart out!
If you've not been to the Playhouse yet, I encourage you to take in a performance at the recently re-opened theater. The inside is beautiful and the Playhouse needs your support to remain a vibrant part of Pasadena and Los Angeles culture. Plus, the folks there are fantastic.
Post-performance party and then off to the new bar, 1886, which is at The Raymond Restaurant in South Pasadena. Although we learned last night from the owners, Rob and Leslie Levy, that half the Victorian building which houses the restaurant and bar is in Pasadena and the other half is in South Pasadena. The bar is named after the year the house was built and was originally the caretaker's cottage for the Raymond Hotel. The newly revamped bar is moody and groovy and the drinks were made with care. When asked to come up with a champagne cocktail the bartender's eyes sparkled and she whipped up a delicious beverage adding rum (which just happens to be my friend's favorite, besides champagne that is!) We stayed way too late, but the company and atmosphere were so festive we couldn't leave.
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| 1886 bar at The Raymond |
The bar is open Tuesday through Sunday evening from 4:30 pm to 12:00 Midnight and from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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