Bar Chelou, housed in the same 98-year-old Spanish Colonial Revival building as the Pasadena Playhouse, brings a welcome jolt of eccentricity to local — and really, regional — dining.

Bar Chelou is open Tuesday to Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.; menu expansions are in the works, as is patio service. 37 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, (626) 808-4976, barchelou.com Villa’s Tacos ...

SUBSCRIBER ONLY Bar Chelou in Pasadena has announced its closure after two years The last day to dine at chef Doug Rankin’s award-winning restaurant is Sunday, Feb. 16.

Since January, Bar Chelou has produced some of L.A.’s most exciting cooking, all from a rather unlikely neighborhood: Pasadena, home of countless chains and good-for-the-area restaurants.

Bar Chelou is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 37 South El Molino Avenue in Pasadena. Secure a table via Resy. Bluefin tuna crudo. Wonho Frank Lee ...

After two years of service, Pasadena’s beloved award-winning restaurant Bar Chelou, will close its doors on Sunday, Feb. 16. “We are saddened to have to share some news with you,” said a ...