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The Dining Room at The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa

626-568-3900
1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA  91106
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Chef Craig Strong is an American with a Mediterranean palate, and his Michelin-starred menu at the Langham is, too. His years spent training in Spain shaped his favor for olive oil over cream and butter, evident in such Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as sardines in preserved lemon crust, trio of Colorado lamb with melted tomato ratatouille, and his signature “Spanish Virgin” dessert—yogurt olive oil sponge cake with extra virgin olive oil ice cream (yes, Strong does the pastry, too). As you’d expect at the Langham, the Dining Room is formal and flowery; an enormous central fresh flower arrangement imparts a floral scent to the entire space. There’s wainscoting and nautical art, but cheery blue and green textiles keep it from feeling outright stuffy. The outdoor terrace overlooks the hotel’s expansive garden and grounds, making the Dining Room a culinary alternative to an outing at the nearby Huntington Library and Gardens. If you’re looking for the most serious restaurant in Pasadena, you’ve found it (even stalwarts Maison Akira and Derek’s Bistro aren’t in this league).

TIPS: Choose the chef’s blind tasting menu of seven or more courses for a real adventure.

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    "Upscale with Merit!"

    Posted by geothrills on 09/07/2009
     

    The Dining Room at the Langham is not a casual affair; I was upon first visit turned away for wearing cargo short pants! Despite this rather silly dress requisite, I enjoyed a tasting menu of six courses created by chef Michael Voltaggio. With a cost of roughly $135 per person...

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    Posted by Jen S. on Yelp_small
     

    how can anyone not love a place that is this beautiful?! the flower set up in the lobby is beautiful. the chandeliers hanging down the hallways are...

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    Posted by alexis b. on Yelp_small
     

    My boo bear and I wanted to do brunch and he gave me the responsibility to pick a brunch spot in Pasadena, so I got on my phone and looked on my food bible...

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    Posted by Ping P. on Yelp_small
     

    Normally I would give this hotel 5 stars. It is gorgeous and was well placed for the business we had in the area. So why 3 stars? I almost gave it two...

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