rewrite this into a shorter and more objective news story in Associated Press style: 17 Old Pasadena Venues Join 15th Anniversary Dine LA Fall Edition

Old Pasadena announces that 17 restaurants have signed up to represent the historic 22-block district in the upcoming Dine LA Restaurant Week.

Dine LA Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences LA has to offer. The 15th anniversary Fall Edition takes place from Friday, Oct. 6 to Friday, Oct. 20, including weekends, and features more than 350 restaurants across greater Los Angeles, including seventeen in Old Pasadena.

Each of the participating restaurants offer a special dine-in menu for lunch and/or dinner. Simply dine out at a participating restaurant, ask for the Dine LA Restaurant Week menu, and try a new dish or enjoy an old favorite. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended.

Lunch: $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+
Dinner: $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+

Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant, and exclude beverages, tax, and gratuity.

Make a reservation on the Dine LA website (www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela) or call the restaurant directly. Due to the popularity of this event, advance reservations are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Old Pasadena is home to more than 100 restaurants offering a variety of dining experiences – from chef-driven to grab-and-go, and everything in between.
The participation of more than a dozen venues in Dine LA Restaurant Week reminds diners that Old Pasadena is a dining destination with a variety of culinary experiences. Highlights include three Michelin-rated venues: Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery with their elevated homestyle cooking; Fishwives’ fresh seafood and raw bar; and Perle Restaurant with their French-inspired cuisine. Returning restaurants include All India Café, Bone Kettle featuring Southeast Asian flavors, Jumak bringing Asian fusion, Maestro’s modern Mexican cooking, Mama M’s elevated sushi, Mi Piace Italian Kitchen, and more. New to the line-up for this edition are Champion’s Japanese-style Curry, Chong Qing Yao Mei Hotpot, and No Comment’s blend of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine. Featuring their unique desserts, Motto Tea Café is known for fluffy Japanese pancakes, and Boba Cha Cha offers various drink flavors and sweet packages.

These Old Pasadena restaurants are participating in the Fall Dine LA Restaurant Week (www.oldpasadena.org/dinela):
Old Pasadena Restaurant Cuisine Price
Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery American Lunch $35
All India Café Indian Lunch $25; Dinner $35
Boba Cha Cha International Lunch $15; Dinner $35
Bone Kettle Asian Dinner $55
Champion’s Curry Japanese Lunch $15; Dinner $15
Chong Qing Yao Mei Chinese Lunch $45; Dinner $45
Fishwives Seafood Lunch $45; Dinner $55
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Japanese Lunch $25; Dinner $45
Il Fornaio - Pasadena Italian Lunch $25; Dinner $45
JUMAK Restaurant and Lounge Asian Lunch $35 Dinner $55
Maestro Restaurant Mexican Dinner $55
Mama M Sushi Japanese Dinner $65+
Mi Piace Italian Kitchen Italian Lunch $35; Dinner $55
Motto Tea Cafe International Lunch $25; Dinner $25
No Comment Restaurant & Lounge American Lunch $35; Dinner $65+
Perle Restaurant French Dinner $65+
The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria Italian Lunch $25; Dinner $35

ABOUT OLD PASADENA
Old Pasadena is the original downtown of Pasadena, home to the Tournament of Roses and located just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles. This 22-block National Register Historic District is internationally recognized as a shining example of urban renewal. Old
Pasadena is one of the premiere shopping and dining destinations in the country featuring a cosmopolitan mix of 200 retail shops and specialty boutiques, as well as 100 restaurants, cafés, and entertainment venues. This architectural gem is pedestrian friendly and provides convenient parking and easy access to public transportation, served by major bus lines and two Metro Gold Line stops. The first 2 hours are only $1 in the three Park & Walk Garages.