(626) 795-1295
33 E Union St
Pasadena,
CA
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34.146764
-118.149687
Neighborhood: West Central
What People Are Saying About POP Champagne & Dessert Bar
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
This sweet little spot on Union Street attracts a fun young crowd ranging from romantic first dates to group celebrations. Dark wood, exposed brick, plush booths and swooping chandeliers lend the space an Old Town vibe, while the raison d'être keeps things light and bubbly. (Read: There are 15 proper Champagnes on the menu and just as many roses and sparkling wines from as near as Napa and as far-flung as Barcelona.) A sommelier is on hand to recommend pairings or flights, and there’s a great list of fortified and dessert wines you won’t find most other places. Executive chef Emily Earhart…
08/02/09
It was only OK
by dougboney
Me and another oenophile friend of mine decided to check this place out. We both are pretty knowledgeable about wine and champagne. When the waiter showed up he didn't ask us if we needed an explanation or not, but went into a 10 minute talk about champagne and sparkling wines, much of which was just rambling or incorrect information with details like, "i can't think of the word...." We decided to get a flight each of sparkling wines, 3 out of the 6 being flat. The food was pretty good, but basic. It's hard to mess up cheese and bread.
- Pros: the space
- Cons: service
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