italian
union, pasadena.
we recently dined at union in old town pasadena, which serves northern italian cuisine using locally sourced ingredients.
![union, pasadena.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54ff4fa6e4b048b3e7348ab4/1482541498882-CXNRYM2HMXF14UHF1SY1/union-108.jpg)
république on la brea.
there has been much fanfare about republique since it opened. but it's on la brea. i really don't like driving to la brea.
![république on la brea.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54ff4fa6e4b048b3e7348ab4/1435192515355-4GGGKGCXP81KMJJ2IGZJ/image-asset.jpeg)