Bar Chelou

Bar Chelou is Pasadena’s first true neo-bistro, a casual, convivial space that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style. 'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel and fun. Drawing inspiration from the eclectic, boundary-eschewing bistronomie movement in Paris (and beyond), Bar Chelou is Pasadena’s first true neo-bistro. Conceived by Chef/Owner Douglas. Rankin, Bar Chelou is a casual, convivial space that is both a distillation of his broad gastronomic interests and a fully-realized expression of his highly-individualistic style.