Marketing Hit - Julienne

I'm apprehensive to share this restaurant, since it will be that much more difficult to get a table, however this is a true gem! Depending on where you're traveling from, it may be somewhat difficult to get to, but the hunt is well worth it. The restaurant is Julienne and is located in the upscale neighborhood of San Marino (near the Huntington Library, right near Pasadena). Julienne is a family owned restaurant and has been in San Marino, since 1985. The food is scrumptious, serving scones, sandwiches, salads and elegant breakfasts. What I also like is that they have a gourmet market right next door serving french macarons, currant scones (you can also now buy the frozen dough to bake later if you wish), sandwiches and salads to go. They also sell wine, candles, cookbooks and other gift items.

Some of you may have already discovered Julienne's, but what you may not know is that they also do catering (in fact, they started as a catering business). I recently had them cater my best-friend's bridal shower and they did a superb job with the food! Everyone at the event commented on the elegant selection of food ranging from mini ham and brie sandwiches on a french roll; to smoked salmon canapes with herbed cream cheese and dill; to coconut curry chicken bites. (I'm getting hungry just writing this).

From a marketing perspective, Julienne's does a great job in making its catering menu sound appealing by offering ready-to-go selections like "Afternoon Tea," which is what I had ordered for the shower. They also offer "Two-Hour Cocktail Party" and "Heavy Hors D'oeuvres Cocktail Party," in addition to others. Furthermore, they have an on-site private library dining room that can host a party up to 16 people. Pictures of the event space are on Julienne's website (see below for link), along with photos of some of their gourmet food items. Julienne's catering staff will also work with you on menu selections and recommendations on food quantities. All of these elements, along with exceptional customer service, create a dining and catering experience that is worth the drive.

If you happen to go, make sure you visit their website, or call first. They aren't open for dinner and are closed on Sundays. Plus, they don't accept reservations on Saturdays (yikes....why again am I sharing this information with all of you?). Check them out, I promise you won't be disappointed.

http://www.juliennetogo.com/