Late Night Fridays at Descanso Gardens And Maple Restaurant

Savor the sights and sounds of DESCANSO GARDENS during late night Fridays happening through May 17. It's quite a treat to experience sunset in the gardens especially when you have the chance to dine at acclaimed gourmet restaurant MAPLE.

Beside late night Fridays there are many reasons to visit the gardens. The Annual PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN is happening. The BODDY HOUSE has been transformed room by room and tickets can be purchased to take the special tour.

The SHOPS AT SHOWCASE are set up outdoors featuring fine boutiques and a variety of wares.

More good news! MAPLE is open additional hours including until 8 pm on Friday nights.

There is a special Pasadena Showcase dinner menu featuring an array of Executive Chef PHILIP MACK's fine fare.

A spicy BOUILLABAISSE featuring manila clams, calamari, shrimp, mussels, baby gold potatoes, and snapper is served in a tomato fennel broth.

Fried chicken fans will want to try Maple's version with guajillo braised greens, jalapeno cilantro potato salad, and spring pea salsa verde.

After such a fun day and delicious meal you'll be as content as this fellow.

All of these special events run through May 17. Reservations for Maple are recommended. You can find all you need to know here.