02/01/2004
L.A. Action? Try Pasadena
Audrey Davidow, Special to The Washington Post
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Until recently, there wasn't much on tap in the way of nightlife, save a few sports bars and a Hooters. Locals looking for adventure had to trek to Hollywood or the West Side for a night on the town. Now, there's Bodega (260 E. Colorado Blvd.), a sleek new wine bar in the Paseo Colorado, with an eclectic, generously priced wine list and an even more generous girl-to-guy ratio. The indoor-outdoor cafe feels more Barcelona than suburban mall, with low lights, tall tables and a sexy red lounge off to the side.