"You know your family, and you know that come Christmas Eve, they’re all going to want a fancy steak to put in their mouth. Put on your Sunday (or in this case, Friday) best, and head to The Royce in Pasadena’s Langdam Hotel. This place just makes you feel important - or at the very least, like you banked more money than you actually did this year. If you’re looking for that kind of experience, the traditional American menu is worth its price tag. They’re doing a $135 three-course, pre-fixe menu on Christmas Eve." - brant cox