Anybody have thoughts on "Cinnabar" in Glendale vs. “Japon Bistro” in Pasadena for dinner tonight(Sunday)? (2 replies, last updated by Rick June 14, 2004)

Cinnabar was recommended as an alternative to the high price Asian fusion restaurants; it is located in Glendale—surprisingly convenient to downtown LA if you have a car—on Brand Avenue, also convenient if you want to... (0 replies, last updated by Jim Zurer March 28, 1999)

Looking for a “wow” for lunch in Glendale. Have heard both Cinnabar and Far Niente are good. Any comments or recommendations are welcome. Thanks! (10 replies, last updated by Barton La Vigne January 29, 2004)

Apologies if this sad fact was posted in the previous March convo thread about Cinnabar, but it’s closing for good on May 15th. (My colleague just called them to confirm and find out the final date.) Right now they’re... (4 replies, last updated by Bacco Mamma May 5, 2005)

Avoid Cinnabar! Awful food and worse service – I never understand why people rate it highly and go back. Rates one of my worst restaurant experience in LA. Rafi’s on Colorado (i think about two blocks off brand on the... (14 replies, last updated by Susan Grossman May 5, 2005)

Hey y’all, I am thinking about hitting up Cinnabar in Glendale for dinenr and drinks tonight. Since, I have never been there before, I really do not know much about the cuisine and atmosphere. Is it a casual or dressy kinda... (5 replies, last updated by Sam D. October 18, 2003)

understood was to be Cinnabar's next-to-last night. Met our buds at the bar, and, yes, they were running low on wine – only by-the-glass reds left were a cab and a pinot noir. Everyone else was experimenting with the... (3 replies, last updated by lionofpurity May 17, 2005)

I am relitively new to this fabulous site and am figuring this has already been discused....so I apologize for the redundency...but could someone fill me in as to what happened to Alvin, Flame, Damon and that wonderful Yee Me Loo... (4 replies, last updated by flame Simon April 23, 2006)

Just got an email saying Cinnabar is closing on May 15. I know it has some fans here, so here’s your last chance... (11 replies, last updated by Ed Leibowitz May 17, 2005)

We went to Cinnabar on 7/2 at 6 p.m. for pre-theater dinner. The restaurant has recently opened and is located at 235 W 56th St @ 8th Ave. When the first two in our party walked in, they noticed that it was a bit too warm. They... (2 replies, last updated by xavier July 6, 2002)

Seems like choices in Glendale are are getting fewer and fewer, what’s good? (10 replies, last updated by badseed May 19, 2005)

Has anyone been recently? Is the food improved to its earlier levels? Anyone with a scoop on why they’re closing? I’ve been a bunch of times over the years. My first visits in the early – mid 90s were really... (0 replies, last updated by Briggs April 29, 2005)

Rocca will not be moving into the old Cinnabar space. Haven’t yet heard what the owners of the building are planning. Don’t know if Dickman will surface elsewhere. (0 replies, last updated by Grog September 18, 2006)

How about ... Gorikee Cinnabar Mandaloun (3 replies, last updated by markn September 16, 2004)

1st choice - Cinnabar; 2nd choice – Fresco. Cinnabar French/Pacific Rim emphasis is on marvelous seafood (e.g, spicy bouillabaisse w/ salmon, clams, lobster, rock shrimp, scallops – lemongrass broth YUM). Owner is the... (13 replies, last updated by Btraub February 8, 2003)