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Why Pasadena Might Just Be the Perfect Place to Get Married

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PASADENA CITY OF LOVE It’s official! According to the US Census, Pasadena is among the top cities in the US to get and stay married, so if you’re on the hunt for the ultimate wedding destination and a place to stay married happily ever after, let’s talk about Pasadena, California. It’s not just where the roses bloom; it’s where love blossoms too! SCENIC PERFECTION Pasadena doesn’t do drab. With its stunning San Gabriel Mountains, gardens that would make Mother Nature jealous, and historic charm oozing from every corner, it’s like the city was designed for Instagram-worthy weddings. Your wedding album….

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Thanksgiving Catering from NOORtoGO

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Have a delicious Thanksgiving with NOORtoGO Gourmet Catering. Now taking orders on our catering website noortogo.com for Thanksgiving up until November 11, 2021. We have several delicious Thanksgiving Catering Packages to choose from which include all your Thanksgiving favorites. Our lunches are provided hot and our dinners are prepared ready-to-reheat-and-enjoy with easy reheating instructions. ORDER NOW We have a selection of Thanksgiving Dinner Catering Packages for 8-10, or smaller groups of 4, and offer a mouthwatering choice of entrees and sides including organic oven-roasted turkey, honey-baked ham, salmon filet, roasted prime rib, plus vegetarian options. Supplement your Thanksgiving feast with….

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NOOR Featured on FOX 11 News

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On April 12, 2021 Fox 11 News featured NOOR and interviewed our Owner/Manager Robert Shahnazarian about the reopening on venues for events in Los Angeles. The full video is below. Watch till the end to see the entire interview with Robert. Current clients are encouraged to contact their Sales Manager on (626) 793-4518 with any questions, or if you are interested in hosting your event at NOOR, submit your Event Inquiry for instant access to our menus and pricing. INQUIRE NOW  

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NOOR Reopens for Private Events on April 15, 2021

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We’re excited to announce that NOOR will be reopening for Private Events on April 15, 2021. Los Angeles moved into the Orange Tier on April 5 and as a result NOOR is officially permitted to resume Private Events with the following modifications which are designed to reduce risk. This includes both a defined guest list and assigned seating along with your guests providing proof of vaccination or negative test within 72 hours of the event from all guests and Vendors. ORANGE TIER Outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people, and capacity increases to 300 if all guests are tested or….

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Outdoor Private Group Dining Open at NOOR

sofia balcony open for outdoor dining at NOOR Pasadena

Now taking reservations for Outdoor Private Group Dining on our beautiful Al Fresco Event Spaces. Catering for groups with a minimum of 10 guests. Join us Wednesday through Sunday for Lunch or Dinner. Al Fresco Private Dining Lunch & Dinner are a three-course plated service which includes fresh-baked artisan bread & butter, salad course, choice of entrée, dessert course, and hot beverage service. Select up to Three Entrées or One Duet Entrée and One Vegetarian Entrée. (All Protein Entrées paired with starch selection, mini roasted vegetables). Entrées include Salmon & Chicken Duet, Grilled Salmon Filet (with a Citrus Beurre Blanc),….

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Announcing NOOR to Go – Catering for Virtual Events and Celebrations

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NOORtoGO is now live! Visit our innovative online ordering platform and customize your perfect Catering Package. Beginning this Fall, we are excited to announce the launch of NOOR to GO, our virtual catering platform. Order meals prepared by NOOR’s celebrated culinary team and have them delivered to their guest’s homes. Whether a distance meeting with employees, a virtual fundraiser for your school or non-profit, or special occasion gathering at home, choose from our large selection of Fully-Cooked and Almost-Finished prepared foods and take your virtual gathering to the next level with NOOR’s award-winning cuisine. Each of your guests will receive….

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GoFundMe Page for our Soup To-Go Donation Program

NOOR staff holding up soup bags and close ups of soup for gofundme donation page

NOOR temporarily closed it’s doors for events in March along with many other businesses. However, we were anxious to help combat the unforeseen side effect of hunger in our communities, so we re-opened our kitchen and began preparing nutritious, immune-boosting soups for donation to those in need. Since we began this project on March 27, 2020 we have donated 6,000 servings of soup to local residents, senior centers and foster homes. We have so far funded this program by ourselves, but now we are asking for your help to continue and possibly even expand this service. Please help us keep….

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Pasadena Food Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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We are putting together this ongoing list of organizations and businesses who are offering food donations and other free food service such as food deliveries plus food banks and pantries during the COVID-19 crisis. Please let us know details of anyone we have missed, the list will be ongoing until we have collectively flattened the curve. Thank you! You can find a similar list on the official Pasadena City Council website. The City of Pasadena COVID-19 official help and resources page can be found here. In addition, if you are suffering from food insecurity or need other assistance, call 211….

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Introducing Soup Fridays – Community Soup To Go

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UPDATE: We have launched a GoFundMe Page requesting donations so we can keep up with increasing demand for our Community Soup To-Go Program. Please help us spread the word and share our GoFundMe Page Dear Friends & Family, Last week, we announced the difficult decision to postpone all events at NOOR through May 15, 2020 in response to the increasing risk of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Until we receive orders from the LA County Health Officer that we can re-open once again and begin celebrating events, NOOR’s kitchen will be repurposed into a community kitchen to provide nutrient-dense, immune-boosting soups to….

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A Statement From NOOR Regarding COVID-19

To our amazing clients, We have temporarily postponed all events at our Pasadena location pursuant to new developments with COVID-19, and in accordance with government guidelines. Our Sales team is working remotely and continuing to respond to our client’s event inquiries, preparing Proposals and reserving future events. Also, until we can begin providing Site Tours again, you can take a virtual tour of each of our ballrooms. We have been proactively communicating with each of our clients whose upcoming events through April 30, 2020 will be impacted by the latest restrictions. The safety and health of our community, guests and….

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