Located on the site of a now defunct Armenian high school, the AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian…read morePerforming Arts Center is a performing-arts complex comprising a 600-seat Main Theater and a 150-seat multipurpose room with a stage. I saw the Armenian Pops Orchestra perform here to an exuberant and sold-out crowd. The name of the place is a mouthful and probably needlessly long.* They have all kinds of programming, but because it's run by the AGBU, their main mission is to promote Armenian cultural programming, including the concert I saw here. The inside of the Main Theater looks very modern at first, but if you look back while the lights are on, you'll see that it seems as if they built the fancy exterior building around an existing older theater. It doesn't look bad, and the theater looks like it seats more than the 600 it does. The acoustics were very good from my seat, which was near the center of the theater, a little bit closer to the stage than to the rear wall. The exterior of the building and its lobby are gorgeous and very modern. They stand in stark contrast to the shabby mid-century architecture of the former high school's buildings, which are just across the pathway from the performing arts center and where AGBU meetings still occur. (There are still lockers inside as well, and you can see the trophies, ribbons, and photos of the sports teams; it's a little bit depressing.) There are plenty of spaces in the parking lot, and the lobby of the building provides quite a bit of room for pre- and after-show mingling. The center is near Pasadena High School and has close and very straightforward access to the Foothill Freeway (I-210). Its location is surprising, because it's almost right in the middle of a residential neighborhood. *AGBU stands for Armenian General Benevolent Union, which has a long history that once included international, political, and factional intrigue with its rival the ARF (Armenian Revolutionary Federation). AGBU is mostly involved with cultural programs these days, but there were times when members of the Armenian diaspora would not speak to one another because they were aligned with either the AGBU or the ARF. Those times have mostly passed, at least in the US.

It's nice and pretty but the parking lot doesn't accommodate the amount of seats inside and either…read morethe sound system doesn't work right or the people managing it are incompetent. It became a joke at the concert I was at that the microphones don't work and some songs hurt my ears.

The food, the Sevice and the atmosphere is amazing. Small or big events, 100% recommend this…read morerestaurant.

From the moment they arrived to set up until the very end of our event, Roman and his team exceeded…read moreevery expectation. They were professional, organized, incredibly friendly, and brought such a fun, upbeat energy that our guests loved. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The Wagyu tacos were hands down some of the best tacos I've ever had--packed with flavor, incredibly tender, and they practically melted in your mouth. The chicken and shrimp tacos were just as amazing. Every ingredient was fresh, perfectly balanced, and paired with their incredible house sauce, which took each bite to another level. The smash burgers were another huge hit. Cooked to perfection and topped with fresh jalapeños and poblano peppers, they were juicy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the food long after the event was over. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and served with genuine care. Roman and his team delivered an exceptional experience from start to finish. We will definitely be booking them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for outstanding catering.

Roman and his staff were amazing! They catered for my daughter's birthday and we couldn't be more…read moresatisfied. Our guests still talk about how amazing the tacos and burgers were. Their customer service skills are also on another level. Thank you for everything! Looking forward to booking you again!

If you have a party here make sure to whisper, and bring headphones so you can dance lol. Had a…read moreparty here and the owner ruined my party because the music is to loud. Lmao are you kidding me! How is the music loud when people could hear each other's conversation. Like I said if you have a party here make sure to bring headphones so the noise would not bother the owner. He tells you one thing but once the day comes he changes everything around.

Extremely pleased with the overall experience the food was amazing the ambience was phenomenal we…read morejust had a wonderful time

These tacos are incredible--I could easily devour 12 without hesitation. Bursting with layer after…read morelayer of bold flavors, each bite feels like fireworks in your mouth. I love the chicken with fresh veggies, drizzled in their bright cilantro sauce, but the Diablo (with chicken or beef, melted cheese, jalapeños, crushed Hot Cheetos, and aioli) is next-level addictive. Everything is made from scratch, and you can taste the care in every component. Owner Diana pours so much love and passion into it all--she's incredibly sweet and kind, yet a tough, inspiring businesswoman I deeply respect. Highly recommend!

Best tacos I've ever had! Great customer service too!…read more They had a tent up in Burbank on San Fernando Rd at a little street festival. The woman was really sweet and helpful. I'd never tried Armenian food before this and it's delicious! Vegan and Gluten free options!

Chef Michael is the best!!! His prices are affordable and the food tastes amazing. Our small film…read morecrew was so happy we ordered from him! He gave us lots of options and provided cutlery, napkins and plates. He also delivered and was exactly on time.

5 Stars first I was really impressed with the set up, the presentation was absolutely AMAZING. Now…read moreto the real part, the food, OMG, Chef Michael makes the most delish, dishes, everything from the asparagus, the grilled Salmon, the garlic mashed potatoes, the salads and the a large assortment of desserts. The service is wonderful and we were relaxed and well pleased.

A Touch of Smoke BBQ catered an event at my church and WOW. the food was phenomenal, but also the…read morepresentation was beautiful. All of the meat was cooked perfectly. I'm always wary of food tables at big events because it's normally pretty disappointing, but I was not disappointed this time. It tasted like I was at a family reunion with home-cooked meat and veggies. Highly recommend!!

A Touch of Smoke BBQ catered for a work event, and the food was amazing! Great service, great setup…read moreand presentation for all the food. Overall great staff and would definitely would recommend them!

We want tacos..We want tacos..All those Laker fans that chant that phrase at Staples just need to…read morecall these nice people. And these are much better than those crappy fast food ones they get when the visiting team scores less than 100 points. Robert P and Mary R invited me to one of their epic family fiestas recently and they had it catered by Tacos Antonio, as I hear they always do. I can see why. I had carnitas and intestine tacos. The intestine wasn't as gross as it sounds and had the appearance and texture of calamari rings. With all of the awesome homemade salsa I slathered on they all tasted great. Highly recommended for your next party. I have no idea what the cost is but give em a call and I'm sure it will be reasonable. Next time I go to a Laker game and they shout "we want tacos", I'll shout back...call Tacos Antonio!

Love the food. They are very convenient for us lazies that don't want to cater everyone at an event…read moreand go thru the hassle of actually preparing the food ourselves. They bring a variety of meats to choose from- asada (roasted beef/BBQ) pastor (marinated pork), chorizo (sausage) and tripas (intestines). They provide the sides, freshly chopped onions and cilantro and 2 choices of salsas. They also have beans and pickeled onion w/habanero chiles. The food is ALWAYS fresh, and I have to say my favorite thus far is Pastor.