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When 2011 Rose Queen Evanne Elizabeth Friedmann was officially crowned yesterday in a ceremony at the Pasadena Convention Center, there was something extra sparkly about her, and it wasn't just that dazzling set of chompers.
The Rose Queen this year is sporting a brand-new crown, designed by Pasadena's own Jairo and Karen Lizarazu.
David Gordon, spokesman for the Tournament of Roses, provides some details on the royal headwear:
- The crystal elements are Swarovski round-brilliant and baguette cuts, and the crown is finished with rhodium.
- The six princess tiaras were designed to complement the Rose Queen's crown.
- It was crafted by Dina, Inc., a pageant tiara and crown manufacturer based in Cranston, R.I.
The new crown replaces one, seen at right, that was first introduced for the 2005 parade. That crown, designed by Mikimoto, was set in silver and featured 10 white South Sea pearls, 632 Akoya cultured pearls and 6.09 carats in diamonds. (It was the first Rose Queen crown to be made of truly precious materials, and it was estimated to be worth more than $100,000.)
Last year, we posted a retrospective on Rose Queen crowns through history, which you can read here.
(Photos by Walt Mancini / Staff)
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The cocktail bar at The Langham, Pasadena reopened last week as The Tap Room after an extensive redesign by Atlanta-based architecture and design firm The Johnson Studio.
The name is a nod to the original hotel bar, which opened in the 1930s -- just following the repeal of Prohibition.
The focus is on classic libations and artisan cocktails, but the new bar is fortified by a well-curated wine list and craft beer menu, with Unibroue Blanche de Chambly, Chimay Tripel (White), Spaten Oktoberfest, Franziskaner Hefeweizen, Morland Old Speckled Hen, Birra Moretti, Green Flash West Coast IPA and North Coast Old Rasputin on tap.
At the grand-opening fete, The Langham's new chef de cuisine David Féau prepared some amuse-bouches: a foie gras marshmallow croque-en-bouche, and a yellowtail tuna and green apple mille-feuille with argan oil.
It was a taste of things to come when the hotel's former Dining Room also reopens, in November, as The Royce with Féau at its helm.
Another food station presented the new menu of upscale bar fare that Tap Room visitors can expect to enjoy, including a lobster corn dog with mango curry ketchup; smoked-salmon tartar; cochinita pibil en crostini with citrus onion and habanero salsa; and a black truffle, onion and German sausage tartelette.
Open Mon.-Thur., 2 p.m.-1 a.m.; Fri. and Sat., noon-2 a.m.; Sun., noon-midnight. The Tap Room at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena. (626) 568 3900, pasadena.langhamhotels.com
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When the Tournament of Roses this morning announced Paula Deen as Grand Marshal of the 2011 Rose Parade, we just knew she'd bring the goods -- the baked goods.
Take a gander at the sugar rose-petal cake she whipped up for the occasion.
The members of the Royal Court keep their eyes trained on that delectable prize, in the photo at top.
And the Star-News reports Deen is already serving up suggestions for your New Year's Day party platter:
"Let me tell you, praline French toast, it's out of this world, killer," she said. "And some egg cups with Bearnaise sauce, or any kind of sauce."
Check out the photo gallery from the Grand Marshal announcement.
(Photos by Sarah Reingewirtz / Staff)
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Who, really, can resist the old-fashioned candy shop, with gleaming rows of clear plastic bins and shovel-sized scoops standing ready to deliver sugary goodness?
If that sounds romantic, you're due for a visit to the Montrose Candy Co., which specializes in your childhood favorites, from the nostalgic to the hard-to-find. The store also stocks imported candies, including some that arrive from as far away as Britain, Italy, Belgium, France, Japan and the Middle East.
While holidays like Halloween and Easter are a boon for business, the shop is always a popular stop-off for patrons headed to catch a flick, and also for bakers and confectioners looking to candy-coat their creations.
Owner Linda Eaton says the candy boutique is also known for its salt-water taffy selection -- more than 40 flavors -- from Utah's Taffy Town, and for its frozen treats, like Balboa-style ice cream bars and frozen bananas.
"Our goal was to bring a favorite vacation treat to the foothills and ensure it was authentic," Eaton says.
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Continue reading Shop the block: Build up your Halloween reserves at Montrose Candy Co. .
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This just in, y'all: Food Network chef and TV personality Paula Deen will help grease greet the new year as grand marshal of the 2011 Rose Parade.
This just in, y'all: Food Network chef and TV personality Paula Deen will help (Getty Images)
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Even outside the Montrose Village, there's no place that does authentic skate-shop quite like Billy's.
Even outside the Montrose Village, there's no place that does authentic skate-shop quite like Billy's.The store has been around, in different locations, since the '70s and is an auteur of California skater style. Trust its staff for your practical boarding needs, and then stick around for a little something fun.
To boot, the board shop has cross-market appeal; From dresses to shoes, its casual fashion stock is alluring for skaters and non-skaters alike. And, of course, you can snag sparkly Toms Glitters here.
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Continue reading Shop the block: Skate into Billy's Boardshop in Montrose.
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Though the big reveal was held indoors this morning due to rain, there wasn't anything damp about spirits when Evanne Elizabeth Friedmann was announced 2011 Rose Queen.
So what happens when an average Pasadena-area high-schooler or college student is plucked out of obscurity and given a royal title?
Already, the seven chosen young women of the court have begun their official Tournament of Roses training regimen. They'll be schooled in public speaking, leadership and modeling techniques -- from descending down stairs and sitting like a lady, to tying the perfect scarf and waving like a princess. (It's akin to putting in a lightbulb, Princess Tatyane Anaid Berrios says.)
They've also gone to royal beauty school, so to speak, with help from an official Macy's wardrobe, fresh coiffures and make-up artist tips.
Check out the transformation in the before-and-after photos below, and tell us what you think. (The images on the left were shot on Oct. 11 outside the Tournament House. The images on the right were shot this morning inside the Gold Room at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.)
Rose Queen
Evanne Elizabeth Friedmann
Age: 17
Hometown: La Cañada Flintridge
School: La Cañada High School
Rose Princess
Tatyane Anaid Berrios
Age: 17
Hometown: Arcadia
School: Arcadia High School
Rose Princess
Sarah Christine Fredrickson
Age: 17
Hometown: Altadena
School: Maranatha High School
Rose Princess
Jessica Michelle Montoya
Age: 17
Hometown: Pasadena
School: Flintridge Preparatory School
Rose Princess
Tenaya Miyoko Senzaki
Age: 17
Hometown: Altadena
School: Pasadena High School
Rose Princess
Kathryn Morris Thomson
Age: 17
Hometown: Pasadena
School: Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Rose Princess
Michelle Kaye Washington
Age: 18
Hometown: Pasadena
School: Pasadena City College
Continue reading Royalty in the making: 2011 Rose Queen and Court before-and-after photos.
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How do we love our couscous? Let me count the ways: Hand rolled, steamed, or maybe prepared with shellfish and a touch of argan oil drizzled on top, as they do in the Moroccan port city of el Jadida.
This weekend's Couscous Festival in Pasadena celebrated the traditional North African dish with food lectures, demonstrations and -- of course -- couscous and tagine samplings. Visitors to the epicurean bazaar got a taste of authentic Berber cuisine and an opportunity to learn expert technique from master chefs.
For the Star-News, Beige Luciano-Adams reports:
(Guests) wound their way through billowing clouds of smoke at outdoor grills, loading their plates with savory Maghrebi street foods.Inside, a small army of assistants watched over carefully steamed couscous and tagines -- the traditional North African clay cooking pots -- brimming with spiced, soupy rabbit, seafood and chicken.
Continue reading Pictured: Ecole de Cuisine Pasadena kicks things off with couscous.
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When you look at a piece of art, what do you see?
Maybe you stand away from the work and admire its shape and form. Maybe you move closer and focus in on brush strokes or chisel markings, the movements that betray its creation.
But what if the work itself was invisible? When, then, would remain?
New to The Artist Studio at One Colorado is Carly Steward, who deconstructs "The Arrangement" and puts the unseen elements of an art exhibition under examination.
When you look at a piece of art, what do you see?Maybe you stand away from the work and admire its shape and form. Maybe you move closer and focus in on brush strokes or chisel markings, the movements that betray its creation.
But what if the work itself was invisible? When, then, would remain?
New to The Artist Studio at One Colorado is Carly Steward, who deconstructs "The Arrangement" and puts the unseen elements of an art exhibition under examination.They are the pieces that hold it all together. (Our staff writer Stacey Wang describes them as "the supporting cast" in the art world.)
"Take away the artwork from a museum exhibit and you're left with reminders of what was once there -- a pedestal, some wood covered in fabric, maybe a metal prong," Wang writes.
Continue reading Examining 'The Arrangement' behind the art at One Colorado in Pasadena.
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This ultramodern beauty bar is boiled down to an essence: It focuses entirely on beauty treatments for the face. Threading, make-up application and facials comprise the menu of options.
EyeCandy's expert threaders will design the perfect eyebrow arch for you, and its estheticians will create a facial treatment tailored to your skin's needs. Owner Karolin Sahakian takes pride in her EyeCandy specialists, who each focus exclusively on an area of beauty expertise.
On the retail side, Sahakian has also curated an exceptional array of sought-after luxury skin-care products -- including brands like Natura Bisse, DermaQuest, Clarisonic and Colorescience.
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A familiar face on the Montrose shopping scene, Bella has been around for more than a decade, and the women's boutique is now under new ownership.
Customize your wardrobe by pairing designer jeans, tops, dresses and coats with one-of-a-kind accessories, like jewelry by local artisans and handbags by small design houses.
On the comfy, casual front, look for P.J. Salvage loungewear and yoga apparel, including wraps, jackets and organic tops and bottoms.
The shop is also a great destination for gift-buying; Skip the wrapping paper and bundle it all together in a colorful, rugged Oilcloth tote or a Sea Bags carry-all made from recycled sails.
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Continue reading Shop the block: Bella's boutique chic on Honolulu Avenue in Montrose.
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We'll also post the digital edition here, so check back starting tomorrow for lots of online exclusives like photo galleries and extra content.
Our fall arts and culture issue comes out tomorrow, and it's packed with the best creative happenings of the season. Pick up a copy of the Star-News, and look for the magazine inside.
Besides our regular shopping, event and book departments, feature stories in the new issue include:
- Street fashion photography spread, shot on location at One Colorado
- Coffee as art: An exploration of Pasadena's top micro-roasters
- Writer Lian Dolan chats about her first novel "Helen of Pasadena"
- Gallery guide: Fall for the arts with top-notch exhibitions and events in November and December
If you subscribe to the Star-News, you'll receive a copy with your regular delivery.
(Cover photo by Watchara Phomicinda / Staff)
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And there's no reason to miss either free-flowing, beat-filled soiree.
Organizers of the Pasadena Wine Festival will offer free admission to anyone who shows a ticket for the nearby Sierra Madre Wine and Jazz Walk benefiting City of Hope.
"As far as we're concerned, the big wine event (this weekend) is in Sierra Madre, because it goes to a great cause," said Russ Meek, sommelier and managing partner of redwhite+bluezz, which, along with Pasadena Entertainment, produces the Pasadena Wine Festival. "Anyone who goes to that (one) gets into ours for free."
Meek said he hopes the offer will encourage festival-goers to "cruise around" to both events benefiting deserving causes.
Continue reading 2 Foothill cities, 2 wine and jazz benefits, this Saturday only.
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