Monthly Archives: October 2010

2011 Rose Queen wears a new Swarovski crystal-bedecked crown

Tweet   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 … Continue reading

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Now open: The Tap Room bar at The Langham does vintage, straight-up, with a modern twist

Tweet   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 … Continue reading

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Photos: The party’s in Pasadena, and Paula Deen is bringing the cake

Tweet   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 … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Build up your Halloween reserves at Montrose Candy Co.

Tweet   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 … Continue reading

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Paula Deen is Grand Marshal for 2011 Rose Parade

Tweet   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. (Getty Images)

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Shop the block: Skate into Billy’s Boardshop in Montrose

Tweet   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 … Continue reading

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Royalty in the making: 2011 Rose Queen and Court before-and-after photos

Tweet 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 … Continue reading

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Pictured: Ecole de Cuisine Pasadena kicks things off with couscous

Tweet   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 … Continue reading

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Examining ‘The Arrangement’ behind the art at One Colorado in Pasadena

Tweet   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, … Continue reading

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Shop the block: There’s plenty of EyeCandy at this modern, minimalist beauty bar in Montrose

Tweet 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, … Continue reading

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