Tag Archives: dessert

Shop the Block: For Valentine’s Day, Mignon chocolates are anything but boring

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Evelyn Barge

As authentic as family-run businesses come, Mignon Chocolate was founded in 1910 and has been run by the Ter-Poghossians ever since. For three generations, the family has manufactured its own fine chocolates, and original recipes are what make Mignon truly … Continue reading →

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Photos: Get the scoop — or two — on area’s best frozen sweets

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

From our summer dining issue, here’s a round-up by Emma Gallegos of the area’s best chilly treats — now with extra photographic goodness: BULGARINI GELATO Leo Bulgarini ships the high-quality ingredients for his gelatos all the way from Italy if … Continue reading →

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Photos: At Pasadena’s POP Champagne Bar, dessert is the most important meal of the day

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

A traditional Spanish dessert — these days, corrupted by an explosion in popularity and en masse distribution at theme parks and even fast-food joints — the churros at POP Champagne and Dessert Bar are on the high end of the … Continue reading →

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Weekend guide: Sew contemporary, spring festivals blossoming and a sweet pairing menu

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

>>GO  SATURDAY, April 10, & SUNDAY, April 11 “Stitches” A group exhibition at the Armory Center for the Arts opening Saturday will have you bobbin and weaving. Curated by Sinead Finnerty-Pyne, “Stitches” highlights 12 culturally diverse artists who approach craft, … Continue reading →

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