Tag Archives: South Pasadena

Scenes from the South Pasadena Farmers’ Market and Farm to Table Tour

The South Pasadena Farmers’ Market hosted Toyota’s Farm to Table Tour yesterday, and acclaimed local chefs got in on the act. L.A. culinary icon Susan Feniger of STREET was something of a headliner for the event. Feniger — and eight … Continue reading

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The guide: Last-minute holiday gift ideas from Pasadena-area stores

Tweet   FOR ANYBODY Gift cards (seen above), luxury candles and pretty much anything in stock at Lula Mae, 100 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena Sea salt caramels from Little Flower Candy Co., 1422 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

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Cocktail culture comes east: 1886 bar opens at The Raymond in Pasadena

Tweet Calling all cocktailians: Contemporary bar culture made a late but entirely fashionable entrance this week in Pasadena with the opening of 1886, the new watering hole at The Raymond Restaurant.The Raymond’s management and owners partnered with mixology masters Marcos … Continue reading

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Shop the block: The Jane & Joe Shoppe, 1030 Mission St., South Pasadena

Exercise your prerogative to shop local and support homegrown fashion designers, too, at The Jane & Joe Shoppe. And these designer clothes come at astonishing, near-knock-off prices — a point of pride for owner Robin Guzman, who works hard to … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Zinnia, 1024 Mission St., South Pasadena

Zinnia calls itself a Space for Contagious Creativity. Indeed, the spacious artists’ store is an explosion of color, with peculiar discoveries just waiting to be made. Take classes in an array of obscure subjects, like crafting sock creatures, assembling paper … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Boutique Jasleen, 1020-A Mission St., South Pasadena

From the casual to the glamorous, Boutique Jasleen continually carries a well-curated collection of seasonal and classic fashions. Even the store’s mannequins sport ensembles that you’d actually love to don. Bold patterns and old-fashioned hats make for a striking, modernist … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture, 1020 Mission St., South Pasadena

Bellini’s domain encompasses all types of furniture for babies and children, and the boutique on Mission Street is filled with exquisite cribs in decorated display vignettes. Here you’ll find the perfect gift for a baby shower or for your own … Continue reading

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Photos: Harvest a bounty from farmers markets in the Pasadena area

Staff writer Caroline An set out to discover what produce is in season at the area’s best farmers markets. Summer has arrived, and succulent favorites are ripe for the picking: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, apricots, plums, peaches and nectarines. Also, sweet … Continue reading

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Weekend guide: All the Doo Dah day; South Pasadena turns up the volume; and the Homestead Museum takes you back in time

Saturday, May 1 Doo Dah Parade It’s that time again; Pull your crazy hat out of the closet for the 34th occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade. It’s the best free fun you could imagine, and by fun we mean hanging … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Marz, 1512 Mission St., South Pasadena

This boutique is your ace in the hole for unique gifts. When a social engagement presents itself, rest assured your gift for the hostess will surpass all the others; Present it with a demure smile, and watch the compliments roll in. … Continue reading

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