Next time you crave authentic Mexican, try Burrito Express, a quaint family-owned restaurant that has been serving delicious Mexican food from unchanged recipes for more than three decades. From the shredded-beef burritos to the savory sauces (available in mil... More »
Existentialist philosopher Albert Camus once said that beauty creates “for a minute, the glimpse of an eternity that we should like to stretch out over the whole of time.†One glimpse at the golden-red and ocean-blue Venetian glassware at Contessa – an Ita... More »
Dr. Michael Yung For many, a visit to the dentist is one of those necessary evils in life – like taxes or Sunday dinner with the family. But Pasadena’s Michael S. Yung, DDS has brightened the experience by turning his office into a home away from home. “Ou... More »
Create your own customizable meals With the economy in the red, and purse strings continually tightening, it’s safe to say everyone is working at least a little harder these days. Home cooked meals, however, are finally one area of your life where you can si... More »
When times get tough, the tough get branded! That’s what Ellen Daigle, owner of South Pasadena’s Ellen’s Silkscreening says, pointing out that branding your employees with silkscreened and embroidered logos turns them into cost-effective “walking billboards.” ... More »
If you’re thinking of redoing your kitchen or bathroom with beautiful cabinetry – or, really, overhauling anything in your home that involves wood – you should probably also be thinking about Bill Buck. “Woodworking? It’s in my blood,” he says simply. Fo... More »
Touché Salon & Day Spa and BoobooSheek Jewelry joined together with the Circle of Huntington Hospital in the fight against breast cancer on Friday, October 10. BoobooSheek released their new “Pink” line of Swarovski Crystals bracelets to benefit Huntington Ho... More »
When it comes to his restaurant, Armen Hakobyam’s philosophy is less-is-more. Surely, Hakobyam, owner of the Green Street Tavern, knows the importance of ambience, but his first concern is the food – a simple, classic menu, and an atmosphere that is all ab... More »
Even before his first one, Nathan Simmons’s love for cars began with building toy cars – models, to be exact. One of his first was a functioning quarter-scale model engine that seemed impossible but his determination to make it perfect finally prevailed. T... More »
At a press conference Tuesday, Pasadena Police Chief Bernard Melekian addressed the media on investigations into the Feb. 19 fatal shooting by police officers of resident Leroy Barnes in Northwest Pasadena. Here is a trabnscript of Chief Melekian’s remarks: “O... More »
Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the gardeners dream. It has many uses, and all of those uses will result in nicer plants. However, composting can be time consuming and hard work. I place a reasonable value on my time, so spending hours and hours... More »
Ellen’s Silkscreening has been supplying t-shirts, hats, and promotional materials to Pasadena businesses and non-profits for 30 years. Owner Ellen Daigle has built the business up by providing quality product and quality customer service. Daigle worked out of... More »
