From February 7 – 9, 2014, thousands of book lovers, rare book dealers, and scholars will converge at the Pasadena Convention Center for the 47th California International Antiquarian Book Fair. Recognized as one of the world’s largest a... More »
The neighbors all know the place. Now it’s your turn. The Flintridge Proper, La Cañada/Flintridge’s favorite local hang, will be breaking out the bubbly this New Year’s Eve with two special dinners. Flintridge Proper meals always feature the best in seaso... More »
When we think of the holidays, our thoughts turn to wine. Wine for toasting, wines for gifting, wine for dining, wine to take our minds off shopping malls and PlayStations, wine with breakfast, you get the idea. But it’s not just popping open a cork. Just be... More »
As seasons change, so too does Flintridge Proper’s Cocktail Menu. To capture the essence of fall, the Proper’s own bartenders have whipped up a special cocktail menu that will help you appreciate the season more. Angel Meza, one of the Proper’s head bartenders... More »
It is nice to live in a time where good food is just a phone call away, or a 5-minute walk down the corner. However, when it comes to great food, one needs to search a little bit harder. But just a little. Fortunately, word of mouth plus the power of the Inter... More »
Pasadena is a great place to live, but it is missing one key thing, an ocean view. That prompts many of us to head for the wide blue Pacific when we want a change of pace, some fresh ocean air and balmy temperatures. There are any number of locations and rest... More »
Great food, great service, great people, great dining experience. Though these qualities grace many restaurants today, The Flintridge Proper takes it to a whole different level. Consider: fresh, farm-to-table food prepared by Chef Kevin NaPier; a higher level ... More »
The season for overindulging is fast approaching, but before you give in to tempting, non-healthy foods, check out the healthy and delicious Fall specials plant-based restaurant, Real Food Daily has in store: Three Amigos Cauliflower chickpea fritters with spi... More »
Artists and gardens go together like Van Gogh and sunflowers. If Descanso Gardens has inspired your own artistic endeavors, why not share your vision? The Sturt Haaga Gallery at Descanso Gardens is seeking submissions of art to present in Portraits of the Gard... More »
Oktoberfest, pizza month, and Halloween equals beer, pizza, and candies. The mere mention of these October celebrations is enough to make your teeth quake in its roots. Fortunately, October is also National Dental Hygiene Month, so it all peters out right? It ... More »
For those who doubt the power of ebikes, just ask the Monrovia Park Rangers. The park rangers recently bought 2 IZIP Express bicycles from Brio Electric Bikes to help them patrol Canyon Park. Why the Express? Because it has the power to easily climb steep hill... More »
When Ellen Daigle took some courses on sign painting to work at home while watch over her children in 1978, silk screening was just one of the subjects she studied. Working out of her garage and going door-to-door to sell her services; she was able to open her... More »
