Not your typical jewelry store, Navarro’s Creations specializes in handmade custom-designed jewelry that is unique and creative. Yamilly Navarro, the jewelry designer at Navarro’s Creations, uses a special technique which she calls a “family secret” to create her jewelry. Navarro explains that the process is very technical, but basically, she weaves gold wires (similar to weaving cloth) to produ... More »
It’s no mystery, a good massage can cost big bucks. For many people, it’s a real surprise to find a quality massage that’s also inexpensive. How would you like to spend $49 for an hour long massage? Sound too good to be true? Believe it! At Elements Total Health Center, Tuesday’s will now be your favorite day of the week due to their $49 massage deal. Whether it’s time to treat yourself, a friend,... More »
When you walk into Barney’s Beanery you are hit with many things; colors, sounds, smells: chaos. From the license plates on the ceiling, motorcycles on counters, televisions at every booth and the psychedelic English bus in the middle of the restaurant; Barney’s Beanery is a cacophony of sensory experiences. Their menu alone can make you hold your head in your hands; over 700 items to chose from. ... More »
At first glance, I felt slightly threatened by the menu (not to mention the philosophy). Latin-Asian fusion doesn’t sound very accommodating for someone who doesn’t like even the most garden variety vegetables. But much to my surprise, every element in the four dishes I tasted at the new ViVe in Old Pasadena complimented each other in a way that the “Latin-Asian fusion†niche pitch doe... More »
The dining room of Sushi Roku is dark, Zen-like, peaceful with the sound of multiple water features in the background. A small outcropping of rocks surrounds tables on one side, while roughly hewn pieces of highly polished wood adorn the back wall. Everything is lit discreetly; designed to bring the diner a sense of peace and well-being. While sipping iced tea, my companion and I were brought one ... More »
redwhite+bluezz isn’t your average wine bar. Like other local wine venues, it’s hip and has a great wine list, but the similarities end there. Noted local and known musicians infuse the lounge with the best in live jazz and blues. Flights of wine and cheese allow you to tour the world from the comfort of your table. The artfully presented food is thoroughly delicious. Paintings by noted ... More »
From the moment you enter Vertical, you can see this is not your ordinary wine bar. The décor is elegant and understated, done in shades of mushroom, taupe and brown, Vertical is a delight to the eye as well as the senses with over 100 wines offered by the glass and more than 20 wine flights to choose from. The food is prepared tapas-style to complement the wines. It was a Tuesday night and my co... More »
Q’s is just the sort of seriously laid-back bar Old Pasadena has been sorely missing. Q’s is located above Barney’s Beanery, sharing the kitchen and a fraction of the extensive menu. Sandwiches, burgers, salads and appetizers are available in the bar upstairs. The full bar boasts a long list of domestic and imported brews, everything you’ve heard of and plenty you haven’t. Q’s is spaci... More »
I’m in luuuuuuv (again)! This time my affair is with Europane Bakery in Pasadena. Trisha and I came west from Claremont for a day of eating and of course, an activity all college students engage in, “studying.” I don’t recall much studying being done but the eating aspect of our plans was well accomplished and left me blissfully happy the way that good food does. We arrived here about 11 am an... More »
For those of you who are not familiar with Five-Sixty-One, it is the restaurant connected with the California School of Culinary Arts. A sort of “working classroom†if you will. Under the instruction of Chef Instructor Matthew Zboray and Dining Room Instructor Andrew Grani, students rotate every three weeks into the restaurant serving patrons, plating food and preparing dishes. The menu change... More »
