NEWS AND NOTES

The designer with his partner and pregnant wife, Pia at their home in Pasadena. Also shown: Pieces from the collection, which will soon have a retail space

ITALIAN STYLE

Named for the Mediterranean stones ever present on the Sicilian beaches where the founder was raised, Ghiaia (pron: GHE-I-YA) of cially launched its men’s cashmere sweater collection in August 2019 before the pandemic forced them to switch gears and sell direct to consumer. “I was born and raised in Catania, Sicily, on the Etna Volcano side. I left the island when I was 20 and I spent the last 10 years traveling and living all over around the world, says founder Davide Baroncini, who moved to Pasadena three years ago with his wife, Pia, a born and bred Pasadenian.

Baraoncini had spent the previous ve years happily working for Brunello Cucinelli but decided to leave and establish roots in his wife’s hometown to be closer to her family. However, it was also important for him to have a “made in Italy” product. “We buy Cashmere from Cariaggi, which is certi ed and comes only from animals treated and raised in the respect of the ecosystem in a place like Mongolia and North of China,” explains Baroncini. “We have a small production, [so there’s little waste] and our goods are produced by a small factory lab in the middle of Italy that uses alternative energy resources.” This spring, around the same time as the birth of the couple’s rst child, they will open a retail and work space in the Burlington Arcade. Look for the perfectly plush, perfectly cut cashmere sweaters that will last for decades to come. —SAMANTHA BROOKS

PICTURE THIS

Join locations explorer extraordinaire Jared Cowan on a 30-minute walking tour of The Langham Huntington’s recently renovated Picture Bridge: a historic landmark constructed in the early 1900s by architect Myron Hunt, with scenes of California painted on the bridge’s gables by artist Frank M. Moore. Currently, due to COVID-related restrictions, the tour can accommodate private groups of a minimum of two guests, with up to fi ve guests from the same household.

After the tour, guests can enjoy the Langham’s new signature cocktail, inspired by the Picture Bridge and Pasadena’s iconic citrus groves. The namesake cocktail, The Orange Grove Old Fashioned, is made with Knob Creek Bourbon, cane sugar, orange bitters, and—for a festive fi nish—a bridge-like garnish. Tours from $40; langhamhotels.com —SARA SMOLA

DON’T MISS

Limited to 15, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is hosting forest bathing sessions Saturdays in March and April. Register in advance at arboretum.org.

The Pasadena Symphony will stream a free performance April 17 featuring Simone Porter, a 24-year-old violinist who made her professional solo debut at age 10 and has played with the NY Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the LA Phil. pasadenasymphony-pops.org

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Visit Napa Valley and West Wine Tours are o ering a “Women in Country” tasting tour featuring wineries helmed by female powerhouses: St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery, Fantesca Estate & Winery, and Crocker & Starr, where 40-year winemaking vet Pam Starr crafts her Sauvignon Blanc using sustainable farming practices. westwinetours.com —S.S.

LOCAL BREW

Pasadenan Trévon Sailor thought of every detail when he and his brothers, Tevin and Travis, launched premium coffee and lifestyle brand Sailor’s Brew Coffee. The Black-owned, veteran-owned label’s eponymous moniker isn’t just founder Trévon’s last name—it also serves as a metaphor for navigating life’s challenges, with a nod to past voyagers who sailed the stormy seas.

Born of Trévon’s love of coffee, Sailor’s Brew offers additive-free, slow-roasted, single-origin coffee from Ethiopia and Jamaica in three avors, while the package’s nautical-inspired design is intoxicating on its own.

From $20/16 oz. bag; sailorsbrewcoffee.com

—S.S.

Sustainable Sips

Remaker Labs, a Climate Neutral–certi ed company, recently launched a sleek, sustainable travel combo that ticks all the right boxes: Hitch, a full-size, BPA-free water bottle with a removable “barista approved” cup hidden inside.

Eco-entrepreneurs David Silverander and Sky Gilbar, co-founders of Remaker Labs, were inspired to create a sustainable sipping solution after discovering that most people who carry a reusable bottle won’t also carry a reusable cup. With more than 300 billion paper cups getting unceremoniously dumped in land lls, it’s seriously time to rethink that to-go option. $55; carryhitch.com —S.S.

Farm to Bottle

Good Luck Wine Shop

proprietors Adam and Kate Vourvoulis have created an approachable space for everyone to discover and enjoy natural wines. Located on East Foothill, the shop’s o ers about 150 natural and small-production wines that are ethically and naturally made: fair-labor practices are enforced, the grapes are farmed organically and fermented in their own naturally occurring yeasts, and no chemicals are added during the low-intervention wine-making process. The Vourvoulises also oversee their own natural, in-house label, Vin de California, which makes wines from heritage varietals. goodluckwineshop.com

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BOUGIE BAZAAR

From modern to Moroccan, Rebecca Burton and Harmony Wolfson source rare and unusual nds for the home and garden. bougiebazaarla.com

WALKER/VIDEN LUXURY CONSIGNMENT

Stylist and wardrobe consultant Jennie Walker showcases chic, pre-owned garments from labels like Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, and Gucci. walkerviden.com

REVIVAL ANTIQUES

A go-to for Hollywood set decorator Amy Wells (Mad Men, Big Little Lies), the 8,000-squarefoot showroom features lighting, antiques, garden pieces, textiles, and tile. revivalantiques.com

HOUSE OF SÉANCE

Glendale-based Lara Minassian curates a collection of antique rugs, ne arts, and textiles. etsy. com/shop/houseofseance

JEREMIE ADKINS ANTIQUES

Housed in the Pasadena Antique Center, this space is teeming with curious nds. Fun fact: Adkins scored a cameo on interior design fanatic Diane Keaton’s Instagram. @jeremieadkins_antiques

AVALON VINTAGE

Amanda de Cadenet and Jennifer Lawrence’s stylists are fans of this Highland Park hideaway— one of L.A.’s secret spots for discovering vintage clothes, records, and music memorabilia. avalon-vintage.business.site

HOLLIS

The newly opened retail concept boasts an ever-evolving curation of ne antiques and home accessories. susannehollis.com

ENDANGEREDLA

This consignment shop specializes in contemporary street style—its walls are adorned with limited-edition kicks from of-the-moment brands for the serious sneakerhead. endangeredla.com

ROSE BOWL FLEA MARKET

There’s a reason it’s so famous. The 50-year-old ea market is home to over 2,500 vendors hawking a medley of furniture, housewares, and all sorts of odds and ends. rgcshows.com/rose-bowl

PASADENA CITY COLLEGE FLEA MARKET

Not into famous? An “in-theknow” option for hunters who’d rather avoid the competition at the Rose Bowl, the PCC Flea Market sells an array of antiques and collectibles, as well as both vintage and upcycled clothing. pasadena.edu —S.S

QUICK BITES

From pivots to new openings, here’s what’s happening around town.

While some restaurants have recently shuttered–even temporarily—others are expanding. Michelin-starred chef MICHAEL MINA has two new concepts: Tokyo Hot Chicken is operating out of a “ghost kitchen” at his Bourbon Steak location in Glendale, which is still offering to-go and delivery. The new venture melds Nashville hot chicken with Japanese spices, sauces, and inventive sides such as wasabi mashed potatoes and togarashi Parker House rolls. Mina’s crew also rolled out a new Bourbon Burger Bar with prime dry-aged steak patties.

Tex-Mex staple HOMESTATE from Silver Lake and Highland Park is expanding into the old Lincoln spot in the Foothill area on the border of Pasadena and Altadena. Expect the same great breakfast tacos, Frito pie, and Palomas on the patio by spring.

Seasonal and sustainable French-inspired PERLE on Union Street in Pasadena opened last June, and executive chef Dean Yasharian is now celebrating the regions of France in a new six-course, prix- xe menu from the iconic areas of Paris to Bordeaux.

CHAKRA INDIAN KITCHEN on Raymond Ave. is planning to bring Indian ne dining to the community with dosas, biryanis, and tandoori specialties from the clay oven.

The striking mint green stand-alone building on Eagle Rock Blvd. is housing the sleek, modern interiors of CHIFA—a mesh of Cantonese, Taiwanese, and Peruvian cuisine from Opening Ceremony co-founder Humberto Leon and his family.

In the fast-casual space, Caterer Joseph Badaro opened HUMMUS LABS in the nancial district on Lake Ave. last April. While

Tokyo Hot Chicken Damien

Brooklyn Ave. Pizza Co.

Hummus Labs

the restaurant specializes in kabobs, falafel, and vegan-vegetarian dishes, new to the menu are the shawarma nachos made from let mignon skewer, served with house-made pita chips.

Healthy and delicious Indian food is coming from brand-new IMLI in Whittier. Some of the dishes use classic ingredients such as a house-made ghee loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and good fats for modern twists on everything from butter chicken to burritos.

Over in Boyle Heights, chef Mario Christerna is using mole in some of his

pie creations at BROOKLYN AVE. PIZZA CO., now open on the ground oor of The Paramount, a historic music venue.

This has also been the year of the pivot, and we have seen plenty of new concepts from award-winning chefs and restaurateurs. The mastermind behind GUERRILLA TACOS, Wes Avila, has opened a sandwich shop in Chinatown’s Mandarin Plaza. Angry Egret Dinette serves giant sandwiches and tortas piled high with unique ingredients such as pork shoulder–stuffed pig’s foot.

Restaurateur STEVE LIVIGNI of DAMA downtown and Scopa in Venice has brought Flaco to East Hollywood with vegan tacos, carnitas, and massive quesadillas. He has also joined forces in the same space with another DTLA transplant, E Stretto, known for premium deli sandwiches. In the Arts District, Michelin-starred chef ENRIQUE 0LVERA’S Damien is now serving a fast-casual taco and tequila concept, Ditroit, through a walk-up window in a back alley of the

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