EDITOR’S NOTE

ALL GOOD THINGS

Sometimes I wish we called this the “Some of the Best of Pasadena” issue, as we never feel we have enough pages to cover everything great about our city. With the region offering so much—both new and established—it’s impossible to celebrate everything properly. So we’ve called upon some of our local experts, leaders, and a cionados for help to share their favorites.

From the design duo behind furnishings haven Lawson Fenning to a former Rose Parade president, we not only highlight some of the region’s best shops, restaurants, and monuments, but also some of the people behind the businesses and brands we cherish.

As this issue hits newsstands and lands at your front door, summer will be in full swing, and this year that feels extra special. After the last two summers of trepidation and uncertainty, I think we all feel a bit more comfortable getting out of the house—whether that means to drop the kids at summer camp or to take that long-haul trip abroad. To that end, we’re also honoring summer and all of the tastes, smells, and style that come with it. Bathing suits, sunblock, strawberries, tequila, dining on the beach in the South Bay … we’ve touched upon a bit of everything that brings a splash to the season.

Whether it’s poolside with a margarita or on a long-anticipated journey, we hope you enjoy the issue.

SAMANTHA BROOKS

Editor in Chief

Should your summer travel take you near or far, Beyond Green’s property portfolio of sustainable resorts has something for everyone. Shown here: &Beyond Bateleur Camp. For more, see page 32.