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NOW GET OUT I am writing in response to “Raising Hell” (Sept. 30), Ms. Snortland’s push for her friend’s book and her desire for social change. How many people out there are aware social change and socialism are one and the same? Wow, the left cries about corporations pulling the strings. I would much rather bank on corporations. And if you don’t wake up soon, we will be living in a country that America will not recognize. Perhaps that is why you are so against the Tea Baggers, as you put it. We stand by a country our forefathers fought for. If you don’t believe our constitutional republic is the best form of government in the world, try living in a communist or socialist country. Go pack your bags. Hasta la vista, baby. But leave our government to what our forefathers intended, which was for the government to stay out of our way and give us the freedom to create wealth. Now, as you can see, it is the government that is keeping us from prosperity. That is why I fight people like you who do not belong here. Take your change and leave. ~CATHERINE SHAFFER, PASADENA
ENVIRONMENTALLY UNFRIENDLY In 2010, when I did a kitchen remodel, I purchased an “environmentally” friendly dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. All three appliances where high-end and the manufacturers said these were their best energy saving appliances. I believe there ought to be better truth in advertising laws. I was not told at the store or in the manufacturer’s manual that I would have to run hot water in the kitchen sink for a couple of minutes before turning on the dishwasher. I guess the unit had no heating element as my previous “old machine” did. Furthermore, my new machine came with a smaller load capacity. The new machine would wash about half as many dishes per load as my previous non-environmentally friendly machine. Oh, and about 10 percent of the time I cross my fingers that when the dishwasher has “done its thing,” that is,
wash my dishes, they will all be squeaky clean and I do not have to wash them again by hand. But I do have an “environmentally” friendly appliance. Question: How was my dishwasher supposed to be “environmentally” better than the past machine I had purchased? Now I have to use more water to wash my dishes and each load capacity is smaller than when I used my older dishwasher? Wow, what a country! Thank you, environmentalists. I must confess that I am sensitive to noise so that when it came to purchasing a new washer and dryer, I purchased the top of the line models. Low and behold, these two machines drive me crazy when they are being used. I called in the manufacturer's service mechanic to see what could be done. The mechanic told me that all the new appliances are noisy today and that there was nothing that he could do. He did suggest, however,
that I should have repaired my old scratched marked and rusted machines. Dummy me. When I did my original kitchen remodel 30 years ago, I took off the laundry room door into the kitchen to make room for my new washing machine and dryer. What I should have done, in hindsight, was install a pocket door, but I did not. Now, when I turn on my new “environmentally friendly appliances,” I go outdoors or to the back bedrooms for solitude. The last time the appliance repairman came out to fix my dishwasher, I told him that my 15-yearold white refrigerator probably had about five more years of life. Perhaps less than five years, as my wife said that “stainless” is the new fashion. The mechanic told the missus and me that the new refrigerators today are more “environmentally” friendly,
but they make more noise than their predecessors. Help somebody. ~MIKE MOHILL, GLENDALE
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These law enforcement officials take an oath to the Constitution, but LEAP does not come out and say the marijuana laws are unreasonable regulation of individual rights to liberty, property and to privacy secured by the 4th and 5th Amendments. I wonder why? ~MICHAEL J. DEE, WINDHAM, MAINE
SOME GOOD QUESTIONS I’m writing about Victor Cass’ not-sothoughtful opinion piece, “The enemy within” (Sept. 9). Cass failed to mention why he wants marijuana to remain completely unregulated, untaxed and controlled by criminals — just like alcohol was when it was illegal. Alcohol is regulated, controlled and taxed. Why not marijuana? Tobacco is regulated, controlled and taxed. Why not marijuana? Hundreds of over-the-counter medications are regulated, controlled and taxed. Why not marijuana? ~KIRK MUSE, MESA, ARIZ.
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FROM THE WEB: Re: “A new ERA,” Sept. 2 I hope we get it introduced into the 112th (Congress) as the 111th is about to close. Here’s a real shot of hope — tell the new generation of feminists: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ P4KOFnX ~POSTED BY ZOE NICHOLSON
Re: “The enemy within,” Sept. 9 Victor Cass cannot be MORE right! Kudos to him! As a mental health professional I have seen first-hand the damage that marijuana does to our young people. Just because a few lucky people who have commented here have not (yet?) suffered the harmful effects of pot-usage, they are the exception, not the rule! I just hope and pray that the great “silent majority” of California voters turn out and vote NO on Proposition 19. By the way, this article is a shortened version of his article that originally appeared on his blog. ~POSTED BY SCPRINCESS
I couldn’t agree with Victor Cass more. I am a mental health professional and see the negative effects of marijuana usage on a daily basis. Consider me the second official NIMFAB! ~POSTED BY HG22
Re: “The Marijuana Conspiracy,” Oct. 7 “The Marijuana Conspiracy” by Alaine Lowell is one of the best articles I have seen on why marijuana is illegal. Really brings the story to life, well researched and one I will be sharing will everyone I know! Thank you! What a travesty — 73 years of prohibition due to a few cronies preserving their wealth and influence … very sad. ~POSTED BY DCLALLEN
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•CONSIDER THIS• BY ELLEN SNORTLAND
Meat, greet, eat IT HELPS TO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR NEXT MEAL itting down to supper as a 4-year-old, I recall my sisters’ ardent concerns about who was on their plates. Yes, you read that correctly: who. “This isn’t Bluebell, is it?” they’d yell in unison. I was not old enough to have my own 4-H club livestock, but I was aware that Bluebell was a creature that days earlier I’d petted and loved. We lived on a little farm outside of Denver and knew many of our meals. We cleaned our plates, because it was good and because we did not wish to waste our friends’ lives. Some of you might recoil at the idea of being on a first-name basis with your dinner. I understand that reaction. However, I think being intimately involved with your food is important and far more empowering than buying factory-farmed meat or produce shipped from another hemisphere. In the world of our family farm, eating was all part of the great circle of life. We fed our plants and animals so they could feed us. The impact of growing up on a farm has served me well. I’m loath to waste food since I respect its source. I don’t take food for granted. I’m able to use almost everything from a plant or animal that’s usable. And I know the difference in the quality of local vs. trucked or shipped foods. I invite you to share those standards if you don’t already. Remember the saying, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you?” Rubbish! What you don’t know about your food can certainly harm you, and a lot of us. Just last month, the horrendous conditions for laying hens in Iowa caused a salmonella outbreak, massive egg recall and scandal. What is it about Iowa? Iowa is also the state that had the kosher slaughterhouse corruption where the conditions were horrific, not only for the animals but people too. The kosher designation is not only vital to observant Jews, but to those of us who believe in a spiritual or moral component to food preparation and consumption. OK, so there was apparently one bad rabbinical apple in that barrel recently; I still respect kosher as a consumer guidepost. But again, I must caution there’s a lot of skullduggery — an underused word that means deception and trickery — with our food producers and processors. Just because it says something on the label doesn’t mean it’s true. Consumers still have enormous power in society, especially in the world of food. Since food is something we use to survive, we’ve all got a major steak — err, stake — in its sources. As a huge example of how we could really make a difference quickly, consider Costco. If you like shopping at Costco, insist they only buy fish that is sustainable. Join the Greenpeace effort to hold Costco to account for its part in endangering fish stocks. Same thing with their meats and produce. Believe me, if Costco adopts a sustainable approach to the suppliers they use, we’ll see a huge shift in this country’s food supplies. And Costco is a great place to start because they have a reputation for being socially responsible. I vote them “Most Likely to Respond.” Need fuel for your outrage? Read books like “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals,” by Michael Pollan (or any of his books), or by watching the excellent documentary “Food, Inc.” Another author passionate about our food is Jonathan Safran Foer, who has just released “Eating Animals.” You may become a vegetarian from your research, or you may be like me, an often-conflicted yet steady omnivore deeply concerned about the care of our food sources. I go out of my way to “do the right thing,” to buy “organic” or “free range,” and I’m furious because, according to Safran Foer, consumers who try to be conscientious are being duped over what “cage free” or “free range” often means. Since there are no government standards for these terms, they can be abused. While both Pollan and Safran Foer acknowledge that many of us won’t become strict vegetarians, what we can do is be more demanding about our food. A great way to get moral about food quickly is to educate your kids, if you have them. They’ll often keep you honest faster than any influence I know. Teach them about Alice Waters, the famous Bay Area chef, who has been the reigning queen of growing and eating locally for decades. Use the Web to find local farmers markets and shop at them. A good starting place is pasadenafarmersmarket.org. Insist that the milk, eggs and meats you use carry the Certified Humane designation. A “certified humane” stamp means the food “meets the Humane Farm Animal Care program standards, which includes a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones, animals raised with shelter, resting areas, sufficient space and the ability to engage in natural behaviors.” Visit certifiedhumane.org to see who your humane providers are. If you can handle being vegan, do it. So far, I can’t, but you can certainly learn to make vegan dishes for your vegan loved ones. Meanwhile, I continue to thank Bluebell and every sentient being that has ever helped me grow and live. ■
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Best Annual Event: THE ROSE PARADE (626) 449-4100 | TOURNAMENTOFROSES.COM For 122 years and counting, the annual Rose of Roses Parade has brought the eyes of the world to Pasadena while retaining its festive appeal for locals drawn time and again to its impressive mobile floral monuments. On Jan. 1, the Tournament of Roses Association will be singing Auld Lang Syne alongside presenting sponsors Honda, who aim to add a shade of eco-friendly green to the Rose City’s grandest celebration. READER RECOMMENDED DOO DAH PARADE (626) 590-1134 | PASADENADOODAHPARADE.INFO If the Rose Parade embodies civic pride, Doo Dah proves Pasadena still has a sense of humor. This decidedly occasional event with an eclectic and ever-evolving cast of comic characters is everyone’s and anyone’s best chance to let their freak flag fly.
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THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 1151 OXFORD ROAD, SAN MARINO | (626) 405-2100 HUNTINGTON.ORG With a vast library of rare books, epoch-spanning assortment of artistic treasures and 120 acres of lush greenery, The Huntington is a top destination for scholars, tourists and locals with broad intellects and discerning tastes. Carefully crafted exhibits draw from its distinguished European and rapidly expanding American art collections spanning 400 years of history. READER RECOMMENDED: ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 145 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-5105 ARMORYARTS.ORG While its gallery features a pretty interesting collection of contemporary art, the Armory continues to hold a place close to Pasadena’s heart for its mission to spread art appreciation and education to budding creative types of all ages, especially kids.
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KAREN MILNE OWNER, STARR HOUSE – THE SALON 2636 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO (626) 799-0828 | STARRHOUSE.COM A native of Scotland with a knack for entrepreneurship in the health and beauty business, Karen Milne became owner of Starr 3 House – The Salon in 2004 after running successful spas in the UK and Washington DC. Milne takes a hands-on approach to success, working directly with customers while encouraging a strong sense of teamwork among employees. “I don’t want to take all the credit here. I have a wonderful staff and great clients. I’m just part of a large team, and it’s a group effort that makes us what we are,” she said.
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Best Citizen: ROBIN SALZER OWNER, ROBIN’S WOOD FIRE BBQ & GRILL 395 N. ROSEMEAD BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 351-8885 ROBINSBBQ.COM Robin Salzer may have lost his 2007 bid for Northwest Pasadena’s District 1 City Council seat, but that experience nonetheless has compelled him to involve himself in civic affairs more than he ever thought. “I made a promise during my campaign to stay involved in the Northwest community whether my
campaign succeeded or not,” said Salzer, longtime owner of Robin’s Woodfire BBQ and Grill. Salzer has since founded the Lemonade Brigade entrepreneurship training program for John Muir High School students — hiring some of its graduates at his restaurant and Rose Bowl catering business — and is expanding it to include San Rafael Elementary School students. He also serves on the city’s Transportation Advisory Committee and on the boards of the NAACP Pasadena Branch, Pasadena Museum of History and Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.
Best Cultural Festival: MAKE MUSIC PASADENA MAKEMUSICPASADENA.ORG Make Music Pasadena began in summer 2008 to honor World Music Day and has quickly become one of the city’s favorite annual events. With dozens of free concerts in all kinds of musical styles happening simultaneously throughout the city, there 5 are few better occasions for a stroll around town. Kudos to the Old Pasadena Management District, Playhouse District Association and South Lake Business Association for a job well done. We’re looking forward to the next one on June 25. READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA CHALK FESTIVAL PASADENACHALKFESTIVAL.COM Organized by Doo Dah Parade instigators The Light Bringer Project, the Pasadena Chalk Festival perpetually ranks as one of the city’s most creative and popular annual events. This year’s two-day art extravaganza at Paseo Colorado featured more than 500 artists creating 179 chalk murals, earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest-ever display of chalk pavement art.
Best Historic Landmark: PASADENA CITY HALL 100 N. GARFIELD AVE., PASADENA | (626) 744-4000 CITYOFPASADENA.NET CI.PASADENA.CA.US/CITY_HALL.ASPX With every walkway under its magnificent six-story dome open to a cool evening breeze, there’s no place quite like Pasadena City Hall, our own little Parthenon. Following a threeyear, $118-million restoration and seismic retrofit finished in 2007, the 1927 treasure leapt into the modern age with LEED — Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design — certification. READER RECOMMENDED: COLORADO STREET BRIDGE A 1913 Beaux-arts masterpiece crowning the Arroyo Seco, the Colorado Street Bridge has long remained a Pasadena icon. Though the bridge closed to traffic for a short time due to earthquake safety fears, its 1993 reopening re-invigorated city pride and became cause for Pasadena Heritage’s annual Bridge Party celebrations.
Best Institute of Higher Learning: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 1200 E. CALIFORNIA BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 395-6811 CALTECH.EDU The academic home to winners of 32 Nobel Prizes, Caltech has emerged as a premier destination for scientific inquiry by many of the world’s greatest minds. Fortunately, genius is not a requirement for strolling its beautiful and inspiring campus grounds. READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA CITY COLLEGE 1570 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 585-7123 | PASADENA.EDU 6 Caltech draws praise as a special place for the elite, but Pasadena City College should be equally treasured for making high-quality education an opportunity accessible to all and changing thousands of lives each year. Go Lancers! –CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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READER RECOMMENDED: KIDSPACE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 480 N. ARROYO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 449-9144 | KIDSPACEMUSEUM.ORG The love of learning that brings teens and adults to places like the Norton Simon begins at Kidspace, where playtime is at its richest and most rewarding.
Best Kids/Family Fun Spot: KIDSPACE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 480 N. ARROYO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 449-9144 | KIDSPACEMUSEUM.ORG Play inspires discovery at the Kidspace Children’s Museum, where highly creative exhibits and acres of hands-on outdoor learning environments teach the most important lesson of all: learning is fun. Kids can walk through a kaleidoscope, control an earthquake, discover prehistoric fossils, see through the eyes of an insect and climb and splash to their heart’s content.
BROOKSIDE PARK 360 N. ARROYO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 744-7275 Brookside boasts numerous sports fields, recreation opportunities and picnic areas in a lush setting just south of the Rose Bowl that spans 61 acres, making it Pasadena’s largest public park and a perfect place for reconnecting with nature while staying close to home.
READER RECOMMENDED: HELEN AND PETER BING CHILDREN’S GARDEN AT THE HUNTINGTON 1151 OXFORD ROAD, SAN MARINO | (626) 405-2100 | HUNTINGTON.ORG For little ones ages 2 to 7, The Huntington’s lush Children’s 2 Garden looks like a playtime paradise. But parents know that features such as the rainbow room, water bells, magnetic sand and fog grotto are also teaching key scientific principles.
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READER RECOMMENDED: LACEY PARK 1485 VIRGINIA ROAD, SAN MARINO | (626) 300-0790 Lacy Park offers 30 acres of green space including an historic and especially tranquil rose arbor and two lush walking loop trails.
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760 W. MOUNTAIN VIEW ST., ALTADENA (626) 798-6793 | 5ACRES.ORG Five Acres is treasured for doing the difficult but invaluable work of caring for, treating and educating abused and neglected children, while also working to prevent abuse and put broken families back together.
132 N. EUCLID AVE., PASADENA | (626) 796-1172 ALLSAINTS-PAS.ORG The Church of What’s Happening Now finds continued relevance in the lives of Pasadenans with its focus on community, spirituality and working toward a more peaceful and just world. Beyond welcoming all comers to services, All Saints enriches Pasadena with countless intellectually and spiritually stimulating events throughout the year.
UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES 825 E. ORANGE GROVE BLVD., PASADENA (626) 240-4550 | UNIONSTATIONFOUNDATION.ORG The San Gabriel Valley’s largest and most comprehensive social services agency for our poor and homeless, Union Station is a beacon of hope for those in need and wishing to rebuild their lives.
READER RECOMMENDED: COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH OF GREATER PASADENA 2124 N. LINCOLN AVE., ALTADENA | (626) 794-8650 CBCOFGREATERPASADENA.COM Pastor Jean Burch, a John Muir High School and Pasadena City College graduate, knows her community well and leads a congregation committed to spiritual outreach and bettering lives. 7
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READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA 361 S. RAYMOND AVE. PASADENA | (626) 792-7151 PASADENAHUMANE.ORG The Pasadena Humane Society is not only a lifesaver for homeless, abandoned and endangered animals, it’s also the place in town for humans to find a new best friend.
PETER DILLS, HOST OF “THE CHEF KNOWS”
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PETERDILLS.COM In a city known for its culinary delights, it only makes sense that our personality of the year would be gastronomically inclined. Peter Dills, a Pasadena resident since the early 1970s and son of restaurant critic Elmer Dills, is host of the long-running Charter cable program “The Chef Knows,” airing at 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Dills also hosts the “Dining with Dills” radio show at 9 p.m. Saturdays on KABC AM 790 and appears on local news-break segments broadcast to local CNN viewers. Somehow he’s also found time to volunteer over the years as a Little League coach and for the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena.
Best Museum: THE NORTON SIMON MUSEUM 411 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 449-6840 NORTONSIMON.ORG 6 The Norton Simon Museum brings artistic treasures spanning centuries of world history into our own backyard with extensive collections of European, Asian and modern art. Lectures, classes, performances and changing exhibits keep the experience fresh and rewarding time and again.
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1200 E. CALIFORNIA BLVD., PASADENA (626) 395-6811 | CALTECH.EDU Twelve paid holidays, several choices of medical plans, credit union access, child care and tuition support are among the many tangible benefits of Caltech employment, but working among the world’s best minds has to do wonders for one’s self-esteem. READER RECOMMENDED: KAISER PERMANENTE 450 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 440-5639 74 N. PASADENA AVE., PASADENA | (626) 381-5364 3280 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 583-2200 KP.ORG Kaiser Permanent instills teamwork values and a sense of pride in the many Pasadenans they employ under a motto that health care is more than an industry: it’s a cause.
Best Preschool: COTTAGE CO-OP NURSERY SCHOOL 169 ARLINGTON DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 799-0387 | COTTAGECOOP.ORG Creative play, nurturing curiosity, conflict resolution and active parent participation are the cornerstones of this tight-knit community of families focusing on the social and emotional development of kids from age 2 until their entry into kindergarten. Founded by former Pacific Oaks parents in 1972, Cottage Co-op –CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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Our fish come from the finest schools.
Fresh Seafood Market • Martini & Wine Bar • Lounge
Steaks | Chicken | Pastas | Salads OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH & DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH
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READER RECOMMENDED: LAKE AVENUE PRESCHOOL 981 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 798-2151 LAKEAVEPRESCHOOL.COM Full and half-day classes led by college-educated teachers encourage intellectual curiosity, team-building and positive social interaction among kids 18 months to kindergarten age. SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL 701 E. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., SIERRA MADRE | (626) 355-1655 | SMCNS.US Music and art are integral to the Sierra Madre Community Nursery School learning environment, in which play experiences teach decision-making and problem-solving skills while laying the building blocks for a life of social, intellectual and emotional growth.
Mayor Bill Bogaard. Now serving his third term as the first citywide elected mayor in many decades, Bogaard is a contemplative consensus-builder who year after year continues to enjoy widespread popularity. Before becoming Pasadena’s top elected official, Bogaard served as a US Air Force captain in Los Angeles and Casablanca, engaged in private law practice, served as executive vice president of First Interstate Bancorp and taught law at the University of Michigan and USC. READER RECOMMENDED: COUNCILMAN CHRIS HOLDEN 6 100 N. GARFIELD AVE., PASADENA | (626) 744-4738 CI.PASADENA.CA.US/DISTRICT3 Councilman and former Mayor Chris Holden began representing the city’s third council district in 1989 and over more than two decades helped reform the city charter, combat slumlords and create a living wage ordinance. More recently, Holden helped create the local One Community grassroots think tank, which promotes increased voter engagement in civic and regional issues.
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DON BENITO FUNDAMENTAL SCHOOL
POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL 1030 E. CALIFORNIA BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 396-6300 POLYTECHNIC.ORG Recognized nationally for the strengths of its K-12 academic programs, Poly also offers an array of athletic, performing arts and other extracurricular activities that build character while helping young people discover talents and sense of purpose beyond test scores.
3700 DENAIR ST., PASADENA | (626) 351-8895 DONBENITO.PASADENAUSD.ORG Parents seek out a Don Benito K-5 education for their children through PUSD’s open enrollment process, but family engagement doesn’t stop there. Don Benito boasts one of the strongest PTAs in the district and an unparalleled level of parent involvement. “To make education successful, you have to have parents, teachers, staff and students alike contributing to the learning environment. On any given day, 20 to 50 volunteers working in the classroom, reading with kids, assisting teachers and supporting our office,” said Principal Julie Reynoso.
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READER RECOMMENDED: WESTRIDGE SCHOOL 324 MADELINE DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 799-1153 WESTRIDGE.ORG Westridge offers college-bound girls in grades 4 through 12 a creative, inspiring and academically rigorous learning environment in a tranquil park-like setting that’s rich with architectural significance.
READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL 2925 E. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 396-5880 PHS.PASADENAUSD.ORG Pasadena High School draws Bulldog Pride from its renowned Visual Arts and Design Academy, its new track and field and numerous extra-curricular activities that include clubs, honor societies, athletics and a school newspaper. PHS is also the district’s highest-achieving high school in terms of academics, its Academic Performance Index score climbing 56 points over the past five years.
Best Public Employee: JOEL MURPHY, BUILDING INSPECTIONS SUPERVISOR, PLANNING DEPARTMENT 175 N. GARFIELD AVE., PASADENA | (626) 744-6646 CITYOFPASADENA.NET Strong communication skills and a steady work ethic have helped Joel Murphy rise through the ranks at City Hall to become supervisor of the city’s building inspections team. “Joel is everyone’s favorite building inspector,” said city spokeswoman Ann Erdman. “What people may not know is there’s more to building inspection than finding fault and arguing with people. Joel’s a problem-solver and works with property owners, contractors and residents to mediate disputes. He earns the respect of everyone in the city and out in the community.”
Best Teachers (TIE): RENE BRODY, SEQUOYAH SCHOOL 535 S. PASADENA AVE., PASADENA | (626) 795-4351 SEQUOYAHSCHOOL.ORG A veteran of Sequoyah School’s progressive education philosophy, teacher Rene Brody brings hands-on lessons and community exploration into the lives of kids in kindergarten through grade two as coordinator of the school’s outdoor learning environment activities. 3
READER RECOMMENDED: EDWARD DALLAS, INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT, 4 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 100 N. GARFIELD AVE., PASADENA | (626) 744-4158 CITYOFPASADENA.NET/PUBLICWORKS When waste truck operator Edward Dallas retired earlier this year, he left a legacy as one of Pasadena’s all-time favorite city workers, though perhaps not its most efficient. “Dallas loved doing his job,” said Director of Public Works Martin Pastucha. “He wasn’t always able to complete his route on time because his customers would see him and come out to chat, and Dallas would always stop to talk. He has a great heart and would make a perfect greeter anywhere.”
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MAYOR BILL BOGAARD 100 N. GARFIELD AVE., PASADENA | (626) 744-7147 | CI.PASADENA.CA.US/MAYOR Perhaps no other person has had as much of a hand in shaping Pasadena’s evolution over the past decade — a time of tremendous development that required an ability to temper growth with respect to the city’s character while confronting new challenges and opportunities — than
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Joel Murphy Mayor Bill Bogaard Rene Brody Tina Repetti Renzullo Suzanne York Don Benito Fundamental School
TINA REPETTI RENZULLO, MCKINLEY SCHOOL 325 S. OAK KNOLL AVE., PASADENA (626) 844-7880 | MCKINLEYARTS.ORG The praise of Pasadena Weekly readers is yet another feather in the cap for McKinley School kindergarten teacher Tina Repetti Renzullo, who earlier this year was named Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers as well as a 2010 Pasadena Rotary Teacher of Excellence. “I really try to get to know my students and my families so I can personalize what I do in the classroom. I do a lot of individualized instruction,” she said.
SUZANNE YORK, SIERRA MADRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 141 W. HIGHLAND AVE., SIERRA MADRE | (626) 355-1428 SIERRAMADRESCHOOL.ORG A PUSD teacher for 10 years, Suzanne York taps her theater background to foster a highly creative learning environment in her third-grade classroom at Sierra Madre Elementary School. Her secret to teaching success? “You use every ounce of your imagination every day,” she said. ✘
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BEST DANCE STUDIO – READER RECOMMENDED PASADENA WEEKLY READERS’ POLL 2010
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AARNUN GALLERY is delighted!!! A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL.
View our Collection of Hand Made Frames and the AARNUN Evolving Art Exhibit
Thank you Pasadena for voting Make Music Pasadena Best Cultural Festival
Downtown Pasadena
Moon Over Pasadena 16 x 20
PASADENA – DAY FOR NIGHT Pasadena Scenes in Oil – Robert Sherrill
AARNUN GALLERY fine picture framing
603 E Green Street Pasadena 91101 626-793-4805 | aarnungallery.com | Open10-5 pm Wed.-Sat. ON GREEN galleries and shops in the Playhouse District
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Thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors! Your continued support makes events like these possible. Save the Date: SATURDAY, June 25, 2011
MakeMusicPasadena.org
Join Milestone this December as we reveal the secrets behind the greatest poetry of all time...
Master Mistress Muse: The Sonnets in Love
an original interpretation by T. Knoedler
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Thank you Pasadena Voted Best Dance Studio 2010 Pasadena's premier dance education center offering a full range of dance classes — ballet, modern, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, and musical theater — for dancers of all ages from 3 years to adults.
57 Palmetto Dr Pasadena, CA 91109 Neighborhood: Pasadena (626) 792-4616 www.lestudiodance.com
THANKS PASADENA for voting us READERS’ RECOMMENDED Cheap Eats & Late Night Snack
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Pasadena’s Favorite Mexican Restaurant INVITES YOU TO OUR NEW VANESSA’S FOR COFFEE, PASTRIES & DESSERTS!
Salud!
Abel Ramirez,
Our family would like to thank you, once again for honoring us as Pasadena’s Best Mexican Restaurant. Our goal is to provide excellent food, great value and our respectful service—all in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.
Proprietor
EL PORTAL Y UCATAN/ M EXICAN C UISINE
Dine in our comfortable Hacienda courtyard or feast indoors next to our lovely fireplace. The authenticity of our dishes makes the difference. Enjoy Mariachis Friday evenings & live guitar music Saturday evenings. Voted “PASADENA’S BEST” once more.
695 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 795-8553
See our weekly specials at www.elportalrestaurant.com El Portal Restaurant/Facebook
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Breakfast # Lunch # Dinner
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Breakfast & Lunch Daily • Dinner Served TUES. thru SUN. Wine & Beer. Catering for your parties.
698 E. COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA (626) 844-3254 www.yahairascafe.com
Warm and charming, spacious and inviting, Vanessa's is right across the walkway from El Portal's front door. Enjoy our high quality specialty coffees, pastries, homemade desserts and Fosselman's Ice Cream after a meal, or any time, all priced the same as previously. Or have casual breakfast served from Yahaira's menu. Perfect for group meetings over coffee and sweets.
Join us with all of your friends!
696 E. Colorado Blvd., #17, Pasadena, (626) 796-8256
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Serving “Cuisine of the Himalayas” since 2001, using fresh herbs and spices common to Tibet. Chef/Owner Karma, is a descendant of Nepal with a European culinary background.
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Karma and General Manager, Bikram, bring you the contemporary flavors of their homeland. Himalayan beers, teas and yogurt drinks are a part of this very gourmet cuisine.
“And I agree!” – Elmer Dills, Legendary KABC-TV Food Critic THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT LUNCH BUFFET: Tues. – Fri. 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
SEAFOOD PIZZA & PASTA
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flat tops. Times are hard and money might be tight right now, but after all these years — 62, to be exact — you can still get a juicy hamburger with all the fixin’s for under $2.
Best Restaurant: KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3589 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 351-8963 88 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 568-9310 KABUKIRESTAURANTS.COM Whether you’re ducked into a cozy booth at the original Foothill location or people-watching on the patio of the Kabuki in Old Pasadena, rest assured that your taste buds will skip at the chance to indulge in the very freshest sushi creations, among them the paradise roll flavored with mango, black masago and Japanese mint leaf. Pair a meal with one of sake sommelier Yuji Matsumoto’s drink selections for a match that can only be described as culinary bliss.
Best New Restaurant: BONNIE B’S SMOKIN’ BBQ HEAVEN 1280 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 794-0132 BONNIEBSSMOKIN.COM At Bonnie’s, food is a family affair — and you’re always part of the family. Owner Bonnie 2 Henderson runs the kitchen and puts a whole lot of love into everything she makes, especially the Oklahoma-style pork spareribs she cooks low and slow. Although the BBQ tends to steal the show, sides hold their own with delectably sweet, cavity-inducing candied yams and Southern favorites like collard greens and black-eyed peas.
Best Restaurant Staff: BONNIE B’S SMOKIN’ BBQ HEAVEN
Best Business Lunch: SMITTY’S GRILL 110 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-9999 | SMITTYSGRILL.COM It’s easy to picture Don Draper sipping a Manhattan and munching on the homemade potato chips in the dim lighting of Smitty’s bar. With a menu full of consistent and sophisticated comfort foods like the rattlesnake BBQ baby back ribs or the dungeness crab louie salad, put money on any meeting being a success.
IN-N-OUT BURGER 2114 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | 119 S. BRAND BLVD., GLENDALE | 310 W. HARVEY DRIVE, GLENDALE | (800) 786-1000 | IN-N-OUT.COM If you’re within a mile of this classic drive-thru, your nose won’t be able to resist a sniff or two of the grilled meat patties and special sauce cooking away on the
CAFE SANTORINI
READER RECOMMENDED: LA GRANDE ORANGE CAFE 260 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 356-4444 | LGOSTATIONCAFE.COM Located in the historic Del Mar train station, the pseudo patio bar at La Grande Orange Cafe is heaven on a warm summer night with the breeze running through and a glass of their fruity red or white sangria. Try the city’s best deviled eggs for a small bite, or munch on their gourmet tacos with ribeye, swordfish or short ribs.
READER RECOMMENDED: THE SLAW DOGS 720 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 808-9777 THESLAWDOGS.COM Owner and chef Ray Byrne is reinventing the average hotdog and turning it into something truly gastronomically inventive and, well, at times a little wacky. Of course you could get a plain hotdog, but why would you when you can try a thai dog with cilantro and peanut, or an Oaxacan dog with black mole and tortilla chips?
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Best Outdoor Dining: 4 64 W. UNION ST., PASADENA | (626) 564-4200 CAFESANTORINI.COM The outdoor dining area isn’t just a patio — it’s a serene experience that transports patrons’ minds directly to the Mediterranean. Small lights dangle above while soothing music by the Paris Combo perfects the ambiance. You’ll feel like you’re a 5,000 miles away from the busy Old Pasadena shoppers below as you relax or mingle over delectable Mediterranean fare, especially the house mezze platter.
READER RECOMMENDED: PARKWAY GRILL 510 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (696) 795-1001 | THEPARKWAYGRILL.COM Parkway Grill exemplifies top-notch fine dining and continues to expand on what it means to serve regional American cuisine. The kitchen only serves the freshest of what’s in season, maintaining their own on-site organic garden.
READER RECOMMENDED: GREEN STREET RESTAURANT 146 S. SHOPPER’S LANE, PASADENA | (626) 577-7170 | GREENSTREETRESTAURANT.COM Green Street has been a Pasadena tradition since 1979, in no small way thanks to their famous Dianne salad. On any given day of the week you’ll find men and women in business suits on their lunch breaks next to high school kids and moms with strollers enjoying hefty portions of ice-cold lettuce with crunchy noodles and tangy dressing.
READER RECOMMENDED: KING TACO 45 N. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (626) 792-0405 | KINGTACO.COM The prices at this casual Mexican restaurant are more in tune with its beginnings as a food truck in 1974, when the business sold tacos al pastor out of a converted ice cream truck. King Taco still serves up mouthwatering tacos at a price you don’t have to be a king to enjoy.
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1280 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 794-0132 BONNIEBSSMOKIN.COM This Pasadena newcomer is quickly becoming a local favorite — and not just for the authentic Oklahoma BBQ. While owner Bonnie Henderson runs the kitchen, her sister Betty handles the finances and nephew Michael serves the guests. The Henderson family ensures that you’ll feel at home and never leave unhappy or still hungry. With BBQ this good, how could you not feel the love radiating out of Bonnie’s kitchen? READER RECOMMENDED: LA GRANDE ORANGE CAFE 260 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 356-4444 | LGOSTATIONCAFE.COM Guests are greeted when they walk in by the words “Food is Love” written above the restaurant’s open kitchen. It’s a motto the staff lives by. The bartender knows your name and the servers are patient and pleasant, ready to excitedly divulge their menu favorites.
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KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3589 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 351-8963 88 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 568-9310 KABUKIRESTAURANTS.COM There is something for everyone in the family at this kid-friendly sushi restaurant that even has a Kabuki Playground menu to please even the pickiest of small palates. Parents can still get adventurous with the raw stuff while kids feast on chicken teriyaki and tempura or try a little sushi of their own with the kid’s sushi combination. With a staff that’s friendly and helpful offering great sushi at affordable prices, you can feel good about making Kabuki your spot for weekly family time. –CONTINUED ON PAGE 27
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ALL INDIA CAFE
Thanks for naming us #1
www.allindiacafe.com 39 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Old Pasadena (626) 440-0309
VOTED BEST BURRITO
VOTED BEST VEGETARIAN CUISINE
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PASADENA WEEKLY - BEST OF PASADENA 2010 THANK YOU PASADENA FOR 32 GREAT YEARS!
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Approved By the American Heart Association No beef, pork, chicken, or fish. No eggs, milk, or refined sugar. We use only non-dairy cheese & organic clover sprouts.
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READER RECOMMENDED: ROBIN’S WOODFIRE BBQ & GRILL 365 N. ROSEMEAD BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 351-2089 | ROBINSBBQ.COM At Robin’s, the kids call the shots with a little tikes menu full of mini portions of the restaurant’s best dishes, including the baby back ribs and “the best burger.” Mom and Dad can enjoy a very grownup meal of their own while the kids color or take advantage of free bumper stickers and balloons.
Best Special Occasion Dining: PARKWAY GRILL
IN-N-OUT BURGER 2114 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | 119 S. BRAND BLVD., GLENDALE 310 W. HARVEY DRIVE, GLENDALE | (800) 786-1000 IN-N-OUT.COM As if the name didn’t make the concept clear enough, In-N-Out really does stay true to its origins as an old-fashioned drive-thru that serves great food fast. These days it’s getting harder and harder to slow down even for a quick bite, but when the familiar craving for those juicy burgers with special sauce creeps up on you, In-N-Out makes it easy to stop in and indulge. 5
READER RECOMMENDED: TOPS ON WALNUT 1792 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA | (626) 584-0244 | TOPSBURGER.COM Since Jim Bicos opened the original in the 1950s, Tops has been on a mission to provide families and people on-the-go with comfort food that mom could have made, and always at affordable prices. They still make everything from scratch, including their famous chili and decadent ranch dressing. Drive through to grab a pastrami burger to go — just don’t even think about forgetting the zucchini fries!
510 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (696) 795-1001 THEPARKWAYGRILL.COM 2 The beautiful, dimly lit dining room with its rustic red brick walls and delicate white tablecloths sets the mood for a special occasion of any kind. Pair the atmosphere with cuisine that’s 3 designed to highlight the freshest ingredients of the season — you’ll love the brick oven-baked cambozola pear flatbread and the bee pollen-dusted Alaskan halibut with sweet peas and almond brown butter sauce — for enough to make anyone feel like they’re on top of the world.
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READER RECOMMENDED: THE RAYMOND RESTAURANT 1250 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 441-3136 THERAYMOND.COM It’s truly hard not to feel special — so-happy-you-could-dance special — when feasting on any of chef Tim Guiltinan’s inspired dishes, like roasted foie gras with sweet and tangy apricot-ginger jam, toasted brioche and apricot sorbet, or the roasted wild Alaskan halibut with venus clams, Spanish chorizo and piquillo pepper broth.
ZANKOU CHICKEN 1296 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 405-1502 | ZANKOUCHICKEN.COM It might not seem the fanciest of restaurants, but one bite of Zankou’s perfectly spiced shawarma or their golden-brown roasted chicken and you’re hooked. Who can resist a menu full of grilled kebobs and Middle Eastern delights like falafel and tarna when they all come with that famous, smooth garlic spread? READER RECOMMENDED: SAHARA 2226 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 795-6900 SAHARAPASADENA.COM Pasadenans know to go to Sahara when they’re craving the good stuff. The grilled lamb kebab is tender and spiced just right, and you’ll swear their hummus is made by a sweet Armenian grandmother hiding out in the kitchen.
Best Late-Night Snack: LUCKY BOY 640 S. ARROYO PARKWAY., PASADENA | (626) 793-0120 LUCKYBOYBURGERS.COM It may be 12:30 a.m. when hunger strikes, but who says you have to settle for run-of-the-mill fast food just because it’s late? Get your late-night fix with Lucky Boy’s hearty pastrami burger, gooey, buttery grilled cheese, or juicy steak sandwich. Whatever you choose off this menu full of favorites, you’re sure to go home feeling lucky. READER RECOMMENDED: KING TACO 45 N. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (626) 792-0405 | KINGTACO.COM The tail end of a long night out can be rough, so why not end it the right way with chicken sopes or a taco al pastor from King Taco? On Saturday nights, they serve up all of your Mexican favorites until 3 a.m.
Best Bakery: EURO PANE 4
Best Sunday Brunch: MARSTON’S RESTAURANT 151 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA | (626) 796-2459 MARSTONSRESTAURANT.COM A widespread and well-deserved culinary reputation often makes for a wait, but you’ll never think twice about it after tasting Marston’s macadamia nut pancakes or fantastic French toast; yes, fantastic is actually in the name, and it’s merited. They serve classic American cuisine in a cottage that looks and feels as homey as your grandmother’s house. Now who doesn’t like to spend Sunday mornings with a stack of flappy jacks at grandma’s? READER RECOMMENDED: THE LANGHAM, HUNTINGTON HOTEL & SPA 1401 S. OAK KNOLL AVE., PASADENA | (626) 568-3900 | LANGHAMHOTELS.COM To end your weekend on a most relaxing note, pamper yourself with Sunday Brunch at the Terrace Restaurant at the Langham Hotel. Sip on a mimosa or two and treat yourself to traditional brunch fare or dim sum while listening to live jazz music and taking in artist Frank M. Moore’s painted murals on the famous Picture Bridge.
950 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 577-1828 Owner and master baker Sumi Chang knows how to keep the locals happy with her buttery croissants, tart lemon bars and large glass display case full of pastries and cakes. Although the baked goods steal the show, Euro Pane serves a mean egg-salad sandwich and an entire menu of other lunch favorites, such as a classic ham-and-cheese or meatloaf on freshly baked bread. READER RECOMMENDED: GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. 1019 MISSION ST., SOUTH PASADENA | (626) 549-2882 | GREATHARVEST.COM At this South Pasadena bakery, making bread is a fine art and employees are trained to mature their palates with multiple bread tasting sessions. Great Harvest grinds wheat with cheese and herbs for savory breads or ingredients such as apple and cinnamon for sweet ones, all using the mill located in the building. SARKIS PASTRY 1776 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 398-3999 | SARKISPASTRY.COM The key to success for this Middle Eastern and European pastry shop is the hand-rolled dough used to make delicious delights including baklava and mamoul, but they’re also beloved for their inventive wedding cakes.
Best Barbecue: ROBIN’S WOODFIRE BBQ & GRILL 365 N. ROSEMEAD BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 351-2089 | ROBINSBBQ.COM You might imagine you’re stepping into the heart of Texas when you see the large clouds of meat-scented smoke billowing out of the back of the restaurant, but Robin’s has a flair all it’s own — doing all–CONTINUED ON PAGE 28
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American barbecue in a big way with tender baby back ribs and chicken that falls right off the bone. Go the traditional route with Robin’s tried-and-true original flavor or be adventurous with their Carolina sweet mustard or Memphis red vinegar sauces. Just don’t forget a bib! READER RECOMMENDED: GUS’S BARBECUE 808 FAIR OAKS AVE., SOUTH PASADENA | (626) 799-3251 | GUSSBBQ.COM This South Pasadena landmark has been slathering, barbecuing and smoking their meats with a mouthwatering signature hickory and applewood blend since it opened more than 60 years ago. Though a recent remodeling gave the place a more modern feel, the food is still the same classic regional barbecue so many have come to love, including specialties like beer-braised Texas brisket and Carolina pulled pork.
BURRITO EXPRESS 1597 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 798-0844 BURRITOEXPRESSPASADENA.COM This place is definitely the king of burritos. Choose between regular burritos, which are already enough to cure the worst kind of hunger, or go for a Vic’s special if you want said burrito — most likely to be the size of your head — to come smothered in sauce and cheese. If you’re a meat lover, you have to get the Ross Perot burrito, which comes with beef, pork and chicken. They also have a killer breakfast burrito with chorizo, egg and cheese. READER RECOMMENDED: LUCKY BOY 640 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (626) 793-0120 | LUCKYBOYBURGERS.COM Say goodbye to boring burritos. Lovers of this hearty Mexican favorite can rejoice at the variety and goodness that is a Lucky Boy burrito. It goes without saying that its the best breakfast burrito in the universe.
Best Breakfast: MARSTON’S 151 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA | (626) 796-2459 MARSTONSRESTAURANT.COM Who could argue with The Food Network for naming this quaint cottage the best breakfast in California earlier this year? The menu has everything from classic huevos rancheros to Grandma’s hot oatmeal. Marston’s continues to happily wake up the taste buds of everyone from men in suits to high schoolers on a quest to savor their last few minutes of freedom before the school day begins.
Best California Cuisine: GREEN STREET RESTAURANT 146 S. SHOPPER’S LANE, PASADENA | (626) 577-7170 GREENSTREETRESTAURANT.COM
Green Street Restaurant prides itself on serving comfort foods from the Golden State. Try humungous salads filled with cheese, fruits and nuts or their larger-than-life sandwiches, such as Karen’s grilled club or Stephen’s chicken sandwich, with mushrooms and avocado on sourdough. Staying true to California’s colonial Spanish roots, the restaurant also serves “fresh-Mex” favorites like quesadillas with a twist, including basil and tomato as well as chicken with papaya.
READER RECOMMENDED: GREEN STREET RESTAURANT 146 S. SHOPPER’S LANE, PASADENA | (626) 577-7170 GREENSTREETRESTAURANT.COM Wake up with everything from traditional blueberry multigrain pancakes to delicious chilaquiles. On weekends, the restaurant puts a twist on brunch, offering salmon benedict with fresh poached salmon and the southwestern benedict with chicken jalapeno sausage and chipotle hollandaise sauce.
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201. S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 577-4798 | SOUPLANTATION.COM Who doesn’t love variety? Souplantation is for the food lover with A.D.D. or the person who simply wants a little bit of everything. With a new themed menu each month and a long list of tasty standards like the Chinese chicken salad and chicken noodle soup, you can bring the pickiest or most discerning palates and be sure to please everyone.
READER RECOMMENDED: TIBET NEPAL HOUSE 36 E. HOLLY ST. PASADENA | (626) 585-0955 | TIBETNEPALHOUSE.COM The smell of the spices of Tibet Nepal House’s Himalayan cuisine is intoxicating with its hints of black cardamon, timur, turmeric and saffron. Sample the restaurant’s best Nepalese dishes such as the momo, dumplings and the clay oven-baked breads at their lunch buffet during the week for only $8.99.
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Best Caribbean Food: KINGSTON CAFE 333 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 405-8080 KINGSTONCAFE.COM Get a taste of the bold flavors of Jamaica with all the necessary Caribbean spices and flare at Kingston Cafe. The jerk chicken is famous for a reason, marinated in the restaurant’s secret jerk sauce that comes in mild for the “meek” and hot for the “brave,” or so says the menu. But Kingston Café doesn’t only serve common Caribbean dishes: Try the lucea glow, otherwise known as goat stew in curry sauce, or the braised ox tail with lima beans, for and authentic taste of Jamaica, mon. READER RECOMMENDED: CUBAN BISTRO 28 W. MAIN ST., ALHAMBRA | (626) 308-3350 | CUBANBISTRO.COM Cuban Bistro does wonders with classic Cuban dishes like garlic chicken, white rice, beans and plantains or roasted pork. But why stick to the basics when Executive Chef Pedro Rivera likes to play with his food? His costillas de carnero, a rack of lamb with cranberry-cabernet reduction sauce, is the perfect example of his Cuban cuisine revamped with a California twist.
IN-N-OUT 2114 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | 119 S. BRAND BLVD., GLENDALE 310 W. HARVEY DRIVE, GLENDALE | (800) 786-1000 | IN-N-OUT.COM When you want a classic, old-fashioned hamburger and don’t care for the frills and prices of a restaurant burger, you want In-N-Out. What makes this burger phenomenal is its beautiful burger simplicity. It’s made with 100 percent ground beef, crisp lettuce, a ripe tomato and special sauce. But who are we kidding? It’s the thousand-island dressing, people! 6
READER RECOMMENDED: THE COUNTER 140 SHOPPERS LANE, PASADENA | (626) 440-1008 | THECOUNTERBURGER.COM The burger joint just got a lot hipper. The Counter improves on the timeless classic by letting diners customize their own burger creation with gourmet toppings such as herb goat cheese spread, bermuda red onion or roasted green chiles. You can even forgo the classic bun and get your burger on an English muffin.
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READER RECOMMENDED: PARKWAY GRILL 510 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (696) 795-1001 THEPARKWAYGRILL.COM The Smith Brothers have elevated their take on fine dining yet again with the restaurant’s very own organic vegetable and herb garden. It doesn’t get much more California cuisine with an attitude to match than growing your own ingredients. The heirloom tomato caprese salad is just one fine example of Parkway showcasing the freshest ingredients in 5 all of their menu favorites.
Best Chinese Food: PANDA INN 3488 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 793-7300 | PANDAINN.COM The Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine at this local favorite is the perfect balance of regional Chinese spices, sweet notes and bold, spicy flavors. Here, classics like honey walnut shrimp and kon pao chicken will have –CONTINUED ON PAGE 32
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your taste buds dancing over the delicate flavors. The food is of course something to rave about, but another real treat is dessert: They dip their fortune cookies in decadent white chocolate for a sweet end to a satisfying meal. READER RECOMMENDED: YANG CHOW 3777 E. COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA | (626)432-6868 | YANGCHOW.COM It’s simply a fact that yang Chow’s slippery shrimp is to die for and the wonton soup will have you coming back in as often as you can. Since the Yun Family opened a Chinatown location in 1977, people can’t seem to get enough of their traditional Chinese fare, including the crispy shrimp toast or the perfectly chewy sautéed rice cakes with shredded pork.
Best Deli/Sandwiches: LOVEBIRDS CAFÉ AND BAKERY 921 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 583-8888 | LOVEBIRDSCAFE.COM In true deli fashion, the sandwiches at this cafe are big — so big that the half is enough for lunch, the regular can feed two and the large might require a bigger table. Besides all the bang you get for your buck, the sandwiches are just plain tasty. The chicken salad is simple and satisfying, the egg salad needs to win an award on its own, and the Vermont turkey with sweet green apple and sharp cheddar is a local lunchtime favorite for good reason. READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA SANDWICH COMPANY 259 SIERRA MADRE VILLA, PASADENA | (626) 578-1616 PASADENASANDWICHCOMPANY.COM This place is an old school sandwich shop that insists on fresh ingredients and greeting guests with a smile from behind the counter. They pile on their deli meats, including perfectly seasoned pastrami, skyscraper-high.
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POP CHAMPAGNE & DESSERT BAR 33 E. UNION ST., PASADENA | (626) 795-1295 | POPCHAMPAGNEBAR.COM Having a glass of dry bubbly with a sensual dessert plate is about the best experience anyone could ever ask for — ever. At Pop, every day is an excuse to indulge in decadent yet simple desserts such as chocolate-habanero soufflés, strawberry crepes, homemade churros or profiteroles.
EURO PANE 950 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 577-1828 The only dilemma you’ll face at Euro Pane is narrowing down your dessert choice. Try luscious cakes, like the grandma’s chocolate cake, and the chocolate croissants, but definitely be sure to sample the French macarons. The caramel with sea salt is simply divine.
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1119 FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 799-0156 | GRASSROOTSNATURALMARKET.NET Grass Roots market and cafe is more of a lifestyle than simply a place to eat and shop. The knowledgeable staff will tell you why it’s good to eat what you’re eating and make nutritious suggestions for what to take home. With so much variety, eating healthy never tasted so good. Go south of the border with their burritos and soft tacos, mix it up with a Grassroots Cuban bowl of black beans, rice and plantains, or keep it simple with a tasty falafel wrap.
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt/Gelato: CHERRY ON TOP 1299 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 440-1299 4 CHERRYONTOP.NET It seems like everyday a new self-serve yogurt shop opens in LA, but let me give you a couple reasons why Cherry on Top comes out, well, on top. You can’t beat the variety or quality of their toppings and the yogurt flavors are never hit-or-miss. There is always something new to try, like the creamy taro or the peanut butter fudge that taste way too good to be low calorie. The best part? You can try all of them at once!
JONES COFFEE ROASTERS 693 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 564-9291 | THEBESTCOFFEE.COM Jones Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop with a global consciousness. Jones imports most of its beans from the family farm, Finca Dos Marias in Guatemala, where growers practice sustainable farming methods to make handcrafted coffees. The result is a delicate flavor that is smooth and well balanced with just a hint of cinnamon.
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READER RECOMMENDED: ZONA ROSA 15 S. EL MOLINO AVE., PASADENA | (626) 793-2334 | ZONAROSACAFFE.COM Get a taste and feel of vibrant Mexico City at this small café located in the Playhouse District. Here, it’s not just about the coffee but the entire Latin experience. Listen to live music from Latin artists while sipping a cup of one of rich-flavored coffee from Costa Rica, or try the sinfully good Mexican hot chocolate.
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READER RECOMMENDED: CAFE BIZOU 91 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-9923 | CAFEBIZOU.COM The velvety smooth, delightfully pink lobster bisque alone is reason enough to frequent this charming French cafe, but if you want to really have a Parisian experience, also try the steak frites with grilled tomatoes, asparagus and fries that come in a heavenly burgundy wine sauce.
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READER RECOMMENDED: DOTS CUPCAKES 400 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (626) 568-DOTS 21 N. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 744-7719 DOTSCUPCAKES.COM Walking into Dots is like taking a step into a colorful cupcake wonderland, an experience for the eyes and taste buds. Play with flavors of cupcakes like peanut and banana and pumpkin pie. The delights make this sweet shop a must-see-and-taste destination.
921 MERIDIAN AVE., SOUTH PASADENA | (626) 799-8828 BISTRODELAGARE.COM This petite café by the train tracks in South Pasadena is a little taste of Paris in our own backyard. Everything from the charming French waiter to traditional dishes like escargots dripping with garlic butter and the plateau de charcuterie will transport you to a sidewalk café in France. You’ll be walking out singing “merci, merci!”
817 N. LAKE BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 794-0861| OREANSHEALTHEXPRESS.COM Who would believe that a menu full of fast food items like the chili-cheese dog, big-o-chili-cheese burger and the breakfast burrito were from a restaurant that encourages healthy eating? This place makes health food look oh so appetizing. It’s easy to cut back a few pounds by replacing your fast-food burger with one of Orean’s vegetarian options.
READER RECOMMENDED: 21 CHOICES 85 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 304-9521 | 21CHOICES.COM The season is irrelevant. Patrons line up and spill out the door and onto the sidewalk to wait for the cheery staff at this yogurt shop to pound, chop and mix their favorite toppings and yogurt into dreamy, creamy creations. Insiders know you can skip the line and get your yogurt straight up — with no toppings, that is — at the express line.
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39 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 440-0309 | ALLINDIACAFE.COM Indian cuisine is known for feisty spices, hot curries and a mix of textures that throw a party in your mouth. This modest café does traditional Indian, but refined. You can get well-known favorites such as tikka masala, with that perfectly complex pale-orange sauce, or the tender Tandoori chicken. But you can also choose an Indian culinary adventure with the masala dosa, a South Indian crispy crepe, or the chicken mango you can only get by special request to the chef. READER RECOMMENDED: AKBAR 44 N. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 577-9916 | AKBARCUISINEOFINDIA.COM People pack into this Old Pasadena joint to get a taste of marinated lamb and shrimp cooked perfectly on a Tandoori grill. The smell of chicken basted in a masala sauce is a sensual experience. Don’t leave without trying a selection of –CONTINUED ON PAGE 34
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Best Italian Food: IL FORNAIO 24 W. UNION ST., PASADENA | (626) 683-9797 ILFORNAIO.COM Regional cuisines from Italy are expertly prepared and present1 ed in this handsome restaurant with a bustling energy reminiscent of the Italian eateries one would find in New York. The pastas are made fresh in-house or imported from Italy, and the pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven to give the crust that irresistibly thin, crackly consistency. They also serve authentic Italian specialties like the pollo Toscano, a rotisserie chicken bursting with aromatic rosemary. READER RECOMMENDED: CELESTINO’S RISTORANTE 141 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 795-4006 | GIACOMINODRAGO.COM People come from all over Southern California and beyond to get a taste of Calogero Drago’s handcrafted dishes. Menu favorites include the tagliolini bianchi e neri con salsa di cappesante e zafferano — black and white tagliolini with scallops and saffron sauce — and the carpaccio di pesce spada con finocchio e arance, a swordfish carpaccio with orange and fennel salad.
Best Japanese/Sushi: KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3589 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 351-8963 88 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 568-9310 KABUKIRESTAURANTS.COM Whether you’re in the mood for one of the restaurant’s playful maki roll creations, the quintessential chicken teriyaki or fresh sashimi, Kabuki has a menu that will please even the most discerning sushi lovers. This exceptional food and sake in an unpretentious setting gives locals every reason to keep coming back for more. READER RECOMMENDED: SUSHI ROKU 33 MILLER ALLEY, PASADENA | (626) 683-3000 | SUSHIROKU.COM Take a seat at the sushi bar to watch the exquisite knife skills of the master chefs as they prepare your meal. Monday’s all-night happy hour is a frequent stop for patrons who appreciate quality food at a reasonable price.
Best Juice Bar: JAMBA JUICE 64 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 666-1500 | 204 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA JAMBAJUICE.COM Five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is no problem when you can drink them. Whether you’ve just finished a run and need to refuel or are looking for a morning pick-me-up, the refreshing and nutritious smoothies at Jamba Juice blend with any occasion. READER RECOMMENDED: JUICE IT UP! 165 N. HILL AVE., PASADENA | (626) 793-3344 390 E. COLORADO ST., PASADENA | (626) 395-0145 This smoothie shop is creating a smoothie culture with loyal fans of its creative juice blends and icy smoothies such as the melon madness with watermelon juice and congo lime with pineapple juice, lime sherbet and peaches.
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READER RECOMMENDED: EAGLE ROCK BREWING CO. 3056 ROSWELL ST., EAGLE ROCK | (323) 257-7866 | EAGLEROCKBREWERY.COM This brewery is frothing up a sense of beer community. Locals love to grab a seat at the public tap room, where you can sample beers from the attached microbrewery. Spend a hop’n afternoon sipping a glass of the extra pale ale and take advantage of the local food trucks that park nearby.
Best Mediterranean Food: CAFE SANTORINI 64 W. UNION ST., PASADENA | (626) 564-4200 | CAFESANTORINI.COM Known for its sparkling patio and Rococo banquet room, Cafe Santorini serves traditional Mediterranean food at its best with grilled meats, seafood, fresh pastas and pizzas. For a little taste of everything, order the mezze platter and prepare yourself for a mini feast of kubbe (seasoned ground beef with pine nuts in bulgur wheat), grape leaves, tabouleh, feta cheese, olives and velvety smooth hummus.
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AVANTI CAFE 111 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 577-4688 | AVANTICAFE.COM The first thing you notice when you walk into Avanti Cafe is the smell of crust baking in the oak-wood-fired oven imported from Italy. For the eyes, the oven is surrounded by multicolored tiles and is stained with black smoke after years of making what locals year after year say is the best pizza in Pasadena. The crust is thin, a little crispy, a little chewy and has an unmistakable hint of smoke. Avanti makes an array of pizzas with modern California-style toppings like duck sausage and pesto with sundried tomatoes. READER RECOMMENDED: CASA BIANCA PIZZA PIE 1560 COLORADO BLVD., EAGLE ROCK | (323) 256-9617 | CASABIANCAPIZZA.COM This is an old-fashioned pizza parlor and full-service Italian restaurant with red-and-white checkered tablecloths, autographed pictures of celebrity patrons and a loyal crowd of followers who swear by its pizza. Expect a bit of a wait on weekends, but after one bite of the sausage pizza — with homemade sausage, of course — you’ll be ready to do it all over again next week.
READER RECOMMENDED: PITA! PITA! 927 E. COLORADO BLVD. PASADENA | (626) 356-0106 | CITYCENT.COM/PITAPITA If you want mouthwatering Lebanese food like shawarma wraps, lamb kabob and hummus in a casual, family friendly atmosphere, come to Pita! Pita! — known for exceptional service, low prices and a commitment to making Lebanese specialties fresh and fast.
TARANTINO’S PIZZERIA 784 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 796-7836 This restaurant gives off a real mom-and-pop feel, having just a couple of tables and an aura that if you’re really a local, you’ve already been here. The pizzas celebrate fresh, simple ingredients. Try the pizza bianca, topped with just olive oil and spices, or Danny’s special, made with homemade sauce and a special mix of imported cheeses.
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695 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 795-8553 ELPORTALRESTAURANT.COM This is not your average Mexican restaurant — not by a long shot. El Portal specializes in a hybrid of Yucatan Mexican cuisine with dishes like the cochinita pibil, tender pork baked in banana leaves, and the Tamales de Yucatan, chicken in achiote also cooked in banana leaves. These unique dishes only account for half of El Portal’s success, with an extensive list of premium tequilas and the bartender’s ability to make a mean margarita being major plusses.
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READER RECOMMENDED: MIJARES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 145 PALMETTO DRIVE, PASADENA | (626)792-2763 1806 E. WASHINGTON ST., PASADENA | (626) 794-6674 | MIJARESRESTAURANT.COM What started as a small tortilla factory 90 years ago has become Pasadena’s oldest and most beloved Mexican restaurant. For years it has been the place for family dinners, graduation parties and nights out with friends in a festive hacienda-style setting. The tortillas are still made fresh and the kitchen never disappoints.
Best Middle Eastern Food: PITA! PITA! 927 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 356-0106 CITYCENT.COM/PITAPITA Pasadenans know that for quality Middle Eastern food fast and affordable, you’ve got to go to Pita! Pita! This restaurant serves all your Middle Eastern favorites, from chicken shawerma to fatoush salad. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, and you’ll always get your order of falafel with a smile.
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READER RECOMMENDED: SAHARA 2226 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626)795-6900 | SAHARAPASADENA.COM Since it opened in 1992, Sahara has been hailed as having the best kebabs in town. Neighbors who live or work within a block or two of this Middle Eastern eatery can pinpoint the exact time the restaurant fires up its intoxicating mesquite grill.
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1978 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 793-3474 CAMERONS4FISH.COM Get a taste reminiscent of San Francisco fish markets at Cameron’s, where photos on the walls showcase bits of fishing history and you can smell fresh fish cooking over mesquite grills. Since it opened in 1984, Cameron’s has been hailed as having the best seafood east of the Pacific. Their house specialty is the crab cioppino with king crab, shrimp, clams, mussles, white fish and scallops all cooked in a light marinara sauce and served with plenty of garlic bread for dipping. READER RECOMMENDED: MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S 111 N. LOS ROBLES AVE., PASADENA | (626) 405-0064 | MCCORMICKANDSCHMICKS.COM The seafood and produce at McCormick & Schmick’s are delivered multiple times a day to ensure freshness and variety. Although fish can be pricey elsewhere, the famous $1.95 happy hour bar menu that includes fish tacos and oyster shooters makes it extremely easy to eat well on a budget.
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BIG MAMA’S RIB SHACK 1453 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 797-1792 The down-home Southern food at Big Mama’s makes you understand what it means to call a meal soul food. Each dish is its own sort of religious experience. After tasting the catfish po boy, the smothered chicken or the spicy file’ gumbo, you’ll feel a deep appreciation for every flavor and ounce of love that you just had the privilege of tasting. READER RECOMMENDED: ROSCOE’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 830 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 791-4890 | ROSCOESCHICKENANDWAFFLES.COM Roscoe’s is packed every day of the week with loyal fans who can’t get enough of juicy, flawlessly seasoned fried chicken and thick, sweet waffles. Roscoe’s is famous for chicken and waffles, but has an entire home-style menu, with dishes like red beans, rice and corn bread, and sides like candied yams and grits.
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grilled pacific prawns in a garlic sauce. Malbec specializes in homemade pastas and grilled meats like veal sweetbreads, skirt steak and chicken. READER RECOMMENDED: CHOZA MAMA 96 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 432-4692 CHOZAMAMA.COM If you’ve never had Peruvian cuisine before, Choza Mama is the perfect place to start. With a patient staff that will walk you through the menu, you can start slowly with appetizers like ceviche de pescado, a ceviche served with sweet potato and Andean corn that’s also the national dish of Peru.
READER RECOMMENDED: SCARLET TEA ROOM 18 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 577-0051 SCARLETTEAROOM.COM This is not your typical afternoon teahouse, but high tea with a twist. A five-course tea service features your choice of exotic teas, sandwiches, almond champagne and wine. If you’re hoping for tea but missed the traditional afternoon deadline, don’t fret. You can have dinner with tea and live music each Friday and Saturday night. 4
Best Thai Food: SALADANG 363 S. FAIR OAKS AVE, PASADENA | (626) 793-8123 From the first step inside the door, your senses will be delighted with the smell of hot chilis, sweet Thai basil and pungent fish sauce. Sit, relax and savor your meal to appreciate the complexity of the flavors in every bite. Despite the modern setting, Saladang is still traditional Thai food, with dishes like the sour and spicy tom yum soup or the pad kee mow, flat rice noodles with basil.
Best Spanish Food: BAR CELONA
1 46 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 405-1000 BARCELONAPASADENA.COM This tapas restaurant and bar is always buzzing, packed with a crowd that likes to mingle as well as linger in good conversation with lots of laughter over a glass of sangria or a strong martini. You’ll be praising “Bar-the-lona” after tasting Catalan-inspired dishes such as the charred padron peppers with Spanish sea salt and, for dessert, a Catalan custard with a caramelized crust.
READER RECOMMENDED: LA LUNA NEGRA 44 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 844-4331 LALUNANEGRARESTAURANT.COM Surrounded by fiery red, blue and purple walls and the sounds of a live band, patrons can feel as though they’re in Spain. As flamenco dancers whiz by, sample some of the restaurant’s famous tapas, especially the bacalao — imported salt-cured cod cooked in lemon, oil, garlic and tomatoes.
READER RECOMMENDED: PRESIDENT THAI 498 S ROSEMEAD BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 578-9814 | PRESIDENT-THAI.COM Smiling waiters greet you with a bow before serving some of the best Thai food this side of Bangkok. Memorable dishes include the tangy green curry with flaky fish and the spicy ground chicken with Thai basil and silken tofu.
Best Vegetarian Food (TIE): 2
OREAN’S THE HEALTH EXPRESS 817 N. LAKE BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 794-0861 OREANSHEALTHEXPRESS.COM This is not your average vegetarian sit-down restaurant, so don’t expect to find a short list of pricy tofu and sprouts. This is vegetarian take-out on overdrive, with an entire menu of fast-food favorites minus the meat. With chilidogs, a breakfast burrito and chicken-o-nuggets, who said meat eaters have to have all the fun?
Best Steakhouse:
MYVEGAN
ARROYO CHOP HOUSE 536 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (626) 577-1089 ARROYOCHOPHOUSE.COM Arroyo Chop House’s rich mahogany wood, white tablecloths and low lighting exemplify the character of a classic American steakhouse. The restaurant ages and slices its own U.S.D.A Prime steaks, and never — I mean never — overcooks a prime piece of meat. We’re talking a level of steak that might turn a vegetarian into a carnivore. All steaks are served a la carte, but don’t let that stop you from splurging on savory sides such as mac and cheese with black forest ham, sauteed mountain mushrooms and luxurious creamed spinach. READER RECOMMENDED: SMITTY’S GRILL 110 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-9999 SMITTYSGRILL.COM There’s something about this Smith Brothers restaurant that just screams old Hollywood glamour. It’s the type of place you could imagine Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin having a leisurely conversation over two Manhattans and a couple of New York steaks.
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633 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, SUITE 3, PASADENA (626) 578-9017 | MY-VEGAN.COM MyVegan means variety, boasting an extensive menu of eclectic dishes with an emphasis on Thai cuisine. You can order anything from grand slam pancakes with “bacon” to traditional pad Thai noodles. Even serious carnivores can appreciate a menu this diverse, with so many dishes that are packed with flavor, you’ll never ask: “where’s the meat?”
READER RECOMMENDED: GREEN EARTH VEGAN CUISINE 37 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 584-0268 Reduce your karma and carbon footprints and go green with this vegan restaurant that serves dishes of all culinary styles, including Italian, Mexican, Chinese, 6 Thai and Vietnamese. Even meat lovers understand the joy of eating vegetarian versions of dishes like the veggie steak sandwich and the very meaty portabella burger. 3
Best Tea House: CHADO TEA ROOM 79 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 431-2832 CHADOTEA.COM Sit down for high tea and enjoy the small pleasures in life, like petite tea sandwiches filled with English cucumbers and cream cheese, tea-marinated eggs and green onion, and shredded smoked chicken with lingonberry sauce. Choose from more than 50 varieties of loose-leaf and blooming teas. On your way out, don’t forget to visit the small gift shop to pick up your own hand-painted teapot and some of their famous teas to enjoy at home.
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Bar Celona Chado Tea Room Arroyo Chop House Saladang Orean’s The Health Express MyVegan Saigon Noodle Restaurant
Best Vietnamese Food: SAIGON NOODLE RESTAURANT 28 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (662) 796-9378 You no longer have to venture south of Las Tunas Drive to get your fix of rich pho broth with tender beef and rice noodles. For huge portions of bun with barbecue pork and your favorite pho at low prices, locals continue to choose Saigon Noodle for its flavor, convenience and dependability.
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READER RECOMMENDED: GOLDEN DELI 815 W. LAS TUNAS DRIVE, SAN GABRIEL | (626) 308-0803 | GOLDENDELIRESTAURANT.COM Take a number and wait in anticipation of true Saigon delights, including bowls of steaming hot pho with rare and wellcooked beef or the broken rice with grilled shrimp paste and bright-orange baked egg. ✘
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9. Freddy’s 35er 10. Levitt Pavillion 11. Mijares Mexican Restaurant 12. The Boulevard 13. Pasadena Playhouse 14. Bar Celona 15. “Inception” 16. Arclight Cinemas
Babylon Saints Magnolia Lounge Ace Frame Derrick Ford Yard Houe Lucky Baldwin’s Neomeze The Ice Hose
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Best Album: “BABYLON SAINTS”
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MYSPACE.COM/BABYLONSAINTS | BABYLONSAINTS.COM With solid grooves hearkening back to a time long past, Babylon Saints bring back the best of island jams for PW readers. Genuine emotion, musicianship and solid energy enchant listeners while holding a piña colada on the sand or in a Pasadena club.
READER RECOMMENDED: BARNEY’S BEANERY 99 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 405-9777 | BARNEYSBEANERY.COM There’s no question Barney’s Beanery offers one of the widest foreign and domestic beer selections in Pasadena. Maybe that explains why some of the restaurant’s bar stools come equipped with seatbelt buckles. 7
MAGNOLIA LOUNGE 492 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 584-1126 MAGNOLIAONLAKE.COM Macaroni and cheese with sour dough crust? Cornflake fried chicken? If the signature drinks don’t draw in patrons, the delicious food will! Playing music that everyone can relate to and bartenders that give you piggyback rides bring people back to the Magnolia Lounge.
Best Cocktails: 20 E. COLORADO BLVD., OLD PASADENA | (626) 793-3010 NEOMEZE.COM PW readers were feeling Flirtini with Neomeze when they picked this social dining experience. Agent Oranges, Ripe & Readys and Purple People Eaters, or a Sin if you’re feeling adventurous, can be enjoyed year-round at this indoor/outdoor bar with Mediterranean flair.
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READER RECOMMENDED: NEOMEZE 20 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 793-3010 | NEOMEZE.COM It’s the bar of “neo” ideas and a touch of New York in Old Town. Half-price beer and classic cocktails with a twist during happy hour are paired with unique mezes to share among friends.
Best Bartender (TIE):
READER RECOMMENDED: MAGNOLIA LOUNGE 492 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 584-1126 | MAGNOLIAONLAKE.COM It’s the one place you want to get Blue Balls. If you’re not a big fan of blueberries, you might consider ordering the Buttery Nutty Squirrel, Sour Bitch, Oompa Loompa, a shot of Grim Reaper or an I’m Effen Sexy.
THE ICE HOUSE
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110 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 792-9999 | SMITTYSGRILL.COM There’s no reason to spend your life doing something if it’s not your passion. Veteran bartender Derrick Ford has worked at a number of restaurants around Pasadena but has loved his past two and a half years at Smitty’s Grill. Go in and ask for a Lemon Drop — it's his favorite drink to pour.
24 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA | (626) 577-1895 ICEHOUSECOMEDY.COM Not many comedy clubs can draw the likes of Jay Leno, Dana Carvey, Craig Robinson, Brad Garrett and Paula Poundstone for an anniversary celebration, but The Ice House can. The historic Pasadena club has had every big name in comedy 8 you can think of on its stage and commemorates its 50th year of laughs in 2010.
330 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 577-9273 YARDHOUSE.COM Although PW readers have to be satisfied with only half yards, Yard House is one of the few places people can close their eyes, spin around and pick out a new beer every time. From porters to lambics to American hybrid ales and surprisingly flavorful house brews, Yard House is the ultimate destination to find your new favorite draught.
LUCKY BALDWIN’S 17 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 795-0652 LUCKYBALDWINS.COM It’s a British pub with more than your basic Guinness, Bass and Killian Red! Lucky Baldwin’s also has the perfect hangover menu, late breakfast hours and pub grub, since the best cure is always more beer.
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Best Local Musician: MATTHEW GEROVAC OF BABYLON SAINTS MYSPACE.COM/BABYLONSAINTS BABYLONSAINTS.COM The multi-talented guitarist and vocalist of PW’s Best Album winners Babylon Saints, Gerovac defines the sound of the Southern California band with his croons and what he refers to as a “gushing warm groove.” Gerovac and his band are embarking on national and international tours in support of their latest album of catchy reggae rock.
Best Margaritas: MIJARES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Attendance at the U2’s headliner performance at the Rose Bowl broke the previous national record, set by U2 as well, with 97,014 people in attendance at the stadium. The stop on the band’s 360 Tour grossed $9.96 million, another record, and fans got their money’s worth from Bono, The Edge and the rest of the extraordinary band.
3199 FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA (626) 356-9304 | BLVDBAR.COM Self-proclaimed as the “friendliest gay bar with the best karaoke anywhere,” The Boulevard is only two blocks from the Gold Line. With all-day happy hours Monday through Wednesday, PW readers can only expect the very best experience with what seems like a limitless jukebox.
Best Dive Bar:
Best Live Music Bar/Club:
FREDDY’S 35ER BAR
BAR CELONA
12 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 356-9315 The 35er is a quality dive bar in the sense that it has been in business for nearly 50 years and it has a good selection of cheap beer, plenty of TV screens and a great location right at Colorado and Fair Oaks. The staff is friendly, not surly. And who knows? You might learn something about Old Pasadena before you leave.
46 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 405-1000 BARCELONAPASADENA.COM The clink of martini glasses compliments the traditional Spanish tapas atmosphere with a modern twist at Bar Celona in the heart of Old Pasadena. A live flamenco band on Tuesday nights and live deejays the rest of the week allows PW readers to groove to ’80s, ’90s, salsa and everything in between while drinking a What About Jackie?! 9
READER RECOMMENDED: THE COLORADO 2640 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 449-3485 Though Johnny and Nelson have cleaned the place up a bit, The Colorado remains deliciously dark and divey for regulars and new visitors alike. Come in for the atmosphere and return for the experience.
Best Happy Hour (TIE): YARD HOUSE 330 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 577-9273 | YARDHOUSE.COM Yard House’s Happy Hour spans both the food and drink spectrums as the go-to-place after work and after 9 p.m. The mouthwatering appetizers, including the Thai chicken pizza, are half-price if you go at the right time, and pints of beer, well drinks and wine are almost half off as well.
PHOTOS: courtesy Levitt Pavilion; Melissa Moseley (“Inception”)
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YARD HOUSE
READER RECOMMENDED: THEATRE @ BOSTON COURT 70 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA | (626) 683-6883 | BOSTONCOURT.COM Presenting re-imagined classics like “Oedipus el Ray” and strange predictions for the future in “Futura,” the Theatre @ Boston Court embraces and artists-driven environment that lets creativity loose.
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THE BOULEVARD
PHOTO: Courtesy of Yard House
Best Beer Selection (TIE):
600 N. ROSEMEAD BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 351-1382 | PASADENAPLAYHOUSE.ORG Despite struggles that darkened the stage for a spell this year, the State Theatre of California is at the top of the bill. Bringing in city troupes, national names and sharing proceeds with local charities, the Playhouse is the training ground for next big star from Pasadena.
Best Karaoke/Open Mic:
U2 AT THE ROSE BOWL
70 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 792-4441 REDWHITEBLUEZZ.COM It takes skill and a little bit of sass to be named a Best Bartender in Pasadena, and Ace Frame is lacking in neither. It's not what you serve, but how you serve it. A little modesty’s OK too: Ace says he shares credit with redwhite+bluezz’s unique mix of fine food and stimulating live music.
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260 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 793-4300 | BODEGAWINEBAR.COM Bodega Wine Bar’s prime location in Paseo Colorado adds to the popularity of its happy hour prices. Everyday from 5 to 7 p.m., patrons enjoy $3 off all wine glasses, $7 off all carafes and $8 off all bottles, with $2 off all beers and some tasty appetizers, including pepperoni and mushroom pizza for $7 each. And on Mondays, the happy hour lasts all the way to closing time.
GYU-KAKU 70 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 405-4842 | GYU-KAKU.COM The happy hour here is all day, everyday from 11:30 a.m. to closing if you are willing to belly up to the bar, but if you choose tables you can still enjoy great specials like 99-cent Bud Light bottles and $5 Bud Light pitchers, or $1.49 Sapporo bottles and $7.50 Sapporo pitchers, plus 50 percent off all appetizers from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and again from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 p.m. to last call on Friday and Saturday.
Best Concert:
ACE FRAME AT REDWHITE+BLUEZZ
Best Live Theater Venue:
BODEGA WINE BAR
READER RECOMMENDED: REDWHITE+BLUEZZ 70 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-4441 REDWHITEBLUEZZ.COM Happy hour is extra-long at this beloved jazz club and restaurant, lasting from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, with Kobe beef burgers just $12 (that’s $6 off the menu price) and discounted appetizers for $6, soups for $5 and salads for $5. $5 glasses of wine, $5 well drinks, $3 beers.
Best Comedy Club: 4
DERRICK FORD AT SMITTY’S GRILL
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402 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 584-1126 MAGNOLIAONLAKE.COM The Magnolia’s fastidious approach to detail pays off as the faux speakeasy environment provides a swank alternative to the countless other bars throughout the city. Those seeking glamour at the end of a boring workday know this is the place to perk up an evening.
NEOMEZE
Best Bar:
READER RECOMMENDED: LA COUNTY ARBORETUM 301 N. BALDWIN AVE., ARCADIA | (626) 821-3222 | ARBORETUM.ORG The Arboretum remains a beautiful green space setting for concerts in the park and other live music at events, including the Pasadena Wine Festival.
MAGNOLIA LOUNGE
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145 PALMETTO DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 792-2763 MIJARESRESTAURANT.COM Mango Ritas, La Pinta Pomegranates and even a 125-calorie margarita continue to enchant PW readers across town. Mijares even offers a “build your own margarita” option to those wishing to choose their own tequila, fruit and liqueur.
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READER RECOMMENDED: REDWHITE+BLUEZZ 70 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-4441 | REDWHITEBLUEZZ.COM PW readers can enjoy great jazz any night of the week. Pairing food, wine and flights with up-and-coming acts and a venerable roster of greats, redwhite+bluezz is the place to go for live music in Pasadena.
Best Live Music Venue: LEVITT PAVILION 85 E. HOLLY ST., PASADENA | (626) 683-3230 | LEVITTPAVILIONPASADENA.ORG The Levitt offers free summer concerts by fresh acts from around the corner and around the world at Memorial Park in Pasadena, binging Pasadenans of all backgrounds together in a celebration of music and the city.
READER RECOMMENDED: EL PORTAL RESTAURANT 695 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 795-8553 | ELPORTALRESTAURANT.COM El Portal offers more than 50 varieties of silver, reposado and anejo tequilas for margaritas and otherwise. With piñatas above the bar and Mayan and Mexican cuisine, it’s no wonder El Portal has made an appearance on this year’s Best Margarita list.
Best Movie:
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“INCEPTION” Even for those who didn’t consider the film a life-changing experience, there is no denying the quality of the acting and story. Keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and wanting more after the screen goes black, “Inception” makes viewers from a culture obsessed with vapid vampires think a little bit.
Best Movie Theater: ARCLIGHT CINEMAS 336 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 568-8888 ARCLIGHTCINEMAS.COM The comfortable seats, personal introduction and lack of commercials place ArcLight Cinemas above the rest. The movie theater resembles more of a destination location than a grimy hall covered in week-old popcorn and candy wrappers. Nestled in the heart of Pasadena, it is worth the wait for the quality experience.
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9. Freddy’s 35er 10. Levitt Pavillion 11. Mijares Mexican Restaurant 12. The Boulevard 13. Pasadena Playhouse 14. Bar Celona 15. “Inception” 16. Arclight Cinemas
Babylon Saints Magnolia Lounge Ace Frame Derrick Ford Yard Houe Lucky Baldwin’s Neomeze The Ice Hose
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Best Album: “BABYLON SAINTS”
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MYSPACE.COM/BABYLONSAINTS | BABYLONSAINTS.COM With solid grooves hearkening back to a time long past, Babylon Saints bring back the best of island jams for PW readers. Genuine emotion, musicianship and solid energy enchant listeners while holding a piña colada on the sand or in a Pasadena club.
READER RECOMMENDED: BARNEY’S BEANERY 99 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 405-9777 | BARNEYSBEANERY.COM There’s no question Barney’s Beanery offers one of the widest foreign and domestic beer selections in Pasadena. Maybe that explains why some of the restaurant’s bar stools come equipped with seatbelt buckles. 7
MAGNOLIA LOUNGE 492 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 584-1126 MAGNOLIAONLAKE.COM Macaroni and cheese with sour dough crust? Cornflake fried chicken? If the signature drinks don’t draw in patrons, the delicious food will! Playing music that everyone can relate to and bartenders that give you piggyback rides bring people back to the Magnolia Lounge.
Best Cocktails: 20 E. COLORADO BLVD., OLD PASADENA | (626) 793-3010 NEOMEZE.COM PW readers were feeling Flirtini with Neomeze when they picked this social dining experience. Agent Oranges, Ripe & Readys and Purple People Eaters, or a Sin if you’re feeling adventurous, can be enjoyed year-round at this indoor/outdoor bar with Mediterranean flair.
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READER RECOMMENDED: NEOMEZE 20 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 793-3010 | NEOMEZE.COM It’s the bar of “neo” ideas and a touch of New York in Old Town. Half-price beer and classic cocktails with a twist during happy hour are paired with unique mezes to share among friends.
Best Bartender (TIE):
READER RECOMMENDED: MAGNOLIA LOUNGE 492 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 584-1126 | MAGNOLIAONLAKE.COM It’s the one place you want to get Blue Balls. If you’re not a big fan of blueberries, you might consider ordering the Buttery Nutty Squirrel, Sour Bitch, Oompa Loompa, a shot of Grim Reaper or an I’m Effen Sexy.
THE ICE HOUSE
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110 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 792-9999 | SMITTYSGRILL.COM There’s no reason to spend your life doing something if it’s not your passion. Veteran bartender Derrick Ford has worked at a number of restaurants around Pasadena but has loved his past two and a half years at Smitty’s Grill. Go in and ask for a Lemon Drop — it's his favorite drink to pour.
24 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA | (626) 577-1895 ICEHOUSECOMEDY.COM Not many comedy clubs can draw the likes of Jay Leno, Dana Carvey, Craig Robinson, Brad Garrett and Paula Poundstone for an anniversary celebration, but The Ice House can. The historic Pasadena club has had every big name in comedy 8 you can think of on its stage and commemorates its 50th year of laughs in 2010.
330 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 577-9273 YARDHOUSE.COM Although PW readers have to be satisfied with only half yards, Yard House is one of the few places people can close their eyes, spin around and pick out a new beer every time. From porters to lambics to American hybrid ales and surprisingly flavorful house brews, Yard House is the ultimate destination to find your new favorite draught.
LUCKY BALDWIN’S 17 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 795-0652 LUCKYBALDWINS.COM It’s a British pub with more than your basic Guinness, Bass and Killian Red! Lucky Baldwin’s also has the perfect hangover menu, late breakfast hours and pub grub, since the best cure is always more beer.
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Best Local Musician: MATTHEW GEROVAC OF BABYLON SAINTS MYSPACE.COM/BABYLONSAINTS BABYLONSAINTS.COM The multi-talented guitarist and vocalist of PW’s Best Album winners Babylon Saints, Gerovac defines the sound of the Southern California band with his croons and what he refers to as a “gushing warm groove.” Gerovac and his band are embarking on national and international tours in support of their latest album of catchy reggae rock.
Best Margaritas: MIJARES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Attendance at the U2’s headliner performance at the Rose Bowl broke the previous national record, set by U2 as well, with 97,014 people in attendance at the stadium. The stop on the band’s 360 Tour grossed $9.96 million, another record, and fans got their money’s worth from Bono, The Edge and the rest of the extraordinary band.
3199 FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA (626) 356-9304 | BLVDBAR.COM Self-proclaimed as the “friendliest gay bar with the best karaoke anywhere,” The Boulevard is only two blocks from the Gold Line. With all-day happy hours Monday through Wednesday, PW readers can only expect the very best experience with what seems like a limitless jukebox.
Best Dive Bar:
Best Live Music Bar/Club:
FREDDY’S 35ER BAR
BAR CELONA
12 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 356-9315 The 35er is a quality dive bar in the sense that it has been in business for nearly 50 years and it has a good selection of cheap beer, plenty of TV screens and a great location right at Colorado and Fair Oaks. The staff is friendly, not surly. And who knows? You might learn something about Old Pasadena before you leave.
46 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 405-1000 BARCELONAPASADENA.COM The clink of martini glasses compliments the traditional Spanish tapas atmosphere with a modern twist at Bar Celona in the heart of Old Pasadena. A live flamenco band on Tuesday nights and live deejays the rest of the week allows PW readers to groove to ’80s, ’90s, salsa and everything in between while drinking a What About Jackie?! 9
READER RECOMMENDED: THE COLORADO 2640 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 449-3485 Though Johnny and Nelson have cleaned the place up a bit, The Colorado remains deliciously dark and divey for regulars and new visitors alike. Come in for the atmosphere and return for the experience.
Best Happy Hour (TIE): YARD HOUSE 330 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 577-9273 | YARDHOUSE.COM Yard House’s Happy Hour spans both the food and drink spectrums as the go-to-place after work and after 9 p.m. The mouthwatering appetizers, including the Thai chicken pizza, are half-price if you go at the right time, and pints of beer, well drinks and wine are almost half off as well.
PHOTOS: courtesy Levitt Pavilion; Melissa Moseley (“Inception”)
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READER RECOMMENDED: THEATRE @ BOSTON COURT 70 N. MENTOR AVE., PASADENA | (626) 683-6883 | BOSTONCOURT.COM Presenting re-imagined classics like “Oedipus el Ray” and strange predictions for the future in “Futura,” the Theatre @ Boston Court embraces and artists-driven environment that lets creativity loose.
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THE BOULEVARD
PHOTO: Courtesy of Yard House
Best Beer Selection (TIE):
600 N. ROSEMEAD BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 351-1382 | PASADENAPLAYHOUSE.ORG Despite struggles that darkened the stage for a spell this year, the State Theatre of California is at the top of the bill. Bringing in city troupes, national names and sharing proceeds with local charities, the Playhouse is the training ground for next big star from Pasadena.
Best Karaoke/Open Mic:
U2 AT THE ROSE BOWL
70 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 792-4441 REDWHITEBLUEZZ.COM It takes skill and a little bit of sass to be named a Best Bartender in Pasadena, and Ace Frame is lacking in neither. It's not what you serve, but how you serve it. A little modesty’s OK too: Ace says he shares credit with redwhite+bluezz’s unique mix of fine food and stimulating live music.
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
260 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 793-4300 | BODEGAWINEBAR.COM Bodega Wine Bar’s prime location in Paseo Colorado adds to the popularity of its happy hour prices. Everyday from 5 to 7 p.m., patrons enjoy $3 off all wine glasses, $7 off all carafes and $8 off all bottles, with $2 off all beers and some tasty appetizers, including pepperoni and mushroom pizza for $7 each. And on Mondays, the happy hour lasts all the way to closing time.
GYU-KAKU 70 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 405-4842 | GYU-KAKU.COM The happy hour here is all day, everyday from 11:30 a.m. to closing if you are willing to belly up to the bar, but if you choose tables you can still enjoy great specials like 99-cent Bud Light bottles and $5 Bud Light pitchers, or $1.49 Sapporo bottles and $7.50 Sapporo pitchers, plus 50 percent off all appetizers from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and again from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 p.m. to last call on Friday and Saturday.
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READER RECOMMENDED: REDWHITE+BLUEZZ 70 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-4441 REDWHITEBLUEZZ.COM Happy hour is extra-long at this beloved jazz club and restaurant, lasting from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, with Kobe beef burgers just $12 (that’s $6 off the menu price) and discounted appetizers for $6, soups for $5 and salads for $5. $5 glasses of wine, $5 well drinks, $3 beers.
Best Comedy Club: 4
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402 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 584-1126 MAGNOLIAONLAKE.COM The Magnolia’s fastidious approach to detail pays off as the faux speakeasy environment provides a swank alternative to the countless other bars throughout the city. Those seeking glamour at the end of a boring workday know this is the place to perk up an evening.
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READER RECOMMENDED: LA COUNTY ARBORETUM 301 N. BALDWIN AVE., ARCADIA | (626) 821-3222 | ARBORETUM.ORG The Arboretum remains a beautiful green space setting for concerts in the park and other live music at events, including the Pasadena Wine Festival.
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145 PALMETTO DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 792-2763 MIJARESRESTAURANT.COM Mango Ritas, La Pinta Pomegranates and even a 125-calorie margarita continue to enchant PW readers across town. Mijares even offers a “build your own margarita” option to those wishing to choose their own tequila, fruit and liqueur.
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READER RECOMMENDED: REDWHITE+BLUEZZ 70 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-4441 | REDWHITEBLUEZZ.COM PW readers can enjoy great jazz any night of the week. Pairing food, wine and flights with up-and-coming acts and a venerable roster of greats, redwhite+bluezz is the place to go for live music in Pasadena.
Best Live Music Venue: LEVITT PAVILION 85 E. HOLLY ST., PASADENA | (626) 683-3230 | LEVITTPAVILIONPASADENA.ORG The Levitt offers free summer concerts by fresh acts from around the corner and around the world at Memorial Park in Pasadena, binging Pasadenans of all backgrounds together in a celebration of music and the city.
READER RECOMMENDED: EL PORTAL RESTAURANT 695 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 795-8553 | ELPORTALRESTAURANT.COM El Portal offers more than 50 varieties of silver, reposado and anejo tequilas for margaritas and otherwise. With piñatas above the bar and Mayan and Mexican cuisine, it’s no wonder El Portal has made an appearance on this year’s Best Margarita list.
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“INCEPTION” Even for those who didn’t consider the film a life-changing experience, there is no denying the quality of the acting and story. Keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and wanting more after the screen goes black, “Inception” makes viewers from a culture obsessed with vapid vampires think a little bit.
Best Movie Theater: ARCLIGHT CINEMAS 336 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 568-8888 ARCLIGHTCINEMAS.COM The comfortable seats, personal introduction and lack of commercials place ArcLight Cinemas above the rest. The movie theater resembles more of a destination location than a grimy hall covered in week-old popcorn and candy wrappers. Nestled in the heart of Pasadena, it is worth the wait for the quality experience.
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1. Club Menage 2. Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 3. “The Laramie Project” 4. Patt Morrison 5. Vertical Wine Bar 6. Jake’s
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READER RECOMMENDED: GOLD CLASS CINEMAS 42 MILLER ALLEY, PASADENA | (626) 639-2260 | GOLDCLASSCINEMAS.COM The only Gold Class Cinemas location in California, the chain offers gourmet popcorn alongside signature cocktails and tasty appetizers for the classiest of cinematic experiences.
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Best Radio Station: KPCC 89.3-FM
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READER RECOMMENDED: KROQ 106.7-FM (800) 520-1067 | KROQ.COM Perhaps in response to all the Ke$has and Lady Gagas of the world, KROQ has usurped KIIS as this year’s finalist among PW readers. The “Locals Only” show on Sunday night often features Pasadena-based bands and others in the area thanks to Kat Corbett.
1151 OXFORD ROAD, SAN MARINO (626) 405-2100 | HUNTINGTON.ORG If you want to go with the sweet, sensitive type approach, the gardens are the route to go in Pasadena. Bring a picnic, hold hands and soak in nature as your love blossoms like the flowers. READER RECOMMENDED: OLD PASADENA Sometimes the sweet approach isn’t the way to go on a first date, and Old Pasadena provides an easy alternative. People- watching, drinking and window-shopping are easy conversation starters.
Best Theater Production: “THE LARAMIE PROJECT” BY MILESTONE THEATRE CO.
Best Place to Play Billiards: JAKE'S 38 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 568-1602 | JAKESPASADENA.COM Burgers and billiards are the perfect combination, and Jake’s is the place to find them in Pasadena. Claiming to have the best burgers in the city since 1947, Jake’s is a great place to meet new friends and shoot a few games. READER RECOMMENDED: Q'S BILLIARDS CLUB 99 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 405-9777 | GSBILLIARDS.COM The name just sounds legit. Located above Barney’s Beanery with a full selection of classic American cuisine (read: good grub), Q’s is one of Pasadena’s laid back havens.
READER RECOMMENDED: POSITIVELY WICKED This high-school reenactment by 80 students in the Pasadena Musical Theatre Co.’s senior company drew laughs and cheers.
Best Wine Selection: VERTICAL WINE BAR
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330 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 577-9273 | YARDHOUSE.COM With endless beers on tap, why wouldn’t you want to watch the game at Yard House? The televisions line the bar above the taps, meaning you don’t have to go far to order. In fact, you don’t even have to look away when your favorite player runs back an interception for a touchdown.
BARNEY'S BEANERY 99 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 405-9777 | BARNEYSBEANERY.COM Pasadenans love their classics, and the old-time vibe at Barney’s Beanery bring sports lovers together with an extensive menu. Every possible combination of American food is available on the menu, and it only makes sense to watch the game where you can park yourself for a few hours.
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35 HUGUS ALLEY, #310, PASADENA | (626) 577-4600 A poignant depiction of the aftermath following the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyo., “The Laramie Project” shares the story of a town coping with hate, regret and scrutiny. Shepard was a gay college student who was found tied to a fence and left for dead. All proceeds from the show benefited organizations to strengthen the LGBT community in Pasadena.
70 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA (626) 795-3999 | VERTICALWINEBISTRO.COM More than 400 wines from around the world are included in Vertical’s extensive menu and locals receive a discount on Thursday evenings. The bar is locally owned and hidden up a set of stairs from a quaint Pasadena courtyard and is surprisingly sleek and lively. READER RECOMMENDED: REDWHITE+BLUEZZ 70 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-4441 | REDWHITEBLUEZZ.COM redwhite+bluezz pairs wines, cheeses and jazz for an amazing night on the town in Pasadena. ✘
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(626) 585-7000 | SCPR.ORG KPCC has only been growing its listener base, especially as citizens want to become better informed about everything that happens around them. With local programming unique to Southern California, such as standards “Air Talk” with Larry Mantle, Patt Morrison and “All Things Considered,” KPCC continues to reign supreme on the Pasadena airwaves.
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IXTAPA CANTINA 119 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 304-1000 | CANTINAIXTAPA.COM After restaurateur Jack Huang purchased the former Fred’s Mexican Café and converted it into Ixtapa Cantina, the place ascended several rungs on the community class scale. What hasn’t changed is the number of TVs lining the restaurant’s curved bar, where on any given night sports fans can enjoy any number of games — all at once.
CLUB MENAGE 54 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 793-0608 CLUBMENAGE.NET Weekend warm-up parties 2 on Thursdays and a bouncing club the rest of the week, Club Menage blends historic Old Pasadena with constant thumping bass. Three dance floors with three separate sound systems ensure a continuous party for everyone all night.
READER RECOMMENDED: LUCKY BALDWIN’S 17 S. RAYMOND AVE, PASADENA | (626) 795-0652 21 KERSTING COURT, SIERRA MADRE | (626) 355-1140 LUCKYBALDWINS.COM A British pub that’s perhaps best known for its fish, chips and beer, Lucky Baldwin’s is also a favorite spot for soccer fans. In fact, so many people watched this year’s World Cup competition at Lucky’s that managers set up a giant-screen television on its patio to accommodate the crowd.
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Best Acupuncture: DR. YA-WEN CHENG ACUPUNCTURE AND CHIROPRACTIC
READER RECOMMENDED: DOUGLAS AUTO BODY & PAINT 2453 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 795-7577 | DOUGLASAUTOBODY.COM This 50-year-old business has mastered the three automotive Rs: repair, refinish, repaint. They’ve ensured loyalty through good work, nice prices and the perks: lifetime repair warranty, 24/7 towing and rental car service.
612 W. DUARTE ROAD, STE. 801, ARCADIA | (626) 292-6899 | DRCHENG.NET One hundred and forty years of alternative medicine generates a lot of loyalty. Dr. Cheng’s practice, a family business since 1960, combines Eastern and Western medicines to treat not only the typical chiropractic stuff such as backaches and arthritis, but also infertility, depression and tennis elbow. READER RECOMMENDED: ALLISON LEVINSON KING 2808 GLENDALE BLVD., SILVER LAKE | (323) 662-3907 King’s approach to acupuncture blends Chinese herbal medicine with diet and exercise to treat pain and illness. Her specialty is women’s health, from pregnancy to menopause. King’s practice has been so female-focused she caught the attention of W magazine in April 2008. For Pasadena women, it’s been well worth the drive.
Best Bank/Credit Union: WELLS FARGO BANK
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JEAN TOM ACUPUNCTURE 127 N. MADISON AVE., STE. 215A, PASADENA | (626) 793-8988 JEANTOMACUPUNCTURE.COM Tom has made a name for herself by working on a variety of disorders, from pain and allergies to more focused areas such as digestion and facial rejuvenation. Her clinic’s philosophy is to maintain beauty as well as health.
82 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 449-8611 350 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 449-3661 655 N. FAIR OAKS AVE, PASADENA | (626) 685-9275 1739 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 578-7820 3701 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 351-4960 WELLSFARGO.COM You didn’t really expect to see some mom ‘n’ pop bankin’ hut top this list, did you? Banking’s true currency is convenience, and Wells Fargo has chosen its locations strategically. People report overall satisfaction with the customer service, but it’s also possible that the bank encourages warm thoughts from we pioneering Californians who always think fondly of the stagecoach. READER RECOMMENDED: BANK OF AMERICA 1687 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 578-5181 399 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (818) 507-6700 145 W. CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA | (626) 304-3386 880 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 304-3120 929 FAIR OAKS AVE., SOUTH PASADENA | (626) 578-5125 BANKOFAMERICA.COM Following the ubiquity trend in banking is the one that was first to take the country’s name. All those locations are sure convenient, but what’s even more so is the BofA app, which does everything but spit money out of your smart phone.
Best Architect: JAMES V. COANE & ASSOCIATES 30 N. RAYMOND AVE., STE. 611, PASADENA (626) 584-6922 | JVCA.COM Coane’s firm ranges far and wide both stylistically and geographically. It’s worked on projects as far away as Aspen and Beijing, and as diverse as custom homes, corporate interiors and retail spaces. They’ve been recognized in Architectural Digest and Kitchen Trends, but perhaps the biggest nod to their talent is that so many of their projects have been used for TV and film locations.
Best Beauty Salon: STARR HOUSE THE SALON 2636 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO | (626) 799-0828 | STARRHOUSE.COM When you cut and color better than anybody else, people find out. That’s the kind of thing that gets around, as does the fact that Starr House carries its own makeup line. This year Starr House added planet-saving to the roster by collecting hair clippings to donate to cleaning up the Gulf Coast oil spill. The bikini wax, however, has not yet solved any environmental problems.
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Best Attorney/Law Firm (TIE): LAW OFFICES OF JOHN CICCARELLI
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225 S. LAKE AVE., STE. 300, PASADENA | (626) 432-7257 A specialist in medical malpractice, elder abuse and catastrophic injury cases, John Ciccarelli is the man to call to help get your life back on track when fate throws one of its nasty curveballs. Most of Ciccarelli’s clients find him through referrals from past clients and attorneys he’s litigated with or against, which speaks pretty highly of the services he provides and, most importantly, the results he gets in court.
R. SCOTT JENKINS AT HAHN & HAHN LLP 301 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 796-9123 | HAHNLAWYERS.COM Jenkins knows his way around business, taxation and construction law, emerging over the years as perhaps the go-to attorney in Pasadena for developers navigating the city’s permit and approval process. But he also knows his way around a parade. Jenkins isn’t just a partner with Hahn & Hahn; he’s also a very involved member of the community as a member of the Tournament of Roses Association.
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READER RECOMMENDED: TANGLES 145 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 792-2948 | TANGLESPASADENA.COM Straightening the curly, curling the straight … this Old Pasadena salon is full of solutions. The salon famously solved problems with stylistic plainness this year when it was featured on the TLC makeover show “Real Simple Real Life.”
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PASADENA AUTO WASH 164 W. DEL MAR BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 449-9944 It’s satisfying to see someone (or many someones) take the time to hand-wash your car and give it the business inside and out while you relax inside on a leather couch and eat some free pretzels. There’s always a bit of pageantry to getting your car washed, the procession and all, but in the end, Pasadena Auto Wash gives people what they want.
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MIKE GIBSON AUTO SERVICE CENTER 1701 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA | (626) 795-3726 If you can find a service center in which the words “reliable” and “fair” don’t instantly combust in one of the bays, then you’ve found a good shop. Mike Gibson’s place maintains its loyalty to ACDelco products and locally based customers and, if you’re willing to count, they boast 99,000 auto parts for sale (not all of
LUCKY CAR WASH 3698 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 796-4888 Quick service and pretty reasonable prices make Lucky a local favorite. People take their cars and car-washing very seriously, and so it’s clear Lucky has been doing something right to win the trust of picky Pasadena car owners. –CONTINUED ON PAGE 52
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 READER RECOMMENDED: WALNUT-HILL CAR WASH 1465 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA | (626) 449-6217 Walnut-Hill gets a rep for being fast on the follow-through, but they get extra points for having classic video games on hand to keep you busy while your Camry is getting a rub-down.
Best Chiropractor: 131 N. EL MOLINO AVE., STE. 140, PASADENA | (626) 793-9915 SANCTUARYOFWELLNESS.COM There are six steps to wellness in Dr. Mittleman’s clinic, and while we don’t want to give away the surprise, one of them is electromagnetic therapy. The chiropractic mission is to balance the person, from physical structure to nutrition. Should any of this be unclear, the Web site provides a helpful “wellness glossary.”
READER RECOMMENDED: GOODMAN FAMILY DAY CARE 1090 EL CAMPO DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 578-1815 Having a lot of patience and love for developing humans and generating positive word of mouth is the 24-year secret to day care success for Jacqueline Goodman. “Once you’re in the program, you’re part of the family,” she said.
Best Day Spa/Massage: BURKE WILLIAMS 39 MILLS PLACE, PASADENA | (626) 440-1222 BURKEWILLIAMSSPA.COM It’s Europe brought west, with spa baths, body wraps and the famous facial. Behind all that relaxation and old-world charm is a dedication to modern science that makes the most out of a healthy experience.
521 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (866) 230-9450 CHEFS.EDU/LOS-ANGELES Well, come on. It’s Le Cordon Bleu. They have a December gingerbread bake-off that will probably make news. This is where old-school foodmasters get braised to perfection. And it’s not just cooking; there’s also baking and restaurant management. What’s perhaps best for Pasadena is the restaurant attached to the school, where locals can submit to being a delightful kind of guinea pig. 3 READER RECOMMENDED: OLD TOWN COOKING SCHOOL 2245 E. COLORADO BLVD., STE. 265, PASADENA | (626) 791-0358 OLDTOWNCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM This school teaches the art of home cooking. Mostly in the Tuscan and French styles, the school’s selection of classes also presents students with lessons in eclecticism, from autumn fruits and food/wine pairing to the always titillating world of curry.
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DR. ALEXANDER VILLICANA 624 W. DUARTE ROAD, STE. 201, ARCADIA | (626) 447-6641 | DRVILLICANA.COM Dr. Villicana has seen a lot of faces, and he’s made quite a few of them prettier. After more than 11,000 cosmetic surgeries in a quarter-century, the man has become no less than a stylist of skin in the world of plastic and reconstructive surgery. READER RECOMMENDED: DR. JOHN GROSS/SKIN DEEP LASER MED SPA 425 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 449-8873 | SKINDEEPLASER.COM It’s all very sci-fi at the Skin Deep Laser Med Spa, which readers say is dedicated to defeating aging. Skin gets exposed to a lot that will cause a wrinkle, in time, and Skin Deep has a treatment to smooth and exfoliate and resurface. Acne, hairs, large pores and age spots — here they’re all so yesteryear.
Best Dance Studio: LE STUDIO DANCE 57 PALMETTO DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 792-4616 | LESTUDIODANCE.COM Just imagine the patience required of someone trying to teach a 3-year-old how to plié. This more than anything should illustrate the dedication of the Le Studio staff, who teach hip-hop, jazz, modern and ballroom in addition to ballet, and to almost literally all ages. Keep an eye open for upcoming performances.
READER RECOMMENDED: AMADEUS SPA 799 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 578-3404 | AMADEUSSPA.COM A lot of movies and TV shows have been filmed at this rejuvenation station, which means that the spa is doing something right and that filmmakers are pretty clever about picking locations. Body massages, skin treatments and something called “Spa Me Amadeus Specialty Packages” promise a whole lot of relaxation.
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INSTYLE DENTAL 3007 E. HUNTINGTON ST., PASADENA | (626) 304-2625 INSTYLEDENTAL.COM The InStyle tripod is built on preventative care, cosmetic services and orthodontia. Within those categories, the clinic practices dentistry that will carry a person from baby teeth up to dentures — most importantly, with a dedication to comfort and respect. READER RECOMMENDED: DR. MICHAEL S. YUNG, DDS 696 E. COLORADO BLVD., STE. 224, PASADENA | (626) 449-5420 MICHAELYUNGDDS.COM A neighborhood dentist with a relaxed style in both manner and office, Dr. Yung has become a favorite of patients, who get comfortable in his chairs as early as age 1.
Best Dermatologist: DR. DAVID DENENHOLZ 960 E. GREEN ST., STE. 330, PASADENA | (626) 449-4207 An award-winning doctor with a vast knowledge of all the things that can go wrong with your largest organ, Dr. Denenholz has received much gratitude from the first-time pimple-sufferer to the many-times wrinkled. READER RECOMMENDED: DR. SETH A. VACCARO 800 FAIRMOUNT AVE., STE. 425, PASADENA | (626) 449-9992 Dr. Vaccaro has been looking deep into Pasadena’s pores for 25 years and, while he may not always like what he finds, he hasn’t gotten scared away yet. Customers, on the other hand, are more than happy to recommend him to friends.
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128 N. OAK KNOLL AVE., STE. 100, PASADENA (626) 795-3000 Dr. Yang got to the top of the list by being professional and personal, by listening to the many aches and ailments of the Pasadena community and making her patients feel like people rather than bundles of woe.
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380 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 795-2501 | KIDSKLUBCDC.COM There’s certainly a holistic, development-center approach to childcare at Kids Klub. The social and emotional nurturing is there, as is the teaching of respect and manners, with caregivers cueing into a child’s individual needs. There are summer camps, too, of course, but parents probably give it extra love for being open nights and weekends.
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Best Golf Course:
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KIDS KLUB PASADENA
READER RECOMMENDED: FOCUS CHIROPRACTIC 236 W. MOUNTAIN ST., STE. 107, PASADENA (626) 449-0900 | FOCUSCHIROPRACTIC.COM Focus introduces patients to its regiment of relief, correction and wellness for a host of ailments, treating the whole patient from before they even walk in the door: the Web site is full of useful info and a 3-D Spine Simulator.
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Best Day Care:
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READER RECOMMENDED: ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO 100 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 793-1030 | AMPASADENA.COM These are the people who make sure you don’t throw your bride during your first dance at the wedding. They’re the ones who teach you the chacha and the two-step and the elusive hustle and so on, because you never know when you’ll need to impress a crowd with the Viennese Waltz.
8. Bryan’s Cleaners & Laundry 9. Zoey Van Jones – Brow Studio 10. Breakthru Fitness 11. Brookside Golf Course 12. 24 Hour Fitness 13. Starr House The Salon 14. Navarro Construction
1133 N. ROSEMONT AVE., PASADENA | (626) 585-3598 BROOKSIDE.AMERICANGOLF.COM Next door to the Rose Bowl is another piece of venerable sporting history. The Brookside Golf Course is 36 holes in a fine corner of Southern California where apparently the desire to compete is somehow etched on the land itself.
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65 N. MADISON AVE., STE. 800, PASADENA | (626) 792-3141 Dr. Tilem knows the power of listening as a diagnostic tool. And given the enthusiasm of her patients, she knows the curative power of listening as well. An internist really is treating the whole patient, and Dr. Tilem starts at the beginning.
READER RECOMMENDED: ALTADENA COUNTRY CLUB 2290 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, ALTADENA | (626) 794-7163 | ALTACLUB.COM Golfing in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains can only be made better by the luxury of belonging to a private club that cares enough about golf to maintain a 27,000-square-foot clubhouse.
Best Dry Cleaner/Laundry: BRYAN’S CLEANERS & LAUNDRY
EATON CANYON GOLF COURSE 1150 N. SIERRA MADRE VILLA AVE., PASADENA | (626) 794-6773 Out here, it only makes sense to be playing in range of the hills. This 18-holer has all the amenities, including the 10th Hole Bar & Grill, and lest you not be sated by one kind of sport, Monday Night Football is popular there too.
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544 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (626) 796-4335 BRYANSCLEANERS.COM Those magic words: “free pick-up and delivery.” It’s a big operation that behaves like a little one, and that balance of professionalism and personal attention, plus the whole “free” thing, makes it tops in the area.
Best Gym: 24 HOUR FITNESS
READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA LAUNDRY 2585 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 744-2948 PASADENALAUNDRY.COM This laundry boasts high-tech machines that clean better and faster. But, anticipating the inevitable wait for those towels to dry, Pasadena Laundry has also outfitted itself with Internet access, TV lounges and a place for kids to play that will keep them out of the darn machines for once.
525 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 229-9788 24HOURFITNESS.COM Its appeal is right there in the name: 24 hours. Who knows why you absolutely must do your curls at 3:45 every morning, but do them you must, and so you have only one place that understands your needs.
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READER RECOMMENDED: GOLD’S GYM 36 S. ALTADENA DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 304-1133 | GOLDSGYM.COM Good prices and all the weights without the fanciness make Gold’s a perennial favorite, especially with those who love their free weights.
ZOEY VAN JONES — BROW STUDIO 45 E. UNION ST., PASADENA | (626) 683-3308 | ZOEYVANJONES.COM It calls itself an “avant-garde beauty salon,” so we guess we’ll go with that. What Zoey’s place (formerly BrauHaus) definitely is, though, is a place where you will get absolutely the right thing done to your eyebrows. This is what specialization looks like, friends. But worry not, for they will also wax the heck out of any other part of your body that dares to foliate. READER RECOMMENDED: MADISON 101 SALON 9 101 S. MADISON AVE., PASADENA | (626) 683-1188 | MADISON101SALON.COM The eyelash fills come highly recommended at Madison 101, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the waxing and massage possibilities, too. This salon is wasting no time in establishing itself as a big player in the beauty game.
Best Fitness/Weight-Loss Program: BREAKTHRU FITNESS 345 S. LAKE AVE., STE. 201, PASADENA | (626) 396-1700 87 FRASER ALLEY, PASADENA | (626) 396-1700 | BREAKTHRUFITNESS.COM A secret to success of any fitness club is access. Breakthru promises it’ll never get too crowded because they limit memberships. So simple, it’s brilliant. A boutique club, Breakthru is designed to give you the best chance for maximizing health and fitness in an environment that is more personal, but not uncomfortably so. READER RECOMMENDED: WEST COAST BOOT CAMP ROSE BOWL LOT 1 (SECO STREET AND NORTH ARROYO BOULEVARD), PASADENA (888) WCBC-FIT | WESTCOASTBOOTCAMP.COM 10 It seems like a neck-breaking kind of place, maybe because it meets in a parking lot. But the West Coast instructors build strength and stamina through motivation and discipline rather than intimidation and threats.
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Best Hair Salon: STARR HOUSE THE SALON
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2636 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO | (626) 799-0828 STARRHOUSE.COM People love their Starr House, and because its services include not just cut and color but also waxing and manicures and good company, there’s always a reason to hang around a bit longer.
READER RECOMMENDED: CROWNED STUDIO 89 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 844-5042 | CROWNEDSTUDIOSALON.COM
The focus on hair exclusively — whether colored or cut, conditioned or with a scalp massage — means there’s a lot of energy going into making you look right on top at this stylish Old Pasadena salon.
Best Home Remodeling: NAVARRO CONSTRUCTION, INC. 3579 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE. 259, PASADENA (626) 398-1777 | NAVARROCONSTRUCTION.COM Residential remodeling specialists at Navarro Construction, Inc., offer complete design and build services from a project’s initial conception to its satisfying completion. A general, electrical and plumbing contractor, Navarro’s specialists are more than comfortable working in any architectural style — from Craftsman to contemporary and beyond — and have been making people at home since 1991.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 READER RECOMMENDED: WALNUT-HILL CAR WASH 1465 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA | (626) 449-6217 Walnut-Hill gets a rep for being fast on the follow-through, but they get extra points for having classic video games on hand to keep you busy while your Camry is getting a rub-down.
Best Chiropractor: 131 N. EL MOLINO AVE., STE. 140, PASADENA | (626) 793-9915 SANCTUARYOFWELLNESS.COM There are six steps to wellness in Dr. Mittleman’s clinic, and while we don’t want to give away the surprise, one of them is electromagnetic therapy. The chiropractic mission is to balance the person, from physical structure to nutrition. Should any of this be unclear, the Web site provides a helpful “wellness glossary.”
READER RECOMMENDED: GOODMAN FAMILY DAY CARE 1090 EL CAMPO DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 578-1815 Having a lot of patience and love for developing humans and generating positive word of mouth is the 24-year secret to day care success for Jacqueline Goodman. “Once you’re in the program, you’re part of the family,” she said.
Best Day Spa/Massage: BURKE WILLIAMS 39 MILLS PLACE, PASADENA | (626) 440-1222 BURKEWILLIAMSSPA.COM It’s Europe brought west, with spa baths, body wraps and the famous facial. Behind all that relaxation and old-world charm is a dedication to modern science that makes the most out of a healthy experience.
521 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (866) 230-9450 CHEFS.EDU/LOS-ANGELES Well, come on. It’s Le Cordon Bleu. They have a December gingerbread bake-off that will probably make news. This is where old-school foodmasters get braised to perfection. And it’s not just cooking; there’s also baking and restaurant management. What’s perhaps best for Pasadena is the restaurant attached to the school, where locals can submit to being a delightful kind of guinea pig. 3 READER RECOMMENDED: OLD TOWN COOKING SCHOOL 2245 E. COLORADO BLVD., STE. 265, PASADENA | (626) 791-0358 OLDTOWNCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM This school teaches the art of home cooking. Mostly in the Tuscan and French styles, the school’s selection of classes also presents students with lessons in eclecticism, from autumn fruits and food/wine pairing to the always titillating world of curry.
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DR. ALEXANDER VILLICANA 624 W. DUARTE ROAD, STE. 201, ARCADIA | (626) 447-6641 | DRVILLICANA.COM Dr. Villicana has seen a lot of faces, and he’s made quite a few of them prettier. After more than 11,000 cosmetic surgeries in a quarter-century, the man has become no less than a stylist of skin in the world of plastic and reconstructive surgery. READER RECOMMENDED: DR. JOHN GROSS/SKIN DEEP LASER MED SPA 425 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 449-8873 | SKINDEEPLASER.COM It’s all very sci-fi at the Skin Deep Laser Med Spa, which readers say is dedicated to defeating aging. Skin gets exposed to a lot that will cause a wrinkle, in time, and Skin Deep has a treatment to smooth and exfoliate and resurface. Acne, hairs, large pores and age spots — here they’re all so yesteryear.
Best Dance Studio: LE STUDIO DANCE 57 PALMETTO DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 792-4616 | LESTUDIODANCE.COM Just imagine the patience required of someone trying to teach a 3-year-old how to plié. This more than anything should illustrate the dedication of the Le Studio staff, who teach hip-hop, jazz, modern and ballroom in addition to ballet, and to almost literally all ages. Keep an eye open for upcoming performances.
READER RECOMMENDED: AMADEUS SPA 799 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 578-3404 | AMADEUSSPA.COM A lot of movies and TV shows have been filmed at this rejuvenation station, which means that the spa is doing something right and that filmmakers are pretty clever about picking locations. Body massages, skin treatments and something called “Spa Me Amadeus Specialty Packages” promise a whole lot of relaxation.
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INSTYLE DENTAL 3007 E. HUNTINGTON ST., PASADENA | (626) 304-2625 INSTYLEDENTAL.COM The InStyle tripod is built on preventative care, cosmetic services and orthodontia. Within those categories, the clinic practices dentistry that will carry a person from baby teeth up to dentures — most importantly, with a dedication to comfort and respect. READER RECOMMENDED: DR. MICHAEL S. YUNG, DDS 696 E. COLORADO BLVD., STE. 224, PASADENA | (626) 449-5420 MICHAELYUNGDDS.COM A neighborhood dentist with a relaxed style in both manner and office, Dr. Yung has become a favorite of patients, who get comfortable in his chairs as early as age 1.
Best Dermatologist: DR. DAVID DENENHOLZ 960 E. GREEN ST., STE. 330, PASADENA | (626) 449-4207 An award-winning doctor with a vast knowledge of all the things that can go wrong with your largest organ, Dr. Denenholz has received much gratitude from the first-time pimple-sufferer to the many-times wrinkled. READER RECOMMENDED: DR. SETH A. VACCARO 800 FAIRMOUNT AVE., STE. 425, PASADENA | (626) 449-9992 Dr. Vaccaro has been looking deep into Pasadena’s pores for 25 years and, while he may not always like what he finds, he hasn’t gotten scared away yet. Customers, on the other hand, are more than happy to recommend him to friends.
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128 N. OAK KNOLL AVE., STE. 100, PASADENA (626) 795-3000 Dr. Yang got to the top of the list by being professional and personal, by listening to the many aches and ailments of the Pasadena community and making her patients feel like people rather than bundles of woe.
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380 S. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 795-2501 | KIDSKLUBCDC.COM There’s certainly a holistic, development-center approach to childcare at Kids Klub. The social and emotional nurturing is there, as is the teaching of respect and manners, with caregivers cueing into a child’s individual needs. There are summer camps, too, of course, but parents probably give it extra love for being open nights and weekends.
Best Cooking School:
Best Golf Course:
DR. TINA YANG
KIDS KLUB PASADENA
READER RECOMMENDED: FOCUS CHIROPRACTIC 236 W. MOUNTAIN ST., STE. 107, PASADENA (626) 449-0900 | FOCUSCHIROPRACTIC.COM Focus introduces patients to its regiment of relief, correction and wellness for a host of ailments, treating the whole patient from before they even walk in the door: the Web site is full of useful info and a 3-D Spine Simulator.
Best Cosmetic Surgery:
Best Doctor (TIE):
Best Day Care:
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READER RECOMMENDED: ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO 100 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 793-1030 | AMPASADENA.COM These are the people who make sure you don’t throw your bride during your first dance at the wedding. They’re the ones who teach you the chacha and the two-step and the elusive hustle and so on, because you never know when you’ll need to impress a crowd with the Viennese Waltz.
8. Bryan’s Cleaners & Laundry 9. Zoey Van Jones – Brow Studio 10. Breakthru Fitness 11. Brookside Golf Course 12. 24 Hour Fitness 13. Starr House The Salon 14. Navarro Construction
1133 N. ROSEMONT AVE., PASADENA | (626) 585-3598 BROOKSIDE.AMERICANGOLF.COM Next door to the Rose Bowl is another piece of venerable sporting history. The Brookside Golf Course is 36 holes in a fine corner of Southern California where apparently the desire to compete is somehow etched on the land itself.
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65 N. MADISON AVE., STE. 800, PASADENA | (626) 792-3141 Dr. Tilem knows the power of listening as a diagnostic tool. And given the enthusiasm of her patients, she knows the curative power of listening as well. An internist really is treating the whole patient, and Dr. Tilem starts at the beginning.
READER RECOMMENDED: ALTADENA COUNTRY CLUB 2290 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, ALTADENA | (626) 794-7163 | ALTACLUB.COM Golfing in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains can only be made better by the luxury of belonging to a private club that cares enough about golf to maintain a 27,000-square-foot clubhouse.
Best Dry Cleaner/Laundry: BRYAN’S CLEANERS & LAUNDRY
EATON CANYON GOLF COURSE 1150 N. SIERRA MADRE VILLA AVE., PASADENA | (626) 794-6773 Out here, it only makes sense to be playing in range of the hills. This 18-holer has all the amenities, including the 10th Hole Bar & Grill, and lest you not be sated by one kind of sport, Monday Night Football is popular there too.
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544 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, PASADENA | (626) 796-4335 BRYANSCLEANERS.COM Those magic words: “free pick-up and delivery.” It’s a big operation that behaves like a little one, and that balance of professionalism and personal attention, plus the whole “free” thing, makes it tops in the area.
Best Gym: 24 HOUR FITNESS
READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA LAUNDRY 2585 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 744-2948 PASADENALAUNDRY.COM This laundry boasts high-tech machines that clean better and faster. But, anticipating the inevitable wait for those towels to dry, Pasadena Laundry has also outfitted itself with Internet access, TV lounges and a place for kids to play that will keep them out of the darn machines for once.
525 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 229-9788 24HOURFITNESS.COM Its appeal is right there in the name: 24 hours. Who knows why you absolutely must do your curls at 3:45 every morning, but do them you must, and so you have only one place that understands your needs.
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READER RECOMMENDED: GOLD’S GYM 36 S. ALTADENA DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 304-1133 | GOLDSGYM.COM Good prices and all the weights without the fanciness make Gold’s a perennial favorite, especially with those who love their free weights.
ZOEY VAN JONES — BROW STUDIO 45 E. UNION ST., PASADENA | (626) 683-3308 | ZOEYVANJONES.COM It calls itself an “avant-garde beauty salon,” so we guess we’ll go with that. What Zoey’s place (formerly BrauHaus) definitely is, though, is a place where you will get absolutely the right thing done to your eyebrows. This is what specialization looks like, friends. But worry not, for they will also wax the heck out of any other part of your body that dares to foliate. READER RECOMMENDED: MADISON 101 SALON 9 101 S. MADISON AVE., PASADENA | (626) 683-1188 | MADISON101SALON.COM The eyelash fills come highly recommended at Madison 101, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the waxing and massage possibilities, too. This salon is wasting no time in establishing itself as a big player in the beauty game.
Best Fitness/Weight-Loss Program: BREAKTHRU FITNESS 345 S. LAKE AVE., STE. 201, PASADENA | (626) 396-1700 87 FRASER ALLEY, PASADENA | (626) 396-1700 | BREAKTHRUFITNESS.COM A secret to success of any fitness club is access. Breakthru promises it’ll never get too crowded because they limit memberships. So simple, it’s brilliant. A boutique club, Breakthru is designed to give you the best chance for maximizing health and fitness in an environment that is more personal, but not uncomfortably so. READER RECOMMENDED: WEST COAST BOOT CAMP ROSE BOWL LOT 1 (SECO STREET AND NORTH ARROYO BOULEVARD), PASADENA (888) WCBC-FIT | WESTCOASTBOOTCAMP.COM 10 It seems like a neck-breaking kind of place, maybe because it meets in a parking lot. But the West Coast instructors build strength and stamina through motivation and discipline rather than intimidation and threats.
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Best Hair Salon: STARR HOUSE THE SALON
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2636 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO | (626) 799-0828 STARRHOUSE.COM People love their Starr House, and because its services include not just cut and color but also waxing and manicures and good company, there’s always a reason to hang around a bit longer.
READER RECOMMENDED: CROWNED STUDIO 89 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 844-5042 | CROWNEDSTUDIOSALON.COM
The focus on hair exclusively — whether colored or cut, conditioned or with a scalp massage — means there’s a lot of energy going into making you look right on top at this stylish Old Pasadena salon.
Best Home Remodeling: NAVARRO CONSTRUCTION, INC. 3579 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE. 259, PASADENA (626) 398-1777 | NAVARROCONSTRUCTION.COM Residential remodeling specialists at Navarro Construction, Inc., offer complete design and build services from a project’s initial conception to its satisfying completion. A general, electrical and plumbing contractor, Navarro’s specialists are more than comfortable working in any architectural style — from Craftsman to contemporary and beyond — and have been making people at home since 1991.
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Best Hospital: HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
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READER RECOMMENDED: METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 300 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE, ARCADIA | (626) 898-8000 METHODISTHOSPITAL.ORG Serving the central San Gabriel Valley, Methodist covers major health concerns as well as spiritual care and community outreach.
nature, antique prints and framing that evokes a classic aura of sophistication.
ROBYN NAVARRO NAVARRO CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 3579 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., 7 STE. 259, PASADENA | (626) 398-1777 | NAVARROCONSTRUCTION.COM Principal designer for Navarro Construction, Inc., Robyn Navarro is the go-to person for all your residential design needs. An architectural designer with a strong art and design background, Navarro builds character through color, lighting and surfaces, carrying ideas from concept to construction and glorious completion. READER RECOMMENDED: ARMIDA BAYLON, BAYLON DESIGN 3316 GRAYBURN ROAD, PASADENA | (626) 390-3751 | BAYLONDESIGN.COM Baylon Design makes its name by providing top design services to the full range of possible interiors in the Pasadena area. Whether residential, industrial or commercial, locals have found this design firm capable of not only finding the right rugs really to tie the room together, but doing the necessary construction work to realize a complete vision. 3
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PHOENIX PHARMACY 2523 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 791-7600 PHOENIXPHARMACY.COM Not just a get-your-pills-and-go kind of drug store, this pharmacy, located in the Phoenix Wellness Center, gets all holistic on you as a complete alternative health center. Whether it’s herbs and homeopathics or massage therapy, hypnotherapy or aromatherapy, Phoenix has impressed Pasadena with its compassionate commitment to customers and products and services that actually help what ails you.
Best Hotel: THE LANGHAM, HUNTINGTON HOTEL & SPA 1401 S. OAK KNOLL AVE., PASADENA | (626) 568-3900 | PASADENA.LANGHAMHOTELS.COM Its 23 acres and numerous amenities, from a Michelinrated restaurant to the exceptional Huntington Spa to bars with magnificent views, give the Langham the kind of range of experience that encourages the losing of time and the enjoyment of the moment. Nearly 150 years old and it’s still hitting its stride. READER RECOMMENDED: WESTIN HOTEL PASADENA 191 N. LOS ROBLES AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-2727 | WESTINPASADENA.COM A fine way to rediscover your own town is to see it as a new visitor might. The Westin offers that kind of perspective for vacationers, business travelers and people who want to enjoy contemporary amenities for a night or two — even if they live right down the road.
READER RECOMMENDED: FAIR OAKS PHARMACY AND SODA FOUNTAIN 1526 MISSION ST., SOUTH PASADENA | (626) 799-1414 FAIROAKSPHARMACY.COM A staple of Route 66 nostalgia, Fair Oaks Pharmacy has since 1915 been a place to pick up a fizzy phosphate or ice cream sundae along with that itch cream and painkiller. They’ve also got retro gifts to remind us how people used to shop. Now as then, this is where you come to get something to make you feel good.
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MAID BRIGADE 1433 GLENGARRY ROAD, PASADENA | (323) 254-6243 PASADENA.MAIDBRIGADE.COM It’s not enough to keep a house clean. These days you’ve also got to save the surrounding planet. Maid Brigade is a Green Clean Certified maid service, meaning you get a shiny house without brain-wilting chemicals. Also, they pride themselves on being right on time, which can mean a lot to a customer who has things to do out there in the big green world. READER RECOMMENDED: MAGIC CLEANERS, LLC. 500 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 577-7067 | IDEPSCA.ORG This business has the magic touch for those seeking to keep their house clean while staying eco-friendly, with allorganic products utilized by the ace staff and free quotes provided to boot.
Best Interior Designer (TIE): INTERIOR DEVINE 30 S. OAKLAND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 795-5025 | INTERIORDEVINE.COM Interior designers have their favorite styles, like any artistic biz. In the case of Interior Devine, a frequent Pasadena Showcase House of Design participant, the focus is on timeless images inspired by
2245 E. COLORADO BLVD., STE. 101, PASADENA | (626) 577-0525 2451-A FOOTHILL BLVD., LA VERNE | (909) 596-0638 KUNGFUUSA.COM Practitioners of Northern Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung-Fu, Shan Tung has since 1989 been teaching Pasadena how to protect itself while attaining discipline and balance. Master Ken Edwards oversees instruction of kung-fu, self-defense and tai chi classes for all ages and experience levels. And if you think you’ll be able to stroll in and watch, think again — the Master insists you try a free private lesson. READER RECOMMENDED: FIGHT ACADEMY MMA 61 W. VALLEY ST., PASADENA | (626) 737-0442 | FIGHTACADEMYMMA.COM As mixed martial arts becomes the most popular fight sport around, Fight Academy MMA offers classes in this as well as Jiu-Jitsu, judo and Muay Thai kickboxing, should MMA not be mixed enough for you.
Best Med Spa: OH! U BEAUTY 130 N. BRAND BLVD., GLENDALE | (818) 551-1682 OUBEAUTY.COM Our readers’ favorite for skin care, Oh! U Beauty promises rejuvenation via Botox and other medical health and beauty treatments. Perhaps just as important is that the miracle workers follow up with a full line of products by the big names in skin care, all tastefully arranged in its remarkable 2,000-square-foot retail floor. If you need it, they’ll find it.
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Brett Stumm Balanced Concepts Pilates Tinzee Nail Salon The Fair Oaks by Regency Park Dolphin Party Rentals Ann-Marie Villicana Tom Sawyer Camps
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 55 READER RECOMMENDED: LE STUDIO PILATES 236 W. MOUNTAIN ST., STE. 111, PASADENA (626) 792-9866 | LESTUDIOPILATES.COM Le Studio’s hands-on approach to Pilates reminds us that there are some things an instructional video just can’t teach, and that balance and body control should be something worked on with a professional.
READER RECOMMENDED: SKIN DEEP LASER MEDSPA 425 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 449-8873 | SKINDEEPLASER.COM The future of youth is in constant maintenance, and Skin Deep has all the tools to preserve and restore skin that has seen many sunny Southern California days. Luxury and elegance are key components to doing the job right, whether it’s laser hair removal, skin tightening, photodynamic acne therapy or any of a number of facial treatments.
Best Realtor:
Best Mortgage Broker:
ANN-MARIE VILLICANA, DILBECK REALTORS
553 S. MARENGO AVE., PASADENA | (626) 440-9430 KENNEDYCORP.COM When it comes to residential lending, Stumm and the people of Kennedy Capital manage home purchases, loans and more with professionalism and the desire to help people make the choices that will work best for them. Scan the Web site for home-buying basics, then call to reap the benefits of top-notch customer service.
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225 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 431-2252 | DILBECK.COM Villicana knows how to sell a house — and serve her community. The former Pasadena City Councilwoman has been one of the 100 top-selling Realtors in the country, and she also serves on the Pasadena Rotary and is a board member for the Nature Conservancy. For Villicana, knowing the community means serving in it.
Best Nail Salon: TINZEE NAIL SALON 3
READER RECOMMENDED: DASHING DIVA 27 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 449-3482 DASHINGDIVAPASADENA.COM Dashing Diva has been pleasing the hands and feet of Pasadena since 2006 with a full menu of highly indulgent mani/pedi services in an environment dedicated to cleanliness and safety. Indulgences double on Thursday and Friday evenings, when cocktails enter the mix for Girls’ Night Out.
Best Party Rentals: DOLPHIN PARTY RENTALS 1901 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA 5 (626) 795-5131 | DOLPHINPARTYRENTALS.COM Because weddings and other events that require the use of rented chairs tend to be massively stressful things, Dolphin eases the mind of bridezilla with services such as event previews, an on-site manager and about 70 years of experience with local venues, including The Rose Bowl and Caltech. READER RECOMMENDED: SIR MICHAEL’S PARTY RENTALS 4771 EAGLE ROCK BLVD., EAGLE ROCK | (323) 225-5466 | SIRMICHAELSRENTALS.COM Offering just about “all of your party needs under one roof,” Sir Michael’s Party Rentals (and limousine services) brings dedication and attention to detail in creating celebratory spaces, from deejays to dance floors, Santa suits, fog machines, champagne fountains and even ceremonial scissors.
Best Pilates: BALANCED CONCEPTS PILATES 1109 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 792-1036 | BALANCED-CONCEPTS.COM With private and semi-private classes, corporate seminars and a balanced living program, this Pilates studio is as concerned with comfort and peace of mind as it is about you getting stronger and more coordinated.
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READER RECOMMENDED: DEENA WILLIS, THE PROPERTY CONCIERGE 980 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, STE. 200, PASADENA (626) 432-4615 THEPROPERTY-CONCIERGE.COM With her husband Doug, Deena navigates the waters of real estate sales by using innovative designs and clever use of cyberspace to get her ideas to a house-buying public.
Best Senior/Assisted Living: THE FAIR OAKS BY REGENCY PARK 905 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 773-8800 REGENCYPK.COM Fair Oaks is all about access — to a fine restaurant, its spas, massage centers, library and movie theater, as well as to cultural events in and around the city, to which Fair Oaks’ staff will take you, executive-style, in a Lincoln Town Car. It’s assisted living with all the luxury of a fine hotel, and all the independence of, well, a fine hotel. READER RECOMMENDED: THE OAKS OF PASADENA 2954 E. DEL MAR BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 356-2600 | OAKSOFPASADENA.COM For upscale independent and assisted living, The Oaks has impressed Pasadena with its fine apartments, social calendar, outdoor spaces and full-service restaurant.
Best Summer Camp: TOM SAWYER CAMPS 707 W. WOODBURY ROAD, STE. F, ALTADENA (626) 794-1156 | TOMSAWYERCAMPS.COM The summer day camps for ages 3 and up, with locations at Hahamongna Watershed Park and Arcadia County Park, offer the kind of characterbuilding and fun that seem to define childhood summers when kids aren’t parked in front of a PS3. The camps offer horseback riding, rockclimbing, rope courses and other activities that fill out nostalgic scrapbooks in adult years. 7
READER RECOMMENDED: CAMP SHI’INI 1613 CHELSEA ROAD, STE. 279, SAN MARINO | (626) 922-0945 CAMPSHI-INI.COM The Native American-themed camp for ages 4 to 13 features the kind of age-old camp activities that are harder to find as you get older — fishing, canoeing, archery and a month-long treasure hunt that would certainly liven up a summer office workplace, let alone a kid’s summer vacation. –CONTINUED ON PAGE 58
PHOTOS: Courtesy Brett Stumm; courtesy Tom Sawyer Camps
BRETT STUMM, KENNEDY CAPITAL
436 FAIR OAKS AVE., SOUTH PASADENA (626) 403-3311 | TINZEENAILSALON.COM Between the massages and citrus crystal exfoliants, Tinzee knows that getting your nails made nice is as much about making you relaxed and mentally refreshed as it is about getting your toes polished. It’s sort of a mind-i-cure as well as the usual mani/pedi, and you owe it to yourself to try it.
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Best Tattoo/Piercing: IN THE SKIN STUDIO 586 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 683-8380 INTHESKINSTUDIOS.COM It’s where Britney Spears’ tattoo artist, Max Scott, works. And if it’s good enough for Britney, well ... pop stars aside, In the Skin has become a Pasadena favorite for its custom and traditional tattooing, well-handled body piercing and, because real people, like pop stars, often have second thoughts, tattoo cover-ups are also available. READER RECOMMENDED: PRIX BODY ADORNMENT 56 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 405-9253 PRIXBODYPIERCING.COM The Old Pasadena store is the original, having opened before the Sunset Strip location flung open its doors in response to the growing need for a good piercery. 1
Best Veterinarian: FOOTHILL VETERINARY HOSPITAL 2204 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA (626) 792-1187 | FOOTHILLVET.COM Since 1963, Foothill has been keeping pets on all fours while adjusting to the times. Long ago the veterinary world was all surgery, flea dips and shots. Foothill offers diagnostic health screening, microchipping, ultrasonic cleaning and, of course, diet counseling.
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Best Yoga: BIKRAM YOGA PASADENA
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2089 E. COLORADO BLVD. PASADENA | (626) 304-9642 BIKRAMPASADENA.COM Yeah, this is the sweating kind. The hot-room exercises help muscles and joints loosen up, improve circulation and reduce stress, so long as you come with “an empty stomach and an open mind.” Owner Val Sklar came to Bikram with serious hip problems and ended up starting a business that now helps many others. READER RECOMMENDED: YOGA HOUSE 11 W. STATE ST., PASADENA (626) 403-3961 | YOGAHOUSE.COM Comfort and relaxation, hard work and intense focus — Yoga House spans the spectrum of body and mind experience with classes, retreats and products for beginners and experienced yoga-ers alike seeking exercise that’s right for them. ✘
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Best Antiques: ANTIQUES ON FAIR OAKS 330 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 449-9590 | ANTIQUESONFAIROAKS.COM You’d be hard-pressed to not find whatever your heart desires in this 22,000 square foot ode to yesteryear, as well as gems you weren’t looking for but now, of course, need. The steady stream of new (to the store) items and care they take in keeping antiques looking their best keeps customers coming back.
READER RECOMMENDED: INCYCLE BICYCLES 175 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626)577-0440 | INCYCLE.COM Bikes for riders of all levels and interests, plus service, loads of accessories, bike fittings and bike rentals cover all the cycling bases. 6
Best Camera Shop: SAMY’S CAMERA 41 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA | (626) 796-3300 | SAMYS.COM Samy’s specializes in cameras of course, but also offers computers, GPS systems, TVs and more. If you feel like channeling Spielberg but are on a budget, Samy’s rents cameras, lenses and lighting equipment. Their experts also offer classes to better acquaint you with various equipment.
READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA ANTIQUE MALL 309 E. GREEN ST, PASADENA | (626) 304-9886 Head to a different kind of mall where you can bask in history and a magical array of classic finds, big and small.
Best Art/Framing Store:
Interior Devine Antiques on Fair Oaks Rusnak Auto Group South Pasadena Farmer’s Market Pasadena Cyclery Samy’s Camera Linden Optometry
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INTERIOR DEVINE 30 S. OAKLAND AVE., PASADENA | (626) 795-5025 INTERIORDEVINE.COM This elegant interior design show room features antique and contemporary prints and museum quality archival frames that make a statement in any space. As one fan remarked, “Paul Devine is the best in the city! Always on the home tours and participant in charity auctions, Mr Devine is a throwback to high standard customer service and attention to details.”
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READER RECOMMENDED: AARNUN GALLERY FINE PICTURE FRAMING 603 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 793-4805 AARNUNGALLERY.COM For 30 years, AARNUN GALLERY Fine Picture Framing has been an exceptional resource for fine art and distinctive custom framing. Ed and Marcia Nunnery provide expert design solutions in a professional, creative environment.
READER RECOMMENDED: OLD FOCALS 45 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 793-7073 OLDFOCALS.COM This vintage wonderland carries looks for everyday or costume purposes, but you’ll look dapper or fetching wherever you go in their frames.
Best Auto Dealer:
Best Farmer’s Market:
RUSNAK AUTO GROUP
SOUTH PASADENA FARMER’S MARKET
267-337 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (888) 253-0490 | RUSNAKAUTOGROUP.COM Synonymous with luxury, new and pre-owned automobiles from Bentley, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Jaguar, Rolls-Royce and others grace this group of dealers that routinely receive praise from the Pasadena community and have garnered significant awards beyond the community as well. They can also provide replacement parts from their large stock of certified, manufacturer-recommended parts.
MERIDIAN AVENUE AT MISSION STREET, SOUTH PASADENA | (818) 786-6612 SOUTHPASADENAFARMERSMARKET.ORG From 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, this market is abuzz with basic, organic and hard-to-find produce and flowers, plus food stands serving up fresh, tasty treats like corn on the cob. It’s right off the Gold Line too, making the trip an even easier, more laid-back experience.
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READER RECOMMENDED: HONDA OF PASADENA 1965 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 683-5888 HONDAOFPASADENA.COM A selection of the newest Honda vehicles and pre-owned vehicles in a low-pressure environment plus speedy service and regular service specials keep this a local favorite.
Best Bicycle Shop: PASADENA CYCLERY 1670 E. WALNUT ST. PASADENA. | (626) 584-6391 PASADENACYCLERY.COM Their selection of bikes has something for everyone — the laidback cruiser, the avid mountain biker, even the counterculture rider who wants to go electric. They specialize in custom bike builds, professional fitting, and have a full service department and plethora of gear to ensure you’re ready to ride.
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READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA FARMERS MARKET SATURDAYS — VICTORY PARK @ PALOMA STREET AND SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD, PASADENA | 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. TUESDAYS — VILLA-PARKE COMMUNITY CENTER, 363 E. VILLA ST. (AT GARFIELD AVENUE) | 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. PASADENAFARMERSMARKET.ORG The Pasadena Farmer's Market really sprouted this year, adding two new summer locations on South Lake Avenue and in NW Pasadena. But Saturday's market at Victory Park remains a reader favorite, featuring grass-fed beef, locally grown produce, fantastic jams and jellies, breads and much more.
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Best Flea Market: ROSE BOWL FLEA MARKET 1001 ROSE BOWL DRIVE, PASADENA | (323) 560-7469 ROSEBOWLSTADIUM.COM/ROSEBOWL_FLEA-MARKET.HTM For more than 40 years, celebrities, decorators and folks looking for a good deal have found collectibles, housewares, new crafts and unusual items here. Each visit is a new adventure so many people –CONTINUED ON PAGE 73
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Gingerbread gift & craft boutique Thursday Oct., 21 | 10am to 8 pm Friday Oct., 22 | 10 am to 8 pm Saturday Oct., 23 | 10 am to 5 pm HALLOWEEN, THANKSGIVING & FALL DÉCOR HOLIDAY GOODIES & SOOO MUCH MORE SAN MARINO MASONIC LODGE 3130 Huntington Dr. San Marino www.holidaytraditionsshows.com No strollers before 1pm on the first day please
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PASADENA’S
BEST BBQ “But for the best all-around barbecue joint, my vote goes to Robins Wood Fire BBQ & Grill, on Pasadena’s east side.” — AAA Autoclub of California Westways Magazine
“Robin Salzer has turned his ‘informal’ Pasadena joint into a major destination for woodfired BBQ”
BEST CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2010 “I am extremely honored and humbled to be acknowledged with Best Citizen of the Year award. I’m a firm believer in community involvement and helping and encouraging today’s youth.”
— Merrill Shindler, KABC 790 Talk Radio & Pasadena Star News
Robin Salzer COMMUNITY PROJECTS THAT I'VE FOUNDED, CONTRIBUTED TO OR SPEARHEADED INCLUDE: • The Lemonade Brigade in Northwest Pasadena • The Lemonade Brigade at San Rafael Elementary School. (Youth Entrepreneurship Programs) • The Pasadena Restaurant Food Bank (Leftover food is collected from Pasadena area restaurants and distributed it to areas of need) • Back to School Haircut Day at Robinson Park Bodacious Baby Back Ribs • Humongous Beef Ribs Incredible Hot Links • Santa Maria Tri-Tip Smokey Pork Ribs • Sweet Succulent BBQ Chicken Eat-In | Take-Out | Catering (Home or Business) | Street Festivals ~#1 BBQ in Los Angeles—Citysearch 2010 ~Top 3 BBQ—Zagat
395 N. Rosemead Blvd. Pasadena 626.351.8885 www.robinsbbq.com
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BOARDS OF DIRECTORS THAT I'VE BEEN A MEMBER OF INCLUDE: • Center for Community and Family Services (Head Start programs) • Pasadena NAACP • Pasadena Chamber of Commerce • Pasadena Museum of History • Pasadena Center Operating Company (Convention Center) • Transportation Advisory Commissioner
My mission statement has always been “YES”! Yes is the answer, what is the question?
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make it a weekly tradition on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arrive early, wear comfy shoes and prepare for sensory overload.
READER RECOMMENDED: 7 LULA MAE 100 N FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 304-9996 | LULAMAE.COM Charming, witty knickknacks and gifts like journals, splendid scented candles, bacon mints and much more fill this magical little store that is constantly getting in new treasures.
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BERG HARDWARE 495 N. ALTADENA DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 793-3018 In business since 1926, this store prides itself on having a little bit of everything as well as the items you can’t find anywhere else. The knowledgeable staff in this small but well-stocked place can identify and find pretty much whatever you need when you’re in a hardware quandary.
Best Flower Shop: JACOB MAARSE 655 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 449-0246 JACOBMAARSE.COM Known beyond the city as the cream of the crop, this institution provides unique, elegant arrangements with classic and exotic flowers for weddings, corporate events and just because. Despite their growth over the years, they remain loyal to a quality product and some employees have worked there over 30 years.
READER RECOMMENDED: PASADENA TRUE VALUE 409 N. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA | (626) 792-2196 PASADENATRUEVALUE.COM Locally owned and operated, they have been serving the community since 1912. Their specialties include service, selection and paint, especially paint matching.
Best Independent Bookstore/Newsstand:
READER RECOMMENDED: THE FLOWERMAN 2450 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 795-1508 THEFLOWERMAN.NET Three generations of family have helped build this shop into what it is today — a place for all-occasion flowers that is always up for a challenge.
VROMAN’S 695 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449-5320 | VROMANSBOOKSTORE.COM With their vast selection, useful staff recommendations, unique displays, whimsical gift shop and events with authors like Anne Lamott and Nicholas Sparks, this local treasure is a fine homage to the written word. Founded in Pasadena in 1894, it’s no wonder it’s Southern California’s largest and oldest independent bookstore.
Best Furniture/ Accessories Store (TIE): FEDDE’S 2350 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626)796-7103 32 N. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., PASADENA | (626)844-1160 FEDDE.COM Since 1937 this family-owned business has helped people furnish any room in their home. The experienced staff can provide complimentary interior design service and help you navigate the massive showrooms that feature traditional, transitional and mission styled furniture and custom upholstery at reasonable price points.
READER RECOMMENDED: BOOK ‘EM 1118 MISSION ST., SOUTH PASADENA | (626) 799-9600/800-4BOOKEM | BOOKEM.COM For 20 years this shop has helped solve the case of where to find mystery and crime fiction books, since that is their specialty.
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100 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (888) 778-7632, EXT-412 THESOFACO.COM Started in 1998 by three college friends aiming to make sofa shopping easy, quick and enjoyable, the sofa company allows customers to design their own custom sofa by choosing the style, fabric, color and accessories—oh, the possibilities! They also offer ready-made furniture and re-upholstery.
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805 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 792-7184 CANTERBURYRECORDS.COM Go on a treasure hunt at this shop that started more than 50 years ago and is particularly useful for finding rarely catalogued big band, jazz, show and classical titles. Blues, theater organ, folk, world music and practically every other genre abound, plus current titles are discounted. READER RECOMMENDED: PENNY LANE RECORDS 1661 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 535-0949 | PENNYLANE.COM Walk down memory lane while browsing the used CDs or extensive vinyl collection. As a bonus, trade in your own CDs and records too.
READER RECOMMENDED: MAUDE WOODS 55 E. HOLLY ST., PASADENA | (626) 577-3400 | MAUDEWOODS.COM Set up like an elegant home, this store showcases new, luxurious furniture and refurbished vintage pieces and accents to add flair and character to any abode.
Best Independent Video Store:
Best Gift Boutique: FANCY THAT!
Jacob Maarse Berg Hardware Fedde’s The Sofa Company Canterbury Records Fancy That! Vroman’s Videotheque
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2575 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO | (626) 403-2577 FANCYTHAT.US.COM Their elaborate window displays beckon you to get lost in the wonder of this boutique that specializes in items for home décor, entertaining, gifts and holidays. Furniture, inspirational and vintage items, gour-
1020 MISSION ST., SUITE J, SOUTH PASADENA (626)403-6621 | VIDEOTHEQUE.COM Find well-known titles and rare films of all genres organized creatively by categories like “Director” or specialty categories during the holidays. Keep recycling alive and purchase a used DVD or exchange one –CONTINUED ON PAGE 74
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Wayne Jason Jewelry Design Mark Piscitelli Jumping Jellyfish Armstrong Garden Center Rangoni Firenze Shoes Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies
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of your own for cash or store credit. They recently moved to a larger location to accommodate their immense and expanding cinematic collection. READER RECOMMENDED: STAR VIDEO 1878 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 791-9708 Good selection, fair prices and service with a smile make for an enjoyable visit. Check out the selection of used DVDs titles that you will actually want to buy.
Best Jewelry: WAYNE JASON JEWELRY DESIGNS 105 W. CALIFORNIA BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 795-9215 WJASONDESIGNS.COM Wayne takes care in providing value for his customers and has been serving the community for over 20 years. He uses high quality diamonds, colored stones and pearls, and since he designs most of the jewelry and manufactures it in-house, costs are lower and there’s a better chance of finding a unique piece.
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ARMSTRONG GARDEN CENTER 352 E. GLENARM ST., PASADENA | (626) 799-7139 ARMSTRONGGARDEN.COM A gardening institution, Armstrong began in 1889 and has a claim to fame as the largest independent retail nursery company, but service still takes priority. The expert staff can guide you through the “fields” of classic and exotic plants and flowers, including varieties developed by and exclusive to Armstrong.
Best Sporting Goods: SPORT CHALET WESTFIELD SANTA ANITA | 400 S. BALDWIN AVE., SUITE NO. 910-L, ARCADIA (626) 446-8955 | SPORTCHALET.COM Offering expert advice and featuring top sports brands such as Nike, Adidas, DC, Precor, Diamondback, Roxy, Quiksilver, New Balance, Under Armour, Columbia, and The North Face in apparel, footwear, and sports equipment, Sport Chalet proudly proclaims “your pastime is our passion,” and it shows. 11 8 READER RECOMMENDED: RUN WITH US 235 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 568-3331 CLUBRUNWITHUS.COM With a trained staff and a wide selection of footwear to choose from, Run With Us caters to everyone from the health and fitness conscious to the competitive athlete.
CENTINELA FEED & PET SUPPLIES 3120 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 795-9858 | CENTINELAFEED.COM Their mission is to make you happy by keeping your pet healthy and happy, and they do this with a wide array of quality food, toys and other needs for all sorts of creatures. Though they do not sell pets, they offer vaccination days and partner with adoption groups to hold adoption days at the store.
JUMPING JELLYFISH ONE COLORADO, 34 HUGUS ALLEY, PASADENA (626) 578-1838 | JUMPINGJELLYFISHKIDS.COM It is never too early to teach children about style and this boutique is a great place for them to learn. Brands like Splendid, Egg & Avocado, Kissycake and more help kids look fab and make a statement, even if they haven’t yet learned how to form complete sentences. READER RECOMMENDED: TWERP’S 5060 EAGLE ROCK BLVD., EAGLE ROCK 877-4-TWERPS | TWERPS.COM Created for “cool” kids, Twerp’s provides clothes that are unique but not so far out of the box that your child may be mistaken for Lady Gaga. SATURDAY’S CHILD 2529 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO | (626) 441-8888 Find posh brands to keep your child looking pressed and polished and complete the look with a selection of accessories and shoes.
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MARK PISCITELLI 589 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 578-7382 For the businessman who is not content with the status quo of a black suit and white shirt, Mark Piscitelli offers garments selected and shipped from Europe with colors, patterns and textures that catch the eye while exuding class. Their attention to detail includes a custom shirt department that tailors to a man’s exact size. READER RECOMMENDED: JOS A. BANK 345 S. LAKE AVE., SUITE 104, PASADENA | (626) 666-5878 | JOSBANK.COM Tradition, quality and versatility are the hallmarks of this trusted name that provides fine business dress and business casual apparel for men of all ages.
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Best Nursery:
Best Pet Store:
Best Kid’s Clothing:
Best Men’s Clothing:
CIGARS BY CHIVAS 58 S. DELACEY AVE., PASADENA | (626) 395-7475 CIGARSBYCHIVAS.COM The owner of this palace of fine puffs scours the globe for only the most exceptional cigars and cigar accessories that convey luxury and quality. A visit can easily become an experience as guests linger and enjoy their purchases or the occasional special event.
READER RECOMMENDED: BURKARD NURSERIES 690 N. ORANGE GROVE BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 796-4355 BURKARDNURSERIES.COM Family-owned for three generations, classic and rare plants, trees and bulbs can be found here, as can employees with impressive horticultural know-how.
READER RECOMMENDED: ARNOLD’S 350 S. LAKE AVE., SUITE 110, PASADENA (626) 795-8647 | ARNOLDSFINEJEWELRY.COM This is Pasadena’s oldest family-owned jewelry store and they offer a selection of contemporary and vintage jewelry as well as specialty items and a consignment collection.
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READER RECOMMENDED: MY PET GARDEN 2245 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449-1600 MYPETGARDEN.COM Find food, toys, grooming supplies, gift baskets and more for dogs, cats, fish and reptiles at this store with a big heart that also offers dog adoption.
Best Stationery: VROMAN’S FINE WRITING, GIFTS AND STATIONERY
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READER RECOMMENDED: PAPER SOURCE 163 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 577-3825 | PAPER-SOURCE.COM It is worth checking out the playful and proper selection. They even have children’s stationery sets, because it is never too early to teach the classic art of letter writing.
Best Shoe Store: RANGONI FIRENZE SHOES 400 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 792-7191 | RANGONISHOES.COM Handcrafted and imported from Italy, the impressive selection of elegant shoes provide style, comfort and function for practically any occasion—dress, casual, sporty. But who needs an excuse to look good? The variety of fabrics, colors, and sizing options can truly enhance any ensemble. READER RECOMMENDED: RUN WITH US 235 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 568-3331 CLUBRUNWITHUS.COM They take their name seriously, with great running gear and experts who carefully evaluate your walk and shoe needs. You can even testdrive your shoes with a brief sprint outside. LUCHA’S 921 FAIR OAKS AVE., SOUTH PASADENA | (626) 799-6891 COMFORTFOOTWEAR.COM A knowledgeable staff helps customers find the ultimate in comfortable and stylish footwear designed to help those with various foot conditions.
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667 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 744-1834 VROMANSBOOKSTORE.COM/VGS/HOME Remember good, old-fashioned paper invites and notes? Forego the texting and feast your eyes on a dazzling array of stationery for every occasion, from the fun to the formal. For a personal or professional touch, you can customize your notes using Vroman’s printing services. You can even purchase a snazzy writing instrument and inscribe them yourself.
Best Thrift/Resale Store: OUT OF THE CLOSET 1726 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 440.1719 1136 FAIR OAKS AVE., SOUTH PASADENA (626) 403.2333 | OUTOFTHECLOSET.ORG You never know what you’ll find here when you go bargain hunting for clothes, décor or everyday items. Current and old school styles mingle under one roof and you’re not the only one benefiting since 96 cents of every dollar goes toward the care and treatment of people with HIV/AIDS. PHOTO: Courtesy Out of the Closet
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PM JACOY 2650 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO | (626) 799-4600 PMJACOY.COM Whether in the office or out on the town, their chic, sophisticated business and sportswear garments make a grand impression.
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READER RECOMMENDED: GOODWILL 183 ALTADENA DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 564-0335 17 LAS TUNAS DRIVE, ARCADIA | (626) 574-7625 GOODWILLSOCAL.ORG Browse the aisles to find designer or vintage items for your closet or home. Plus, your purchase goes to help Goodwill’s mission to provide job development services.
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TREASURE FAIR THRIFT STORE 3239 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449-3326 PASADENA.ASSISTANCELEAGUE.ORG Staffed by members of the Assistance League of Pasadena, rest assured that the quality reused items you purchase are going toward local charitable ventures.
Best Toy Store: DINOSAUR FARM 1510 MISSION ST., SOUTH PASADENA (626) 441-2767 | DINOFARM.COM Children’s imaginations can roam free in an environment where good old-fashioned toys are far from extinct. A kid-o-saurus will love the dino figures, décor, games, books, puppets costumes and even supplies for a dinosaur party. Non-dino, old school toys like Thomas the Tank Engine are available too. READER RECOMMENDED: SAN MARINO TOY & BOOK SHOPPE 2424 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, SAN MARINO | (626) 309-0222 | TOYSANDBOOKS.COM Kids can play, dress up, create, read and more in a wonderland of fun for all ages and interests, from dolls to construction toys.
Best Women’s Clothing: ELISA B ONE COLORADO, 12 DOUGLAS ALLEY, PASADENA | (626) 792-4746 | ELISAB.COM You needn’t be a celebrity to get your hands on high-end pieces from designer labels like Trina Turk and 3.1 Philip Lim. Just step into this charming shop and you’ll be catwalk ready in no time. Don’t forget to accessorize with their stellar shoes and jewelry! READER RECOMMENDED: ONESIPKIM 110 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 396-4926 | ONESIPKIM.COM This stylish boutique and helpful staff can take your wardrobe up a few notches with their “fashion forward” approach while also making you feel at home. ✘
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Wayne Jason Jewelry Design Mark Piscitelli Jumping Jellyfish Armstrong Garden Center Rangoni Firenze Shoes Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies
7. Cigars by Chivas 8. Sport Chalet 9. Vroman’s Fine Writing, Gifts and Stationery 10. Out of the Closet 11. Dinosaur Farm 12. Elisa B
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of your own for cash or store credit. They recently moved to a larger location to accommodate their immense and expanding cinematic collection. READER RECOMMENDED: STAR VIDEO 1878 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 791-9708 Good selection, fair prices and service with a smile make for an enjoyable visit. Check out the selection of used DVDs titles that you will actually want to buy.
Best Jewelry: WAYNE JASON JEWELRY DESIGNS 105 W. CALIFORNIA BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 795-9215 WJASONDESIGNS.COM Wayne takes care in providing value for his customers and has been serving the community for over 20 years. He uses high quality diamonds, colored stones and pearls, and since he designs most of the jewelry and manufactures it in-house, costs are lower and there’s a better chance of finding a unique piece.
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ARMSTRONG GARDEN CENTER 352 E. GLENARM ST., PASADENA | (626) 799-7139 ARMSTRONGGARDEN.COM A gardening institution, Armstrong began in 1889 and has a claim to fame as the largest independent retail nursery company, but service still takes priority. The expert staff can guide you through the “fields” of classic and exotic plants and flowers, including varieties developed by and exclusive to Armstrong.
Best Sporting Goods: SPORT CHALET WESTFIELD SANTA ANITA | 400 S. BALDWIN AVE., SUITE NO. 910-L, ARCADIA (626) 446-8955 | SPORTCHALET.COM Offering expert advice and featuring top sports brands such as Nike, Adidas, DC, Precor, Diamondback, Roxy, Quiksilver, New Balance, Under Armour, Columbia, and The North Face in apparel, footwear, and sports equipment, Sport Chalet proudly proclaims “your pastime is our passion,” and it shows. 11 8 READER RECOMMENDED: RUN WITH US 235 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 568-3331 CLUBRUNWITHUS.COM With a trained staff and a wide selection of footwear to choose from, Run With Us caters to everyone from the health and fitness conscious to the competitive athlete.
CENTINELA FEED & PET SUPPLIES 3120 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 795-9858 | CENTINELAFEED.COM Their mission is to make you happy by keeping your pet healthy and happy, and they do this with a wide array of quality food, toys and other needs for all sorts of creatures. Though they do not sell pets, they offer vaccination days and partner with adoption groups to hold adoption days at the store.
JUMPING JELLYFISH ONE COLORADO, 34 HUGUS ALLEY, PASADENA (626) 578-1838 | JUMPINGJELLYFISHKIDS.COM It is never too early to teach children about style and this boutique is a great place for them to learn. Brands like Splendid, Egg & Avocado, Kissycake and more help kids look fab and make a statement, even if they haven’t yet learned how to form complete sentences. READER RECOMMENDED: TWERP’S 5060 EAGLE ROCK BLVD., EAGLE ROCK 877-4-TWERPS | TWERPS.COM Created for “cool” kids, Twerp’s provides clothes that are unique but not so far out of the box that your child may be mistaken for Lady Gaga. SATURDAY’S CHILD 2529 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO | (626) 441-8888 Find posh brands to keep your child looking pressed and polished and complete the look with a selection of accessories and shoes.
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MARK PISCITELLI 589 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 578-7382 For the businessman who is not content with the status quo of a black suit and white shirt, Mark Piscitelli offers garments selected and shipped from Europe with colors, patterns and textures that catch the eye while exuding class. Their attention to detail includes a custom shirt department that tailors to a man’s exact size. READER RECOMMENDED: JOS A. BANK 345 S. LAKE AVE., SUITE 104, PASADENA | (626) 666-5878 | JOSBANK.COM Tradition, quality and versatility are the hallmarks of this trusted name that provides fine business dress and business casual apparel for men of all ages.
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Best Nursery:
Best Pet Store:
Best Kid’s Clothing:
Best Men’s Clothing:
CIGARS BY CHIVAS 58 S. DELACEY AVE., PASADENA | (626) 395-7475 CIGARSBYCHIVAS.COM The owner of this palace of fine puffs scours the globe for only the most exceptional cigars and cigar accessories that convey luxury and quality. A visit can easily become an experience as guests linger and enjoy their purchases or the occasional special event.
READER RECOMMENDED: BURKARD NURSERIES 690 N. ORANGE GROVE BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 796-4355 BURKARDNURSERIES.COM Family-owned for three generations, classic and rare plants, trees and bulbs can be found here, as can employees with impressive horticultural know-how.
READER RECOMMENDED: ARNOLD’S 350 S. LAKE AVE., SUITE 110, PASADENA (626) 795-8647 | ARNOLDSFINEJEWELRY.COM This is Pasadena’s oldest family-owned jewelry store and they offer a selection of contemporary and vintage jewelry as well as specialty items and a consignment collection.
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Best Smoke/Tobacco Shop:
READER RECOMMENDED: MY PET GARDEN 2245 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449-1600 MYPETGARDEN.COM Find food, toys, grooming supplies, gift baskets and more for dogs, cats, fish and reptiles at this store with a big heart that also offers dog adoption.
Best Stationery: VROMAN’S FINE WRITING, GIFTS AND STATIONERY
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READER RECOMMENDED: PAPER SOURCE 163 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 577-3825 | PAPER-SOURCE.COM It is worth checking out the playful and proper selection. They even have children’s stationery sets, because it is never too early to teach the classic art of letter writing.
Best Shoe Store: RANGONI FIRENZE SHOES 400 S. LAKE AVE., PASADENA (626) 792-7191 | RANGONISHOES.COM Handcrafted and imported from Italy, the impressive selection of elegant shoes provide style, comfort and function for practically any occasion—dress, casual, sporty. But who needs an excuse to look good? The variety of fabrics, colors, and sizing options can truly enhance any ensemble. READER RECOMMENDED: RUN WITH US 235 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA | (626) 568-3331 CLUBRUNWITHUS.COM They take their name seriously, with great running gear and experts who carefully evaluate your walk and shoe needs. You can even testdrive your shoes with a brief sprint outside. LUCHA’S 921 FAIR OAKS AVE., SOUTH PASADENA | (626) 799-6891 COMFORTFOOTWEAR.COM A knowledgeable staff helps customers find the ultimate in comfortable and stylish footwear designed to help those with various foot conditions.
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667 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 744-1834 VROMANSBOOKSTORE.COM/VGS/HOME Remember good, old-fashioned paper invites and notes? Forego the texting and feast your eyes on a dazzling array of stationery for every occasion, from the fun to the formal. For a personal or professional touch, you can customize your notes using Vroman’s printing services. You can even purchase a snazzy writing instrument and inscribe them yourself.
Best Thrift/Resale Store: OUT OF THE CLOSET 1726 E. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA | (626) 440.1719 1136 FAIR OAKS AVE., SOUTH PASADENA (626) 403.2333 | OUTOFTHECLOSET.ORG You never know what you’ll find here when you go bargain hunting for clothes, décor or everyday items. Current and old school styles mingle under one roof and you’re not the only one benefiting since 96 cents of every dollar goes toward the care and treatment of people with HIV/AIDS. PHOTO: Courtesy Out of the Closet
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PM JACOY 2650 MISSION ST., SAN MARINO | (626) 799-4600 PMJACOY.COM Whether in the office or out on the town, their chic, sophisticated business and sportswear garments make a grand impression.
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READER RECOMMENDED: GOODWILL 183 ALTADENA DRIVE, PASADENA | (626) 564-0335 17 LAS TUNAS DRIVE, ARCADIA | (626) 574-7625 GOODWILLSOCAL.ORG Browse the aisles to find designer or vintage items for your closet or home. Plus, your purchase goes to help Goodwill’s mission to provide job development services.
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TREASURE FAIR THRIFT STORE 3239 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA (626) 449-3326 PASADENA.ASSISTANCELEAGUE.ORG Staffed by members of the Assistance League of Pasadena, rest assured that the quality reused items you purchase are going toward local charitable ventures.
Best Toy Store: DINOSAUR FARM 1510 MISSION ST., SOUTH PASADENA (626) 441-2767 | DINOFARM.COM Children’s imaginations can roam free in an environment where good old-fashioned toys are far from extinct. A kid-o-saurus will love the dino figures, décor, games, books, puppets costumes and even supplies for a dinosaur party. Non-dino, old school toys like Thomas the Tank Engine are available too. READER RECOMMENDED: SAN MARINO TOY & BOOK SHOPPE 2424 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, SAN MARINO | (626) 309-0222 | TOYSANDBOOKS.COM Kids can play, dress up, create, read and more in a wonderland of fun for all ages and interests, from dolls to construction toys.
Best Women’s Clothing: ELISA B ONE COLORADO, 12 DOUGLAS ALLEY, PASADENA | (626) 792-4746 | ELISAB.COM You needn’t be a celebrity to get your hands on high-end pieces from designer labels like Trina Turk and 3.1 Philip Lim. Just step into this charming shop and you’ll be catwalk ready in no time. Don’t forget to accessorize with their stellar shoes and jewelry! READER RECOMMENDED: ONESIPKIM 110 W. GREEN ST., PASADENA | (626) 396-4926 | ONESIPKIM.COM This stylish boutique and helpful staff can take your wardrobe up a few notches with their “fashion forward” approach while also making you feel at home. ✘
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SUSHI DRIVES KABUKI’S QUARTER-CENTURY RISE TO THE TOP
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BY ERICA WAYNE recently had my 278th (plus or minus) meal at Kabuki (East Pasadena branch). It was a Saturday night, and as we waited among a throng of people patiently listening for their names to be called, I pondered the continued popularity of the restaurant over the past two-and-a-half decades as it evolved from a simple neighborhood restaurant in a mini mall to Pasadena Weekly’s Best Restaurant of 2010. Our first visit was in 1984, soon after Kabuki’s (and The Weekly’s) debut. Both its location (in the Hastings Center shopping mall) and exterior were unprepossessing, and I had my doubts as we walked in. The artificial bamboo thicket in the foyer looked more like the old Jungle Cruise at Disneyland than it did Japan. Once we penetrated the restaurant proper, the surroundings were more traditional, with secluded booths and delicate Japanese decor. The sushi bar was extensive and the chefs proficient. But sushi was hardly the primary focus. At that time, the menu featured shabu shabu, sukiyaki and yosenabe prepared tableside for diners by kimono-clad waitresses. Kabuki offered items I’d only seen at kaiseki restaurants (which specialize in tapas-like dishes brought to table a few at a time). Shumai (a Japanese version of Chinese steamed dumplings), chicken karaage (McNuggets Japanese style), chawan mushi (a lemony custard with seafood and chicken)
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and avocado beef roll with huge black beans as garnish were just a few of the wonders that set this sleepy little restaurant way above the rest. A few years after its inception, Kabuki began to change. Gone were the kimonos, the tableside preparation and the shumai, chawan mushi, avocado beef roll, shabu shabu and yosenabe. The restaurant shrewdly assessed its clientele and began to focus in on the Japanese foods that Americans like best: fried, barbecued and raw. The shumai, for instance, were replaced with gyoza, deep-fried potstickers filled with a tangy beef and onion stuffing. Tempura was also readily available. Chicken karaage was Americanized to “sesame chicken.” Sushi was still a highly featured item, along with huge boat dinners that occasionally floated invitingly into harbor at nearby tables. The boats offered two or more diners an awesome cargo of tempura, teriyaki, barbecued beef ribs, gyoza, broiled mussels, California roll and seasonal fruits. But those who didn’t feel the need for a complete ocean voyage could find plenty of other less overwhelming choices for relatively modest prices. –CONTINUED ON PAGE 78
Average price per entree $ up to $10 $$$ $16-25 $$ $11–15 $$$$ $25+
Kabuki 3539 E. Foothill Blvd., (626) 351-8963 88 W. Colorado Blvd., (626) 568-9310 Full bar/Major cards
ALL INDIA CAFÉ 39 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, (626) 440-0309, allindiacafe.com, $$ ALTADENA ALE & WINE HOUSE 2329 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena, (626) 794-4577, altadenaalehouse.com, $ AMIGO’S 1076 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 577-1307, $$ AVANTI 111 N. Lake Ave., (626) 577-4688, avanticafe.com, $$ BARCELONA 46 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 405-1000, barcelonapasadena.com, $$ BIG CITY HOT DOGS 39 North Arroyo Parkway, Old Pasadena, (626) 793-7203, $ BOILING POT 345 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 101 Pasadena, (626) 573-4330, $$ BONNIE B’S SMOKIN BBQ 1280 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, (626) 794-0132, bonniebssmokin.com, $$ BURRITO EXPRESS 1597 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 798-0844, burritoexpresspasadena.com, $ CAFÉ 322 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, (626) 836-5414, cafe322.com, $$ CAFÉ LINDA’S 34 E. Holly St., Pasadena, (626) 584-0712, cafelindas.com, $$ CAMERON’S SEAFOOD 1978 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 793-3474, camerons4fish.com, $$ CHAM KOREAN BISTRO 851 Cordova St., Pasadena, (626) 792-2474, chamkoreanbistro.com, $$
PHOTO: Courtesy Kabuki Japanese Restaurants
CHOZA MAMA 96 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 432-4692, chozamama.com, $$ COUNTER CUSTOM BUILT BURGERS 140 Shoppers Lane, Pasadena, (626) 440-1008, thecounterburger.com, $$ CRÈME DE LA CREPE 36 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (310) 376-6600, cremedelacrepe.com, $$ DOUBLETREE / ELEMENTS 924 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, (626) 357-1900, $$
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EL PORTAL 695 E. Green St., Pasadena, (626) 795-8553, elportalrestaurant.com, $$ –CONTINUED ON PAGE 78
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dining &nitelife directory Average price per entree $ up to $10 $$$ $16-25 $$ $11–15 $$$$ $25+ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 77 EL CHOLO 958 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, (626) 441-4353, elcholopasadena.com, $$ IXTAPA CANTINA 119 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 304-1000, cantinaixtapa.com, $$ JAZZ CAT RESTAURANT 121 E Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, (626) 288-5200, $-$$ KING TACO 14160 E. Live Oak Ave., Ste. G, Baldwin Park, (626) 792-0405, kingtaco.com, $ LUNASIA 500 W. Main St., Alhambra, (626) 943-8838, lunasiachinesecuisine.com, $$ MAMMA’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA 710 S. Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, (626) 799-1344, mammasbrickoven.com, $$ MARGARITA’S 155 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 449-4193, margaritasmexicanfood.com, $$ MI PIACE 25 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 795-7529, mipiace.com, $$$
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With the rise of sushi-mania in the mid-1980s came the breathtaking price hike to $5 or so for a two-piece set of tuna, yellowtail or eel. But, with the proliferation of good bars, competition set in and so did halfprice sushi. Some restaurants severely limited the hours, others the items, others the seating (bar only). Kabuki, the self-professed Pasadena leader in cut-rate sushi, did none of the above. The almost 40 selections that formed the Kabuki sushi and roll compendium were all half price. In other words, we could eat ourselves silly for under $25 and gorge obscenely for another $10 or so. What a deal! But Kabuki had higher aspirations, and the bargain sushi (alas) eventually went away. And something else had changed as well. Kabuki was no longer singular. It opened a second location in Old Pasadena. And then in Burbank, Brea, Cerritos, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, the Howard Hughes Center, Rancho Cucamonga, Woodland Hills, Glendale (not ours, Arizona’s), Tempe and Las Vegas. Our original neighborhood restaurant is now elder sister to a fleet of 12 more upscale eateries. As Kabukis proliferated, so did the sushi list, expanding to its present jaw-dropping 83-item menu with reasonable, but definitely not bargain-basement prices. Two pieces of sushi now go for $3.50-$9.95, basic rolls for $3.75-$5.50 and multiingredient, artistically fashioned rainbow rolls, dragon rolls, kabuki rolls and the like for $6.95-$12.95. I have extremely fond memories of two young ladies behind Kabuki’s bar in the early ’90s trying to make extra-dry martinis for us.
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We had to school them about the ingredients, and the end result was two water glasses filled to the brim with Tanquerey and ice (with olives), delivered to our table by the giggling novices for approval, which we readily gave. It would be impossible for the sophisticated bartenders at today’s Kabukis to make such a delightful mistake. The cocktail list is extensive and complex, including drinks made from sake, shochu (Japanese vodka) and international liquors. The list of premium sake is long and wellannotated, and there’s a nice selection of California wines as well. The number of entrees has also expanded. There are still boats ($17.95-$19.95 per person), traditional platters of teriyaki, tempura, sukiyaki, etc. ($10.95-$12.95) and the kinds of combo plates found at other
Japanese restaurants ($13.95-$16.95). Noodle dishes (soba, ramen and udon) cost $6.95-$13.95. And there are a number of “signature dishes” like grilled shrimp risotto ($14.95) and miso-marinated black cod ($15.95) that make it a lot harder to head right for the sushi list. The dessert offerings ($4.95$6.95) have lengthened as well: tempura and mochi ice cream are both tempting, but we’ve never had room for them. Nor for the exotic sorbets or “freddo” (ice cream, fresh fruit and condensed, sweetened milk over shaved ice). Nor apple tart roll, banana tempura, green tea cheesecake or even chocolate pyramid anglaise! Come to think of it, we’ve never had room for anything at all after we leave Kabuki. And that’s one of the main reasons we’ve continued to love it so much. ■
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• FIND. Perform a home energy audit to determine where you might have some issues. While you can pay a professional, this can also be done quickly with a simple list and a few household items. To start, make a list of potential problem areas, including windows and doors, as well as places where pipes, electrical outlets, vents and mail slots are located. To complete the audit, make sure all doors, windows and fireplace chutes are closed, shut off all combustion appliances, and turn on exhaust fans (in the kitchen and bathrooms, if you have them). Then, take a lit incense stick or candle and hold it in front of the areas you listed as possible problem sources. Leaks and drafts will cause the smoke or flame to flow in the direction of the air leak. Be sure to keep track of any areas in need of sealing. You can also shine a flashlight around doors and windows to look for gaps and cracks — if you see light shining through, you’ve likely found an area in need of fixing. • FIX. Once you’ve determined the areas that need attention, look for DIY weatherization products that can help. Many cost-effective, easy-to-install solutions are on the market today, with many formulated for specific problem areas. For leaks around pipes, electrical outlets, vents or mail slots, consider caulk or other specialized products, like foam seals, to block the drafts. Drafts around windows can be fixed with a window insulation kit, typically a clear plastic film that can be placed on the inside or outside of the window to create a draft-proof seal that can easily be removed when the cold air clears out. Additionally, many window and door seals can be applied quickly and easily, but don’t forget about the bottom, where cold air might be creeping in. For leaks under doors and windows, look for a solution that will “hug” the bottom to create an airtight barrier. The Double Draft Seal from Duck brand offers two layers of protection from drafts, sealing underneath doors and windows from both sides, for maximum energy efficiency and thermal protection. • FORGET. Take the time to fix the problem areas now and you’ll forget you had any air leaks and drafts by the time the weather turns frigid and frightful. For DIYers, it’s as simple as taking the time to find the cold air sources, choosing the right products to block the drafts and installing them properly. The fall offers many perfect opportunities to get DIY weatherization done. And many of these projects can be completed in a weekend and then forgotten throughout the cold winter months — all without breaking the bank. ■ Courtesy of ARAcontent
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PRICE
BDRMS.
SQ. FT.
SOURCE: CalREsource YR. BUILT PREV. PRICE PREV. SOLD
$615,000 $390,000 $150,000 $591,000 $1,008,500 $335,000 $525,000 $625,000
4 3 4 3 4 2 3 3
12,350 1,126 2,011 2,056 2,635 1,241 1,770 1,467
1947 1924 1925 1927 1933 1949 1933
$207,500
03/26/1993
$695,000 $385,000
03/10/2006 10/03/2003
$738,000 $440,000 $975,500 $756,000 $490,000 $620,000 $1,035,000 $1,150,000 $930,000
3 3 2 3 3 3 7 3 3
1,259 1,202 1,716 1,448 1,038 1,966 3,375 2,510 1,961
1950 1950 1947 1953 1948 2002 1953 1948 1952
$520,000
04/30/2004
$390,000 $729,500 $232,900
05/04/1994 06/21/2005 08/29/1997
$365,000 $280,000 $498,000
04/14/1999 01/10/1986 07/12/2001
$270,000 $595,000 $650,000 $670,000 $330,000 $270,000 $285,000 $580,000 $410,000 $484,000 $600,000 $470,000 $595,000 $325,000 $337,000 $303,000 $385,000 $799,000 $540,000 $800,000 $600,000 $1,375,000 $625,000 $400,000 $640,000 $525,000 $265,000 $500,000
2 3 4 3 2 2 2 2 4 6 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 4 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 3 1 3
1,000 1,412 1,750 2,212 1,180 1,005 952 1,431 1,580 6,700 2,026 1,414 1,755 1,356 1,530 1,187 1,906 2,496 1,907 2,628 2,008 4,850 1,648 2,136 2,138 1,914 1,136 1,338
1986 1930 1940 1960 1989 1990 1975 1957 1914
$400,000 $396,000 $405,000 $200,000 $275,000 $755,000 $180,000 $857,000 $650,000 $550,000 $272,500 $93,000
12/28/1994 07/22/2010 01/20/2006 05/06/2010 04/14/2000 11/14/2006 02/01/2000 06/27/2006 08/30/2007 10/05/2004 07/07/2003 11/14/1978
$201,000 $322,500 $650,000
08/25/1998 07/14/1998 09/20/2006
$1,327,000 $415,000 $575,000 $620,000 $637,000 $229,000
03/16/2005 04/20/2001 12/21/2004 08/11/2003 12/06/2004 10/28/2002
$1,300,000 $395,000 $800,000
4 3 4
3,802 1,666 2,226
1939 1951 1948
$585,000
08/14/1998
$382,000
10/27/2000
$660,000 $720,000 $1,100,000
3 2 3
1,367 1,354 1,796
1950 1948 1958
$969,000 $1,275,000
06/23/2006 03/09/2006
$593,000 $350,000 $1,100,000 $551,500 $485,000 $737,000 $270,000 $565,000 $540,000 $550,000 $893,000 $850,000 $3,400,000 $699,000 $850,000 $400,000 $185,000 $271,000 $405,000 $470,000 $1,000,000 $495,000 $4,200,000 $425,000 $200,000 $525,000 $580,000 $395,000 $620,000 $768,000 $507,000 $2,875,000 $360,000
2 3 4 2 4 2 3 2 2 2 7 3 11 3 3 2 1 2 3 4 3 2 9 2 1 3 2 2 2 6 5 5 2
1,570 1,080 1,596 1,278 1,947 1,818 1,030 1,462 2,000 1,910 11,960 3,596 54,885 1,598 1,633 1,358 672 1,147 1,220 1,390 2,736 1,294 33,130 1,187 817 1,572 1,395 834 1,851 19,166 2,521 4,597 1,075
1984 1934 1958 1975 1924 1950 1987 1969 2008 2008
$427,500 $128,000 $1,289,000 $285,000 $192,500
06/23/2003 01/09/2001 08/28/2007 04/30/2001 12/30/1988
$428,000 $228,000 $701,000 $701,000 $650,000 $525,000 $1,400,000 $95,000 $825,000 $590,000 $265,000 $115,000 $485,000 $176,000
05/09/2007 10/05/1995 09/23/2010 09/23/2010 04/24/2002 05/04/1999 04/30/1991 03/08/1979 02/28/2007 11/15/2006 01/28/2005 02/25/2000 08/17/2007 07/25/1988
$355,000 $2,188,000 $385,000 $254,000 $320,000 $177,500 $472,000 $485,000 $327,000 $245,000
09/24/2003 09/11/1998 12/20/2002 08/27/2004 12/13/2002 04/08/1988 11/09/2004 08/05/2003 10/15/1999 03/31/1999
$1,800,000 $2,250,000 $3,268,000 $1,795,000
5 5 3 3
3,316 3,775 3,702 2,267
1950 1975 1947 1942
$472,000
05/16/1994
$1,100,000 $562,000 $925,000 $900,000 $878,500 $876,000
3 3 2 3 4 4
2,294 1,807 2,112 1,393 2,335 2,035
1968 1948 1912 1917 1962 1964
$90,000 $475,000 $190,000 $717,000 $880,500
06/01/1984 04/02/2003 12/07/1984 05/05/2004 07/12/2005
1967 1941 1928 1979 1978 1971 1993 1927 1957 1937 1939 1981 1946 1930 1948 1952 1988 1956
1952 1927 1939 1938 1923 1973 1987 1924 1991 1985 1955 1973 1939 1939 1940 1946 1924 1910 1920
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•OUTDOORS• BY CHRISTOPHER NYERGES
Ripening elderberries Below: Barbara Kolander
Mind your elders BARBARA KOLANDER MAKES GOOD USE OF FRUIT FROM NATIVE ELDER TREES
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Christopher Nyerges is the author of “Guide to Wild Foods,” “Enter the Forest,” “How to Survive Anywhere” and “Testing Your Outdoor Survival Skills.” He has been leading wild food outings since 1974. A schedule of his classes is available from the School of Self-Reliance, Box 41834, Eagle Rock, Calif., 90041, or online at christophernyerges.com.
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PHOTOS: Jonathunder (elderberries); Miakoda Kolander (Barbara Kolander)
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veryone has heard of elderberry wine, even if they haven’t the slightest idea how to recognize the tree. But wine is just one of many healthful products that are available from the elder. Those same ripe fruits used for wine can also be dried like raisins, or cooked and made into jams and jellies, or even made into a uniquely-flavored cold drink. The native elder trees, which are found in local chaparral and high in the mountains, with fruit that largely goes unused year after year, also are easy to grow in your own backyard. I recently met with Lake Arrowhead’s Barbara Kolander, who teaches classes in wild food cookery and whose kitchen was full of all the wild elderberries that she and her daughter had collected. Why elder? I asked. “First, it’s extremely healthy for you,” she told me. “The sambuca is a beverage that has been made for a long time by Native Americans for health, and it strengthens your immune system. You can buy elderberry cough syrup and other products that boost the immune system, and help fight flu and colds. But you can also just make your own,” she tells me. Kolander harvests the ripe berries generally from August through October. She points out that the seasons always vary somewhat. She then removes all the small fruits from the stems, puts them into a colander and rinses with water. Next, she covers the fruit in purified water and then cooks the berries — bringing the water almost to boil — then turns off the heat and lets the fruit soak. Since some people get sick by eating a sufficient amount of the raw fruit, it is always important to cook the berries before they are processed into any food item. “If I’m going to make wine,” says Kolander, “I first press the juice from the berries. But I use them in many different recipes. I might add the berries to pancakes. Sometimes I make a cordial, which is a sweet drink that everyone loves. Generally, I experiment with the elder fruit and I make all sorts of juices, jams, syrups and even dried like raisins. You can even use the fresh flowers or berry clusters, dipped in batter, for fritters,” Kolander says while holding up a large drooping branch containing ripe elder fruit. An old-fashioned flu remedy is infused with elder flowers. This is said to be quite effective, and it has been a popular spring tea for generations. It is still popular in places like Appalachia and wherever herbal traditions have been kept alive. People would collect the elder flowers in the spring, dry them, then save them in bottles for use throughout the year, when the flowers might not be available. Kolander has been teaching for 15 years and is particularly interested in the canning of elder and other wild foods, having a long-time interest in nutrition and natural alternatives to healing. “I enjoy cooking with local foods,” she explains, “and the elder is very healthful and medicinal.” In her classes, she encourages students to see the wild plants as not only useful foods but also practical alternatives to some of the drugs and medicines that most people take for granted. Kolander also emphasizes the medicinal value of various wild plants. Her classes, in which she teaches wild-food cooking, outdoor survival skills, home canning and food storage and other self-reliance skills, are held year-round. Having raised six children, Kolander notes that not all her kids have shared her intense interest in wild foods. “But I still like to expose them to these practical survival skills,” she explains, “because, as they mature, they will remember more than you think, and eventually they will see the value of knowing these skills.” Kolander can be reached at (909) 337-1481 or wildmtnwoman@hotmail.com ■
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GET YOUR OWN at Nehdar will never forget the day that two disturbed teenage boys showed up at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., and opened fire, killing or injuring dozens. But rather than just being haunted by his recollections of the news from April 20, 1999, Nehdar actively moved to do his part to ensure that no student would ever again feel a need to resort to violence. A longtime community activist, Nehdar vowed to spend the rest of his life speaking against violence to Pasadena public school students. He also chairs the Pasadena Human Relations Commission, and for the past 11 years has produced an annual concert in the Crown City that he hopes will inspire other residents to take up the use of nonviolent conflict resolution and prevent future Columbines from occurring. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nehdar will present his 11th annual Peace Through Music concert, which brings together a dozen different performers and groups ranging from nationally renowned jazz musician Nolan Shaheed and poet Douglas Kearney to the Folklorico Sol y Luna dance troupe for an evening of engaging entertainment. “We wanted to use music as the language of love to spread a message to the community of ending hate, giving hope and bringing joy and saving our children from violence,” says Nehdar. “The concert has been a cornerstone in our city and has been well-received by city and state officials over the years. You'll not only hear some outstanding music but show support for peace in our schools.” Among the other acts on the night’s bill are pianists Hannah Chang, Jackie Chu and Shannon Hsu, violinist Enoch Chang, ballerina Victoria Gu, and Lawrence Lee, who performs on the erhu, or Chinese two-string instrument. In addition, pastor-vocalist Scott Anderson will perform musically, providing a personal connection between the event and its location at the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Nehdar is particularly enthused about Pei-Chun Tsai of the San Diego Symphony taking part in the event, since she is coming to town on a special trip for the event. In addition, “every one of these young musicians has performed with orchestras before, which is very impressive and that’s why we call them ‘the stars of tomorrow,’” says Nehdar. “The truly special part for me is that we must keep our commitment and strive every day to save human lives, especially our children, from violence,” says Nehdar. “By their presence in the church, they are also showing their commitment to peace and harmony. Afterwards, I don’t think ‘I could have done that, I should have done that.’ I make sure that something is done to prevent violence and to overcome hate, discrimination and prejudice every day.” ■
PHOTOS: James Carbone (Deb Swartz); courtesy One Colorado (Art + Design Open Market)
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PASSION FOR PEACE THE 11TH ANNUAL PEACE THROUGH MUSIC CONCERT BRINGS HARMONY TO THE COMMUNITY IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE BY CARL KOZLOWSKI
Noland Shaheed INSETS (clockwise from top left): Pianist Jackie Tu; Harmonium trio: pianist Yin Yin Huang, cellist Ling Yan and violinist Pei-Chun tsai; ballerina-pianist Victoria Gu; violinist Pei-Chun Tsai
The 11th annual “Peace Through Music” concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. Tickets are $20 general admission, $10 for seniors and students, with kids under age 11 free, and are available at the door.
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GOLDEN FUTURE
Baby boomers, seniors, caregivers and family members are invited to the free Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo at the Pasadena Conference Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, featuring health screenings, speakers, seminars, prizes, workshops, drawings and more, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today. Call (818) 763-4197 or visit goldenfutureexpos.com.
MOONLIGHT & MELODIES
Moonlight & Melodies’ final free installment features live music by Lil’ Mo and the Dynaflos and dance lessons starting at 6 p.m. Friday on the Promenade at Westfield Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Call (626) 445-6255 or visit westfield.com/santaanita to learn how to receive a $10 gift card.
COOKING CLASS
Deb Swartz of Old Town Cooking School offers secrets and recipes for nutritious autumn soups and stews at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pasadena Public Library Lamanda Park Branch, 140 S. Altadena Drive, Pasadena. Call (626) 744-7266 or visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net
OPEN AIR ART
The Art + Design Open Market features some 100 local artists from Art Center College of Design and PCC and a chance to interact with them, plus deejay music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at One Colorado, Colorado Boulevard, between Fair Oaks and De Lacey avenues, Old Pasadena. Call (626) 564-1066 or visit onecolorado.com.
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Pioneering sound TIERRA BRINGS LATIN SOUL TO ALHAMBRA’S ST. THERESE FESTIVAL
TWO-DAY REGGAE FEST CONNECTS THE ECHO AND ECHOPLEX
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asadena and LA could use more festivals like this one: Dubquake, which is taking over the Echo as well as the more cavernous EchoPlex downstairs this weekend. Organizers hope it will become an annual celebration of rhythm and culture. The unifying threads connecting the Saturday and Sunday night lineups are dub, Jamaica’s enormously popular bass-thumping export, and the uplifting vibe so integral to reggae. Dubquake is an offshoot of Dub Club, the Wednesday night gathering at the Echo that’s been convening for 10 years; its focus has expanded from roots reggae to embrace related rhythms, but its commitment to music with a positive message remains consistent. Starting with the back end first: rock steady veterans the Heptones headline Sunday’s bill, which also offers sets from LA bands Buyepongo, the Lions and Viernes 13, among others, plus a reggae video set from DJ Peanut Butter Wolf. Those are some great acts — but Saturday’s sets are not to be missed. Topping the lengthy list of worthy artists performing Saturday is former Black Uhuru frontman Michael Rose. It’s been a couple of decades since he established himself as a solo dancehall force, but here’s hoping the roots-reggae pioneer breaks out the Uhuru anthem “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” alongside more recent solo material like “No Burial” and “Warrior.”
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The Followill clan’s follow-up to 2008’s Grammywinning “Only By the Night” is, as expected, an arenaready showcase for Caleb Followill’s soaring, Bono-style vocals and Matthew Followill’s seething guitar leads. But no “Sex on Fire” or “Use Somebody” here. First single “Radioactive” sounds buffed to metallic perfection; like too much of this frustrating KINGS OF LEON, album, its chorus demands sing-alongs but the verse Come Around melody evaporates. The most interesting tracks — Sundown (RCA/Sony): “Pyro,” “Back Down South” and especially “Pickup ★★★✩✩ Truck” — are rougher, raising hope for what’s next. kingsofleon.com
MOONDOGGIES, Tidelands (Hardly Art): ★★★✩✩
Also on Saturday, onetime King Tubby protege Scientist will reteam with the Roots Radics Band for a live performance of their 1981 Halloween-themed dub classic “Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of Vampires.” Scientist is reuniting with original Roots Radics bassist Flabba Holt, guitarist Dwight Pinkney and drummer Style Scott for this, reportedly the first time they’ve ever performed the album live in its entirety. For dedicated dub and reggae fans, it’s likely to be the highlight of the entire weekend. Dubquake presents Michael Rose, Scientist with Roots Radics, Sister Nancy, Ranking Joe, Lloyd Hemmings, Massamba and Sabar All Stars, Lady Tigra, Dubiterian, Ras Benjy, Empress Akua, Rootsman, Jah T, General Jah Mikey, Ryo Vibes, Natasha D, Twelve Tribes of Israel Sound and Dub Club DJs Saturday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, and the EchoPlex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park. The fest continues with the Heptones, Peanut Butter Wolf, Stone Love, Sister Nancy, the Lions, Tippa Lee, UK DJ Pinch, Buyepongo, Viernes 13, El Haru Kuroi, Jah Faith and the Black Emeralds, Concepto Tambor, Raskahuele, KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole and Dub Club DJs on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Echo and the EchoPlex. Tickets cost $25 in advance for both nights and are available from Ticketweb.com; day of show admission costs $20 for each night, or $15 before 8 p.m. Call (213) 413-8200 for more info. dubquake.com ■
Moody folk-rock for a rainy afternoon. The Seattle quartet seems to have marinated in rootsy ’70s rock (Neil Young, The Band) then added pedal steel and Northwest fog for their sophomore album. Harmonies pile on a la vintage CSN&Y in “It’s a Shame, It’s a Pity” and “Lead Me On,” while frontman Kevin Murphy’s emotive wail adds texture to the lilt and sway of “Uncertain” and angsty title track. Songs are less memorable than those vocals and overall sound, but may appeal to Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes fans. moondoggiesmusic.com
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SARA PETITE, Doghouse Rose (Sweet P): ★★★✩✩
The San Diego singer-songwriter shifts comfortably between galloping cow-punk, two-steppers and straightforward Nashville-style pop throughout her sonically polished third album. Petite, who wrote 12 of the 13 tracks, is best when evoking beloved family members (“Bootleggers,” “Souvenirs”). She has an ear for hooky choruses — it’s not hard to imagine “Magnolia” or “She’s Gonna Fly” on country radio — but the ultimate hook’s her voice, a salty-sweet shot of twang that should go down well with fans of Kasey Chambers and Elizabeth Cook. At Taix Wednesday. sarapetite.com
The lumbering LA troubadour’s purportedly been roadtesting these five songs, which may be why he sounds like he’s lived inside them, “bruised and busted,” through an extended bout of self-destruction. Spare settings amplify the raw emotion in his lyrics and voice, a roughly sanded instrument that makes quiet ring loud. He flexes dexterous wordplay over fingerpicked THE WHITE guitar on “Into the Sun”: “There’s a desperation in this BUFFALO, Prepare for town, vultures flank the fools and clowns are crying/ Black & Blue (Ruff Shellshocked and lie-locked, don’t know if I can leave Shod/Nettwerk): but I feel like trying.” At St. Rocke in Hermosa Beach ★★★✩✩ Oct. 24. thewhitebuffalo.com
St. Therese Church parish festival runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at 1106 E. Alhambra Road, Alhambra. Tierra performs from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Call (626) 282-2744.
PASADENA & ALTADENA 1881 Club 1881 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena (626) 794-3068 Tuesday & Saturday—Karaoke Buster’s Coffee and Ice Cream Shop 1006 Mission St., South Pasadena (626) 441-0744 Sunday—Straight-ahead jazz from DonovanMuradian Quintet Cabrera’s Mexican Cuisine 655 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 795-0230 Friday, Saturday and Sunday—Live music including mariachi; DJ and karaoke Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena (626) 395-4652 Friday—JIGU Thunder Drums of China Sunday afternoon—Coleman Chamber Music Association presents Juilliard String Quartet, performing selections by Haydn, Bartok and Brahms Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena (626) 794-2424 Thursday—Veteran folkies Steve Gillete & Cindy Mangsen Friday—Wisecracking singer-songwriter Kacey Jones w/guitarist Dorian Michaels Sunday—Americana quintet Houston Jones Monday—Traditional fiddler Jamie Laval Tuesday—Eagles tribute act the Long Run Creme de la Crepe 36 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 844-0007 Friday—Call for info Saturday—Oktoberfest El Portal 695 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 795-8553 Friday—Mariachi Tenochtitlan Saturday—Alaniz Esquire Bar & Lounge 3772 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena (626) 795-0360 Friday & Saturday—DJ Firefly Bistro’s Wine Bar 1009 El Centro St., South Pasadena (626) 441-2443
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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Ambiente 45 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra (626) 300-5447 St. Therese Parish Family Fun Fest Thursday-Saturday—DJs 1106 E. Alhambra Road, Alhambra Arcadia Blues Club (626) 282-2744 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia Sunday—Free performance by veteran East LA (626) 447-9349 rockers Tierra Friday—Kansas City blues belter Kelley Hunt, Bobby Bluehouse Band GLENDALE Saturday—Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Bobby Bluehouse Band The Americana at Brand The Buccaneer 889 Americana Way, Glendale 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (818) 637-8982 (626) 355-9045 Saturday—Jazz/blues guitarist Terry Medeiros Wednesday—Wednesday Night Platter Party: plays late morning ‘til early afternoon Bring your fave vinyl to be spun on turntable Jax Cafe 322 339 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (818) 500-1604 (626) 836-5414 Thursday—Jack Sheldon Thursday—Lisa Finnie & Friends Friday—Rick Blessing Friday—New Astroturf Saturday—Sheila Ellis & Windy City Blues Band Saturday—Closed for private event Sunday—Karen Hernandez Trio w/Lou Shoch Sunday—Opera to Broadway w/pianist Danny Monday & Tuesday—Brian Elliott Guerrero & the Cafe 322 Singers Wednesday—J.C. Spires Tuesday—Quiz Nite LaBrie’s Wednesday—VR Smith 806 E. Colorado St., Glendale Center for the Visual (818) 243-1522 and Performing Arts Thursday—Plasticsoul Sage Granada Park Friday—Call for info United Methodist Saturday—Testing Church, 1850 W. Tomorrow Hellman Ave., Alhambra Wednesday—Son (626) 230-5435 Locuaz, Mother Echo Saturday—Alhambra Left Coast Wine Bar Pops and Swing: jazz 117 E. Harvard St., vocal ensemble Glendale Remember When in (818) 507-7011 concert Thursday—Marc Domenico’s Italian Bosserman Restaurant and Bar Friday—Darin Stafford 251 N. Santa Anita Ave., Saturday—Jane Fuller Arcadia Sunday—Open mic BLAKE SHELTON @ CLUB NOKIA (626) 574-7433 w/host Bill McGarry WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20 Thursday-Saturday—DJ Monday—Lee Giron First Cabin Tuesday—Karl Marsh 46 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia Wednesday—Masa Sasaki (626) 446-2575 Nyx Thursday-Saturday—Pat O’Brien & the Priests of 156 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale Love exalt the blues and classic rock (818) 545 0333 Fret House Saturday—Actress/vocalist Bonita Brisker 309 N. Citrus Ave., Covina (626) 339-7020 EAGLE ROCK Saturday—Chris Burgan Trio & HIGHLAND PARK The Granada 17 S. First St., Alhambra Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock (626) 227-2572 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock Friday—Son y Clave (323) 226-1617 Saturday—Tabaco y Ron Friday—Santa Cecilia Orchestra opening Sunday—Two’s Company season celebration
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Unearth You can hear an example of that in the song “Love,” off her latest Monday—Jason Derulo, Auburn Wednesday—KROQ presents Flyleaf, Story Of CD, “Mercy,” her fourth release. She can also growl with the best of The Year them. “You Got to Be the Vessel” off “Mercy” is a mid-tempo, Pehrspace simmering, ass-kicking blues rocker, with just the right amount of grit. 325 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park “Emerald City,” also off “Mercy,” is another low-down, sexy, sultry (213) 483-PEHR wailer with screaming guitar and piano riffs throughout. Songs off the Friday—Manhattan Murder Mystery, Luna is Honey, Torches in Trees, Schoenberg Knifefight disc weave roots influences with social and political commentary and Ensemble have received airplay on Sirius XM’s “Bluesville” show. Saturday— Tangent Transmission, Fim, John — John Sollenberger German and the Early Humans, Nacosta Sunday— Lucky Dragons, Mi Ami, Kit, the The Bobby Bluehouse Band opens at 8 p.m. Friday followed by Kelley Urxed, Traps, ps Monday—Folktale Records and Sean Carnage Hunt at 10 p.m. at Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. present Clark 8, Whitman, Nicole Kidman, Ezra Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Call (626) 447-9349. Buchla, Stellaluna arcadiabluesclub.com. Redwood Bar & Grill 316 W. 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THURSDAY Barnes & Noble 210 Americana Way, Glendale (818) 545-9146 barnesandnobleinc.com Storytime starts at 7 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Dan Lee’s Academy of Tai Chi Chuan Pasadena Presbyterian Church 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 358-1469 danleetaichi.com The Academy offers Yang style Tai Chi Chuan classes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays in the church Fellowship Hall. The first class is free. The Gamble House 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena (626) 793-3334 gamblehouse.org One-hour guided tours run from noon to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Pasadena Conference Center 300 E. Green St., Pasadena (818) 763-4197 goldenfutureexpos.com Baby boomers, seniors, caregivers and family members are invited to the free event, featuring health screenings, speakers, seminars, prizes, workshops, drawings, entertainment and more, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jet Propulsion Laboratory 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena (818) 354-4321 jpl.nasa.gov In a free von Karman Lecture, learn about the Spitzer Space Telescope and see breathtaking images from outer space at 7 p.m. Journey House Open House 1232 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 798-9478 jhpasadena.org Learn about the organization and how you can help foster children adjust to independent living, from 4 to 7 p.m. Free, but RSVP to info@jhpasadena.org. Lake Avenue Toastmasters Club 888 E. Walnut Ave., Pasadena (626) 535-7747 toastmasterclub.net Learn to improve your communication skills and become a more effective speaker from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Meetings are free. La Leche League Breast Feeding Support Group Private home, Pasadena area (626) 403-9791 or (626) 840-6515 A mom-to-mom support group with information on various aspects of breast feeding meets from 10 a.m. to noon the last Thursday of each month. Call for location. Free. Melting Pot Food Tour Various locations, Old Pasadena (424) 247-9666 meltingpottours.com Melting Pot Food Tours offers a three-hour Thursday evening dining tour of sampling various Old Pasadena restaurant cuisines starting at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $49 per person, $65 with an optional wine and cheese tasting. Visit the Web site for tickets. Pasadena Crown City Chorus Wilson Middle School 300 S. Madre St., Pasadena (626) 286-0355 crowncitychorus.com The Chorus, singing four-part barbershop harmony, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Visitors welcome. Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend Pre-Event Tour The Athenaeum 551 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena (626) 441-6333 pasadenaheritage.org Pasadena Heritage’s Craftsman Weekend features tours of historic places in the Pasadena area, the Craftsman Exposition at the Pasadena Convention
Center and more, starting with a pre-weekend luncheon at The Athenaeum at Caltech and a tour of Pasadena historic locations, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. today. Cost is $75, or $70 for Pasadena Heritage members. Tours and events continue Friday through Sunday. Visit the Web site for details. Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena (626) 798-1161 pjtc.net Adult Hebrew language classes are offered on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. for intermediate students, 7:15 p.m. for advanced and 8:15 p.m. for beginners; $5. Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael Branch 1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena (626) 744-7270 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Knitting Group The San Rafael Knitting Group shows guests how to knit from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays. San Rafael’s book discussion group meets at 4 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month. Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org Learn about the full range of classes offered at the center — from computers to dance, exercise, creative writing, photography, foreign languages and more — by calling or visiting the Web site. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Jonathon Keats discusses and signs “Virtual Words” at 7 p.m.
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pacificasiamuseum.org Instructor Jill Zepezauer conducts evening yoga classes for all ability levels at 5:45 p.m. Fridays. Cost is $10 per session. Pasadena Folk Dance Co-op Throop Unitarian Church 300 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 300-8138 International folk dances, including beginning and advanced instruction, refreshments and dancing for enjoyment and exercise run from 7:45 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Dance lessons from 7:45 to 9 p.m. are followed by refreshments, announcements and dancing. Every fifth Friday, the club’s Fifth Friday Band provides the music. Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend Opening Reception Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 441-6333 pasadenaheritage.org The 2010 Craftsman Weekend opens with a reception including a behind-the-scenes tour of the Civic Auditorium, a silent auction and opportunity to visit the Craftsman Exposition and more, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $50, $45 for Pasadena Heritage members. Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Preschool films show at 10 a.m. Fridays. asadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org The Friday Movie Matinee starts at 1:30 p.m. Join the center’s storytelling club with professional storyteller Wanna Zingsmaster
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Screenings are free with museum admission. A Spotlight Talk explores the exhibition “Not Wanting to Say Anything About Marcel” at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 449-2742 pacificasiamuseum.org The St. Florian Trio performs works of Vivaldi, Beethoven and Ravel at 8 p.m. Admission is $25 at the door. A family tour starts at 11 a.m. the second Saturday of every month. Tai chi classes run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Cost is $10. Pasadena Croquet Club Central Park 275 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena (323) 257-8541 Learn to play croquet like a pro with free Croquet Club lessons at 9 a.m. Saturdays. Call for reservations, including the number of people attending. Pasadena Farmer’s Market Victory Park 2575 Paloma St., Pasadena (626) 449-0179 pasadenafarmersmarket.org Shop for farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese, flowers, honey, bread, eggs, herbs and more from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. Pasadena Public Library, Allendale Branch 1130 S. Marengo Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-7260 pasadenapubliclibrary.net The Allendale Book Discussion Group meets at 10:30 a.m. Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Anime Afternoon invites teens to watch new anime releases on a big screen and see the new releases the library has added to its collection from noon to 2 p.m. The Go Club for teens meets to play the popular Asian board game at 2 p.m. Saturdays. Family Storytime starts at 10 a.m. Saturdays. The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library conducts a book sale from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of every month. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Antoinette Portis reads from and signs Antoinette Portis “Kindergarten Diary” at 10:30 a.m. Lauren Kessler presents and signs “My Teenage Werewolf” at 1 p.m. Claire LaZebnik discusses and signs “If You Lived Here, You’d Be Home Now” at 5 p.m. Vroman’s Fine Writing, Gifts and Stationery 667 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-1834 vromansbookstore.com A Montblanc representative debuts the company’s newest Limited Edition Writers Series pen, the “Mark Twain,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees can enter a drawing for a Montblanc product. Call to RSVP (required). Western Justice Center Peacebuilders Gala 55 S. Grand Ave., Pasadena (626) 584-7494 westernjustice.org The WJC’s Third Annual Peacebuilders Gala runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with silent auctions, a reception and fine dining. Proceeds benefit the
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TUESDAY Altadena Library 600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena (626) 798-0833 altadenalibrary.org Award-winning author, journalist and food Michelle Huneven critic Michelle Huneven conducts a hands-on writers’ workshop, “How to Read like a Writer,” at 7 p.m. Arroyo Singers (626) 564-2514 or (323) 256-5332 Arroyo Singers seeks female singers. The group meets Tuesday evenings in Pasadena. Call for details. California & American Fine Art Painting Sale Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 793-1833 johnmoran.com More than 275 California and American Impressionist oil paintings and watercolors painted before 1950 are available. A preview starts at noon; the sale starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Camerata Pacifica The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (805) 884-8410 cameratapacifica.org The chamber music ensemble performs works by Jindrich Feld, Bohuslav Martinu and Brahms at 8 p.m. Artistic Director Adrian Spence is featured on flute. Tickets are $42. Huntington Hospital 625 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 397-2684, Ste. 325 huntingtonhospital.com A Parkinson’s Disease dance and exercise class helps improve balance and flexibility, confidence and enhances the mind-body connection, from 2 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The class can be performed either standing or sitting. Cost is $5 per class. Call to register. The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 huntington.org Catherine Hess, chief curator of European art, presents the first of a three-part lecture series on Renaissance bronzes, with classroom and gallery sessions exploring bronze casting methods, the use of mythological subjects and why the works inspire passion among collectors, from 10 to 11 a.m. today, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. Cost is $55, $45 for members. Call (626) 405-2128 to register. Indelible Ink POP Champagne Bar 35 E. Union St., Pasadena (626) 578-7267 indelibleink.net Indelible Ink, a Vanguard Performance Art Series under the auspices of the Pasadena Arts Council’s EMERGE program, showcases groups of performance artists at 6:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month. Admission is $15. Parsons Toastmasters Club 2151 Parsons Building 100 W. Walnut St., Room T-902, Pasadena (626) 440-4315 parsons.freetoasthost.ws Learn to improve your speaking and presentation skills in a friendly environment from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Free, and open to adults age 18 and older in the local community. Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Storytime for infants up to 17 months starts at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Toddler Storytime for kids ages 18 to 36 months are at 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331
FOUR OF THE AREA’S BEST THEATERS STAGE SOME POWERHOUSE PRODUCTIONS BY CARL KOZLOWSKI WHETHER MYSTIFYING AUDIENCES WITH CLASSIC TALES OF murder, bringing a Dickens tale to life, offering a towering portrayal of President Franklin D. Roosevelt by a fellow liberal icon, or taking a leap into the future with a world-premiere production, Pasadena-area theaters are taking some bold chances this month. In fact, the play list is so plentiful local theater patrons can enjoy a year’s worth of stage delights this week alone. First, the Pasadena Playhouse launches the one-man show “FDR,” portraying one of America's greatest presidents via one of our greatest actors, the eight-time Emmy-winning and five-time Golden Globewinning Ed Asner. The colossal performance, which is based on the Broadway hit “Sunrise at Campobello,” features the president's recollections of his life in office, from his inauguration through World War II, runs through Nov. 7. Next, the Glendale Centre Theatre goes the mystery route with its production of Agatha Christie’s beloved play, “A Murder is Announced.” Featuring Christie’s most beloved sleuth, Miss Marple, in a tale of people desperately trying to figure out who has scheduled a murder at a theater before it can happen, the play should be a delight for fans of Brit lit and “Murder She Wrote.” It runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 7. pasadenaseniorcenter.org The Center’s Senior Curriculum presents “Don’t Worry about Greeks Bearing Gifts: More Fun with Tragedy” from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 9. Individual lectures are $10. POP Champagne & Dessert Bar 33 E. Union St., Pasadena (626) 795-1295 popchampagnebar.com Tapas Tuesday offers a free tapa with each drink purchase and tapas a la carte for $3 each from 4 to 10 p.m. The menu changes weekly. Call or email reservations@popchampagnebar.com for reservations. Rose City Ballroom 915 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 449-9347 rosecityballroom.com The Ballroom hosts Ballroom Burn, an adult workout class helping you dance your way to fitness and have fun, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Cost is $15. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Michael Grant discusses and signs Michael Grant “Magnificent 12: The Call” at 7 p.m. Women at Work 3871 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 796-6870 womenatwork.org The Computer User’s Assistance Group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, offering technical assistance.
WEDNESDAY Altadena Library 600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena (626) 798-0833 altadenalibrary.org Teens are invited to “Film Beat,” a program featuring a movie with a musical theme, at 3:30 p.m. Assistance League of Pasadena 820 E. California Blvd., Pasadena (626) 795-4991
The fine folks at the Theatre @ Boston Court are teaming up with the Portland Center Stage and the National Asian American Theatre Co. for a futuristic extravaganza, as playwright Jordan Harrison’s “Futura” asks if a new font can change the future. It runs through Nov. 7. Finally, Glendale’s A Noise Within theater continues its tradition of bringing classic literary works to life with its production of Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations.” The tale of an orphan boy whose life is turned upside down when he inherits a stranger’s fortune runs through Dec. 19. “FDR” runs through Nov. 7 at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. Tickets are $39 to $100. Call (626) 356-7529 or visit pasadenaplayhouse.org for show times and tickets. “A Murder is Announced” runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 20 at the Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. Tickets are $18 to $23. Call (818) 244-8481 or visit glendalecentretheatre.com for show times and tickets. “Futura” runs through Nov. 7 at The Theatre @ Boston Court, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. Tickets are $27 to $32. Call (626) 683-6883 or visit bostoncourt.com. “Great Expectations” runs through Dec. 19 at A Noise Within, 234 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets are $32 to $46. Call (818) 240-0910 or visit anoisewithin.org. ■
pasadena.assistanceleague.org The League hosts a craft fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, featuring handmade items including pottery, jewelry, children’s clothing, toys, furniture and more, made by senior crafts people, with proceeds benefiting needy school children and other charitable causes. Bring Your Own Wine Wednesdays Various Pasadena Restaurants (800) 307-7977 visitpasadena.com The Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau announces “Bring Your Own Wine Wednesdays,” when customers at 14 Pasadena restaurants may bring their own bottle of wine, served with no corkage fee Wednesday nights. For a list of participating restaurants, visit the Web site. Coffee Gallery 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena (626) 794-2424 coffeegallery.com The Coffee Gallery Front Stage Community Sing Along runs from 8 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. Come sing along with professional musicians and singers to tunes from the Beatles, folk, Americana and more. Crowell Public Library 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino (626) 300-0777 crowellpubliclibrary.org Fashion design instructor Camille Ochoa discusses ways to get started in fashion design, what a designer does and other related topics, for those seeking a career change or just starting out, at 7 p.m. Glendale Noon Concerts First Baptist Church of Glendale 209 N. Louise St., Glendale (818) 242-2113 glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com Free concerts run from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Today’s concert features pianist Rosa LoGiudice and violinist Jacqueline Suzuki performing works by Chopin and Schumann. A light post-concert lunch from Angela’s Bistro is available for $6. The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
(626) 405-2100 huntington.org Brad Owen from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts presents a wine lecture and tasting on the wines of Spain from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $85, $75 for members. Call (626) 405-2128 to register. Huntington Hospital 625 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 397-2684, Ste. 325 huntingtonhospital.com A qigong class meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, to help prevent any blockage of energy by balancing yin and yang, focusing on meditation and breath control. Qigong can be practiced standing or sitting. Classes are free, and walk-ins are welcome. Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 449-2742 pacificasiamuseum.org Drop in at lunch hour for a Hatha yoga class with instructor Jill Zepezauer from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Beginners are welcome. Cost is $10 per class. Pasadena Community Christian Fellowship 500 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena (626) 200-8131 or (323) 830-0544 The Women’s Overcomers Meeting, a 12-step recovery program, meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, with speakers, fellowship, fun and refreshments. Pasadena Museum of California Art 490 E. Union St., Pasadena (626) 568-3665 pmcaonline.org A tour of this year’s CA Design Biennial “California Design Biennial: Action/Reaction” is followed by a discussion with the exhibition designers on how they work outside the system at the forefront of a fundamental shift in fashion from 5 to 7 p.m. Free with museum admission. Pasadena Museum of History 470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 577-1660 pasadenahistory.org Tours of the Fenyes Mansion are at 1 p.m.
Zarah Mahler and Bonita Friedericy in “Futura”
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Pasadena Presbyterian Church 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-2191 ppc.net Enjoy the ongoing Music at Noon concert series at 12:10 p.m. Wednesdays in the church. Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net “Introduction to Westlaw” teaches the basics of searching the Westlaw California Gold Library to locate legal forms, California and federal case law, statutes, court rules and more, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Free films for all ages show at 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the DRW Auditorium, with book suggestions relating to the film. Today’s film is “Everybody’s Fine,” with the suggested book, “The 10 Laws of Enduring Success” by Maria Bartiromo. Up and Moving Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena (626) 432-1508 upandmoving.org Early risers of all ages can join Mayor Bill Bogaard and special guests for a walk around the Rose Bowl at 7:45 a.m. every Wednesday. Free. Verdugo Hills Showtime Chorus Alhambra-San Gabriel Elks Lodge #1328 1373 E. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel (877) SINGOUT verdugoshowtimechorus.org The chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines International, invites interested female singers to weekly rehearsals from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Dinaw Mengestu discusses and signs “How to Read the Air” at 7 p.m. Women at Work 3871 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 796-6870 womenatwork1.org The Job Seekers Assistance Group meets at noon each Wednesday. ■
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Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, Ernest Borgnine and Richerd Dreyfuus in “RED”
Colorfully comical chaos veryone wants to enjoy retirement, whether they’re noble people like schoolteachers or firefighters or ruthlessly cold-blooded black ops agents. But some professions don’t lend themselves easily to kicking back in a rocking chair — something Bruce Willis learns the hard way in the amusing new action-comedy “RED.” Willis plays Frank Moses, a former CIA analyst who was secretly the nation’s most kickass secret agent. The need for secrecy throughout his career has left him with no friends and no one with whom to keep the home fires burning. But he does have a longdistance telephone flirtation with the government payroll clerk (MaryLouise Parker) who handles his pension check, and when an army of machine-gun-toting killers comes to wipe him out at his placid suburban home, he hits the road to kidnap her by surprise. The reason he kidnaps Parker is because whoever is out to kill him is likely gunning for her as well, an assumption that proves true almost immediately and forces the pair to further hopscotch the country as Willis rounds up his three closest former RED (Retired, Extremely Dangerous) associates. This crack trio of eccentric agents is played with complete joy by Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and a priceless John Malkovich, who must figure out why someone’s out to kill them as well, and who’s behind the list of a dozen deaths that are being dispatched in quick fashion by agents led by Julian McMahon. “RED,” adapted by Jon and Erich Hoeber from a graphic novel by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner, continues the tradition set by “Watchmen,” a comic book aimed at adults. In this case, all the main characters are not just old, but retired. But unlike the pretentious
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and damn near unwatchable film version of “Watchmen,” this movie is guaranteed fun even for teens willing to overlook the actors’ ages and enjoy four pros at the top of their games. What’s especially gratifying about this film is the fact that it finds a way to give its stars a chance to have a hellacious amount of fun, especially with Mirren and Freeman getting to break free from their usual stately
decent role in the 15 years since “Mr. Holland’s Opus” — burst off the screen with humorous pizzazz. And Willis is back doing what he does best — taking audiences on the kind of ride that makes them remember why they fell in love with him in the first place in “Moonlighting” and “Die Hard.” There’s no one else in Hollywood who’s able to mix superb comic timing with intense action scenes as well as him, and he
styles of acting. Between this film and “Secretariat,” Malkovich continues the major second career wave he launched with his hilarious turn in 2008’s Coen Brothers triumph “Burn After Reading.” The fun extends to performances by supporting players like Parker, who carries over the sexy-funny charm she’s honed to a fine point in “Weeds.” Brian Cox and especially Richard Dreyfuss — in his first
owns this role from the first moment he’s onscreen. Director Robert Schwentke (“Flightplan,” “The Time Traveler’s Wife”) ties it all together with a surprising zest that was missing from his previous films. Serving up crisp action, fun multidimensional characters, ace performances and nonstop twists with funny dialogue, Schwentke makes “RED” perhaps the best pure-fun movie of the year. ■
PHOTOS: Frank Masi (“RED”)
BRUCE WILLIS AND A FISTFUL OF MIDDLE-AGED MOVIE STARS RECLAIM THEIR MOJO IN ‘RED’
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and Blu-ray With Ski season on the horizon, the home video release of “Frozen” mines a terrifying scenario. After bribing a chair lift operator to let them ski without passes, three college kids plead for one last run before the resort closes. The chair lift stops before they disembark, but the three, dangling 50 feet above an icy slope, only become concerned after the lights at the resort are turned off. Alone and forgotten, the kids realize the place isn’t due to reopen until the following weekend. DVD and Blu-ray features commentary with writer/director Adam Green and actors Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers and Emma Bell, or commentary with writer/director and cinematographer Will Barratt and editor Ed Marx. Featurettes include “Three Below Zero,” “Shooting Through It: Beating the Mountain,” and “Surviving Frozen.” Also included are deleted scenes, a theatrical trailer, English or Spanish language tracks and widescreen. ★★★✩ GET HIM TO THE GREEK Directed by Nicholas Stoller and starring Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Elisabeth Moss, Rose Byrne and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Universal/Rated R/Comedy/110 minutes Available on DVD and Blu-ray Spinning off two popular characters from “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” this sidequel is a standalone tale. Jonah Hill returns as Aaron Green, now a career-minded record company assistant, assigned the unenviable task of accompanying out-of-control Brit rock star Aldous Snow (a returning character played by Brand), from London to a concert at LA’s Greek Theatre. Getting from there to here would be simple if not for Snow’s penchant for drugs, liquor and women. DVD features commentary with filmmakers and the cast, deleted and extended scenes and a gag reel. There’s also more about Sarah Marshall’s new show, English, French or Spanish language tracks and widescreen. The two-disc Bluray features the same, plus and an alternate intro, an alternate ending, two gag reels, behind-the-scenes documentaries, full music videos and concert performances. There are also more extended and alternate scenes, musical performances, karaoke on 15 songs from the film and cast auditions. ★★★✩
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Secretariat Fri. 1:45, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 p.m.; Sat.Sun., 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 p.m.; Mon.Thurs., 1, 4:15, 6:45, 9:30 p.m.
Red Fri.-Sat., 12:30, 3:05, 5:40, 8:20, 10:50 p.m.; Sun.-Mon., 12:25, 3, 5:25, 7:55, 10:15 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 12:30, 3, 5:25, 7:55, 10:15 p.m.; Thurs. 12:30, 3:05, 5:40, 8:15, 10:50 p.m.
Despicable Me Fri.-Thurs., 12 noon, 2:30, 5, 7:20, 9:40 p.m. Devil Fri. 2:20, 7:50 p.m.; Sat. 2:20, 7:50, 12:10 a.m.; Sun.-Thurs., 2:20, 7:50 p.m.
Secretariat Fri.-Sat., 11:50 a.m., 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 p.m.; Sun.-Mon., 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 10:05 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:30, 10:05 p.m.; Thurs. 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 p.m.
From Dusk Till Dawn Sat. only, 12 midnight Going the Distance Fri. 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 4:30, 12:10 a.m.; Sun.-Thurs., 4:30 p.m. Inception Fri.-Thurs., 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:10 p.m. Let Me In Fri.-Thurs., 11:50 a.m., 4:50, 9:55 p.m. Salt Fri. 11:45 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:30, 10 p.m.; Sat. 11:45 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:30, 10, 12:10 a.m.; Sun.-Thurs., 11:45 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:30, 10 p.m. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Fri.-Thurs., 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10 p.m. You Again Fri.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m., 2, 7:10, 9:45 p.m.
The Social Network Fri.-Sat., 12:10, 2:10, 2:40, 4:55, 5:25, 7:40, 8:05, 10:25, 11 p.m.; Sun.-Wed., 12:40, 1:55, 3:15, 4:45, 6:05, 7:25, 8:55, 10 p.m.; Thurs. 12:40, 2:10, 3:15, 4:55, 6:05, 7:40, 8:55, 10:25, 11:30 p.m. Stone Fri.-Sat., 12:15, 2:35, 5:05, 7:30, 10 p.m.; Sun.-Mon., 12:30, 2:45, 5:20, 8:10, 10:30 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 12:45, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:30 p.m.; Thurs. 1, 3:35, 6, 8:30, 10:45 p.m. Tales From the Darkside: The Movie Wed. only, 7:45 p.m.
ARCLIGHT PASADENA 336 E Colorado Bl., (626) 568-8888. Catfish Fri.-Sat., 12:35, 2:50, 5, 7:10, 9:20, 11:20 p.m.; Sun.-Thurs., 12:35, 2:50, 5, 7:10, 9:20 p.m. Easy A Fri.-Thurs., 7:20, 9:35 p.m. Hereafter Thurs. only, 12:05 a.m. Jackass 3D Fri.-Sat., 11:55 a.m., 1:05, 2:15, 3:20, 4:30, 5:35, 7, 8, 9:10, 10:20, 11:25 p.m.; Sun.-Wed., 11:55 a.m., 1:05, 2:15, 3:25, 4:30, 5:35, 7, 8:15, 9:10, 10:25 p.m.; Thurs. 11:55 a.m., 1:05, 2:15, 3:20, 4:30, 5:35, 6:50, 8, 9:10, 10:20, 11:50 p.m. The Last Play at Shea Thurs. only, 8 p.m. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole 3D Fri.-Thurs., 12 noon, 2:20, 4:40 p.m. Life as We Know It Fri.-Sat., 12:45, 3:10, 5:45, 8:15, 10:45 p.m.; Sun.-Wed., 12:50, 3:30, 6:25, 9:15 p.m.; Thurs. 2, 5:05, 10:10 p.m. My Soul to Take 3D Fri.-Sat., 12:55, 3:25, 5:55, 8:25, 10:55 p.m.; Sun.-Mon., 12:10, 2:30, 5:05,
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IRON MAN 2 Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Clark Gregg, Garry Shandling and Samuel L. Jackson Paramount//Rated PG-13//Fantasy// 124 minutes Available on DVD and Blu-ray/ DVD Combo Pack Robert Downey Jr. strives to play industrialist Tony Stark Robert Downey Jr. strives to play industrialist Tony Stark with a satiric slant, but the actor’s smug attitude indicates he not only considering himself to be above the law, but above this movie — and we can hardly blame him. A billionaire industrialist and inventor of the Iron Man suit, Stark’s anger is understandable. Embedded deep inside his chest, the controller for the Iron Man suit has been poisoning Stark’s blood. The government demands his technology, and Stark’s best friend Rhodey (Don Cheadle) obliges by stealing an Iron Man suit. Rival mogul Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) persuades Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke), who carries a grudge against Stark, to engineer a version of the suit for Hammer’s company. Despite the silly script, director Jon Favreau is cognizant that Iron Man fans expect to see Iron Man fights. He makes the confrontations big, glossy and noisy while stuffing them with so many Iron Men that fans are challenged to remember which Iron Man is the real one. However, Favreau’s biggest challenge is to make us care. DVD features director commentary, English, French, or Spanish language tracks and widescreen. Two-Disc DVD features the same along with a director’s commentary, deleted scenes and behindthe-scenes. Featurettes include creating
FROZEN Directed by Adam Green and starring Kevin Zegers, Shawn Ashmore and Emma Bell Anchor Bay/Rated R/Thriller/93 minutes Available on DVD
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Blu-ray French director Thomas Balmes has made a nature study featuring human babies. His subjects laugh, cry, play and reach the traditional milestones marking toddlerhood during a journey that follows four infants from different cultures. If the film has a theme, it is to document the process of becoming a recognizable human being. “Babies” shows these newcomers learning to sit up, crawl, play, throw tantrums, fight, talk and walk. There’s no dialog beyond baby’s first words, and parents, along with siblings, family pets and livestock, are filmed to illustrate the child’s experience of them. Over time, the babies become aware of the world around them — and are amazed. It’s impossible to watch them without rediscovering a bit of that amazement ourselves. DVD and Blu-ray features the babies three years later. Also includes, babies sweepstakes winners, English language tracks and widescreen. ★★★★
Stark Expo. Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack features same plus an indepth look at the Marvel cinematic universe four-part "Making-Of" documentary, and six behind-the-scenes. Featurettes include creating Stark Expo and the Origins of Black Widow and War Machine HD, eight deleted scenes HD, feature film or both DVD and Blu-ray and digital copy, “Iron Man 2 Blu-ray/ DVD combo pack, includes Portuguese language tracks. ★★✩✩
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BABIES Directed by Thomas Balmes and starring Ponijao, Bayar and Mari, Hattie Universal/Rated PG/Documentary/79 minutes Available on DVD,
The Town Fri.-Sat., 12:05, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 p.m.; Sun. 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45 p.m.; Mon.Tues., 1:10, 4, 6:45, 9:25 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 1:10, 4, 6:45, 9:30 p.m. Waiting for Superman Fri.-Sat., 12:20, 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:40 p.m.; Sun. 12:20, 2:55, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 p.m.; Mon.-Wed., 12:15, 2:55, 5:30, 8:05, 10:20 p.m.; Thurs. 12:20, 2:55, 5:30, 8:05, 10:40 p.m. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Fri.-Sat., 2:25, 5:10, 7:55, 10:35 p.m.; Sun. 1:35, 4:25, 7:15, 9:55 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:20, 4:10, 7:05, 9:50 p.m.
GOLD CLASS CINEMAS One Colorado Pasadena 42 Miller Alley, (626) 639-2260. Life as We Know It Fri. 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9 p.m.; Sat.Sun., 11 a.m., 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:30, 4, 7:15, 9:45 p.m.
The Social Network Fri.-Sun., 12:15, 3:15, 6:15, 9:15 p.m.; Mon.-Wed., 12:45, 3:45, 6:30, 10:15 p.m.; Thurs. 12:45, 3:45, 10:15 p.m. The Town Fri. 12 noon, 3, 6, 9:30 p.m.; Sat. 12 noon, 3, 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 12 noon, 3, 6, 9:30 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 12 noon, 3, 6, 9 p.m. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Fri.-Sun., 1, 3:45, 6:45, 10:15 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 12:30, 3:30, 7, 10 p.m.
LAEMMLE’S PLAYHOUSE 7 673 E Colorado Bl., (626) 844-6500. 11/4/08 Wed. only, 7:30 p.m. Enter the Void Fri.-Thurs., 3:50, 9:15 p.m. Howl Fri.-Thurs., 1, 10:15 p.m. It’s Kind of a Funny Story Fri. 1:50, 4:30, 7:30, 10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11:20 a.m., 1:50, 4:30, 7:30, 10 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:50, 4:30, 7:30, 10 p.m. Kings of Pastry Fri. 3, 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m., 3, 8 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 3, 8 p.m. Last Train Home Sat.-Sun., 11:15 a.m. Leaving Fri. 1:30, 7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11:20 a.m., 1:30, 7 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:30, 7 p.m. Mao’s Last Dancer Fri.-Thurs., 5:20 p.m. Never Let Me Go Fri.-Tues., 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:40 p.m.; Wed. 1:30, 4:10, 9:40 p.m.; Thurs. 1:30, 4:10 p.m. Nowhere Boy Fri. 1:40, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11:10 a.m., 1:40, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:40, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 p.m. Opera In Cinema: The Queen Of Spades Thurs. only, 7:30 p.m. Tamara Drewe Fri. 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m., 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55 p.m. –CONTINUED ON PAGE 108
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FLICK FINDER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 107 You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger Fri. 1:20, 4, 7:10, 9:40 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m., 1:20, 4, 7:10, 9:40 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:20, 4, 7:10, 9:40 p.m.
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Jackass 3 Fri.-Thurs., 12:10, 2:10, 4:10, 6:10, 8:10, 10:10 p.m. Life as We Know It Fri.-Thurs., 12:30, 2:45, 4:55, 7:05, 9:15 p.m. My Soul to Take Fri.-Thurs., 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:25, 9:30 p.m.
MANN GLENDALE EXCHANGE 10 128 N Maryland Ave., (818) 549-0045. Call theater for titles and showtimes.
MANN GLENDALE MARKETPLACE 4 144 S Brand Bl., Glendale (818) 547-3352. Call theater for titles and showtimes.
PACIFIC GLENDALE 18 The Americana at Brand, 322 Americana Way, Glendale (818) 649-7569. Alpha and Omega Fri.-Thurs., 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 9:55 p.m. Easy A Fri.-Thurs., 11:20 a.m., 1:35, 3:50, 6:05, 8:20, 10:35 p.m. It’s Kind of a Funny Story Fri.-Thurs., 11:45 a.m., 2:10, 4:35, 7:50, 10:15 p.m. Jackass 3D Fri.-Sat., 10:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:55, 1:55, 3:10, 4:10, 5:25, 6:25, 7:40, 8:40, 9:55, 10:55, 12:10 a.m.; Sun.-Thurs., 10:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:55, 1:55, 3:10, 4:10, 5:25, 6:25, 7:40, 8:40, 9:55, 10:55 p.m. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole Fri.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m., 1:55, 4:20, 7:10, 9:30 p.m. Let Me In Fri.-Sat., 11:50 a.m., 2:40, 5:30, 8:20, 11:10 p.m.; Sun.-Thurs., 11:50 a.m., 2:40, 5:30, 8:20, 11 p.m. Life as We Know It Fri.-Thurs., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:30, 2:30, 4:15, 5:15, 7, 8, 9:45, 10:45 p.m. My Soul to Take 3D Fri.-Thurs., 11:20 a.m., 2:10, 5, 7:50, 10:40 p.m. Nowhere Boy Fri.-Thurs., 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55, 10:25 p.m.
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Red Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1:45, 2:45, 4:30, 5:30, 7:15, 8:15, 9:50, 10:50, 12:05 a.m.; Sun.Thurs., 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1:45, 2:45, 4:30, 5:30, 7:15, 8:15, 9:50, 10:50 p.m. Secretariat Fri.-Thurs., 11:25 a.m., 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 p.m. The Social Network Fri.-Sat., 11:15 a.m., 12:15, 2, 3, 4:45, 5:45, 7:30, 8:30, 10:15, 11:15 p.m.; Sun.Thurs., 11:25 a.m., 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 p.m. The Town Fri.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30 p.m. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Fri.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m., 1:25, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10 p.m.
UA LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE 1919 Verdugo Bl., (818) 952-1940. It’s Kind of a Funny Story Fri.-Thurs., 12:10, 5:05, 10:10 p.m. Jackass 3D Fri.-Thurs., 12:15, 12:45, 2:30, 3:10, 5, 5:30, 7:30, 8, 9:50, 10:20 p.m. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole 3D Fri.-Mon., 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 4:45, 7:05, 9:30 p.m.; Tues. 11:55 a.m., 2:20 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 4:45, 7:05, 9:30 p.m. Life as We Know It Fri.-Thurs., 12 noon, 2:35, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30 p.m. My Soul to Take 3D Fri.-Thurs., 2:40, 7:40 p.m. Red Fri.-Thurs., 11:50 a.m., 2:25, 5:10, 7:45, 10:25 p.m. Secretariat Fri.-Thurs., 12:30, 3:30, 7, 9:45 p.m. The Social Network Fri.-Thurs., 12:20, 3:20, 7:15, 10 p.m.
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Bad Batch Thurs. only, 8 p.m. Four Boxes Fri. only, 8 p.m. Ghostbusters Fri. only No Films Showing Today Sat.-Wed. Teen Wolf Fri. only, 7 p.m.
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole: An IMAX 3D Experience Fri.-Sun., 9:55 a.m., 12:20, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40, 10 p.m.; Mon.-Wed., 12:20, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40, 10 p.m.; Thurs. 11 a.m., 1:25, 4, 6:30, 9 p.m.
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Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Matt Damon, Cecile de France, Frankie McLaren, George McLaren, Jay Mohr, Bryce Dallas Howard, Thierry Neuvic, Marthe Keller, Derek Jacobi and Richard Kind Clint Eastwood’s film opens with a breathtaking tsunami that nearly drowns a French TV reporter (de France) and changes the course of her life. The second story observes a pair of troubled Londoners. They are 11-yearold identical twins. In the third leg, a San Francisco-based psychic (Damon) no longer wishes to communicate with the dead. The film follows the reporter, the surviving twin and the psychic as they attempt to move forward and reboot their lives. Slow passages stall the convergence of the stories, but the great cast is exceptionally watchable. ★★✩✩
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Let Me In Fri.-Sun., 10:25 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Life as We Know It Fri.-Thurs., 11:15 a.m., 2:05, 4:55, 7:55, 10:50 p.m. The Man From Nowhere Fri.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m., 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m. My Soul to Take 3D Fri.-Sun., 11:35 a.m., 2:15, 5:05, 7:50, 10:40 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 11:35 a.m., 2:15, 5:05, 7:50, 10:35 p.m.
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A Prairie Home Companion With Garrison Keillor Thurs. only, 8 p.m.
Jackass 3 Fri.-Thurs., 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 p.m. My Soul to Take Fri.-Thurs., 12 noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 p.m. The Social Network Fri.-Thurs., 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30 p.m.
Red Fri.-Sat., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:35, 2:40, 4:35, 5:30, 7:20, 8:15, 10:20, 11:05, 12:05 a.m.; Sun. 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:35, 2:40, 4:35, 5:30, 7:20, 8:15, 10:20, 11 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:35, 2:40, 4:35, 5:30, 7:20, 8:15, 10:20, 10:55 p.m.
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Secretariat Fri.-Sun., 9:45 a.m., 11:05 a.m., 12:35, 2, 3:30, 5, 7:55, 10:55 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 11:05 a.m., 12:35, 2, 3:30, 5, 7:55, 10:55 p.m.
AMC SANTA ANITA 16 Westfield Shoppingtown Mall, 400 Baldwin Ave., (888) 262-4386. Easy A Fri.-Sat., 11:50 a.m., 2:10, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55, 12:15 a.m.; Sun.-Thurs., 11:50 a.m., 2:10, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55 p.m. Hereafter Thurs. only, 12:01 a.m. It’s Kind of a Funny Story Fri.-Thurs., 11:10 a.m., 1:50, 4:20, 7, 9:40 p.m. Jackass 3D Fri.-Sat., 10:05 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:40, 2:15, 3:15, 4:45, 5:45, 6:30, 7:10, 8:10, 9, 9:45, 10:45, 11:30, 12:10 a.m.; Sun. 10:05 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:40, 2:15, 3:15, 4:45, 5:45, 6:30,
The Social Network Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 1, 2:20, 4:05, 5:20, 7:05, 8:20, 10:05, 11:15 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 1, 2:20, 4:05, 5:20, 7:05, 8:20, 10:05 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 10:50 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 1:45, 2:20, 4:40, 5:20, 7:35, 8:20, 10:40 p.m. The Sound of Music Sing-Along Event Tues. only, 6:30 p.m. The Town Fri.-Sat., 10:40 a.m., 1:40, 4:50, 8, 11 p.m.; Sun.-Thurs., 10:40 a.m., 1:40, 4:50, 8, 10:50 p.m. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Fri.-Sun., 10:10 a.m., 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 10:50 a.m., 1:55, 5:10, 8:05 p.m. ■
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. NORTHEAST DISTRICT, PASADENA COURTHOUSE. Petition of: JORGE LUIS PANIAGUA for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: JORGE LUIS PANIAGUA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) JORGE LUIS PANIAGUA to JORGE LUIS PANIAGUA VALLE; 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 18, 2010. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A. Room: 4th Floor. The address of the court is 300 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA, CA 91101. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Date: September 23, 2010. MARY THORTON HOUSE, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH Pasadena Weekly: 09/30/10, 10/7/10, 10/14/10, 10/21/10
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. GS012749 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. NORTHEAST DISTRICT, PASADENA COURTHOUSE. Petition of: KYUNG EUN BACK for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: KYUNG EUN BACK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) KYUNG EUN BACK to RACHEL KYUNGEUN BACK; 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested
in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 21, 2010. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A. The address of the court is 300 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA, CA 91101. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Date: September 10, 2010. MARY THORTON HOUSE, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH Pasadena Weekly: 09/23/10, 09/30/10, 10/7/10, 10/14/10
NOTICE AND DECLARATION OF LAND PATENT NO. #76 Be it known that Dewayne Tillman and Mooya Ollie Assasepa has filed a Declaration of Land Patent on the real property described as the following: APN: 5827-009 009. Parcel 9, Page 9 Map Book 5827 THAT PORTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK “B” OF THE C.E. TEBETTA TRACT, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP ECORDED IN BOOK 6, PAGE 178 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, 54 FEET; THENCE PARALLEL WITH NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, 65 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WESTERLY 150 FEET OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, 54 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, 65 FEET TO THE PONT OF BEGINNING. If any party having a claim, lien or debt or other equitable interest fails to file a suit in a court of law within sixty (60) days from the date of filing 09/13/10, then they shall waive any and all future claims against this land and it will become the property and alloidal freehold of the assignee, Dewayne Tillman and Mooya Ollie Assasepa to said Land Patent. Publish Pasadena Weekly 09/16/10, 09/23/10, 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. GS012843 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. NORTHEAST DISTRICT, PASADENA COURTHOUSE. Petition of: MARIE THERESE GARCIA for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: MARIE THERESE GARCIA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) MARIE THERESE GARCIA to MARIE THERESE VALLE; 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard
and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 18, 2010. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A. Room: 4th floor. The address of the court is 300 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA, CA 91101. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Date: September 23, 2010. MARY THORTON HOUSE, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH Pasadena Weekly: 09/30/10, 10/7/10, 10/14/10, 10/21/10
FICT. BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 20101417822 FILING FEE $26.00 FILE NO: 20081220240 DATE FILED: September 15, 2010 Name of Business(es) A LOT LIKE FAMILY PERSONAL CARE SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA Street Address, City, State, Zip code 430 Colorado Ave., #401, Santa Monica 90401 REGISTERED OWNER(S): Like Family Home Services, Inc., 430 Colorado Ave., #401, Santa Monica 90401 State of Incorporation/Organization Business was conducted by a Corporation I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) REGISTRANTS NAMES/CORP/LLC Like Family Home Services, Inc. by Debora Trickett TITLE: President/CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on: 10/5/2010. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ONH FILE IN MY OFFICE. DEAN C. LOGAN, LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK by: , Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 10/14/10, 10/21/10, 10/28/10, 11/04/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101307875 Type of Filing: New. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. ATHENS SERVICES, 2. ATHENS DISPOSAL COMPANY, 3. COMMUNITY DISPOSAL COMPANY, 4. SAN GABRIEL DISPOSAL COMPANY, 5. COMMUNITY SWEEPING, 6. THE SOUTH PASADENA DISPOSAL COMPANY, 7. COVINA DISPOSAL, 8. SM COMMUNITY DISPOSAL COMPANY, 9. CITY REFUSE COMPANY, 10. WEST COVINA DISPOSAL, 11. SAN MARINO COMMUNITY DISPOSAL, 12. WESTERN DISPOSAL COMPANY, 13. MODERN SERVICE COMPANY, 14. RONCO LEASING COMPANY, 15 RONCO TRUCK MAINTENANCE, 16. UNITED WASTE RECYCLING AND TRANSFER, 17. ADS, 18. AWI, 19. AMERICAN WASTE INDUSTRIES, 20. AMERICAN ORGANICS, 21. FOOTHILL WASTE, 22. ART’S DISPOSAL, 23 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, 24. GLENDORA DISPOSAL, 25. CITY REFUSE SERVICE ; 14048 Valley Boulevard, City of Industry CA 91746. COUNTY: Los Angeles. MAILING ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT: PO Box 60009, City of Industry CA 91716-0009. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: A0540259. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Arakelian Enterprises, Incorporated, 14048 Valley Boulevard, City of Industry CA 91746. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The regcontinued on page 110
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istrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/12/1997. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Kevin Hanifin. TITLE: CFO, Corp or LLC Name: Arakelian Enterprises, Incorporated. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/15/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 10/07/10, 10/14/10, 10/21/10, 10/28/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101227401 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BC CONSULTANTS; 3835 West 8th Street #406, Los Angeles, CA 90005. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) BlairElspeth White-Pinzon, 3835 West 8th Street #406, Los Angeles CA 90005. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: BlairElspeth WhitePinzon. TITLE: CEO. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/1/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/23/10, 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101344005 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CANYON CANINE DOG WALKING AND SITTING SERVICES; 348 Camillo Street, Sierra Madre, CA 91024. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Christine Leclerc, 348 Camillo Street, Sierra Madre CA 91024. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Christine Leclerc. TITLE: Owner/ Operator. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/22/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDI-
VISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10, 10/21/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101277330 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CRICKET FINGERPRINTING, 9834 Sepulveda Blvd. #108, North Hills, CA 91343. COUNTY: Los Angeles. MAILING ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT: PO Box 271724, Flower Mound TX 75027. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1. Tracy Lloyd, 3900 Grapevine Mills Pkwy #3028 , Grapevine TX 76051. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Tracy Lloyd. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 09/10/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10, 10/21/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101340007 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FOURTH FLOOR PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT; 8353 Grand View Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jeffrey C. Silver, 8353 Grand View Drive, Los Angeles CA 90046. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/01/2009. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Jeffrey C. Silver. TITLE: Founder. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/21/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious
business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 10/14/10, 10/21/10, 10/28/10, 11/04/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101308469 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRESCO FILMS; 1194 N. Holliston Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Eric Nazarian, 1194 N. Holliston Ave., Pasadena CA 91104. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Eric Nazarian. TITLE: . This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/15/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/23/10, 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101277631 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HATEL MAKE ME; 12225 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Hatel Bhakta, 12225 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk CA 90650. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Hatel Bhakta. TITLE: President. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/10/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/23/10, 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101370582 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J’ADORE FLEURS; 1443 E. Washington Blvd., #143, Pasadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jennifer Heinrich, 1443 E. Washington Blvd., #143, Pasadena CA 91104. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or
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names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Jennifer Lynn Heinrich. TITLE: President. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/27/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 10/07/15, 10/14/10, 10/21/10, 10/28/10
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 20101362468 FILING FEE $26.00 FILE NO: 20091573238 DATE FILED: 10/16/2009 Name of Business(es) LUCANATECH Street Address, City, State, Zip code 410 N. Euclid Ave. Apt 4, Pasadena CA 91101 REGISTERED OWNER(S): 1.) Luca Giacchino, 410 N. Euclid Ave. Apt 4, Pasadena CA 91101; Juliana Mancilla, 410 N. Euclid Ave. Apt 4, Pasadena CA 91101. State of Incorporation/Organization Business was conducted by Husband and Wife I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) REGISTRANTS NAMES/CORP/LLC Luca Giacchino TITLE: Registrant/Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on: 09/24/10. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ONH FILE IN MY OFFICE. DEAN C. LOGAN, LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK by: , Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10, 10/21/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101317635 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARY NOT MARTHA; 1323 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104.COUNTY: Los Angeles. Mailing Address: 1215 N. Holliston Ave., Pasadena CA 91104. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Susan W. Oberman, William S. Oberman; 1215 N. Holliston Ave., Pasadena CA 91104. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY Husband and Wife. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 27, 2010. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Susan W. Oberman. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/16/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 10/07/10, 10/14/10, 10/21/10, 10/28/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101290081 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) SERAPHINAS GIFT, 2.) LEGAL SUMS; 3511 E. Mountain View, Pasadena, CA 91107. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Mailing address, if different: 466 Foothill Blvd., #132, La Canada CA 91011. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Stephanie Summers, 3511 E. Mountain View, Pasadena CA 91107. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: September 1, 2010. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Stephanie Summers. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/14/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/23/10, 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101265305 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STARGIRL PR; 1825 Butler Ave. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90025. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Darrah Blyss Le Montree, 1825 Butler Ave. #2, Los Angeles CA 90025. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Darrah Le Montree. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/9/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10, 10/21/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101378575 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STELLAR SETTLEMENT SERVICES, 6737 Bright Ave., Suite 109, Whittier, CA 90601. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: c3195074. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Whittier Market Center, Inc., 14254 Eastridge Dr., Whittier CA 90602. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busi-
ness name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Paul Purunjian. TITLE: CEO/President, Corp or LLC Name: Whittier Market Center, Inc.. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/28/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 10/14/10, 10/21/10, 10/28/10, 11/04/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101366321 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE POOP HUNTER; 5334 Temple City Blvd. , Temple City, CA 91780. COUNTY: Los Angeles . REGISTERED OWNER(S) Joseph Ringo, 5334 Temple City Blvd., Temple City, CA 91780. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Joseph Ringo. TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 09/27/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/30/2010, 10/07/2010, 10/14/2010, 10/21/2010.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101421255 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE WORD IS OUT, 11271 Ventura Blvd., Suite 509, Studio City, CA 91604. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: . REGISTERED OWNER(S) White Stone Ministries, 11271 Ventura Blvd., Suite 509, Studio City CA 91604. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/05. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Shirley Keyes. TITLE: Secretary, Corp or LLC Name: White Stone Ministries. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 10/5/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 10/14/10, 10/21/10, 10/28/10, 11/04/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101277340 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THREE SC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 9834 Sepulveda Blvd. #108, North Hills, CA 91343. COUNTY: Los Angeles. MAILING ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT: PO Box 271724, Flower Mound TX 75027. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1. Tracy Lloyd, 3900 Grapevine Mills Pkwy #3028 , Grapevine TX 76051; 2. Andrea Francois, 9834 Sepulveda Blvd. #108, North Hills CA 91343; 3. La Quita Odomore, 6609 Capitol Hill Drive, Arlington TX 76017. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Tracy Lloyd. TITLE: Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 09/10/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10, 10/21/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20101376383 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VIZHD, 19433 San Jose Avenue, Industry, CA 91748. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 3231260. REGISTERED OWNER(S) VIZPARTS.COM INC., 19433 San Jose Avenue, Industry CA 91748. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: September 1, 2010. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Celia Tse. TITLE: Vice President, Corp or LLC Name: VIZPARTS.COM INC.. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 9/28/2010. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-
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cipal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $554,495.52 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 9/17/10 For: DSL Service Company, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 U.S. Bank National Association, Customer Service Department (949) 798-6002 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-6037342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 201937)(09/30/10, 10/07/10, 10/14/10) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 5810014 Trustee Sale No.: 71954 Loan No.: 0070211557 APN: 5828-026-029 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 04/19/2005. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 11/03/2010 at 10:00AM, FCI Lender Services, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04/26/05 Instrument # 05 0966968 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Robert M Coleman and Doris B Coleman, Husband and Wife, as Trustor PFF Bank & Trust, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a continued on page 114
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2565 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:JUAN SALAZAR, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 5/17/2007 as Instrument No. 20071202782 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:11/12/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Property Address is purported to be: 643645 CYPRESS AVENUE PASADENA, California 91103 APN #: 5726001-029 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $486,268.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 10/5/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3764572 10/14/2010, 10/21/2010, 10/28/2010 TS # CA-10-362290-VF Order # 100305790-CA-GTI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the
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799.7575 remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Jeffrey Thomas, a married man as his sole and separate property Recorded: 10/01/2007 as Instrument No. 20072250490 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; Date of Sale: 10/21/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $400,730.79 The purported property address is: 2172 Crawford Ave Altadena, CA 91001 Assessors Parcel No. 5845012-015 5845-023-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1575 Palm Beach Lakes West Palm Beach FL 33401 Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 9/27/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. This notice is sent
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for the purpose of collecting a debt. This firm is attempting to collect a debt on behalf of the holder and owner of the note. Any information obtained by or provided to this firm or the creditor will be used for that purpose. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P743162 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2010 T.S. #:02009760 LOAN #: WSC028542-D APN#: 5851015004 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED AS SHOWN BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges there on, as provided in the notes(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount ( at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be as set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of the sale. Trustor : Nenita T. Balagtas, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee : GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Trust Deed Date: 8/15/2008 Recording Date: 08/25/2008 Instrument Number : 20081529119 Book: —Page: Recorded in County: Los Angeles, State of California Date and Time of Sale: 10/21/2010 at: 10:30 AM Place of Sale : At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Estimated Sale Amount: $396,100.88 Legal Description of Property: See attached Legal As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Street Address of Property: 1815 Oakwood Street , Pasadena, CA 91104 (or Other Common Designation, if any) The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be
obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of the publication of this Notice of Sale.. Date: 9/16/2010 Guild Administration Corporation as said Trustee 9160 Gramercy Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 492-5890 By: Gail Windus, Assistant Secretary Exhibit DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1] The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to section 2923-52 or 2923-55. Dated Sep 16 2010 Guild Administration Corporation 9160 Gramercy Drive San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 4925890 By: Gail Windus, Assistant Secretary P748553 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2010 Trustee Sale No.: 20100187429731 Title Order No.: 100386793 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/27/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/08/2003 as Instrument No. 03 1936857 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: Wade Okumura, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 10/27/2010 Time of Sale: 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 121 Arlington Drive #8, Pasadena, CA 91105 APN#: 5719-022-060 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of
the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $204,588.85. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing, Inc. 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 10/02/2010 NDex West, L.L.C. may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P748626 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/2010 T.S.#CR10-1128 Other: 7742308132 A.P. Number 5330-007009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 6, 2003, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that County Records Research, Trustee Division as Trustee, or Successor Trustee, Or Substituted Trustee pursuant to the Deed Of Trust executed by Pauline Sim Recorded on 10/15/2003 as Instrument No. 03 3075952 in Book Page of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and pursuant to the Notice Of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 6/18/2010 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 10 0835551 of said Official Records, will sell on 10/22/2010 at At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA at 10:30 AM at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed Of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 294 Bonita Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $90,697.16. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a State or National Bank, a check drawn by a State or Federal Credit Union or a check drawn by a State or Federal Savings and Loan Association, Savings Association or Savings Bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this State. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: 9/22/2010 County Records Research, as said Trustee Trustee Division 4952 Warner Avenue #105 Huntington Beach, CA, 92649 Trustee’s Sale Line (714)573-1965 Fax Number (714)846-8720 Sales Website: www.priorityposting.com Phone number (714) 846-6634 By:
Kurt S. De Meire County Records Research, Trustee Div. By: P750236 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2010 TS # CA-10-372479-LL Order # 100410569-CA-GTO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Aaron T. Abdus-Shakoor, II , a married man as his sole and separate property Recorded: 02/22/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0389276 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; Date of Sale: 11/3/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $751,739.77 The purported property address is: 1928 New York Dr Altadena, CA 91001 Assessors Parcel No. 5852001-046 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1575 Palm Beach Lakes West Palm Beach FL 33401. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 10/13/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. This notice is sent for the purpose of collecting a debt.
This firm is attempting to collect a debt on behalf of the holder and owner of the note. Any information obtained by or provided to this firm or the creditor will be used for that purpose. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P751576 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2010 T.S. No. T10-63546-CA / APN: 5840015-024 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/9/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Danilo M. Amaya and Gloria A Amaya, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. C/O Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877-576-0472 Recorded 06/01/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1279256 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 10/28/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $625,784.55 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2407-2411 El Molino Avenue Altadena, CA 91001 A.P.N.: 5840-015-024 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 877-576-0472 Date: 10/7/2010 CR Title Services, Inc 1000 Technology Drive, MS314 O’Fallon MO 63368 Penny White, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that
we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P753844 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/2010 Trustee Sale No.: 20090159902788 Title Order No.: 090105575-CAMSI FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/17/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/24/2004 as Instrument No. 04 3056514 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: Michael E Landi And Virginia A Landi, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 10/27/2010 Time of Sale: 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 626 North Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107 APN#: 5750-009-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $629,345.06. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Trustee Dated: 10/1/2010 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P753899 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/2010 Trustee Sale No. CA05001438-10-1 Loan No. 1004343594 Title Order No. 100342943-CA-GTI APN 5728003-020 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/6/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/8/2010 at 10:30 AM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA MTC Financial Inc., dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/14/2004 as Instrument No. 04 1228574 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA, executed by: Tomas Solis, a married man, as his sole and separate property, as Trustor, in favor of Indymac Bank, F.S.B., A Federally Chartered
Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1007 Summit, Pasadena, CA 91103 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $361,231.44 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: 10/14/2010 MTC Financial Inc dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05001438-10-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code § 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded or the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P755791 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2010 Trustee Sale No. 13686CA Loan No. 1009180157 Title Order No. 3062916 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/3/2010 at 10:30 AM MTDS, Inc., a California Corporation DBA Meridian Trust Deed Service as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded
12/19/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 2817732 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Jae Hyun Sung, a single man, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ez Funding Corp, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $582,095.40 The Street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 79-81 North Sierra Bonita Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 APN Number: 5737-005025 See Declaration, as required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54, attached hereto and made a part hereof. California Foreclosure Prevention Act Declaration Of Compliance (California Civil Code § 2923.54(a)) The undersigned mortgage loan servicer hereby declares under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, as follows: [ ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. Therefore, the mortgage loan servicer has waited an additional 90 days before giving notice of sale as required by Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.52(a). [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. [ ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.52(a) does not apply because: [ ] The loan was not recorded between January 1, 2003 and January 1, 2008. [ ] The loan is not secured by residential real property. [ ] The loan is not secured by a first priority mortgage or deed of trust. [ ] The borrower did not occupy the property as his/her principal residence when the loan became delinquent. [ ] The loan was made, purchased or serviced by (1) a California state or local public housing agency or authority, including state or local housing finance agencies established under Division 31 of the Cal. Health & Safety Code and Chapter 6 of the Cal. Military & Veterans Code, or (2) the loan is collateral for securities purchased by any such California state or local public housing agency or authority. [ ] The borrower has surrendered the property as evidenced by either a letter confirming the surrender or delivery of the keys to the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary or authorized agent. [ ] The borrower has contracted with someone whose primary business is advising people who have decided to leave their homes on how to extend the foreclosure process and avoid their loan obligations. [ ] The borrower has filed for bankruptcy, and the bankruptcy court has not entered an order closing or dismissing the bankruptcy case or granting relief from the automatic stay. OneWest Bank, FSB By: Vicki Brizendine Attachment To Notice of Trustee’s Sale The undersigned
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. Date: 10/7/2010 MTDS, Inc., a California Corporation DBA Meridian Trust Deed Service, as Trustee Sales Line: (714) 5731965 (702) 586-4500 PRIORITYPOSTING.COM Jesse Fernandez, Foreclosure Assistant Meridian Trust Deed Service 4675 Macarthur Court Suite 1540 Newport Beach CA 92660 MTDS, Inc., a California Corporation DBA Meridian Trust Deed Service is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P756303 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2010 T.S. No.: 2010-03271 Loan No.: 6645709 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/31/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ERWIN KAHULUGAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/8/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2479081 in book —-, page —- and rerecorded on —- as —- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 11/3/2010 at 9:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West Side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Directly facing Norwalk Boulevard, 12720 Norwalk BLVD, Norwalk, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $680,035.67 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 35 North Raymond Avenue Unit 206, Pasadena, CA 91103 A.P.N.: 5723-023-031 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 9/22/2010 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210, Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 9608299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant Publish Pasadena Weekly: 10/14/2010, 10/21/2010 & 10/28/2010
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