Share: In the busy streets on Colorado Boulevard and Fair Oaks Avenue, lies an underground bar that successfully recreates an atmosphere of the dark ages during the medieval times. Rathskeller, a German word for a town hall basement bar, is the name of the tavern located under the German beer hall, Der Wolfskopf. Rathskeller has become a great location for many locals to enjoy some rare German brews and uniquely crafted specialty cocktails. Follow:
Petty tribute: Heartbroken over this heartbreaker
Share: The beginning of October was a tragedy for many of us. The day after the horrible mass shooting in Las Vegas, we lost one of the most famous American rock artist, Thomas Earl Petty, better known as Tom Petty. Petty was an artist that has moved many people in the world, from those who knew his music well, to those who simply heard of his music. Follow:
‘Justice League’ is basically a ‘B’ rated Avengers
Share: In mid November, “Justice League” finally premiered on the big screen and I was able to catch an early set that morning. With some of DC’s top heroes, this film has brought an interesting team of old and new heroes in a collaboration to save the world. Follow:
Thor Ragnarok: Lightning fast action and tons of fun
Share: The long awaited Marvel thriller “Thor: Ragnarok” delivered, hammering the box office with a fierce, thunderous strike, making up for most of the rubbish released during the summer. Follow:
Lukewarm over Melt It!
Share: It was a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon and while I didn’t find grilled cheesus, I did find a limit to my waistband at Melt It!, Pasadena’s self-proclaimed “Grilled Cheese Co.” Follow:
Voodoo Doughnuts cast a spell on me
Share: “Good things come in pink boxes” boasts the pink neon sign atop City Walk’s Voodoo Doughnuts. Inside the four pink walls, as I admired the revolving case of donuts in a sugar- induced trance, I realized a sign had never read so true. Follow:
‘Coco’ brings real Mexican culture to the big screen
Share: Pixar’s 19th feature animated film “Coco” hit cinemas late October in Mexico and audience reactions were outstandingly positive. It quickly became the #1 film in the country because of its beautiful representation of Mexican heritage, and it was very much needed specially during the current political climate in which President Donald Trump targets Mexicans as being rapists and drug dealers. Now that it has debuted in the United States this past Wednesday, I could understand why this Disney Pixar masterpiece, directed by Lee Unkrich …
Cafe De Leche: Instagram-worthy coffee isn’t worth the price
Share: Do people really care about the taste of coffee at their local hipster coffee shop, or do they want instagrammable aesthetics? Well, Café de Leche located in Altadena is definitely only worthy for your instagram posts. Entering the coffee shop the overpowering smell of their jalapeño cheese bagel consumed my nose, and I’m not quite sure how I liked that. I resumed to observe the small space, appreciating the tranquil blue walls and lounge area; you’ll feel as if you’ve walked into a friend’s …
Niall Horan flickers a new sound in debut album
Share: Following the release of his hit singles, “This Town” and “Slow Hands,” singer/songwriter Niall Horan is set to release his debut solo LP on Friday, October 20. While he was the first member to release a solo single following the departure of former band member Zayn Malik, Horan is the third former member of One Direction to release a solo album since the band went on hiatus in late 2016. He is signed to Capitol Records and is currently on his Flicker Sessions tour …
SlutWalk: Walking Away Stigmas
Share: In the beginning of October on Sunday morning, hundreds of people marched in Los Angeles to protest slut shaming, victim blaming and gender inequality at the third annual Amber Rose Slutwalk. Follow: