Share: Santa Anita Park was once again transformed into the largest Asian-themed night market in the country as the 626 Nightmarket celebrated its 5 year anniversary. Dozens of live performers, a vast array of asian culinary selections, and crowds as far as the eye could see were among the festivities as the 626 Nightmarket raged into the late hours of the night this past weekend. Follow:
A food and cultural gem from Armenia hidden in North Pasadena
Share: Hear the word ‘dumplings’, and one might immediately be reminded of the Asian delicacy of tender meats and soft vegetables wrapped up in clouds of soft dough. But that’s the east side of Asia. Follow:
Sizzling All Star Jazz heats up full house in Arcadia
Share: As you walk into the Arcadia Blues Club, a small and intimate venue with the lights dimmed and the walls filled with posters of famous musicians like BB King and Jimi Hendrix, tables are set right in front of the small stage for the audience to sit and watch the performers. As the venue continues to fill at 8 o’clock it is show time, and the PCC All Star Band takes the stage. Follow:
Eight years strong, Record Store Day sees another day of success
Share: 26-year-old Chad Thompson waited patiently in line at Pasadena’s own Canterbury Records, hopeful in grabbing one of the only 15,000 copies in the world of Star Wars: The Force Awakens soundtrack. This special edition vinyl is imprinted with the iconic image of the Millennium Falcon being chased by two Imperial fighters. Follow:
Canterbury Records offers vintage to modern fare
Share: As record stores find themselves dwindling in numbers, one record store manages to stay in competition with the ever-changing music industry. Follow:
Amara Coffee: Venezuelan fare with sophistication and charm
Share: The smell of coffee beans, sugary treats and delicious sandwiches permeates the air in Amara Coffee and Chocolate, the tiny shop on South Raymond Avenue in Pasadena bathed in calming brown and earth tones. By far, Amara serves some of the smoothest, nuttiest and most flavorful coffee in the PCC area. Follow:
Omoto Café: Driving in new customers
Share: Drawing customers in with a chalkboard sign outside its door featuring Darth Vader on one side and a stormtrooper on the other, the motorcycle-themed Omoto Café is a new edition to the coffee culture of Pasadena. Follow:
Mix n’ Munch: Back to the basics for breakfast or brunch
Share: Sharing a building with an antique shop and a used bookstore in South Pasadena, Mix n’ Munch stands out as a quirky alternative to restaurants in the area, serving classic comfort foods such as cereal and grilled cheese. Follow:
Tasteful fundraiser fills Rose Bowl bellies to benefit Union Station
Share: Filling the field of the Rose Bowl Stadium on Sunday, thousands gathered for the inaugural Masters of Taste food and beverage festival, and not just to fill their bellies. The festival raised funds for the Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) in Pasadena in their largest effort to date. 100 percent of the proceeds are to go directly to the nonprofit. @MastersofTaste w/ Monique #unionstatiohomelessservices #food A photo posted by Lorrie Gonzales (@lorriegonzales) on Apr 3, 2016 at 3:51pm PDT A full day …
Rediscover retro videos and vinyl at Videotheque
Share: In the heart of South Pasadena lies a hidden gem chock-full of thousands of films for movie lovers of all ages. Follow: