Share: Disclaimer: I’ve somehow managed to avoid writing a real life sports story for the past 2 semesters, taking the easy route and writing profile stories about coaches and feature stories on events happening during games. The following is the Lifestyle Editor’s sarcastic attempt at covering a sports game. No baseball players were harmed in the process of writing this critical review. Follow:
An o-fish-ally sweet sushi spot
Share: In a small plaza just off of Lake Avenue sits Sugarfish, a small sushi restaurant that is known for having sushi that “melts-in-your-mouth.” Follow:
Hidden gem in plain sight
Share: What I love most about Pasadena is you can walk on the boulevard of Colorado and still find new gems every weekend. There’s somehow always a clothing store, bookstore, or cafe you might have overlooked last time you were there. Follow:
Goblins, ghouls, and gremlins galore!
Share: Pasadena oozed with creatures from the black lagoon and beyond as Monsterpalooza clawed its way through the convention center last weekend. Follow:
Alexandria II: Enigma of the mystical
Share: Out of all the shops located on Lake Avenue, Alexandria II differs from the others by its mysteriousness and uniqueness. Follow:
Braise & Crumble, kind of a Big Dill
Share: A hidden gem located in Pasadena, Braise & Crumble boasts an array of delicious and perfectly cooked menu items for foodies looking for a quick bite. Follow:
Green drinks and waffles, Oh my!
Share: Up for super strong coffee and for foods you’re not sure sure should be that color, then Bambu is the place for you! Bambu is a Vietnamese inspired coffee, tea, and dessert shop that supports two locations in Alhambra and Arcadia. Follow:
The museum that’s hopped up on bunnies
Share: Pop music buzzes over the radio, but it is muffled by the stacks,cabinets, and shelves of beady little eyes looking at you from every corner. It is actually about 33,000 pairs of eyes, and they all belong to bunnies. The only place this could be normal is none other than The Bunny Museum. Follow:
Bambino’s taste buds bonanza
Share: Quite different from your many local cafes, Bambino’s cafe is a small hidden place near the 210 freeway that attracts their customers with its cheesy saucy aroma and addictive smell of pizzas. Walking inside Bambinos the atmosphere is filled with pure positive vibes. The walls have colorful wording on them that stand out to you. The background noise of classic rock adds on the tastes bud that are ready for slice of satisfaction. As you sit down the area has a bar type seating …
Pencil Cafe erases the boring from an everyday lunch
Share: A chalkboard sign with colorful script sits in the sun, with the entrance to Pencil Cafe hidden on Harkness Ave. Swinging it open and walking up the three steps to the main seating area, it’s as if you entered a charming indie apartment. A plush doll rests on the waiting area seats in front of the cashier. Rainbow string lights are pinned above a shelf of books on the wall, with abstract art reproductions in harmony with the cheery yellow paint. A mantled unicorn …