Tag Archive: Pasadena

Pasadena: Korean BBQ at Gaon

  Following a concert, we wanted to stay local but I really wanted Korean food. I had wanted to try Gaon for a while, hoping it would be a good spot since I… Continue reading

2011 Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon Recap

  I was asked to help judge this year’s Luxury Chocolate Salon a few weeks back. After judging cupcakes and cocktails, I had decided I rather judge cocktails— believing I’m just too darn… Continue reading

Pasadena: Return to 1886 Bar

  About a month and half ago I tried out 1886 Bar for the first time. I didn’t have any food and wanted to return check out the bar menu. Since I love… Continue reading

LA Street Food Fest 2011 Recap

The second Summer Tasting of the LA Street Food Fest returned to the Rose Bowl this past Saturday. After producing two spectacular street food fests last year, organizers thoughtfully tweaked this year’s fest… Continue reading

Pasadena: 1886 Bar

  Being an Eastsider, it’s hard to explain why I haven’t gone to 1886 at the Raymond until recently. I checked in around last Fall after the Bols Genever Punch Crawl with Marcos… Continue reading

Pasadena: Vertical Bistro

  After the Motopony concert last Saturday at One Colorado, we popped around the corner to Vertical Wine Bistro. I’ve gone in before for wine flights but have never tried the food. I… Continue reading

Pasadena: Yujean Kang’s

Yujean Kang’s in Pasadena is an institution. I’ve been hearing about this Chinese restaurant for years. It’s been in Pasadena for 20 years and I finally made my way over to Old Town… Continue reading

Pasadena: Lunch at Daisy Mint

I often get asked what is my favorite restaurant which is a very difficult question for me to answer. Not because there aren’t a lot of great restaurants, in fact it’s quite the… Continue reading

Pasadena: O2 Sushi

Whenever I hear about a new sushi place in Pasadena, I cautiously approach it. I have had my heart broken so many times in Pasadena. The closest I’ve come to decent sushi is… Continue reading