WHY Simply one of the best ice creams made in L.A., flavored with locally grown flowers and herbs. WHAT It’s well worth seeking out either Carmela’s off-the-hipster-track shop or its farmers’ market stands for luscious ice cream made with Clover organic cream. Salted caramel hits the apex of the creamy-meets-salty craze, and the fruit flavors, [...]
June 7, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Better-than-you’d-think cooking in a no-frills café. WHAT Owner Robert Humphreys brings his classical training (at Patina and elsewhere) to his funky, everyday café, and the result is a gift for East Pasadenans. There’s good coffee in the morning, worthwhile and affordable wines and beers at night, and one of the best burgers in Pasadena. [...]
January 20, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY First-rate house-roasted beans or coffee to drink on-site in a spacious, peaceful setting. WHAT Can’t find a seat at Jones? Then head to this fine coffeehouse, which also roasts its own beans (they’re excellent) and has a lot more room to hang out than its west Pasadena competitor. Founded by Fuller Seminary folks, it [...]
December 7, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY A great market east of Hollywood. WHAT This popular market on the edge of Victory Park offers Harry’s Berries, Bill’s Bees (honeys), ABC Rhubarb (herbs and greens), Two Peas in a Pod (super sweet sugar snaps, shelling beans, cauliflower, berries),and Mike Taylor (spring and Maui onions, tomatoes, nasturtiums). Good flowers, too. Stop by the [...]
November 13, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY When the ‘cue zealots start debating who does it best, Robin’s usually ranks among the finest. WHAT There’s Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap, a kitschy Americana décor and a swell lineup of side dishes (blueberry cornbread, pecan cole slaw) but those are just supporting players to the deservedly popular meats, smoked over mesquite and [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY A place to join the regulars and settle in for hours with newspaper or laptop. Often-worthwhile music on weekend nights. WHAT This hidden gem is a Craftsman cottage suffused with Zen-like beauty and calm. Comfy sofas, tree-shaded patio tables and a menu that includes tasty crèpes. WHO Art students, hookah smokers on the side [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY The Kobe burger, made with American Kobe beef, smoked mozzarella, caramelized onion, tomato, mixed greens and herb mayo on a ciabatta bun, attracts burger buffs from as far away as Woodland Hills. WHAT This born-in-1952 fast-food institution has been spiffed up for a new era, with gleaming tile and shiny tables. The food is [...]
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