March-April 2021
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Editor’s Note From Pasadena Magazine’s New Editor, Samantha Brooks
It’s our goal that you notice our strive to cover a diverse mix of people and places, while always staying true to our core beliefs that these pages are meant to support and celebrate our wonderful city.
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Pasadena’s New Mayor, Victor M. Gordo, Shares His Perspectives.
Pasadena is not just diverse in race and ethnicity, but also diverse in how people have arrived. They bring unique backgrounds and history.
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Vintage Electric Bikes Marry Classic Lines With Contemporary Power
Vintage Electric’s latest throttle electric bike carries on the brand’s tradition of marrying classic lines with contemporary power.
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Transform Your Dreams into Reality By Chisel & Tool
CHISEL & TOOL is serving the residential and commercial needs of Southern California communities with the utmost integrity.
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Pasadena Magazine – Read the March/April 2021 Issue Online!
Check out the March-April 2021 issue of Pasadena Magazine!
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10 Local Secondhand Boutiques for Sustainable Shopping
Shop these second-hand boutiques, consignment stores, and flea markets in Pasadena for unique items and one-of-kind finds.
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Tour The Langham Huntington’s Recently Renovated Picture Bridge
A historic landmark constructed in the early 1900s by architect Myron Hunt, with scenes of California painted on the bridge’s gables.
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Black/Veteran-Owned Sailor’s Brew Coffee Launches in Pasadena
The Black-owned, veteran-owned label’s eponymous moniker also serves as a metaphor for navigating life’s challenges.
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Good Luck Wine Shop Brings Natural Wines From Farm to Bottle
Good Luck Wine Shop founders Adam and Kate Vourvoulis have created an approachable space for casual wine drinkers and serious ones.
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This Reusable Water Bottle Has a Hidden Barista-Approved Cup
The Hitch bottle is a full-size, BPA-free reusable water bottle with a removable “barista approved” cup hidden inside.
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Quick Bites and Food News in Pasadena
From Pivots to new openings, here’s what’s happening around town.
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Ghiaia Brings “Made in Italy” Cashmere to Burlington Arcade
Ghiaia has perfectly plush, perfectly cut cashmere sweaters that will last for decades to come.
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Local Activities, Programs and More For Pasadena Families
From a children’s clothing line, a program that teaches junior farmers how to grow, prepare, and nourish their own food and more.
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“My Pasadena” by Acclaimed Fashion Photographer Yu Tsai
“I love that Pasadena has grown into an incredible metropolitan city, but I can still find a hole-in-the-wall dumpling restaurant.”
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“Modernism Mecca” is Underway With Palm Springs Modernism Week
Now, more than ever, architecture aficionados are heading to the desert.
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Essay: Pandemic Year Lets Pasadena Parents Make Startling Discovery With Daughter
“In a year that could have counted as a loss, we found the missing piece for our daughter.”
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When the Re-purposing of Textile Samples Yields Beautiful Results
ReWeave L.A. upcycles beautiful textile samples into a line of one-of-a-kind home goods and ready-to-wear pieces.
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Interior Designer Creates Mijenta, a Fine, Sustainable Tequila
It took an interior designer to create Mijenta, a fine, sustainable tequila—and it is truly a work of art.
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How Tennis Has Become a Calming Sport For Adulthood
Through the pandemic, tennis remains a safe reason to get outdoors, work out, and stay social while socially distancing.
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The Best of What’s New in Palm Springs
From renovated lodgings to newly opened dining and retail, here’s our insider’s guide for what to discover and explore.
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When it comes to investing in your future, ask the experts
John Odell, CFP of Arroyo Investment Group Capital Research and Consulting shares what to look for when searching for an investment advisor.
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Experience Luxury With Nature at Mexico’s Mandarina Resort
At Mexico’s lowest-density resort, blending in with and experiencing nature is the true luxury.
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Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, a Customized Experience For Body and Mind
At Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, getting healthy is a fully customized, holistic experience for both body and mind.
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LA-based Altyr Helps Clients Relax, Recenter, and Recharge
LA-based wellness concierge Altyr is offering both virtual and in-home services designed to help clients relax, recenter, and recharge.
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Skincare During the Pandemic, Advice From a Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Nancy Samolitis, board-certified dermatologist from Facile Dermatology + Boutique answers our questions about at-home skincare.
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Meal Kit Delivery Service That’s Good For You and Good For the Planet
Green Chef is a USDA-certified organic meal kit delivery service that uses organic and sustainably sourced ingredients.
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On the Market: Two Stunning Homes in Pasadena and San Marino
These two local properties in Pasadena and San Marino are worth a look.
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Vacation Homes For Sale That Are True Dream Escapes
Explore these vacation homes in Maui, Los Cabos, Utah, and Healdsburg that offer all the very best in a home away from home.
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Q&A With Design and Real Estate Expert Carmine Sabatella
This Pasadena native and star of HGTV’s new show Inside Out shares tips, insights, and experience.
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Julia Child’s Childhood Home Re-imagined For a Modern Family
Built in 1911 by architect Reginald D. Johnson, the 5,070-square-foot Beaux Arts–style home is where the legendary Julia Child grew up.
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Pasadena Restaurants and Chefs and What They’re Up To
Pasadena restaurants and chefs have pivoted, evolved, and persevered through the pandemic. Here’s how they’ve sustained.
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How Local Pasadena Restaurants Are Serving Up Eggs
There’s more to this longtime favorite than breakfast.
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Five Plug-in Hybrids That Are Redefining Automotive Design
Here’s a glance at five efficient models produced by a diversified group of automotive brands.
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Pasadena Top Attorneys 2021
With our Annual TOP ATTORNEYS Guide we hope to help you out, and make choosing a lawyer easier if you should find yourself in need.
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Women of Pasadena
For our annual Women of Pasadena feature, we linked up some of our favorite local women who are tied to the community by either residence or profession—and definitely spirit.
