Share: I voluntarily drove to Hot 8 Yoga and walked into their artificially heated studios three mornings in a row at the exact same time that my husband was escaping the humid heat of Ahmedabad’s streets in India, finding relief in his air-conditioned hotel room. While he’s dreading the high temperatures of his Indian business trip, back home, I’m paying to sweat. Follow:
Korean shaved ice cafe sinks sweet standards
Share: Pasadena’s food scene continues to expand its diversity with Milkie and Snowie, the first dessert shop to introduce the city to Korean shaved ice: bingsoo. Since its opening back in November 2016, Milkie and Snowie managed to surpass other Pasadena cafes that have been around for years on Yelp, and is currently the #1 Dessert Place in Pasadena. Follow:
Baseball: Where did three hours of my life go?
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: