RISING SUN denim store in Pasadena (LA) - Page 2

I'll keep Europane in mind, although for my money the best bakery in Pasadena is Lovebirds just east of lake on Colorado. Best sandwiches I've ever had, hands down, and the danishes are ridiculous. I've known the owners for years ever since they were a hole-in-the-wall in Alhambra on Main. The hours suck, and they know it, but they've had trouble getting people in there after 5. Pasadena's dead, imo, when it comes to boutique clothing. Lucille's is pretty epic considering it's a chain and for its value. Great deserts, too. Just wish the wait wasn't like Cheesecake Factory. I'm still partial to Houston's ribs, though. You just can't find anything close to beating them.

You have no idea. I'm a food junkie when it comes to anywhere near the pasadena/south pas/alhambra area. My dad lived there when I was growing up and since dudes don't cook, we always ate out. Lebanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese...you name it. If you're looking for good thai, there's a place over on main around the 7-11 where main becomes las tunas. Best drunken spaghetti, if the place still exists. Pho-79 is still good for lemon grass chicken. The list goes on... Yeah, same Lovebirds. First they were on Main, then they moved to that bank building where they are today. Have you been to Doña Rosa on Arroyo Pkwy?

Yeah, I'm in Boston right now (team with the suckiest losing streak at the moment). Is the label going to be carried at any stores here or in NYC?

Lovebirds is decent, but Europane is significantly better, both in food and atmosphere. I can't comment on the Danishes, and there are usually none at Europane, but the fig custard tart at Europane simply cannot be beat.

Marston's on Walnut is pretty decent for breakfast, but again, the wait times are ridiculous.

I'm confused. This thread is about food/denim is Pasadena... Maybe I should change the thread title.

Doña's the best "quick food" Mexican food around. Really makes places like Poquito Mas, La Salsa, etc etc look like Taco Bell. Freshly made tortillas, freshly made margaritas, a Mexican bakery...you name it. The basic idea is that you have a long list of meat options and from there you tell them if you want it as a taco, gordita, or whatnot, although they do have several really good plate specials and sandwiches. Been going there for since it first opened a few years back and it never fails. And yes, LA Guy, this is about Pasadena's food selection being better than their denim selection, at least for the time being. Never heard of Marston's but I'll give it a shot. I also recommend the Tibetan place on Holly/Fair Oaks for their lunch buffet.

My personal style whilst living in NYC was selvage denim, Dunks, Supreme tee's, an assortment of what was available in Soho and the Lower East Side, this was 3 to 5 years ago.
After being immersed in SoCal culture in my 3 short years here I've taken a great deal of inspiration from music, due to the number of easily accessible shows on a nightly basis. I live a short walk from Spaceland so I'm fortunate enough to be able to see some great bands, get drunk and climb the hill home.
My line Rokara pays homage to every great decade and sub-culture related to music and still retains a relation to everything I also like about street culture.
I made a concious descision to not overprice the line, I'm in a strong frame of mind to not pay over $200 for denim, over $150 for a hoody and so forth, I don't believe the market wil sustain those prices, the consumer is getting savvy to the brands living off of their name.
I would like to state that it is not another line offering splatter prints, eagles, hereldry and the like, there will be a few skulls because I like them, some things I will not give up!.

Web address is:

rokaralive.com


There's one picture up right now, we haven't found the right person to execute the website for us. Anyone interested?.....

If you Love Thai you can't go wrong with President's Thai, they have recently re-openend on Rosemead between Del Mar and Foothill near polo loco. Oh and the best dumpling House not in Pasadena but about 5 miles east of of Pasadena on Baldwin Ave. I think the cross street is Duarte RD. I wish I knew the name but its in Chinese. Juicy Pork Dumplings are the best in LA.

Hi Guys my 1st post here and it ends up being on food go figure.

-SRX

You're talking about Din Tai Fung dumpling house? It's good but overrated IMO. It's on Baldwin/Duarte in the same area as Life Plaza.

Man, I love me some dumplings, too. I'll keep President's Thai in mind. I'm always looking for a new place. Saladang's great for atmosphere and presentation (the food's delicious, too), but I go to Chandra when I'm looking for something simple. I miss Alhambra's super cheap chinese food. There was a place across the street from Gino's subs on Las Tunas a few years back that made tangerine chicken. I still crave that stuff nightly. Best cornflake french toast is in MY neighborhood. If you haven't been to Los Feliz' Freds 62, you haven't had french toast. I recommend the strawberry berret and ask them to cornflake it for you. I'm at spaceland often when I'm in town, too. I'll check that place out.