UnHipLA » Uncategorized http://unhipla.com Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:50:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Cat Without a Tail, Lost in Temple City http://unhipla.com/2011/07/26/cat-without-a-tail-lost-in-temple-city/ http://unhipla.com/2011/07/26/cat-without-a-tail-lost-in-temple-city/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:49:05 +0000 UnHipLA http://unhipla.com/?p=434

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@ Chefs Center in Pasadena for the Friday Food Fair.  The line was actually longer than this.  Sigh.

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@ Chefs Center in Pasadena for the Friday Food Fair.  The line was actually longer than this.  Sigh.

]]> http://unhipla.com/2011/07/09/grilled-cheese-truck-line/feed/ 0 Friday Night Food Fair Fun in Pasadena http://unhipla.com/2011/07/08/friday-night-food-fair-fun-in-pasadenaa/ http://unhipla.com/2011/07/08/friday-night-food-fair-fun-in-pasadenaa/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:38:13 +0000 UnHipLA http://unhipla.com/?p=387 Last Friday I checked out the Food Fair and Artisanal Marketplace at the Chefs Center in Pasadena.  I really went because I needed another samosa roll fix from Ma Jasmin’s.  (Tip – the samosa rolls are $1 less at the Alhambra Farmer’s Market on Sunday.)  I also ate a delicious chocolate chip cookie called The [...]]]> Last Friday I checked out the Food Fair and Artisanal Marketplace at the Chefs Center in Pasadena.  I really went because I needed another samosa roll fix from Ma Jasmin’s.  (Tip – the samosa rolls are $1 less at the Alhambra Farmer’s Market on Sunday.)  I also ate a delicious chocolate chip cookie called The Holy Grail.  This cookie was so large that I only ate part of it and refrigerated it for the next day.  The chilled cookie was perhaps even more delicious the next day.

Tons of people came out for the Food Fair.  Lines grew long and it was hot, but still it was a fun outing and I recommend this as a lovely way to kick off the weekend with your friends.  The Center has picnic tables outside and cooler indoor seating.  It’s also fun to look around their kitchens.  The Chefs Center helps people launch their food business dreams.  Many of the artisanal vendors gave out tasty samples – jams, cupcakes, sweets.  The only downside – other than the crowds – is the price.  The trucks charge restaurant prices – yes, I know these gourmet trucks need to make money – but why charge a restaurant price when there is no restaurant overhead?   Cut us some slack and take a buck or so off the price.  I think people who pay $7 for a banh mi are crazy.  Nevertheless, I probably will mosey on out for tomorrow’s fair to grab a grilled cheese sandwich.  Friday’s trucks will be:

> Slammin’ Sliders (menu)

> KO Tacos (menu)

> Flying Pig (menu)

> Coolhaus (menu)

> Grilled Cheese (menu)

> Greasy Wiener (menu)

Check out the Chefs Center site for more details.

The Food Fairs run till October 2011 and are on Fridays from 6-9 pm.  Parking is on the street.   45 N. San Gabriel Boulevard at Colorado in Pasadena.

Here are pics from last Friday’s fair (7/1/11):

Indian food truck Argentine Cuisine Display about the Chefs Center Inside where there is A/C Commercial kitchen to rent The Holy Grail Crowds Artisan booths IMAG0885 ]]> http://unhipla.com/2011/07/08/friday-night-food-fair-fun-in-pasadenaa/feed/ 0 Nicki, Lost Maltese in San Gabriel http://unhipla.com/2011/07/03/lost-dog-in-san-gabriel-2/ http://unhipla.com/2011/07/03/lost-dog-in-san-gabriel-2/#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:40:04 +0000 UnHipLA http://unhipla.com/2011/07/03/lost-dog-in-san-gabriel-2/

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]]> http://unhipla.com/2011/07/03/lost-dog-in-san-gabriel-2/feed/ 0 Ma Jasmin’s http://unhipla.com/2011/06/29/ma-jasmins/ http://unhipla.com/2011/06/29/ma-jasmins/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:51:49 +0000 UnHipLA http://unhipla.com/?p=376 After reading about Ma Jasmin’s on Wandering Chopsticks’ Twitter feed, I knew I had to try it. Here they are below at the Alhambra Farmer’s Market, Sundays from 8:30 am to 1 pm.  I loved their samosa rolls – the spinach and cheddar was delicious globs of Indian spinach and good ol’ cheddar wrapped like [...]]]> After reading about Ma Jasmin’s on Wandering Chopsticks’ Twitter feed, I knew I had to try it. Here they are below at the Alhambra Farmer’s Market, Sundays from 8:30 am to 1 pm.  I loved their samosa rolls – the spinach and cheddar was delicious globs of Indian spinach and good ol’ cheddar wrapped like an eggroll – a great combo!   The beef and potato samosa roll was also quite tasty.  I should have taken a picture of the rolls opened but I couldn’t control myself after one bite and inhaled them both.  I read on other blogs that Ma Jasmin’s is British Indian food.  I loooved loooved it and will be back to try their whole menu.  In fact, I found out that they participate in the Chef’s Center’s Friday Food Fair in Pasadena.  Can’t wait for my next fix!

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]]> http://unhipla.com/2011/06/29/ma-jasmins/feed/ 0 It’s been awhile… http://unhipla.com/2011/06/20/its-been-awhile/ http://unhipla.com/2011/06/20/its-been-awhile/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:28:26 +0000 UnHipLA http://unhipla.com/?p=352 …but I’m back!  I shall quietly resume my posting duties.  Figuring out how to blog again is like trying to drive a rental car.  Things are just a little off.  Now exactly, how I do I post up things again?

Anyhow, my absence was caused by the demands of work.  I am a public school teacher [...]]]> …but I’m back!  I shall quietly resume my posting duties.  Figuring out how to blog again is like trying to drive a rental car.  Things are just a little off.  Now exactly, how I do I post up things again?

Anyhow, my absence was caused by the demands of work.  I am a public school teacher by day. But now I’m freeeeeeeee!  And the fall looks pretty good for me too as teaching has become much easier.  So, methinks blogging shall become part of my life again.   :)

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]]> http://unhipla.com/2009/11/15/moca-free-for-a-week-almost/feed/ 0 UnHipLA is on hiatus http://unhipla.com/2009/08/19/hiatus/ http://unhipla.com/2009/08/19/hiatus/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:52:53 +0000 UnHipLA http://unhipla.com/2009/08/19/unhipla-is-on-a-break/ I’ve been on a very very long break. I apologize to my readers. Please follow www.twitter.com/unhipla for some sporadic bits of fun.  As always, please rifle through my archives.  

Also, thanks to my sister for my blog makeover.  I’m out shopping for new blog clothes now.

]]> I’ve been on a very very long break. I apologize to my readers. Please follow www.twitter.com/unhipla for some sporadic bits of fun.  As always, please rifle through my archives.  

Also, thanks to my sister for my blog makeover.  I’m out shopping for new blog clothes now.

]]> http://unhipla.com/2009/08/19/hiatus/feed/ 3 Dead Celebrity Tributes http://unhipla.com/2009/08/06/dead-celebrity-tributes/ http://unhipla.com/2009/08/06/dead-celebrity-tributes/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:24:21 +0000 UnHipLA http://unhipla.com/?p=341 Bummed about John Hughes and Michael Jackson?  Get your feelings out at the Pretty in Pink outdoor movie screening and PROM on August 8 (suggested donation $10) and the Michael Jackson Tribute Show on August 14 (free).

http://hollywoodoutdoorcinema.com/2009/06/lebowski-fest/

http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/michael-jackson-tribute-concert/michael-jackson-tribute-show.html

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http://hollywoodoutdoorcinema.com/2009/06/lebowski-fest/

http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/michael-jackson-tribute-concert/michael-jackson-tribute-show.html

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