JOHN AAROE GROUP PASADENA

ericaswanson — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:26:23 +0000

John Aaroe Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with strategic locations in Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Sherman Oaks, Pasadena and Downtown Los Angeles. Because the greater Los Angeles area has varying neighborhood personalities, John Aaroe has established these core offices to practice localized real estate. The real estate company believes neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and the agents know their communities well.
Just like the other offices, the Pasadena office offers the location, support and facilities that real estate professionals need to be successful. Located in Old Town, John Aaroe Pasadena is right in the center of the hustle and bustle of the city. The agents at John Aaroe know that Pasadena is an ever evolving city that is richly cultured and filled with wonderful history and take pride in selling real estate with a forward thinking company, in such a wonderful part of Los Angeles County.
The agents at John Aaroe Pasadena are fortunate to be led by Gus Ruelas, who has a history as one of the San Gabriel Valley’s top producing real estate agents. He now brings his extensive experience to John Aaroe Group as branch manager of the new Pasadena office.

Ramiro Rivas & Erica Swanson
John Aaroe Group. 40 W. Green Street, Pasadena, California 91105
626-497-4606 | Info@RivasEstates.com

Jack Huang and His Mini-Empire in Old Town Pasadena

Ramiro Rivas — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:06:24 +0000

A former aerospace engineer, Jack Huang now reigns as the pioneer in the sophisticated and cosmopolitan night life that now defines Old Town Pasadena. Starting off with the highly successful Wok n’ Roll, the restaurateur now owns some of the most talked about hot spots in Old Town, which include Villa Sorriso, at the western edge of Old Town, the new ixTapa at the eastern edge, and BarCelona right smack dab in the center of everything.

Jack Huang has obviously gotten the job of restaurateur down right. All three of his establishments have booked up tables during dinner, a line-up at the bars, and packed dance floors on the weekend. Each place is consistently filled with the smell of gourmet cuisine and music in the air that is guaranteed to get you on the dance floor.

Villa Sorriso 168 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena. 626-793-2233

BarCelona 46 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena 626-405-1000

ix Tapa Cantina 119 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena 626-304-1000

ERICA SWANSON-RIVAS & ASSOCIATES
818-257-1054

Erica@RivasEstates.com

TERRA BELLA PASADENA, NEW CONSTRUCTION LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS

Ramiro Rivas — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:13:18 +0000

The Terra Bella are Pasadena new construction luxury condos at Cordova Street and Marengo Avenue. With a completion date scheduled for October of 2010, the Terra Bella new construction project will offer 28 single level luxury condominiums, built by developer, Legendary Developments LLC, and currently listed with The Ratliff Team of Podley Realtors. Another local high end condominium complex built by Legendary Developments is Sabine, which is located on South Lake Avenue.

ERICA SWANSON-RIVAS & ASSOCIATES
818-257-1054

Erica@RivasEstates.com

The Terra Bella condos will primarily range around 2,200 square feet per unit, with the penthouse unit at 3400 square feet, with one commercial unit at ground level. Each unit will offer hardwood floors and Viking appliances in addition to many other high quality interior finishings.

Building amenities at Terra Bella Pasadena include a rooftop pool, spa, cabanas, outdoor fireplaces, a bbq area, and a fitness center. The Terra Bella condos are centrally located to shopping, dining, and nightlife entertainment, in close proximity to Old Town Pasadena, The Paseo Colorado, and the Pasadena Convention Center.

Terra Bella. 155 Cordova Street, Pasadena, California 91101

The 28 unit project of luxury condos in Pasadena is nearing it’s completions date, with it’s grand opening planned for late March. No expense was spared at the new construction project. All of the finishings in each unit are of the finest quality materials, with marble countertops in the bathrooms and kitchens, travertine floors, rich, dark wood cabinetry, spa tubs in each master bathroom, and Viking Appliances in each kitchen.

14 of the interior of the units are finished with a tradional design in a style called transitional, and the other half having finishings that are modern in design, with streamline cabinetry and fixtures. Eight of the units are equipped with a steam room/shower, and the entire building has access to the impressive roof top, which offers outdoor fireplaces, pergolas, a built-in outdoor kitchen with Viking Barbeque, pool, spa, and modern fitness room. Listed with Podley Realtors and built by Legendary Developers LLC.

The Terra Bella Pasadena. 155 Cordova Street, Pasadena 91101

BEDS	BATHS	UNIT SIZE	PRICE
2	2	1569-2081	$895,000-$1,269,000
3	2.5	2126-2344	$1,299,000-$1,525,000
3	3.5	3949	$2,850,000 Penthouse

ERICA SWANSON – RIVAS & ASSOCIATES
818-257-1054

SITAR INDIAN CUISINE, PASADENA

ericaswanson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:57:25 +0000

If you are seeking Indian cuisine in the Crown City, Sitar Indian cuisine is a great Pasadena Indian restaurant to go to dine, featuring authentic Northern Indian dishes. With an affordable lunch and dinner menu, Sitar offers a weekly lunch buffet Monday-Friday from 11:00am-4:30pm and a Champagne brunch on Saturdays and Sundays that are also from 11-4:30pm.

Sitar Indian Cuisine offers a richly-varied menu of fresh, natural ingredients, traditional, whole-some sauces and flavorful spices. In a vibrant setting, it is one of the Pasadena restaurants that serves food that is natural and freshly-prepared daily on the premises with no additives or preservatives.

If you are looking for Pasadena banquet halls, Sitar also offers a full service banquet facilty that seats approximately 250 guests. The hall, which is adjacent to the restaurant, accomodates events such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, business conferences, etc. If needed Sitar provides full, extensive planning options to personalize any event, from valet parking, to in-house lighting, djs, red carpet set up, dance performances, live music, furniture rentals, and much more.

Sitar Indian Cuisine. 618 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA (626) 449-5954
www.sitarindiancuisine.com Hours: Sunday-Thurs. 11am-10pm. Fri & Sat. 11am-11pm.

ERICA SWANSON

RIVAS & ASSOCIATES

Pasadena Tournament of Roses

ericaswanson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:11:30 +0000

The Tournament of Roses was started in 1890 as a way to advertise Southern California’s sunny, year-round weather. Pasadena began booming at the turn into the 20th century. The idea of having a flower festival in the middle of winter shows outsiders that Pasadena offers such a temperate climate.
The first Tournament of Roses was attended by 2,000 people. Estimates conducted by The Tournament of Roses and the Pasadena Police Department showed an attendance of 700,000, with 1 million visitors to Pasadena during the week of the parade, for 2009.
The 121st Tournament of Roses will take place on Friday, January 1st. This years Rose Queen is Natalie Innocenzi from Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. Following the Pasadena Rose Parade will be the 96th Rose Bowl game; a match-up of the two top college football teams in the nation. Starting at 8am at Orange Grove Blvd, the 23 groups of assembled bands, horse units, and floats will take approximately 2.5 hrs to pass across the 5 1/2 route.

Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop, Pasadena

ericaswanson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:08:34 +0000

Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop in Old Town Pasadena has everything you need for your sugar fix! You can also find cool novelties, prank items, baseball cards, and other neat things you would dream to find in a candy shop.
Rocket Fizz | 111 W. Green Street, Pasadena, CA | 626-449-7632

Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA

ericaswanson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:37:39 +0000

Established in 1903, the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting the welfare of all domestic and non-domestic animals in serving the cities of Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada Flintridge, Sierra Madre, Arcadia and Glendale. The Pasadena Humane Society provides services that include animal control, investigation of animal neglect and cruelty, licensing for La Canada and Arcadia, adoptions, pet behavior training classes, and humane education.
Pet Adoption Services: Most people know the Pasadena Humane Society for its adoption services, which justifiably is not made to be an easy process for those looking to adopt a pet. PHS wants to ensure that each animal they take into their facilities will be placed into the best permanent homes and require steps that include an application, an interview regarding experience with animals, and a visitation with the potential animal to be adopted. With the current state of our economy and the upsurge of foreclosed homes in the residential communities there have been an increased number of pets being given up by owners affected by the market. The Humane Society has responded by strengthening their efforts and increasing their outreach programs for pet adoptions.
Animal Cruelty Investigation and Disaster Relief: Just as notable as their adoption services is the work that the Humane Society does with animal control which includes cruelty investigation and prosecution, as well as wildlife assistance. Extending beyond the local communities, the Pasadena Humane Society has provided aid nationally for catastrophes and natural disasters in which domestic and wild animals lives are at risk.
Please Spay and Nueter your pets!

Pasadena Humane Society | 361 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena Ca 91105 | 626-792-7151 www.pasadenahumane.org

PASADENA’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

ericaswanson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:25:40 +0000

Pasadena’s General Plan was written based on seven guiding principles, which affirm the values of our community. One is not more important than another; they are all relevant and work together. Created through a process of community input, they were adopted in 1994.

1. Growth will be targeted to serve community needs and enhance the quality of life.
2. Change will be harmonized to preserve Pasadena’s historic character and environment.
3. Economic vitality will be promoted to provide jobs, services, revenues and opportunities.
4. Pasadena will be promoted as a healthy family community.
5. Pasadena will be a city where people can circulate without cars.
6. Pasadena will be promoted as a cultural, scientific, corporate, entertainment and educational center for the region.
7. Community participation will be a permanent part of achieving a greater city.

PASADENA HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO

ericaswanson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:16:08 +0000

The Pasadena Fitness Expo is a free event for health and fitness enthusiasts to see the best of what our regional retailers and professionals have to offer. With exclusive discounts, not-to-be missed offers, and great prizes the Pasadena Fitness Expo offers something for people of all ages.

Pasadena Health and Fitness Expo. Brookside Golf Club | 1133 Rosemont Ave, Pasadena 91103 | www.PasadenaFitExpo.com

Pasadena’s Metro Gold Line

ericaswanson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:12:07 +0000

The Metro Gold Line, light rail, spans 13.7 miles linking the Sierra Madre Villa station in East Pasadena through to the Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. There is six Gold Line stations within Pasadena, which include The Fillmore station, The Del Mar station, Memorial Park station in Old Town Pasadena, Lake Avenue, Allen, and the Sierra Madre Villa Station.
The Metro Gold Line hours of operation are from 3:35 am until midnight every day.

View the complete Metro System Map for Los Angeles