By Brianna Chu and Tom Williams Copper Still Grill’s charming pub-esque exterior houses a warm and open space on the interior. The first thing likely to catch your eye is the distinctive and eye-catching copper bar top clearly showcasing their copper theme. Given that owner Steve Kwan has owned and run bars before, such as…
By Emily G. Peters When a 100-year-old bar came on the Pasadena market in 2015, future White Horse Lounge owner Yan Agaev knew it was meant to be his. “I walked into the restaurant and thought, ‘Why is nothing here? It’s gorgeous!’” said Agaev. In May of that year, White Horse Lounge opened its doors,…
By Emily G. Peters Walking up to Magnolia House in Pasadena has its own allure: a hideaway not immediately recognizable as a converted home. Comfortably situated outside the hectic Old Town orbit, the lounge offers something owners Chris and John Bicos saw lacking in the area: comfort, craveable food, and cocktails all within walking distance…
