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TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE JOINS ART WEEKEND AND CELEBRATES THE ART OF FOOD! 

Saturday, October 13th | 11:00am - 4:00pm
On Saturday, October 13th, the South Lake Business Association, co-sponsored by Hurst/Harrigan Associates and Real Food Daily, will present the 4th Annual "Taste of South Lake". 

 

Guests can enjoy mouth-watering offerings from the restaurants of South Lake Avenue, prizes, a special live cooking demo, a beer and wine garden and live music performances by Jessica Fichot, Quetzal Guerrero, Dustbowl Revival and La Santa Cecilia.    

 

This FREE outdoor food and wine festival will be held at the Corporate Center Pasadena located at 251 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena and offers: 

For more information:

 

 

The South Lake Business Association's monthly newsletter is a source of information and news for business and property owners within the South Lake Avenue Business District, the City of Pasadena, and residential communities.  We are currently accepting submissions for the October 2012 newsletter.  If you are a South Lake Avenue business or property owner and would like to participate in the newsletter, please email your submission to slba@southlakeavenue.org by September 20th.

  
Enjoy!
  
The South Lake Business Association
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION 
  
Phase I of the South Lake Streetscape Improvement Project is complete and entailed plant, irrigation and electrical upgrades to the street medians on South Lake Avenue.  The installation of upgraded street furniture such as benches and trash receptacles is also now complete. 

 

The next phase of improvements consists of repainting street light and traffic light poles.  The start date for the project is September 18, 2012 with a completion date of November 21, 2012.  For details, please view the Notice of Construction.

NEW ON THE BLOCK!  

Togo's | 854 E. Green Street | 626-844-9299 

September 13th | 11:00am - 2:00pm

Join Togo's for their special grand opening event! View Printable Coupon and Event Information!

 

Togo's was founded in 1971 by a young college student with a large appetite and little money looking to make sandwiches the way he liked them - big, made to order and stuffed with the freshest ingredients.  Keeping in the spirit of the original, Togo's serves made to order sandwiches stuffed with fresh ingredients on artisan breads, delicious salads, wraps and soups!

  

For more information on Togo's Eateries Inc., please visit Togo's.

NEW ON THE BLOCK! 
Massetti Caffe Mobile | 251 S. Lake Avenue | 626-319-4550


Stop by Massetti Caffe Mobile located at 251 S. Lake and enjoy Italian style espresso based drinks, pastries, sandwiches and specialty bottled drinks and sodas.

 

For more information, please visit Massetti Caffe Mobile.   

CELEBRATE GRANDPARENTS WEEK!

Pottery Barn Kids | 511 S. Lake Avenue | 626-405-1743

  

Grandparents Day is September 9th!  Pottery Barn Kids will be celebrating all week with special activities, story time events, workshops and more. Bring the kids to draw a special picture or write a letter for Grandma or Grandpa.  
 

 

  • All week long!  Grandparents Letter-Writing Station
  • Tuesday, September 4th | 11:00am - Grandparents Story Time
  • Wednesday, September 5th | 3:00pmGifts for Grandkids 101: How to select the perfect gift
  • Friday, September 7th | 11:00am - Home Away from Home: Creating spaces in your home for the grandkids

All events are FREE!  For more information, please visit Pottery Barn Kids.

WINE PAIRING AT TRATTORIA NEAPOLIS! 
336 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-3000

 
September 26th | 7:00pm

Trattoria Neapolis Chef Bryant Wigger, Wine Director Diego Meraviglia and legendary Italian wine maker Antinori will present a multi-course wine pairing menu for one night only in the Trattoria Neapolis upstairs Wine Room on Wednesday, September 26th at 7:00pm.  Limited to the first 25 customers.  Reservations currently being accepted at 626-792-3000.

 

At the Wine Dinner Cervaro della Salla will be served, the only white wine to receive the prestigious "3 Bicchieri" from Gambero Rosso 20 years in a row and Tignanello, the first Super Tuscan ever created, still one of the most famous and one of the best.  A raffle will also be held for an extended personalized tour and tasting at Antinori's Napa Valley winery Antica.

 

For more information, please call Trattoria Neapolis at 626-792-3000 or view Event Details

LE PETIT VENDOME'S NEW LOCATION! 
Le Petit Vendome | 102 S. Lake Avenue | 626-396-9234


Le Petit Vendome Wine & Spirits organized a move to its new location on South Lake Avenue.  The store was temporarily closed as the move was coordinated, but customers are assured to enjoy the same shopping and tasting experience at the new store to be located at 102 South Lake Avenue. 

For more information such as store hours and private wine tasting, please visit Le Petit Vendome.
 

PEET'S COFFEE HAS A NEW LOOK! 
605 S. Lake Avenue | 626-795-7413 

 

Peet's Coffee & Tea on South Lake recently underwent a remodel and has a new look!  It's a great time to visit the store and grab a cup of coffee with friends and family!  Peet's also now offers a new Moroccan Mint tea - a green tea with peppermint and spearmint!


For more information, please visit Peet's Coffee & Tea.

DREAMY SHEETS! 
Contessa Italian Home Collection  | 380 S. Lake Avenue #101 | 626-744-0252

 

Pamper yourself with soft, personalized and custom made sheets made in Florence and offered by Contessa Italian Home Collection.  There are plenty of colors to choose from, finishing touches to personalize them with, and the Heavenly Sleep is assured!  Order now and have them delivered just in time for the holidays!

  

Ready for a little extra snuggling? How about the ultimate Cashmere blanket available also in the king size version, and with many beautiful colors to choose from.  Hand knitted of course, and nothing says Merry Christmas better than that!

 

For more information, please visit Contessa Italian Home Collection.

SIP-TEMBER ON SOUTH LAKE!

Take the SIP-tember cocktail bracket challenge and vote for your favorite cocktail.  Magnolia Lounge and Green Street Restaurant are participating in the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce's 6-week long celebration of the cocktail.  Through September 27th, Magnolia Lounge and Green Street Restaurant will serve cocktails that will be paired against each other in competition.  

 
For more information, please visit Pasadena Restaurant Week

SHOPPERS LANE PARKING UPDATES

 

Daily permits for Shoppers Lane with in/out privileges are now available for sale at the City of Pasadena's Parking Office.  The office hours are 7:30am-5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm Wednesday, 7:30am-4:00pm Friday.  The office is located at 221 E. Walnut, Suite #199.  Permits are $75 for a pack of 25 permits. Individual permits are $5 each.  

 

For more information, please contact the City of Pasadena Parking Office.

SOUTH LAKE FARMERS MARKET! 
Corporate Center Pasadena | 251 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-5161


Tuesdays | 10:00am - 2:00pm

FREE 1 Hour Parking With Purchase
251 S. Lake Avenue
Where you can enjoy, Local Farmers, Fresh Vegetables, Artisanal and Crusty Breads, Fresh Seafood, Tamales, Kabobs, Beautiful Bouquets of Fresh Flowers, Organic Citrus and Stone Fruits, Dried Fruits and Nuts, Hand Made Pies, Mediterranean Delicacies, Crepes, Handmade and Green Gifts and Crafts, Kettle Corn, BBQ and more!

For more information, please view Printable Flyer or visit www.southlakeavenue.org

SEPT 11: BUSINESS RESOURCE MIXER 
The City of Pasadena Small Business Workshops

 

September 11, 2012 | 8:00am - 10:00am

The City of Pasadena offers monthly seminars for small business owners, managers, and sales staff at no cost. 
  
For more information, please call 626-744-4660.
ASSOCIATION MEETINGS 
 

MONTHLY MEETING

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 | 8:00am - 10:00am
Corporate Center Pasadena
251 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 500, Pasadena - View Map!

For more information regarding upcoming meetings, please visit www.southlakeavenue.org.

*Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please visit www.southlakeavenue.org for updates.
 FEATURED SPACE! 
Interested in opening your business in the South Lake Avenue Business District?  The South Lake Business Association can help!  Every month, we'll be featuring an available listing in our newsletter.
  
Location of Featured Space:
805 E. Green Street, Pasadena - View Information and Map!
Got News?  October 2012 e-Newsletter submissions due by September 20th and accepted on a first come first serve basis.  Subject to availability.
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