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Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen is  located at 738 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena. (Lydia Chang and Doanh Dao)

Restaurant Review: Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen

Lydia Chang and Doanh Dao February 21, 2025

Stepping into Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen feels like an escape from the bustling Old Town Pasadena, where you’re cocooned with an exotic aroma of herbs and spices. Renowned for its bold and vibrant...

The Valentine's Day menu board in Cena.

Valentine’s Day Recipes That You Can Make in the Dorms

Lydia Chang and Doanh Dao February 14, 2025

It’s Valentine's Day! Love is in the air, and nothing emphasizes “love” more than homemade treats to share with friends and loved ones, from chocolate-covered strawberries to oreo chocolate pudding....

Thanksgiving lunch in Cena.

Thanksgiving at EF

Kira Marie, Reporter December 10, 2024

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it’s a cherished tradition that has evolved over centuries. From the Pilgrims' first feast in 1621 to modern celebrations filed with food, football, and family,...

Inside Millie's Cafe (Zuzanna Zawadzka and Malwina Jarmuz)

Millie’s Cafe: A Neighborhood Restaurant Serving Up Options for Every Taste

Zuzanna Zawadzka and Malwina Jarmuz November 15, 2024

Millie's Cafe is a standout spot that combines the charm of a neighborhood cafe with a menu full of options for everyone. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by a lively, bustling vibe, filled...

Student delivery orders at the front gate.

Ordering Out at EF

Ai Hiruma, Reporter November 1, 2024

At EF Academy Pasadena, many student have food delivered to campus in addition to eating in Cena dining hall. In a survey conducted by The International Changemaker, sixteen students shared their ordering...

Courtesy of Tasty Yerevan via yelp.com

A Culinary Gem: Tasty Erewan’s Armenian Delights in Pasadena

Nikolai Molchanov, Reporter April 24, 2024

Tasty Yerevan, located at 1802 E Washington Blvd, invites food enthusiasts with its variety of Armenian cuisine. Tasty Yerevan effortlessly blends modern sophistication with a nod to Armenian roots, featuring...

The Açaí Bar is located on N Hill Avenue, Pasadena. November 3rd 2023. Photographed by Lou Malard.

Açaí Bar Offers a Healthy Choice on a Hot Day

Jimmy Tsai, Reporter November 30, 2023

Less than a 10-minute walk from the EF Campus, the Açaí Bar offers a healthy choice to replace the unhealthy ice cream that students can pick up from the student store. Unlike competitors, Açaí...

Lavender & Honey Business at Washington Boulevard. Friday 3 November 2023. Photograph by Gaspar Cosmen Suarez.

A VISIT TO LAVENDER & HONEY IN WASHINGTON BOULEVARD

Nikolai Molchanov and Gaspar Cosmen November 10, 2023

Lavender & Honey is a small cafe located on Washington Boulevard in Pasadena, just two blocks from EF Academy. The location opened around 2012, and it has been a local favorite for over a decade. Their...

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