Our Favorite Tradespeople
Here are the people we rely on to get the job done. We share them with you on one condition: We accept no responsibility for the quality of their work, or the quality of your personal relationship. Just know that we love ‘em. And that they did not pay to get listed here.
Aesthetician
Karen Cazares, Tranquility, 818.790.9701
Cable/Phone Wiring/Networking
Axcel Communications, 818.423.9099
Carpenter
Don Hamilton, 818.314.5986
Electrician
Michael Sizer, 626.355.8742
Gardener
Richard Frausto & Sons, 626.796.8314
Louis Martinez, 626.797.8028
General contractor
Mike Zenzola, 626.914.2550
Handyman
Steve’s Home Maintenance, 626.797.0271
Junk Hauler
Reggie at Goodbye Junk, 800.407.6662
Landscape Contractor
Brian Johnson Landscape, 626.806.6673
Manicurist
Rex Nails, 2667 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.793.9192
Mechanic
All models- Gene’s Automotive Service (Jerry),
Eagle Rock, 323.256.9193
American cars- Crescenta Valley Ford Specialists (Dennis Cann),
La Crescenta, 818.248.8711
Subaru- Suby Specialties (Steve Courtice),
Monrovia, 626.358.4235, www.subyspecialties.com
Tires- B & D Auto Center, Altadena, 626.797.0848, www.banddautocenter.com
Volvo & Mercedes- Independent Volvo Service (Vartkes Azazian),
Pasadena, 626.796.5460
Painter
Peter Carpenter, 213.225.8012
Joe Edmonds, 626.794.4163
Kevin Rohde, 626.227.5741
Plumber
Doug Kutruff (for smaller jobs), 626.793.0461
Keithly Plumbing (for big jobs), 626.449.0387
Pool guy
Rick Jenkins, 626.287.8521
Tom Pike, 626.791.0574
Roofer
Campagna Roofing, 626.398.1302
Devon Roofers, 626.796.6996
Seamstress
Laurel’s, 626.355.3280
Upholsterer
Lynnette Adams, 626.398.6317
Our Favorite Artisans
One’s life is all the richer for knowing a good bookbinder or furniture maker, don’t you think?
Bookbinder
Alice Vaughan, 626.794.1330
Cabinet and furniture maker
Stranger Furniture (William Stranger), 626.405.0927, www.strangerfurniture.com Sustainable, organic, modern furniture and cabinetry
Caterer
Besides the caterers in Hometown Pasadena the book, we love:
Mary Pat Brandmeyer Catering, 626.791.5400
Jennie Cook’s, A Catering Company, 310.815.8273
Chef
Chefs 4 Your Life, 626.584.4084, www.chefs4yourlife.com
French instructor
Alliance Francaise de Pasadena, 626.683.3774, www.afdepasadena.org
Graphic designer
Barkely Design Office, 323.661.9845
Denton Design Associates, 626.792.7141
Pfeiffer Design, 626.794.2963, www.pfeifferdesign.net
Interior, landscape and architectural designer
Lenkin Design (Heather Lenkin), 626.441.6655, www.lenkindesign.com
Letterpress printer
Leslie Prussia Design, 626.403.4594
Letterpress announcements, invitations & stationery
Painter
Lynne McDaniel, 626.794.5500, www.lynnemcdaniel.com
A fine artist who also does commissioned paintings, murals and trompe l’oeil
Photographer
Jennifer Cheung & Steven Nilsson, 323.342.9458, www.stevennilsson.com
Specializing in homes, gardens, food and portraiture
Paul Click, 909.596.3113, www.clickstopphotography.com
Specializing in portraits, events, sports, travel and landscapes
Web designer
Katharine Hillseth & Paul Forney, 323.224.8414
www.nationallosangeles.com, www.paulforneydesign.com
Our Favorite Professionals
Once again, we accept no responsibility for the work done by the professionals who follow. We just think they’re great.
Acupuncturist/herbalist
Simin Yang, Pasadena, 626.487.6014
Architect (residential)
Barbara Bestor, 323.666.9399
Kajer Architects (Georgie Kajer), 626.795.6880, www.kajerarchitects.com
Chiropractor
Family Chiropractic Center, South Pasadena, 626.441.4888
Michael Miller, Pasadena, 626.864.0800
Tom Sawyer, La Canada, 818.952.7173
Dentist
James Angelos, Pasadena, 626.795.7765
Ronald Estrada & Jack Hamilton, San Marino, 626.793.6662
Natalie Hogue, Glendale, 818.246.2544
Kenneth Yamanaka, South Pasadena, 626.799.4187
Internist
George Jung, Pasadena, 626.792.2166
Joe Pachorek, Pasadena, 626.795.4223
Joy Weissman, Pasadena, 626.795.5808
OB/GYN
Roseline Dauphin-Baptiste, Pasadena & Burbank, 626.796.9114
Brenda Smith, South Pasadena, 626.792.4747
Organizer
Sally Miller, 626.578.1620
Orthodontist
Milton Chan, Pasadena, 626.449.5826
Robert Hambleton, Pasadena, 626.795.0634
Pediatrician
Jennifer Hartstein, Glendale Pediatrics, 818.246.7260, www.glendalepediatrics.com
Veterinarian
Crown City Veterinary, Pasadena, 626.296.1001, www.crowncityveterinary.com
Foothill Veterinary Hospital, Pasadena, 626.792.1187, www.foothillvet.com
TLC Pet Medical Center (24-hour emergency; can handle unusual animals, like iguanas and guinea pigs), 626.441.8555, www.tlcvet.com
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