Alvin Simon

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Alvin Simon (1928-Feb 23, 2010 in Mount Washington, California) was an American restaurateur who played a leading role in the development and revitalization of Pasadena, California in the 1980s.[1][2] His upscale Cafe Jacoulet became Old Pasadena's celebrity hangout.[3] Later, he owned and operated the Cal-Asian restaurant Cinnabar in Glendale, California with chef Hisashi Yoshiara for 11 years.[4][5][6]

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  1. ^ Noland, Claire. Alvin Simon dies at 82; owner of premier L.A.-area restaurants, Los Angeles Times, March 14, 2010
  2. ^ Ruth Reichl, Restaurants Better Red, Los Angeles Times, May 16, 1993
  3. ^ "Old Town Pasadena, Los Angeles Times, October 4, 1988
  4. ^ Noland, Claire. Alvin Simon dies at 82; owner of premier L.A.-area restaurants, Los Angeles Times, March 14, 2010
  5. ^ Laurie Ochoa, Pan-Asian Fare Tops Cinnabar Bill, Los Angeles Times Feb 28, 1993
  6. ^ "A Rich Ore of Flavorful Cuisine, March 12, 1993, Daily News of Los Angeles