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SECTION B AROUND life community ALHAMBRA seniors / health PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE dining / entertainment APRIL 2016 auto / real estate After the Salsa Contest, join everyone for a Cantina Crawl and visit the various bars and cantinas on Main Street. Downtown Alhambra offers Salsa Contest, Cantina Crawl to celebrate Cinco de Mayo The Alhambra Downtown Association will be submitted no later than April 29. present a Salsa Contest and Cantina Crawl on “After the competition, everyone is invited to Thursday, May 5, at the fountain area between Love- join the second annual Cantina Crawl,” said birds Cafe, 10 S. First St., and the Utilities Depart- Amanda Pacheco, event producer. “ Participants ment, 68 S. First St., in honor of Cinco de Mayo. will visit various bars and cantinas on Main Street Contestants in the Salsa Contest can submit their where we will mingle, order from the bars, and favorite red or green chili salsas. Prizes will be given dance. Last year was lots of fun, and I am excited Students listen as an Atherton resident performs a skit. to the top three entries. There is no fee to enter the to see new and old faces again this year.” competition. For more information, residents may e-mail Atherton residents fete Applications are available at the Chamber of [email protected], or phone the Commerce, 104 S. First St., or by e-mailing Alhambra Chamber of Commerce at 626-282- Dr. Seuss’s birthday [email protected]. The applications must 8481. with Northrup students BY ANTONIO GONZALES Atherton resident John Eby and Angela Lee, direc- The sign inside of Izakaya tor of Community Outreach and Marketing, organized Akatora is reminiscent of some- a morning of engaging literary activities for Northrup School second- and third-grade students in collabora- thing one might find on a fishing tion with Atherton senior residents to celebrate Dr. boat. The sign is symbolic of the Seuss’s birthday. restaurant’s devotion to providing The event began with Atherton resident Ron Banes food that is truly authentic and performing a rhyming introductory skit composed by excellent. Mr. Eby, which set the tone of the celebration. Mr. Banes read aloud the skit with passion and grace. After a spir- ited applause, numerous Atherton seniors read a variety of Dr. Seuss books to groups of students. Izakaya Akatora offers Japanese delicacies Other activities included composing rhyming poetry and drawing art in Dr. Seuss resembling Dr. Seuss’ style and playing a game of Moose on the Loose, where resi- in a locale known for Chinese cuisine dent Ruth Singleterry read aloud Green Eggs and Ham, BY ADRIANA MAESTAS while students ate actual green-colored eggs and ham. ocated at 115 W. Main St. in Alhambra, Izakaya Akatora offers modern high-end Japanese “The students had a wonderful time and experienced robata style grilling in addition to traditional sushi favorites. Dream Magazine named Izakaya that our senior citizens have a great deal to offer our LAkatora the “Best Asian Cuisine in the San Gabriel Valley” in its August 2015 edition. Izakaya schools and community,” third-grade teacher Valorie Akatora is distinguishing itself with superior quality Japanese food and excellent service in a city that is Uribe said. largely known for its Chinese restaurants. Children walked away with their very own hard cover “We have a great sushi bar with a master chef, which really isn’t something that a lot of Japanese Dr. Seuss book of choice. Northrup students and staff restaurants in the area are focused on,” said Nick Lin, the principal owner of Izakaya Akatora. “ We also were overwhelmed with the generosity of the Atherton source from the most premium distributors. We use the highest grade of fish and prime cuts of meat. We residents and staff. Donations from residents were col- lected for this special event. use high burning coals that make a difference in our grilled items.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2B CONTINUED ON PAGE 2B PAGE 2B COMMUNITY / AROUND ALHAMBRA 3/2016 Restaurant Review Izakaya Akatora – Japanese cuisine prepared for those who want the best CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B the classic varieties that range from $6 When I visited Izakaya Akatora, I was to $17. able to sample yellowtail sushi, blue fin There are also assorted sashimi plates tuna with foie gras, and robata skewers and sushi plates that provide a sample of ribeye and pork belly. The sushi was of different pieces of fish that could in- extremely fresh. The blue fin tuna with clude shrimp, tuna, yellowtail, albacore, foie gras (duck liver) is a specialty item salmon, and mackerel. that melts in your mouth. And the meat The restaurant serves more than 36 skewers were perfectly tender and fla- different bottles of premium sake in a vorful. range of prices, and there is a happy hour every day from 5 to 7 p.m. Happy hour Izakaya Akatora has specialty boards Nick Lin is the principal owner of Izakaya Akatora that change daily depending upon the specials include drinks, hand rolls, sushi, fish and meat selection. The restaurant tempura, and chicken robata skewers; does not freeze the meat. happy hour foods start at $3 per item. Customers wanting to experience a Beer is also available. special treat may make a reservation for For businesses and organizations that are inter- omakase, a meal made up of the chef’s ested in a private party, Izakaya Akatora hosts pri- selections. For $100 per person, you will vate parties as long as the customer is willing to buy experience a premium sushi experience. out the restaurant. Izakaya Akatora has hosted events The sushi chefs will shop for the items for USC and for companies in Alhambra. to serve that day, which is why reserva- Lunch hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon- tions are required. Diners may also or- day through Friday. Lunch is not served on the week- der omakase at $150 or $200 per per- ends. During the week, the dinner hours are from 5 son depending upon the quantity de- p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and din- sired. ner Friday and Saturday is from 5 p.m. to midnight. For those looking for typical hand For more information, contact the restaurant at rolls, cut rolls, and specialty roles, 626-943-7872, or visit the Web site at http:// Izakaya Akatora has them covered with akatorala.com/. Tasty grilled pork belly and ribeye robata. Atherton residents celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with Northrup School students CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B Ms. Lee presented Principal Colman-Hsu with a special edition Free safe deposit box for one year. After 12 months, the annual safe deposit fee is $35. copy of Oh, the Places You’ll Go dedicated to all of the students at Northrup School. Third-grade teacher Sue Hao concluded, “The field 711 W. Valley Blvd., Suite 100 • Alhambra, CA 91803 • 626.576.8810 trip was extremely enjoyable. The students loved the skit, writing their own poems, and eating green eggs and ham. They could not *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective as of 12/01/2015 and is subject to change without notice. The advertised APY wait to go home and read their new Dr. Seuss books.” is guaranteed for six months after the date of opening. In addition to the $500 opening deposit requirement, a checking Not only was the experience enjoyable for the students, but the account must be maintained to earn the advanced APY. Rates are compounded monthly and paid on the entire balance in the account. Fees may reduce earnings if the average minimum daily balance of $500 is not maintained. This APY offer is Atherton residents thought highly of the day as well. When asked available to Los Angeles residents only. about the celebration, Angela Lee of Atherton replied, “What a great day! The credit goes to some wonderful Atherton residents and staff members. I know Atherton is looking forward to many more such MEMBER FDIC sterlingbank.com times in the days and years ahead.” 4/2016 SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 3B Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features Knowing when to move to a senior living community BY DENNIS MCFADDEN retirement years by spending several maintain a fulfilling healthy lifestyle . RETIRED PRESIDENT/CEO months at a time in foreign countries. We aim to stay fit, physically, mentally, ATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES They had recently completed enjoying sig- and spiritually.” Whether you are a senior, or the child nificant months in at least a half dozen Of course, unlike Doug and Martha, of one, the importance of careful consid- spots in Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, some are not looking for an active lifestyle. eration and decision making about how and Asia where Doug was engaged in short They are making a move for reasons of to spend the last decades of life cannot be term ministry projects. Home ownership immediate need and may be in a bit of a overestimated. Too many people live as if was unnecessary baggage, but that did not hurry. Perhaps a family member displays not taking the time to decide today may mean that they were ready to commit to evidence of wandering, sundowning (agi- be acceptable because there will always be becoming part of the Atherton commu- tated behavior later in the day), aggres- ample opportunity in which to consider nity. sive actions and attitudes, escalating care the alternatives tomorrow. They truly be- Now, several years after moving to needs, or has been stresssing out the part lieve that there will always be opportuni- Atherton, Doug’s Facebook posts overflow time care giver(s) who come into the ties when the “proper time comes” when with pictures and videos of activities, home, or has serious home safety issues.