Alvin Simon
Encyclopedia
Alvin Simon was an American
restaurateur
who played a leading role in the development and revitalization of Pasadena, California
in the 1980s. His upscale Cafe Jacoulet became Old Pasadena's celebrity hangout. Later, he owned and operated the Cal-Asian restaurant Cinnebar in Glendale, California
with chef Hisashi Yoshiara for 11 years.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
restaurateur
Restaurateur
A restaurateur is a person who opens and runs restaurants professionally. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who owns a restaurant, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of the restaurant business.-Etymology:The word...
who played a leading role in the development and revitalization of Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
in the 1980s. His upscale Cafe Jacoulet became Old Pasadena's celebrity hangout. Later, he owned and operated the Cal-Asian restaurant Cinnebar in Glendale, California
Glendale, California
Glendale is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city population is 191,719, down from 194,973 at the 2000 census. making it the third largest city in Los Angeles County and the 22nd largest city in the state of California...
with chef Hisashi Yoshiara for 11 years.