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I would like to state for the record that I am quite pleased about the incoming T. Phillips Alehouse and Grill that is slated for this lovely corner in Old Town. The city did such a great job of making this former eyesore of a corner into a lovely building that it certainly deserves a tenant, and the city could use a late night eatery such as this.

It was certainly a disappointment when Vroman’s decided against this spot, but on reflection I like this as a brewpub better. I’ve checked out the T. Phillips website with a few pics and descriptions of their sister pubs in Glendora and La Verne and it looks like a good choice.

I’ve been haunting the Wine and Cheese place for some time as I like to do “tastings” and am happy to see that this will have quite a number of microbrew beers on tap. Every once in awhile you just want to throw peanut shells on the floor and play darts.

DSC_0351, originally uploaded by ecfotos.

Cool cherry chandelier at Cherry on Top Frozen Yogurt shop.

Nu-Way Car Wash, originally uploaded by frazgo.

Nice shot of the Nu-Way car wash by Frazgo. Makes it look like candy!

Anyone wanting to get a deal on jewelry should head to Monrovia. The two largest jewelers on Myrtle Avenue are both going out of business, and there are plenty of signs posted in case you hadn’t noticed.

I stopped in Boxx Jewelers, a mainstay in old town for 87 years, and icon for the landmark street clock of the same name. Owner Jeaneane Silverman, who has been chatting with longtime clients with a box of tissues handy, says she has loved her many years of having her business in Monrovia. “I’ve been here over 25 years…and I am going to be 70 July 14th so I think I need to retire and this seemed like a good time.”

The Silvermans took over the business as the first non-family owners in 1969, so they’ve had a pretty good run. Mr. Silverman passed on in April of 2007, but there is a bench next to the clock that has been memorialized in his name. Jeaneane said she may be leaving her business behind, but she is not leaving Monrovia, and hopes to run into many of her former customers while strolling through Old Town.

Although Silverman did not speculate on why Old Towne Jewelers was closing, she did say that Walmart is now the largest jewelry retailer, and that many people prefer to purchase jewelry online.

Sunshine Boutique, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

There’s a new children’s boutique in town. I spotted this today while walking along Myrtle. It’s around the corner from Allure.

cherry on top, originally uploaded by sevenworlds16.

Yogurt toppings like crazy. Me, I’m an old-fashioned ice cream gal.

The Allure is Gone, originally uploaded by matzahgrrl.

Apparently Allure is doing well…good for them. The sign is being rennovated. Apologies for assuming the shop was going away.

The Wishing Well, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Finally a nice new business where the old pet store used to be on Old Town Monrovia.

Lunch at Garden Grill, originally uploaded by Tales of an LA Addict.

“Tales of an LA Addict” has been quite prolific lately in shooting Monrovia eateries. Here is the latest pic, of the Mediterranean Garden Grill on Foothill. Can anyone comment on the food?

Dinner at Bella Sera Trattoria, originally uploaded by Tales of an LA Addict.

I do enjoy dining outside at Bella Sera. Nice shot by “Tales of an LA Addict.”

Monrovia’s Future Vroman’s, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Locals are were finally getting the bookstore they’ve been pining for! What a nice job in renovating this former eyesore of a building.