Little Flower Cafe's Christine Moore dead: Influential candymaker was 62

Little Flower Cafe's Christine Moore dead: Influential candymaker was 62

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Key Points:

  • Christine Moore, a beloved Southern California baker and cafe owner, passed away at 62 from cardiac arrest caused by heart arrhythmia, leaving behind three children.
  • Originally from Maplewood, New Jersey, Moore pursued her passion for baking after a life-changing trip to Paris, apprenticing under master pâtissiers before establishing herself in the Los Angeles food scene.
  • She founded the popular Little Flower cafe and bakery in Pasadena in 2007 and later opened Lincoln, a restaurant that helped revitalize the Altadena-Pasadena border food district before closing during the pandemic.
  • Known for her warmth, generosity, and community spirit, Moore supported local writers, nurtured friendships, and was affectionately called a "Fairy Godmother