Monthly Archives: January 2008

$3.99 Pizza Co. in West Covina

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Dining on a Budget: With one of the most exciting weekends in football season coming up – Super Bowl XLII – many folks are thinking the same thing:What to eat during the big game? For an inexpensive and quick meal … Continue reading →

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New tostadas at Del Taco

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Claudia Palma

On my way back to the office today, it was getting close to lunch time and I was coming up on the nearest Del Taco at the edge of Baldwin Park, off of Ramona Boulevard. I decided to stop in … Continue reading →

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Flatbread Sammies from Quiznos

Posted on January 29, 2008 by esther

I’ve lost count of the times I’ve seen commercials for the two new Sammies from Quiznos, and this morning I knew I had to try one of these $2 sandwiches. After tasting the balsamic chicken and the Angus steak sammies, … Continue reading →

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Din Tai Fung Dumpling House in Arcadia

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Dining on a budget: I’ve come to the realization that dining on a budget and local Chinese cuisine are often at odds with each other. Take Din Tai Fung Dumpling House in Arcadia, which recently opened a second location on … Continue reading →

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DINING ON A BUDGET

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Claudia Palma

As some of you have noticed, the recent postings here are of dining reviews. These reviews are from a rotating list of reporters from our weekly Highlanders, that we also put in print. The Highlanders have decided to start this … Continue reading →

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Mr. Pollo in West Covina

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Through my most recent dining experience, it’s come to my attention that “Peruvian food” is synonymous with “a whole lot of chicken.” The vessel for this realization was Mr. Pollo, a Peruvian restaurant in West Covina that does chicken in … Continue reading →

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Sample the world’s cuisine in one city

Posted on January 23, 2008 by esther

I thought I’d post restaurant reviews that Lafayette Hight (staff writer and classic car aficionado) wrote for The Rose magazine. An adventurous spirit is the only passport needed to experience the many cuisines of the world that can be found … Continue reading →

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La Tolteca in Azusa

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Claudia Palma

When it comes to dining on a budget, few segments of the population do it better than college students. But Affordable Eating 101 doesnt have to mean a menu of ramen noodles and stale cereal. Just follow the traffic from … Continue reading →

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