Monthly Archives: March 2008

Disappointment at Euro Pane

Posted on March 28, 2008 by esther

I may hear a lot of complaints later, but I have to say this: I bought a mini carrot cake from Euro Pane in Pasadena today, and it wasn’t very good. It was dry. Because carrot cake is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Souplantation discount

Posted on March 27, 2008 by esther

During a recent visit to Souplantation, I found out that the restaurant no longer accepts AAA cards for a 10% off your meal! BOO. A few days later, I got this coupon in my e-mail Inbox. It expires at the … Continue reading →

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Super Bionicos in Baldwin Park

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Dining on a budget: Craving a fresh lunch one day, I decided to go Super. Super Bionicos in Baldwin Park is a little shop along a small strip mall on Ramona Boulevard that offers a variety of fresh fruit items, … Continue reading →

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Microwaved miso soup

Posted on March 20, 2008 by esther

A few weeks ago, I went to Sushiya, a Japanese restaurant in the Eastern portion of Pasadena. According to a few reviews I read on Yelp!, it sounded like a decent place to go. And it was. The sushi chefs … Continue reading →

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Scale is important

Posted on March 18, 2008 by esther

For comparison, here’s a photo my friend looking at the crab. It really is that big.

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Huge crabs!

Posted on March 18, 2008 by esther

I saw these HUGE crabs at NBC Seafood in Monterey Park. The main body of the crab looked like it was 6 to 8 inches long. The entire crab must be at least 1 1/2 to 2 feet! Anyone know … Continue reading →

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No more macaroni grilling

Posted on March 17, 2008 by esther

Daily Bulletin columnist David Allen writes about the closure of the Romano’s Macaroni Grill in Rancho Cucamonga because of slow sales. He mentions that the West Covina location is closing for the same reason. I was surprised. You would think … Continue reading →

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Vermin in Japanese restaurant

Posted on March 14, 2008 by esther

When a restaurant gets shut down by the Health Department, it’s not only embarrassing for the restaurant owners/managers, it’s also embarrassing for its customers. On Thursday, Bishamon, a Japanese restaurant in downtown Covina, had this sign on the front door. … Continue reading →

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7-Eleven – thank Heaven?

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Going by a small poll take by me, people are split about eating food made at 7-Eleven stores. Some may be ashamed for some reason I don’t understand, to admit they do while others may not even dare to try … Continue reading →

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Anjo, anyone?

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Anytime someone in the news room mentions Anjo, we get all flurried. We love this place that’s situated on the border of West Covina and Baldwin Park. They have everything from sushi to udon and it’s always fresh. This little restaurant (when I … Continue reading →

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