Monthly Archives: April 2008

Ballpark food

Posted on April 30, 2008 by esther

Check out the fan survey on the best ballparks in Sports Illustrated. In the food category, Angel Stadium ranks at No. 10 and Dodger Stadium is No. 13. 

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Food prices on the rise

Posted on April 29, 2008 by esther

The cost of food is rising, have you noticed? A couple of weeks ago, we published a database of the cost of grocery items at different stories. Check it out.

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Dining on a budget – Orchid Thai Cuisine

Posted on April 28, 2008 by esther

By Kevin Felt Orchid Thai Cuisine in Arcadia wouldn’t be out of place in the trendy malls dotting the landscape of modern Bangkok. As we thumbed through the long menu, filled with traditional Thai foods and a limited selection of … Continue reading →

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Sir, there’s a fly on my salad

Posted on April 23, 2008 by esther

I can’t stand the idea of bugs, flies, spiders or any sort of insect near me, much less in my food. Fortunately or unfortunately, diners have no clue and no control of what goes on inside the kitchens of most … Continue reading →

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Sakura Ichi

Posted on April 22, 2008 by esther

Power lunch, dinner date, happy hour. I tried out Sakura Ichi in Pomona a couple of weeks ago after a few recommendations. It’s a beautiful restaurant in downtown Pomona with good service and pretty good Japanese food. The inside of … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Start with the specials

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Daniel

Dining at a new restaurant can be confusing, even overwhelming. With more than 100 different items on most menus, ordering the right dish is like picking the winning lottery number or guessing the exact number of jelly beans in a … Continue reading →

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Red Brick Pizza no more

Posted on April 10, 2008 by esther

Two locations of Red Brick Pizza in the East San Gabriel Valley have closed recently, and I can only guess why. There was one location at the Lakes in West Covina, close to Edward’s movie theaters, and another in Covina … Continue reading →

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Pike Place Roast

Posted on April 9, 2008 by esther

What do you think of Starbucks’ Pike Place Roast? Is it as good as anticipated? Do you think it’s better than some of their other blends? My short view – Pike Place Roast is light, nutty and smooth. Starbucks must … Continue reading →

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Strawberries ‘n Cream Pie

Posted on April 8, 2008 by esther

Sometimes, it’s all about compromise. Some people like fruit pies — apple, cherry, strawberry. And other people prefer cream pies — banana cream, coconut cream, custard. This pie is a great compromise. I’ll start from the bottom layer:- Graham cracker … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Unexpected delicacies at Vons Supermarket

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Daniel

Rarely does one get convenience and quality: Its usually one or the other. However, at the Vons supermarket in Glendora, I found that these two traits have apparently united at the deli counter. As a former Azusa Pacific University student, … Continue reading →

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