Monthly Archives: November 2008

Dining on a budget: Loli’s in Glendora

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Claudia Palma

By Maritza Velazquez Finally a dining experience that’s both quick AND fresh. It’s pretty hard to combine those two words when describing a restaurant, but Loli’s Fresh Mexican Grill has got it all. The family-owned and family-run eatery opened in … Continue reading →

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Jack in the Box and their bowls

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Why Jack has obsession with bowls is beyond me. Though I haven’t tried the breakfast bowl meals offering basically a breakfast burrito without the tortilla and with a spoon, I was willing to try the new Teriyaki bowls. Actually, they’re not … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Krua Thai in West Covina

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Claudia Palma

By Maritza Velazquez The Hong Kong Plaza in West Covina is home to a plethora of Asian cuisine. Whether your preference is Korean, Chinese, Indonesian or Thai, there’s a little something for everyone. In the corner of this huge Asian … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Claro’s in Covina

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Claudia Palma

By Emma Gallegos At the intersection of Italy and Americana (specifically, the intersection of Citrus and College), there’s Claro’s. The market, deli and bakery in Covina is the latest addition to the Claro’s empire that got its start in San … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Canyon City Barbeque in Azusa

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Claudia Palma

By Evelyn Barge The shortest distance between two points may be a straight line, but in the San Gabriel Valley, the quickest path to some great barbecue is a brief drive to Azusa. Passing through the main entryway at Canyon … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Casita Taco in Irwindale

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Claudia Palma

By Claudia Palma Always looking for something new to try, I decided to give the new Mexican restaurant near our office a chance. Casita Taco Mexican Grill added to its family with a new location in Irwindale, or Baldwin Park … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Gene’s Grinders in Monrovia

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Claudia Palma

By Lafayette C. Hight Jr. In different parts of the country, these sandwiches are known as hoagies, submarines, bombers, heros, wedges, cosmos, zeps, and spuckies. But in Monrovia, they’re just grinders. And Gene has a knack for making them. I’ve … Continue reading →

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