Monthly Archives: December 2008

Dining on a budget: China Islamic in Rosemead

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Claudia Palma

By Emma Gallegos I was initially interested in Chinese Muslim food as a curiosity. I knew there was a sizeable population of Muslims in China (China stretching pretty far west and the Islamic empire stretching pretty far east at one … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Lisa’s Coffee Shop in Covina

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Lisa’s Coffee Shop catches my eye often, when I travel east on San Bernardino Road to an assignment or have lunch somewhere else. I was in the mood for a warm American dish and decided to satisfy my curiosity for … Continue reading →

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It’s tamale time!

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Claudia Palma

It’s that time of the year, where tamale making is in full swing and if you haven’t put your order in for yours, you might have an option. I decided to give the El Pollo Loco tamale plate a try … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Chang Thai Bistro in Monrovia

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Claudia Palma

By Lafayette C. Hight Jr. I love soups – during all seasons of the year – but for me, especially during autumn and winter, there’s nothing more satisfying than a boiling pot of the good stuff on a cool afternoon … Continue reading →

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Dining on a budget: Town Sent in Covina

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Claudia Palma

By Eric Terrazas You can never go wrong with a tasty Chinese food dish. As a lifelong fan of Chinese food, I have visited several different eateries over the years. One of my favorite Chinese food places is Town Sent, … Continue reading →

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