Monthly Archives: June 2009

Dining on a budget: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in WC

By Eric Terrazas I love the taste of barbecue! Every time I see the letters “BBQ” my eyes widen to the size of globes. Since childhood, I’ve enjoyed many kinds of barbecue, including Korean and several American variations. Another barbecue … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Bean Sprouts Vegetarian in Arcadia

By Evelyn Barge I’ve been known to develop strange food obsessions. Jellied cranberry sauce, at any time of year. Cheetos-brand bacon-cheddar crackers, which are less about cheese and more about a cheddar-flavored paste substance. Cottage cheese and sliced black olives … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Hunan Chilli King in San Gabriel

By Emma Gallegos By now, I’ve memorized the tics of the best restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley.  Sure, the best restaurants don’t have to be tucked away in unassuming strip malls with the kind of signage that necessitates illegal … Continue reading

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Mini mission for buffalo ranch chicken sandwiches

After my sliders and mini sirloin burgers post yesterday, my boyfriend surprised me with an order of the mini buffalo ranch chicken sandwiches from Jack in the Box when I got home. And I didn’t have to mention anything to … Continue reading

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Sliders anyone?

Whether it’s because of the current economic downturn or more people favoring smaller meals to super-sized ones, many fast-food chains are adding smaller, quick and less-pricier items to their menus. MINI MANIA To add to their mini-sirloin burger craze, Jack in … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Pho 2007 in Rowland Heights

I fell in love with banh mi sandwiches after I first tasted them at Xa Vietnamese Grill restaurant in Irwindale. But sadly, Xa Vietnamese closed months ago and has left me longing for those tasty French Vietnamese sandwiches. So I … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Koba Tofu Grill in Diamond Bar

By Maritza Velazquez Tofu. The first words that probably come to mind are bland and flavorless.   But this healthy protein-packed food is not just for die-hard vegetarians. Nor does it have to be merely a meat substitute.  At Koba Tofu Grill … Continue reading

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Portobello Mushroom Six Dollar Burger

The new Portobello Mushroom Six Dollar Burger at Carls Jr. is pretty awesome. If you like a nice thick 100 percent Black Angus beef patty smothered in mushrooms, then this burger is for you. I’m partial to Swiss cheese, so … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Los Gueros in Monrovia

By Lafayette C. Hight Jr. The best way for a restaurant to develop a following is to wow you within the first few minutes of sitting down at your table. I had such an experience at Los Gueros last week … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Manny’s El Loco in Covina

By Eric Terrazas As a lifelong enthusiast of Mexican food, I am always on the lookout for eateries that serve good Mexican cuisine. One place I decided to sample was Manny’s El Loco in Covina, which I had never visited … Continue reading

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