Monthly Archives: July 2009

West Covina’s 5C’s Louisiana Seafood to close

A New Orleans-style Cajun and Creole restaurant in West Covina will close its doors Sunday after nearly four decades in business in the Los Angeles area. Family-owned 5C’s Louisiana Seafood restaurant has served the region in various locations since 1971. … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Beijing Cuisine Garden in WC

By Emma Gallegos If it’s lunch hour, my coworkers and I are probably at Hong Kong Plaza in West Covina, even though the plaza has gotten emptier and emptier over the course of the year. It’s been a trying year … Continue reading

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Subway’s new Orchard Chicken Salad sandwich

Since it was only $5 for a foot-long for a limited time only, I thought I would give Subway another chance by trying its new Orchard Chicken Salad sandwich. It’s like a Waldorf salad with cubed pieces of cooked chicken, cranberries, … Continue reading

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Quizno’s Bullets to go!

At only $3 a pop, I tried a few of the five varieties available of Quizno’s Bullets, which are the same offerings for the $4 foot-long Torpedoes. I’m not big on turkey but I thought I would give the Pesto Turkey … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Tortas Sinaloa in Baldwin Park

By Claudia S. Palma I’ve passed by Tortas Sinaloa plenty of times as I drive through Baldwin Park and it always catches my eye, mainly because of the name. My mom and many of my family are from Sinaloa, Mexico. … Continue reading

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KFC Fill-Up Box

I gave Kentucky Fried Chicken a shot first in my exploration of the $5 lunch wars. First off I was mistaken, I thought the $5 Fill-Up Box came with two pieces of its grilled chicken, a side and biscuit and … Continue reading

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The $5 lunch wars

With the economic recession not looking to drastically improve any time soon, many people are keeping their wallets tight and looking to get more bang for their buck. Many restaurants and fast-food chains are taking note and lowering their prices … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Arigato Japanese Restaurant in Azusa

By Amanda Newfield, Correspondent Arigato Japanese Restaurant in Azusa was delightfully satisfying in the most Japanese way, even if I nearly missed the restaurant as I drove up Azusa Avenue. The face of the venue is nothing special, with a … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Cafe Verona in Diamond Bar

By Maritza Velazquez Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But for me, it’s almost nonexistent. I enjoy my sleep and I’m not willing to wake up even a few minutes earlier to prepare myself some eggs or … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Rolling Sushi in Duarte

By Lafayette C. Hight, Jr. A couple of things threw me for a loop when I walked into Rolling Sushi in Duarte. First were the high-boy tables and chairs, which are typically found in any type of casual-dining establishment other … Continue reading

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