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Goodbye Tampopo Ramen

Last week, I visited Tampopo Ramen, a Japanese restaurant in the food court-like Plaza Walk building in Rowland Heights. Last night, I happened to wander by the area again and saw a sign in front of the restaurant that announced … Continue reading

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Dining on a Budget: Stars Burgers shine bright

By Daniel Fritz, Staff Writer The unassuming red, white and brick building on the corner of Ramona Boulevard and Maine Avenue in Baldwin Park is the home of Stars Burgers. While the venue may be a bit harsh on the … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Jojo’s Lechon

By Lafayette Hight My knowledge of Filipino culture isn’t incredibly extensive, but as I drove by Jojo’s Lechon I instantly recognized the word for roasted pork and decided to give it a try. Jojo’s is a fast-food restaurant on Huntington … Continue reading

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Ballpark food

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

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

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

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

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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Red Brick Pizza no more

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

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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