Category Archives: Sandwiches

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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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: Claro’s in Covina

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: Gene’s Grinders in Monrovia

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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Dining on a budget: Old World Deli in West Covina

By Claudia Palma, Staff Writer WEST COVINA – We have so many choices to get a fresh sandwich nowadays – Subway, Quizno’s, and even Vons – but I still like giving the little family deli shops a try. I’ve seen … Continue reading

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Dining on a Budget: Vietnamese Sandwiches

I love Vietnamese Sandwiches so much that my first taste of those French baguettes topped with meat and pickled Asian vegetables is a warm memory. Probably just as good as the satisfying taste is their insanely cheap prices — most … Continue reading

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Dining on a budget: Unexpected delicacies at Vons Supermarket

Rarely does one get convenience and quality: Its usually one or the other. However, at the Vons supermarket in Glendora, I found that these two traits have apparently united at the deli counter. As a former Azusa Pacific University student, … Continue reading

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Super Bionicos in Baldwin Park

Dining on a budget: Craving a fresh lunch one day, I decided to go Super. Super Bionicos in Baldwin Park is a little shop along a small strip mall on Ramona Boulevard that offers a variety of fresh fruit items, … Continue reading

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Quizno’s – the longest line in the world

I think I’ve reached my breaking point. As much as I love the flatbread at Quizno’s (you can order two pieces on the side for just $1), the long line at Quizno’s isn’t worth it. Today, I waited nearly 30 … Continue reading

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