Published in California Foodie·May 17, 2021Member-onlyRancho Cucamonga’s Chinese Food Scene Just Reached New HeightsI called my mom to tell her I’d had the best Chinese food I’d ever tasted. She replied, “Really? Where?” and I told her China Republic. She said, “That’s where I had the best Chinese food I’ve ever tasted!” I was annoyed she hadn’t told me sooner. China Republic opened…Food3 min read
Published in California Foodie·May 10, 2021Member-onlyLake Arrowhead’s Stone Creek Bistro Is Très Bien Y’allWho would’ve thought that nestled in the San Bernardino mountains, you could find an (almost) 5-star bistro specializing in traditional French cuisine with flavors and comfort characteristic of the American South? …Food3 min read
Published in California Foodie·May 7, 2021Member-onlyViva Madrid Serves Tapas to ClaremontViva Madrid has been serving Tapas to Claremont since 1998 and to me personally for roughly six years. This hidden gem can be found in the Claremont Village, just south of Rhino Records on the corner of Yale and Bonita. Although the pandemic has brought patio dining to the street…Food3 min read
Sep 22, 2020Member-onlyRevamp Your COVID-era Kitchen With This Under $50 Buying ListI couldn’t contain coronavirus but I could tackle the chaos in my cupboards and the microbe stew that filled my fridge. A bag of potatoes with gnarly sprouts tearing the mesh, a package of stale corn tortillas and four half-used boxes of spaghetti made my pantry shelves look sad and neglected. The state of my kitchen was more suited for a college dorm room than it was a family of four…Kitchen6 min read
May 20, 2020Member-onlyThe Murder of Amie Harwick and Domestic Violence Culture in AmericaBy: Emily J. Sullivan The murder of Amie Harwick is a jolting reminder that domestic violence, specifically intimate partner violence toward women, is a deadly issue that continually slips below the public’s radar. …Amie Harwick8 min read