Margaret Palanca
Hey, it's Margaret - your CM in the San Gabriel Valley! I'm a travel-loving, iced coffee drinking, retired emo kid who's here to help highlight all the fun and Yelpy spots our metro has to offer!
Articles by Margaret Palanca:
For National Fried Chicken Day, Yelp Names the Top Spots/Eateries in Every State and Canada
Whether your chicken is paired with a side of waffles and maple syrup, piled high in a bucket, or served KFC-style (Korean fried chicken), there’s always something drool-worthy about the crunchiness of fried chicken. Fried chicken in its many forms vary at different price points and can be found typically coated in a delicious seasoned… Read more
Celebrating AAPI Business Owners in LA and SGV!
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) is celebrated in May to help recognize the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. May was declared to be APAHM through Congress to commemorate both the immigration of the first Japanese people to the United States on May 7, 1843 and… Read more
Virtual Tours of Museums, Historic Sites, Theme Parks, and More Right from Your Couch
The need to self-quarantine these past few days (or weeks for most folks) to help us “flatten the curve” has us twiddling our thumbs and wondering what to do with our extra time at home. Lucky for us, many museums, historical sites, and even theme parks have made their spaces easily accessible from the comfort… Read more
Top 50 Places to Eat in San Gabriel Valley 2020
It’s no secret that SGV has some of the best hidden gems, and with Yelp at our fingertips, it’s never been easier to discover some of the best places to eat! That’s why we’re here to help guide you to delicious eats with Yelp’s Top 50 Places to Eat in San Gabriel Valley 2020! This… Read more
Yelpers Have A Tubular Time at Yelp’s Totally 80’s Prom!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to prom when Blondie and Billy Idol dominated the Billboard charts? With the help of the City of Diamond Bar and Foothill Family, Yelpers decked themselves out in their best 80’s attire where they raised over $2,500 for our featured non-profit, while dancing the… Read more
Top 15 Dim Sum Restaurants in SGV
Calling all dim sum lovers! In honor of Yelp’s 15th anniversary, we’ve rounded up the Top 15 dim sum restaurants in San Gabriel Valley! It’s no secret that SGV has some of the best and even the most authentic Chinese cuisine in the U.S.! The competition was fierce, but we went ahead and did all… Read more
Yelp SGV Celebrates “Beer Week!”
IPAs, stouts, Belgians and sours. There were just a few of the brews that the Yelp San Gabriel Valley community experienced during our first ever “Beer Week” that took place June 24th-30th. Armed with a tasting passport (and a designated driver!), participants made their way to eight local businesses to enjoy a variety of $3… Read more
Top 50 Places To Eat In San Gabriel Valley 2019
Foodies, get ready! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and munch your way through Yelp’s Top 50 Places to Eat in San Gabriel Valley! This list highlights what makes our foodie scene so unique — and will help you discover new off-the-beaten-path, hyperlocal spots. From five-star tacos and hummus to dumplings and sandwiches, this… Read more
Elites Raise Over $4K In The Rain During Yelp’s Wild West Badge Day!
San Gabriel Elites took badge day to a whole new level with a special western themed party at Hurst Ranch in West Covina! From Stetson hats to chaps, flannel and everything else in between, attendees explored the venue’s beautiful grounds in their cowboy inspired getups while raising over $4k for the organization’s educational programming throughout… Read more
Behind The Dream: Lolita’s Fast Food in South El Monte, CA
Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hardworking and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of just some of the people who, through their commitment to building… Read more