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:
Top 50 fried chicken sandwiches in California
Hotboys in Oakland, CA | Photo by Yelp Elite Michael P The fried chicken sandwich game has been heating up for the past few years and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Whether you like your fried chicken sandwich mild, medium, hot, or fire, there’s nothing better than munching down on a… Read more
LA East Elites celebrate National Bubble Tea Day with Dingleberries on 3rd
LA East Elites were treated to a drink of their choice from Dingleberries on 3rd to help celebrate National Bubble Tea Day! Upon arrival, guests were given a tasting which offered eight different drinks from their specialty menu. The business had a variety of options including the “626” and the “Rosemead,CA”, which both pay tribute… Read more
Best boba shops in every state for National Bubble Tea Day
National Bubble Tea Day is on April 30, and we are bubbling with excitement just thinking about how we will be celebrating this day. From taro to milk tea, green tea to oolong, the options are endless when it comes to picking out your choice of bubble tea. This drink which originated in Taiwan in… Read more
10 tips to a more organized 2021
Was 2020 a whirlwind of a year or what? Although the pandemic certainly shook things up for everyone in some way, shape, or form, there are definitely things we can do to help us feel lighter and more in control of our environment in 2021. To help kickstart our year, we chatted with Elva, a… Read more
Top Filipino Restaurants Across North America for Filipino American History Month
Filipino American History Month is celebrated in October to help recognize the many ways that Filipino Americans have contributed significantly to American History ― from serving in World War II to strengthening our labor movement. The month has been celebrated every year since 1988 and has been recognized by President Obama and Congress. In celebration… Read more
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