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 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
Elites Sample and Sip at Vita Italian Bar & Grill in Pomona!
A few lucky Yelp Elites experienced a special farm-to-table dinner on the patio of Vita Italian Bar & Grill in Pomona. Located inside the DoubleTree Hotel, guests were not only treated to an amazing meal but some fantastic views of the San Gabriel Mountains, too! Throughout the festivities, Elites were able to taste the freshness… Read more
Meet the CM Happy Hour at Copper Still Grill
Yelp San Gabriel Valley kickstarted the first official event with their new Community Manager, Margaret P at Copper Still Grill in Old Town Monrovia, CA! Upon check-in, guests were greeted by Margaret P (SGV) and Katie B (LA East). They were handed a complimentary drink ticket and a Yelp pint glass! They were also provided… Read more
YEE: Lazy Dog’s Spring Social
It was a sunshiny Monday night, and it was just the perfect type of evening to host a lovely dinner at the Lazy Dog Restaurant in West Covina, CA! Guests were seated in the patio area where they were greeted by the amazing host and restaurant manager, Nick R. Upon check-in, guests were invited to sign… Read more
Yelp Fit Club: Spin 360 Core Fitness in Glendora
Although it was a gloomy Saturday morning, Yelp San Gabriel Valley hosted its first official Yelp Fit Club in Glendora, CA! A small but eager group of fifteen Yelp Elite students arrived at Spin 360 Core Fitness ready to sweat their bums off with indoor cycling! Gloomy or not, nothing was going to get in the way… Read more