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Overnight Business Sensation: ‘Maddy Bear Bakes’ is Fresh Out of the Oven

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Maddy (left) and her sister Mariah (right) bask in the success of their newfound cookie business they started in December 2020. The pair now sell in a local store, have a booming online presence and just started factory manufacturing. Photos courtesy of maddybear.com Sisters in power, the businesswomen and the baker — this local cookie business expanded from momma's kitchen … [Read more...] about Overnight Business Sensation: ‘Maddy Bear Bakes’ is Fresh Out of the Oven

Dive head first into gastropub goodness

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Photo by Corina Mun Since many Pepperdine students make Pavilions runs, order burritos from Lily’s and grab Acai bowls from Sunlife, one would think that there would be some chatter about the newly opened gastropub Duck Dive, located in the same plaza. There was a moderate crowd on the Saturday afternoon that my friends and I decided to pay a visit. Greeted by the sound … [Read more...] about Dive head first into gastropub goodness

Curried perfection

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Photo by Corina Mun Sawtelle Boulevard in West LA offers a seemingly never-ending plethora of Asian cuisines, along with several dessert places located sporadically among the street of restaurants. This block is usually bustling and lively, especially during evenings when college students from the greater Los Angeles area congregate to get their share of ramen, sushi, curry … [Read more...] about Curried perfection

Eat Happy at Blue Cow Kitchen

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Photo by Corina Mun Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Blue Cow Kitchen, which recently opened its doors, offers burgers and sandwiches as its specialties. Though my friend and I went without reservations on a bustling Friday evening, we were seated almost immediately. We opted to eat indoors, which allowed our eyes to take in the atmosphere: dim lighting, … [Read more...] about Eat Happy at Blue Cow Kitchen

Jammin’ to Sushi Mon

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Nestled behind 3rd Street in Santa Monica is the Mon Roll Sushi House, a small restaurant that boasts more than 40 different sushi rolls, each with its own unique fusion of fish and flavor. It’s easy to miss passing by Santa Monica Plaza, which is perpendicular to the sushi house, but this place is worth a try if you’re a fan of fusion Japanese food, and especially if you want … [Read more...] about Jammin’ to Sushi Mon