Michael Phillips

Blue Chair offers more than books

Blue Chair Children’s Books in Glendora is more than a place to purchase books, it is a kitchen, a castle, a space ship, sometimes a Quidditch field and much more.

Dessert Review: Sinfully Sweet serves tasty desserts

As I walked through the doors of Sinfully Sweet Apple Company, the aroma of the various desserts quickly filled my nose and triggered my taste buds.

Movie Review: ‘Gnomeo’ reanimates a classic

With movie theaters lacking a slew of romantic comedies this Valentine’s Day season, Touchstone’s “Gnomeo and Juliet” is the best bet.

Restaurant Review: Café Cabo brings Baja style to downtown La Verne

Mexican food is one of my favorite types of food so walking into Café Cabo on D Street I had high expectations.

Restaurant Review: Buffet offers a variety of Asian cuisine

Walking through the two sets of double doors into Panda Garden Buffet, the smell of Asian cuisine hit me immediately and my mouth began to salivate at the thought of various Chinese foods filling my mouth.

Restaurant Review: Corner Butcher Shop offers meaty goodness

The Corner Butcher Shop in La Verne does not feel like a traditional butcher shop. Besides the meat display there is a large and elegantly placed wine selection toward the back of the restaurant and near the entrance are three sets of wooden tables.

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