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The 'Know Your Source' Party!

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We are hosting a party at Gallery Nucleus - come get to know our staff and contributors, and celebrate local culture and stories with us!
Pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread)

Brazilian flavor on Main Street, Alhambra

Daniela GersonEditor
Sample Boteco's twist on Brazilian tapas at Alhambra Source's party Thursday night at Gallery Nucleus.

Alhambra's elusive taco spotted at La Cafeina

Javier CabralCommunity Contributor
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Contrary to popular belief, Alhambra is not just noodles and dumplings. If you look beyond the soy and fish sauce, you will find La Cafeina Cafe...
Phoenix's custard creams: a texture that tickles the tongue | by Daily Gluttony

Forget chocolates: Valentine's Day aphrodisiacs made in Alhambra*

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Looking for romance in dining, we turn to some of Alhambra's best food sources: Daily Gluttony, The Glutster, SinoSoul, Two Hungry Pandas, and...
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Photo by Franklin Teng | http://www.flickr.com/photos/franklinteng

Dragons, a baby boom, and a packed Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival

Daniela GersonJesse Chang
Alhambra Source asked if you had questions about Chinese New Year. In response, people told us they want to know about dragons and babies. Some...
Rice noodles -- how long are they safe? Photo via flickr from http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben23/6227451790/

Rice noodle protest

Alex ZhouStaff
Can a rice noodle stay safe longer than a flour noodle? Local Chinese restaurants say yes they can and that state mandated refrigeration is ruining...
Photo by Albert Lu

Dragon time: Alhambra, Monterey Park, and Chinatown Lunar New Years festivals

Daniela GersonEditor
Alhambra will celebrate Lunar Near Year's on February 4. Monterey Park and Chinatown will host celebrations on the weekend of the 28th and 29th.
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World Journal reports on shark-fin ban

Shark fin may be illegal now, but it's also booming

Lillian Li Ting MaStaff
While shark fins were officially banned as of the first of the year, a loophole in the law is driving local prices for the delicacy to new highs, the...
Yvonne Lee's family enjoys turkey stuffed wtih sweet rice and mushrooms

Thanksgiving turkey with tamales? Sticky rice and potstickers on the side?

Victoria GaviaJames HoAlan TamNatalia BogolaskyYvonne Lee
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Alhambra Source high school journalists talked to their immigrant mothers about first thanksgivings, blended food traditions, and being grateful.
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Gary Knight via Flickr

Alhambra joining LA's hot dog revival? Dog Haus comes to Main Street

Daniela GersonEditor
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Hot dogs are hip again, at least according to the LA Times. And Alhambra is about to get a new Dog Haus.