The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
Jitlada Thai's exterior is decorated with a yellow and red sign with a turquoise awning. Jitlada Thai offers an amazing selection of delicious Thai cuisine and a cozy environment.

Review: Jitlada Thai offers a delicious journey through Thai cuisine

By Graysen Gregory, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025
Iced tea and peach pie are displayed on tables for students to try. Simonne McDavid ('25) said she brought yams because they are important to her family. "Usually for Christmas, my grandmother makes yams," McDavid said. "She makes all other types of dishes, but yams are special because spelling she doesn't make it all year round."

BSU celebrates Black History Month with Taste of Soul, celebrates traditional foods

By Uma Nambiar and Shae Killam
March 10, 2025
Date and nut energy bars drizzled with chocolate rest on a plate next to “The Complete DIY Cookbook for Young Chefs.” Although chilled, these bars warmed me up with their comforting flavor and sweetness.

Review: America’s Test Kitchen ‘DIY Cookbook for Young Chefs’ provides easy, at-home snack recipes

By Josephine Hatton, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2025
Sitting on a wooden table at Café Bolívar is a delicious meal consisting of three arepas, a "tropical cocktail" fruit juice and a bag of spicy plantain chips. After an exhausting day of school, this meal is sure to cheer me up.

Review: A hidden gem; Café Bolivar offers traditional South American delights.

By Josie Le Blanc, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2025
A cheese plate made by my mom sits on a table. Cheese plates appear ordinary, but when customized, they can have the potential to look amazing.

Building the perfect board: 7 ways to enhance an ordinary cheese plate

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
February 26, 2025
An illuminated aisle is filled with vibrant packages in the 99 Ranch in West LA. 99 Ranch has transformed the Asian grocery story scene and is one of the largest Asian grocery store chains in the United States.

Review: Exploring 99 Ranch, a journey through culture, cuisine, community

By Julia Ong, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2025
A long line of people wait outside Community Goods, a popular café in West Hollywood. On weekends, wait times can stretch over an hour.

Review: Is Community Goods worth the hype?

By Maia Kim, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2025
Freshman Josie Le Blanc walks into Go Greek's Santa Monica location. Go Greek is a yogurt bar that provides health benefits in a yummy way.

Review: Go Greek — a protein-packed yogurt bar sensation

By Ally O’Boyle, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2025
Viral donut shop Saint Honoré is shown with a line out the door of customers, excited to try their donuts. Saint Honore was founded by Lin Jerome and Alexandra Lourdes in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Review: Donut Delight — Saint Honoré is a fun, family friendly tourist destination

By Izzie Erickson, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2025
A cake is topped with gulab jamun, a popular Indian treat that consists of fried dough soaked in a sweet, sticky syrup that is typically rose flavored. This cake was made for Diwali in 2020.

Archer students explore Diwali through food, connect with family

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
November 15, 2024
Pura Vita sign lights up the restaurant above the bar. Pura Vita's locations are in West Hollywood and Redondo Beach. (Photo Credit: Lily Kaplan)

Pasta without parmesan: Pura Vita vegan restaurant review from a non-vegan

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
October 27, 2024
Journalist Michael Pollan's 2006 book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma," exposes the realities of four American food chains: industrial, organic, local and foraged. Pollan went on a nationwide journey through farms and factories of these systems to expose surprising truths hidden by large food corporations.

Review: “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” uncovers America’s foodie reality

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
October 8, 2024
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