August 2010 Archives
Those Zendejas restaurants seemingly have as many lives as a cat.
The Colton restaurant closed in August 2009 and reopened in May of this year.
The Rancho restaurant, formerly located in the shopping center on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue, closed about two years ago and is set to reopen in a new location next month.
The new location is in the shopping center just to the east of the old location.
Rancho Cucamonga city reporter and Dine 909 contributor Wendy Leung fills in the details in her story which can be found here.
However, regular followers of Dine 909 knew about the move back in June, didn't we?
The Colton restaurant closed in August 2009 and reopened in May of this year.
The Rancho restaurant, formerly located in the shopping center on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue, closed about two years ago and is set to reopen in a new location next month.
The new location is in the shopping center just to the east of the old location.
Rancho Cucamonga city reporter and Dine 909 contributor Wendy Leung fills in the details in her story which can be found here.
However, regular followers of Dine 909 knew about the move back in June, didn't we?
The Inland Empire Auto Show is this weekend (August 27 to 29) at the Ontario Convention Center.
One of the events-within-an-event is Great Taste Friday, where you'll be able to taste free food samples from over 30 of the Inland Empire's best restaurants.
The organizers say you'll be able to sample from "Argentina to Zimbabwe."
A flier for the event says the first 1,000 attendees will receive a free wine glass.
The good news is that the food fest is included with your admission ($7; $5 for seniors and military; kids under 12 are free) to the auto show.
Even better, a limited number of complementary tickets are available at the following Ontario Auto Center dealers:
Savage BMW
Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge of Ontario
Citrus Motors
Romero Hyundai
Romero Mazda
Crown Lexus
Mini of Ontario
Empire Nissan
Ontario Mitsubishi
Crown Scion
Subaru of Ontario
Crown Toyota
Ontario VW
Ontario Volvo
So, if you play your cards right, you could check out the latest in new cars, get a free wine glass and sample some of the finest food the I.E. has to offer...all for free!
The Ontario Convention Center is at 2000 E. Convention Center Way. Friday's hours for the Inland Empire Auto Show are noon to 9 p.m.
Follow the jump for a list of restaurants participating in Great Taste Friday.
One of the events-within-an-event is Great Taste Friday, where you'll be able to taste free food samples from over 30 of the Inland Empire's best restaurants.
The organizers say you'll be able to sample from "Argentina to Zimbabwe."
A flier for the event says the first 1,000 attendees will receive a free wine glass.
The good news is that the food fest is included with your admission ($7; $5 for seniors and military; kids under 12 are free) to the auto show.
Even better, a limited number of complementary tickets are available at the following Ontario Auto Center dealers:
Savage BMW
Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge of Ontario
Citrus Motors
Romero Hyundai
Romero Mazda
Crown Lexus
Mini of Ontario
Empire Nissan
Ontario Mitsubishi
Crown Scion
Subaru of Ontario
Crown Toyota
Ontario VW
Ontario Volvo
So, if you play your cards right, you could check out the latest in new cars, get a free wine glass and sample some of the finest food the I.E. has to offer...all for free!
The Ontario Convention Center is at 2000 E. Convention Center Way. Friday's hours for the Inland Empire Auto Show are noon to 9 p.m.
Follow the jump for a list of restaurants participating in Great Taste Friday.
Continue reading Great Taste Friday at the Inland Empire Auto Show.
That's right.
Redlands' Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has finally begun bottling its Alt-Bier for purchase in your favorite store.
And if you want the opportunity to purchase the very first Alt-Bier 6-pack off the assembly line, head to the brewery, 1710 Sessums Drive, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (August 28).
If you sample a pint of Alt-Bier during that time, you'll receive a raffle ticket which will be entered into a drawing.
At 1 p.m., they'll pick one raffle ticket to decide who will be able to purchase that inaugural 6-pack, which will be signed by the staff of Hangar 24.
Immediately afterward, sales will be opened up to all.
Click here to see artwork of the Alt-Bier 6-packs.
Here's video of the very first bottle of Alt-Bier rolling off the assembly line:
In other Hangar 24 news, a limited release of Orange Wheat 24-packs will go on sale September 1.
Also, they are now distributing in the San Bernardino Mountains. Follow the jump to see where you can currently buy Hangar 24 up there.
Redlands' Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has finally begun bottling its Alt-Bier for purchase in your favorite store.
And if you want the opportunity to purchase the very first Alt-Bier 6-pack off the assembly line, head to the brewery, 1710 Sessums Drive, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (August 28).
If you sample a pint of Alt-Bier during that time, you'll receive a raffle ticket which will be entered into a drawing.
At 1 p.m., they'll pick one raffle ticket to decide who will be able to purchase that inaugural 6-pack, which will be signed by the staff of Hangar 24.
Immediately afterward, sales will be opened up to all.
Click here to see artwork of the Alt-Bier 6-packs.
Here's video of the very first bottle of Alt-Bier rolling off the assembly line:
In other Hangar 24 news, a limited release of Orange Wheat 24-packs will go on sale September 1.
Also, they are now distributing in the San Bernardino Mountains. Follow the jump to see where you can currently buy Hangar 24 up there.
Continue reading Presenting Hangar 24's Alt-Bier: The home game.
If you've been curious to check out the re-opened Pharaoh's Adventure Park in Redlands, this is probably the week to do so.Through Friday (August 27), you can eat all you want in their Grand Pizza Buffet and ride water slides in their Splash Kingdom until you're pruny for only $9.99.
Considering that the pizza buffet alone is normally $8.99, and the combo is usually $24.99, I think this is a pretty decent deal.
Dine 909 has yet to visit the pizza buffet, but we hear mixed things about it.
Oh, and if you want to try just the pizza buffet, click here for a coupon.
...with those ultimate chili cheese fries?
From our friends over at Freebie Finds comes this Wienerschnitzel freebie.
They've got a coupon for a free double ultimate chili cheeseburger with the purchase of their new ultimate chili cheese fries (ultimate = sour cream, diced tomatoes and onions).
The offer is good until October 2. The usual restrictions apply.
Click it. Print it. Eat it.
From our friends over at Freebie Finds comes this Wienerschnitzel freebie.
They've got a coupon for a free double ultimate chili cheeseburger with the purchase of their new ultimate chili cheese fries (ultimate = sour cream, diced tomatoes and onions).
The offer is good until October 2. The usual restrictions apply.
Click it. Print it. Eat it.
I'm sure Edie, the Egg Lady, would be aghast at the recent turn of events involving her precious ova.
But we here at Dine 909 want help calm your fears over the Salmonella outbreak.
Let's look at the facts. Nationwide, an estimated 1,300 have been sickened, including as many as 60 people in Los Angeles County.
No cases have been reported in San Bernardino County.
A total of a half-billion eggs from two Iowan producers (initially Wright County Egg, now Hillandale Farms) have been recalled. This represents less than one percent of all U.S. eggs.
The recalled eggs were sold in California and 13 other states: Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.
The basic advice?
If you've got eggs that have been recalled, don't eat them!
Simple enough.
Return them to the store where you bought them for a refund.
Click here to read Jim Steinberg's story on the recall and to find out which brands are affected.
Click here for more egg safety information.
But we here at Dine 909 want help calm your fears over the Salmonella outbreak.
Let's look at the facts. Nationwide, an estimated 1,300 have been sickened, including as many as 60 people in Los Angeles County.
No cases have been reported in San Bernardino County.
A total of a half-billion eggs from two Iowan producers (initially Wright County Egg, now Hillandale Farms) have been recalled. This represents less than one percent of all U.S. eggs.
The recalled eggs were sold in California and 13 other states: Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.
The basic advice?
If you've got eggs that have been recalled, don't eat them!
Simple enough.
Return them to the store where you bought them for a refund.
Click here to read Jim Steinberg's story on the recall and to find out which brands are affected.
Click here for more egg safety information.
Follow the jump to see San Bernardino County's press release regarding the recall.
Update: A Fontana company is recalling 300,000 eggs related to the outbreak. Click here to read the story.
Update: A Fontana company is recalling 300,000 eggs related to the outbreak. Click here to read the story.
Continue reading Oh, Babs... It could happen! It could happen!.
Greek Festivals = Greek food.
Greek food = yum!
My favorite Greek food is probably the glykismata -- the desserts.
If you also crave Greek food, you can get your fix during the 11th annual Greek Festival this weekend at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 1391 Chaffee St., Upland.
Hours will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour -- with $2 off dinners and $1 off alcoholic drinks -- is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Admission to the festivities is $2, with children 12 and younger admitted free.
Parking will be available on Ninth Street between Campus and Grove avenues.
Some of the proceeds from the festival will help offset major operating expenses including the renovation of the church's interior that was damaged by a 2009 fire.
Click here to read the Suzanne Sproul's article that ran in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
Greek food = yum!
My favorite Greek food is probably the glykismata -- the desserts.
If you also crave Greek food, you can get your fix during the 11th annual Greek Festival this weekend at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 1391 Chaffee St., Upland.
Hours will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour -- with $2 off dinners and $1 off alcoholic drinks -- is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Admission to the festivities is $2, with children 12 and younger admitted free.
Parking will be available on Ninth Street between Campus and Grove avenues.
Some of the proceeds from the festival will help offset major operating expenses including the renovation of the church's interior that was damaged by a 2009 fire.
Click here to read the Suzanne Sproul's article that ran in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
But don't worry -- they'll be grilled...and delicious!
The folks at Jensen's Finest Foods will be flying in nearly a ton of fresh Maine lobster for their Lobster Tent Event Friday (August 27) through Sunday (August 29).
The event, in the parking lot of Jensen's Blue Jay market (27264 Highway 189), will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
Under the tent will be room for 100 crustacean-hungry diners.
For only $15.99, you'll get a whole 1¼-pound lobster which will be split and grilled, as well as rice pilaf, cole slaw and a fresh baked roll. Of course, no lobster dinner would be complete without melted butter and lemon, which will also be provided.
If you prefer a Surf and Turf, you can add a grilled USDA Choice Angus steak for only $4 more.
Beer and wine will be available, as well as salads, dessert and soda.
The event is the brainchild of Jensen's Meat and Seafood director Frank Dorame and Jensen's Buyer Kim Grotewold.
I've been to some of these type of lobster events in the past and had a lot of fun and a great meal.
I'm thinking that eating a whole lobster in the fresh mountain air would be a perfect way to spend part of my weekend.
Perhaps I'll see you there!
For more information, stop by any Jensen's to pick up a Lobster Tent Event flyer or call 909-337-8484.
The folks at Jensen's Finest Foods will be flying in nearly a ton of fresh Maine lobster for their Lobster Tent Event Friday (August 27) through Sunday (August 29).
The event, in the parking lot of Jensen's Blue Jay market (27264 Highway 189), will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
Under the tent will be room for 100 crustacean-hungry diners.
For only $15.99, you'll get a whole 1¼-pound lobster which will be split and grilled, as well as rice pilaf, cole slaw and a fresh baked roll. Of course, no lobster dinner would be complete without melted butter and lemon, which will also be provided.
If you prefer a Surf and Turf, you can add a grilled USDA Choice Angus steak for only $4 more.
Beer and wine will be available, as well as salads, dessert and soda.
The event is the brainchild of Jensen's Meat and Seafood director Frank Dorame and Jensen's Buyer Kim Grotewold.
I've been to some of these type of lobster events in the past and had a lot of fun and a great meal.
I'm thinking that eating a whole lobster in the fresh mountain air would be a perfect way to spend part of my weekend.
Perhaps I'll see you there!
For more information, stop by any Jensen's to pick up a Lobster Tent Event flyer or call 909-337-8484.
Much has been discussed at San Bernardino City Hall about the fate of the Carousel Mall.
But what does this have to do with Dine 909?
Here's my proposal: Keep the parking structure, the Andreson Building and the Harris' building. Tear down the rest and put in restaurants.
Why restaurants? Because (despite a few notable exceptions) they seem to do well in this town, as anyone who's had to wait an hour to get into the Hospitality Lane Olive Garden on a Tuesday night can attest.
Not just any restaurants, however. Let's put in restaurants that people are otherwise driving half an hour or more to go to.
We could start with a few of my favorites from L.A. and Orange County. How about the cousin to Redlands' Macaroni Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy. For those who haven't been to Maggiano's, it's upscale (but not pretentious) family-style Italian dining, with a little bit of a retro feel. Usually I head to the one in the Grove near Farmer's Market in L.A., but they're also in Woodland Hills and South Coast Plaza. Oh, and Las Vegas, too.
For a more casual Italian experience, we could have a Pasta Pomodoro. I've been to both the West Hollywood and Orange locations, as well as the one in Woodland Hills, which has since closed. I've always found the food at Pomodoro to be fresh and tasty.
One of my favorite chain restaurants that's only in L.A. is the Grand Lux Cafe, found at the Beverly Center. This Cheesecake Factory-related chain (same founder) has only 13 locations, and that's their sole California location (although there's two in Las Vegas, in adjoining casinos!), but wouldn't it be a coup to have them open a location in downtown San Bernardino? Take that, San Francisco!
But what does this have to do with Dine 909?
Here's my proposal: Keep the parking structure, the Andreson Building and the Harris' building. Tear down the rest and put in restaurants.
Why restaurants? Because (despite a few notable exceptions) they seem to do well in this town, as anyone who's had to wait an hour to get into the Hospitality Lane Olive Garden on a Tuesday night can attest.
Not just any restaurants, however. Let's put in restaurants that people are otherwise driving half an hour or more to go to.
We could start with a few of my favorites from L.A. and Orange County. How about the cousin to Redlands' Macaroni Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy. For those who haven't been to Maggiano's, it's upscale (but not pretentious) family-style Italian dining, with a little bit of a retro feel. Usually I head to the one in the Grove near Farmer's Market in L.A., but they're also in Woodland Hills and South Coast Plaza. Oh, and Las Vegas, too.
For a more casual Italian experience, we could have a Pasta Pomodoro. I've been to both the West Hollywood and Orange locations, as well as the one in Woodland Hills, which has since closed. I've always found the food at Pomodoro to be fresh and tasty.
One of my favorite chain restaurants that's only in L.A. is the Grand Lux Cafe, found at the Beverly Center. This Cheesecake Factory-related chain (same founder) has only 13 locations, and that's their sole California location (although there's two in Las Vegas, in adjoining casinos!), but wouldn't it be a coup to have them open a location in downtown San Bernardino? Take that, San Francisco!
Continue reading Mr. Morris, tear down this mall!.
Yeah, the Internet has been abuzz for since word of Denny's new sandwich leaked out earlier this month.It's a new addition to their $2 $4 $6 $8 value menu...the $4 portion to be specific.
The sandwich is the Fried Cheese Melt.
In a nutshell, it's four fried mozzarella sticks stuck inside a grilled cheese sandwich.
That's right.
Cheese. Surrounded by breading. Surrounded by cheese. Surrounded by breading.
Oh, and accompanied by marinara sauce. Gotta have something healthy to drown all that cholesterol in.
Many are wondering if Denny's is trying to top KFC's Double Down sandwich on the outrageousness scale.
To me, it sounds like it's three steps down from Mimi's Cafe's Five-Way Grilled Cheese sandwich.
The only twist is that extra layer of breading separating the two cheeses.
Will it be worth the reported 895 calories? I'll leave that to you to ponder.
The Fried Cheese Melt, along with four other new value items, will debut at a Denny's near you next Tuesday (August 24).
Update: Denny's is unleashing the Fried Cheese Melt early. Saturday at midnight to be exact. Countdown is progressing...
...sell lemonade!
That's what kid volunteers will be doing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday (August 21) to raise funds for the Let It Be Foundation.
The foundation offers support for families of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
The lemonade stands will be set up at the following locations:
Chino
So, if you're out and about in the Chino Valley on Saturday and happen to see one of the stands, drink up...and dig deep!
For more information, click here.
That's what kid volunteers will be doing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday (August 21) to raise funds for the Let It Be Foundation.
The foundation offers support for families of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
The lemonade stands will be set up at the following locations:
Chino
- Ralphs (Mountain Avenue)
- Stater Bros. (Riverside Drive)
- Albertsons (Grand Avenue)
- Albertsons (Soquel Canyon Road)
- Chino Hills High School (Husky Football BBQ)
- Henry's (Grand Avenue)
- Los Serranos Golf and Country Club
- Trader Joe's (The Shoppes in Chino Hills)
- Vellano Country Club
- Vons (Chino Hills Parkway)
- Western Hills Golf Course
- Wetzel's Pretzels (The Shoppes in Chino Hills)
- Stater Bros. (Philadelphia Street)
- Ralphs (Grand Avenue)
- Vons (Diamond Bar Boulevard)
- Albertsons (Archibald Street and Schleisman Road)
So, if you're out and about in the Chino Valley on Saturday and happen to see one of the stands, drink up...and dig deep!
For more information, click here.
They've already been open a few weeks, but the Highland Wienerschnitzel, 2565 E. Highland Ave., will celebrate their grand opening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday (August 21).
The celebration will feature free activities and games, including a hot dog eating contest, where the winner will receive an Apple iPod Shuffle and Wienerschnitzel chili dogs for a year, and a raffle with a bicycle and Apple iPod Shuffle as prizes.
Kids can get their faces painted and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win free T-shirts, antenna toppers and free chili dog and Tastee-Freez soft-serve ice cream cone coupons.
KOLA 99.9 FM's Vic Slick will be broadcasting live from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
And since the restaurant is technically within San Bernardino city limits, city suits will attend. Mayor Pro Tempore Tobin Brinker will give a speech during the ceremony and 4th Ward San Bernardino Council Member Fred Shorett will also be in attendance.
Just don't tell Takeru Kobayashi about that hot dog eating contest, or you can kiss that iPod Shuffle goodbye.
The celebration will feature free activities and games, including a hot dog eating contest, where the winner will receive an Apple iPod Shuffle and Wienerschnitzel chili dogs for a year, and a raffle with a bicycle and Apple iPod Shuffle as prizes.
Kids can get their faces painted and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win free T-shirts, antenna toppers and free chili dog and Tastee-Freez soft-serve ice cream cone coupons.
KOLA 99.9 FM's Vic Slick will be broadcasting live from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
And since the restaurant is technically within San Bernardino city limits, city suits will attend. Mayor Pro Tempore Tobin Brinker will give a speech during the ceremony and 4th Ward San Bernardino Council Member Fred Shorett will also be in attendance.
Just don't tell Takeru Kobayashi about that hot dog eating contest, or you can kiss that iPod Shuffle goodbye.
When I left work Friday night I stopped by my local Del Taco to get my occasional late-night snack, the $2 BreakFiesta.
As I pulled up to the intercom to order, I noticed something was missing from the menu board: The $2 BreakFiesta!
Curses!
I knew it was a limited time offer, but I was hoping this day would never come.
As I pulled up to the intercom to order, I noticed something was missing from the menu board: The $2 BreakFiesta!
Curses!
I knew it was a limited time offer, but I was hoping this day would never come.
They'd changed their menu. Now they're promoting their new biscuit sandwiches. Yawn.
$2 BreakFiesta, I will miss your hash browns and two tiny egg and cheese burritos. My wallet will never be the same.
$2 BreakFiesta, I will miss your hash browns and two tiny egg and cheese burritos. My wallet will never be the same.
I've thought of a few more restaurants (with the help of a few friends) since writing last Friday's column. There's Nena's in downtown San Bernardino, Las Palmas on E Street in San Bernardino, Donahoo's Golden Chicken in Pomona, Lucy's on Sierra Way in San Bernardino, Zacateca's Cafe in Riverside, Taco Tia on Del Rosa Avenue in San Bernardino and Wong's Kitchen on E Street in San Bernardino.
I'm sure there are many others. Feel free to comment below.
My column (as it appeared in the paper) follows:
My column of two weeks ago about the state of flux among Inland Empire restaurants prompted a former Redlands resident to write asking the fate of the fondly-remembered Bing's Famous Cathay Inn in San Bernardino.
I informed the reader that the restaurant had long been sold and the building demolished to make way for the expansion of Crest Chevrolet.
This got me thinking of the local eateries that have survived year after year.
What is the secret to their longevity?
Quite a few of them are along Route 66, perhaps not coincidentally.
In San Bernardino, for instance, the Mitla Cafe has been around since 1937.
Wow. That's almost as long as my parents have been around.
I'm sure there are many others. Feel free to comment below.
My column (as it appeared in the paper) follows:
My column of two weeks ago about the state of flux among Inland Empire restaurants prompted a former Redlands resident to write asking the fate of the fondly-remembered Bing's Famous Cathay Inn in San Bernardino.
I informed the reader that the restaurant had long been sold and the building demolished to make way for the expansion of Crest Chevrolet.
This got me thinking of the local eateries that have survived year after year.
What is the secret to their longevity?
Quite a few of them are along Route 66, perhaps not coincidentally.
In San Bernardino, for instance, the Mitla Cafe has been around since 1937.
Wow. That's almost as long as my parents have been around.
Continue reading Restaurant survivors keep serving it up.
Sometimes Dine 909 does venture out of the Inland Empire.In this case, we traveled to Old Town Pasadena to take a friend out to lunch for her birthday. We decided on Mi Piace, an excellent Italian restaurant and bakery that I've been going to for over a dozen years.
We got a parking spot on Colorado Boulevard, across from Mi Piace and in front of Baskin-Robbins.
When we got out of the car, we noticed that the ice cream shop had a sign in the window advertising ice cream fondue.
As we were discussing coming back to Baskin-Robbins for dessert, one of the employees was coming out of the store to go on his break and overheard our conversation. He stopped and we asked him about the fondue.
He told us they were one of only two locations (the other being a Cafe 31 in Foxborough, MA) in the U.S. to have fondue.
That sealed the deal.
Continue reading Baskin-Robbins + Fondue = Mmm!.
Noodle 21 Asian Grill opened late last month in the shopping center just west of Citrus Plaza in Redlands.
A friend who has been to the Vietnamese restaurant twice already has recommended it, and said the prices are very reasonable.
If you've tried Noodle 21, feel free to comment below.
Noodle 21 is at 10040 Alabama St., Suite B.
Also, in my wanderings, I noticed that Fazoli's in Ontario has closed, either late last year or early this year. The one in San Bernardino (on Harriman Place) didn't last very long before being replaced by an El Pollo Loco. That leaves the Chino Hills location (13015 Peyton Drive) as the sole location in the Inland Empire (and California!).
And lastly, during my sojourn to Victoria Gardens, I saw that Beard Papa's was gone, and apparently has been since some time last year. I only got a chance to visit that location once, so it seems I'm partly to blame for its demise.
I guess I'll just keep getting my cream puff fix when I visit Hollywood and Highland or the Americana at Brand.
A friend who has been to the Vietnamese restaurant twice already has recommended it, and said the prices are very reasonable.
If you've tried Noodle 21, feel free to comment below.
Noodle 21 is at 10040 Alabama St., Suite B.
Also, in my wanderings, I noticed that Fazoli's in Ontario has closed, either late last year or early this year. The one in San Bernardino (on Harriman Place) didn't last very long before being replaced by an El Pollo Loco. That leaves the Chino Hills location (13015 Peyton Drive) as the sole location in the Inland Empire (and California!).
And lastly, during my sojourn to Victoria Gardens, I saw that Beard Papa's was gone, and apparently has been since some time last year. I only got a chance to visit that location once, so it seems I'm partly to blame for its demise.
I guess I'll just keep getting my cream puff fix when I visit Hollywood and Highland or the Americana at Brand.
The Cheesecake Factory has teamed up with Feeding America (and American Idol Live!) to help raise funds for the hunger-relief charity, in preparation for the upcoming Hunger Action Month in September.
Here's how it works:
Step 1) Go to the Cheesecake Factory/Feeding America/American Idol Live!'s Share Your Voice website.
Step 2) Click the "Donate now" button.
Step 3) Donate $5 or more to Feeding America.
Step 4) Wait for your e-slice to arrive (the fine print says it could take up to 48 hours).
Step 5) Head to Cheesecake Factory and enjoy your slice of cheesecake!
Here's how it works:
Step 1) Go to the Cheesecake Factory/Feeding America/American Idol Live!'s Share Your Voice website.
Step 2) Click the "Donate now" button.
Step 3) Donate $5 or more to Feeding America.
Step 4) Wait for your e-slice to arrive (the fine print says it could take up to 48 hours).
Step 5) Head to Cheesecake Factory and enjoy your slice of cheesecake!
Continue reading Donate $5 (or more) to help fight hunger, get a free slice of cheesecake.
Redlands-based Eureka!Burger is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend.
In the past year, the restaurant chain has doubled in size by adding a second location in Fresno, and is anticipating opening a third in Claremont in December.
They'll be offering $3 Hangar 24 Craft Brewery beer throughout the weekend, and the restaurant will be open until 1 a.m. Saturday.
Also, anniversary glasses will be available while supplies last.
Eureka!Burger is at 345 W. Pearl Ave., Suite 130.
In the past year, the restaurant chain has doubled in size by adding a second location in Fresno, and is anticipating opening a third in Claremont in December.
They'll be offering $3 Hangar 24 Craft Brewery beer throughout the weekend, and the restaurant will be open until 1 a.m. Saturday.
Also, anniversary glasses will be available while supplies last.
Eureka!Burger is at 345 W. Pearl Ave., Suite 130.
Let's face it...56 years is a long time.But the Upland Host Lions Club has put on their Fish Bake and Corn Feed every year for 56 years.
This year's feed is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (August 6) at Memorial Park, 1300 E. Foothill Blvd., in Upland.
In addition to the fish and the corn-on-the-cob, they'll also be serving up steak, corn dogs, cole slaw, and rolls.
All donations collected during the Fish Bake are used to support the community and charities which serve those in need.
By donating during the Fish Bake, the Upland Host Lions want you to know you are making a donation to local schools, the Little League, the Scouts, the blind, and local kids whose families can't afford eye exams and eyeglasses.
The Lions pledge to put every penny back into the community and want you to know that no donation is too small or too big.
For more on the good works of the Upland Host Lions and the annual Fish Bake, click here to read Suzanne Sproul's article which recently ran in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
Update: The Fish Bake is over for another year. View Jennifer Cappuccio Maher's photos here (that last one looks delicious!), and click here to read a brief that ran in Saturday's Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
In case you missed Michael J. Sorba's recent article, the seemingly never-ending saga of the quest to bring In-N-Out Burger to Highland may soon be over.
The company has submitted an application to the city to build a restaurant in the Highland Crossroads center, in front of L.A. Fitness on Greenspot Road, just east of the 210.
In front of L.A. Fitness? What's that? A test of willpower?
The approximately 3,400 square-foot restaurant and drive-through will be similar to the San Bernardino location at Harriman Place and Tippecanoe Avenue, less than five miles away, as the crow flies.
The company has submitted an application to the city to build a restaurant in the Highland Crossroads center, in front of L.A. Fitness on Greenspot Road, just east of the 210.
In front of L.A. Fitness? What's that? A test of willpower?
The approximately 3,400 square-foot restaurant and drive-through will be similar to the San Bernardino location at Harriman Place and Tippecanoe Avenue, less than five miles away, as the crow flies.
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On July 21, Stater Bros. presented a check for $20,000 to the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County Food Bank at a meeting of CAPSBC's Board of Directors.
In addition to their monetary contributions, Stater Bros. is the largest private industry food donor for CAPSBC Food Bank.
They have given almost 20 million pounds of food to the food bank since 1988.
Stater Bros. is currently averaging 119,000 pounds of food per month in donations. Every week, Stater Bros. gives bread, yogurt, milk, meats and other items which are then distributed through CAPSBC's food network.
The food network serves over 16,000 households (over 50,000 people) each month.
Dine 909 thanks you, Stater Bros. and the CAPSBC's Food Bank!
In addition to their monetary contributions, Stater Bros. is the largest private industry food donor for CAPSBC Food Bank.
They have given almost 20 million pounds of food to the food bank since 1988.
Stater Bros. is currently averaging 119,000 pounds of food per month in donations. Every week, Stater Bros. gives bread, yogurt, milk, meats and other items which are then distributed through CAPSBC's food network.
The food network serves over 16,000 households (over 50,000 people) each month.
Dine 909 thanks you, Stater Bros. and the CAPSBC's Food Bank!
We here at Dine 909 like a lot about what Chipotle Mexican Grill stands for.
Currently, they've got an online campaign designed to raise funds for (and awareness of) The Lunch Box, which is focused on helping schools and school districts make the transition from processed foods to healthier, locally-grown from-scratch meals.
How can you help? Simply forward your junk mail to nojunk@chipotlejunk.com.
Chipotle is donating 10¢ for every piece of junk mail they receive, up to a total of500,000 one million.
That translates to $50,000 $100,000...and a lot of junk mail!
I know you get junk mail. Who knew you could put it to good use?
Update: Chipotle (gotta love 'em) has reached their goal of $50,000 and doubled it, so please keep sending them your junk mail. Let's help them reach $100,000!
Currently, they've got an online campaign designed to raise funds for (and awareness of) The Lunch Box, which is focused on helping schools and school districts make the transition from processed foods to healthier, locally-grown from-scratch meals.
How can you help? Simply forward your junk mail to nojunk@chipotlejunk.com.
Chipotle is donating 10¢ for every piece of junk mail they receive, up to a total of
That translates to $
I know you get junk mail. Who knew you could put it to good use?
Update: Chipotle (gotta love 'em) has reached their goal of $50,000 and doubled it, so please keep sending them your junk mail. Let's help them reach $100,000!
Final update: Chipotle has received one million junk emails and will donate $100,000 to The Lunch Box! Thanks to those of you who helped out!
Dairy Queen's fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network happens on Thursday (August 5).
It's simple to help out.
Stop by your participating Dairy Queen location, buy any size Blizzard, and a dollar or more will go to the nonprofit organization.
Since 1984, Dairy Queen has raised more than $81 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Now that's some sweet charity!
Click here for more information on Miracle Treat Day and to find a participating DQ.
It's simple to help out.
Stop by your participating Dairy Queen location, buy any size Blizzard, and a dollar or more will go to the nonprofit organization.
Since 1984, Dairy Queen has raised more than $81 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Now that's some sweet charity!
Click here for more information on Miracle Treat Day and to find a participating DQ.
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