April 2011 Archives
If you happen to live near (or are willing to take a drive to) Cathedral City and want to help out the AIDS Assistance Program, then mark your calendar for Monday (May 2).
From 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, the Cathedral City Sizzler at 31875 Date Palm Drive will celebrate its grand re-opening and will be donating all its sales during that time to the charity.
The restaurant, which was formerly owned by a franchisee, closed in December 2009. It is re-opening as a company-owned restaurant.
Kudos to the Cathedral City Sizzler for their generosity!
From 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, the Cathedral City Sizzler at 31875 Date Palm Drive will celebrate its grand re-opening and will be donating all its sales during that time to the charity.
The restaurant, which was formerly owned by a franchisee, closed in December 2009. It is re-opening as a company-owned restaurant.
Kudos to the Cathedral City Sizzler for their generosity!
If you have a taste for the finer things in life, then this might just be the event for you.
Bringing together two great gustatory experiences, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Rancho Cucamonga, 7905 Monet Ave., will present a Hangar 24 Beer Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on May 20.
The event will be hosted by Fleming's Wine Manager Kyle Witter and Hangar 24's Brewmaster Kevin Wright.
The four-course dinner includes beer pairings with each course.
Fans of Hangar 24 and Fleming's are probably already sold, but here's a look at the evening's menu:
Seating for the event -- which will cost $59 per person, excluding tax and gratuity -- is limited.
For reservations or additional information, call 909-463-0416.
Bringing together two great gustatory experiences, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Rancho Cucamonga, 7905 Monet Ave., will present a Hangar 24 Beer Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on May 20.
The event will be hosted by Fleming's Wine Manager Kyle Witter and Hangar 24's Brewmaster Kevin Wright.
The four-course dinner includes beer pairings with each course.
Fans of Hangar 24 and Fleming's are probably already sold, but here's a look at the evening's menu:
- Thai chicken flatbread and lobster corn dogs with mustard sauce paired with Hangar 24 Orange Wheat and Alt-Bier
- Shrimp and mango lettuce cups served with Hangar 24 Helles
- Confit chicken wing and Maytag blue cheese mirepoix with Hangar 24 Double IPA
- Hangar 24 Chocolate Porter float with bacon truffles
Seating for the event -- which will cost $59 per person, excluding tax and gratuity -- is limited.
For reservations or additional information, call 909-463-0416.
Farmer Boys is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Farmer Fest Saturday (April 30) and Sunday (May 1) at four Riverside County locations.The event will feature hourly raffles for T-shirts and food, free food and other giveaways all day long, 99¢ cheeseburgers with purchase (limit four) from 2 to 4 p.m., and the poverbial "more."
The Farmer Fest will take place at the following locations:
- Moreno Valley: 15991 Perris Blvd. and 12240 Pigeon Pass Road.
- Perris: 145 A Ramona Expressway
- Woodcrest: 16880 Van Buren Blvd.
I was excited to find out a few days ago that La Crêperie Café, the Belmont Shore-based restaurant which was one of my favorites during my stint at the Press-Telegram, opened a location earlier this year in Chino.
This week, they've been offering a buy-one-get-one-free entrée after 8:30 p.m.
I'm planning to make the trek out there to take advantage of the deal. It's that good.
The offerexpires Saturday (April 30) expired yesterday. However, there are conflicting dates on the coupon. Click here for the coupon. You can still get a free dessert with entrée purchase today (April 29) or tomorrow (April 30). Click here for that coupon.
The Chino location of La Crêperie Café is at 3968 Grand Ave.
This week, they've been offering a buy-one-get-one-free entrée after 8:30 p.m.
I'm planning to make the trek out there to take advantage of the deal. It's that good.
The offer
The Chino location of La Crêperie Café is at 3968 Grand Ave.
The promoters of the Inland Empire Food Truck Fest at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario have begun to name names.
They've announced the first few trucks in the lineup via Twitter and Facebook today.
First up is the White Rabbit Truck, which I was able to sample during last month's Sunday Social at My Delight Cupcakery.
They've also announced the Morsels Baking Company Bakerytruck, The Greasy Wiener and Crepes Bonaparte.
Good lineup so far...can't wait for more updates!
The Inland Empire Food Truck Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18. Tickets (including a limited number of early-entry VIP tickets) are available now at the arena box office and at Ticketmaster.
Update: The announcements continue. They added Vizzi Truck and a not-yet-launched SlapFish to the lineup on Thursday (April 28) and the Nom Nom Truck and the Boba Truck today (April 29).
They've announced the first few trucks in the lineup via Twitter and Facebook today.
First up is the White Rabbit Truck, which I was able to sample during last month's Sunday Social at My Delight Cupcakery.
They've also announced the Morsels Baking Company Bakerytruck, The Greasy Wiener and Crepes Bonaparte.
Good lineup so far...can't wait for more updates!
The Inland Empire Food Truck Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18. Tickets (including a limited number of early-entry VIP tickets) are available now at the arena box office and at Ticketmaster.
Update: The announcements continue. They added Vizzi Truck and a not-yet-launched SlapFish to the lineup on Thursday (April 28) and the Nom Nom Truck and the Boba Truck today (April 29).
The Norco Bob's Big Boy will be hosting a "Hope for Japan" fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday night (May 3).
The restaurant will be donating 10% of their sales during those hours to the American Red Cross for their Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami relief efforts.
The Norco Bob's Big Boy is at 3521 Hamner Ave.
The restaurant will be donating 10% of their sales during those hours to the American Red Cross for their Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami relief efforts.
The Norco Bob's Big Boy is at 3521 Hamner Ave.
After a delicious Italian meal at Redlands' Isabella's Ristorante, the Dine 909 crew decided to swing by the newly-opened Five Guys Burgers and Fries to see if the line was out the door.
Well, it was busy, but no huge line.
Then we decided to swing by Canton Bistro, which is in the same shopping center.
The Asian fusion restaurant had, in the past few months, gone from serving lunch and dinner to just serving dinner to just being open as a nightclub.
Well, its fortunes have fallen further still.
We found a red "illegal to enter" sign posted on the inside of the front doors.
In this recession, restaurants seem to be having a particularly hard time, but I'm sure it didn't help that another Asian restaurant opened its doors just across the parking lot last year.
Well, it was busy, but no huge line.
Then we decided to swing by Canton Bistro, which is in the same shopping center.
The Asian fusion restaurant had, in the past few months, gone from serving lunch and dinner to just serving dinner to just being open as a nightclub.
Well, its fortunes have fallen further still.
We found a red "illegal to enter" sign posted on the inside of the front doors.
In this recession, restaurants seem to be having a particularly hard time, but I'm sure it didn't help that another Asian restaurant opened its doors just across the parking lot last year.
After hitting the Riverside location last week, today's Tommy Tuesday lands once again in the Inland Empire.
Today's event is at the Corona restaurant, 2280 Compton Ave.
Tommy Tuesday is a celebration of the Original Tommy's 65th anniversary, bringing the price of its signature chiliburger down to 65¢.
All you have to do is say the secret word "Tradition" to get up to five chiliburgers at that price.
The deal is good until 10 p.m. tonight (April 26).
For more information, click here to visit the Facebook page for the event.
Today's event is at the Corona restaurant, 2280 Compton Ave.
Tommy Tuesday is a celebration of the Original Tommy's 65th anniversary, bringing the price of its signature chiliburger down to 65¢.
All you have to do is say the secret word "Tradition" to get up to five chiliburgers at that price.
The deal is good until 10 p.m. tonight (April 26).
For more information, click here to visit the Facebook page for the event.
Chili's Grill & Bar is hosting a fundraiser for San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow, who remains in a medically-induced coma at County-USC Medical Center after being brutally beaten following the Dodgers' Opening Day game.
The restaurant will donate 15% of your bill to the family when you present this flier anytime tomorrow (April 27).
This is the second fundraiser Chili's has done for Bryan's family. The initial "Give Back" event, with only Northern California locations participating, netted $22,923 towards his medical expenses.
This fundraiser will take place statewide.
Chili's can be found throughout the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Fontana, Chino Hills, Montclair, Beaumont, Victorville, Barstow, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Murrieta and Temecula.
The restaurant will donate 15% of your bill to the family when you present this flier anytime tomorrow (April 27).
This is the second fundraiser Chili's has done for Bryan's family. The initial "Give Back" event, with only Northern California locations participating, netted $22,923 towards his medical expenses.
This fundraiser will take place statewide.
Chili's can be found throughout the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Fontana, Chino Hills, Montclair, Beaumont, Victorville, Barstow, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Murrieta and Temecula.
In Monday's Sun and Daily Bulletin, we got an update on both Supervisor Janice Rutherford's continuing efforts to allow food trucks to roam the county and the food truck festival scheduled for June 18 at Ontario's Citizens Business Bank Area.
First up is Neil Nisperos' story on Rutherford and her efforts to repeal the ban on the mobile eateries.
It mentions My Delight Cupcakery's specially-permitted monthly events, which feature food trucks brought in from Los Angeles and Orange counties. My Delight has plans for their own truck.
A quote from Rutherford: "I think this is a great opportunity for a new type of small business and for jobs. I also think there's a great demand for it."
Indeed.
You can read Neil's story here.
First up is Neil Nisperos' story on Rutherford and her efforts to repeal the ban on the mobile eateries.
It mentions My Delight Cupcakery's specially-permitted monthly events, which feature food trucks brought in from Los Angeles and Orange counties. My Delight has plans for their own truck.
A quote from Rutherford: "I think this is a great opportunity for a new type of small business and for jobs. I also think there's a great demand for it."
Indeed.
You can read Neil's story here.
Continue reading Food truck update from Monday's papers.
Procrastination is an art.
If you still haven't decided on that special meal for Easter, here are a couple of local suggestions:
If you still haven't decided on that special meal for Easter, here are a couple of local suggestions:
- Chino Hills: Johnny Rockets, 13865 City Center Drive #3093, will be serving an all-you-can-eat Easter buffet brunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday (April 24). Cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children four to ten, and free for children three and younger. $2 Mimosas and beer will be available. For more information, or to make reservations, call 909-627-3366.
- Rancho Cucamonga: In addition to their regular menu, all Fleming's, including the Rancho Cucamonga location at 7905 Monet Ave., will be serving a three-course Easter brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday (April 24). The brunch will be offered for $32.95 per person and a children's brunch will also be available for $15.95. A specialty cocktail, the Fleming's Bellini, is available all day Easter Sunday for $6.95. For more information (and to make reservations online), click here.
The city of Montclair, Montclair-Ontario Junior Women's Club, Montclair Kiwanis Club and Montclair Fire Fighters Association are sponsoring an Easter "Eggstravaganza" and pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow (April 23) at the Montclair Community Center, 5111 Benito St., in Montclair.
The cost for the breakfast, which will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee and all the fixings, is $3 per person. Sponsored by Montclair Kiwanis Club, proceeds from the breakfast will benefit youth programs.
In addition, children ten years of age and younger will have the opportunity to participate in Easter-themed games and activities and earn candy filled eggs as prizes. Children are asked to bring a basket from home to collect eggs.
The Easter Bunny will be available for photographs. Pictures will cost $3 per photo or $1 for participants to take a photo with their own camera. Sponsored by Montclair-Ontario Junior Women's Club, all picture proceeds will benefit youth and community programs.
Also, each child three to ten will get a free ticket for drawings for boys' and girls' activity buckets, sponsored by the Montclair Fire Fighters Association.
Click here for more information.
The cost for the breakfast, which will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee and all the fixings, is $3 per person. Sponsored by Montclair Kiwanis Club, proceeds from the breakfast will benefit youth programs.
In addition, children ten years of age and younger will have the opportunity to participate in Easter-themed games and activities and earn candy filled eggs as prizes. Children are asked to bring a basket from home to collect eggs.
The Easter Bunny will be available for photographs. Pictures will cost $3 per photo or $1 for participants to take a photo with their own camera. Sponsored by Montclair-Ontario Junior Women's Club, all picture proceeds will benefit youth and community programs.
Also, each child three to ten will get a free ticket for drawings for boys' and girls' activity buckets, sponsored by the Montclair Fire Fighters Association.
Click here for more information.
It's official!
The Redlands Five Guys Burgers and Fries, at 10600 Alabama St., Suite A, is open.
The company is usually pretty tight-lipped about store openings, sending out a tweet after a new restaurant has opened. But we did have a little heads-up on this one.
This tweet was sent out around noon today.
The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The Redlands Five Guys joins current locations in Rancho Cucamonga, Mira Loma, Temecula and La Quinta. Five Guys has plans for locations in San Bernardino, Moreno Valley and Corona.
The Redlands Five Guys Burgers and Fries, at 10600 Alabama St., Suite A, is open.
The company is usually pretty tight-lipped about store openings, sending out a tweet after a new restaurant has opened. But we did have a little heads-up on this one.
This tweet was sent out around noon today.
The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The Redlands Five Guys joins current locations in Rancho Cucamonga, Mira Loma, Temecula and La Quinta. Five Guys has plans for locations in San Bernardino, Moreno Valley and Corona.
AJ Barile's Chicago Pizza has done it again!
The Yucaipa restaurant has taken first place in the Western U.S. at last month's International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.
This is the second year in a row they've taken home the prize.
The winning "traditional" pizza entry this year was Paulie's Pesto.
Dine 909 congratulates AJ Barile's Chicago Pizza and Chef Paul Duran!
AJ Barile's Chicago Pizza is at 32693 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa.
The Yucaipa restaurant has taken first place in the Western U.S. at last month's International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.
This is the second year in a row they've taken home the prize.
The winning "traditional" pizza entry this year was Paulie's Pesto.
Dine 909 congratulates AJ Barile's Chicago Pizza and Chef Paul Duran!
AJ Barile's Chicago Pizza is at 32693 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa.
You may already be a "weiner."
Wienerschnitzel, which is in the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary, is also in the midst of giving stuff away.
More than $50,000 worth of stuff, in fact.
Stuff like $10,000, $1,000, $500, $5 in "Wiener Bucks" or a free corn dog.
Your chances of winning are about one in five.
All you have to do to try and "Cash in on a corn dog" is head to Wienerschnitzel, buy a corn dog (79¢ Every Darn Day), save the stick and enter the code printed on it online here.
If you're not into corn dogs, you can still enter by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the sweepstakes office. The address and official rules are on Wienerschnitzel's corn dog bags.
The contest runs until May 28 or until the code-printed sticks run out. Winners have until June 30 to claim their prizes.
Good luck!
Wienerschnitzel, which is in the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary, is also in the midst of giving stuff away.
More than $50,000 worth of stuff, in fact.
Stuff like $10,000, $1,000, $500, $5 in "Wiener Bucks" or a free corn dog.
Your chances of winning are about one in five.
All you have to do to try and "Cash in on a corn dog" is head to Wienerschnitzel, buy a corn dog (79¢ Every Darn Day), save the stick and enter the code printed on it online here.
If you're not into corn dogs, you can still enter by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the sweepstakes office. The address and official rules are on Wienerschnitzel's corn dog bags.
The contest runs until May 28 or until the code-printed sticks run out. Winners have until June 30 to claim their prizes.
Good luck!
In case you haven't noticed, there's something new on the Dine 909 blog.
Yes, Dine 909 has joined the Facebook minions.
If you're also on Facebook, feel free to "like" our fan page, post on our wall, send us messages and do all that other Facebook-y stuff.
See you there!
Yes, Dine 909 has joined the Facebook minions.
If you're also on Facebook, feel free to "like" our fan page, post on our wall, send us messages and do all that other Facebook-y stuff.
See you there!
Everybody loves free Starbucks, right?
All you have to do is bring a reusable mug or tumbler to your local Starbucks on Friday (April 22) and they'll fill it with your choice of coffee or tea (hot or iced) for free!
If you don't have a mug or tumbler (or left yours at home), you're in luck, 'cause they'll be 20% off regular price at Starbucks that day.
And if you're a little short this week, just ask for your drink in a "for here" cup and Starbucks will spot ya.
In addition, if you bring in your own beverage container to a participating Starbucks any day, you'll get 10¢ off your drink.
During a similar promotion last year, 1.2 million people participated. That's 1.2 million cups that didn't end up in landfills.
For more information, click here.
Starbucks can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
All you have to do is bring a reusable mug or tumbler to your local Starbucks on Friday (April 22) and they'll fill it with your choice of coffee or tea (hot or iced) for free!
If you don't have a mug or tumbler (or left yours at home), you're in luck, 'cause they'll be 20% off regular price at Starbucks that day.
And if you're a little short this week, just ask for your drink in a "for here" cup and Starbucks will spot ya.
In addition, if you bring in your own beverage container to a participating Starbucks any day, you'll get 10¢ off your drink.
During a similar promotion last year, 1.2 million people participated. That's 1.2 million cups that didn't end up in landfills.
For more information, click here.
Starbucks can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
Tickets went on sale yesterday for what is imaginatively being called the I.E. Food Truck Fest.
Following hot on the heels of this month's food truck festival at Don Lugo High School, the event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
They're advertising 50 food trucks, but don't yet have any listed on their website.
Tickets are $8 in advance from the arena itself, $12 from Ticketmaster and $10 at the door.
500 VIP tickets are also being made available, which will grant you an hour's early admission. VIP tickets are priced at $25 from the arena and a whopping $34.25 through Ticketmaster.
Children 6 and under are free.
In addition to the food trucks, organizers are promising a skate demo provided by Active Ride Shop, live local music and DJs, a children's activity area and giveaways.
They're expecting 8,000 to 10,000 attendees. Wow. That's a lot of Korean BBQ tacos!
For more information, click here for the event page on the CBBA website or here for the event's website.
Also, check back to Dine 909 for updates as we get 'em.
Following hot on the heels of this month's food truck festival at Don Lugo High School, the event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
They're advertising 50 food trucks, but don't yet have any listed on their website.
Tickets are $8 in advance from the arena itself, $12 from Ticketmaster and $10 at the door.
500 VIP tickets are also being made available, which will grant you an hour's early admission. VIP tickets are priced at $25 from the arena and a whopping $34.25 through Ticketmaster.
Children 6 and under are free.
In addition to the food trucks, organizers are promising a skate demo provided by Active Ride Shop, live local music and DJs, a children's activity area and giveaways.
They're expecting 8,000 to 10,000 attendees. Wow. That's a lot of Korean BBQ tacos!
For more information, click here for the event page on the CBBA website or here for the event's website.
Also, check back to Dine 909 for updates as we get 'em.
Turn off the computer and turn on the TV, because the Suite 106 Cupcakery-winning episode of "Cupcake Wars" airs at 8 p.m. (and repeats at 3 a.m.) on the Food Network.
Suite 106 is located in the Food Hall in Rancho Cucamonga's Victoria Gardens, of course.
Congratulations again, ladies!
Suite 106 is located in the Food Hall in Rancho Cucamonga's Victoria Gardens, of course.
Congratulations again, ladies!
Longtime (since 1933) Ontario candymaker Logan's Candies is being honored by County Supervisor Gary Ovitt as the Small Business of the Month for March.
Logan's is perhaps best known for its candy canes, which have been devoured by generations of children (and former children).
Each month Ovitt honors a local business for their impact on making the community a better place.
A ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. today (April 19) at the candy shop, 125 W. B St.
Logan's is perhaps best known for its candy canes, which have been devoured by generations of children (and former children).
Each month Ovitt honors a local business for their impact on making the community a better place.
A ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. today (April 19) at the candy shop, 125 W. B St.
After making previously hitting the Chino and Barstow locations, Tommy Tuesday is coming to Riverside this week.
Tommy Tuesday is a celebration of the Original Tommy's 65th anniversary, bringing the price of its signature chiliburger down to 65¢.
All you have to do is utter the secret phrase "Inland Empire" to get up to five chiliburgers at that price.
We wholeheartedly approve of tomorrow's secret phrase.
The deal is good all day (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) tomorrow (April 19) at the restaurant at 7504 Mission Grove Parkway South.
For more information, click here to visit the Facebook page for the event.
Tommy Tuesday is a celebration of the Original Tommy's 65th anniversary, bringing the price of its signature chiliburger down to 65¢.
All you have to do is utter the secret phrase "Inland Empire" to get up to five chiliburgers at that price.
We wholeheartedly approve of tomorrow's secret phrase.
The deal is good all day (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) tomorrow (April 19) at the restaurant at 7504 Mission Grove Parkway South.
For more information, click here to visit the Facebook page for the event.
The Tillamook Cheese Loaf Love Tour is again winding its way through the Inland Empire.
The modified Volkswagen Microbuses will be at the following locations from noon to 7 p.m. today:
Upcoming tour stops include Redlands, Highland, San Bernardino, Riverside, Norco, Chino, Fontana, Ontario, Bloomington and Rialto.
For more information and tour schedule, click here.
The modified Volkswagen Microbuses will be at the following locations from noon to 7 p.m. today:
- Beaumont: Stater Bros., 1661 E. 6th St.
- Calimesa: Stater Bros, 1155 Calimesa Blvd.
- Yucaipa: Stater Bros, 11365 Bryant St.
Upcoming tour stops include Redlands, Highland, San Bernardino, Riverside, Norco, Chino, Fontana, Ontario, Bloomington and Rialto.
For more information and tour schedule, click here.
The folks over at My Delight Cupcakery apparently wanted to switch things up and are hosting a Saturday Social from noon to 5 p.m. today (April 16).
Or, maybe they just got tired of having to work on Sunday.
Today's event is to celebrate being chosen Best Bakery on the online CitiVoter Inland Empire Hotlist poll.
Of course, it's not a My Delight Social without food trucks, and today, they've got three: Buttermilk Truck (breakfast and more); Nom Nom Truck (Vietnamese sandwiches and tacos); and the Grilled Cheese Truck (duh).
As usual, DJ Mike Styles will be soothing the savage beats.
My Delight is at 1520 N. Mountain Ave. in Ontario.
Or, maybe they just got tired of having to work on Sunday.
Today's event is to celebrate being chosen Best Bakery on the online CitiVoter Inland Empire Hotlist poll.
Of course, it's not a My Delight Social without food trucks, and today, they've got three: Buttermilk Truck (breakfast and more); Nom Nom Truck (Vietnamese sandwiches and tacos); and the Grilled Cheese Truck (duh).
As usual, DJ Mike Styles will be soothing the savage beats.
My Delight is at 1520 N. Mountain Ave. in Ontario.
The latest in a series of restaurant fundraisers for Rancho Cucamonga's
Freedom Courtyard project is taking place from noon to 9 p.m. Monday (April 18) at Mimi's Cafe, 10909 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga.
Patrons who present a flier when dining will have 15% of their bill donated to the project.
The flier is available here.
The Freedom Courtyard project is planned for the city's Central Park. Click here to learn more about it.
Patrons who present a flier when dining will have 15% of their bill donated to the project.
The flier is available here.
The Freedom Courtyard project is planned for the city's Central Park. Click here to learn more about it.
OK, so there are no participating restaurants here in the San Bernardino valley, but there are a slew of restaurants in the Palm Springs area that are participating in this year's Dining Out for Life, which is being held April 28.
The event, which is a fundraiser for various AIDS charities, is a simple one: You go out to eat and restaurants donate a portion of your bill to the charity.
Most restaurants donate 25%, but in the desert, all of the restaurants are donating at least 33% of the bill. About a fifth of them are donating a whopping 50%.
Participating restaurants include: King's Highway, Circa 59, Cipolline Osteria, Johnny Costa's Ristorante, Native Foods, Pinocchio's in the Desert and Trio Restaurant.
In Palm Springs, the funds raised will benefit Desert AIDS Project.
Click here for a complete list of participating restaurants.
The event, which is a fundraiser for various AIDS charities, is a simple one: You go out to eat and restaurants donate a portion of your bill to the charity.
Most restaurants donate 25%, but in the desert, all of the restaurants are donating at least 33% of the bill. About a fifth of them are donating a whopping 50%.
Participating restaurants include: King's Highway, Circa 59, Cipolline Osteria, Johnny Costa's Ristorante, Native Foods, Pinocchio's in the Desert and Trio Restaurant.
In Palm Springs, the funds raised will benefit Desert AIDS Project.
Click here for a complete list of participating restaurants.
It's that time again...31¢ Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins!
The event, a fundraiser for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. on April 27.
NFFF provides support and assistance to the survivors of America's fallen firefighters.
Participating shops will be selling scoops of ice cream for 31¢. You can purchase up to three scoops at that price.
At participating locations, you'll also be able to make contributions to local fire charities. However, you can make a $5 donation right now by texting NFFF to 50555.
In a tribute, the flavor of the month is Firehouse #31, which is vanilla and red cinnamon ice cream, with a cinnamon ribbon and cinnamon candy pieces.
Whew...that's a lot of cinnamon!
Baskin-Robbins shops can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
The event, a fundraiser for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. on April 27.
NFFF provides support and assistance to the survivors of America's fallen firefighters.
Participating shops will be selling scoops of ice cream for 31¢. You can purchase up to three scoops at that price.
At participating locations, you'll also be able to make contributions to local fire charities. However, you can make a $5 donation right now by texting NFFF to 50555.
In a tribute, the flavor of the month is Firehouse #31, which is vanilla and red cinnamon ice cream, with a cinnamon ribbon and cinnamon candy pieces.
Whew...that's a lot of cinnamon!
Baskin-Robbins shops can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
East Valley Dine 909ers, the wait will soon be over.
According to a brief in yesterday's Redlands Daily Facts, the Redlands Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open next week.
The brief mentions that the Zagat-rated-better-burger-than-In-N-Out Virginia-based chain will open at 10400 Alabama St. (in the Redlands Town Center) on Wednesday (April 20).
When I went by about a week and a half ago, there was construction going on, but it still looked a ways from being done.
I guess a lot can be done in a few weeks if you're just creating a burger place.
Five Guys has already opened locations in Rancho Cucamonga, Mira Loma, Temecula and La Quinta and has plans for locations in San Bernardino, Moreno Valley and Corona.
According to a brief in yesterday's Redlands Daily Facts, the Redlands Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open next week.
The brief mentions that the Zagat-rated-better-burger-than-In-N-Out Virginia-based chain will open at 10400 Alabama St. (in the Redlands Town Center) on Wednesday (April 20).
When I went by about a week and a half ago, there was construction going on, but it still looked a ways from being done.
I guess a lot can be done in a few weeks if you're just creating a burger place.
Five Guys has already opened locations in Rancho Cucamonga, Mira Loma, Temecula and La Quinta and has plans for locations in San Bernardino, Moreno Valley and Corona.
I was so looking forward to being there, but I was reminded after the column mentioning it appeared in the paper that the event was the same time as my cousin's son's bar mitzvah.
Oy vey!
At least the bar mitzvah was not without its own culinary experiences.
I'm disappointed that I missed what I believe was the first food truck festival in the Inland Empire.
However, there will be more. The Chino Valley Unified School District is already planning another festival for September.
Chino Valley reporter Neil Nisperos offers a glimpse into the event here.
Did you attend? Feel free to add your comments below.
Oy vey!
At least the bar mitzvah was not without its own culinary experiences.
I'm disappointed that I missed what I believe was the first food truck festival in the Inland Empire.
However, there will be more. The Chino Valley Unified School District is already planning another festival for September.
Chino Valley reporter Neil Nisperos offers a glimpse into the event here.
Did you attend? Feel free to add your comments below.
Redlands' Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has announced (via Twitter) the date of their third anniversary party.I've been to the previous two and am looking forward to number three.
Mark your calendars for June 11.
The event will take place from noon to 7 p.m.
That gives you plenty of time to choose a designated driver.
Vegan restaurant Loving Hut has created a controversy in the college town, and it's not even open yet.
The city council last month awarded the restaurant a $50,000 federal Community Development Block Grant and many in the community are not loving the decision.
Reporter Wes Woods has done a great job documenting the controversy.
You can read his article here.
In the meantime, if you're curious to see what Loving Hut offers, you can visit the nearby Upland location, 903 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite B.
The city council last month awarded the restaurant a $50,000 federal Community Development Block Grant and many in the community are not loving the decision.
Reporter Wes Woods has done a great job documenting the controversy.
You can read his article here.
In the meantime, if you're curious to see what Loving Hut offers, you can visit the nearby Upland location, 903 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite B.
So, after I listed several recently-closed restaurants in the Inland Empire in the newspaper column last week, one of those restaurants has responded.
San Bernardino's Nena's Mexican Restaurant, 642 N. D St., posted a comment via Facebook on the online version of the column.
The comment reads:
That's good news for downtown diners.
San Bernardino's Nena's Mexican Restaurant, 642 N. D St., posted a comment via Facebook on the online version of the column.
The comment reads:
Nenas Mexican Restaurant has only closed temporarily. We will re-open our doors on Monday April 25, 2011. We would like to thank all our customers for your patience and patronage. In addition to our regular menu, we will introduce lots of food specials. We are happy to announce our new lounge/club format.So there you have it. The restaurant, 642 N. D St., will reopen April 25.
That's good news for downtown diners.
The animal advocates over at Helping Out Pets Everyday are having a wine tasting fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. April 30 at Graber Olive House in Ontario.
The event -- Grape Expectations, An Experience in Wine Tasting -- includes hors d'œuvre, Graber Olives, dessert, coffee, music and a tour of the historic Graber Olive House, along with the wine tasting.
The hors d'œuvre, from Pine Haven Catering of Upland, will include overstuffed mushrooms with bacon and three cheeses; roasted and seasoned new potatoes; spring rolls with tangy tangerine dipping sauce; warm artichoke dip with blue corn tortilla chips; and chilled Brussels sprouts with fresh herbs.
Attendees will be given a bottle of wine to take home.
Tickets to the fundraiser are $35 per person and are available at Graber Olive House, 315 East Fourth Street in Ontario, or from HOPE.
For more information or tickets, contact Margaret Coffman at macc219@aol.com or leave a message for her at 800-811-4285.
Proceeds from the event will benefit HOPE to support their rescues and outreach programs.
The event -- Grape Expectations, An Experience in Wine Tasting -- includes hors d'œuvre, Graber Olives, dessert, coffee, music and a tour of the historic Graber Olive House, along with the wine tasting.
The hors d'œuvre, from Pine Haven Catering of Upland, will include overstuffed mushrooms with bacon and three cheeses; roasted and seasoned new potatoes; spring rolls with tangy tangerine dipping sauce; warm artichoke dip with blue corn tortilla chips; and chilled Brussels sprouts with fresh herbs.
Attendees will be given a bottle of wine to take home.
Tickets to the fundraiser are $35 per person and are available at Graber Olive House, 315 East Fourth Street in Ontario, or from HOPE.
For more information or tickets, contact Margaret Coffman at macc219@aol.com or leave a message for her at 800-811-4285.
Proceeds from the event will benefit HOPE to support their rescues and outreach programs.
OK, so it's their same old Hangar 24 India Pale Ale as before, but the name has been changed to reflect the fact that it's brewed with 100% Columbus hops.However, what is new is that it's their first IPA that's available in bottles. What's also new is that it's their first beer bottled in 22-ounce bottles.
If you want to be able to purchase one of the first 12 bottles off the line, just show up at the brewery, 1710 Sessums Drive, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday (April 9) and purchase a pint (or two). For each pint you buy, you'll receive a raffle ticket that will enter you into a drawing for the privilege of buying one of the inaugural dozen bottles.
The new Columbus IPA bottles will be available for purchase beginning at 2 p.m.
For more information about the brew, click here.
After what seemed like forever, Sal y Limón opened late last month in Rialto.
The new Mexican restaurant is at 2019 N. Riverside Ave., Suite 1, just north of SR-210.
They're open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Dine 909 stopped by earlier this week. Expect a "First Bites" review shortly.
The new Mexican restaurant is at 2019 N. Riverside Ave., Suite 1, just north of SR-210.
They're open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Dine 909 stopped by earlier this week. Expect a "First Bites" review shortly.
Ubiquitous convenience store 7-Eleven will celebrate the grand opening of a new store Saturday (April 9) in Upland.
Laker Girls will make an appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The new store is at 775 N. Central Ave., at 11th Street.
Laker Girls will make an appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The new store is at 775 N. Central Ave., at 11th Street.
Claim Jumper is hosting a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday (April 14).
The premise is simple: Police personnel help out the wait staff and in return, get tipped by guests.
The tips are donated to charity.
I've been to several of these Tip-A-Cop events in the past and, although there always seems to be a bit of confusion, they're usually a lot of fun.
Claim Jumper has an Inland Empire presence in Rancho Cucamonga (12499 Foothill Blvd.), San Bernardino (1905 Commercenter East), Temecula and Corona.
For more information on the Claim Jumper Tip-A-Cop fundraiser, click here.
The premise is simple: Police personnel help out the wait staff and in return, get tipped by guests.
The tips are donated to charity.
I've been to several of these Tip-A-Cop events in the past and, although there always seems to be a bit of confusion, they're usually a lot of fun.
Claim Jumper has an Inland Empire presence in Rancho Cucamonga (12499 Foothill Blvd.), San Bernardino (1905 Commercenter East), Temecula and Corona.
For more information on the Claim Jumper Tip-A-Cop fundraiser, click here.
The Riverside Millie's Restaurant and Bakery, formerly at 3580 Adams St., was replaced by an Original Pancake House...oh, about a year and a half ago!
I was a frequenter of that Millie's a while back (before the end of 2009, at least!), after my aunt had given me a ton of Millie's gift certificates in payment for repairing her computer, so I'm kind of sad to see it go.
However, I'm also a fan of the Original Pancake House, so I'm glad to see it move so close.
It's the second Inland Empire location for the Original Pancake House. There's another in Temecula at 41377 Margarita Road, Suite F101.
I'm a little surprised that I haven't been by that area in over a year to notice the change. I would've noticed an Original Pancake House!
Nonetheless, I'm ready to head on over there ASAP to get some breakfast. It's a shame they close daily at 2 p.m.
Millie's locations in Fontana (17039 Valley Blvd.) and Hemet (2020 E. Florida Ave.) both appear to still be in business.
I was a frequenter of that Millie's a while back (before the end of 2009, at least!), after my aunt had given me a ton of Millie's gift certificates in payment for repairing her computer, so I'm kind of sad to see it go.
However, I'm also a fan of the Original Pancake House, so I'm glad to see it move so close.
It's the second Inland Empire location for the Original Pancake House. There's another in Temecula at 41377 Margarita Road, Suite F101.
I'm a little surprised that I haven't been by that area in over a year to notice the change. I would've noticed an Original Pancake House!
Nonetheless, I'm ready to head on over there ASAP to get some breakfast. It's a shame they close daily at 2 p.m.
Millie's locations in Fontana (17039 Valley Blvd.) and Hemet (2020 E. Florida Ave.) both appear to still be in business.
As a special treat, this morning's Dine 909 column -- in both the San Bernardino Sun and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin -- was printed with lickable ink.
It's soy-based, flavored with licorice, so if that's not your favorite flavor or you are allergic to soy, don't try it.
The ink is rather fragile, so don't lick it until you've read the whole column, otherwise you might lick some of the ink off. Then you won't be able to finish the column.
For more information on this revolutionary new process, follow the jump.
It's soy-based, flavored with licorice, so if that's not your favorite flavor or you are allergic to soy, don't try it.
The ink is rather fragile, so don't lick it until you've read the whole column, otherwise you might lick some of the ink off. Then you won't be able to finish the column.
For more information on this revolutionary new process, follow the jump.
Continue reading This morning's column printed with lickable ink.
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