Where else can you get shrimp tacos for a buck?
Today (June 21) and next Tuesday (June 28), the Rancho Cucamonga VFW Post 8680 will add shrimp tacos to the menu (along with their carne asada and chicken tacos).
Tacos are only $1 and a plate with two tacos, rice and beans is $5.
The tacos are served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the post, 8751 Industrial Lane.
For more information, call 909-980-5220.
As I stopped at the 7-Eleven at Milliken Avenue and Fourth Street in Rancho Cucamonga to pick up some cash on the way to the Inland Empire Food Truck Fest this Saturday, I noticed a new restaurant.
Curry Express (aka India Curry Express), 9668 Milliken Ave., Suite 101, had a grand opening banner hanging out front, although it appears they’ve been open about three months.
The restaurant is in the space formerly occupied by Waikiki Hawaiian Grill.
Most intriguingly, they’re also advertising a $7.99 lunch buffet daily. Sounds like something I’ll definitely have to check out, especially since the reviews on Yelp are very positive.
And for you bargain hunters (and who isn’t these days?), the restaurant not only has coupons on its website, but also has gift certificates available on restaurant.com.
Wow…folks came out in droves today (June 18) for the inaugural Inland Empire Food Truck Fest at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
Over 9,600 people 11,800, according to the promoters.
That’s a lot of hungry people!
VIP early-admission tickets sold out earlier this week, and a lot of those people got smart and waited for the Grilled Cheese Truck, which was one of the only trucks that had a line before the festival opened to those with general admission tickets. Of course, their line kept growing and growing as the day went on.
Our luck was good, as we got the very last bit of chicken (a pair of wings) from the LudoTruck, and one of the last dozen waffles from Waffles de Liege.
The event wasn’t without its minor problems. With so many people in attendance, most of the trucks had long lines. Several of the more popular trucks ran out of food about halfway through the event. Also, it would’ve been nice to have more places to sit. And with the sun beating down, more shady spots would’ve also been appreciated…the only cooking going on should be inside the trucks.
Nothing that couldn’t be fixed for next time.
Click here to read reporter (and Dine 909 contributor) Wendy Leung’s report on the festival.
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The big day has finally arrived…the Inland Empire Food Truck Fest!
Gates open at 11 a.m. for most of you who are attending. Those who bought one of the 500 VIP tickets will be able to get in at 10 a.m. Remember that parking at the Citizens Business Bank Arena is free!
Dine 909 will be there, of course, and we will have some goodies to give away, but you gotta “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to get some swag.
For those of you who will be experiencing the food trucks for the first time, here are some tips:
Hope to see you there!
In case you missed it, Sun and Daily Bulletin columnist John Weeks has tried to figure out the whole food truck phenomenon.
You can read his musings here.
If you’ve ever been to San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, you might’ve had a bite to eat at the SportsWatch Grill.
The tribe is taking the concept on the road.
Well, down the street anyway.
The SportsWatch Bar & Grill has opened in San Manuel Village, adjacent to the recently-relocated Mi Cocina.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday (June 13), and a grand opening set for Saturday (June 18) with L.A. Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela signing autographs at 11:30 a.m. and longtime L.A. Kings player Marty McSorley making an appearance at 1:30 p.m.
The first 500 diners Saturday will also get a free T-shirt.
A drive-by last week before they opened revealed a very upscale and trendy space, with a staggering 54 HDTVs situated throughout.
The SportsWatch Bar & Grill is at 27961 Highland Ave., Suite B, in Highland.
When I went to the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario Wednesday to get tickets for the Inland Empire Food Truck Fest, I saw the former Fazoli’s, 4295 Concours St., was nearly done being transformed into an Oporto.
The Australian chicken burger chain named Ontario as of their first three U.S. locations, and now we know exactly where.
This location will have a drive through, unlike the Rancho Cucamonga location. That will probably help sales quite a bit.
A Facebook post from June 4 states the opening is four weeks away, which puts it at the beginning of July.
For those who are interested, there’s a “now hiring” banner posted on the front door.
You better head on over and get that chicken pot pie while you can!
Perkins & Marie Callender’s Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company has plans to shutter 65 restaurants, though none of its Inland Empire locations are said to be on the closure list.
Marie Callender’s has locations in Redlands, Claremont, Chino, Ontario, Victorvill, Riverside, Corona, Hemet and Temecula, but not San Bernardino.
For details, click here to read the story that ran in our business page on Tuesday.
If you live in or are planning to visit the Big Bear area on Monday (June 20), think tacos.
From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, everyone is invited to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) fundraiser at the Sonora Cantina, 41144 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Lake.
Tacos will be sold for only $1, and the funds will go to support CERT, a group of trained citizen volunteers who support first responders in protecting themselves, their families and neighbors and neighborhoods.
CERT helps and supports fire and police personnel. If you’re interested in getting free training, the next 20-hour class is scheduled for Monday, July 18. You can register for the class by calling the Big Bear City Fire District Office at 909-585-2362.
Ontario Mills is hosting a Super Duper Mini Chefs event from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday (June 18) at the mall’s food court.
Kids will have an opportunity to roll up their sleeves and play with their food during this free event.
A variety of food-related activities and crafts featuring Auntie Anne’s pretzels and Chick-fil-A are promised, as well as giveaways, prizes and the ever-popular, “more.”
It’s a also a food drive, as kids are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the GAP Food Bank.
For more information, call guest services at 909-484-8300 or visit the mall’s Facebook event page here.
