July 2011 Archives
Original Tommy's is still celebrating its 65th anniversary with occasional deals.
Next Tuesday, the chain is serving up 99¢ chiliburgers at only three of its 33 locations.
One of them happens to be in the Inland Empire.
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday (August 2), you'll be able to buy up to five chiliburgers at that price at the Original Tommy's at 2280 Compton Ave. in Corona.
All you need to do to get the deal is utter the secret word: BBQ!
The other two participating locations are in San Diego and Las Vegas.
Click here for the Tommy Tuesday Facebook event page.
Next Tuesday, the chain is serving up 99¢ chiliburgers at only three of its 33 locations.
One of them happens to be in the Inland Empire.
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday (August 2), you'll be able to buy up to five chiliburgers at that price at the Original Tommy's at 2280 Compton Ave. in Corona.
All you need to do to get the deal is utter the secret word: BBQ!
The other two participating locations are in San Diego and Las Vegas.
Click here for the Tommy Tuesday Facebook event page.
A few more trucks have been added to the website for the Riverside Food Truck Festival, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 3, at Third and Market streets in downtown Riverside.
A glance at their "Featured Trucks" page brings the following new names:
Tickets will be $10 at the door.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Riverside Arts Council, Asian Pacific Lunar Festival and Riverside County Prevent Child Abuse.
A glance at their "Featured Trucks" page brings the following new names:
- Stella Pierre's Gourmet Grub: Gourmet burgers, sandwiches, foot-long hot dogs and, goodies like chocolate covered bacon
- Bool BBQ: Korean BBQ tacos and pastels
- Tapa Boy: Filipino breakfast
- Ahn-Joo: Korean pub food
- Me So Hungry: Gourmet burgers, sliders and sides
- The Yummy One: Korean bowls, rice wraps, tacos and burritos
Tickets will be $10 at the door.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Riverside Arts Council, Asian Pacific Lunar Festival and Riverside County Prevent Child Abuse.
Every food has its day, or something like that.
Thursday (July 28) is National Chocolate Milk Day.
Good thing about this one is that Baker's Drive-Thru, which has been very generous in the past with coupons for free food, is helping you celebrate by giving away their real, hand-dipped, chocolate shakes.
The coupon is already up on Baker's Facebook event page, so go get it.
Just print out the coupon (or call it up on your phone), show it to the cashier and enjoy your treat.
The offer is good Thursday (July 28) only at all Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants. One coupon per person or per car per visit. The offer is only good on regular size, and only good on chocolate.
Because, if it were good on other flavors, it would totally defeat the purpose. Totally.
Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
Thursday (July 28) is National Chocolate Milk Day.
Good thing about this one is that Baker's Drive-Thru, which has been very generous in the past with coupons for free food, is helping you celebrate by giving away their real, hand-dipped, chocolate shakes.
The coupon is already up on Baker's Facebook event page, so go get it.
Just print out the coupon (or call it up on your phone), show it to the cashier and enjoy your treat.
The offer is good Thursday (July 28) only at all Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants. One coupon per person or per car per visit. The offer is only good on regular size, and only good on chocolate.
Because, if it were good on other flavors, it would totally defeat the purpose. Totally.
Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
In continuing support for low income families, Stater Bros. Charities has again donated $20,000 to the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) Food Bank.
The monetary donation was part of the "Harvesting Hope" campaign held over the 2010 holidays, during which customers were encouraged to purchase donation cards or donate their loose change in canisters. Stater Bros. employees also donated to the program.
In addition, food donations barrels were placed in all Stater Bros. stores, whereby more than 35 tons of food were collected to redistribute to the needy in Southern California.
Stater Bros. has supported the CAPSBC Food Bank since 1988 with cash and food donations. The company has been averaging donations of 119,000 pounds of food (bread, yogurt, milk, meats and other items) per month.
Here's a staggering figure: Stater Bros. has donated over 20 million pounds of food to the CAPSBC Food Bank since 1988.
Last year, the company donated 1.4 million pounds.
The CAPSBC Food Bank serves over 35,000 San Bernardino County households with food donations each month. Their distribution network supports over 200 agencies, including Catholic Charities of San Bernardino & Riverside County, Salvation Army, Lighthouse for the Blind, the ROCK church, Set Free Christian Fellowship, Desert Manna Ministries, St. Paul A.M.E., Boy's & Girl's Club, local schools, community & senior centers, domestic violence shelters and countless other faith-based organizations just to name a few.
Again, Dine 909 thanks Stater Bros. and the CAPSBC Food Bank.
The monetary donation was part of the "Harvesting Hope" campaign held over the 2010 holidays, during which customers were encouraged to purchase donation cards or donate their loose change in canisters. Stater Bros. employees also donated to the program.
In addition, food donations barrels were placed in all Stater Bros. stores, whereby more than 35 tons of food were collected to redistribute to the needy in Southern California.
Stater Bros. has supported the CAPSBC Food Bank since 1988 with cash and food donations. The company has been averaging donations of 119,000 pounds of food (bread, yogurt, milk, meats and other items) per month.
Here's a staggering figure: Stater Bros. has donated over 20 million pounds of food to the CAPSBC Food Bank since 1988.
Last year, the company donated 1.4 million pounds.
The CAPSBC Food Bank serves over 35,000 San Bernardino County households with food donations each month. Their distribution network supports over 200 agencies, including Catholic Charities of San Bernardino & Riverside County, Salvation Army, Lighthouse for the Blind, the ROCK church, Set Free Christian Fellowship, Desert Manna Ministries, St. Paul A.M.E., Boy's & Girl's Club, local schools, community & senior centers, domestic violence shelters and countless other faith-based organizations just to name a few.
Again, Dine 909 thanks Stater Bros. and the CAPSBC Food Bank.
Saturday (July 30) marks the return of Hangar 24 Craft Brewery's summer brew, Polycot.
Polycot is an American-style wheat beer brewed with organic locally grown apricots.
The release party will begin at 11 a.m. at the brewery, 1710 Sessums Drive, Redlands.
This year, in addition to being available on draft, Polycot will be available in 22-ounce bottles, which the brewery has dubbed "Bombers."
From 11 a.m. to almost 1 p.m., each pint purchaser will receive a raffle ticket good for the opportunity to purchase one of the first 12 Bombers of Polycot ever produced. The drawing will take place at 1 p.m.
Mill Creek Cattle Company will be on hand with pulled pork sandwiches for sale.
For details on the release party, click here. Click here for more information on Polycot.
Polycot is an American-style wheat beer brewed with organic locally grown apricots.
The release party will begin at 11 a.m. at the brewery, 1710 Sessums Drive, Redlands.
This year, in addition to being available on draft, Polycot will be available in 22-ounce bottles, which the brewery has dubbed "Bombers."
From 11 a.m. to almost 1 p.m., each pint purchaser will receive a raffle ticket good for the opportunity to purchase one of the first 12 Bombers of Polycot ever produced. The drawing will take place at 1 p.m.
Mill Creek Cattle Company will be on hand with pulled pork sandwiches for sale.
For details on the release party, click here. Click here for more information on Polycot.
The upcoming Riverside Food Truck Festival has made two steps forward with a website and a Facebook page.
Tidbits picked up from the new sites include:
We'll bring you more details as we get them.
Tidbits picked up from the new sites include:
- Trucks mentioned (and presumably scheduled to be at the event) include SlapFish, Kona Ice, Waffles de Liege, White Rabbit, Nom Nom and Panfiniti.
- A full list of trucks is expected around the second week of August.
- Tickets go on sale Monday (July 25).
- The website includes a map of the event.
- V.I.P. tickets ($25, limited to 300) will include: Access to an air-conditioned tent, goodie bags, private restrooms, early admission, free water and soda, and a private patio with a view of the stage.
We'll bring you more details as we get them.
Due to circumstances beyond their control, the Let's Dine Out Show had to cancel this Sunday's dinner at Upland Kabob.However, they've already announced the next outing at Richie's Real American Diner, 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta.
The event will begin at 2 p.m. August 13 and will include samplings from Richie's breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert offerings.
The cost is $20, which includes tax, tip and non-alcoholic beverages.
It will also be a live broadcast for the Let's Dine Out radio show.
Seating is limited to 50 guests, and as of this writing, about a third of the spots are already reserved.
If you want to join Allan Borgen and Jeff Williams and the rest of the crew at Richie's, call 909-713-GRUB (4782) to reserve your spot.
Longtime Southern California favorite Thrifty Ice Cream is getting small.
As in pints.
The frozen dessert manufacturer has recently introduced pint-sized (literally!) portions of some flavors of its ice cream, in addition to the larger, 56-ounce sizes.
For those times when you just feel like a little chocolate malted krunch.
The pints, which also include vanilla, cappuccino crunch and pecan praline flavors, retail for $2.29.
In addition, a seasonal flavor, circus cookie, will be available hand-scooped in Rite Aid stores year-round beginning in August.
Also, the company is ramping up production of its nonfat frozen yogurt. It had been producing vanilla for hand-dip for a few months, but is preparing to launch new flavors.
The San Gabriel Valley Tribune's Daniel Tedford reported on the new offerings here.
Thrifty Ice Cream is based in El Monte, but is available at Rite Aid stores, which can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
As in pints.
The frozen dessert manufacturer has recently introduced pint-sized (literally!) portions of some flavors of its ice cream, in addition to the larger, 56-ounce sizes.
For those times when you just feel like a little chocolate malted krunch.
The pints, which also include vanilla, cappuccino crunch and pecan praline flavors, retail for $2.29.
In addition, a seasonal flavor, circus cookie, will be available hand-scooped in Rite Aid stores year-round beginning in August.
Also, the company is ramping up production of its nonfat frozen yogurt. It had been producing vanilla for hand-dip for a few months, but is preparing to launch new flavors.
The San Gabriel Valley Tribune's Daniel Tedford reported on the new offerings here.
Thrifty Ice Cream is based in El Monte, but is available at Rite Aid stores, which can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
The first Arby's opened on July 23, 1964.
That makes tomorrow the 47th anniversary of the roast beef restaurant.
To celebrate, the chain is doling out coupons for a 64¢ classic roast beef sandwich when you buy a 22-ounce soda.
Add an order of curly fries and you've got yourself a meal...enjoy!
As usual, there are restrictions: The coupon is valid tomorrow only, one coupon per customer, valid at participating locations only, not valid with other coupons or offers.
Click here to print the your personalized coupon, look at archive photos and see a company timeline.
Arby's locations can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
That makes tomorrow the 47th anniversary of the roast beef restaurant.
To celebrate, the chain is doling out coupons for a 64¢ classic roast beef sandwich when you buy a 22-ounce soda.
Add an order of curly fries and you've got yourself a meal...enjoy!
As usual, there are restrictions: The coupon is valid tomorrow only, one coupon per customer, valid at participating locations only, not valid with other coupons or offers.
Click here to print the your personalized coupon, look at archive photos and see a company timeline.
Arby's locations can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
Reader Steve let me know that Waba Grill Teriyaki House has recently opened a location in Highland.
The restaurant, at 27923 Greenspot Road, Suite D, joins other Inland Empire Waba Grill locations in Yucaipa, Ontario, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino and Corona.
Spotted a new restaurant in your neighborhood? Has a local restaurant closed? Let us know by emailing dine909@inlandnewspapers.com.
The restaurant, at 27923 Greenspot Road, Suite D, joins other Inland Empire Waba Grill locations in Yucaipa, Ontario, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino and Corona.
Spotted a new restaurant in your neighborhood? Has a local restaurant closed? Let us know by emailing dine909@inlandnewspapers.com.
The second of three planned Oporto restaurants has opened in Ontario.
The Australian-based chicken burger chain opened its first U.S. restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga back in February, with plans to open in Ontario and Glendora.
The Ontario location, a former Fazoli's, incorporates a drive-through, which the Rancho Cucamonga location lacks.
The restaurant opened Saturday (June 16). The Glendora location is expected to open by the end of September.
The Ontario Oporto is at 4295 Concours St.
The Australian-based chicken burger chain opened its first U.S. restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga back in February, with plans to open in Ontario and Glendora.
The Ontario location, a former Fazoli's, incorporates a drive-through, which the Rancho Cucamonga location lacks.
The restaurant opened Saturday (June 16). The Glendora location is expected to open by the end of September.
The Ontario Oporto is at 4295 Concours St.
I recently got an email from reader Sarah, a self-described "ice cream fanatic," who noticed that the Rancho Cucamonga Marble Slab Creamery had closed.
It appears to have been the last one in the Inland Empire.
At one time, the Cold Stone Creamery competitor had locations in Fontana and Chino Hills, in addition to the one in Rancho Cucamonga, but no more.
The closest location is Woodland Hills.
It appears to have been the last one in the Inland Empire.
At one time, the Cold Stone Creamery competitor had locations in Fontana and Chino Hills, in addition to the one in Rancho Cucamonga, but no more.
The closest location is Woodland Hills.
It's been tough keeping this one a secret. We're glad we're able to finally share it with you.
Due to the overwhelming success of the inaugural Inland Empire Food Truck Fest last month, the organizers have quickly planned a second event.
Billed as the Inland Empire Food Truck and Brew Fest, the event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 8 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
As the name suggests, the event will also incorporate the flavors of local breweries in addition to the gourmet food trucks.
Also new to the mix is hockey demonstrations from the Ontario Reign and the Los Angeles Kings.
Ticket prices remain the same: A limited number of V.I.P. tickets will be available for $25, which will grant you early entrance and other goodies. General admission tickets will be $8 in advance, $10 at the door and in the few days preceding the event.
Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. August 13, so save your pennies. Tickets will again be available via Ticketmaster, or if you want to avoid those ridiculous "convenience" fees, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office.
For more information, visit the event's website here, or follow on Twitter or Facebook.
Due to the overwhelming success of the inaugural Inland Empire Food Truck Fest last month, the organizers have quickly planned a second event.
Billed as the Inland Empire Food Truck and Brew Fest, the event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 8 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
As the name suggests, the event will also incorporate the flavors of local breweries in addition to the gourmet food trucks.
Also new to the mix is hockey demonstrations from the Ontario Reign and the Los Angeles Kings.
Ticket prices remain the same: A limited number of V.I.P. tickets will be available for $25, which will grant you early entrance and other goodies. General admission tickets will be $8 in advance, $10 at the door and in the few days preceding the event.
Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. August 13, so save your pennies. Tickets will again be available via Ticketmaster, or if you want to avoid those ridiculous "convenience" fees, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office.
For more information, visit the event's website here, or follow on Twitter or Facebook.
There's another new 7-Eleven in town!
This one's at 3588 E. Highland Ave. in Highland.
The grand opening will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (July 16).
Highlights include Laker Girls, Power 106 DJs and...free Slurpees!
This one's at 3588 E. Highland Ave. in Highland.
The grand opening will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (July 16).
Highlights include Laker Girls, Power 106 DJs and...free Slurpees!
That's the latest coupon giveaway from Baker's Drive-Thru!
As in the past, the deal is good today only, one coupon per person or per car, per visit. Not valid with other offers, etc.
You can also show the coupon on your phone to get the deal.
Head to the Facebook event page to get the coupon.
Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
As in the past, the deal is good today only, one coupon per person or per car, per visit. Not valid with other offers, etc.
You can also show the coupon on your phone to get the deal.
Head to the Facebook event page to get the coupon.
Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
For those of you who missed the Inland Empire Food Truck Fest, or if you're just ready for round two, the Riverside Food Truck Festival has been announced for Saturday, September 3.
The festival is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Third and Market streets in downtown Riverside.
The rest of the details of the event are virtually identical to the festival at the Citizens Business Bank Arena back in June:
We'll have more information as it appears.
The festival is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Third and Market streets in downtown Riverside.
The rest of the details of the event are virtually identical to the festival at the Citizens Business Bank Arena back in June:
- Tickets are $8 in advance and will be $10 at the door
- A limited number (300) of V.I.P. tickets will available for $25, which will include early entry (10 a.m.), access to an air-conditioned V.I.P. tent, goodie bags and a private patio.
- 45 to 50 trucks are expected to participate
- Live entertainment, a sports zone and radio station participation are promised
We'll have more information as it appears.
Panda Express, which periodically issues coupons good for free entrées, is at it again.
However, this time you'll need to make a purchase to get an order of Garlic Lovers Chicken Breast.
The offer is good today (July 13) only. Click here for the coupon.
Panda Express restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
However, this time you'll need to make a purchase to get an order of Garlic Lovers Chicken Breast.
The offer is good today (July 13) only. Click here for the coupon.
Panda Express restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
Wienerschnitzel, which has been celebrating its 50th anniversary with deals and contests for quite some time now, is offering a deal this Sunday (July 17) -- the company's official birthday -- that is guaranteed to make hot dog lovers smile.For that special day, Wienerschnitzel will lower the price of its original chili, mustard and kraut dogs to only 61¢.
Why 61¢? Because the restaurant started by John Galardi as a single drive-through in Wilmington back in 1961.
In addition, you'll be able to enter to win a 7-day, 6-night trip for two to Germany, plus $1,000 cash. Entry forms will be available only on Sunday.
But wait, there's more...
Continue reading Wienerschnitzel to serve up 61¢ hot dogs on Sunday.
Rancho Cucamonga's Suite 106 Cupcakery, which won the first time it was on Food Network's Cupcake Wars, has returned to the show for another challenge.
The episode will air at 8 p.m. tonight.
The bakers were challenged to create cupcakes for the Tony awards in New York and incorporate caviar, escargot and foie gras in the desserts.
Escargot cupcakes?
The bakery is also readying its food truck which will roam outside the Inland Empire (where food trucks are currently banned from operating on a daily basis), bringing more unique flavors than found in their Victoria Gardens shop.
One flavor they are planning to bring is a nacho cupcake, a four-cheese buttermilk biscuit with jalapenos and bacon, topped with sour cream, chives, more cheese and more bacon.
No word on escargot, though.
Suite 106 Cupcakery is at 12434 N. Mainstreet in Rancho Cucamonga.
Click here to read Wendy Leung's article on the bakery.
The episode will air at 8 p.m. tonight.
The bakers were challenged to create cupcakes for the Tony awards in New York and incorporate caviar, escargot and foie gras in the desserts.
Escargot cupcakes?
The bakery is also readying its food truck which will roam outside the Inland Empire (where food trucks are currently banned from operating on a daily basis), bringing more unique flavors than found in their Victoria Gardens shop.
One flavor they are planning to bring is a nacho cupcake, a four-cheese buttermilk biscuit with jalapenos and bacon, topped with sour cream, chives, more cheese and more bacon.
No word on escargot, though.
Suite 106 Cupcakery is at 12434 N. Mainstreet in Rancho Cucamonga.
Click here to read Wendy Leung's article on the bakery.
It's just around the corner.
Monday is July 11, aka 7/11, aka 7-Eleven Day!
7-Eleven Day happens to be the adopted birthday of the ubiquitous convenience store, and it celebrates with deals, including free 7.-11 ounce Slurpees.
This year is no exception.
One particular store will be celebrating Saturday and Monday.
For more information, and a reminder to stop by for your free Slurpee, head to the 7-Eleven Day Facebook event page here.
Monday is July 11, aka 7/11, aka 7-Eleven Day!
7-Eleven Day happens to be the adopted birthday of the ubiquitous convenience store, and it celebrates with deals, including free 7.-11 ounce Slurpees.
This year is no exception.
One particular store will be celebrating Saturday and Monday.
For more information, and a reminder to stop by for your free Slurpee, head to the 7-Eleven Day Facebook event page here.
It's upon us again, but you Chick-fil-A fans already knew that, didn't you?
Today (July 8) is Cow Appreciation Day, when the chicken chain encourages customers to dress like a bovine in exchange for free food.
Those who dress head to, um, hoof as a cow get a free meal consisting of an entrée (sandwich, wrap, nuggets, chicken salad sandwich or chicken strips), medium waffle fries and medium beverage.
Those who dress just partially like a cow get a free entrée (same as above).
They even make it easy on you, offering an online kit you can print out to start your costume.
For more information, click here. Click here for a list of CAD FAQs.
Today (July 8) is Cow Appreciation Day, when the chicken chain encourages customers to dress like a bovine in exchange for free food.
Those who dress head to, um, hoof as a cow get a free meal consisting of an entrée (sandwich, wrap, nuggets, chicken salad sandwich or chicken strips), medium waffle fries and medium beverage.
Those who dress just partially like a cow get a free entrée (same as above).
They even make it easy on you, offering an online kit you can print out to start your costume.
For more information, click here. Click here for a list of CAD FAQs.
If you think you missed the Redlands Choral Artists fundraising dinner at Farm Artisan Foods in Redlands, you didn't.
It's been postponed until August 5.
The dinner, with guest chef Anthony Suter (resident composer and music theory professor at the University of Redlands) had originally been scheduled for June 14.
The meal is $65, of which $20 will go directly to Redlands Choral Artists.
Farm Artisan Foods is at 22 E. State St.
For reservations for this special event, please call 909-792-1162.
For more information on Redlands Choral Artists, click here.
Click here to read my original post on the fundraiser.
It's been postponed until August 5.
The dinner, with guest chef Anthony Suter (resident composer and music theory professor at the University of Redlands) had originally been scheduled for June 14.
The meal is $65, of which $20 will go directly to Redlands Choral Artists.
Farm Artisan Foods is at 22 E. State St.
For reservations for this special event, please call 909-792-1162.
For more information on Redlands Choral Artists, click here.
Click here to read my original post on the fundraiser.
It's not like it's required or anything, but I happened to find a Coca-Cola Freestyle while on a recent vacation in the Bay Area.
Then, on my return, I was checking the Coca-Cola Freestyle map, and I found a new pair of new machines here in the Inland Empire!
One's at Gary's Gourmet, 5225 Canyon Crest Dr., Suite 94, Riverside. The other is right here in San Bernardino, at Surfer Joe's, 251 E. Redlands Blvd.
Still wondering what a Coca-Cola Freestyle is? Click here.
Then, on my return, I was checking the Coca-Cola Freestyle map, and I found a new pair of new machines here in the Inland Empire!
One's at Gary's Gourmet, 5225 Canyon Crest Dr., Suite 94, Riverside. The other is right here in San Bernardino, at Surfer Joe's, 251 E. Redlands Blvd.
Still wondering what a Coca-Cola Freestyle is? Click here.
A while back we told you of a local mom, Monica Williams Staniec of Lake Arrowhead, who was one of 16 finalists in the second season of Kraft Foods' and Paula Deen's "Real Women of Philadelphia" recipe contest.
Entrants submitted videos showcasing original recipes featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese or Philadelphia Cooking Creme.
Well, the final event was held on June 30 in Savannah, Ga., and...she won!
Monica won in the side dish category for her Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Garlic Cooking Creme recipe.
The winners in the other three categories are:
Congratulations, Monica!
Her introductory post on the Real Women of Philadelphia site has just gone live. You can read it here.
Follow the jump to see the side dish finalists cook-off and to see Monica's original recipe video entry.
Entrants submitted videos showcasing original recipes featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese or Philadelphia Cooking Creme.
Well, the final event was held on June 30 in Savannah, Ga., and...she won!
Monica won in the side dish category for her Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Garlic Cooking Creme recipe.
The winners in the other three categories are:
- Appetizer: Paula Todora from Keller, Texas, for her Springtime Shrimp Filled Vegetables
- Entrée: Kirsten Shabaz from Lakeville, Minn., for her Savory Garlic Beef and Broccoli Turnovers
- Dessert: Amy Williams from Keller, Texas, for her Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie
Congratulations, Monica!
Her introductory post on the Real Women of Philadelphia site has just gone live. You can read it here.
Follow the jump to see the side dish finalists cook-off and to see Monica's original recipe video entry.
Continue reading Lake Arrowhead mom wins Paula Deen recipe contest.
Don't have any plans this afternoon?
Want to have a hand in helping create one of Hangar 24 Craft Brewery's beers?
Then head on over to the apricot pitting party which started at noon at the brewery, 1710 Sessums Drive in Redlands.
They need 2400 pounds of fruit to produce their annual summer brew, Polycot, which will be released at the end of the month.
They need you to volunteer help them pit the apricots.
So if you're doing anything for the next five or six hours, why not head on over and join thepity pitting party?
Want to have a hand in helping create one of Hangar 24 Craft Brewery's beers?
Then head on over to the apricot pitting party which started at noon at the brewery, 1710 Sessums Drive in Redlands.
They need 2400 pounds of fruit to produce their annual summer brew, Polycot, which will be released at the end of the month.
They need you to volunteer help them pit the apricots.
So if you're doing anything for the next five or six hours, why not head on over and join the
There's a new 7-Eleven in your neighborhood, if your neighborhood happens to be north San Bernardino.
The convenience store just opened up at 3993 Sierra Way (at 40th Street).
They're having a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (July 9), with a Slurpee drinking contest at 12:30 p.m. and a hot dog eating contest at 1:30 p.m.
An official ribbon-cutting will be held at noon.
They're also promising face painting, free Slurpees, raffles and giveaways, livebands performance by the West Coast School of Rock, DJs from PWR FM, 50¢ hot dogs, a clown and Laker Girls.
Just don't get brain freeze!
Update: This 7-Eleven has gone green! This location has the chain's first electric car charging station. The event will include the Nissan Leaf electric car.
Read Andrew Edwards' story on the groundbreaking service here.
The convenience store just opened up at 3993 Sierra Way (at 40th Street).
They're having a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (July 9), with a Slurpee drinking contest at 12:30 p.m. and a hot dog eating contest at 1:30 p.m.
An official ribbon-cutting will be held at noon.
They're also promising face painting, free Slurpees, raffles and giveaways, live
Just don't get brain freeze!
Update: This 7-Eleven has gone green! This location has the chain's first electric car charging station. The event will include the Nissan Leaf electric car.
Read Andrew Edwards' story on the groundbreaking service here.
What?!?Fried Chicken Day hasn't gone international yet?
Nevertheless, Southern California KFCs are celebrating today (July 6) by offering a coupon to get 8 pieces of their fried chicken for $4.99.
You know the drill. The coupon is good at participating locations only, and is valid today only.
Print it. Use it. Eat it.
I happened to do a check of Five Guys Burgers and Fries' locations map earlier this week and discovered something.
In addition to previously-known planned locations in San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mira Loma and Corona, they've also listed two future restaurants in the High Desert.
One is in Victorville, at 15655 Roy Rogers Drive. The other is in Hesperia, at 12795 Main St.
Both are set to be open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Both are right off the 15 Freeway.
No word on a time frame for when they will open. Five Guys typically waits until restaurants' opening days before announcing them via Twitter and Facebook.
In addition to previously-known planned locations in San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mira Loma and Corona, they've also listed two future restaurants in the High Desert.
One is in Victorville, at 15655 Roy Rogers Drive. The other is in Hesperia, at 12795 Main St.
Both are set to be open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Both are right off the 15 Freeway.
No word on a time frame for when they will open. Five Guys typically waits until restaurants' opening days before announcing them via Twitter and Facebook.
The Apple Valley Applebee's is hosting a "Furry Friends Flapjack Fundraiser" for Apple Valley animal services from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16.
For $10, breakfast (and animal) lovers can have their fill of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, orange juice and soda in this all-you-can-eat extravaganza.
Tickets are available at the Apple Valley Municipal Animal Shelter at 22131 Powhatan Road, or at Town Hall, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, both in Apple Valley, during normal business hours.
The Apple Valley Applebee's is at 19201 Bear Valley Road.
For more information call 760-240-7000 x7555 or visit www.AVAnimals.org.
For $10, breakfast (and animal) lovers can have their fill of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, orange juice and soda in this all-you-can-eat extravaganza.
Tickets are available at the Apple Valley Municipal Animal Shelter at 22131 Powhatan Road, or at Town Hall, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, both in Apple Valley, during normal business hours.
The Apple Valley Applebee's is at 19201 Bear Valley Road.
For more information call 760-240-7000 x7555 or visit www.AVAnimals.org.
Allan Borgen and Jeff Williams' Let's Dine Out Show has announced the location for its next Grub Club outing.It's good news for those who are curious to try Persian cuisine.
The event will take place at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at Upland Kabob, 733 N. Mountain Ave. in Upland.
The dinner costs $23, which includes tax, tip and non-alcoholic beverages. Reservations, which are limited to 100 guests, are required.
Items on the evening's menu include: Dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves), hummus dip, tabbouli salad, chicken kabobs, lamb shank, sereshk polo (saffron and barberries aromatic rice), gormeh sabzi (Iran's national dish), Persian rice pudding and baklava.
These events typically sell out, so if you want to dine out with the Let's Dine Out crew, make your reservation ASAP.
Call 909-713-GRUB (4782) to reserve your spot.
For more information, including a full menu, visit their Facebook event page here.
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