September 2011 Archives
Coca-Cola announced today that Five Guys Burgers and Fries will be rolling out its 100+ flavor Freestyle soda fountains to all of its company-owned restaurants nationwide.
Five Guys will be the largest chain to carry the fountain nationally.
Five Guys currently has several locations in the Inland Empire, including Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Mira Loma, Corona, Moreno Valley and Temecula, and has locations planned for San Bernardino, Apple Valley and Riverside, but I believe the locations out here are franchised.
In other Freestyle location news, the Colton Del Taco at 834 W. Valley Blvd. now has one.
To read our take on the Freestyle machine, click here.
Click here to read Coca-Cola's press release.
Five Guys will be the largest chain to carry the fountain nationally.
Five Guys currently has several locations in the Inland Empire, including Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Mira Loma, Corona, Moreno Valley and Temecula, and has locations planned for San Bernardino, Apple Valley and Riverside, but I believe the locations out here are franchised.
In other Freestyle location news, the Colton Del Taco at 834 W. Valley Blvd. now has one.
To read our take on the Freestyle machine, click here.
Click here to read Coca-Cola's press release.
Baker's Drive-Thru is offering its second Facebook coupon this week, this time in honor of World Vegetarian Day.
With the coupon, you can score a Boca burger for just a buck.
Baker's is no stranger to the vegetarian menu, as all locations have several vegetarian items and several locations offer a vegetarian ground beef substitute.
Click here to visit the Facebook event page and get your coupon. As usual, you can either print the coupon or go green and simply display it on your mobile device. The coupon is good today (September 30) only.
Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
With the coupon, you can score a Boca burger for just a buck.
Baker's is no stranger to the vegetarian menu, as all locations have several vegetarian items and several locations offer a vegetarian ground beef substitute.
Click here to visit the Facebook event page and get your coupon. As usual, you can either print the coupon or go green and simply display it on your mobile device. The coupon is good today (September 30) only.
Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
Frequent visitors to Dine 909 are well aware of the effect the economy has had on several restaurants here in the Inland Empire, and it's not good.
One local restaurant has chosen to take a drastic step to remain viable.
Fox's Kitchen Nightmares show and Chef Gordon Ramsay are coming to La Verne next week to help out Charlie's Italian Bistro and you can be a part of the show.
The producers have put out a call for local customers as the restaurant will remain open during filming and through the transformation.
Filming will take place Tuesday (October 4) through Friday (October 7), and if you want to participate, all you have to do is email lavernerest@gmail.com to request a reservation.
This isn't the first time Chef Ramsey has come to the Inland Empire. In the first season, he attempted to help resurrect Lela's in Pomona. You can watch that episode here.
Click here to find out more about the show (and watch more full episodes).
Update: Dine 909 was on hand for the filming of the show, as part of the restaurant's reopening. You can read all about our adventures here.
One local restaurant has chosen to take a drastic step to remain viable.
Fox's Kitchen Nightmares show and Chef Gordon Ramsay are coming to La Verne next week to help out Charlie's Italian Bistro and you can be a part of the show.
The producers have put out a call for local customers as the restaurant will remain open during filming and through the transformation.
Filming will take place Tuesday (October 4) through Friday (October 7), and if you want to participate, all you have to do is email lavernerest@gmail.com to request a reservation.
This isn't the first time Chef Ramsey has come to the Inland Empire. In the first season, he attempted to help resurrect Lela's in Pomona. You can watch that episode here.
Click here to find out more about the show (and watch more full episodes).
Update: Dine 909 was on hand for the filming of the show, as part of the restaurant's reopening. You can read all about our adventures here.
For the uninitiated, restaurant.com is a site where restaurants promote themselves by offering gift certificates on the cheap.
Typically, restaurants will offer a $25 gift certificate for $10 or $15, but that's not the real savings.
Once you buy from them, you'll get on their email list and receive promo codes that offer additional savings.
I've seen 60%, 70%, even 80% off, but never 90% off...until today.
Today (September 29) only, by entering the promo code WOW, you'll get 90% off your order at restaurant.com.
It's not all sunshine and roses, however. There are a few restaurants that the promo code doesn't apply to. Also, the promo code doesn't apply to restaurant.com's gift cards or their "Dinner of the Month Club," where you can purchase a 3-, 6-, or 12-month gift card "subscription."
Oh, and some of the restaurants have a limited number of certificates available each month (Gourmet Pizza Shoppe, for example) and have already sold out.
In addition, most of the restaurants require you to make a minimum purchase and tack on a gratuity of some sort, usually 18%. Here's an example: The delicious La Costa Restaurant in San Bernardino has $25 gift certificates on restaurant.com for $10. With the promo code, that's only $1. But, you have to spend at least $35, and they add in an 18% gratuity before the discount, so...for $35 worth of food, you end up paying $17.30.
Still a deal in anyone's book. And the food at La Costa is amazing!
Click here to get started...and don't forget the promo code!
Typically, restaurants will offer a $25 gift certificate for $10 or $15, but that's not the real savings.
Once you buy from them, you'll get on their email list and receive promo codes that offer additional savings.
I've seen 60%, 70%, even 80% off, but never 90% off...until today.
Today (September 29) only, by entering the promo code WOW, you'll get 90% off your order at restaurant.com.
It's not all sunshine and roses, however. There are a few restaurants that the promo code doesn't apply to. Also, the promo code doesn't apply to restaurant.com's gift cards or their "Dinner of the Month Club," where you can purchase a 3-, 6-, or 12-month gift card "subscription."
Oh, and some of the restaurants have a limited number of certificates available each month (Gourmet Pizza Shoppe, for example) and have already sold out.
In addition, most of the restaurants require you to make a minimum purchase and tack on a gratuity of some sort, usually 18%. Here's an example: The delicious La Costa Restaurant in San Bernardino has $25 gift certificates on restaurant.com for $10. With the promo code, that's only $1. But, you have to spend at least $35, and they add in an 18% gratuity before the discount, so...for $35 worth of food, you end up paying $17.30.
Still a deal in anyone's book. And the food at La Costa is amazing!
Click here to get started...and don't forget the promo code!
Two Inland Empire restaurants will be participating in a fundraiser today (September 29) to benefit the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Dine at either Corky's Kitchen and Bakery, 6403 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, or Guasti Cafe, 13526 Central Ave., Chino, between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 15% of your bill will be donated to the organization.Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease characterized by progressive scarring of the lungs.
For more information, click here.
Dine at either Corky's Kitchen and Bakery, 6403 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, or Guasti Cafe, 13526 Central Ave., Chino, between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 15% of your bill will be donated to the organization.Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease characterized by progressive scarring of the lungs.
For more information, click here.
Baker's Drive-Thru has done it yet again. They're offering a free item via a Facebook coupon.
Today's free item is one of Baker's new Cool Creations beverages. You'll be able to choose from:
Click here to visit the Facebook event page for the giveaway.
Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
Today's free item is one of Baker's new Cool Creations beverages. You'll be able to choose from:
- Vanilla iced coffee
- Caramel iced coffee
- Iced coffee
- Cherry Bomb
- Annie Palmer
- Rootzilla
- Baker's Blast
- Lemon Berry
Click here to visit the Facebook event page for the giveaway.
Baker's Drive-Thru restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
We're all aware of the not-so-healthy food that can be found at the L.A. County Fair.
You know what I'm talking about...those deep-fried, bacon-topped, chocolate-dipped, oversized, calorie-laden temptations.
How ironic then, that Aetna has chosen the fair as the site of one of its Healthy Food Fight semi-finals.
Chocolate-covered bacon and deep-fried Klondike bars will be set aside in favor of Farmers Market stew and Southwest toasted brown rice, corn, tomato and avocado salad, at least for this event.
Aetna asked people around the country to submit their best healthy recipes, and narrowed the field down to 20 entrants from California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona to compete at the fair this weekend.
The event is open to the public (with fair admission) and will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m both Saturday and Sunday near the Yellow Gate.
In addition to the recipe cook-off, the event will feature giveaways and cooking demonstrations.
Recipes will be judged on taste, presentation and nutritional value. Online votes will also be factored in.
The winner of this weekend's semi-final will square off in December in New York against winners of upcoming contests in Dallas, Philadelphia and Atlanta.
The grand prize winner will take home $10,000 worth of groceries donated by Recipe.com.
For more information, visit www.healthyfoodfight.com.
You know what I'm talking about...those deep-fried, bacon-topped, chocolate-dipped, oversized, calorie-laden temptations.
How ironic then, that Aetna has chosen the fair as the site of one of its Healthy Food Fight semi-finals.
Chocolate-covered bacon and deep-fried Klondike bars will be set aside in favor of Farmers Market stew and Southwest toasted brown rice, corn, tomato and avocado salad, at least for this event.
Aetna asked people around the country to submit their best healthy recipes, and narrowed the field down to 20 entrants from California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona to compete at the fair this weekend.
The event is open to the public (with fair admission) and will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m both Saturday and Sunday near the Yellow Gate.
In addition to the recipe cook-off, the event will feature giveaways and cooking demonstrations.
Recipes will be judged on taste, presentation and nutritional value. Online votes will also be factored in.
The winner of this weekend's semi-final will square off in December in New York against winners of upcoming contests in Dallas, Philadelphia and Atlanta.
The grand prize winner will take home $10,000 worth of groceries donated by Recipe.com.
For more information, visit www.healthyfoodfight.com.
We are approaching the tail end of Share Our Strength's Dine Out for No Kid Hungry week, which began Monday (September 18) and concludes Saturday (September 24).
The campaign is an effort to put an end to childhood hunger.
Several chains with locations here in the Inland Empire are participating, either by taking donations directly (and offering an incentive in return) or donating a portion of sales.
Here are a few examples:
The campaign is an effort to put an end to childhood hunger.
Several chains with locations here in the Inland Empire are participating, either by taking donations directly (and offering an incentive in return) or donating a portion of sales.
Here are a few examples:
- Togos, 4077 University Parkway, San Bernardino: Donate $1 or more and get a free 20-ounce fountain drink on your next visit.
- Corner Bakery Cafe, 12375 S. Main Street, Rancho Cucamonga: Donate $1 or more, receive a coupon for a free whoopie pie; $5 donation for a coupon book valued at $35.
- P.F. Chang's, 3445 Grand Ave., Chino Hills: 50¢ donated for every order of lettuce wraps purchased.
- Boston Market, 70890 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga: Donate $1 or more and get a coupon for a free side on your next visit.
- Sizzler, 1800 S. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino: 10% of all kids meals will be donated.
- Joe's Crab Shack, 12327 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga: Donate $1 or more and get a coupon for a free key lime pie; donate $5 or more get a coupon for a free crab nachos; donate $10 or more and get a free steam pot.
- Dave & Buster's, 4821 Mills Circle, Ontario: Through September 30, donate $1 or more and get a free appetizer or a $5 Power Card, redeemable in October.
- Denny's, 504 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario: Through October 1, donate $3 and receive a coupon book worth $5.
You can help in the research and treatment of childhood cancers and other catastrophic diseases and you don't even have to go to medical school to do so.
You can help just by going out to eat.
And a meal out is much cheaper than medical school.
This Monday (September 26), Chili's Grill and Bar will donate 100% of its net profits for the day to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The fundraising day is part of Chili's annual "Create-A-Pepper" campaign to fight childhood cancer and to raise funds for the hospital.
Participants can also enlist friends to donate funds to the hospital and earn free food items from Chili's.
Since partnering with St. Jude in 2002, the restaurant has donated over $35 million for the hospital.
Head to the "Create-A-Pepper" website for more info and to invite friends, set up a reminder email, add to your online calendar and RSVP on Facebook.
Chili's Grill and Bar restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino, Redlands, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair, Chino Hills, Beaumont, Victorville, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Murrieta and Temecula.
You can help just by going out to eat.
And a meal out is much cheaper than medical school.
This Monday (September 26), Chili's Grill and Bar will donate 100% of its net profits for the day to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The fundraising day is part of Chili's annual "Create-A-Pepper" campaign to fight childhood cancer and to raise funds for the hospital.
Participants can also enlist friends to donate funds to the hospital and earn free food items from Chili's.
Since partnering with St. Jude in 2002, the restaurant has donated over $35 million for the hospital.
Head to the "Create-A-Pepper" website for more info and to invite friends, set up a reminder email, add to your online calendar and RSVP on Facebook.
Chili's Grill and Bar restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino, Redlands, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair, Chino Hills, Beaumont, Victorville, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Murrieta and Temecula.
Continue reading Help Chili's help kids.
After an extended hiatus, Social Sunday is returning to Ontario's My Delight Cupcakery this weekend.The bakery is expanding its scope this time by including its shopping center neighbors -- Toro Sushi, New Age Comics, Burger Zone, Chopsticks Wok and Juice It Up -- in the festivities.
Also, the Humane Society will be on hand with information about pet adoption.
DJ Mike Styles will provide the beats. As is customary, the eats will be provided by a pair of food trucks: Nom Nom and White Rabbit. The treats, of course, will be supplied by My Delight, which will have a special cupcake menu for the day.
Those who RSVP via Facebook will receive a 10% discount. In addition, the first 25 customers will receive a special gift.
The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday (September 25) at the bakery, 1520 N. Mountain Ave. (at Sixth Street), Ontario.
For more information, click here to read the blog post on the event, or click here to go to the Facebook event page.
Last month, I wrote about the opening of the Corona Cici's Pizza getting a last-minute delay.
Well, delay no more! The Corona Cici's will open at 11 a.m. on Monday (September 26).
The first 100 customers to purchase an adult buffet will receive a free buffet every month for a year.
Also, the company is distributing hundreds of wallets around town that contain coupons for a free buffet, a $5.49 value.
The new Cici's Pizza is at 591 McKinley St., Suite 103, formerly home to a Pizza Factory.
And to think at one time I was bemoaning the fact that, despite heavily advertising in the area, there were no locations locally, and now we'll have three.
Cici's Pizza currently has locations in Chino Hills (4200 Chino Hills Parkway, Suite 890) and Murrieta (29910 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite S).
Well, delay no more! The Corona Cici's will open at 11 a.m. on Monday (September 26).
The first 100 customers to purchase an adult buffet will receive a free buffet every month for a year.
Also, the company is distributing hundreds of wallets around town that contain coupons for a free buffet, a $5.49 value.
The new Cici's Pizza is at 591 McKinley St., Suite 103, formerly home to a Pizza Factory.
And to think at one time I was bemoaning the fact that, despite heavily advertising in the area, there were no locations locally, and now we'll have three.
Cici's Pizza currently has locations in Chino Hills (4200 Chino Hills Parkway, Suite 890) and Murrieta (29910 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite S).
Dine 909 favorite the Gourmet Pizza Shoppe is offering a fantastic deal via Groupon.
Two can dine on a three-course meal for only $14, which is usually up to a $35.27 value.
Here's what you get for your $14:
The deal is good at either the Redlands and Yucaipa locations. You'll select which one at the time of purchase. Once you buy, you've got until March 19, 2012, to redeem.
Click here to get in on the deal.
Update: I warned you the deal was fleeting. It's dead, Jim!
Two can dine on a three-course meal for only $14, which is usually up to a $35.27 value.
Here's what you get for your $14:
- Any 12-inch pizza (up to a $22.49 value)
- Any salad for two (up to a $9.29 value)
- One small appetizer, excluding the sampler plate, buffalo wings, or cheese bread (up to a $3.49 value)
The deal is good at either the Redlands and Yucaipa locations. You'll select which one at the time of purchase. Once you buy, you've got until March 19, 2012, to redeem.
Click here to get in on the deal.
Update: I warned you the deal was fleeting. It's dead, Jim!
Redlands Daily Facts reporter Kristina Hernandez was at the Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous this afternoon and spotted the one of the Oscar Meyer Wienermobiles.
Turns out that the RELSHME Wienermobile be available for souvenir photos and they'll be handing out wiener whistles until 9 p.m. tonight, and presumably, through the run of the Rendezvous.
According to their locator map, they're on Court Street, between D and E streets.
Of course, this isn't the first time a Wienermobile has been in San Bernardino. Several years back, I took this photo of one as its crew refueled at the University Parkway Chevron station.
Turns out that the RELSHME Wienermobile be available for souvenir photos and they'll be handing out wiener whistles until 9 p.m. tonight, and presumably, through the run of the Rendezvous.
According to their locator map, they're on Court Street, between D and E streets.
Of course, this isn't the first time a Wienermobile has been in San Bernardino. Several years back, I took this photo of one as its crew refueled at the University Parkway Chevron station.
Qdoba Mexican Grill is giving you a reason to celebrate National Guacamole Day, which is today (September 16)...free chips and guacamole!
You'll have to have a coupon and buy an entrée to get your freebie, but it's still free!
The deal is good from 5 p.m. to close tonight at all Southern California Qdoba restaurants.
Click here to print (or display on your phone) the coupon.
Qdoba restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire, including Redlands, Upland, Ontario and Moreno Valley.
For more deals from Qdoba, follow @QdobaSoCal on Twitter or 'like' Qdoba Southern California on Facebook.
You'll have to have a coupon and buy an entrée to get your freebie, but it's still free!
The deal is good from 5 p.m. to close tonight at all Southern California Qdoba restaurants.
Click here to print (or display on your phone) the coupon.
Qdoba restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire, including Redlands, Upland, Ontario and Moreno Valley.
For more deals from Qdoba, follow @QdobaSoCal on Twitter or 'like' Qdoba Southern California on Facebook.
If you were putting off getting your V.I.P. ticket for the I.E.Food Truck and Brew Fest, you're out of luck.
They announced Tuesday that they have sold out of the 500 available tickets.
The $25 tickets (if you were lucky enough to get one) include access to a shaded seating area, private restrooms, guest presenters (including chefs and brew masters), closer parking and...one hour early admission.
General admission tickets ($8) are still available at Ticketmaster or at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office (if you want to save the $1.75 "convenience" charge). Tickets will be $10 at the door.
Also available are $14 "Truck and Puck" tickets, which include the festival and seats for a pre-season Ontario Reign game that follows at 6 p.m. Click here for ticket information.
The I.E.Food Truck and Brew Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 8, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
Currently, 38 trucks and three breweries are lined up for the event.
Follow the jump to see who's scheduled to be there.
They announced Tuesday that they have sold out of the 500 available tickets.
The $25 tickets (if you were lucky enough to get one) include access to a shaded seating area, private restrooms, guest presenters (including chefs and brew masters), closer parking and...one hour early admission.
General admission tickets ($8) are still available at Ticketmaster or at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office (if you want to save the $1.75 "convenience" charge). Tickets will be $10 at the door.
Also available are $14 "Truck and Puck" tickets, which include the festival and seats for a pre-season Ontario Reign game that follows at 6 p.m. Click here for ticket information.
The I.E.Food Truck and Brew Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 8, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
Currently, 38 trucks and three breweries are lined up for the event.
Follow the jump to see who's scheduled to be there.
Continue reading V.I.P. tickets for the I.E. Food Truck and Brew Fest have sold out.
Another weekend, another food truck event, it seems.
The second Chino Valley Foodie Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (September 17) at Don Lugo High School, 13400 Pipeline Ave., Chino.
Pre-sale tickets are $6 and are available here. Tickets will be $8 at the door. Children five and under get in free.
The event is a fundraiser for the Chino Valley Unified School District.
The first festival, held in April, attracted more than 4,000 people and was the first (that I know of) food truck festival in the Inland Empire.
Fourteen gourmet food trucks are scheduled to serve up tasty treats at Saturday's event, including the Ludo Truck, the Buttermilk Truck, Pie 'N Burger, and Rancho Cucamonga's Suite 106 Cupcakery.
The district will also present the annual State of the District with board president James Na.
For more information, click here to read an article from Inland Valley Daily Bulletin writer Suzanne Sproul.
Follow the jump for a complete list of trucks.
The second Chino Valley Foodie Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (September 17) at Don Lugo High School, 13400 Pipeline Ave., Chino.
Pre-sale tickets are $6 and are available here. Tickets will be $8 at the door. Children five and under get in free.
The event is a fundraiser for the Chino Valley Unified School District.
The first festival, held in April, attracted more than 4,000 people and was the first (that I know of) food truck festival in the Inland Empire.
Fourteen gourmet food trucks are scheduled to serve up tasty treats at Saturday's event, including the Ludo Truck, the Buttermilk Truck, Pie 'N Burger, and Rancho Cucamonga's Suite 106 Cupcakery.
The district will also present the annual State of the District with board president James Na.
For more information, click here to read an article from Inland Valley Daily Bulletin writer Suzanne Sproul.
Follow the jump for a complete list of trucks.
Continue reading Food trucks rolling in for the second Chino Valley Foodie Fest Saturday.
A new self-serve frozen yogurt place recently opened in Highland.
What distinguishes the very kid-friendly Major Brain Freeze from the competition is the availability of both Greek-style and Activia frozen yogurt flavors.
I've never seen either of those in a frozen yogurt shop, and being a fan of Greek-style yogurt, was eager to try the frozen variety.
I was not disappointed.
I topped it with Red Hots for a dessert that was hot, cold, creamy, crunchy, spicy and sweet all at the same time. Yum!
A grand opening is planned for the beginning of October.
Major Brain Freeze is at 27923 Greenspot Road, Suite C.
What distinguishes the very kid-friendly Major Brain Freeze from the competition is the availability of both Greek-style and Activia frozen yogurt flavors.
I've never seen either of those in a frozen yogurt shop, and being a fan of Greek-style yogurt, was eager to try the frozen variety.
I was not disappointed.
I topped it with Red Hots for a dessert that was hot, cold, creamy, crunchy, spicy and sweet all at the same time. Yum!
A grand opening is planned for the beginning of October.
Major Brain Freeze is at 27923 Greenspot Road, Suite C.
On Saturday (September 17), the Optimist Club of Redlands is presenting the Hangar 24 Craft Brewery Oktoberfest.Yes, Oktoberfest traditionally begins in September.
The family-friendly event will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sylvan Park, University Street and Colton Avenue, in Redlands.
In addition to terrific Hangar 24 brews, there will be food from The Stockyard, Mill Creek Cattle Co., Johnny's Tacos and Kiddough's Bakery.
Music will be provided by the Rheinlanders, a traditional, five-piece German polka band.
You'll be able to stretch your arms in the stein-carrying contest and your vocal cords in the yodeling contest.
Admission is $5 for those 18 and older, with proceeds benefiting charitable endeavors of the Redlands Optimist Club.
And no, it's not Rice-A-Roni.
It's good news for chocolate lovers...the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory Outlet is coming to Ontario Mills!
We don't have an estimated opening date, but there will be a job fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday (September 17) and Sunday (September 18) at the Embassy Suites Ontario Airport, 3663 E. Guasti Road, in Ontario.
They are hiring for chocolateers and supervisors.
Wouldn't that look great on a resume? "I worked as a Chocolateer for Ghirardelli Factory Outlet from 2011 to 2013."
Part-time, full-time and seasonal shifts are available.
Prospective chocolateers and supervisors should come dressed to impress and be prepared to interview.
It's good news for chocolate lovers...the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory Outlet is coming to Ontario Mills!
We don't have an estimated opening date, but there will be a job fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday (September 17) and Sunday (September 18) at the Embassy Suites Ontario Airport, 3663 E. Guasti Road, in Ontario.
They are hiring for chocolateers and supervisors.
Wouldn't that look great on a resume? "I worked as a Chocolateer for Ghirardelli Factory Outlet from 2011 to 2013."
Part-time, full-time and seasonal shifts are available.
Prospective chocolateers and supervisors should come dressed to impress and be prepared to interview.
Want to help Farmer Boys help kids, and get a deal in the process?
This week, the chain began a fundraiser that will benefit the kids at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
It's the 11th year for the company's "Give A Helping Hand" campaign.
Here's how it works: Just visit any Farmer Boys restaurant, purchase a paper "Lion Heart" by making a donation of a dollar or more to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, and Farmer Boys will reward you with a coupon good for 20 percent off your order of $5 or more.
The restaurant's goal is to raise $30,000 for the hospital, which serves more than 100,000 children annually and is the only Level 1 Regional Trauma Center covering a four-county area that includes Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono counties.
So, yes, your donations will have a positive impact on kids here in the Inland Empire.
The fundraiser continues through October 2. The discount coupon is good until December 31.
Since 2000, Farmer Boys and its guests have raised more than $260,000 for the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
Farmer Boys restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
This week, the chain began a fundraiser that will benefit the kids at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
It's the 11th year for the company's "Give A Helping Hand" campaign.
Here's how it works: Just visit any Farmer Boys restaurant, purchase a paper "Lion Heart" by making a donation of a dollar or more to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, and Farmer Boys will reward you with a coupon good for 20 percent off your order of $5 or more.
The restaurant's goal is to raise $30,000 for the hospital, which serves more than 100,000 children annually and is the only Level 1 Regional Trauma Center covering a four-county area that includes Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono counties.
So, yes, your donations will have a positive impact on kids here in the Inland Empire.
The fundraiser continues through October 2. The discount coupon is good until December 31.
Since 2000, Farmer Boys and its guests have raised more than $260,000 for the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
Farmer Boys restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
Food trucks were a part of last year's L.A. County Fair, but only on weekends, and only two (or three, if you were lucky) food trucks were parked at the fair.
This year, there are four trucks that will be at the fair every day: Calbi, Crepes Bonaparte, Brats Berlin and Piaggio.
In addition, there are a baker's dozen of trucks that will be joining them on weekends: Macho Nacho Truck, Temaki, Chunk 'N Chip Cookies, Paradise Cookies and Ice Cream, The Hungry Nomad, Tornado Potato, Uncle Lau's Island BBQ, Fresh Fries, Flavor Rush, Gourmet Genie, Bite Me Foods, The Gourmet Sausage Co., The Yummy One.
On Sunday (September 11), 31 food trucks (including most of the above trucks) are scheduled to be at the fair's food truck festival from noon to 5 p.m. in the grandstand infield.
Follow the jump to see the list of scheduled trucks at Sunday's event.
This year, there are four trucks that will be at the fair every day: Calbi, Crepes Bonaparte, Brats Berlin and Piaggio.
In addition, there are a baker's dozen of trucks that will be joining them on weekends: Macho Nacho Truck, Temaki, Chunk 'N Chip Cookies, Paradise Cookies and Ice Cream, The Hungry Nomad, Tornado Potato, Uncle Lau's Island BBQ, Fresh Fries, Flavor Rush, Gourmet Genie, Bite Me Foods, The Gourmet Sausage Co., The Yummy One.
On Sunday (September 11), 31 food trucks (including most of the above trucks) are scheduled to be at the fair's food truck festival from noon to 5 p.m. in the grandstand infield.
Follow the jump to see the list of scheduled trucks at Sunday's event.
Continue reading L.A. County Fair food truck festival is Sunday.
According to a post by Rancho Cucamonga reporter (and Dine 909 contributor) Wendy Leung in her RC Now blog, the barbecue and soul food restaurant Chef Tim's closed late last month.
However, Wendy reports that Chef Tim is still catering and plans to open in another location.
Visit RC Now to read more.
However, Wendy reports that Chef Tim is still catering and plans to open in another location.
Visit RC Now to read more.
I've been noticing a flurry of construction at the corner of Fifth and H streets in downtown San Bernardino, where the Paradise Motel once stood.
Naturally, I was curious as to what was being built there.
The answer came this week as a sign went up indicating that it was the home of a new In-N-Out Burger.
Construction is moving fast and furious on the new location.
The plan is to move in to the new location n out of the current downtown location, 190 Bungalow Court, a mere three blocks south of the new one. In-N-Out hasn't set a date for the relocation.
The relocation came as kind of a surprise, since the planned (and highly anticipated) Highland and Rialto locations remain untouched.
Naturally, I was curious as to what was being built there.
The answer came this week as a sign went up indicating that it was the home of a new In-N-Out Burger.
Construction is moving fast and furious on the new location.
The plan is to move in to the new location n out of the current downtown location, 190 Bungalow Court, a mere three blocks south of the new one. In-N-Out hasn't set a date for the relocation.
The relocation came as kind of a surprise, since the planned (and highly anticipated) Highland and Rialto locations remain untouched.
Here's a deal for ya: Participating Los Angeles area (which includes the Inland Empire) Subway sandwich shops are offering either a 6-inch Cold Cut Combo or a 6-inch Meatball Marinara sub for only $2.The deal is good now until September 30.
For more info, click here.
Subway sandwich shops can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
Update: Good news for vegetarians...the 6-inch Veggie Delite is also included in the $2 deal.
Heading to the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario tonight (September 4) to check out Sade and John Legend?
Citizens Business Bank Arena has concocted a one-night-only beverage especially for tonight"s event: A "flirtatious fusion" they've dubbed the Smooth Operator Sangria.
If you"re lucky enough to be catching the show tonight, you can order the unique drink when you get to the arena.
The rest of us can still raise a glass in honor of Sade"s silky sounds.
Just take freshly muddled orange, lemon and lime, and top it with red wine and a lemon twist.
Mmm...talk about your sweetest taboo...
Citizens Business Bank Arena has concocted a one-night-only beverage especially for tonight"s event: A "flirtatious fusion" they've dubbed the Smooth Operator Sangria.
If you"re lucky enough to be catching the show tonight, you can order the unique drink when you get to the arena.
The rest of us can still raise a glass in honor of Sade"s silky sounds.
Just take freshly muddled orange, lemon and lime, and top it with red wine and a lemon twist.
Mmm...talk about your sweetest taboo...
The Riverside Food Truck Festival is nearly here!
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (September 3) at Third and Market streets in downtown Riverside.
If you were lucky enough to score one of the 400 V.I.P. tickets, you'll be able to get in at 10 a.m.
General admission tickets are $8 ($9.27 with service fee) via this link, or just pay $10 at the door.
In addition to the gourmet food trucks, live entertainment, a sports zone and radio station participation are planned.
The festival is also a fundraiser for three Riverside-based charities: Riverside Arts Council, Asian Pacific Lunar Festival and Riverside County Prevent Child Abuse.
Follow the jump to see a list of scheduled trucks. See you there!
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (September 3) at Third and Market streets in downtown Riverside.
If you were lucky enough to score one of the 400 V.I.P. tickets, you'll be able to get in at 10 a.m.
General admission tickets are $8 ($9.27 with service fee) via this link, or just pay $10 at the door.
In addition to the gourmet food trucks, live entertainment, a sports zone and radio station participation are planned.
The festival is also a fundraiser for three Riverside-based charities: Riverside Arts Council, Asian Pacific Lunar Festival and Riverside County Prevent Child Abuse.
Follow the jump to see a list of scheduled trucks. See you there!
Continue reading Riverside Food Truck Festival is nigh.
Sad news for fans of Millie's Restaurant & Bakery.
The Fontana Millie's, formerly at 17039 Valley Blvd., has closed.
The restaurant has a couple of signs posted inside the front window saying that the location is permanently closed and to visit the Millie's in Covina, nearly 30 miles away.
That leaves the only Inland Empire Millie's in Hemet, at 2020 E. Florida Ave.
I have an odd story about Millie's.
A while back, I cleaned some viruses off my aunt's computer, and as payment, she asked where I liked to eat so that she could get me some gift certificates.
At the time, I was kind of on a Mimi's Cafe kick, so that's what I told her.
She got things a little mixed up and I ended up with gift certificates to Millie's.
Let's just say that I got to know the Riverside and Fontana locations for a while.
Of course, they're both closed now, which makes me a little sad.
Thanks to reader Steve, who emailed us to let us know about the closure.
The Fontana Millie's, formerly at 17039 Valley Blvd., has closed.
The restaurant has a couple of signs posted inside the front window saying that the location is permanently closed and to visit the Millie's in Covina, nearly 30 miles away.
That leaves the only Inland Empire Millie's in Hemet, at 2020 E. Florida Ave.
I have an odd story about Millie's.
A while back, I cleaned some viruses off my aunt's computer, and as payment, she asked where I liked to eat so that she could get me some gift certificates.
At the time, I was kind of on a Mimi's Cafe kick, so that's what I told her.
She got things a little mixed up and I ended up with gift certificates to Millie's.
Let's just say that I got to know the Riverside and Fontana locations for a while.
Of course, they're both closed now, which makes me a little sad.
Thanks to reader Steve, who emailed us to let us know about the closure.
Dine 909 was among a select group of participants to preview food selections from this year's L.A. County Fair.
Yum!
What did we sample?
Chicken Charlie's, of course, whose new creations for this year are FryBQ Ribs and Totally Fried Kool Aid.
Then there were the food trucks. On hand were Calbi, Piaggio and Crepes Bonaparte.
We also got to sample from Big Bubba's Bad to the Bone BBQ, Old Tyme Ice Cream Bars, Kokopelli's Indian Fry Bread, Thai BBQ and South of the Border.
The verdict?
You will not be disappointed.
Yum!
What did we sample?
Chicken Charlie's, of course, whose new creations for this year are FryBQ Ribs and Totally Fried Kool Aid.
Then there were the food trucks. On hand were Calbi, Piaggio and Crepes Bonaparte.
We also got to sample from Big Bubba's Bad to the Bone BBQ, Old Tyme Ice Cream Bars, Kokopelli's Indian Fry Bread, Thai BBQ and South of the Border.
The verdict?
You will not be disappointed.
Continue reading L.A. County Fair Food previewed.
Chick-fil-A fans (and you know who you are) have probably already signed up, but the rest of you might be interested in this as well.
Free breakfast at Chick-fil-A!
Or, more precisely, a free breakfast entrée at Chick-fil-A.
Reservations are being taken now for September 6 through 10.
To reserve your free breakfast entrée, simply head to the Chick-fil-A for Breakfast website, punch in your ZIP code, select a nearby restaurant, then an available day and time, and finally, which entrée you want.
Reservation times are in hour increments from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Available Entrees:
Reservations for some locations are going fast...at the time of this writing, there are only 311 reservations available at the Rancho Cucamonga location, so hurry up if you want to catch this deal!
Free breakfast at Chick-fil-A!
Or, more precisely, a free breakfast entrée at Chick-fil-A.
Reservations are being taken now for September 6 through 10.
To reserve your free breakfast entrée, simply head to the Chick-fil-A for Breakfast website, punch in your ZIP code, select a nearby restaurant, then an available day and time, and finally, which entrée you want.
Reservation times are in hour increments from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Available Entrees:
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit
- Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Biscuit
- Sausage Biscuit
- 3-count Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
- Chicken, Egg & Cheese on Sunflower Multigrain Bagel
- Chicken Breakfast Burrito
- Sausage Breakfast Burrito
- Multigrain Oatmeal
Reservations for some locations are going fast...at the time of this writing, there are only 311 reservations available at the Rancho Cucamonga location, so hurry up if you want to catch this deal!
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