In case you missed today’s front page article in the Daily Bulletin, tonight (January 7) is the last night of operations at Christophe’s Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Upland.
The space is not expected to be vacant long. Sartaj Singh, owner of Antonino’s Italian Restaurant and Haandi in Rancho Cucamonga, has plans to open a Californian infused Italian restaurant at that location.
Christophe’s is at 296 N. 2nd Ave.
Click here to read Sandra Emerson’s report on the restaurant’s closing.
So, the other day I went to the Colton Wal-Mart and was surprised to find that they now have fresh produce, meats and other refrigerated items along with the frozen goods and non-refrigerated groceries they used to carry.
Only now, they carry a lot more groceries than they used to.
They even have a small deli and a small bakery.
A friend told me that the Redlands Target is also gearing up for fresh produce and meats. They’re remodeling now — and have already expanded their non-refrigerated grocery selection — and are expecting to have everything available June 1.
The Upland Target has already been reconfigured and is selling fresh groceries.
The best way I can describe it is that they are mini versions of their “Super” counterparts.
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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.
Inland Valley Hope Partners, which helps people in need by providing food, shelter and supportive services, is teaming up with Mimi’s Cafe, 370 N. Mountain Ave., in Upland for a fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Monday (February 28).
The restaurant will donate 15% of your check to Inland Valley Hope Partners when you present this flier when you dine on Monday.
You were planning to go to Mimi’s on Monday anyway, right?
Inland Valley Hope Partners serves Chino, Chino Hills, Claremont, Diamond Bar, La Verne, Montclair, Mt. Baldy, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas, Upland and Walnut.
They serve around 75,000 men, women and children annually.
They operate four food banks (in Ontario, Pomona, Claremont and San Dimas) and a family residential shelter.
They sponsor the Pomona Valley Certified Farmers’ Market.
So, yes, the funds raised will be put to good use. Bring the whole family, and don”t forget the flier!
Helping Out Pets Everyday will be hosting a fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 7, at the Outback Steakhouse, 530 N. Mountain Ave., Upland.
Here’s how it works: Tickets are $20, which includes your choice of soup or salad and either a 7-ounce Sirloin and a side; an 8-ounce chicken breast and a side; or the Walhalla pasta with vegetables.
To purchase tickets, call HOPE at 800-811-4285 and leave a message. A volunteer will call you back. You can also email Margaret at macc219@aol.com.
Tickets will also be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the next two Saturdays (January 29, February 5) at the Colonies Crossroads PetSmart, 1935 N. Campus Ave., Upland.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold the day of the event.
A full $10 of the ticket will go to to HOPE to help provide medical services and boarding
for rescued dogs and cats and to support their free (for Upland residents) spay/neuter program.
Click here for more information.
If you’re in the mood for a great meal, you might want to head to Toys Us.
Not for something to eat, mind you, but to pick up a toy for a kid whose family might not be able to afford to give them toys.
In the spirit of the holiday, Christophe’s Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Upland has signed up to be a collection spot for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.
Christophe’s is collecting new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations through December 17.
Click here to read the full story from the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
Greek Festivals = Greek food.
Greek food = yum!
My favorite Greek food is probably the glykismata — the desserts.
If you also crave Greek food, you can get your fix during the 11th annual Greek Festival this weekend at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 1391 Chaffee St., Upland.
Hours will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour — with $2 off dinners and $1 off alcoholic drinks — is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Admission to the festivities is $2, with children 12 and younger admitted free.
Parking will be available on Ninth Street between Campus and Grove avenues.
Some of the proceeds from the festival will help offset major operating expenses including the renovation of the church’s interior that was damaged by a 2009 fire.
Click here to read the Suzanne Sproul’s article that ran in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
Let’s face it…56 years is a long time.
But the Upland Host Lions Club has put on their Fish Bake and Corn Feed every year for 56 years.
This year’s feed is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (August 6) at Memorial Park, 1300 E. Foothill Blvd., in Upland.
In addition to the fish and the corn-on-the-cob, they’ll also be serving up steak, corn dogs, cole slaw, and rolls.
All donations collected during the Fish Bake are used to support the community and charities which serve those in need.
By donating during the Fish Bake, the Upland Host Lions want you to know you are making a donation to local schools, the Little League, the Scouts, the blind, and local kids whose families can’t afford eye exams and eyeglasses.
The Lions pledge to put every penny back into the community and want you to know that no donation is too small or too big.
For more on the good works of the Upland Host Lions and the annual Fish Bake, click here to read Suzanne Sproul’s article which recently ran in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
Update: The Fish Bake is over for another year. View Jennifer Cappuccio Maher’s photos here (that last one looks delicious!), and click here to read a brief that ran in Saturday’s Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
In Friday’s paper, Allan Borgen reviewed Christophe’s of Upland, which was greatly anticipated when it opened last year.
Perfect timing, since Upland’s Lemon Festival is this weekend. What a way to kill two birds with one stone…visit the Lemon Festival and dine at Christophe’s!
Did Allan like Christophe’s? I’ll say! Five out of five stars.
Read his review here.
Elsewhere, Elaine “Lunch with ‘Lainey” Lehman heads to Yucaipa to have lunch at the Kopper Kettle Kafe. From her review, it seems like a perfectly fine place to have lunch.
You can read for yourself here.
Speaking of Yucaipa, Friday I had lunch at one of that city’s most honored restaurants for the first time…but you’ll have to wait a couple of days to find out which restaurant and to read my take on it. Stay tuned!
If you’re a night owl, like me, or an early bird, unlike me, you just might have a chance at getting a year’s worth of sandwiches from Togo’s.
You see, the Upland Togo’s (110 S. Mountain Ave., at 8th Street) is celebrating their grand opening this morning (August 15).
To commemorate the occasion, they’re giving the first 50 adult guests (18+) in line free sandwiches for a year!
That’s one sandwich a week for 52 weeks.
The rules?
Just kidding about that last one.
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