The Mug Shakes lands in Rancho Cucamonga

Posted on May 4, 2016 by John Plessel

The Mug Shakes, a new dessert shop in the Victoria Gardens Food Hall, had a very successful soft opening over the weekend.

The shop experienced long lines of customers — perhaps due to the tantalizing pictures of its products (like the one on the right) that garnered thousands of reactions on Facebook — and ended up having to close early due to sell-outs.

The location, which specializes in designer shakes, has been closed for a few days to regroup, hire some more employees and will reopen at 10 a.m. on Thursday (May 5).

The Mug Shakes is at 12434 N Main Street, Rancho Cucamonga. For updates, “Like” ’em on Facebook.

Mountain Grove Yogurtland celebrating grand opening Saturday

Posted on April 1, 2016 by John Plessel

The newest Redlands Yogurtland — located in the Mountain Grove shopping center at 27511 San Bernardino Ave., Suite 120 — will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday (April 2).

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with the following highlights:

Ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.
Free frozen yogurt and toppings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Balloon artist from 3 to 6 p.m.
A $5 unlimited cup of yogurt from 3 to 11 p.m.
DJ with music and giveaways from 6 to 9 p.m.
Drawing for prizes including a TV, two Kindle Fires and Yogurtland gift cards at 9 p.m.

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Like pie? The Claremont Pie Festival is today!

Posted on March 19, 2016 by John Plessel

In honor of Pi Day, which took place earlier this week, the Claremont Pie Festival will be celebrated from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (March 19).

The annual festival, which will run along Second Street between Oberlin and Harvard avenues, will feature pie baking and eating contests, a recipe hunt, entertainment, a “kids korner” and a car show.

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Bring Your Own Cup day returns (times two) to 7-Eleven this week

Posted on March 15, 2016 by John Plessel

Remember last year, when 7-Eleven was letting folks bring coffee pots, trophies and growlers and fill them up with Slurpee for just a buck and a half?

Well…Bring Your Own Cup Day is back, and because it’s the brain-freezing beverage’s 50th anniversary this year, it’s being stretched over two days.

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Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt opens Corona location with week-long celebration

Posted on December 19, 2015 by John Plessel

Menchie's Corona grand opening Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt’s new Hidden Valley Plaza location in Corona isn’t content with having a one-day grand opening. Nuh-uh.

The shop is celebrating all week long, beginning today (December 19).

The specials continue through next Saturday, December 26.

Of course, the shop is closed on Christmas, so no deals that day.

Current flavors include: Holiday Eggnog, Cake Batter, Vanilla Snow, Green Apple Tart, Original Tart and Dole Pineapple Sorbet.

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Candy cane making demonstrations return to Logan’s Candies in Ontario

Posted on December 8, 2015 by John Plessel

It’s that time again!

Candy cane making demonstrations have returned to Logan’s Candies in Ontario.

Times are as follows:

December 9-12,15-18: 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
December 19: 1 p.m, 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
December 21-23: 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
December 28: 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.

The demonstrations are free, but it’s recommended that you arrive 15 to 20 minutes (if not earlier) ahead of the start time, as space is limited.

For a sneak preview of what to expect, watch the above video, made by our pal Charles Phoenix a few years ago.

Logan’s Candies is at 125 W. B St.

For more information, click here.

Help feed hungry folks by enjoying a Slurpee today

Posted on November 7, 2015 by John Plessel

Ubiquitous convenience store 7-Eleven — which celebrates its anniversary on July 11 (aka 7/11) by giving away Slurpees — is taking that concept and flipping it around.

Today (November 7, aka 11/7) is Name Your Own Price Day at 7-Eleven.

Get any size Slurpee for however much you want to pay: 25¢? $1? $10? $100?

Whatever you pay will be donated to Feeding America, which has a branch right here in the Inland Empire: Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino.

So, go ahead. Indulge. Drinking that Slurpee can be your good deed for the day.

For more information, click here for the Facebook event page.

7-Eleven locations can be found pretty much everywhere in the Inland Empire.

Redlands Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry returns Sunday

Posted on October 22, 2015 by John Plessel

Sunday (October 25) is your chance to get some sweet treats for yourself and help end childhood hunger at the same time. That’s because it’s the return of the Redlands Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry.

This year, there will be a change versus previous outings. Instead of a separate event held in the spring, the organizers have joined with the Downtown Redlands Art Walk.

The event is set for noon to 6 p.m. at various businesses in the downtown area.

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