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Rancho Cucamonga reporter (and Dine 909 contributor) Wendy Leung has written about the lengthy transformation of the former West Elm at Victoria Gardens into Toby Keith's I ♥ This Bar & Grill.
Her story details some of the reasons for the delays in the restaurant/bar's opening, originally scheduled for January 2011, now pegged for mid-March.
The story will appear in tomorrow's Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
You can read it now by clicking here.
Her story details some of the reasons for the delays in the restaurant/bar's opening, originally scheduled for January 2011, now pegged for mid-March.
The story will appear in tomorrow's Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
You can read it now by clicking here.
The Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville and Apple Valley Sonic Drive-Ins are participating in a Super Bowl Double Play this Sunday (February 5).The concept is simple. Just place an order at any of the above locations on Sunday and hang on to your receipt. (The receipts will be pink).
Bring your pink receipt back to the location before the end of February and receive your order again...for free!
Restrictions: You have to have your original pink receipt. The offer is valid at participating Sonic Drive-Ins only. You have to redeem your entire receipt in full. Gift card purchases are excluded. The offer expires February 29, 2012.
A big Dine 909 shout out goes to Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour server Michael Boles!
Fontana resident Ron Herman had gone to the newly-opened restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga to celebrate his 60th birthday.
Unfortunately, just after his food arrived, Herman suffered a seizure and stopped breathing.
Boles, a former U.S. Navy medic, heard a commotion in the restaurant.
Boles rushed over to Herman and (assisted by an off-duty paramedic) performed CPR, saving Herman's life.
Rancho Cucamonga reporter (and Dine 909 contributor) Wendy Leung captured the scene during a recent reunion between Boles and Herman.
You can read her report here.
Fontana resident Ron Herman had gone to the newly-opened restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga to celebrate his 60th birthday.
Unfortunately, just after his food arrived, Herman suffered a seizure and stopped breathing.
Boles, a former U.S. Navy medic, heard a commotion in the restaurant.
Boles rushed over to Herman and (assisted by an off-duty paramedic) performed CPR, saving Herman's life.
Rancho Cucamonga reporter (and Dine 909 contributor) Wendy Leung captured the scene during a recent reunion between Boles and Herman.
You can read her report here.
Well, according to this post from Rancho Cucamonga reporter (and Dine 909 contributor) Wendy Leung, the long-gestating Victoria Gardens restaurant/bar will finally open mid-March...or so.
Wendy sent this tweet earlier today:
This will probably be small consolation to those folks who were hired in a job fair way back at the beginning of December.
Click here to read Wendy's post over on RC Now.
Wendy sent this tweet earlier today:
Just got off phone with manager of @TobyKeithsUSA . Said construction 80% done, looking for mid-March soft opening.
-- Wendy Leung (@RanchoNow) January 27, 2012
This will probably be small consolation to those folks who were hired in a job fair way back at the beginning of December.
Click here to read Wendy's post over on RC Now.
With all the restaurants coming and going in Rancho Cucamonga, it's hard to keep track. Good
thing it's not just "going," there are businesses coming, too.
First the sad news. Joey's BBQ on Foothill Boulevard closed last week. Its Upland, Pomona and Chino locations are unaffected. Robin's Dono, a Japanese restaurant on Fourth Street across from Ontario Mills, has also closed.
Here's some good news. Alberto's will take over Joey's BBQ spot. Alberto's is a chain of taquerias with more than 40 locations in Southern California. Cuban restaurant Flamingo Palms is leaving its tiny Archibald Avenue location and moving to the more prominent Fourth Street, in a space where Camille's used to be. Flamingo Palms will be on Archibald for another month. It was mentioned in this space recently that Handel's, the popular ice-cream joint in Upland, is opening another shop on Haven Avenue at the Vons center near the 210 Freeway. Handel's is expected to open mid-February or March. Finally Felipe's on Archibald and Foothill has closed. Stevie Dee's Diner is expected to take over.
Am I missing anything?
First the sad news. Joey's BBQ on Foothill Boulevard closed last week. Its Upland, Pomona and Chino locations are unaffected. Robin's Dono, a Japanese restaurant on Fourth Street across from Ontario Mills, has also closed.
Here's some good news. Alberto's will take over Joey's BBQ spot. Alberto's is a chain of taquerias with more than 40 locations in Southern California. Cuban restaurant Flamingo Palms is leaving its tiny Archibald Avenue location and moving to the more prominent Fourth Street, in a space where Camille's used to be. Flamingo Palms will be on Archibald for another month. It was mentioned in this space recently that Handel's, the popular ice-cream joint in Upland, is opening another shop on Haven Avenue at the Vons center near the 210 Freeway. Handel's is expected to open mid-February or March. Finally Felipe's on Archibald and Foothill has closed. Stevie Dee's Diner is expected to take over.
Am I missing anything?
The Handel's Ice Cream empire is growing...and getting dangerously close to home!
There's a "coming soon" sign posted at 6403 Haven Ave. (just north of SR-210) in Rancho Cucamonga.
The new location takes up two storefronts, so I'm thinking there might be room for indoor seating, as opposed to the Upland location, which is all outdoor seating.
For those of you who have never experienced Handel's, all you really need to know is that it's a Dine 909 favorite.
This will be the third California location for the Ohio-based Handel's. There's also a location in Redondo Beach.
There's a "coming soon" sign posted at 6403 Haven Ave. (just north of SR-210) in Rancho Cucamonga.
The new location takes up two storefronts, so I'm thinking there might be room for indoor seating, as opposed to the Upland location, which is all outdoor seating.
For those of you who have never experienced Handel's, all you really need to know is that it's a Dine 909 favorite.
This will be the third California location for the Ohio-based Handel's. There's also a location in Redondo Beach.
You know those other guys.
They'll give you a $5 bonus gift card when you purchase a $25 gift card. But remember to use that bonus gift card before it expires...at the end of January.
Or even worse, they'll make you spend $50 before you see any kind of bonus.
Not Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Oh, no.
Reserve and dine at Fleming's before December 30, spend $50 and they'll knock $25 off your bill.
Wow.
And if you bring the whole crew and the bill comes to more than $150, you'll also get a bonus $25 gift card to spend in the first three months in 2012. Spend over $300 and get a bonus $50 gift card.
They'll give you a $5 bonus gift card when you purchase a $25 gift card. But remember to use that bonus gift card before it expires...at the end of January.
Or even worse, they'll make you spend $50 before you see any kind of bonus.
Not Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Oh, no.
Reserve and dine at Fleming's before December 30, spend $50 and they'll knock $25 off your bill.
Wow.
And if you bring the whole crew and the bill comes to more than $150, you'll also get a bonus $25 gift card to spend in the first three months in 2012. Spend over $300 and get a bonus $50 gift card.
Continue reading Spend $50, pay $25 at Fleming's.
Ra Pour's prix fixe menu,
mentioned in this space last week, has changed. The Christmas Eve
dinner is $49, not $39. The New Year's Eve dinner remains $49. There are
three seatings for the New Year's Eve menu -- 5 to 7 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m.
and after 9:30 p.m. The dinner after 9:30 p.m. will be $74, which
includes champagne toast.
Information: 909-899-7999
Information: 909-899-7999
Ra Pour restaurant and lounge is hosting an "Open Sleigh" instrument, toy and food drive from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday (December 18).
The event is in conjunction with Grammy-award winning producers Bobby and Issiah Avila, who grew up in San Bernardino County. The Avila Brothers have worked with Janet Jackson, Usher, Gwen Stefani and Mary J. Blige.
99.1 KGGI will provide entertainment.
Ra Pour is at 7900 Kew Ave. in Rancho Cucamonga's Victoria Gardens.
The event is in conjunction with Grammy-award winning producers Bobby and Issiah Avila, who grew up in San Bernardino County. The Avila Brothers have worked with Janet Jackson, Usher, Gwen Stefani and Mary J. Blige.
99.1 KGGI will provide entertainment.
Ra Pour is at 7900 Kew Ave. in Rancho Cucamonga's Victoria Gardens.
Baker's Drive-Thru is hiring for its upcoming Rancho Cucamonga location.
Applications being accepted on site from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday on site at 12009 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga.
The Inland Empire-based chain is seeking crew members, openers, closers and crew leaders.
Wages are $8.50 to $10.50 per hour to start, depending on experience.
You may also apply online by clicking here.
This'll be a return to the city for Baker's after closing a location at 9538 Foothill Blvd. several years ago. That location is now a Joey's Bar-B-Q.
Applications being accepted on site from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday on site at 12009 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga.
The Inland Empire-based chain is seeking crew members, openers, closers and crew leaders.
Wages are $8.50 to $10.50 per hour to start, depending on experience.
You may also apply online by clicking here.
This'll be a return to the city for Baker's after closing a location at 9538 Foothill Blvd. several years ago. That location is now a Joey's Bar-B-Q.
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