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The Inland Valley will see three major food truck festivals before summer even begins.
We've already mentioned the Palm Springs Food Truck Festival, being curated by Cliff Young, host of KVCR-TV's Out to Eat show.
That event is gathering steam and new trucks daily, with Inland Empire-based Where's the Fire Pizza truck, along with India Jones Chow Truck, Frysmith, Piaggio on Wheels, the Vizzi Truck and Waffles de Liege among the 36 announced participants.
The event is being held February 4 at the Spa Resort Casino. General admission tickets are $10.
The first Inland Valley event will take place a couple of weeks later, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 18 at Cable Airport in Upland.
The UHRB Food Truck Frenzy is a fundraiser for the Upland Highland Regiment Band. Tickets are $5.
Details are still a little sparse, but a flier announces a Dale Bros. Brewery beer garden and 21 "subject to change" trucks, including Don Chow Tacos, the Lime truck, the Bun Truck and Meet n' Potatoes.
We've already mentioned the Palm Springs Food Truck Festival, being curated by Cliff Young, host of KVCR-TV's Out to Eat show.
That event is gathering steam and new trucks daily, with Inland Empire-based Where's the Fire Pizza truck, along with India Jones Chow Truck, Frysmith, Piaggio on Wheels, the Vizzi Truck and Waffles de Liege among the 36 announced participants.
The event is being held February 4 at the Spa Resort Casino. General admission tickets are $10.
The first Inland Valley event will take place a couple of weeks later, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 18 at Cable Airport in Upland.
The UHRB Food Truck Frenzy is a fundraiser for the Upland Highland Regiment Band. Tickets are $5.
Details are still a little sparse, but a flier announces a Dale Bros. Brewery beer garden and 21 "subject to change" trucks, including Don Chow Tacos, the Lime truck, the Bun Truck and Meet n' Potatoes.
Continue reading Trio of food truck festivals headed to the Inland Valley.
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.
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.
Start cleaning out your closets!
Bring your unwanted, but sellable, items and drop them off between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (August 12) to the Upland Goodwill, 1240 W. Seventh St.
In return, you'll get two mouthwatering cake doughnuts from the Buttermilk Truck for free!
Yum!
For more information, click here.
Thank you, Buttermilk Truck!
Bring your unwanted, but sellable, items and drop them off between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (August 12) to the Upland Goodwill, 1240 W. Seventh St.
In return, you'll get two mouthwatering cake doughnuts from the Buttermilk Truck for free!
Yum!
For more information, click here.
Thank you, Buttermilk Truck!
The Upland Farmer's Market is promising (besides fresh produce and other goodies you normally find at a farmer's market) food trucks!
The Farmer's Market is held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Third Avenue and A Street (across from the Metrolink station).
In addition, they are advertising "L.A. and O.C.'s tastiest food trucks" from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (August 6) and August 27.
According to the Farmer's Market's Facebook page, the following trucks are scheduled to show up:
Perhaps someday soon, this will be a more regular occurrence. The county Board of Supervisors are scheduled to discuss the food truck ban during their meeting on Tuesday (August 9). More on that later.
The Farmer's Market is held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Third Avenue and A Street (across from the Metrolink station).
In addition, they are advertising "L.A. and O.C.'s tastiest food trucks" from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (August 6) and August 27.
According to the Farmer's Market's Facebook page, the following trucks are scheduled to show up:
Perhaps someday soon, this will be a more regular occurrence. The county Board of Supervisors are scheduled to discuss the food truck ban during their meeting on Tuesday (August 9). More on that later.
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.
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.
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.
Continue reading Big box o' groceries.
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.
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!
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.
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 Я 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.
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.
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