Avast, ye mateys! Head to Krispy Kreme for some treasure!

Arrr! Tomorrow (September 19, Matey) be International Talk Like a Pirate Day and Krispy Kreme is surrendering the booty for pirate folk.

Any of ye landlubbers willing to show up at Krispy Kreme and talk like a pirate will receive a free Original Glazed doughnut.

Sea Dogs showin’ up in full pirate regalia will receive a bounty of a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts!

Shiver me timbers!

Everyone else can walk the plank.

Click here for more information.

Ahoy! The only Krispy Kreme in the landlocked Inland Empire is at 4485 Mills Circle, Ontario.

Mangler’s Meltdown doling out free sandwiches in Riverside tonight

KFI-640′s Tim Conway Jr. Show is doing a live broadcast Riverside tonight, and as a part of that, the Pedley-based (if you are to believe the truck’s Twitter and Facebook handles…and really, who would lie about a thing like that?) Mangler’s Meltdown food truck will be taking part in the festivities.

The first 100 people in attendance will get a free grilled cheese sandwich from the truck.

Yes, free.

The whole shebang takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. at Riverside Hyundai, 8001 Auto Center Drive, with a live version of “What the H Did Jesse Jackson Say” kicking off at 8 p.m., and if we’re lucky, a live News Bender from 9 to 9:30 p.m.

For more information, click here.

For more on Mangler’s Meltdown, follow ‘em on Twitter or “Like” ‘em on Facebook.

Bloomin’ Monday returns to Outback Steakhouse

Ryan Newman has done it again!

Newman, the driver of the No. 39 Chevrolet, came in eighth at yesterday’s Pure Michigan 400, which means that all you have to do is
mention his name and Outback Steakhouse will give you a Bloomin’ Onion with any purchase today (August 20).

Restrictions? Dine-in only. One per table. Offer subject to change. Participation may vary.

Outback has been giving away the appetizers on the following Monday whenever Ryan finishes in the top ten in any Sprint Cup Race.

For more information, click here for the Outback Steakhouse Racing site.

Outback
Steakhouse locations can be found in Ontario, San Bernardino, Upland,
Victorville, Moreno Valley, Corona, Temecula and Palm Desert.

Be sure to like Outback on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to find out when Ryan wins again (and when the next Bloomin’ Monday is!).

Get a free Bloomin’ Onion at Outback Steakhouse tonight

He’s done it again!

Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 Chevrolet, came in seventh at yesterday’s Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis, so all you have to do is
mention his name and Outback Steakhouse will give you a Bloomin’ Onion with any purchase today (July 30).

Restrictions? Dine-in only. One per table. Offer subject to change. Participation may vary.

Outback has been giving away the appetizers on the following Monday whenever Ryan finishes in the top ten in any Sprint Cup Race.

For more information, click here for the Outback Steakhouse Racing site.

Outback
Steakhouse locations can be found in Ontario, San Bernardino, Upland,
Victorville, Moreno Valley, Corona, Temecula and Palm Desert.

Be sure to like Outback on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to find out when Ryan wins again (and when the next Bloomin’ Monday is!).

Free Dippin’ Dots Clusterz on National Ice Cream Eve

You might have heard that Sunday (July 15) is National Ice Cream Day.

Well, that would make Saturday National Ice Cream Eve, and Dippin’ Dots is celebrating by giving away free small cups of Clusterz, with a coupon, which is available here.

The giveaway will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

There are two Dippin’ Dots locations in the Inland Empire: 12365 Foothill Blvd., #102, Rancho Cucamonga (east of Total Wine), and 26479 Ynez Road, Temecula.

For more information, click here.

Tomorrow is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A

Haven’t you herd? Tomorrow (July 13) is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A!

Don’t have a cow, man! Just heed the cattle call and hoof it to your nearest Chick-fil-A dressed as a cow and either get an entre or meal udderly free!

Those who dress in a partial costume will get a free entre. Those who dress “head to hoof” in costume will get a free meal.

You can even enter the chain’s costume contest for a chance to win a $100 Chick-fil-A gift card, a catered Chick-fil-A party or other prizes.

So what are you waiting for? Get on the horn and invite all your friends!

Cow Appreciation Day only comes once a year…you might as well milk it for all it’s worth.

For all the details, click here.

Inland Empire Chick-fil-A locations include Redlands, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Upland, Chino Hills, Riverside, Corona, Murrieta and Temecula.

Get a free Starbucks Refresher from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow

This week has not been a particularly cool one here in the Inland Empire, with temperatures soaring over 100 nearly every day.

We could certainly use some relief from the heat, and Starbucks is giving us just that…for free!

From noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow (July 13), the ubiquitous coffee house is giving away free 12-ounce Refreshers beverages at participating locations.

You can choose from either Very Berry Hibiscus or Cool Lime, each low-calorie drink made with real fruit and green coffee extract for a boost of energy.

For more information, click here.

Starbucks locations can be found throughout the Inland Empire.

Oh thank heaven! It’s 7-Eleven Day!

Take a look at the calendar.

Today is July 11, aka 7/11, aka 7-Eleven Day!

7-Eleven
Day happens to be the adopted birthday of the ubiquitous convenience
store, and it celebrates by giving away free 7.-11 ounce Slurpees from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at participating locations, while they last.

With the temperatures in the Inland Empire likely to soar well over 100 this afternoon, you might be tempted to visit more than one store.

This year marks the chain’s 85th year in business.

For more information, visit the 7-Eleven Day Facebook event page here.

7-Eleven locations can be found throughout the Inland Empire.

Free barbecue at Far West Meats’ open house

Everybody likes free, right?

Longtime Highland business Far West Meats suffered a devastating fire two years ago, and had been operating out of a temporary location in Colton with limited capacity.

The company spent $3 million rebuilding and expanding its Highland plant and filling it with state-of-the-art equipment. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony early last month.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (July 14), the company is holding a grand re-opening celebration at the Highland plant, 7759 Victoria Ave., that is open to the public.

Far West Meats is the Inland Empire’s largest meat packer.

You’ll be able to sample beef brisket, ribs, chicken, hot dogs, burgers and Far West Meats’ famous hot links during the open house.

For more information, click here.

Update: Far West Meats is reporting that they had 1,500 hungry people show up at the event, including one local food blogger, who sampled some delicious chicken chorizo, some stewed pork and a hot link. Yum!

Click here to read Rachel Luna’s recap of the event.

Roundup of Fourth deals at local eateries

Happy Independence Day, Inland Empire!

First up, in the hopes that coming together on Independence Day will spark renewal of the American spirit and celebrate our connectedness rather than our differences, Starbucks is giving away free tall hot brewed coffees today.

For more on Starbucks’ #indivisible campaign, click here. Click here for the giveaway’s Facebook event page.

Starbucks can be found throughout the Inland Empire.


Since it is Wednesday, the Inland Empire’s very own Baker’s Drive-Thruhas another coupon deal for us.

Today’s 60th anniversary coupon is for a small fry and a 16-ounce soda for only, you guessed it, 60. You can purchase up to two orders of fries and a soda for that price.

The coupon, which can be printed out or displayed on your mobile device, can be found on Baker’s Facebook page.

Baker’s Drive-Thru locations can be found throughout the Inland Empire.
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