Food choices come, go
It's nearly impossible to keep up with the latest comings and goings of Rancho businesses. Let's start with the good news.
The center on the northeast corner of Foothill and Rochester is shaping up. There's a new Subway, Kiwi Frost (frozen yogurt, I'm guessing) and Maui Wowi coffee. The Costa Mesa-based Chronic Tacos, wedged between Subway and the frogurt place, is opening Friday.
Over on Kenyon near Albertson's, Bad Ass Coffee will host its grand opening party on Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., customers can get a free Kona coffee at 11460 Kenyon Way #108. The Hawaiian themed shop has free Wi-Fi and that's pretty bad ass in my book.
Also, I noticed near Richie's Diner, a Shakey's Pizza is coming soon in that plaza that's sort of Victoria Gardens but not really.
Some businesses haven't found any luck this year, however. Camille's, a Fourth Street sandwich/salad spot, has closed. So has Dinner My Way, the meal prep store on Haven and Base Line. The Daily Bulletin and Inland Living magazine gave some attention to these meal prep businesses two years ago. At one time, there were four of these concept stores in the city. After a quick Internet and 411 search, it appears with Dinner My Way closing, there are now none.
Note to editor: Am I allowed to use the word "ass" on my blog?
The center on the northeast corner of Foothill and Rochester is shaping up. There's a new Subway, Kiwi Frost (frozen yogurt, I'm guessing) and Maui Wowi coffee. The Costa Mesa-based Chronic Tacos, wedged between Subway and the frogurt place, is opening Friday.
Over on Kenyon near Albertson's, Bad Ass Coffee will host its grand opening party on Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., customers can get a free Kona coffee at 11460 Kenyon Way #108. The Hawaiian themed shop has free Wi-Fi and that's pretty bad ass in my book.
Also, I noticed near Richie's Diner, a Shakey's Pizza is coming soon in that plaza that's sort of Victoria Gardens but not really.
Some businesses haven't found any luck this year, however. Camille's, a Fourth Street sandwich/salad spot, has closed. So has Dinner My Way, the meal prep store on Haven and Base Line. The Daily Bulletin and Inland Living magazine gave some attention to these meal prep businesses two years ago. At one time, there were four of these concept stores in the city. After a quick Internet and 411 search, it appears with Dinner My Way closing, there are now none.
Note to editor: Am I allowed to use the word "ass" on my blog?
Whatever happened to the Buca de Bepo that was supposed to go in at Rochester and Foothill?
Buca, sadly, is not coming after all. I blogged about it on Dec. 15, which you can see in the archives. The Claremont location remains the closest.
I went to Bad Ass coffee and was disappointed. I ordered an iced coffee that I dumped in the trash outside the front door as I left. I then went to Starbucks in Albertsons. I won't even go back for a free coffee.
In their defense, my wife ordered a blended coffee that she said was good but not as good as Starbucks.
On another note, their name posed a problem for me when my 5 year old asked why they had a 'bad' word in their name. LOL