The Black Kat brings the wow factor to Big Bear Lake
David Stone lives his dream every day.The Big Bear Lake entrepreneur says he lives to dream and dreams to live.His latest endeavor, the dream of a restaurant offering a high-end dining experience,...
View ArticleDine 909: Fast-food chains again using seafood to lure customers during Lent
Seafood lovers, rejoice!It's that time of year again ... when fast-food outlets roll out limited-time seafood offerings in an attempt to lure Catholics and others who are eschewing meat on Fridays...
View ArticleBeer and wine tastings in the Los Angeles area for the week of March 12
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa MonicaBevMo: Beer and wine tasting, 4-7 p.m. Friday. 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood,#xa0;310-882-6971; 3212 Wilshire Blvd., Santa...
View ArticleDel Taco announces 1-pound breakfast burrito, its biggest yet
With foot traffic lagging at quick-service restaurants, chains are battling on all fronts to gain the attention of fast-food eaters. And one of their hottest battlegrounds is breakfast.Lake...
View ArticleHere's what Inland pubs have planned for St. Patrick's Day
The Inland Empire will be feeling a bit like Ireland in mid-March - and not just for the rolling green hillsides that have been brought on by recent heavy rainfall.With St. Patrick's Day coming up,...
View ArticlePi Day: Where to get $3.14 pizzas and pies in Los Angeles and San Bernardino...
It's that time of year again, the day math eggheads and pizza fans celebrate Pi day on 3.14 or March 14.In celebration of the day, many restaurants are offering deals. Here are a few:Blaze Pizza: The...
View ArticleSt. Patrick's Day at Tam O'Shanter among food events this week in the LA area
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica areaEventsViva Hollywood: New Mexican. Opening, 6 p.m. midnight March 15. Hours: 6 p.m.-midnight Tuesday-Wednesday. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday....
View ArticleDine 909: Big Al's lands in Southern California, at long last
It's finally here!The long-anticipated (well...by us, anyway) Big Al's opened its first California location in Ontario this week, in a former Best Buy at 4120 E. Fourth St.The small but widespread...
View ArticleNutrition: The curious nature of cruciferous vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables, which are in the Brassica or cabbage family of plants, have been promoted as a staple of a healthful diet. In fact, consumption of this group of veggies - such as broccoli, kale...
View ArticleBeer and wine tastings in the Los Angeles area for the week of March 19
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa MonicaBevMo: Beer and wine tasting, 4-7 p.m. Friday. 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood,#xa0;310-882-6971; 3212 Wilshire Blvd., Santa...
View ArticleDine 909: Brewcaipa Brewing Co. finally opens in Yucaipa
The folks at Yucaipa's Brewcaipa Brewing Co. were hoping for a little luck o' the Irish and chose St. Patrick's Day to open the brewery.We first caught wind of the brewery back in September 2015, and...
View ArticleBeer and wine tastings in the Los Angeles area for the week of March 26
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa MonicaBevMo: Beer and wine tasting, 4-7 p.m. Friday. 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood,#xa0;310-882-6971; 3212 Wilshire Blvd., Santa...
View ArticleDine 909: Golden Corral restaurant chain is headed to Ontario
Thanks to reader and tipster Jeff, we know where Golden Corral is headed next: Ontario.Jeff, who last tipped us off on the future location of the Rancho Cucamonga Dog Haus (Victoria Gardens, if you...
View ArticleBeer and wine tastings in the Los Angeles area for the week of April 2
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa MonicaBevMo: Beer and wine tasting, 4-7 p.m. Friday. 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood,#xa0;310-882-6971; 3212 Wilshire Blvd., Santa...
View ArticleHangar 24 Brewery Craft Corner to open at San Manuel Stadium
Inland Empire 66ers fans will soon be able to enjoy their favorite beer from Redlands-based Hangar 24 Craft Brewery field-side.The professional baseball club in San Bernardino announced Tuesday, April...
View ArticleNutrition: Spring break doesn't mean reverting to bad snack habits
Are we there yet? Spring break season is here and whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile, you will want something good to eat. Bringing healthy snacks along for the ride will not only...
View ArticleDine 909: Black Bear Diner is open in Chino (and Barstow, too)
When I checked my email at work one day last week, I received a pleasant shock: Black Bear Diner was opening in Chino this week!Then I received another shock: It's not the first Inland Empire...
View ArticleHow Long Beach's Beachwood Brewing is mocking rival Ballast Point with new...
The argument over what truly constitutes craft beer continues in Long Beach.Beachwood Brewing recently produced a new batch of its Invasive Species beers, which, packaged with labels bearing a...
View ArticleBeer and wine tastings in the Los Angeles area for the week of April 9
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa MonicaBevMo: Beer and wine tasting, 4-7 p.m. Friday. 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood,#xa0;310-882-6971; 3212 Wilshire Blvd., Santa...
View ArticlePassion, military experience fuel Benjamin Rojasleon's kitchen
REDLANDS >> More than anything, Benjamin Rojasleon wants to give people good, honest food.The executive head chef of Lunch at the Mitten is a classically trained chef who graduated in 2004 from...
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