John Plessel
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- Reporter, San Bernardino County Restaurant News and Dine 909 Column, Los Angeles Daily News
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ONT Airport Guide: Dining options in and near the airport Original
Dining options at Ontario International Airport are somewhat limited compared with other, larger airports — looking at you, LAX — but this guide will help you explore what’s available. Of course, your options are going to be limited by which terminal (2 or 4) you’re flying in or out of. Airlines using Terminal 2 are Avianca, Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines and Volaris.
Dine 909: What’s next for Hamilton Family Brewery in Rancho Cucamonga? Original
Dine 909: What’s next for Hamilton Family Brewery in Rancho Cucamonga?
Dine 909: Tierra Mia Coffee opens San Bernardino location
How to get a $4 meal at Taco Bell through the rest of October
Dine 909: Tierra Mia Coffee opens San Bernardino location
How to get a $4 meal at Taco Bell through the rest of October
Dine 909: Tierra Mia Coffee opens San Bernardino location
How to get a $4 meal at Taco Bell through the rest of October
Dine 909: Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens in downtown San Bernardino Original
Chipotle Mexican Grill has found a new way to show off its vegetables
Dine 909: Marie Callender’s opens in Fontana Original
Recipe: Butternut Squash and Potato Gratin is perfect for any autumn evening
Dine 909: Marie Callender’s opens in Fontana
Recipe: Butternut Squash and Potato Gratin is perfect for any autumn evening
Dine 909: Marie Callender’s opens in Fontana
Recipe: Butternut Squash and Potato Gratin is perfect for any autumn evening
Dine 909: These 2 Inland Empire breweries are on the move Original
What to do if you can’t get a ‘Simpsons’ cup at Jack in the Box
Dine 909: 6 new restaurants to try in the Inland Empire Original
Tequileros Taqueria is celebrating two Inland Empire grand openings — along with one in Fullerton — on Saturday, Sept. 19. The celebration begins at 1:30 p.m. at 3410 Grand Ave., Suite C, Chino Hills and at 2:30 p.m. at 11995 Foothill Blvd., Suite 120, Rancho Cucamonga. Guests who follow the chain on Instagram (@tequileros_) can purchase up to 10 street tacos for just $1 each during the grand openings. The deal will be valid while supplies last.
Dine 909: Primecut Taqueria opens first Inland Empire location Original
5 sports bars where the action is in the Inland Empire
Dine 909: Primecut Taqueria opens first Inland Empire location
Nothing Bundt Cakes is giving away a free cake on this one day in September
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Dine 909: Corky's and Septembers are fundraising this month
Corky's Homestyle Kitchen and Bakery’s annual Cookies for Cancer fundraiser has begun. The program, in its 11th year, raises money for Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. September is pediatric cancer awareness month signified by a gold ribbon. For every gold ribbon cookie sold, the chain will donate $1.25 to the hospital. In addition, Corky’s will donate 50 cents for every other cookie sold. Over the past decade, the chain has raised $238,000, including more than $51,000 last year.
Dine 909: Corky’s and Septembers are fundraising this month Original
Taco Bell is introducing a new take on the Choco Taco
Dine 909: Electric Brewing Co. in Murrieta abruptly closes
Chick-fil-A gets into chicken and waffles with new sandwiches
Dine 909: Electric Brewing Co. in Murrieta abruptly closes Original
Chick-fil-A gets into chicken and waffles with new sandwiches
Dine 909: Cornerstone BBQ hosting festival in Beaumont
Cornerstone BBQ is hosting the third annual BBQ in the Pass (AKA Boots Brews BBQ) fest in Beaumont this weekend. The event will take place from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Noble Creek Regional Park, 650 W. Oak Valley Parkway. The event will feature a barbecue cookoff, a barbecue-eating contest, line dancing, live music and plenty of family fun.
Dine 909: Cornerstone BBQ hosting festival in Beaumont
Cornerstone BBQ is hosting the third annual BBQ in the Pass (AKA Boots Brews BBQ) fest in Beaumont this weekend. The event will take place from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Noble Creek Regional Park, 650 W. Oak Valley Parkway. The event will feature a barbecue cookoff, a barbecue-eating contest, line dancing, live music and plenty of family fun.
Dine 909: Cornerstone BBQ hosting festival in Beaumont Original
Nothing Bundt Cakes reveals new fall flavors and the return of a fan favorite
Dine 909: Tierra Mia Coffee is expanding to San Bernardino
Lakers to be sold again in blockbuster $12.5B agreement with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
Dine 909: Eat or drink all you want at these 2 Ontario restaurants Original
Dine 909: Eat or drink all you want at these 2 Ontario restaurants
Dine 909: Eat or drink all you want at these 2 Ontario restaurants
Dine 909: Eat or drink all you want at these 2 Ontario restaurants
Dine 909: Euryale Brewing Co. in Riverside is closing
The Inland Empire is losing another brewery. Euryale Brewing Co. in Riverside is closing after 10 years in business. The brewery, 2060 Chicago Ave., Suite A-17, will host a goodbye celebration from 3-10 p.m. Friday, July 31, its final day. The event will feature beer specials and prizes. Baqba numero tres Local chain Baqba Mexican Grill has opened its third location. The new location is at 2051 Rancho Valley Drive, Pomona.
Dine 909: Euryale Brewing Co. in Riverside is closing Original
How to get a half-price slice of cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory
Dine 909: Joey’s Bar-B-Q in Chino is closing after 48 years Original
Dine 909: Joey’s Bar-B-Q in Chino is closing after 48 years
Dine 909: Angry Chickz to celebrate grand opening of Ontario location
What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak
Dine 909: Kings Brewing Company in Upland is celebrating 10th anniversary Original
A secret picnic is coming to LA this summer — but you have to wear white
Dine 909: These 5 new eateries have opened in the Inland Empire Original
Dine 909: These 5 new eateries have opened in the Inland Empire
Dine 909: Marco’s Pizza opens in Highland, coming soon to Colton Original
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Dine 909: The longtime San Bernardino Taco Tia has closed … again Original
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Dine 909: ONT travelers now have new dining options
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