Things To Do in the Inland Empire & Southern California
Cheeseburger Week celebrates the invention of America’s favorite food in its birthplace, Pasadena. From January 13-18, 2013, Pasadena salutes Lionel Sternberger for his mastery, insight, innovation and daring in placing a piece of cheese atop a hamburger for the first time in recorded culinary history at the Rite Spot in Pasadena i n 1924. Restaurants, [...]
“Eat Your Heart Out”, dineLA’s twice-yearly dining event, is returning January 21–February 1, 2013! Los Angeles’s restaurant week showcases specially-priced $15, $20, and $25 lunch menus and $25, $35, and $45 dinner menus from hundreds of LA county’s most compelling restaurants. From lobster tacos and ceviche along the coast one night to osso bucco and [...]
Oktoberfest 2012 in the Inland Empire presents no shortage of opportunities to wash down your pretzels with beer, brats and dancing throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties! Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Big Bear is hands down the most talked about Oktobfest in the I.E. As I.E. Weekly reports, you might as well be in Germany, [...]
The smell of steamed lobsters filled the air as crowds of hungry lobster fans descended on the “Port of LA” Lobsterfest, September 15, 2012 at Ports O’ Call Village. Greet the large pelican at the entrance, walk through an inflatable lobster tunnel, and take in the sights. At the entrance you’ll see a large variety [...]
One of the benefits of being a UCR student is how close you are to amazing food. That’s definitely not the only perk but it sure does make dorm life a lot more fun. There is a lot of different ethnic cuisines that have invaded the downtown and university areas of Riverside and it really [...]
Be honest. When you think of vegans or vegetarians, you might think of frail, sickly, animal lovers who eat nothing but tofu and dandelions. The idea of changing your entire diet can be an intimidating thing, that’s understandable, but you should know: shut up! You don’t have to worry about giving up great tasting food [...]
The people have spoken, and the people demand a Farrells in Riverside! Who can resist the seemingly endless sundae combinations, and the crazy belly busters? Our friends at Farrells will be carting the “Pig Trough” over to 3610 Park Sierra Drive, taking over an old Black Angus Restaurant near Castle Park. Sounds like a family fun day in the making!
Finding a place for good fried chicken is hard. Finding a place for good fried chicken in the Inland Empire? Nearly impossible! Luckily “Mother Cluckers” saw a need that desperately needed to be filled. Juicy chicken, with a nicely seasoned crispy skin-I immediately broke things off with a certain military official born in the south. [...]
If you’re looking for a nice place to relax, drink tea, and watch old movies, then look no further! SimpliciTea in Rancho Cucamonga is now open. This establishment had its Grand Opening on July 25th, but has been quietly open for several months. SimpliciTea brings a nice San Francisco vibe to the Inland [...]
The 90th anniversary L.A. County Fair arrives Labor Day Weekend on Friday, August 31st and continues until Sunday, September 30th. The nation’s largest county fair promises 23 days of excitement for all by offering an eclectic mix of world-class concerts, educational, diverse and interactive exhibits, mouth-watering food, unique shopping, exciting horse racing, a thrilling carnival [...]
One of our favorite things here in the Inland Empire is how mom and pop shops always seem to work together! Probably one of the most delicious examples of this is Augie’s Coffee House and A La Minute in Redlands team up every Sunday for Affogatos! If you don’t know what those are, don’t worry, [...]
**Editorial/Photographic Review Dated August 27, 2012** The Los Angeles Epicurean Festival was nothing short of an awesome blend of wine, deserts, meats and fancy treats when it kicked off at Los Angeles’s historic Vibiana cathedral on Sunday, August 26. Sampled for event goers were scores of wines with an international flavor. Indeed, many of the [...]
To mark their third birthday, Black Market Brewing Co. will be doing giveaways every half hour on the hour on August 11th. They will be releasing their highly sought after Belgian Quad called Quadrophenia- which at 11% alcohol content, you will certainly have to have a designated driver that day! Vendors will be selling customized Black Market flavored bratwursts, and some of the best BBQ folks will be grilling on site. Unlike most brewery anniversary events, there will not be any cover charge. There will be live music, as well as door prizes, so make sure to come early on Saturday, August 11th before the shwag and beer run dry!
1. More Affordable Midweek Hotel Accommodations and Recreation Take the time to check out the Palomar Inn Hotel, a 10-room, historical landmark built in the late 1920s. From here, do a self-guided Old Town historic walking tour arch-to-arch; visit the They Passed This Way Monument; shop for antiques and collectibles; and dine alfresco at Old [...]
Dairy Queen and the Children’s Miracle Hospital Network have teamed up for Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day! Thursday, July 26th, 2012, at all participating Dairy Queen’s one dollar, or more, from every Blizzard purchase will go towards helping out the Children’s Miracle Hospital Network. This is a great cause that greatly helps out all of [...]
There is nothing more distinctly American than a drive-in movie theater. All the patriotic elements are there: lazy convenience, worship of the car culture and the frenzied consumption of sugary foods and drinks. It is as American as apple pie and racial tension. Over the years, however, the allure of the drive-in began to decline. [...]
It’s that time of year again…fair season! Friday the 13th of July starts us off with the very popular Orange County Fair! Although it is technically smaller than the Los Angeles County Fair, it’s hardly noticeable with the wide variety of food and shopping opportunities. Grab your friends and just eat your way through the [...]
One may not know it from my exceedingly caucasian exterior, but I grew up around Middle Eastern food. My grandfather was born and raised in Lebanon and my mother spent her formative years living in Beirut. They brought back with them everything they ever needed to know about cooking an incredible Mediterranean/Middle Eastern dish, which [...]
Switchfoot, the band of choice for people who wear jeans with flip-flops, will be playing a free show on July 25 at Stewart Park in Beaumont. The show is part of the city’s annual Summer Concert Series, which has hosted the likes of Smash Mouth, Pat Benatar and Rick Springfield. The band, arguably one of [...]
Killarney’s Restaurant & Irish Pub, one of Riverside’s go-to destinations for a fun and unpretentiously good time, came alive June 16 while celebrating their 5th anniversary. The authentic Irish pub, tucked away in the far end of Riverside Plaza, was filled with an overload of local taps and a seemingly endless flow of premium craft [...]
After months of agonizing anticipation, the good people behind the FYF Fest (formerly the Fuck Yeah Fest) finally made good on their promises and constant teasing by announcing the lineup for this year’s fest. Taking place on September 1 and 2 at the L.A. State Historic Park in downtown Los Angeles, FYF is one of [...]
Bonello’s New York Pizza in Grand Terrace serves some of the best Italian food and pizza in the Inland Empire. This establishment serves authentic dishes using only the best ingredients. The best part is—it’s absolutely delicious and affordable. Gus Garcia has owned Bonello’s for nearly seven years after purchasing it from the original owner, Tony Bonello. His story [...]
Remember all those crazy and interchangeable metalcore bands you thought were completely amazing during your junior year of high school? Well, a good number of them just happen to be convening at the City National Grove of Anaheim August 8 during the All-Stars Tour. Riverside’s very own Suicide Silence is headlining the nationwide tour along [...]
The labyrinthine streets of downtown Riverside came alive with an explosion of culture this past weekend during the 11th annual Saturation Fest. The festival highlighted all the alternative arts and entertainment that the Inland Empire has to offer, from local bands to street vendors to artists. Hundreds of people from all across the region convened [...]
An amazing aroma had already filled the air when I entered Uplands “Taste of the IE”. I waded through a sea of white umbrellas, each one enticing me with a delicious entrée, dessert, or drink. Plate in hand, I made my first stop at “Qdoba Mexican Grill” and tried their “Mango Salad Sampler.” A sweet, [...]
Every so often, a group of people comes together to create an event with a sole purpose of helping out a community in need. The Really Really Free Market (RRFM), a monthly event that focuses on the exchange of goods, services and ideas without the involvement of money, is one of those groups. Yes, you [...]
Frickleburgers in Cathedral City (68375 E. Palm Canyon Drive – Highway 111) makes one of the best hamburgers we have had anywhere – and the best we have found in the Inland Empire. In addition to making great burgers, it’s even fun to just say “Frickleburgers.” Frickleburgers is a small place with big burgers and [...]
Time to search for the tunic, polish the suit of armor, and lace on the corset. Beginning May 12th through June 17, 2012, the “15th Annual Koroneburg Old World Festival” will be in Corona at the only permanent Renaissance Village in California! The (fictitious) Baron Heinrich Von Lauffer allows the townsfolk onto his estate, the [...]
One of the biggest complaints people have about southern California is that we don’t have a lot of great BBQ. And to be fair, those people are right in a lot of way. But then a little restaurant in Moreno Valley opened called Hoggs Gourmet Grill. Located at 12625 Fredericks Ave in Moreno Valley, it’s [...]
Cupcakes have been all the craze for several years now, and even more recent we have seen the rise of the cake pop in the Inland Empire!
