Diningout 10 15 17 by High Desert Media Group

DINING OUT

OCTOBER 15, 2017

ALL ROLLED INTO ONE A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll rules the roost

Page 8 Apollo Restaurant

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Mile High Cafe

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From the publisher’s desk

mong the many things I’ve noticed about High Desert residents is they are passionate about their breakfasts and their burgers. Just look at the number of cafes and burger joints that dot the landscape. Some are national chains, others are mom-and-pop establishments. But they all seem to be doing a bang-up business. One of those cafes is Mile High Cafe, which seems to be flying high at its new location in Old Town Hesperia. Mile High Cafe used to be a fixture at the Hesperia Airport, but when it needed room to spread its wings, the owner headed east to a location that has proved popular over the years with Hesperians. While the Mile High menu has something for everyone, if you like a hearty breakfast you simply have to try their breakfast Enchilada Omelette. It tastes as good as it looks and will help you start the day with plenty of fuel to face whatever comes your way. As for burgers, they come in all

shapes and sizes in our region. But if you don’t want to settle for the myriad of national chains slapping them out, I suggest you visit Burgerim in the Mall of the Victor Valley and Apollo Restaurant on Seventh Street in Victorville. Burgerim specializes in mini-burgers, and they’re not all beef. These slider-like burgers are perfect for lunch, dinner and even special occasions. You can order them solo, in twos, in threes or in a party box of 16 and you won’t be disappointed. While Burgerim is doing burgers small, Apollo does them big. Actually gigantic. Some of Apollo’s burgers are so big, I honestly don’t know how you can get your mouth around them from the top of the bun to the bottom. They have every type of burger you can imagine and have become a must-stop for many Las Vegas travelers. So if you’re hankering for a big breakfast or a special burger, I recommend Mile High Cafe, Burgerim and Apollo. Let’s eat! — Steve Hunt

DINING OUT From the editor’s desk �� 2 Weekly specials �� 3 Happy Hour specials �� 4 Where to dine �� 5 How to deal with picky eaters �� 7 The farm-to-table trend �� 7 A1 Grill �� 8 Food in photos �� 10 Apollo Restaurant �� 11 Food in photos �� 12 Restaurant grades �� 14 Mile High Cafe �� 16 Dining Out is published by the Victor Valley Daily Press, 13891 Park Ave., Victorville, CA 92392. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.

President and Publisher Steve Hunt Advertising Manager Lisa Woodhart Contributing writers Kathy Young Martial Haprov Steve Hunt Contributing photographers James Quigg, Janice Osborn, Kathy Young, Lisa Woodhart Cover and page design Ivan Hundric Copy editing Steve Hunt To advertise, call Lisa Woodhart at 760-951-6253.

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Saturday

Salmon burger Chicken strips Chicken sandwich Salads

Sunday

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll Daily Deals

Buy one specialty roll, get second roll 50 percent off (with coupon in this publication only!)

Burgerim Daily Deals Monday

Merguez Burger in a combo meal or a la carte Marshmallow Dream

Tuesday

Trio combo meal Turkey burger

Wednesday

Wagyu beef burger Chicken wings

Thursday

Salmon burger Chicken strips Chicken sandwich Salads

Cross Eyed Cow Pizza Daily Deals

El Salvador Del Mundo Daily Deals

Wednesday Pupusa $1.99 all day

Firehouse Subs Daily Deals

Wednesday: Kids eat for 99 cents

Los Domingos

Apple Valley and Barstow

Daily Deals

Daily Deals (cannot be

combined with any other offers)

Monday: Buy 2 regular adult price buffets, get 1 kid’s buffet (3-7) free or (8-11) half price Tuesday: Military extra 10 percent off with military ID Ninja Sushi Wednesday: Senior 65+ Daily Deals M o n d a y t h r o u g h extra 10 percent off Thursday: Buy 4 regular Sunday: All sushi and rolls 50 percent off (all day) priced adult buffets, get 1 adult buffet free Shakey’s Pizza Friday: Buy 9 regular priced adult buffets, get 1 adult Daily Deals Monday - all day buffet free 15-inch large one-topping thin crust pizza for $9.99 with Wood Grill Buffet the purchase of a pitcher of beer or 4 soft drinks. Daily Deals

Monday through Friday: Taco Tuesday (Apple Taco Tuesday: after 4 Monday through Sunday: 2 slices with 2 toppings and a Valley only): $2 full-size tacos Buy one medium pizza, get p.m. drink for $6.95 Wednesday: half-priced Wednesday: Wing Night the second 2-topping medium margaritas, 3 to 8 p.m. pizza for $7.99 after 4 p.m. S u n d a y : Champagne Di Napoli’s Friday: Seafood Night after brunch, all you can eat, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($13.95 adults, Firehouse W Spoon Buffet 4 p.m.

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DAILY SPECIALS

Friday

Fries Flourless cake

$7.95 kids) Daily Deals Monday through Sunday: Lunch specials — Mile High Cafe mini pizza, 2 toppings with Daily Deals soup or salad $11.95 or half M o n day through sandwich with soup or salad Sunday: $10.95 Daily breakfast and lunch specials

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Trio combo meal Turkey burger

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HAPPY HOUR

SPECIALS

Monday - Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m. Friday - Sunday, 5 p.m. to close $4 well drinks, $1 off wine, $1 off beer 20 percent off appetizers at bar only

Firehouse Subs Happy Hour

Monday through Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Any small sub + chips + small drink $5.99

Los Domingos

Apple Valley and Barstow

Happy Hour

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll Happy Hour

20 percent off on teriyaki bowls and specialty rolls from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Monday, 5 to 8 p.m., (with coupon from this publibar only cation only!)

NFL Football Package

Di Napoli’s Firehouse Happy Hour

$2 Beers (Bud Light & Coors Light) $4 Shots (Jager Bombs & Cactus Coolers)

$2 Tacos (Chicken & Coors Light) Beef) $4 Shots (Jager Bombs Tuesday, 3 to 7 p.m.: & Cactus Coolers) Drink specials $2 Tacos (Chicken & Wednesday, 8 p.m. to Beef) midnight: Family karaoke (Apple Valley only) and drink Mile High Cafe specials Happy Hour Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., Taco Tuesday, 4 to 9 bar only p.m.: $2 tacos, $2 enchilaNFL Football Package das, beer specials $2 Beers (Bud Light & Coors Light) Ninja Sushi $4 Shots (Jager Bombs Happy Hour & Cactus Coolers) M o nday through $2 Tacos (Chicken & Sunday: Large beer, 2 for Beef) $7; small beer, 2 for $3.50; Friday, 8 p.m. to midsmall sake 99 cents; Sake night: Karaoke (Apple Bomb 99 cents (with $10 Valley only) and drink speminimum food order) cials Saturday, 8 p.m. to Shakey’s Pizza midnight: Live band Sunday, 4 to close, bar Happy Hour only Monday Night, 5 p.m. NFL Football Package to close: 9-inch small one-topping $2 Beers (Bud Light &

thin crust pizza with 6 wings for $12.99 Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.: Under $5 menu: mojo potatoes ½ order $.99,cheesy garlic bread ½ order $2.49, pepperoni pizza twists 4 twists for $2.99, boneless chicken wings with choice of dipping sauce $4.99, small 9-inch pizza one topping, thin crust $4.99 Pint $2.99, 22-oz super mug $3.99, Lime-A-Rita or Straw-ber-Rita $3.99

Wood Grill Buffet Happy Hour

Monday through Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. S e n i o r H a p p y H o u r, $8.99

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Serves Alcohol

Breakfast

Brunch

Catering

Dinner

Happy Hour

Online Ordering

D C Mile High Cafe

B C

Burgerim

The Mall of Victor Valley,

Wood Grill Buffet

14135 Main St., Hesperia 760-981-4418

D C A

Apollo Burger

8832 Orange St., Hesperia 760-947-8844

AMERICAN 14950 Seventh St., Victorville 760-245-4900

Ninja Poki Yaki

17878 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-646-9966

W Spoon Buffet

14689 Valley Center Drive, #C, Victorville 760-241-0900

D C HEALTHY

D C ITALIAN

19242 National Trails Highway, Oro Grande 760-241-1987 www.crosseyedcowpizza. com/

D C

Di Napoli’s Firehouse

H O

JAPANESE

A1 Grill, Teriyaki & Roll 15061 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia 760-949-8900 www.a1grill.com

WHERE TO DINE

D C

17856 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-242-5802 www.dinapolisfirehouse.com

D C

D C A

Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

760-952-0010 www.shakeys.com

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14400 Bear Valley Road, #701, Victorville 760-243-4494 www.burgerim.com

Shakey’s Pizza 14120 Bear Valley Road, Suite 103, Victorville

Ninja Sushi 15850 Apple Valley Road, #116, Apple Valley 760-242-3913

D C

MEXICAN

Los Domingos 17790 Wika Road, Apple

Valley 760-946-5344 www.losdomingosapplevalley. com

D C A

SUBS & SALADS

Firehouse Subs 13325 Main St., Suite 108,

Hesperia 760-983-5512 www.firehousesubs.com

D C

SALVADORIAN

El Salvador Del Mundo

15329 Palmdale Road, Suite J, Victorville 760-241-8308

D C

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll in Hesperia features a variety of Japanese and Chinese selections, like egg rolls, caterpillar rolls and rangoons. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Sunday, October 15, 2017 A red dragon sushi roll featuring spicy tuna at A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll in Hesperia makes a delicious addition to your meal. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Farm-to-table is changing the restaurant business

arm-to-table is a movement that promotes serving local products, preferably food and beverages acquired directly from a producer. Farm-to-table eateries source ingredients locally as much as possible, and diners are increasingly expressing a preference for these establishments. According to the National Restaurant Association’s What’s Hot survey, locally sourced meats and seafood, locally grown produce, environmental sustainability, and natural ingredients/

minimally processed foods were among the most popular food trends. Farm-to-table establishments reduce carbon footprints by cutting back on the amount of resources necessary to get food from the farm to the restaurant. The farm-to-table movement began as a countermeasure to big agriculture and chemically controlled produce. Although there is no hard data on just how many restaurants can be considered farm-to-table, organic farming in gen-

eral is big business. In its 2014 Organic Survey, the U.S Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service reported that sales of organic products increased by 72 percent since 2008. California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Wisconsin were the top five states for organic farming, accounting for 78 percent of organic sales in the United States at the time of the survey. Supporting farm-totable establishments can benefit the planet, but con-

sumers should know that there are additional advantages to patronizing such businesses. Support for local businesses: Local restaurateurs who embrace farm-to-table can support and promote other local operations. Restaurants can help farmers by purchasing excess crops or simply providing the demand for farmers’ products. Greater control over ingredients: In some instances, chefs can trav-

el to nearby farms during harvest to personally select items for their restaurants, ensuring excellent quality. Better taste and quality: Fresh food is picked at its peak instead of being forced to ripen during a long journey. This typically translates to more flavorful foods. Evolving and updated menus: Because farmto-table means sourcing in-season ingredients, restaurants must have fluid menus that change

based on the availability of ingredients and fishing and harvesting quotas. This can lead to greater variety and prevent menus from becoming dated or overly familiar. Hyper-local sourcing that fuels farm-to-table operations continues to be an in-demand restaurant trend. Diners can rest easy knowing that patronizing such establishments benefits both the environment and the local economy.

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any a parent understands the problems posed by picky eaters. Dinner table confrontations over vegetables can try parents’ patience, and kids busy refusing to eat their broccoli may not be getting all the vitamins and minerals they need to grow up healthy and strong. Recognizing that parents sometimes face an uphill battle when confronted with picky eaters, the American Heart Association offers the following tips for dealing with picky eaters: 1) Let kids pitch in on prep. The AHA recommends allowing picky eaters to help shop for groceries and prepare meals. Youngsters who pitch in may be more invested in their meals and therefore more likely to eat them. 2) Steer clear of unhealthy foods. Kids imitate their parents’

b e h av i o r s , a n d t h a t extends to the foods mom and dad eat. Parents who set bad examples by eating unhealthy meals and snacks may find it especially difficult to convince youngsters to forgo pizza and potato chips in favor of healthy fare. In addition, kids can’t sneak unhealthy snacks if such snacks are nowhere to be found. Avoid sugary drinks, such as soda, in favor of water or 100 percent juice as well. 3) Stick to a snack s c h e d u l e . The AHA advises that many kids like routine and will grow accustomed to eating at certain times. When parents and kids stick to a snack schedule, the AHA suggests kids are likely to eat what they’re given. Choose healthy snacks, ideally incorporating two food groups. 4) Add healthy foods to dishes kids already

like. Another way to get picky eaters to embrace healthy foods is to introduce such foods into dishes kids already like. For example, add antioxidant-rich blueberries to pancakes. Kids might like that extra burst of flavor, and parents can rest easy knowing kids are eating something healthy. 5) Don’t be afraid to serve the occasional bowl of ice cream or brownie. When eaten in moderation, foods that are not often associated with nutrition, such as ice cream and baked goods, don’t pose much of a threat. In addition, if kids’ diets never include such indulgences, the AHA notes that youngsters are more likely to overindulge when they do get their hands on forbidden foods, such as at birthday parties or other special events.

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Sunday, October 15, 2017 Salmon teriyaki makes for a delicious lunch or dinner at A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll in Hesperia, which also serves some Chinese favorites as well as sushi rolls. James Quigg, Dining Out

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll: Tremendous thematic trio Hesperia fast-casual restaurant hits nail on head of teriyaki, sushi, Chinese genres By Martial Haprov For Dining Out

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ESPERIA — It’s hard to beat “the best of both worlds.” In the case of A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll, you’ll find the best of at least three “worlds.” A building that original-

ly housed a chicken-specialty restaurant now contains this fast-casual dining spot that Victor Valley residents are still discovering more than a year after A1 opened. Its menu isn’t so vast that you’ll lose yourself in its breadth, but try any one of their powerhouse

dishes and you’ll soon discover there’s incredible charm and loads of deliciousness packed inside. As the name implies, A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll’s cornerstone is a solid array of bowls and plates akin to the type you’ll see at a couple of chains that seem to be gaining ground

in the fast-casual world. Here, each of these entrees is built on a hearty bed of rice or veggies and topped with fresh-grilled chicken, beef, shrimp or salmon — or a combo of veggies and any of these powerful proteins. Your bowl can be served with or without A1’s “house-secret” teriya-

ki sauce. We recommend ordering with the sauce — after all, why wouldn’t one get the teriyaki sauce at a place with teriyaki in its very name? It’s robust, sweet and savory and adds to the smoky flavor of all of the proteins as they come off the grill.

The sauce also serves as a taste-tying ingredient, connecting the lush veggies or rice to the bold beef, chicken or seafood. If you’re in the mood for said seafood, opt for the salmon bowl. Its pairing with the teriyaki sauce, veggies and rice is a perfect one. Also in A1’s name is

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“roll,” clearly indicating a selection of sushi rolls that offer tradition, taste and a tantalizing delicacy that you’d expect from any other place that solely specializes in sushi. These rolls are similar to those found at sushi restaurants in name and menu description, but the filling nature of any of them will prove they’re great as a meal on their own. Try A1’s Red Dragon

roll, filled with shrimp tempura, crabmeat, avocado and cucumber and topped with a generous layer of spicy tuna — the kind that seems mild at first but grows in terms of heat level as you devour each bite. Another recommended sushi choice here is the Caterpillar Roll, particularly for the combination of fish. The Caterpillar features your typical crabmeat and cucumber

but ups the ante with eel, refining the flavor and creating an even deeper delicacy. As if conquering the sushi roll and teriyaki bowl worlds wasn’t enough, A1 trounces a third: Chinese food. The building’s previous tenant was a fast-casual Chinese restaurant, similar to a well-known national chain, and after it’d left and A1 opened, employees previously told

this newspaper customers continued asking for some of their favorite Chinese dishes. So A1 met customer request and began offering a quaint but delectable menu of these favorites, which include orange and kung pao chicken, beef and broccoli, shrimp fried rice, vegetable egg rolls and comfort-food-style crab rangoons. But don’t pass up an opportunity to try their

spicy garlic chicken plate, fried and tossed in a bright sauce that offers incredible hints of garlic. The spicy part of this dish’s name comes from the chili peppers that are scattered abundantly. One bite into one of these peppers will have the most sensitive of palates screaming for an ice-cold glass of milk. A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll may just be that spot you’ve seen as you travel Bear Valley Road but

always wondered what awaits inside. Take it from Dining Out: It’s more than worth exploring. Better yet, one visit will give you plenty of reasons to come back again and again. A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll is at 15061 Bear Valley Road in Hesperia, just west of Locust Avenue. Visit www.a1grill.com for menu and hours of operation or call them at 760949-8900 for more information.

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Spicy garlic chicken is another favorite at A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll in Hesperia. The fast-casual restaurant also features many homemade sauces prepared without MSG. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Sunday, October 15, 2017 A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll in Hesperia also specializes in delectable appetizers, like crab rangoon and egg rolls. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Unique spins on the hamburger make each Apollo Restaurant burger a fun and tasty treat. Jim Quigg, Dining Out

By Kathy Young Dining Out

pollo Restaurant, known as Apollo Burger among those who appreciate the restaurant’s imaginative and tasty “take” on the artisanal burger, challenges everything in its burgers from the “meat and accessories” inside to the actual bun itself. There is absolute ly nothing run of the mill about Apollo Restaurant’s burgers, sandwiches, salads or sides. It is always fun when a

real “foodie” decides to see what happens when you take a standard item like the hamburger and tweak it here or there. The basic Apollo burger begins with six ounces of freshly ground Angus or USDA prime beef. Every patty is fresh and no Apollo burger patty is dry. A p o l l o R e s t a u ra n t tweaks their “Classic Burger” to include your choice of fresh or caramelized onions to the patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles and special sauce. Adding cashews and

craisins to a salad will change the texture, but a true foodie goes beyond the obvious and seeks new flavor profiles and taste sensations to bring added enjoyment to those who look for adventure when they dine out. Victor Gurrola is the genius behind many of the unique items on Apollo Restaurant’s menu, from the Tater Bomb, a Fridayonly “fits in your palm,” labor intensive “tater tot”-like concoction that is a wonderful side dish for anything else on the menu

or a great snack if you like the cheese-and-jalapeno “bomb” that has become an Apollo Restaurant favorite. While first-time visitors to Apollo Restaurant can ask for recommendations from the busy workers who multi-task — taking orders, working the grill, serving, busing dishes and more — they know they can trust their instincts when reading the menu or the “off menu” menu because the descriptions are unambiguous and all-inclusive. That’s because sometimes the name of the

items leaves newcomers clueless. Take the Narcissist, a two-patty, four-bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles and special sauce. The name is fun, but the menu tells the story. The recent debut of the Fungi Burger has been phenomenal, too, with butter-sauteed mushrooms with fresh garlic, and salt and pepper. You can opt for added cheese to the Fungi Burger, if you wish. We mentioned “tweaking” including the standard hamburger bun,

and at Apollo Restaurant you can get hamburger served between two Krispy Kreme donuts (the Luther Burger), or grilled cheese top and bottom (the Mannimal). If you’re more the sandwich type or love wraps, the Chicken Pita Wrap is a popular choice. A p o l l o R e s t a u ra n t is conveniently located at 14950 Seventh St., Victorville. Call 760-2454900, or check them out on Facebook.

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Apollo Restaurant puts unique spin on ‘cutting edge’ sandwiches and more

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Sunday, October 15, 2017 At Apollo Restaurant, you can have a grilled cheese sandwich with your burger. James Quigg, Dining Out

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll in Hesperia offers fabulous crab rangoon. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Sunday, October 15, 2017 The popular, tasty Enchilada Omelette is a Mile High Cafe exclusive. Kathy Young, Dining Out

Mile High Cafe makes much of its ‘Top of the World’ location By Kathy Young Dining Out

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hose of us who dine out frequently know that a favorite restaurant does more than serve good food. Favorite restaurants offer an imaginative menu, excellent prices, and great specials including Happy Hours, daily dishes and more. Sometimes, however, what makes a good place even

better is a simple change of location. A move to a larger facility certainly added to the success of Mile High Cafe, the premier “breakfast and lunch” cafe in Hesperia that also puts a tasty spin on their own “daily dishes” like Taco Tuesdays from 4 to 9 p.m and a seafood-themed Friday menu with fish and chips, New England-style clam chowder and beer battered fish tacos.

Mile High Cafe started at the Hesperia Airport more than a dozen years ago, but their reputation soon outgrew the facility there. The wait time for tables grew longer and longer, so they “bit the bullet” and moved lock, stock and cutlery to Old Town. It wasn’t long before they knew they had yet another hit on their hands. The Old Town location was larger, included more

convenient parking, and permitted diners to enjoy the same fabulous menu, presentation and service. Benny Chavez heads up the kitchen and develops a lot of the menu items including the Enchilada Omelette, which is unique among omelettes with its use of green and red enchilada sauces — unless you prefer just one type — and can be heated with additional jalapeno peppers.

Mile High Cafe is known for its imaginative omelettes, and Benny is the reason. Benny’s wife Michele Lyell, son Paul Lyell and daughter Amy Lyell have made the concept of “family” part of what makes Mile High Cafe so successful. Everyone on their staff is “family” and that adds to what makes Mile High Cafe literally the “top of the world.” If you’re in the mood

for lunch, the list of Mile High Burgers is amazing, with everything from the plain Hamburger to the Double Cheeseburger, Mushroom Swiss Burger and Chili Size. If you like grilled sandwiches but prefer something other than a hamburger, try the Mile High BLT, the BLAT (avocado added), a fabulous Grilled Cheese or Patty Melt. The full menu is located on www.zmenu.com.