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SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

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THE PLACE FOR STEAKS

Idle Spurs Steakhouse builds worldwide following

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Firehouse Subs

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A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll

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From the editor’s desk

or some reason, I find good sushi in the most unlikely places. Omaha, Nebraska, for instance, is home to two excellent sushi restaurants within a couple of blocks of each other. One, Sushi Blue, is renowned throughout the Midwest. The High Desert is another place that I didn’t expect to find great sushi. It’s probably 100 miles from the ocean, for one, and even in the Inland Empire there just aren’t that many great sushi restaurants. But I was pleasantly surprised when we moved to Hesperia to find not just a couple of great sushi restaurants, but several. And since we arrived in the early 2000s, I’ve come to learn about more, including A1 Grill Teriyaki and Roll on Bear Valley Road in Hesperia, Ninja Sushi on Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley, and now Ninja Poki Yaki on Wika Road in Apple Valley.

These three are among the top sushi restaurants in our area and friends and co-workers are always raving about their meals there. There are many, many others in the region, as the High Desert seems to be blessed with sushi restaurants. But if you haven’t tried these three, I encourage you to do so immediately. Mrs. Koo, owner of A1 Grill Teriyaki and Roll, makes all her own sauces, focusing on healthy ingredients and leaving out MSG. (If you’ve ever gotten a headache after eating food laced with too much MSG, you’ll appreciate that for sure!) Ninja Poki Yoki allows you to add what you like to your own bowl, so you can truly have it your way. Ninja Sushi offers some of the daily roll specials and happy hour specials around. Take advantage of these restaurants specials and add them to your list of go-to sushi restaurants. — Steve Hunt

DINING OUT From the editor’s desk �� 2 Weekly specials �� 3 Happy Hour specials �� 4 Where to dine �� 5 Making better choices �� 6 Keeping sodium in check �� 7 Idle Spurs Steakhouse �� 8 Food in photos �� 10 Firehouse Subs �� 11 Food in photos �� 12 Restaurant grades �� 14 A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll �� 16 Dining Out is published by the Victor Valley Daily Press, 13891 Park Ave., Victorville, CA 92392. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.

Editor Steve Hunt Advertising Director Angie Callahan 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

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Thursday

Trio combo meal Turkey burger

Friday

Fries Flourless cake

Saturday

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll

Monday: Half off sprinkles Tuesday: $1 French macarons Daily Deals Wednesday: Buy 1, get 1 Buy one specialty roll, get half off, jumbo cupcakes second roll 50 percent off (with coupon in this publicaBurgerim tion only!)

Baconballs Cupcakery Daily Deals

Daily Deals Monday

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

Salmon burger Chicken strips Chicken sandwich Salads

Sunday

Salmon burger Chicken strips Chicken sandwich Salads

Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

Firehouse Subs Daily Deals

Wednesday: Kids eat for 99 cents

Los Domingos

Apple Valley and Barstow

Daily Deals

Shakey’s Pizza Daily Deals Monday - All Day

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DAILY SPECIALS

Wednesday

Wagyu beef burger Chicken wings

Taco Tuesday (Apple Valley Monday through Sunday: Buy one medium only): $2 full-size tacos Wednesday: half-priced pizza, get the second 2-topping medium pizza for $7.99 margaritas, 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday: Champagne brunch, all you can eat, 9 W Spoon Buffet Di Napoli’s a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($13.95 Daily Deals (cannot Firehouse adults, $7.95 kids) be combined with any other Daily Deals offers) Monday through Sunday: Monday: Buy 2 regular Mile High Cafe Lunch specials — mini pizza, adult price buffets, get 1 kid Daily Deals 2 toppings with soup or salad (3-7) free or (8-11) half price M o n d a y t h r o u g h $11.95 or half sandwich with Tuesday: Military extra 10 Sunday: soup or salad $10.95 percent off with military ID Daily breakfast and lunch Wednesday: Senior 65+ specials extra 10 percent off El Salvador Del Thursday: Buy 4 reguMundo lar priced adult buffets, get 1 Ninja Sushi Daily Deals adult buffet free Daily Deals Friday: Buy 9 regular Wednesday Monday through priced adult buffets, get 1 Pupusa $1.99 all day Sunday: All sushi and rolls adult buffet free 50 percent off (all day)

Daily Deals

Monday through Friday: 2 slices with 2 toppings and a drink for $6.95

Wood Grill Buffet Daily Deals

Taco Tuesday: after 4 p.m. 15-inch large one-topping Wednesday: Wing Night thin crust pizza for $9.99 with after 4 p.m. the purchase of a pitcher of Friday: Seafood Night beer or 4 soft drinks. after 4 p.m.

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Tuesday

Trio combo meal Turkey burger

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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

$2 Tacos (Chicken & Coors Light) & Beef) $4 Shots (Jager Tuesday, 3 to 7 p.m.: Bombs & Cactus Coolers) Drink specials $2 Tacos (Chicken Wednesday, 8 p.m. to & Beef) midnight: Family Karaoke (Apple Valley only) and Mile High Cafe drink specials Happy Hour Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. Taco Tuesday, 4 to 9 Firehouse Subs Bar only p.m.: $2 tacos, $2 enchiNFL Football Package Happy Hour ladas, beer specials $2 Beers (Bud Light & Monday through Coors Light) Sunday: 2 to 5 p.m. Ninja Sushi $4 Shots (Jager Bombs Any small sub + chips + Happy Hour & Cactus Coolers) small drink $5.99 Monday through $2 Tacos (Chicken & Sunday: Large beer, 2 Beef) Los Domingos Friday, 8 p.m. to mid- for $7; small beer, 2 for Apple Valley and Barstow n i g h t : Karaoke (Apple $ 3 . 5 0 ; s m a l l s a k e 9 9 Happy Hour Valley only) and drink spe- c e n t s ; S a k e B o m b 9 9 cents (with $10 minimum Monday, 5 to 8 p.m.: cials A1 Grill, Teriyaki daily (with coupon from Bar only Saturday, 8 p.m. to food order) this publication only!) and Roll NFL Football Package midnight: Live band Happy Hour Shakey’s Pizza Sunday, 4 to close: $2 Beers (Bud Light Di Napoli’s 20 percent off on teriyaBar only & Coors Light) Happy Hour Firehouse ki bowls and specialty rolls $4 Shots (Jager NFL Football Package Monday Night 5 p.m. Happy Hour $2 Beers (Bud Light to close: from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bombs & Cactus Coolers)

HAPPY HOUR

SPECIALS

9-inch small one-topping 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

8832 Orange St., Hesperia 760-947-8844

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Wood Grill Buffet

14135 Main St., Hesperia 760-981-4418 AMERICAN

Apollo Burger 14950 Seventh St., Victorville 760-245-4900

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W Spoon Buffet 14689 Valley Center Drive,

#C, Victorville 760-241-0900

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DESSERTS Baconballs Cupcakery 10326 E Ave., Hesperia 760-881-9956 HEALTHY

Ninja Poki Yaki 17878 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-646-9966

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Di Napoli’s Firehouse

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

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Shakey’s Pizza 14120 Bear Valley Road, Suite 103, Victorville 760-952-0010 www.shakeys.com

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ITALIAN

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

Hesperia 760-949-8900 www.a1grill.com

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H O

JAPANESE

A1 Grill, Teriyaki & Roll 15061 Bear Valley Road,

D C Ninja Sushi

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

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MEXICAN Los Domingos 17790 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-946-5344 www.losdomingosapplevalley.com

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WHERE TO DINE SUBS & SALADS

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Burgerim

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

Firehouse Subs

13325 Main St., Suite 108, Hesperia 760-983-5512 www.firehousesubs.com

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SALVADORIAN El Salvador Del Mundo 15329 Palmdale Road, Suite J, Victorville 760-241-8308

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7 ways to make better choices when dining out at a restaurant

ining out can make for an enjoyable evening or afternoon. Many people enjoy sampling different cuisines, and eating out removes the pressure and the work required when preparing meals at home. A 2013 poll from Rasmussen Reports found 58 percent of American adults say they dine out at

least once a week, while 14 percent go out two or three times per week and 4 percent eat out more than three times per week. Dining out is also popular in Canada, where, according to Statistics Canada, restaurant sales per capita have increased steadily during the last 15 years. Across Canada, restaurants took in nearly

$650 per person in 2012. As the number of people dining out continues to increase, many people find themselves looking for ways to stay focused on healthy eating when they are not the ones preparing their meals. The following are a handful of ways diners can stay healthy without giving up their love of dining out. 1. Don’t arrive at the restaurant too hungry. Eat a small and filling snack before going to a restaurant. Eating a snack ahead of time will prevent you from overeating once your food arrives. An apple, protein bar or some crackers and cheese can take the edge off hunger and reduce the likelihood

that you will overeat at the restaurant. 2. Fill up on water. When the server comes to take your drink order, ask for some water if it’s not already on the table. The symptoms of dehydration mimic those of hunger. Also, drinking water before and during your meal will help you to feel full and decrease the likelihood that you will overeat. 3. Engage in conversation. Bring someone with you to the restaurant so you can share some lively conversation. The more time you spend talking, the longer it will take to eat, giving your body time to digest and prevent overeating. 4. Choose the right

f o o d s . When perusing the menu, look for foods cooked a certain way. Broiled and grilled meats are healthier than fried foods, and steamed vegetables contain plenty of vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. Avoid heavy cream sauces, lots of cheese and fatty meats. Ask if you can substitute fresh vegetables or brown rice for unhealthy sides or white rice. 5. Eat more seafood. Seafood is not only flavorful, but healthy as well. Eating certain fish gives your body the right types of fats to help the neurological system function properly and fuel your brain.

6. Avoid dining out as a reaction to stress. Don’t go out to a restaurant if you are feeling stressed or rushed, especially if you use food as a coping mechanism. You may end up rushing through your meal and eating more than you intended. 7. Divide your meal. Share a plate with others or ask for a to-go container when your course is served. This allows you to set aside some leftovers before you start to eat, reducing the likelihood that you will overeat. Dining out is a favorite activity for many people, and diners can take several steps to make their dining experiences healthier.

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alt is widely relied on to give foods some added flavor. Many people may feel that unsalted foods are not as tasty as their salty counterparts, but it’s important that people of all ages understand the threat that excessive sodium consumption poses. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, kidney problems may result from excessive sodium consumption. In addition, the American Heart Association notes that excess sodium and salt in the body puts a person at risk for a host of ailments, including stroke, heart failure, stomach cancer, and osteoporosis.

Cutting back on sodium should be a goal for anyone who hasn’t already done so. But the HSPH notes that people

over age 50, people who have high or slightly elevated blood pressure, diabetics, and African Americans are at high

risk of developing the health problems related to excessive sodium consumption. Because sodium is so prevalent, some

people may think that cutting back on its consumption must be nearly impossible. However, there are some simple ways to cut back on sodium. 1. Ask for low-sodium recommendations when dining out. The AHA notes that the average person consumes 25 percent of his or her overall sodium at restaurants. Some places now require restaurants to list total sodium content alongside offerings on their menus, and diners living in such areas should choose only those meals that are low in sodium. Diners who live in areas where sodium levels are not listed on the menu can ask for low-sodium recommendations or if existing menu items can be prepared without sodium or with lower amounts of sodium. 2. Read labels. According to the AHA, 75 percent of the sodium in the average American diet comes from salt added to processed foods. Diners who have resolved to push away the salt shaker at the dinner table might still be exceeding their daily recommended sodium limits if they are eating prepackaged foods with high sodium levels. Food manufacturers use salt to give prepackaged foods longer shelf lives, so concerned diners should read labels before taking items home from the grocery store. The AHA recommends that adults consume no more than 1,500 milligrams

of sodium per day, and shoppers should keep that in mind when reading labels and planning meals. 3. Opt for low-sodium condiments. Salt is not the only condiment on restaurant or kitchen tables that can add flavor to a meal, but it’s one of the few that can have a devastating effect on long-term health. Forgo table salt when sitting down at the dinner table and opt for low-sodium co n d i m e n t s i n s t e ad . Balsamic vinegar, horseradish and the juice of a lemon each pack a flavorful, low-sodium punch. 4. Read vegetable packages as well. Shoppers who do not buy fresh vegetables from the produce aisle or farmer’s market should read the packaging on canned or frozen vegetables to ensure their veggies are not being doused in salt. Some manufacturers may use salt to preserve canned and frozen veggies. Diners who do not have access to fresh vegetables or the time to buy fresh veggies each week should compare packaging on canned and frozen vegetables and choose the product with the lowest amount of sodium. S odiu m ca n ma ke meals more flavorful, but cutting back on sodium intake can improve longterm health.

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Simple ways to cut back on sodium, whether eating in or dining out

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Desire for destination spurs sizzling setting Idle Spurs Steakhouse in Barstow has been drawing visitors worldwide for decades

By Martial Haprov For Dining Out

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The Idle Spurs Steakhouse in Barstow has been under the same ownership since 1974 and is renowned for its prime rib, steaks and seafood. James Quigg, Dining Out

ARSTOW — Everyone has their favorite spot to dine out. Some even travel hundreds or thousands of miles to find a new favorite. Judy Zimmerman, who co-operates the Idle Spurs Steakhouse in Barstow, says this is the case for many who walk in their door. “We get travelers coming from Germany, Italy, Spain — we always stop to ask, ‘How do you know about us?’” Zimmerman told Dining Out last week. “Usually, they found us in a travel magazine. We get a lot of people from Sacramento who take the 58 to Vegas. They’ll say, ‘I was here 10 or 20 years ago and I just had to bring my friend or family member here.’ And they always find the same atmosphere.” Idle Spurs is on Old Highway 58, near Historic Route 66. Taken over in 1974 by Zimmerman’s folks, Morgan and Donna Ray, the restaurant brought in travelers between Los Angeles and Las Vegas — or, as Zimmerman noted previously, between the California state capital and Sin City — when this stretch of highway was part of the proper 58 thoroughfare. When 58 was realigned south of here, Zimmerman says Idle Spurs had to do a little extra promotional and marketing work, but “they still find us.” The restaurant was originally built as a dream home for Jeanie and Chuck O’Hare in the 1950s, and it soon after became a desert oasis called Idle Spurs Ranch, serving travelers. “Morgan and Donna, who are Barstow natives, acquired the steakhouse and made it into the type of place that made Barstow proud,” said Mark Zimmerman, Judy’s husband. “The atmosphere has always been casual, comfortable and relaxed.” Naturally, along with the atmosphere comes the food. One can’t speak about Idle Spurs without mentioning the top quality beef, seafood and other entrees that have helped make Idle Spurs verifiably known around the world.

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The easy favorite here, according to Judy Zimmerman, is Idle Spurs’ prime rib. It’s slow-roasted for 15 hours and has incredibly full flavor while being melt-in-your-mouth tender. A five-year server mainstay and U.S. Army veteran, Cherry notes that if you’re not looking for a meat dish, the scallops are a top contender for best dish in the restaurant. Idle Spurs’ scallops are succulent, decadent and filling, as evenly satisfying as the prime rib but in a completely different world of its own. For those hungry enough for an appetizer, try the mushrooms. They’re cooked in a cream sherry and pair well with steak, chicken or simply the garlic bread complement served with every meal. Another hefty but tasty starter is the clam chowder, which is made from the same recipe used since the Rays took over Idle Spurs in 1974. It’s made with white pepper instead of black, which minimizes the bitterness but still offers the ever-so-slight kick to the tastebuds and enhances the umami flavor of the fresh-tasting clams. “If anything, we overfeed you,” Judy Zimmerman says. The restaurant offers a serene and comfortable setting to dine with an area that was once an outdoor patio and swimming pool being occupied with tables, roof and a calming aetrium that balances the environment. Judy and Mark also operate Morgan Meat Co. in Barstow, a sister business to Idle Spurs, which supplies the restaurant with its signature meats. “We source high-quality meats from specific regions of the country, but mostly from the Midwest states of Kansas and Nebraska,” Mark Zimmerman told Dining Out. “All our beef is raised on pasture, grain-finished and USDA inspected to be antibiotic and hormone free. “In addition, (we source) a variety of products from around the world: North Atlantic cod, wild-caught Alaskan salmon, cold-water shrimp and scallops, and lobster from Australia and South Africa.” “We’re always working on our quality and service,” Judy Zimmerman says. You can experience the high quality, incredible service, comfortable setting and hearty meals by visiting Idle Spurs at 690 Old Highway 58 in Barstow, open Tuesday through Sunday. Call them at 760-256-8888 or visit www.thespurs.us for hours, menu and Friendly service is almost as legendary as the top-notch steaks and seafood at the Idle Spurs Steakhouse in Barstow. The Idle Spurs more on the restaurant. slow roasts its prime rib for 15 hours. James Quigg, Dining Out.

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The New York Steamer sub from Firehouse Subs comes with provolone cheese, deli mustard and mayo. Kathy Young Dining Out

By Kathy Young Dining Out

he Great Debate over which is a better sandwich — pastrami or corned beef — has been raging for ages. Up until last weekend, we doubted there would ever be a definitive answer. Pastrami is a highly seasoned smoked beef. Corned beef is beef brisket cured in brine, then boiled. It is typically served hot with cabbage — a staple on St. Patrick’s Day.

We always thought both pastrami and corned beef were “sandwich perfect,” sliced thin and served hot or cold. At Firehouse Subs in Hesperia, the question of which meat is better is moot because they offer the popular New York Steamer, a combination of USDA Corned beef brisket and pastrami with melted provolone cheese, deli mustard, mayo and Italian dressing. Manager Dan Aparekka likes to recom-

mend two add-on items, sliced dill pickle and sliced pepperoncinis. We ordered the sandwich, which comes with a dill pickle spear. We could have added chips and a drink as well as other extras. Dan is very high on the New York Steamer, primarily because of the Firehouse Subs pastrami. It isn’t salty or “fatty” as some pastrami available is. He is justifiably proud that the medium Steamer comes with two ounces

of each meat on a sixinch bun. If you order the large sandwich, you’ll get a full half pound of the two meats on a 12-inch bun. After the meats are steamed with the slices of provolone cheese, you get an unbelievably delicious taste combination that will have you coming back for more. Bread choices are white or honey wheat. We opted for white at Dan’s recommendation. Firehouse Subs also

offers catering; each of their sandwich platters will feed 10 people at $4.60 per person. Half platters are also available, and all you have to do is order a day ahead. Firehouse Subs provides free delivery on any order over $100, and extras to your sandwich platter order can include drinks — iced tea, lemonade, cherry limeade, to name three — and the cookie-brownie dessert tray and salad platters are available, too.

Dan recommends cold sandwiches for the platters, though most sandwiches can be served cold at your request. The hot sandwiches are the Firehouse Meatball, Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket, Firehouse Steak and Cheese and the New York Steamer. Firehouse Subs is located at 13325 Main St., #108, Hesperia. You can call 760-983-5512 or order online from www. firehousesubs.com.

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‘Getting steamed’ over pastrami and corned beef at Firehouse Subs

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RESTAURANT GRADES

(All grades provided by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health and represent the latest grade given. A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79. To view restaurant grades for yourself, visit www.sbcounty.gov/dph/ehsportal/Facilities/Food)

Adelanto

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Adelanto Market �� 93 Adelanto Senior Nutrition �� 100 Adelita’s Tamales Mexican Food �� 90 American Legion Post 229 �� 94 Bargains R Us �� 99 Baskin-Robbins �� 90 Bellagio Club �� 100 Bravo Burgers..... #6 �� 83 Carl’s Junior #39 �� 91 Circle K #8644 �� 91 Columbia Middle School �� 100 Crisp Crust Pizza �� 96 Del Taco #1000 �� 93 Denny’s Restaurant #7840 �� 94 Express Bakery �� 90 Fat Boyz Grill �� 93 Fresh Wok Chinese Fast Food �� 90 JDS Fast Food �� 93 KFC/Long John Silvers �� 91 La Fiesta Pizza �� 99 La Pizza Loca #1 �� 91 Lee’s Donuts �� 97 Little Caesar’s Pizza �� 90 Migulelito’s Mexican Food �� 90 Panaderia Azteca �� 99 Raul’s Mexican Food �� 94 Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill #220 �� 94 Saul’s Produce �� 99 Saul’s Restaurant �� 92 Starbuck’s Coffee #10429 �� 96 Subway #39979 �� 93 Thai Siam Restaurant �� 90 The Flame Broiler �� 91 VFW Post 94-10 �� 92

Apple Valley

Juice It Up �� 90 Yogurtland �� 90 Apple Valley Arco AMPM �� 97

Apple Valley Golf Operations �� 95 Apple Valley Moose Lodge �� 93 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar �� 95 Ashwood Golf Course Snack Bar �� 96 Baskin-Robbins �� 97 Carl’s Junior #165 �� 97 China Wok �� 95 Del Taco #1007 �� 91 El Pollo Loco #3715 �� 97 Golden Chopstix �� 97 Historic Apple Valley Inn �� 96 Jack in the Box #5400 �� 94 Jimmy Johns �� 98 KFC Apple Valley �� 97 Linko Sushi �� 96 Ninja Sushi �� 90 Papa John’s Pizza �� 93 Pieology Pizzeria �� 98 The Pizza Factory �� 96 Spirit River Cafe �� 97 Starbucks Coffee #9873 �� 97 Subway #38118 �� 96 Taco Bell #28214 �� 98 The Galley �� 98 Wienerschnitzel #768 �� 95 3D’s Bakery �� 94

Barstow

Barstow Community Hospital �� 100 Barstow Senior Nutrition �� 98 Barstow Station Ice Cream �� 95 Barstow Station Subway �� 92 Barstow Station McDonald’s �� 92

Casa Jimenez �� 94 Slash X Ranch Cafe �� 97 Subway and Jumpin’ Juice & Java �� 98 Viking Grill �� 98 Alberto Mexican Food �� 80 Amigos Mexican Restaurant �� 96 Ample Korean Restaurant �� 98 Arby’s �� 99 Ate 8 �� 97 Black Bear Diner �� 93 Burger King (Main Street) �� 98 Burger King (Montara) �� 97 Canton Restaurant �� 92 Carl’s Junior (Main St) �� 96 Carl’s Junior (Lenwood) �� 93 Chili’s Grill & Bar �� 97 China Town Buffet �� 93 Chipotle Mexican Grill �� 93 Dae Ho Restaurant �� 96 Del Taco #1 �� 98 Del Taco #2 �� 98 Del Taco #201 (Lenwood) �� 90 Denny’s (Fisher) �� 92 Denny’s (Lenwood) �� 94 Denny’s (Main St) �� 98 Desert Manna Ministries �� 97 Diamond’s Pizza �� 92 DiNapoli’s Firehouse �� 99 Domino’s (Main St) �� 100 Dunkin Donuts �� 97 Fat Burger (Lenwood Road) �� 91 Hana Grill (Lenwood Road) �� 93 Idle Spurs Steak House �� 91

Hesperia

Casa Delicias �� 94 Desert Barn Brewery �� 98 El Torito �� 100 Five Guys Burger & Fries �� 100 Hesperia Golf & Country Club �� 100 Hesperia Pizza Factory �� 91 Jeff’s French Dips & Subs �� 95 Juliano’s Italian Restaurant �� 98 Thai-Lotus Restaurant �� 94 Whiskey Barrel �� 93 Yogurtland �� 95 A1 Grill, Teriyaki & Roll �� 90 Arby’s �� 96 Baconballs Cupcakery �� 100 Baker’s Burgers (Main St.) �� 97 Baskin-Robbins (Main St.) �� 100 Burger King (Main St.) �� 94 Burger King (Mariposa Road) �� 93 Cancun Mexican & Seafood Restaurant �� 94 Carl’s Junior (Main St.) �� 95 Carl’s Junior (Bear Valley Road) �� 100

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar �� 97 Arby’s (La Paz) �� 94 Arby’s (Bear Valley Road) �� 94 Archibald’s Drive-Thru �� 92 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill �� 91 Baja Taco �� 94 Baker’s Burgers (7th Street) �� 97 Baskin-Robbins �� 92 Bob’s Cajun Boil �� 96 Bosco’s Diner �� 90 Broken Saddle Saloon & Steakhouse �� 94 Brooklyn Italian Pizza & Pasta �� 91 Burger King (Outer 7th) �� 94 Burger King (Hesperia Road) �� 96 Burger King (Bear Valley Road) �� 92 Burger King (Palmdale Road) �� 94 Burgerim �� 91 Cafe 154 �� 90 Carino’s Italian �� 92

Casa Jimenez �� 97 China Palace �� 97 Chipotle Mexican Grill �� 100 Ciceros Pizzeria �� 99 Corral Family Restaurant �� 90 Country Kitchen Restaurant �� 93 Domino’s (Main St.) �� 97 Don Garcia Mexican Restaurant �� 96 El Charro �� 96 El Pollo Loco (Main St.) �� 96 Fina’s Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant �� 92 Firehouse Subs �� 95 Fresh Wok �� 95 Fujisan Sushi �� 96 Gloria’s Kountry Kitchen �� 94 Golden Corral .Buffet �� 93 Habit Burger Grill �� 96 Hidden Tavern �� 90 Italian Kitchen �� 96 Jersey Mike’s Subs (Main Street) �� 98 Katsunori Sushi �� 92 La Casita Mexican Cafe �� 92 Little Caesars (Main Street) �� 98 Little Caesars (Bear Valley Road) �� 99 Louisiana Cajun Seafood House �� 97 Molly Brown’s Country Cafe (Smoketree) �� 92 Oak Hills Brewing Co. �� 99

Victorville

Shakey’s (Bear Valley Road) �� 98 33 Degree Frozen Yogurt �� 98 Adelita’s Restaurant �� 93 Ala AlDeen Restaurant �� 91

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In-and-Out Burger (Lenwood Road) �� 98 Jack-in-the-Box (Main Street) �� 94 Little Caesars (Main Street) �� 91 Long John Silver’s �� 97 Los Domingos �� 97 Mr. Kabob �� 95 Panda Express Lenwood �� 94 Panda Express (Main Street) �� 100 Pizza Hut (Armory Road) �� 95 Oggis Brewhouse �� 96

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Sunday, September 24, 2017 A1 Grill’s tasty Shrimp and Veggie Bowl with sticky rice makes a beautiful and tasty meal. Kathy Young Dining Out

A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll, the best fast Asian fusion cuisine in town By Kathy Young Dining Out

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hether you use their handy drivethrough window or step inside to get your “dine in” or “takeout” meal from the counter, A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll will have your order ready in practically no time. The concept of “fast Asian fusion cuisine” is nothing new to many High Desert diners who have made A1 Grill a regular stop for lunch or dinner.

Not only is their Asian menu regarded by many as being particularly healthy because of fresh ingredients and the best sticky rice you can buy, but at A1 Grill the sauces and “accompaniments” for each dish are made without preservatives. Whether your preference is beef, chicken, salmon, shrimp, combo or veggie, A1 Grill serves it “your way” — grilled, with or without teriyaki. As we mentioned, if you have avoided most Asian cuisine because you have

food sensitivities to some of the ingredients, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the fresh and appealing flavors you get at A1 Grill. You can order Teriyaki Bowls with the aboven a m e d p r e fe r e n c e s . There are 11 different bowls or combinations, each beautifully plated and served on a bed of sticky rice. These plates range from $5.10 to $7.85. Believe us when we say there is plenty of food in each bowl. If you are really hun-

gry, you might opt for the Teriyaki Plate that comes with fruit and salad. A nice bowl of Miso Soup would complement this order beautifully. The Plates are Chicken, Beef, Combo, Salmon or Shrimp and range in price from $7.20 to $9.10. The Sushi Rolls — there are 12 varieties in all — have vegetarian, chicken or seafood ingredients like shrimp, salmon or crabmeat. Opt for a deep fried California Roll or the spicy option, the Fire Cracker Shrimp roll

that gets its “bite” from jalapeno peppers. Regardless of your favorite flavor profiles, there is plenty to tempt you at A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll. Additional menu options include the Chicken Salad or the Fresh Garden Salad. There are two options for kids, too, the Chicken and Veggie Bowl or the Beef and Veggie Bowl, served kid-sized and priced to match. Sides are available, too. Gyoza (deep fried

beef dumplings) and Edamame (soy bean pods) as well as Miso Soup make the perfect accompaniment to any A1 order. A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll is located at 15061 Bear Valley Road in Hesperia, just across from Home Depot. They open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Their telephone number is 760-949-8900. Visit them on Facebook, Yelp! and Zomato.com. Their website is www. a1grill.com.