Diningout 9 3 17 by High Desert Media Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

DINING OUT

A BURGER EXPERIENCE Burgerimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mini burgers offer big taste, bigger value Signature dish Mile High Cafe Page 11

Updated Victorville restaurant grades Page 14

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Baconballs does cakes too Page 16

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Sunday, September 3, 2017

From the editor’s desk

t’s been about a month since we launched our revamped Dining Out magazine and we continue to get compliments about it, both from readers and advertisers. We’ve had readers tell us they enjoy the stories on the restaurants, chefs and dishes, but we’ve had several tell us the feature they look forward to the most is our listing of restaurant grades. In response to reader inquiries, we’ve added a little more explainer text to the grades this week. For your information, you should know that these grades come straight f ro m S a n B e r n a rd i n o C o u n ty ’s Department of Public Health. On the county’s website, they have a tab for restaurant grades, as well as grades for swimming pools, tattoo parlors and other things. Once you find the tab, you can sort by restaurant name or city to find virtually any restaurant in San Bernardino County.

T h e l i s t i n gs a n d g rad e s a re updated after the health inspectors make visits. As we were putting together the list we print, we found that several restaurants were last graded in 2016. We left those off our list, deciding to wait for 2017 grades before putting them in the magazine. By necessity, we also left off numerous Victor Valley restaurants, as the list is just so long we would probably need to add 4-6 pages to include them all. So what we’re doing is rotating in and out some restaurants. This week, you’ll find numerous Victorville restaurants you haven’t seen before. In subsequent weeks, we’ll add in some from other High Desert cities and remove others. We’re happy you find this feature useful and we’re especially happy to hear our advertisers are seeing large upticks in traffic to their restaurants. Can you say win-win? — Steve Hunt

DINING OUT From the editor’s desk �� 2 Weekly specials �� 3 Happy Hour specials �� 4 Where to dine �� 5 How to save on dining �� 6 Make healthy choices �� 7 Burgerim �� 8 Food in photos �� 10 Mile High Cafe signature dish �� 11 Food in photos �� 12 Restaurant grades �� 14 Baconballs does cakes too �� 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 Wednesday: Buy 1, get 1 Daily Deals Buy one specialty roll, get half off, jumbo cupcakes second roll 50 percent off (with coupon in this publication Burgerim only!) Daily Deals

Baconballs Cupcakery 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

99 cents

Idle Spurs Daily Deals

Shakey’s Pizza Daily Deals Monday - All Day

Wood Grill Buffet Daily Deals

Taco Tuesday: after 4 Tu e s d a y t h r o u g h p.m. Cross Eyed Cow Sunday: Daily dinner specials 15” large one-topping thin Wednesday: Wing Night Pizza crust pizza for $9.99 with the after 4 p.m. purchase of a pitcher of beer Friday: Seafood Night after Los Domingos Daily Deals Monday through Friday: Apple Valley and Barstow 4 p.m. or 4 soft drinks.

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DAILY SPECIALS

Wednesday

Wagyu Beef Burger Chicken Wings

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

2 slices with 2 toppings and a drink for $6.95

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Tuesday

Trio Combo Meal Turkey Burger

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Happy Hour

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

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

Idle Spurs Happy Hour

Tu e s d a y t h r o u g h Sunday: 4 to 6 p.m., drink specials

Los Domingos

Apple Valley and Barstow

night: Live band

order)

4 twists $2.99, Boneless Chicken Wings w/choice of Monday, 3 to 7 p.m.: dipping sauce $4.99, Small 9” Happy Hour Mile High Cafe Drink specials Monday Night 5 p.m. – Pizza one topping, thin crust Happy Hour Tuesday, 3 to 7 p.m.: close: $4.99 Taco Tuesday, 4 to 9 Drink specials 9” small one-topping thin Pint $2.99, 22oz Super Wednesday, 8 p.m. to p.m.: $2 tacos, $2 enchila- crust pizza with 6 wings for Mug-$3.99, Lime-A-Rita or A1 Grill, Teriyaki Di Napoli’s midnight: Karaoke (Apple das, beer specials $12.99 Straw-ber-Rita $3.99 Valley only) and drink specials and Roll Ninja Sushi Firehouse Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.: Monday through Friday, Happy Hour Happy Hour Happy Hour Wood Grill Buffet Drink specials 3 to 6 p.m.: 20 percent off on teriyaki M o n d a y t h r o u g h Monday through Happy Hour Friday, 8 p.m. to mid- Sunday: Large beer 2 for $7, Under $5 menu Mojo bowls and specialty rolls from Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily (with Sunday: 3 p.m. to close: $5 night: Karaoke (Apple Valley small beer 2 for $3.50, small Potatoes ½ order $.99, coupon from this publication Well Drinks, $1 off Wine, $1 Only) and drink specials Sake 99 cents, Sake Bomb 99 Cheesy Garlic Bread ½ order 2 to 4 p.m: off Beer Senior Happy Hour, $8.99 Saturday, 8 p.m. to mid- cents (with $10 minimum food $2.49, Pepperoni Pizza Twists only!)

Happy Hour

Shakey’s Pizza

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SYMBOL KEY Serves Alcohol

Breakfast

Brunch

Catering

Dinner

Happy Hour

Firehouse Subs

WHERE TO DINE

Online Ordering AMERICAN

Apollo Burger 14950 7th St., Victorville 760-245-4900

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

D C

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

D C Idle Spurs Steakhouse 690 Old Highway 58, Barstow 760-256-8888

Mile High Cafe

8832 Orange St., Hesperia 760-947-8844

14135 Main St., Hesperia 760-981-4418

D C A

SALVADORIAN

10326 E Ave., Hesperia 760-881-9956

HEALTHY

Ninja Poki Yaki

17878 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-646-9966

D C A

Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

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

D C

Di Napoli’s Firehouse

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

D C A

H O

A party box from Burgerim. James Quigg, Dining Out

Di Napoli’s Firehouse • Pizza • Pasta • Salads • Dinner Entrees • Beer • Wine • Cocktails

Dough, Breads and Sauces made Fresh Daily.

JAPANESE

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

D C

D C ITALIAN

D C

Shakey’s Pizza

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

DESSERTS

Burgerim

D C

El Salvador Del Mundo

Baconballs Cupcakery

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

Wood Grill Buffet

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

Ninja Sushi

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

D C A

Not valid with any other Discount

MEXICAN

Buy $50 Gift Card

Los Domingos

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

D C A

for Only

Cannot be used at time of purchase. No Limit. Valid w/coupon only. Not valid w/other offers. Valid Only at Apple Valley. VVDP VV-00060492

$10 OFF $5 OFF Purchase of $60 or more

Valid w/coupon only. Not valid w/other offers. Dine in only. Valid Only at Apple Valley location. Limit 1 coupon per party, per visit, per table. Excludes taxes, gratuity, alcohol beverages & Gift card purchases. VVDP

Purchase of $35 or more

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SUBS & SALADS

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How college kids (or almost anyone) can save when dining out

ining halls may be the eatery of choice for college students, but that does not mean students don’t enjoy dining out. Tight budgets may make it difficult for some to dine out very often, but there are various ways for students to make dining out more affordable. Take advantage of your student status. Many

restaurants in the vicinity of college campuses offer student discounts to patrons who present their college identification cards to their servers or cashiers. Students who patronize such restaurants can save substantial amounts of money. L o o k fo r d i s co u n t nights. Just like many college-area restaurants offer

discounts to customers who present their student ID cards, others may host discount nights when certain items on their menus are offered at substantially discounted prices. Such discounts are traditionally offered on nights that would otherwise be slow nights for restaurants. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be slow nights for many establishments, and students might be able to find great meal deals on these nights. Abstain from alcohol. College students who are of legal drinking age can save money on date nights by abstaining from alcohol. A bottle of wine tends to be considerably more

expensive in a restaurant than it would be if customers were to purchase the same bottle at a nearby liquor store. College stu-

dents who still want to enjoy a drink during their next dinner out can save money by visiting BYOB restaurants.

14120 Bear Valley Rd. Victorville, CA 92392

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$7.99

withwith the purchase of apurchase. regular drink. regular drink

Valid at Shakey’s Victorville. Valid Mon-Fri 11am-2:00pm. Limit 4. Dine-in only. Not valid with any other discount offer or fundraiser. Expires 10/30/2017.

Embrace food sharing. Some restaurants offer food sharing or family style options to parties that exceed certain sizes.

(760) 952-0010

12” Medium Pizza

$9.99

Valid at Shakey’s Victorville. 1 topping, thin crust. Limit 4. Not valid with any other discount offer or fundraiser. Expires 10/30/2017.

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 2 0 1 3 p o l l f ro m 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: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Fill up on water. When the server comes to take your drink order, ask for some water if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 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. Choose the right foods. Broiled and grilled meats are healthier than fried foods, and steamed vegetables contain plenty of vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy.

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How to make better (and healthier) choices when dining out

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Sunday, September 3, 2017 A party box from Burgerim offers customers the chance to sample the restaurant’s various offerings. James Quigg, Dining Out

Burgerim: A great new reason to go to The Mall Restaurant brings bold mini burgers, but not fast food, to The Mall of Victor Valley By Martial Haprov For Dining Out vvdailypress.com

B u r ge r i m f r a n c h i s e owner David Schoenbrun is trying to get to every ICTORVILLE — It’s a hungry eater in the Victor restaurant in a mall. Valley and beyond. His But it’s not fast new dining spot may be food. relatively unknown localThat’s the message ly, but he’s confident your

first visit won’t be your last. Schoenbrun opened Burgerim — pronounced “Burger-eem,” a Hebrew word literally meaning “burgers” — in January and is methodically intro-

ducing local diners to the restaurant’s offerings — offerings that stray far from the normal mall food court fare. After not finding a Greater Los Angeles location suitable for one

of only 12 Burgerims in the U.S., Schoenbrun discovered the open spot in The Mall of Victor Valley late last year and in a few short months opened for business. In fact, it’s the only

Burgerim in existence to be operating inside a mall food court. But building the restaurant’s burgers in a space formerly occupied by some well-known golden arches hasn’t deterred Schoenbrun or

Burgerim’s delicious sides include French fries and onion rings. James Quigg, Dining Out

and flavors and overflowing at Burgerim — don’t forget, that’s “burger-eem.” And now is your chance to be ahead

of the game: while there are only a dozen open in the U.S. now, Schoenbrun says there are about 160 more in various planning

and construction stages across the nation. Visit Burgerim in The Mall of Victor Valley at 14400 Bear Valley Road

in Victorville. Check them out on Facebook or at www.burgerim.com for more on the menu and hours of operation.

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ordered otherwise — including two cheeses, to enhance their burger experience for an additional charge, and Burgerim’s order-taker Jackie suggests American cheese on the wagyu or a sunny-side-up egg on the chorizo patty. As if it didn’t already speak loudly enough for itself, the veggie burger is recommended without toppings. To say it’s “good as is” would be an understatement. While you can order the burgers in a la carte packs of two or three, the popular ordering fashion here is their duo or trio — two (duo) or three (trio) of the mini burgers accompanied by a drink (for which Burgerim offers unlimited refills while you’re dining in the mall) and a Burgerim side. Sides include their signature fries, sweet potato fries or onion rings, which one customer ordering at the Burgerim counter last week called “wicked.” A n d d o n’ t f o r ge t the sauces on the side. Burgerim has several made specifically for dipping your sides in, though their ranch, burger sauce and sweet chili sauce come highly recommended. Burgers and sides aren’t the only options here. For those in the mood for something a little different, order a loaded salad, a basket of chicken wings, a chorizo sausage wrap or one of three sandwiches, all of which can be customized with a lettuce wrap instead of the bun to minimize the carb-intake. Options are plentiful

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his staff from giving food court patrons a different type of “mall cuisine.” And if there’s any question about that, the answers are found directly in the food. As noted in the name and multiple times already in this report, burgers — called “mini burgers” here — are the restaurant’s specialty. From photos and past reviews, one might assume they’re simply glorified sliders, but Schoenbrun insists this isn’t the case. A 2.8-ounce burger patty is hardly a slider. Diners can pick from 10 different patty options, five of which are beef. For those looking for a burger taste that soars light years beyond typical, try the wagyu. It boasts a hearty and authentic flavor made for true burger lovers and qualifies for a spot in the “best burger in town” category. The chorizo and merguez patties have a noticeable spicy kick and can make the palate tingle while the salmon and veggie burger patties are geared toward the vegetarian eaters. The veggie patty itself is quite a creation, one that’s done from scratch every day on-site. It comprises shredded carrots, tofu, lentils, onion, breadcrumbs and egg and is grilled to perfection for a bite full of texture, taste and tenderness that’s a popular option even among the carnivores. Diners can choose from nine different toppings — above the traditional lettuce, tomato and onion served on the mini-burgers unless

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Sunday, September 3, 2017 Pickles, peppers, avocados and pineapple are among the toppings you can add to your favorite burger at Burgerim in The Mall of Victor Valley. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Mile High Cafe’s signature enchilada omelette is “unique among omelettes.” This version features red and green enchilada sauces with home fries on the side. Kathy Young, Dining Out

The Enchilada Omelette, Mile High Cafe’s unique specialty By Kathy Young Dining Out

re you looking for a fantastic eating experience — what we at Dining Out call the “signature dish”? Well, it pays to talk to the management. At Mile High Cafe in Old Town Hesperia, we contacted Paul Lyell. If anyone knows his eat-

ery’s signature dish, it’s Paul. He put it very simply: Having eaten omelettes “everywhere,” he said he has never come across any thing like Mile High’s popular enchilada omelette, a dish he calls “unique.” It has just enough “heat” to wake up your tastebuds, but on the spicy scale, he rates the dish as “neu-

tral.” If you want more heat, Paul says fresh jalapenos are always available. Just ask your friendly waitress for some of those peppers “on the side.” Benny Chavez, Mile High Cafe’s owner and chef (and Paul’s stepfather) is credited with developing the enchilada omelette. It has eggs, of course, with ground beef

and a bit of chorizo — a type of pork sausage — to impart that wonderful “enchilada” flavor. It plates beautifully, too, with sour cream, sliced black olives, thinsliced fresh green onion, and traditional enchilada red sauce or if you prefer, you can request the enchilada verde version. Our order came with homefries and plenty of

Mile High Cafe’s fantastic coffee. Paul added that 99 percent of everything served at Mile High Cafe is homemade and made fresh daily — including those wonderful home fries. The coffee is ground daily, too. Other “sides” choices with the signature enchilada omelette include

banana bread (also baked fresh every day) or a homemade biscuit with gravy. Don’t miss out on one of the High Desert’s truly unique signature dishes, the enchilada omelette at Mile High Cafe, 8832 Orange St., Hesperia Call 760-947-8844 and visit them on Facebook, Yelp!, and TripAdvisor. com.

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Signature dish has just enough heat to wake up your tastebuds, but is even better with jalapenos!

12 Sunday, September 3, 2017 Waylon eagerly eyes his birthday cake from Baconballs Cupcakery in Hesperia. Lisa Woodhart, Dining Out

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Baconballsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cakes can be as whimsical or ornate as you want them to be. Lisa Woodhart, Dining Out

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a burger for everyone at Burgerim in The Mall of Victor Valley, one of just 12 Burgerim locations in the United States. James Quigg, Dining Out

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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

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 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

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) �� 97 Desert Manna Ministries �� 97 Diamond’s Pizza �� 92 DiNapoli’s Firehouse �� 99 Domino’s (Main St) �� 100 Dunkin Donuts �� 97

Hesperia Casa Delicias �� 94 Desert Barn Brewery �� 98

Victorville Adelita’s Restaurant �� 93 Ala AlDeen Restaurant �� 91 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 Carl’s Junior (7th Street) �� 96 Carl’s Junior (Bear Valley Road) �� 98 Charley’s Philly Steak �� 91 Chateau Chang �� 96 Chili’s Grill & Bar �� 95 Chipotle Mexican Grill �� 97 Chuck E Cheese’s �� 96 Church’s Chicken (Palmdale Road) �� 90 Cordova’s Bakery �� 99 Costco �� 100 D’Vine Wine Bar �� 98 Del Taco (Palmdale Road) �� 96 Del Taco (7th Street) �� 91 Del Taco (Hesperia Road) �� 100 Denny’s (Valley Center) �� 96 Diamond Panda �� 90 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit �� 92 Domino’s (Palmdale Road) �� 93 Don Bento’s Mexican Food �� 98 Donut Inn �� 90 Down Home Grill �� 90 Edible Arrangements �� 97 El Charro Oaxaca �� 97 El Parrandaro Family Restaurant �� 94

El Pescador Seafood & Mexican Grill �� 94 El Tio Pepe �� 97 Farmer Boys (Hesperia Road) �� 95 Farmer Boys (Bear Valley Road) �� 90 Farmer Boys (Roy Rogers) �� 93 Fatburgers �� 90 F&D Buffet �� 96 Fratelli’s Pizzeria �� 94 Freddy’s Steakburgers �� 90 Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant �� 90 Goody’s Family Restaurant �� 95 Gridiron Pizza �� 96 Good Fellas Grill �� 93 Golden Chopstix �� 97 Golden Gate Restaurant �� 91 Hanabi Sushi �� 95 Holland Burger Cafe �� 95 House of Joy �� 95 Itchy Foot Island Deli �� 90 Juan Pollo �� 98 Shakey’s �� 98 33 Degree Frozen Yogurt �� 98 Seventh St. Fish Market �� 94

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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

Note: Not all restaurants in the High Desert are listed due to space limitations. This list will be updated periodically.

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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 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

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Baconballs Cupcakery does cakes, too Hesperia store owner Jacklin Tully creates delicious works of edible dessert ‘art’ By Kathy Young Dining Out

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o day is more special than a birthday, and we think everybody celebrating a birthday deserves a special cake. We also know someone who can make that special cake happen. Her name is Jacklin Tully, the creator of some very colorful and inventive specialty cakes for birthdays as well as for other occasions. Jacklin is the incredibly talented owner of Baconballs Cupcakery and Bake Supplies in Hesperia. Two associates at the Daily Press recently contacted Jacklin to order birthday cakes for two very special youngsters in their lives. The kids was celebrating their third birthday. Jacklin and Baconballs delivered — and to say the two two-layer cakes were well received would be an understatement. Waylon, who is “over the top” for Thomas the Train, asked his mom’s best friend Lisa to get him a Thomas cake. Lisa called Jacklin, and the wonderful “Thomas” cake (yellow cake with chocolate frosting) was the hit of the party. Izzy, granddaughter of Sonya in Circulation, received a colorful popcorn-themed cake, complete with icing “kernels” bursting out of a colorful

Here’s one of Baconballs owner Jacklin Tully’s amazing cake creations. Lisa Woodhart, Dining Out

container and “balloons” decorating the bottom layer. Jacklin can “hold” 30 orders each weekend, but her calendar books up quickly. She is already booked up through three weeks in October and several weeks in January, which means you must plan ahead to get your

order in on time. A deposit of $25 or more, depending on your cake’s design, holds your “day” so that if some of the details are decided “at the last minute,” you’ll still receive your cake. If you know what you want but have questions about those details, bring

a photo to Baconballs and discuss your cake ideas with Jacklin. She can recreate any cake she sees or “tweak” the order to match your party decor. And customizing the cake is one of her specialties. Because everything is made from scratch, flavor and color combina-

tions are endless. While most people think signature cupcakes and cakeballs when they think of Baconballs, others appreciate Jacklin’s Cupcakery for the comprehensive inventory of pans, papers, edible glitters and trims plus other decorative supplies. Jacklin can also assist

with your own homebaked specialty cake creations, providing edible images and other fanciful items to make your cake the hit of the party. Oh, and Baconballs does cookies, too. Visit Baconballs, 10326 E Ave., Hesperia. Visit them on Facebook or call 760-881-9956.