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We’re living in a chocolate paradise, a place where the world’s most luxurious flavor may be found in a range of places — some expected, others not so much. Come along for a chocolate tour CAREER WOMEN THE MAYFAIR HOTEL’S SPECIAL PLACES THAT of the IE.
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DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR In the scheme of things 6 CAN’T MISS “Quidam,” Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and things to do 8 ARTS & CULTURE Calendar of events 8 TASTE Spring delights 40 Delicious fare in Chino 42 DINING Restaurant listings 44
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INLAND LIVING VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5
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mother holds her children’s hands for a while, their hearts forever.” About the time my wife, Suzanne, was pregnant with the first of our two girls, she began doing cross-stitch embroidery. It helped her endure the maternalenforced slowdown of her normally frenetic schedule. She embroidered a number of pieces, including the phrase above, which appears with a Peter Cottontail-style mother bunny dressed with a bonnet in a cabbage patch. For several years, it was part of our nursery decor. Later, it migrated to the walls of “Mommy and Daddy” space. I was looking at it the other day thinking about another child — a handsome young man who recently was lost to his family, but who still is dear to many hearts. These folk art pieces each have two stories: the piece itself as it is enjoyed, and the story of its creation. Like many things, they are accomplished only through a scheme that requires the attention and dedication of its creator. Colors are selected. Squares are counted. Individual tasks are performed. Cloth is selected, cut and stretched over a frame. Stitches are made. Stitches are ripped out. Plans are sometimes adjusted, and work continues until the picture emerges. For a brief period, the artist owns the creation. But the work also owns the artist, in time, love and attention. Children are like that. They “own” us as much as we “own” them. And most endeavors of consequence are also. They follow the same order: the dream, the scheme, the reward — that is if diligence and luck are with us. And to each dream, we give a piece of our heart. Women are mothers to more than children. They foster art, food, plans for future prosperity. They help us to heal, and they frequently care for the mundane allowing us to live as we please. If men are lucky, they can be parents in the same vein — though, frankly, I’m not aware of many who are. In this issue, we stop in with five women who are engaged in this kind care in their professional lives: Linda Bosserman, Andi Campognone-Couwenberg, Kathy Tully, Acquanetta Warren and Janice Rutherford. With Mother’s Day and Easter in the offing, we also take a chocolate tour of our inland region and look into pampering at local spas, including the Mission Inn in nearby Riverside. Rounding out our reports are a tour of the Mayfair Hotel, a classic building being revived in the heart of Pomona, in-house foodie Jessica Keating’s recipe plans for a wonderful spring dinner (actually her Easter menu), digital feedback from photo editor Rick Sforza on an app called Hipstamatic and a couple of Chino restaurant treats from Allan Borgen. Our best to you this spring: live with passion; give your heart; kiss your spouse and children every day, and enjoy Inland Living.
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du Soleil’s newest arena show. Eight performances, with matinees on April 29 to May 1. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600, www.cbbankarena.com. Also: Vicente Fernandez, May 28; Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown, June 24; American Idols Live! July 16; Lipizzaner Stallions, July 22-23.
‘GODSPEED — A ROCK OPERA’ THROUGH MAY 1 – Hybrid theatrical/concer t event based on the life of Jesus. The Grove Theatre, 276 E. Ninth St., Upland; $20-$25; 909-920-4343, www.grovetheatre.com. Also: “Quilters,” May 27-June 12.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES MAY – Single A minor league baseball club, an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, continues its home season against High Deser t (May 6-8), Visalia (May 17-20), Inland Empire (May 21-23) and Lake Elsinore (May 29-31). The Epicenter, 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; $8-$12; 909-481-5000, www.rcquakes.com.
‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ THROUGH MAY 8 – Zany, light-hear ted romantic comedy about the early days of sound film. Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 909-626-1254, www.candlelightpavilion.com. Also: “Church Basement Ladies,” May 13-June 19.
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STUDENT INVITATIONAL THROUGH MAY 26 – Exhibition featuring select Chaffey College student ar tists who have excelled in visual ar ts programs. Wignall Museum, Chaffey College, 5855 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; 909-652-6492, www.chaffey.edu/wignall.
CLAREMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MAY 1 – Concer t featuring works by Mendelssohn (Piano Concer to No. 2 in D Minor), Schumann (Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61) and Wagner (Over ture to Die Feen). Bridges Hall of Music, Four th Street at College Avenue, Claremont; 3:30 p.m.; www.claremontso.org. Also: Season finale concer t with soloist Peter Fennema, June 12.
‘OPEN ART EXHIBITION’ biennial juried exhibition presented by the Museum Associates. Reception and awards ceremony for the ar tists, 5 p.m. May 6. Museum of History and Ar t, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario; noon to 4 p.m. ThursdaysSundays; free; 909-395-2510, http://www.ci.ontario.ca.us. MAY 6-JUNE 19 – Sixth
AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA MAY 21 – Stage seven of the eight-stage cycling road race through scenic California star ts in Claremont, continues along mountain roads to Glendora and Azusa then finishes at Mt. Baldy Village. The tour star ts May 15 in Lake Tahoe and wraps May 22 with the Santa Clarita to Thousand Oaks stage. www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.
THE GLASS HOUSE THROUGH JUNE – All or Nothing H.C., April 30; The Raveonettes, May 4; Between The Buried And Me, May 5; The Corin Tucker Band, May 6; Ghostland Observatory, May 7; Carnifex, May 14; Citizen Fish, May 20; Yeasayer, May 22; The Antlers, June 4; Youth of Today, June 5-6. The Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona; www.theglasshouse.us. THE IMPROV THROUGH JUNE – Sommore,
April 29-May 1; Contagious Comedy, May 3; Re-Fried Wednesday, May 4 and June 1; Gene Pompa, May 5; Andrew Dice Clay, May 6-7; Headliners Only, May 10; “Because I Said So,” May 11; Mike Epps, May 13-15; The Dir ty Show, May 18 and June 15; Jo Koy, May 19-22; Spicy Latino Night, May 25 and June 29; Steve Trevino, May 26-29; Comedy Circus with Greg Tollman, June 22. The Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-484-5411, www.ontarioimprov.com. THOSE FABULOUS FORTIES THROUGH JUNE 19 – Relive the jazzy sounds of Cole Por ter and the big band hits of the era. Weekend performances only. Center Stage Theater, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana; $58 (dinner and show), $25 (show only); 909-429-7469, www.centerstagefontana.com. Also: Murder Mystery Weekend, April 30-May 1; The Platters, May 27-28. CERAMICS: POST-DIGITAL DESIGN THROUGH JUNE 23 – The work of renowned designer Eva Zeisel and contemporary ceramic designers. American Museum of Ceramic Ar t, 340 S. Garey Ave., Pomona; 909-865-3146, www.ceramicmuseum.org. ‘3 PATHS TO EXPRESSION’ THROUGH SEPT. 3 – Three ar tists present works with subject matter meant to kindle thought and feeling. Ar tist talk with Tina Mion, May 22. Maloof Foundation, Jacobs Education Center, 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma; noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; free; 909-980-0412, www.malooffoundation.org.
e ‘TURN, TURN, TURN’ THROUGH NOV. 6 – A look at the history, social and political movements, popular culture and technology that marked 1965 to 1975. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669, www.sbcountymuseum.org. Also: Fun with Ar t, May 1.
JOSH TURNER APRIL 30 – Concer t featuring the popular country music singer. Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/ Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; 800-745-3000, www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: Paul Rodriguez, May 7; Paquita la del Barrio, May 21; Creedence Clearwater Revisited, May 28.
PUNK ROCK APRIL 29 – Steve Ignorant presents CRASS Songs, featuring The Last Supper. The Fox Theater, 301 S. Garey Ave. Pomona; 8 p.m.; $20 in advance, $23 at the door; www.foxpomona.com. Also: Atmosphere, May 5.
CALIFORNIA THEATRE – Superstars of Rock – Elvis and Friends, May 14; Blue Man Group, May 19-22. California Theatre of the Performing Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net.
‘25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’ APRIL 29-MAY 21 – Six youngsters learn that winning isn’t everything and losing doesn’t make you a loser. Original Broadway version of the show won two Tony Awards. Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh St., Chino; 909-590-1149, www.chinocommunitytheatre.org. Also: “Parallel Lives,� June 2-17.
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FAIRPLEX MAY-JUNE – Twilight Cruise, May 4 and June 1; Historical Militaria Collectibles Show, May 7; Pomona Spring Home & Garden Show, May 13-15; Mission Circuit Dog Show, May 26-30; Peruvian Paso Spring Classic Show, May 28-30; Move Regional Dance Competition, June 3-5; Pomona Auto Swap Meet, June 5; 47th annual L.A. Roadsters show, June 18-19; . Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; www.fairplex.com.
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‘anne of green gables’ MAY 7-22 – The misadventures of the red-headed orphan girl from Lucy Maud Montgomery’s timeless classic. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
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Following their Passion Work is an obligation for some, for others a calling; meet 5 women making a difference through their professional lives Stories by SUZANNE SPROUL and CARLA SANDERS
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hether it’s cancer or color, investing or county budgets, roadwork or sandwiches, the difference between getting done and having an impact is courage and commitment. The courage to take a chance, do something new, make your own way and the will to follow-through even in the face of extended schedules and competing priorities. On the following pages, we profile five women setting examples we admire.
Dr. Linda Bosserman Wilshire Oncology Medical Group oncologist in Rancho Cucamonga and Pomona San Bernardino County Medical Society board member Public Issues Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Dr. Linda Bosserman is a calming and comforting presence when cancer diagnoses are delivered. Known for her skill and compassion, her focus is women’s cancer care, cancer prevention and quality cancer care in community practice. She serves
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as the medical director of breast health at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland. “I am a very spiritual person. I see my role as a physician as advisor and partner with my patients and their families,” Bosserman said. “I am grateful for my training and my colleagues who let me keep at the cutting edge of science to help people, but I also believe it is my job to bring knowledge and experience to each person so he can choose his best treatment plan. I pray I can help each
patient have the best outcome, whatever that is meant to be for them.” Bosserman received her medical degree from Stanford University, and her favorite subjects were math and science. She also loved journalism, and was editor of her high school newspaper and student body president. She first wanted to become a doctor at the age of 7. “It combined my love of science with a practical way to help people. I didn’t choose the field of oncology until medical school when I got to work with
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the oncology team at Stanford,” she said. Bosserman tries to personalize the care she gives with compassion, and she knows the ultimate medical outcome is out of her hands. “There are limits, even with the most advanced science, to what we can cure or control,” she said. “Sharing the truth in a way patients can use is important to me. Every person’s life is precious, but their path is theirs.” Away from work, she reads romance novels and spy thrillers, and enjoys getting lost in the movies.
“I also love spending time with my husband, Ted Piatt, our five kids and five grandkids, and our families and friends. Ted and I love to cook and entertain at the beach, take walks, travel and give service to LeRoy Haynes Center, the YMCA, the Learning Centers at the Fairplex, San Antonio Community Hospital and the American Cancer Society.” She recognizes the support of her parents, siblings, friends and husband who encouraged and supported her dreams in medicine.
“I had mentors, teachers, Girl Scout leaders, clergy, colleagues and professionals who taught me skills, leadership and the profound satisfaction of living in service,” said Bosserman, who is excited about cancer research and advances in treatment. “This is a very exciting time to be working to improve the care of cancer patients throughout our community and our country. I am grateful to my many patients whose support and guidance empowers me in my work and keeps me focused.”
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Janice Rutherford San Bernardino County supervisor, Second District
In Supervisor Janice Rutherford’s office in downtown San Bernardino, her sleek desk, ergonomic chair and white couch share space with a basketful of toys. It’s a microcosm of her life, spotlighting her dual roles as a high-powered elected public official and a wife and mother. Rutherford took the oath of office in December as the newest member of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Her Second District covers Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, a large portion of Fontana, and the unincorporated communities of Mt. Baldy, San Antonio Heights, Devore, Lytle Creek and Crestline. She made a bid for the board after serving a decade on the City Council in Fontana. At the county level, one of her key goals is “fixing ethical perceptions and trying to restore trust” in a government that has been tainted time and again by scandal and corruption. “The perception of our county is not good,” she adds. “I want to shift this, to change the face presented to the public.” She also hopes to develop a more business friendly climate, with efforts ranging across everything from shortening the time required for project plan checks to allowing food trucks to operate within the county’s boundaries. “We need to figure out how we, as an organization, can take advantage of the next economic wave,” she explains. “We need to get our house in order to be ready for this.” Rutherford has lived in the Inland Empire most of her life. She was born at March Air Force Base and lived in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario while growing up. Her love of the civic process began when she was a teenager; she campaigned (and won) to save an honors program at Ontario High School. After graduation, she headed to George Washington
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University in Washington, D.C., eventually returning to the IE to finish college at UC Riverside, where she earned a degree in political science. She later earned a master’s in American Politics from Claremont Graduate University. At the age of 19, Rutherford was hired on the staff of Bill Leonard, then a state senator. She moved up the through the ranks, eventually becoming his press secretary and chief of staff when he was elected to the state Assembly. After graduate school in the early ’90s, Rutherford found she “wanted to give back to the community.” By this time, she was married to Thomas Rutherford and they were living in Fontana. She was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission, moving on to the Planning Commission and then was elected to the City Council in 2000. Her husband was one of her biggest supporters; he died of leukemia in 2002. “I know he would be thrilled that I won,” she says of her supervisorial victory. In 2005, she married Steve Lim, an occupational therapist at Kaiser hospital, and they have two sons, Ethan, nearly 4, and Noah, 1½. Balancing is tricky. “When I’m home, I am really able to focus on the kids and the family,” she says. She also encourages outreach events with her constituency that allow the whole family to be involved, hers among them. Her schedule is hectic to say the least. She sits on 11 boards and commissions and tries to carve out time for public concerns as well. But her top priority as a supervisor will be to help get San Bernardino County back on firmer ground — fiscally, ethically and in the public view. As to whether she expected to win her current seat, Rutherford says, “I had complete peace with my decision to run for supervisor. I knew I was doing it for the right reasons.”
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Mayor of Fontana Deputy Director of Public Works for the city of Upland
Acquanetta Warren learned one lesson early on that has guided much of her life’s work. “I found out that if I wanted to fix things, I had to do it myself.” And that she has done, helping in ways large and small through her career, as deputy director of Public Works for the city of Upland, and through her public service, first as a city council member and now as the mayor of Fontana. It’s the latter that has garnered a great deal of attention, as she became the first African-American mayor in a city with strong past ties to the Ku Klux Klan. These days, Fontana is a different place, and Warren hopes to help it get even better through her Healthy Fontana Initiative and by pushing to bring more jobs to the region. “We want to get the word out that
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their money. “My dad always said, ‘You will get a job, you will get an education.’ ” Warren’s first foray into politics came in the fourth grade, when she was elected secretary. She eventually was voted in as the first female student body president of Locke High School on an anti-gang platform. “I grew up with all these creeps, and they just couldn’t read,” she recalled. Warren also served on the L.A. County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Committee. From there she received a full scholarship to Occidental College in Los Angeles, from which she graduated with a degree in political science with an emphasis in urban studies. After graduation, Warren received job offers from across the United States and chose a position in the banking industry. It was while helping a friend through the civic process that she first arrived in Upland in 1993 from her home in Compton. What started as contract work segued into jobs as the city recycling coordinator and then positions in the Public Works Department, where she has remained since 1995. It was during this time that she went through a painful divorce, and was left with little money in the bank and three children to raise. “This city and these people were good to me,” she said of Upland. She also was embraced and aided by her neighbors and friends in Fontana, where she had moved after leaving Compton. “I will always love Fontana,” she added. “They were there for me, helping me. These people are like family.” Warren was appointed to the council there in 2002, a moment that brought tears of joy from her parents. “They sat at their kitchen table and cried.” She won election as mayor last fall, claiming her place in city history. Her children are now grown and forging their own paths. Anthony, 32, works in information technology and Jamal, 29, is a deputy sheriff for San Bernardino County. Daughter Aajee, 19, is a college student. Her sons also are attending college as well.
Warren constantly seeks guidance through prayer and in conversations with her pastor at Water of Life Church in Fontana. She says she would like to spearhead a prayer circle around the entire county, with religious leaders of every faith joining in to pray for the future of the region and the country. “We need to do this and say, ‘Enough is enough.’ We need to be a blessing instead of tearing things down.” When asked what people will remember about her 10, 20 or 30 years down the road, Warren laughs and offers this: “ ‘You just can’t tell her no.’ You can’t tell me that I can’t help. So many people tell me what they can’t do. I tell them what I will do.”
Acquanetta Warren splits her time between Upland’s Department of Public Works and Fontana where she serves as the city’s mayor. Photo by Micah escamilla
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Andi Campognone-Couwenberg is eager for others to learn about the vibrant arts community of downtown Pomona.
Andi CampognoneCouwenberg President of Andi Campognone Projects Community supporter and firm believer in the city of Pomona, mother of four
Andi Campognone-Couwenberg is an artist, restaurateur and founder of Andi Campognone Projects in Pomona. The description of her company on business literature is short and sweet: it’s a curatorial service and gallery designed to facilitate ambitious exhibitions of the highest museum quality. What it doesn’t say is she’s a life-long artist who loves art and other artists. She isn’t afraid to color outside of the lines and works to make the world a nicer place.
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“I’ve loved art even as a kid,” Campognone-Couwenberg said. “My parents bought me a camera, and I found that I preferred taking the photos and not being in them. We had an art library at home, and at the time they were just books to us.” That changed. Art became an integral part of her life, although she loved all subjects. “Learning and trying new things is high on my life list,” she said. Campognone-Couwenberg worked at the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts at the Fairplex in Pomona and for a time at the Riverside Art Museum, but something kept pulling her back to
her hometown of Pomona. One of the first shows she curated was at the da Gallery before it became an arts co-op. The St. Lucy’s Priory High School graduate is completely sold on the city, and she’s convinced that once you get to know what’s happening downtown, you will be, too. “Pomona opened its arms to me and my family,” she said. “The city, particularly the arts community, is like a family, too. It’s very progressive here, and I really believe people will be discovering us very soon.” Campognone-Couwenberg is president of the Pomona Arts Colony Association, a city commissioner (Continues on Page 21)
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(Continued from Page 18) for the cultural arts, a wife and mother of four children. In her role as an arts commissioner, she is one of the leading cheerleaders behind the idea of establishing a municipal museum/gallery. A grant has been written to help provide the necessary capital to get it started, and CampognoneCouwenberg is doing a lot of the promotion. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a continued vibrancy in downtown Pomona and a sense that the city is back. The arts have helped pave the way. In her spare time, she operates NY Delight, a downtown deli/ coffeehouse featuring up-andcoming local photographers. And as a companion piece to the museum/gallery, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also helping start a full-scale cultural
calendar, database and resource list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The arts have everything to do with the quality of life. It goes way beyond the aesthetic thing. They involve conceptual thinking, critical thinking and even math. And they just make you feel happy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The arts also help change neighborhoods. Pomona is one of the oldest art-making regions in California. Very serious, historically significant art has originated from this region and it is alive again with contemporary art, music and performance with a vibrant and safe downtown, which is home to an active arts colony and a highly attended monthly arts walk,â&#x20AC;? she said. Come and see for yourself, she adds.
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CHOCOLATE In search of the world’s most luxurious flavor right here in the I.E. By SUZANNE SPROUL
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hen it comes to flavors, chocolate seems to always take the cake — and candy and ice cream and pretty much every other dessert. Americans love chocolate. We like to eat it, drink it and basically luxuriate in its existence. Although most prefer to consume it, there are other ways to celebrate its exulted status in the world. Some of those ways are completely non-caloric. Who knew that the Inland Empire is a hotbed of chocolate? Three long-time and extremely popular chocolatiers — A-Kline, Logan’s and Halgren’s — call the place home. They produce hundreds of pounds of the good stuff every year. Spaggi’s in Upland serves a sought-after martini, a chef at the Magic Lamp Inn can whip up a delicious confectioner’s dream cup filled with mousse, and Don Timo Mexican restaurants offer a complex but delightful molé. But there’s more to do with chocolate than just devour it. Kelly’s Spa at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside provides pampering beyond the expected (see story on Page 36). Dale Gose thinks there is no sweeter dog than her chocolate Labrador, and then there are the Chocolate Mountains. More about those later. Here’s a magical tour of the Inland Empire that embraces anything and everything chocolate.
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chocolate Labrador is one popular girl. “She’s a big goober. She’s so sweet and Logan’s Candies has been in downtown Favorite things to dip in such a people-person dog. All Labs are Ontario for 77 years. Jerry Rowley started chocolate, according to Inland like that. They love people and people working there when he was a kid 36 years Valley chocolate entrepreneurs. Do you agree? love them,” said Dale Gose of Corona, ago, and he bought the place 28 years ago. • Strawberries who works at the Ranch Cucamonga It’s safe to say he knows chocolate. • Pretzels/potato chips Animal Care Center. “Why do we love chocolate? It tastes good. • Rice cereal bars Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Tatum is It’s sweet, and it makes us feel good,” Rowley • Bananas a beauty. After a bath, her coat shines and said. “I’ve been around chocolate almost all • Marshmallows her chocolate-colored fur glows. of my life and, nope, I never get tired of it.” Those same chocolate aficionados revealed their best“Yellow Labs actually are the No. 1 During the holiday season, people flock sellers: favorite, chocolate Labs are second and to see him and his employees massage, twist • Chocolate-covered the hardest to find are the black Labs. and produce hand-made peppermint. But the strawberries All I know is that we’re happy to have store’s shelves are never empty of its • Chocolate and caramel her,” she said. No. 1 seller — chocolate. Logan’s offers a covered apples • Fudge The Gose family almost didn’t. Gose huge selection, but customer favorites include • Truffles previously worked for a Lab breeder and turtles, nut clusters and chocolate-covered • Turtles and other nut clusters helped bottle-feed Tatum, the runt of the almonds, one of Rowley’s personal favorites. litter. Tatum got sick and the breeder was He also takes requests. considering euthanizing her until Gose “We go out sometimes and take the show offered to take the dog home, nurse it back to health and then on the road for parties and benefits, and we dip whatever find a home for it. people ask us to dip. The strangest? Chocolate-covered bacon. “One month later she was fine, and my family said there Men seem to like it,” he said. “Everything tastes great dipped wasn’t really a need to find a home since the dog has already in chocolate — well, I take that back. We tried to dip garlic got one,” she said. “Tatum is a part of our family and my kids in chocolate. It didn’t work.” love her. She’s the best kind of chocolate there is.” 125 W. B St., Ontario Just dip it
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Aerial Gunnery Range, which is closed to the public. The range dates back to World War II when air crews trained there to sharpen aerial gunnery and bombing skills. Yet, there are parts of the PHOTO BY CPL. PETE ZRIOKA Marines in the Chocolate Mountains for combat training Indian Pass Wilderness and Little Piccho Peak Wilderness Chocolate Mountains that are open for camping, hunting David Briery chuckled when he was and fishing. asked about the Chocolate Mountains, and “I can safely say that although the areas then said he’d need to do a little research. are open to the public, these are probably “Parts of this range within the Inland among the least visited of all public lands Empire probably best include Indian Pass in the lower 48,” Briery said. “But I’m told Wilderness (50 miles east of Brawley) and that at sunset, the mountains do look like the Little Picacho Peak Wilderness,” said they’re colored in chocolate.” Briery, a spokesman for the California We wonder if big rock candy mountain Bureau of Land Management. isn’t somewhere in the vicinity. Both wilderness areas are home to desert www.blm.gov bighorn sheep, burro, mule deer and wild Halgren’s horses. The terrain is stark but impressive David and Margaret Halgren with jutting spires and steep ridges. started making candy back in 1957. The Marine Corps and Navy use a large A home-based business has turned section of the Chocolate Mountains as the
into a successful venture. The Ontario store is located in an old house, which lends itself to the downhome feel of its menu. It is known for its chocolate-dipped strawberries, huge chocolate/caramel-dipped apples and hand-dipped signature candies. Visitors also will find homemade jams and even — gasp — sugar-free chocolates that still seem to satisfy. Manager Henry Delgado sells at least 2,000 pounds of chocolate-dipped strawberries every February in honor of the day set aside for love. “Our sales of strawberries increases in the spring during strawberry season and the interest in our apples seems to be highest in the fall, but we sell chocolate all year long,” he said. “People like our chocolate creams, our chocolate marshmallow lollipops and the chocolate nuts.” 1206 N. Grove Ave., Ontario 909-986-4836
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Martinis are back, and in a big way. They have been updated, though, at Spaggi’s. “Martinis are so chic and people are ordering them, but we wanted to come up with something just a little different,” said Anna Gonzalez, wife of restaurant owner Henry Gonzalez. That little something different is a chocolate martini. “We started offering it on our menu in November, and people really like it,” she said. “It is a perfect combination of Dutch chocolate and fine red wine. We put in a little raspberry and chocolate sauce whipped cream and a cherry. “Ours doesn’t have any vodka in it like a traditional martini might have. We offer it with dessert because it’s not too strong. It’s sweet and chocolaty and makes for a great after-dinner drink.”
Chicken poblano covered in rich molé sauce is a popular item on the menus of both restaurants owned by Maria Guadalupe Padilla. Both specialize in dishes from the Jalisco region of Mexico. This particular entrée features a sauce steeped in fresh cinnamon, chilis, tomatoes and chocolate, which helps add to its rich color and helps tame the heat of the chili peppers. It may not be a predictable way to use chocolate, but it is popular. The resulting dish is complex but simply delicious. It is considered a Mexican dinner staple and traditional comfort food, enjoyed especially when the weather is cold.
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Chocolate martini with raspberry swirl and a chocolate torte at Spaggi’s Photos by Frank Perez
pomona | local landmarks
Inside the Mayfair
It’s all open spaces inside the old Mayfair Hotel as plans are moving forward to bring the building back to life. Inset below, metal work on the staircase banister is one of the few remaining pieces of the original decor. PHOToS BY THOMAS R. CORDOVA
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owntown Pomona is popping,” David Speidel says as he gestures in the interior of the old Mayfair Hotel. He’s got his blue Rotary shirt on. It’s a warm Saturday afternoon in early April and doors to the 1915 building are open to welcome guests for a sneak peek of the interior arranged for Pomona Heritage. Speidel is excited to share stories about this local landmark, which is slowly returning to life after being shuttered in 1992 and transitioned through bankruptcy and multiple owners.
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The Mayfair is an elegant twin-towered brick building that stands at the intersection of South Garey Avenue and Third Street. Cater-corner across the street is the restored Fox Theater. First christened as the Hotel Avis, the Mayfair was built over the span of six months for $100,000. Upgrades to bring the building back into use will take about a year at a cost of about $3 million, Speidel says. Unfortunately, there’s little left of the original interior, and Speidel says there’s nothing to go on in terms of knowing how a correct historic restoration would look.
The upstairs of the Mayfair building will be converted into apartments, likely for Western University married-student housing. David Speidel discusses renovation plans.
Inside the front doors, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small amount of tiny hex-shaped tiling and a banister with a touch of metal work still remaining â&#x20AC;&#x201D; remnants that likely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and not much else. Beyond that, the interior is exposed brick, bare framing
and rough wood floors. Serving as Speidelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic advisor is local preservationist John Clifford, president of the Friends of the Pomona Fox, who also has longtime ties to Pomona Heritage and the Historical Society of the Pomona Valley. He likely will be helping search out appropriate fixtures for the
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A reminder of past glory: David Speidel’s calling card for the project today is an old postcard of the Hotel Avis he bought online and had reprinted.
Once the Speidels’ J&J Mayfair Inc., operated by David and his father, John, has the Conditional Use Permit updated, work will begin. Previous owners had stripped the building’s interior and completed the earthquake retrofit. Plans for the interior call for a restaurant and computer store downstairs. Upstairs will be used for 28 one-bedroom and four studio apartments, Speidel says. The balcony between the towers will remain closed. The apartments will likely end up as housing for married students at Western University, but J&J Mayfair
will remain owner of the building. The Mayfair won’t be the same building it was in 1915, but, once again, it will be a lively and active place. “It’s exciting,” Speidel says, adding, “I want it done already.”
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ampering the skin is in
By LUANNE J. HUNT
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hile Mom may appreciate a box of candy or a lovely spring bouquet for Mother’s Day, there are other options. For one, consider buying her a gift certificate to a day spa, where she may enjoy a massage, body wrap or another relaxing treatment.
Kelly’s Spa Through this summer, guests may enjoy two unique spa treatments: the chocolate truffle body wrap and the chocolate pedicure. The body wrap is designed to provide a beauty skin experience featuring ultrahydrating properties found in cocoa, macadamia nut oil, almond oil, ginseng and vitamins E and C. While guests enjoy the treatment that warms and conditions winter’s
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dry skin, they’ll be treated to a relaxing scalp massage. A hot towel cleanses the skin, and that’s followed by a body massage using organic champagne oil. Enjoy for 50 minutes ($120) or 80 minutes ($170). The pedicure begins with a warm foot soak with fresh rose petals. Feet then are covered with a vitamin-rich Cranberry Kiss exfoliant followed with a warm chocolate truffle masque. Nails are groomed and then an organic champagne oil leg and foot massage follows. Topping it all off, guests are served pink champagne and freshly made chocolate truffles. It lasts for 50 minutes ($65). “Chocolate used in this combination is rich in antioxidants and helps provide a total mind/body experience,” said Diana Rosure, spa director. “Both treatments are the complete ‘ta-da.’” The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside 800-440-5910, www.kellysspa.com
Essentials Day Spa and Salon For less than $100, treat Mom to an array of luxurious spa services at Essentials Day Spa and Salon inside the Doubletree Hotel in Claremont. Everything from massages to facials to waxing and nail treatments are offered. A popular service is the spa pedicure, which costs $50 and features an exfoliating scrub, followed by aromatherapy oil and a paraffin dip. Mother’s Day is a big occasion, says manager Terri Brooks. “A lot of moms and daughters come in together to celebrate,” she said. “We have champagne and chocolates for everyone, and even a full lunch served poolside.” Along with single spa services, the salon also offers several unique packages, including a makeup and photography session, plus full- and half-days of beauty (consisting of a European facial, one-hour body massage, express manicure and
pedicure, shampoo/blow dry, makeup touch-up and a healthy lunch). For those who want to go all out, Brooks suggests the Spa Combe package. It’s an ultimate spa experience that includes a European facial, herbal hibernation body wrap, one-hour full body massage, manicure, spa pedicure, shampoo/blow dry and scalp massage, makeup touch-up, and lunch. Essentials Day Spa and Salon also offers services for men and carries a large selection of beauty products, including many that are environmentally safe. 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont 909-624-7886, www.essentialsdayspa.com
Cielo Mio Spa and Salon Located in Claremont’s Village Square, Cielo Mio Spa and Salon prides itself on being a retreat from the harsh sun and a place for relaxation and rejuvenation. Specialties include a Swedish massage,
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hydrating seaweed wrap and other body treatments. One popular choice is a Myoxy-caviar high-performance facial, an advanced anti-aging treatment that bathes the skin in pure caviar and pearl extracts. It is said to improve elasticity and texture, increase oxygenation and aid in the reduction of fine lines. Another popular facial is the Luminous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sea,â&#x20AC;? according the spaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner Thomas Vu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our facials are the kind you would get at very high-end resort spas,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We offer them at very reasonable prices so our customers can afford to make them part of their ongoing beauty regimes.â&#x20AC;? When it comes to manicures and pedicures, Cielo Mioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are unlike any other, Vu says. The hand/foot fantasy nail treatment package features a relaxing soak, rose petal bath, sugar exfoliation, fruit peel, callus removal, deep tissue massage with reflexology, and hot stone massage
with aromatherapy paraffin mask. For a limited time, customers may purchase a facial or massage at Cileo Mio for an introductory rate for $49. Additionally, the spa runs ongoing promotions each month, which can be found on its website. 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont 909-621-5140, www.cielomiospa.com
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hen I was growing up, Easter dinner was always a sprawling, hours-long affair, capped off with a frenzied dash through my Great Aunt Gloria’s glorious, terraced backyard in search of candy-filled plastic eggs hidden by my father and uncles. These days, I live a thousand miles from my hometown but I try every year to recreate the happiness of the Easters of my youth for my own children. This year, an Italian-inspired feast (here, I must give a nod to renowned chefs Mario Batali and Giada de Laurentiis, who inspired the recipes that follow) and a smaller but still frenzied Easter egg hunt for my daughter and son should help quell any pangs of homesickness that might spring up. Here are a few recipes I’ll be trying out in my kitchen to celebrate Easter with my family.
To get things started, I’ll push asparagus, that perennial springtime side, to the first course with this twist on a traditional antipasto dish.
Here’s a simple recipe for pork that will taste great on Easter and just as good the next day, sliced thin and piled high on soft rolls.
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus with Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Ingredients 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed ½ pound center-cut bacon or pancetta, thinly sliced 1 Meyer lemon, finely grated zest and juice 2 teaspoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Directions Tightly wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of bacon and refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes. Preheat a grill pan or table-top grill. In a small bowl, stir the lemon zest and juice with the mustard and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill the asparagus over moderate heat, turning often, until they are just tender and the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes total. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Note: The bacon-wrapped asparagus can be covered and refrigerated overnight.
Roasted Porchetta-Style Pork Loin 2 rosemary sprigs, stems removed 2 thyme sprigs, stems removed 10 sage leaves 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 boneless pork loin roast (3½ pounds), trimmed Cooking spray 1 cup dry white wine
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Finely chop rosemary, thyme, sage and garlic; place in a small bowl. Mix in fennel, salt and pepper. Make 12 1½-inch slits along one side of the roast, and stuff slits with herb mixture. Place the roast, slit side down, on a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Rub remaining herb mixture over the top of the roast. Bake at 350 degrees until a thermometer registers 155 degrees (slightly pink), about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Transfer roast to a serving platter. Add wine to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Pour wine mixture into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 2/ 3 cup (about 8 minutes). Remove from heat. Pour accumulated juices from serving platter into wine reduction, and serve with pork. Serves 10
I love roasted tomatoes and my kids love pasta, so this dish is sure to make everyone happy.
Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Capers and Cheese Ingredients Cooking spray 4 cups (24 ounces) cherry or grape tomatoes, any color, halved ¼ cup capers, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning ½ cup Italian-style seasoned breadcrumbs 1 pound penne or other short, tube-shaped pasta 1¼ cups Parmesan cheese, grated ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Directions Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Place the tomatoes, capers, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in the prepared baking dish. Toss to coat. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the tomato mixture. Drizzle the top with olive oil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is
golden. Cool for 5 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Place the pasta, roasted tomatoes and cheese in a large serving bowl. Toss well. Thin out the sauce with a little pasta water, if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve. The perfect ending to a springtime meal, this make-ahead dessert is a blessing for any home cook.
Semi-Frozen Lemon Custard with Berries Ingredients ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted 1¾ cups chilled heavy whipping cream 1¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 7 large egg yolks ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons lemon zest ¼ teaspoon salt 4 cups berries, any variety
Directions Place sliced almonds in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Toast almonds, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Set aside and cool 3-5 minutes.
Line a 9-by-5-by-3-inch metal loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving generous overhang. Sprinkle almonds evenly over bottom of pan. Using an electric mixer, beat whipping cream in large bowl until soft peaks form. Refrigerate whipped cream while making custard. Whisk 1¼ cups sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice and zest, and salt in large metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over large saucepan of simmering water and whisk constantly until mixture is thick and fluffy and an instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 170 degrees, about 4 minutes. Remove bowl from over simmering water. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until cool, thick and doubled in volume, about 6 minutes. Fold in chilled whipped cream. Transfer mixture to prepared loaf pan and smooth top. Tap loaf pan lightly on work surface to remove air pockets. Fold plastic wrap overhang over top to cover. Freeze custard until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight. Gently mix all berries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl. Unfold plastic wrap from top of custard and invert dessert onto platter; remove plastic wrap. Dip heavy large knife into hot water; cut custard crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Transfer to plates; spoon berries alongside and serve. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Note: Custard can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen. Berries can be made 3 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.
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Chino, well-plated By ALLAN BORGEN
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hino may not be the culinary capital of the Inland Valley, but the city has many fine restaurants with unique cuisine. Every time I’m in the area, I marvel at the growth of new, independent restaurants. Finding a great restaurant is no easy task, but after careful consideration and recently sampling some exceptionally great food, I offer these two finds.
Top: chicken teriyaki grilled skewers with vegetables; bottom left: white roughy with lemon and butter sauce, served with rice pilaf and vegetables; bottom right: grilled swordfish with vegetables Photos by Lea Reed
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Papachino’s Grill & Greens Papachino’s Grill & Greens is an exciting family restaurant featuring a nice selection of fresh, healthy and delicious grilled steak, chicken, fish and seafood entrees, lots of tempting salads and fantastic desserts at affordable prices. The décor is Mexico meets Hawaii. After ordering at the front counter, dine indoors or in a spacious new outdoor patio area. Everything is made fresh on the premises, and owner Jim Franchino is extremely passionate about his food. Jim believes that a change of diet greatly helped him beat cancer, and he wanted to share some of his food successes with others. Another nice touch is a sensational salsa bar with fresh tortilla chips, homemade condiments like salsas, creamed horseradish, a wasabi dip, cocktail and tartar sauces for the seafood entrees, a delicious sweet and tropical tasting barbecue sauce, and a great ranch and honey mustard dressing for the salads. Some of the many delicious items available include the tangy sweet chicken teriyaki and rice ($7.99), Baja tacos ($5.49) and grilled swordfish ($9.99). The steak teriyaki consisted of charbroiled chunks of cap steak basted with a teriyaki sauce and served with steamed rice topped with crisp grilled carrots and zucchini. The steak was tender and juicy, while the teriyaki sauce was sweet and tangy. The Baja tacos featured a single wrapped 6-inch corn tortilla with grilled mahi with shredded cabbage, tomatoes and carrots. The taco was quite large and was even better topped with the homemade tartar and salsa. Another terrific entree was the grilled 7- to 8-ounce swordfish steak with mildly spicy chipotle seasonings and served with fresh grilled asparagus, onions, zucchini and the choice of a side dish (fries, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, rice pilaf, brown rice, fresh fruit, pineapple cole slaw, pasta salad or a dinner salad). If you enjoy salads, the Chinese chicken salad ($8.49) and the grilled chicken taco salad ($8.99) are worthy choices. Make sure to save room for the Carrot Cake Confusion (cream cheese frosting injected into carrot cake muffin), a delicious pumpkin roll, the Coconut Macadamia Royale or chocolate chunk cookies. You will not be disappointed. Papachino’s Grill & Greens 14501 Ramona Ave., Chino 909-393-9904, www.papachino.com
One Plus One Dumpling House One Plus One Dumpling House may seem like an odd name for a restaurant, but after experiencing the delicious handmade dumplings, dim sum and Chinese entrees, you’ll know it’s another name for culinary heaven. This fairly new restaurant features a large selection of items reminiscent of what may be found at eateries in Monterey Park and Rowland Heights. The food is authentic, the portions are plentiful and the prices are fantastic. The signature items are the Pan Fried Dumplings (pot stickers) and Juicy Pork Steam Dumplings, and both are only $5.95. Filled with a delicious pork mixture, they are addicting. When eating, make sure to put the entire dumpling into your mouth since it is full of flavorful juices that will squirt all over if you take a smaller bite. The won ton dough skins are made on the premises, and there are 13 other dumplings with various fillings as well as Barbecue Pork Buns and won ton soup combinations. Other treats include the handmade Chinese noodles that are both delicious and chewy. Like the dumplings, they are available in many dishes with vegetable, pork, chicken and other ingredients. Also among my favorites: the Spicy Shrimp ($9.95), with 18 large battered and fried shrimp wok-cooked with green onions and lots of cut-up dried red chilis; and the Cilantro Pork ($7.95), which featured a lot of tender pork strips sautéed with an even larger amount of Chinese cilantro, onions, garlic and a delicious sauce. Two more exciting items on the menu are the Kung Pao Shrimp ($9.95) and the tasty cut-up half of Dao Kou Chicken ($5.95). Be aware that many of the dishes may take a little longer to prepare than normal, and the staff’s understanding of English may be problematic, but I was fine with those two issues because the food is some of the best around. Besides, it sure beats driving to Monterey Park or Rowland Heights. I love this restaurant and look forward eating my way through it again soon. One Plus One Dumpling House 13788 Roswell Ave., No. 101, Chino 909-628-0890 Allan Borgen may be heard Saturdays from 3-5 p.m. on the “Let’s Dine Out” radio show on KTIE (590 AM). His website is www.feedme411.com. Contact him at allan@feedme411.com or call 909-910-3463.
Top: spicy shrimp; middle left: Pan fried pot stickers; middle right: cilantro pork; bottom: inside decor at One Plus One Dumpling House
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SAKURA ICHI 101 W. Mission Blvd.; 909-865-2059, http://sakuraichi.com UÊDinner combos come with salad, miso soup, steamed rice and dessert. Beer, wine and cocktails are served. Lunch Tu-F, dinner T-Su. FB, $$$
RANCHO CUCAMONGA ANTONINO’S 8045 Vineyard Ave.; 909-941-0047,
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6620 Carnelian St.; 909-941-1100, www.gallis.net UÊCasual dining with pasta, sandwiches and specialty pizzas for two among the most popular selections. Live entertainment; lunch and dinner daily. RS, FB, $ GREEN MANGO THAI BISTRO 11226 Fourth St.; 909-987-8885, www.greenmangothaibistro.com UÊAuthentic Thai selections without Chinese influences. Beer and wine are served. $ HAANDI INDIAN CUISINE 7890 Haven Ave.; 909-581-1951, www.haandiindiancuisine.com UÊNorthern Indian cuisine with some adjustments for American tastes, cooked in a tandoor clay oven. Lunch & dinner daily. FB, $$ MAGIC LAMP INN 8189 Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-8659, www.themagiclampinn.com UÊThe menu at this Route 66 landmark includes prime rib, rack of lamb, salmon fillet and chateaubriand. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. FB, $$$ OMAHA JACK’S GRILLHOUSE & BREWERY
11837 Foothill Blvd.; 909-477-4377, www.omahajacks.com UÊHearty pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, barbecue and other American fare and awardwinning beer brewed on the spot. RS, FB, $$ RICHIE’S REAL AMERICAN DINER Victoria Gardens, 8039 Monet Ave.; 909-899-8101, www.richiesdiner.com UÊEgg dishes and pancakes plus burgers, chicken, steaks and desserts. $ SALSITAS MEXICAN GRILL 10540 Baseline Road, Suite A, Alta Loma; 909-948-1158 U Freshly made tortillas and traditional Mexican fare make this spot a local favorite. Lunch & dinner daily. $ SYCAMORE INN 8318 Foothill Blvd.; 909-982-1104, www.thesycamoreinn.com UÊHospitality has long been the hallmark of the Sycamore Inn, which dates to the mid-1800s. Dinner nightly. RS, FB, $$$
UPLAND CAFE ALLEGRO 186 N. Second Ave.; 909-949-0805 UÊRustic Italian dining in downtown Upland, with wonderful breads and a range of classic dishes. Lunch and dinner M-Sa; Su 4-9 p.m. $$ JD ALLISON'S BAR & GRILL 291 N. Second Ave.; 909-982-4469, http://jdallisonsbarandgrill.com UÊWest Coast style bar food mingles local beer, with Californian and Mexican fare. FB, $
Irene S. Gonzales M.B.A. stands out in a mesh of people with a bright smile, and a burst of energy that is sure to spread good vibes in every direction. Irene has the firey Latina passion for making people happy, and is the reason why her expansive entrepreneurial mind functions in high gear. Her world is her oyster. Irene has earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and is married with five children. She continues her daily endeavors with a positive mode. In the worst of economic times, Irene and her husband Chris opened a small Deli in Rancho Cucamonga on June18, 2010. Irene has stated that each day is a challenge.
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320 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-1770, kishirestaurant.com UÊDiners will find ahi steak, ginger pork and Sukiyaki beef on the menu. RR, $$ SPAGGI’S 1651 W. Foothill Blvd., H-1; 909-579-0497, www.spaggis.com UÊItalian classics as well as distinctive dishes including a South African sea bass served with scalloped potatoes, snap peas and roasted corn. Lunch M-F; dinner daily. FB $$-$$$
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Soroptimist International of Montclair/Inland Valley promotes community involvement, and for the past 20 years through the Prism Awards, the organization has celebrated the local women who make that happen. Honors are given during a special luncheon in a variety of categories.
May 1 — Cal Poly Pomona’s annual wine tasting and auction benefits student scholarships. Must be 21 years old or older to attend. Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona; $90; 1 p.m.; 909-869-4731. May 6 — Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation with Liquorama Wine & Spirits of Upland holds this wine-tasting fundraiser to benefit the hospital’s pediatric unit. Doubletree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario; 6 p.m.; 909-469-9378.
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