KICK-BUTT SELF-DEFENSE: Lori Hartman Gervasi, author

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cover story 

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INLAND LIVING 

wESt EdItIOn 

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 

also 

Can’t Miss events, 10; Arts & Culture 

calendar 12; Dining Guide 52; Seen 56 

contents 

18 

HOME, GREEN HOME 

Follow the prescription to cut 

household energy bills 

24 

WATER-SAVING BEAUTIES 

Soak up great plant ideas 

for drought-tolerant 

landscapes 

34 

HISTORY LESSON 

Inland Empire’s wine heritage 

goes back many decades 

44 

PAMPERED BLISS 

Relaxation is the 

primary goal when it 

comes to spa treatments 

49 

WEEKEND AWAY 

Springtime getaway worth 

warming up to: Palm Springs 

taste 

30 

SURPRISING SPECIALTIES 

At Owen’s Bistro, the chef comes 

up with creative creations

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THE LIGHTS ARE ON. THE DOORS ARE OPEN. 

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There’s something new in your neighborhood—a quicker, easier place to get 

many medical and health-care services. 

At Pomona Valley Health Center at Claremont you’ll find Family Doctors to take 

care of you. There’s an urgent care center when you need help in a hurry or after 

hours. A Diagnostic Imaging Center featuring 3Tesla MRI—the most advanced 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging system available, and one of only a few in operation, 

as well as 64-slice CT Scans and digital mammography for sharper, clearer images. 

There’s Family Medicine. Physical Therapy. A program to treat Sleep Disorders. 

Even a busy schedule of Community Health Education classes. 

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from the editor 

Catch the moment VOLUME 

This, i know: 

watermelon seeds will stick to the back 

of the neck with the vigor of a hungry tick — 

especially when spat from short range without the victim’s 

knowledge. 

sisters will run over you with their bicycles, if you 

refuse to clear the way. 

whether a person is 3 or 20, older sisters always have 

a “better idea” and are able to convince everyone else 

to agree with them. 

when coursing over back mountain roads and darting 

in and out of glorious rays of sunshine set off by deep 

greens and floating motes of dust, it pays to take note 

when dates, girlfriends or wives tell you they are carsick. 

Large dogs generally give no warning of carsickness. 

small dogs will invade tomato bushes and eat heartily without a gardener’s 

permission. The same dogs will fertilize the living room rug when tomatoes interact 

with their less-than-cast-iron intestinal systems. 

Cats who are especially fond of you will offer fresh kill on a regular basis. 

A gentle waft in the breeze will gaudily announce the decay of undiscovered dyed 

eggs in the scorching days that invariably follow Easter. 

Cousins will demand more candy from grandma’s treat jar because they don’t get 

to visit as often. 

Cucumbers and certain other summer vegetables will grow so fast that you have 

to shut your windows so they don’t climb into bed with you. 

The gurgling of a sprinkler system coming on allows just enough time for an unwary 

spouse to exit the spray zone — especially if the trick has been played before. 

sixty-pound jackhammers should come with warning labels cautioning against 

back injury. so should shovels, picks and just about any long-handled garden 

implement. 

Pizza is wonderful on the grill. 

Breaking up, cutting down and demolishing are more fun that cleaning up, 

digging out and sweeping. 

A plant depends on the soil in which it is rooted. 

summer is around the corner. 

Almost everyone we know lives in the same space we occupy: news doesn’t 

encourage; hours and work can be long and difficult; bills and taxes; planning and 

cleaning; and new projects that seem to leap out every day. 

still, it is good to remember summer. what it means, what it stands for and 

remember to take joy in the moment. 

That, i believe. 

This month in our magazine: home innovation and comfort; putting the wonder 

of spring on the plate at owen’s Bistro; the iE’s wine history and much more. Enjoy. 

Don Sproul 

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Southern California 

Regional Gamma 

Knife Center Opens 

at San Antonio 

Community Hospital 

Brain surgery without the knife 

A beautiful mural 

helps patients relax. 

Imagine a successful treatment 

procedure for brain tumors and 

brain disease that does not involve 

surgery, stitches or even a hospital stay. 

the patient goes home the same day and 

returns to work a few days later. 

at San antonio community hospital 

in Upland, this non-invasive treatment for 

brain disorders is performed routinely 

at the hospital’s new Southern california 

regional gamma Knife center. gamma 

knife radiosurgery is an outpatient 

procedure that is usually completed 

in a single session lasting 20 minutes 

to a few hours. 

the gamma Knife center is helping 

people from all over the Inland empire 

and beyond as word spreads about the 

center’s state-of-the-art technology 

and medical expertise. San antonio 

community hospital is the first 

hospital in the Inland empire to use 

the leksell gamma Knife® Perfexion, 

the most advanced radiosurgical 

system available, and the first in the 

Inland Valley to use the latest generation 

3tesla MrI technology to help provide 

amazing accuracy. 

“the patients are coming in from 

quite a distance. there are only three 

Perfexion centers in Southern california,” 

says William g. loudon, M.D., Ph.D., the 

center’s medical director and a prominent

neurosurgeon. Dr. Loudon specializes 

in treating brain tumors in adults and 

children and has extensive experience 

in gamma knife techniques. 

Technology isn’t the only key to 

success at the Southern California 

Regional Gamma Knife Center. 

The staff treats the whole patient, 

combining top-of-the-line equipment 

and surgical expertise with a caring 

nurse navigator and a special 

program liaison. 

“From the beginning of the 

process, through surgery and followup, 

we strive to make this the most 

pleasant experience possible for the 

patient,” explains program liaison 

Heather Bierman. 

Non-Invasive Treatment 

Gamma knife radiosurgery is 

now recognized as one of the most 

advanced treatments available for 

brain disease. Whole brain radiation 

and surgery are still useful treatment 

options for many patients, but both 

are riskier and have longer recovery 

periods. Now, notes Dr. Loudon, “We 

have a facility that will make gamma 

knife treatment available to people who 

would not have had the option before.” 

Gamma knife treatment also can 

be used in addition to traditional 

surgery, according to Dr. Loudon. “As 

a neurosurgeon, I no longer have to 

choose one or the other for patients. 

I can choose both. It’s an incredibly 

powerful tool to make treatment more 

safe and practical.” 

Anesthesia is not needed for gamma 

knife procedures. A light sedation is 

used for placement of the head frame. 

After treatment, patients typically rest 

at home for a day or two then resume 

their normal activities. 

“Gamma knife treatment is a good 

option for those that surgery can’t 

help because they are high-risk patients 

or their tumor or lesions are too 

Drs. William G. Loudon, neurosurgeon, and Yao-Jin Qian, physicist, consult on a patient case. 

deep in the brain to be operable, 

Dr. Loudon explains. 

How Gamma Knife Works 

The gamma knife uses 192 lowdose 

radiation beams to target and kill 

cancer cells. Gamma knife can treat 

benign and malignant brain tumors, 

vascular malformations, and other 

brain disorders such as Trigeminal 

Neuralgia. None of the individual 

beams is powerful enough to damage 

brain tissue on its own, so each beam 

passes through healthy brain tissue 

without hurting it. When several beams 

intersect, however, their intensity is 

multiplied, and the doctors can target 

these intersections so they focus only 

where cancer exists. High doses are 

thus “sculpted” to precise shapes 

within the brain, disrupting the DNA 

of the cancer cells and preventing their 

reproduction. 

“Gamma knife brings together 

the combined expertise of the 

neurosurgeon, the radiation oncologist, 

and the radiation physicist, all working 

together on the patient’s case. On 

the day of treatment, the three of 

us collaborate by looking at the MRI, 

planning the treatment, and then 

working as a team to perform the 

procedure,” Dr. Loudon explains. 

Patient Support 

In the days before treatment, patients 

come in for a guided tour of the center 

and learn about what to expect during 

and after treatment. Neuro Nurse 

Navigator Michelle Nordman, RN, 

stays with the patient at all times and 

phones patients a day or two after their 

treatment to check on how they are 

doing. “There’s a lot of unknowns for 

them,” says Nordman. “We want them 

to feel comfortable at all times.” 

Bierman, meanwhile, relays updates 

to the patient’s loved ones who are 

waiting in the lobby and coordinates 

things on treatment day so everything 

goes smoothly and patients feel at 

ease. The treatment room even has an 

iPod docking station with speakers so 

patients can listen to their own music. 

“We have one-on-one nursing with 

our patients,” Bierman says. “If they 

need something, we are there. They 

can call us whenever they want to. We 

tell them we’ll be right there with you.” 

San Antonio Community Hospital, 

999 San Bernardino Road, Upland 

For more information, please visit 

www.socalgammaknife.org or call 

877-428-SACH (7224). 

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can’t miss 

WHAT TO SEE & DO 

‘CERÁMICA DE LA TIERRA’ THROUGH MAY 9 – 

Pre-Colombian tradition with contemporary works by 

Luis Bermudez and Francisco “Pancho” Jiménez. 

American Museum of Ceramic Art, 340 S. Garey Ave., 

Pomona; 909-865-3146, www.ceramicmuseum.org. Also: 

“The Artist is in the Details,” works by David Furman, 

May 16–July 25, with an artist reception 6-9 p.m. June 13. 

CANDLELIGHT PAVILION 

THROUGH MAY 24 – “Big River: 

The Adventures of Huckleberry 

Finn,” Mark Twain’s classic with 

the irrepressible Huck Finn, 

who helps his friend Jim, a slave, 

escape to freedom. Candlelight 

Pavilion Dinner Theatre, 

455 Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 

6 p.m. dinner seating Thursday- 

Saturday, 11 a.m. luncheon 

seating Saturday, Sunday and 

select Thursdays, 5 p.m. dinner seating Sunday; $48-$75; 

909-626-1254, www.candlelightpavilion.com. Also: Big Band 

Night, May 8; “Disney’s High School Musical On Stage,” May 

29-June 28; Summer Children’s Workshop, June 15-June 26. 

REO SPEEDWAGON, STYX MAY 21 – The Can’t 

Stop Rockin’ tour arrives in the IE also with 38 Special. 

Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center 

Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600, www.cbbankarena.com. 

Also: Call to Arms mixed martial arts, May 16; Vicente 

Fernandez, the king of traditional ranchera music, May 

22; Omega Fest with Lil Wayne, May 23; Andre Rieu, 

June 20; Star Magic world concert tour, June 27. 

SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY 

MAY 9 – The orchestra’s 80th season wraps 

with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s 

Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor. 

California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 

562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino; 8 p.m.; 

$20-$55 general admission, $10 students; 

909-381-5388, 

www.sanbernardinosymphony.org. 


D.L. HUGHLEY MAY 1-3 – The star 

of Comedy Central’s “Weekends at the 

D.L.” and “D.L. Hughley Breaks the 

News” on CNN tells jokes in the IE. 

Ontario Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, 

Ontario; 909-484-5411, 

www.ontarioimprov.com. Also: 

Geoff Keith, April 28; Spicy Latino 

Night, April 29; Your 15 

Minutes of Fame, May 4; Brian 

Haner, May 5; Steve Byrne, 

May 6-10; D.J. Cooch, May 12; 

The Dirty Show, May 13; Pablo 

Francisco, May 14-16; Dat Phan 

and Mike Schaub, May 19; Edward San 

Juan, May 21; Jeff Garcia, May 22-24; 

Geoff Keith, May 26; Spicy Latino Night, 

May 27; Dominique and Jay Phillips, 

May 28; Lavell Crawford, May 29-31; 

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THE CALENDAR 

‘RAMONA’ 

THROUGH MAY 2 – The story of the struggles 

faced by early Californians — with a classic 

love story thrown in — celebrates its 86th 

year. Ramona Bowl Amphitheater, 27400 

Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; 4 p.m. 

April 25-26 and May 2; $19-$49; 800-645- 

4465, 951-658-2695, www.ramonabowl.com. 

‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’ 

THROUGH MAY 13 – Inland Valley Repertory 

Theatre production of the Pulitzer-award 

winning play. Candlelight Pavilion Theatre, 

455 Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 7:30 p.m. 

April 29 and May 6, 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 13; 

$25; 909-626-1254, www.ivrt.org. 

Also: “Father of the Bride,” June 10-24. 

RIALTO PLAYERS 

THROUGH MAY 17 – Staging of “A Funny Thing 

Happened on the Way to the Forum,” with 

music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. 

Rialto Community Players Playhouse, 

150 E. San Bernardino Ave.; 8 p.m. Fridays 

and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; $15 adults, 

$12 s t u d e n t s a n d s e nio r s ; 9 0 9 - 873 - 8514 , 

www.rialtocommunityplayers.org. 

Also: “The Vanities,” May 29-June 7. 

‘THE KENNEDYS: 

PORTRAIT OF A FAMILY’ 

THROUGH JUNE 11 – An exhibit of 27 framed 

black-and-white photographs of the Kennedy 

family by elite fashion photographer Richard 

Avedon. The exhibit is on a six-city tour 

through the Smithsonian’s National Museum 

of American History. Riverside Metropolitan 

Museum, 3580 Mission Inn Ave.; 9 a.m. to 

5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. 

to 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; 951-826-5273, 

www.riversideca.gov/museum. 

Also: “Reading the Walls,” an exhibit that tells 

the story of one immigrant Japanese family, 

the Haradas, and their quest for the American 

dream, through Jan. 3; Discovery Days, 

designed for kids 10 and younger, the third 

Wednesday of every month. 

RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES 

THROUGH AUG. 30 – Baseball action heats 

up during the first full month of the California 

League season. Promotional nights include 

fireworks, May 1, 15 and 30; fleece blanket 

give-away, May 2; Jerry Reuss appearance, 

May 3; Armed Forces Day with fireworks, 

May 16; recycle mug give-away, May 29. 

The Epicenter, 8408 Rochester Ave., 

Rancho Cucamonga; $8-$12; 909- 481-50 0 0, 

www.rcquakes.com. 


SINFONIA MEXICANA 

MAY 2 – Concierto Para Las Madres, featuring Mariachi King Jose Hernandez and his Sol de 

Mexico, Angeles Ochoa and the Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company. California Theatre 

of the Performing Arts, 562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino; 7 p.m.; $25-$65; 909-884-3228, 

www.sinfoniamexicana.com. 

‘GADGETS AND GIZMOS’ 

THROUGH NOV. 1 – Learn how inventions 

and innovations from the dawn of the 

industrial age to the 1950s came together. 

San Bernardino County Museum, 

2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays 

and holiday Mondays; $6 adults, $5 students 

and seniors, $4 children ages 5 to 12; 

909-307-2669, www.sbcountymuseum.org. 

Also: The Art of Ramon Contreras and the 

Mexican Muralist Movement, through Oct. 25. 

FIRST FRIDAY 

MAY 1 AND JUNE 6 – Entertainment, fun art 

projects and a free snack. Chino Youth 

Museum, 13191 Sixth St.; 909-464-0499, 

www.chinoyouthmuseum.com. Also: Kids 

Night Out, an evening of fun-filled supervised 

activities and dinner for ages 3-12; $12; 

6-9 p.m. May 15. 

CHILI & MENUDO COOK-OFF 

MAY 2 – Annual contest hosted by the Friends 

of the San Bernardino Parks and Recreation 

Department. National Orange Show (Gate 8), 

689 S. E St., San Bernardino; 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; 

free; 909-883-3596 or 909-473-8588. 

DEAFNATION EXPO 

MAY 2 – Exhibits, seminars and workshops, 

as well as entertainment for all ages. 

Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 

9 a.m.; free; www.deafnation.com. 

HOMETOWN JAMBOREE 

MAY 2 – Time for a good ol’ dance and dinner 

with special performances and a few surprises 

along the way. Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, 

39611 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen; 6 p.m.; 

$15 adults, $10 children; 909-797-1005. 

PREHISTORIC CALIFORNIA 

MAY 2 – Hands-on science learning and fun 

days for the whole family. Raymond M. Alf 

Museum of Paleontology, 1175 W. Baseline 

Road, Claremont; 1-4 p.m.; 909-624-2798, 

www.alfmuseum.org.

‘SIGHT UNSEEN’ 

MAY 2-AUG. 29 – Work by 12 of the most 

accomplished blind photographers in the 

world. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. May 2. 

California Museum of Photography, 

3824 Main St., Riverside; noon to 5 p.m. 

Tuesday-Saturday; 951-827-4787, 

www.cmp.ucr.edu. Also: “Concrete 

Abstractions,” “Agent Orange,” “Wish You 

Were Here,” all May 2-Aug. 29. 

INLAND VALLEY PROPS SYMPHONY 

MAY 3 – An evening of music from the silver 

stage including selections from “Titanic,” 

“Star Wars” and “West Side Story.” Vocalists 

Catherine Ireland and John Atkins also will 

perform. California Theatre of the Performing 

Arts, 562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino; 

7 p.m.; 909-663-2293. 

JENNI RIVERA 

MAY 3 – Cinco de Mayo celebration with 

guest Pablo Montero. The Arena at Soboba 

Casino, 23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto; 

8 p.m.; $40-$75; 866-476-2622, 

www.soboba.net. Also: Aaron Tippin, 

May 27; Alejandra Guzman, June 5; 

Julio Iglesias, June 11; Paulina Rubio, June 19; 

Vikki Carr, June 24. 

CARLOS MENCIA 

MAY 7 – Stand-up comic takes on topics 

ranging from ethnic stereotypes to race 

relations, immigration, war and family. 

San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San 

Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open 6:30 p.m.; 

$45-$65; 800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com. 

Also: Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson, April 

30; Divas 4 Divas, May 14; The Legends of Hip 

Hop, including MC Hammer, Slick Rick, Coolio, 

Tone Loc, May 21; Graciela Beltran Mariachi 

Reyna de Los Angeles, June 18 

REDLANDS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 

MAY 7-24 – Performances of “Hamlet,” 

“The Tempest” and “Measure for Measure” 

in repertory. Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St.; 

8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; free; 909-335-7377, 

www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com. 

‘THE RAT PACK’ 

MAY 8 – Travel back in time when Sinatra, 

Martin and Davis were the kings of Las Vegas. 

Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural 

Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 

8 p.m.; $42; 909-477-2752, 

www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com. 

Also: “Ferdinand the Bull,” through May 2; 

“Mama’s Night Out,” stand-up comedy, May 9; 

“Steel Magnolias,” May 22-31; Keiko Matsui, 

June 6; “Hansel & Gretel,” June 10; The Village 

People, June 13. Rockapella, June 14; 

“The Wonderbread Years,” June 20; 

Red, Hot & Blue, June 27 

BILL COSBY 

MAY 9 – Stand-up performances by the 

legendary comedian and TV star. Morongo 

Casino Resort and Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, 

Cabazon; 7:30 and 10 p.m.; $45-$65; 

800-222-4499, www.morongocasinoresort. 

com. Also: UB40, April 25; Chang Di and 

Chu Mi Mi, May 2; Los Temerarios, May 8; 

Intocable, June 27. 

BIKE-A-THON, FUN RUN 

MAY 9 – Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail 

get together for the fourth annual event. 

Rancho Cucamonga Central Park, 

11200 Base Line Road; 8 a.m.; $25 in advance, 

$30 day of the event; 909-437-8651. 

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BEACH BOYS 

MAY 10 – No need to travel to Kokomo 

for a concert filled with hit songs. California 

Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 

Fourth St., San Bernardino; 3 p.m.; $45-$99; 

909-663-2293, www.californiatheatre.net. 

Also: Los Lobos, April 29; Temptations 

and Spinners, June 13. 

‘MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL’ 

MAY 14-17 – Celebrate “the change” with a 

show that features 25 re-lyricized tunes from 

the ’60s and ’70s and culminates with a salute 

to women who are experiencing menopause. 

California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 

562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino; 8 p.m.; 

$38.50-$75, 909-663-2293, 

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Also: “The Mikado,” May 23-24; 

“Spelling Bee,” June 4. 

‘THE UGLY DUCKLING’ 

MAY 16 – The Riverside County Philharmonic 

and Performance Riverside team up for this 

Hans Christen Anderson classic. Landis 

Performing Arts Center, Riverside City 

College, 4800 Magnolia Ave.; 2 p.m.; $10-$18; 

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Riverside Community College students. Landis 

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College, 4800 Magnolia Ave.; 8 p.m. May 16, 

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TILDEN TRIO 

MAY 17 – Concert presented by the 

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4 p.m.; $25 and up; 909-337-4296, 

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‘TEN POUND APE: YOUR MOTHER 

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MAY 20-SEPT. 27 – An international art 

collective with a vested interest in culture 

and mythology. Claremont Museum of Art, 

536 W. First St.; 909-621-3200, 

www.claremontmuseum.org. 

Also: “James Hueter: A Retrospective,” 

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May 21-22, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 23-25; 

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This music will move you 

It promises to be a foot-stompin’ good time 

Mother’s Day weekend for the Bluegrass in the 

Spring music festival at Calico Ghost Town 

north of Barstow. 

Some of the genre’s top acts will be performing, 

including Stuck in Reverse, a Las Vegas-based 

band known for its bluegrass, gospel and other 

musical stylings; the female quartet High Hills 

Bluegrass Band; and the Gates McEuen Hails band, 

featuring Nathan McEuen, son of the Nitty Gritty 

Dirt Band’s John McEuen. 

The younger McEuen handles guitars, piano and 

percussion, and has performed at the Grand Ol’ 

Opry and on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” 

Also on the bill is Byron Berline, considered to be 

one of the country’s pre-eminent fiddle players. 

In addition to musical performances, there will 

be contests and family fun for all ages. 

Roll call of the brave 

Riverside National Cemetery is looking for a few good men 

and women to participate in a Memorial Day tribute. 

The cemetery’s Roll Call Project needs more than 300 people 

to read the names of 150,000 veterans who are buried there. 

The volunteers, working one-hour shifts in pairs, will alternate 

in reading aloud the name of each veteran, starting 

May 16 and continuing — day and night — through May 25. 

“We are reaching out to the community to take part in this 

unique project,” said Gill Galo, cemetery director. 

Unique indeed. It’s likely the first time something like 

this has been undertaken at any national cemetery. 

For more information, call Jim Ruester at 951-653-8417, 

ext. 877, or e-mail james.ruester@va.gov with the words “roll call” 

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Bluegrass in the Spring music festival, featuring Stuck in Reverse (above) 

Calico Ghost Town, Interstate 15 north of Barstow; May 9-10; 

$10 adults, $5 ages 6-15; 800-862-2542, www.calicotown.com. 

A bouquet of art 

More than beautiful flowers and plants will be 

growing at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. It 

soon will be time for the third annual Art in the Garden 

outdoor exhibition. 

“Images in Nature” 

will be the theme 

of the third annual 

event, coming 

June 6-7 at the 

spectacular getaway 

also known as 

California’s native 

garden. 

The event will feature juried works in a range of 

media, including acrylic, oil, watercolor, pen and ink, 

wood and metal sculptures, photography, pottery and 

stoneware. The setting couldn’t be better, with the 

botanic garden’s meandering pathways and panoramic 

mountain views. 

For refreshments, Sycamore Cafe on the patio of the 

California Garden Shop will be serving gourmet salads 

and sandwiches, nutritious snacks for the kids, and 

Bert & Rocky’s ice cream for everyone. 

Art in the Garden, “Images in Nature” 

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., 

Claremont; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6-7; $8 adults, $6 seniors 

and students, $4 children; 909-625-8767, www.rsabg.org.

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By SUZANNE SPROUL 

Is your home a hummer or a Prius? An energy checkup 

can both save the planet and some “green,” says Devon hartman 

at hartman/Baldwin Design Build. 

The Claremont company isn’t the only one that performs 

home energy audits, but hartman is passionate about the need 

for more homeowners to join the green movement. To that end, 

hartman/Baldwin will be part of a 

daylong earth Day observance at 

Claremont City hall and Village West. 

The April 26 event will feature 

speakers and presentations on 

the environment, alternative 

transportation ideas and suggestions 

to reduce home energy use. 

“We need to concentrate on energy 

efficiency and the remodeling of the 

existing housing stock in the country,” 

hartman said. 

There are about 115 million homes 

in America that consume about 

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and others 

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to analyze the 

energy usage 

of a house, so 

any problems 

can be fixed.’ 

25 percent of the energy used in the country. Technology will not only 

help make those homes more efficient, but also better places to live. 

“engineers and others in the building sciences have developed what 

we need to analyze the energy usage of a house so any problems can 

be fixed,” hartman said. “We’ve moved on beyond the idea of 

conserving energy by just putting on sweaters. Instead, the emphasis 

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“The home performance analysis is the best thing 

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and, remember, the greenest building is the one 

that’s already built.” 

A home energy analysis can provide a 

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“Your home is one of the biggest 

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THE WORD “green” used to simply be an adjective, 

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Here are three ways to make homes green, or at least 

a shade of it: 

When it comes to homes, sustainability can involve 

many expensive and sophisticated methods, but doing 

other things are simple, says Pablo LaRoche, associate 

professor of architecture at Cal Poly Pomona. 

“Open the windows in the evening to let cool air 

through the house. When building new homes, 

situate them correctly on lots and install south-facing 

windows so they can utilize the sun to help heat them,” 

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‘People will be able to put all of this information 

together and see that it not only makes sense 

(to go green), but it’s the right thing to do.’ 

We can have beautiful homes that also 

work well.” 

Upgrading or remodeling existing 

structures also is easier on the environment 

— yet another lesson in recycling. Making 

changes to existing buildings makes 

economic sense, while maintaining a 

continuity with history and connecting 

new ideas with traditional ones. 

■ 

The Regenerative Cooperative is an 

intentional community set up in 1999 by 

students at Cal Poly Pomona’s Center for 

Regenerative Studies. 

Today, the cooperative involves students 

who live in four houses in the historic 

Lincoln Park district in Pomona. The idea 

is to promote sustainable and regenerative 

principles within a community of likeminded 

individuals. 

Tyrone La Fay, a landscape architecture 

graduate student, has lived in the 


— Kristeen Ramirez, Frontier Project 

community for two years. The 1925 house 

he shares with other students has solar 

panels, and there is a plan to install a solar 

hot water system. The students grow a lot 

of their food in the yard. Worms are used 

to help fertilize the soil. 

La Fay and his housemates practice 

sustainability daily. 

Incorporating changes can make a big 

difference, he says. Using local, available 

resources helps. Sharing information with 

neighbors is an added benefit to building 

communities. 

“What’s most important is what’s going 

on inside — the changing of the habits as 

well as what materials are being used 

outside. Both have far-reaching effects,” 

he said. 

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At the Frontier Project in Rancho 

Cucamonga, it will soon be possible to 

check out a specially designed living room 

The Frontier Project 

and Turner 

Construction recently 

topped off the 

14,000-square-foot 

educational center 

under construction 

adjacent to the 

Cucamonga Valley 

Water District 

headquarters in 

Rancho Cucamonga. 

The hands-on 

demonstration 

building is designed 

to educate consumers 

about the latest 

methods and 

technologies in water, 

energy and site 

conservation. 

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and kitchen to see what technologies and 

new products are available, and then learn 

about trends in energy efficiency. 

Opening this fall, the Frontier Project 

will be a 14,000-square-foot demonstration 

building designed to be an educational 

resource. The Cucamonga Valley Water 

District and supporters want it to be a 

place where consumers, commercial 

builders and advocates for sustainable 

living can learn about the latest in energy 

conservation and stewardship. 

“Visitors will be able to see what’s out 

there and determine what their payback 

will be,” said Jo Lynne Russo-Pereyra, 

Frontier Project spokesman. “People are 

willing to listen and want to know more. 

We feel we will have an opportunity 

to impact change.” 

There will be programs, workshops 

and opportunities to sit down with 

professionals and ask questions. 

“People will be able to put all of this 

information together and see that it not 

only makes sense (to go green), but it’s the 

right thing to do,” said Kristeen Ramirez, 

with the Frontier Project. 

— Suzanne Sproul

home & garden | water conservation 

Dry can be beautiful 

Southern California, Inland empire — 

don’t be fooled. While lush verdant 

landscapes filled with tropical color and 

homes surrounded by carpets of thick green grasses 

may be the 1950s dream of suburbia, it’s just not 

reality — at least not here and not without 

unnatural intervention. 

While the occasional misty or overcast day may 

speak otherwise, our own Ie is actually an arid 

climate. It’s a place where scrub, California Coastal 

oak and drought-tolerant natives are at home — 

especially on the alluvial fans where our foothill 

communities have built up. 

With landscape irrigation accounting for as much 

as 60 percent of water usage according to the Chino 

Valley Water District, it’s no wonder local water 

providers are asking homeowners to get real when 

it comes to landscaping. 

the district recently held its first landscape tour, 


which attracted some 150 residents who explored 

local landscape options that require little or none 

of the wet stuff. 

the tour included homes, public properties and 

the Maloof Foundation Discovery Garden in Alta 

Loma, where visitors wandered the trails to find 

a wide variety of drought-resistant plants — many 

of which offer bright color. 

After checking in at the district offices, 

participants received a tour binder with maps, plant 

lists, gardening and conservation information and 

CDs. that, coupled with handouts at the Maloof 

garden, and the take-home was a fat packet of ideas 

that also included fliers about upcoming events, 

plants for birds, butterflies, erosion control and 

aroma. the tour was part of the district’s water 

conservation recognition program and is expected 

to be an annual event. 

— Don Sproul 

Below, a garden at the Brinkley home, also on the tour, used rock pathways to set off a displays of statice, sedum and a collection of droughttolerant 

plants including varieties of yucca, aloe, cactus, sage, yarrow and heavenly bamboo. Photos By thomas R. coRdova 

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The Maloof Foundation 

Discovery Garden in 

Alta Loma sparkled with 

smart color during a recent 

low-water use landscaping 

tour. At top of facing page: 

a wandering path is lined 

with drought-resistant 

plants. The rest of the 

gallery, by color: the 

purple-blue flowers are 

statice, also known as 

sea lavender; the orange 

blossom on the left border 

is a sun rose, which can 

serve as a nice complement 

to California poppies; 

the cream-white blossoms 

at bottom left are from 

the Coppertone sedum, 

the leaves of which have 

the metallic copper tint 

(also shown in lower right 

side of frame). The final 

plants in the frame 

are the red Navajo 

Autumn Sage salvia 

and the isomeris arborea 

Bladderpod, shown bottom 

right, and, at bottom 

center, a cactus from 

the Brinkley home in 

Rancho Cucamonga. 

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Events, information 

In addition to the Maloof Foundation Discovery Garden, local 

water districts and botanic gardens offer a range of ideas and 

frequently host events to help gardeners and to promote water 

conservation. Local resources include: 

• Cucamonga Valley Water District, 10440 Ashford St., 

Rancho Cucamonga; 909-987-2591, www.cvwdwater.com 

The CVWD will celebrate water awareness day from 11 a.m. 

to 2 p.m. May 9 with activities for families and children at district 

headquarters. The district also plans a landscape workshop 

May 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; reservations are required and may 

be made online. 

• Inland Empire Utilities Agency, 6075 Kimball Ave., 

Chino; 909-993-1600, www.ieua.org. 

This regional agency is a water wholesaler and importer and 

also manages wastewater treatment and recycling and 

composting as well as other utility-related services. Public tours of 

the 22-acre Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park are 

offered twice a month. For an appointment call 909-606-1933. An 

Earth Day celebration is scheduled April 22 at the park from 3:30 

to 6:30 p.m. Call 909-993-1935 for details. 

• Maloof Foundation Discovery Garden, 5131 Carnelian St., 

Alta Loma; 909-980-0412, www.malooffoundation.org/garden.cfm 

Visitors can follow the winding trails surrounding the Maloof 

Foundation museum and residence to explore a variety of 

natural landscaping options with art installations scattered 

throughout. The garden is open for self-guided tours noon 

to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; free. 

• Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Way, 

Claremont; 909-625-8767, www.rsabg.org 

This is a great place to explore garden ideas or just take in the 

scenery. Now offering a Grow Native Nursery, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Wednesday through Sunday on the east side of the visitor 

parking lot; also a variety of lectures and nature walks and 

Mother’s Day events. See details on the Web. Admission $8, 

$6 students and seniors. 

• Chino Basin Water Conservation District demonstration 

garden, 4594 San Bernardino St., Montclair, www.cbwcd.org 

The district’s garden is filled with ideas in a beautiful setting. 

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed on holidays. The adjoining 

Wilderness Garden opens April 25. The district plans a 

Harmony in the Garden workshop on May 16 from 9 a.m. 

to 3 p.m. More information on the Web. To sign up or for 

details call 909-466-0434. 


Conserve Today 

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Over 60% of water use occurs 

outdoors, so reducing water 

use in your yard is essential. 

• Fix broken and misaligned 

sprinklers. 

• Only water lawn and plants five 

to seven minutes in the early 

morning hours. 

• Reduce watering schedule 

by one or two days (your 

landscape’s needs may vary). 

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Going native ... 

PHOTO BY JENNIFER CAPPUCCIO MAHER 

When is a fuchsia not a fuchsia? We found ourselves asking that question after learning 

that our November issue had a photo of the wrong plant. We invited David Schroeder 

of the Chino Basin Water Conservation District to offer his suggestions for five 

easy-to-grow water misers in the way of trees, shrubs and plants for local gardens. 

One of the plants he suggested was the California fuchsia, pictured above. 

Much to our dismay, we had printed a photo of the constantly thirsty tropical fuchsia. 

Our apologies. Schroeder’s story is still a good read and can be found online at 

www.inlandlivingmagazine.com/issues/nov_08/home2.php 

Mother’s Day 

WEEKEND 

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Seatings Saturday at 4:30 pm 

Sunday at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm 

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By LUANNE J. HUNT 

If those hours of home decorating shows 

on hGtV are good for anything, they motivate 

homeowners to appraise their personal space 

with an eye to improvement. 

What to change? What makes a home more 

comfortable, livable and inviting? updates to the 

master bath, a new coffee table, décor touches here 

and there and suddenly the place feels fresher and 

more homey. 

to help bump along décor upgrades, we’ve 

assembled the following ideas to help launch 

warmer spaces at home: 

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Dining room 

Buffet, Mathis Brothers, $473 

This elegant and versatile buffet will create 

a special ambience in the dining room. It’s 

made from beautifully crafted hardwoods and 

has lots of storage for china and other dining 

utensils. The warm brown finish will 

complement and mix with other wood furniture. 

Bread mold candleholder, Pottery Barn, $79 

Inspired by wooden molds used to shape rising 

bread in Indonesia, this stunning candle holder 

is sure to be a conversation starter among 

guests. An ideal table centerpiece, it is made 

from hand-carved hardwood and is carefully 

distressed to achieve its authentic appearance. 


Bedroom 

Collette stool, Pottery Barn, $349-$429 

Patterned from the simple, yet graceful lines of French 

Empire furniture, this lovely stool is a wonderful way 

to upgrade the bedroom. Its curving X-base is made from 

mahogany-stained hardwood and is topped with a thick, 

piped cushion in luxe fabric. It comes in more than 

95 colors that can be special ordered. 

Bath 

Standing towel warmer, Pottery Barn, $499 

All year round, and especially on winter mornings, 

there’s nothing more comforting than stepping out 

of the bath and wrapping yourself in a warm towel. This 

standing towel warmer was specifically designed to 

add an element of relaxation to every day. It features a 

sleek European design, is made of sturdy stainless steel 

and zinc alloy, and accommodates nine full-size towels. 

Glass bath canisters, Cost Plus World Market, $10-$20 

Cotton balls, makeup sponges and swabs store neatly 

in these attractive bath canisters. The lids are sealed 

to keep out moisture, and the textured sides feature 

chrome ball-and-spoon finials. They also can be 

used as decorator items and filled with seashells, 

potpourri or marbles. 

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Living room 

Flanders trunk coffee table, Mathis Brothers, $258 

Old World style is in fashion and you can incorporate 

it into your living room with this stunning and unique 

coffee table. The sturdy trunk features a rich, brown 

finish with faux leather belt accents, similar to those 

found on antique luggage. 

Decorative pillows, Macy’s, Anna’s Linens, 

Pier 1 Imports, $9.99-$150 

To add a touch of comfort and class to your décor, 

consider replacing old throw pillows on your sofa. 

Stores like Macy’s, Anna’s Linens and Pier 1 Imports 

have a wide variety of designer styles to choose from. 

Neutral colors, such as beige and chocolate, will blend 

with just about any color scheme. Popular fabrics 

include animal print, crushed velvet and fine silk. 

Kitchen 

Boos gathering block, Williams-Sonoma, $995-$2,000 

This kitchen island may be a bit pricey, but its quality 

construction, versatility and extra features seem to be 

worth every penny. The top is a 4-inch thick block 

made from either end-grain northern maple or 

walnut, which are both strong surfaces for chopping. 

A wicker basket slides out for quick access to supplies. 

It also includes a slatted shelf for additional storage 

space. Easy assembly required. 

Primo stainless steel water cooler, Lowe’s, $167 

Upgrade the kitchen with this high-tech water cooler 

that fills glasses, pitchers and cookware twice as fast 

as other coolers. The Energy Star-rated appliance also 

hides the 1-gallon bottle and features spill-free 

loading, child safety locks and an LED nightlight.

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Den 

McArthur leather massage recliner, JC Penney, $399 

Relaxing in the den will take on a whole new meaning 

kicking back in this leather recliner with massage. The 

chair features independent dual massage for back and 

legs, chaise-style seat and a metal rocker base. It also has 

a detachable back to accommodate smaller spaces and 

doorways. Available in black and brown. 

Studio wall shelf, Pottery Barn, $299 

Here’s a neat and stylish way to display books, collectors 

items or framed photographs. These attractive shelves 

will fit beautifully into nearly any décor. According to the 

manufacturer, they are durable and the finish will not chip 

or crack. Each unit includes five shelves and self-leveling 

feet. Keyhole mounts at the top provide stability. 

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Patio 

Weber Performer Grill, Crate & Barrel, $330 

Whether you prefer to barbecue with charcoal 

or gas, this two-wheel kettle accommodates both. 

Constructed of heavy-gauge porcelain enamel, the 

grill is equipped with an easy-touch gas ignition and 

one-step cleaning. Other features include a hinged 

cooking grate, tuck-away lid holder, dual-purpose 

thermometer, removable charcoal bin and glass 

reinforced nylon handles. The tubular steel cart 

has a large, granite-style work surface, lower wire 

storage shelf, and three hanging hooks for mitts 

and tools. Assembly is required. 

Natural Double-Happiness outdoor rug, 

Cost Plus World Market, $80 

Combining function and fashion, this Asian 

calligraphy-inspired indoor-outdoor rug can turn 

an outdoor living space into a serene retreat for 

entertaining and relaxation. It’s made from highly 

durable yarns. Spots can be easily treated. 

Garage 

Mode premium home recycling center, 

Williams-Sonoma, $279-$299 

Recycling is a snap with this compact machine that 

crushes everything from aluminum cans to plastic 

bottles. The crushing mechanism is activated by 

a foot pedal, so no electricity is required. There are 

two separate bins to simplify sorting and a carbon 

filter is on the lid for odor control. Additionally, both 

bins are removable and stack together for easy 

transporting to garbage bins. 

Workforce 30-inch-wide resin base utility cabinet, 

Home Depot, $65 

Replace rusty, old storage shelves with this. The 

roomy interior includes two tool hangers and an 

adjustable shelf to accommodate storage needs. The 

smooth door opening has a central hinge and the 

cabinet is guaranteed not to rust, dent, stain or peel. 


taste | dining 

spring break chicken features a broth served in a beer-bong style tube to be poured over the dish. other dishes are designed to be 

complemented by aromas from the serving arrangements, such as jasmine in one recent case. 

Chef James Kelly, with his wife Denise, cooks 

with humor, in the context of both amusement 

and in the classical sense, aroma. 


A plateful of spring at 

Owen’s Bistro 

By BETTS GRIFFONE 

Photos by FRANK PEREZ 

ON THE MENU, it’s called “the camping trip.” What arrives at the 

table is a plate with a small pine branch, upon which is a round 

stone that has been heated to 500 degrees. On top of that is a 

beautiful piece of sizzling salmon. 

But that’s not all. 

Lightly covering the fish are greens with a crisp bacon vinaigrette. 

The aroma is like breakfast by a lake in the mountains where the 

morning’s catch sizzles on the plate. 

It’s one of the innovative items found at James and Denise Kelly’s intimate 

restaurant — Owen’s Bistro, which is tucked away in a building that started

Denise Kelly pours champagne for guests at a recent spring dinner. The sparkling wine was tinted in pastel colors as part of the evening's motif. 

its life as a bank in the early 1900s. 

The restaurant, named after their 8-yearold 

son, opened in 2003. At that time, they 

owned a Chino sandwich cafe called 

Brown Bag It, which had been successful 

for 14 years. The city was redeveloping the 

old part of town and approached the Kellys 

about opening a new place in the area. 

They immediately were drawn to the 

location as it reminded them of the 

buildings in old town Pasadena — red 

brick walls, Japanese maples and Spanish 

style iron gates in the courtyard. 

Besides Owen’s, they also kept the cafe 

going, but after a couple of months, they 

decided their real passion was for the new 

place and sold the cafe. 

James, who also works as the chef, is 

self-taught with more than 22 years of 

experience. He started at a young age in 

the kitchen of an Italian restaurant run by 

his grandparents on Chicago’s south side. 

When he was a teenager his family 

moved to California, where, after high 

school, he went to work at the Velvet 

Turtle, first as a bus boy and then as a 

waiter — all the time volunteering to do 

prep work in the kitchen. 

It was the kind of experience he needed 

to open the sandwich cafe in Chino. 

Chef James is into molecular gastronomy, 

but prefers to call his cuisine progressive 

American with a sense of humor. He likes 

the idea of concept meals, much like the 

camping trip described above. He doesn’t 

follow recipes and has often created dishes 

to go with particular wines — instead 

of pairing the wine to the food. 

On a recent evening, Owen’s Bistro 

offered one of its monthly chef’s dinners. 

The concept was spring and everything on 

the menu as well as the décor was designed 

to bring that fresh feeling to all the senses. 

The Kellys believe that what you see and 

smell is just as important to the dining 

experience as the taste, and the evening 

reflected that. 

The whimsy began as each arriving 


Chef James Kelly approaches his creations as American cuisine that one experiences as well as tastes. 

guest was poured a glass of champagne 

that turned a different pastel color as it 

was poured. 

A salad of spring greens topped with 

a soft-cooked quail egg, tiny new 

potatoes, haricot vert, grape tomatoes 

and kalamata olives with a fresh wine 

vinaigrette started the dinner. 

Next, it was sea bass poached in olive 

oil and served on a jasmine rice cake 

with a watercress sauce. The bowl in 

which it was served was placed in a 

second bowl filled with jasmine flowers 

and stems. When boiling water was 

added to the flowers, a jasmine vapor 

wafted up to increase the flavor of 

the dish. 

The next course was spring break 

chicken — a bowl with roasted chicken 

resting on spring vegetables. It also 


included a beer-bong-type tube that 

was filled with broth to be poured over 

the chicken. 

Then came an Indian Za’atar spiced 

lamb porterhouse in the style of the 

Festival of Colors. Served with a 

multitude of flavorful and colorful 

sauces, the lamb also was accompanied 

by asparagus and fingerling potatoes. 

To finish the evening, the chef had 

filled small flower pots with a sweet 

candy grass and homemade fresh fruit 

flavored marshmallow lollipops. There 

was even an Easter egg hunt. Guests 

looked high and low for plastic eggs 

filled with fruit and nut clusters dipped 

in chocolate and marshmallows shaped 

like butterflies and flowers. 

The Kellys’ efforts to create a one-ofa-kind 

restaurant has been recognized 

twice recently by the Southern 

California Restaurant Writers 

Association. In 2008, James was named 

chef of the year, and Denise received the 

top maitre’d award this year. 

Owen’s is only open for dinner 

Wednesday through Saturday — mostly 

because chef Kelly also teaches at The 

Art Institutes’ International Culinary 

School. Sometimes, a couple of his 

students can be found helping in the 

kitchen. It’s good experience — just like 

it was for him when he worked in his 

grandparents’ kitchen. 

Owen’s Bistro 

5210 D St., Chino 

909-628-0452, www.owensbistro.com, 

e-mail owensbistro@yahoo.com 

Dinner 5 p.m. to close Wednesday 

through Saturday

From the kitchen of chef James Kelly 

Spring Break Chicken 

(serves 4) 

Ingredients 

2 whole chickens (small) farm-raised 

if available. Remove breasts 

leaving the first joint of wing 

attached. 

Chicken consume or broth — 

homemade using left over 

chicken parts or store bought 

olive oil 

Assorted vegetables; carrots, onions, 

snap peas, (or your choice), 

sauteed or steamed 

Rice paper 

Mashed potatoes 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions 

Pre heat oven to 500 degrees. 

Season chicken on all sides with salt 

and pepper. Heat a large saute pan 

and coat with olive oil, add chicken 

breasts to sear. Place pan with 

chicken breasts in oven for about 14 

minutes or until fully cooked. 

Remove from oven and let rest 

about 5 minutes, then slice on the 

bias in 2 or 3 pieces. To finish, fan 

chicken over a scoop of the sauteed 

or steamed veggies, slightly off 

center in a shallow soup bowl. 

Place a small scoop of mashed 

potatoes next to chicken. Next to the 

potatoes, prop an 8-inch length of 

curved clear plastic tubing, 1 inch 

diameter. Fill tube with hot 

consomme or broth using a small 

funnel. Break rice paper disk in half 

and prop askew over chicken breast 

with bottom corner of rice paper 

secured in mashed potatoes. Invite 

guests to pour consume from hose 

over the rice paper, which will 

soften and appear translucent 

(much like a wet T-shirt contest). 

Tangerine Panna Cotta 

Ingredients 

2 tangerines (zested) 

1 quart heavy cream 

1 tablespoon powdered gelatin 

3 tablespoons cold water 

¼ cup sugar 

1 tablespoon vanilla 

Directions 

Add gelatin slowly to cold water 

and stir to combine. Let sit three 

minutes to bloom. Add sugar, 

vanilla and tangerine zest to cream. 

Bring cream to scalding and add 

bloomed gelatin mixture, stir. Strain 

cream through a fine mesh strainer 

and pour mixture into eight 

ramekins or heat-proof glasses. 

Cool in refrigerator uncovered until 

just set (about 30 minutes). Then 

cover with plastic wrap and chill 

thoroughly. Squeeze the juice from 

the zested tangerines and pour over 

each panna cotta. Finish with 

whipped cream and a fresh mint 

leaf for garnish. 

Spring Salad 

This recipe is fully adjustable to 

your own liking — as most recipes 

should be. 

Go to a local farm stand or 

farmers market and pick up spring 

greens, new potatoes, haricot verts 

(petite green beans), onions, carrots, 

broccoli, cauliflower or whatever 

you like. 

Cut the veggies into bite-sized 

pieces. Boil them in heavily 

seasoned water for a couple of 

minutes separately, then immerse 

them in ice water. This will set the 

vibrant, beautiful color of your 

veggies and take away their 

rawness while leaving a nice snap. 

Lay veggies out on a cookie sheet 

and season to taste with salt and 

pepper. 

For dressing, pick a flavor that 

you like and that will go with the 

other flavors in the salad. 

Put the flesh in the blender with 

about ¼ cup vinegar. Add a pinch 

of fresh garlic, some salt and 

pepper, a squeeze of honey and a 

teaspoon of dijon mustard, then 

blend on low for a minute. 

Open the top of the blender and 

drizzle in about twice as much olive 

oil as there is vinegar. Then check it 

— if it’s too thick add a couple drops 

of water and blend, if it’s too thin, 

add more oil. It should coat the back 

of a spoon and hold a line when a 

spoon is drawn through it. If the 

taste is too spicy or acidic add a 

little more honey, too sweet add 

vinegar. To finish: toss your greens 

in just enough dressing to coat. Lay 

greens on plate and dot with 

veggies, or toss everything together 

and mound high in a shallow bowl 

but make sure to place some of the 

colorful veggies on top for eye 

appeal. If you like nuts, now would 

be a good time. A nice salty cheese 

would finish this off beautifully. 


etter living | wine 


The Inland region has a long wine-making tradition. 

By GINO L. FILIPPI 

While California is the 

acknowledged Wineland 

of America, it may come 

as a surprise that the historic 

Cucamonga-Guasti area is still home to 

some of the state’s oldest vines and no 

fewer than five producing wineries that 

offer tastings and tours. 

here’s the real juice on vintners 

offering expanded and distinctive 

selections, where novice and expert 

enthusiasts alike are sure to discover 

favorites. But first, some background: 

Cucamonga-Guasti viticulture history 

is as complex as the old head-trained 

Mission, Grenache, Mourvèdre and 

Zinfandel grapevines that dominated the 

landscape for more than 150 years. 

Much of the area’s vintage prosperity 

is owed to Secondo Guasti (1859-1927), 

who founded the italian Vineyard Co. 

in 1883 and built it into a gigantic wine 

enterprise. By 1917, Guasti was 

advertising iVC’s holdings — 5,000 

contiguous “vine to vine” acres — as the 

“largest in the world.” 

PhoTos courTesy cITy of rancho cucamonga 

steeped in 

history 

Ontario wine 

historian Reno J. 

Morra recalls when 

the scenery in the 

valley was nothing 

short of majestic 

— reminiscent of 

italy’s Piedmont 

region that his 

parents and other countrymen left 

behind. They immigrated to towns 

named Cucamonga, etiwanda, Fontana, 

Guasti, Ontario and Mira loma, filled 

with hope and desire for a better life in a 

new wine country, and a desire for their 

children to become Americans. 

in 1919, Cucamonga-Guasti vines 

spanned more than 20,000 acres, 

more than in Sonoma and twice as 

many as Napa County when Prohibition 

was enacted. 

Morra recalls a summertime flight in 

the 1940s over the vast vineyards in an 

Air Force training plane. 

“As we flew above, thousands of acres 

of lush green vines filled the valley 

floor,” he says. “it was the most beautiful 

sight my eyes had ever seen. ...

Grape vines 

stretched for more 

than 20,000 acres in 

the Cucamonga- 

Guasti area in 1919. 

“We followed the foothills from east to 

west and circled around south of the 

airport. My only wish was for others to 

have seen the view. If only I had a camera.” 

Cucamonga Valley was officially 

approved as an American Viticulture Area 

in 1995 by the U.S. Department of 

Treasury as a result of a petition written 

and filed by myself on behalf of area 

growers and vintners. This law enables 

producers to use the words “Cucamonga 

Valley” on the labels of bottles containing 

not less than 75 percent of the volume of 

wine derived from locally grown grapes. 

Over the past 15 years, longtime 

vintners have made significant investments 

in cellar and vineyard revitalization — 

namely Biane-Tibbetts/Rancho de Philo 

Winery, J. Filippi Winery and Galleano 

Winery. Newcomers include the Brandt 

Family Winery and The Wine Tailor, 

plus a cluster of home winemakers. 

Today, local vintners are growing and 

producing award-winning vintages. 

“The advent of technology and sciencebacked 

winemaking practices eroded away 

the old-school approaches that were so 

prevalent from the ’40s to the ’60s,” says 

Jon McPherson, winemaster at South Coast 

Winery in Temecula Valley. 

Thomas Pinney, professor emeritus 

of English at Pomona College, who wrote 

“A History of Wine in America: From the 

Beginnings to Prohibition” (1989) and 

“From Prohibition to the Present” 

(2005), references “Cucamonga” and its 

important role. 

“Curiously enough, Cucamonga old 

vines Zinfandel now enjoys a prestige value 

such as it never had before; but one 

wonders how secure a tenure on life those 

old vines can have,” Pinney wrote in 2005. 

“The belated discovery of the outstanding 

quality of Cucamonga Zinfandel, just as it 

hovered on the verge of extinction, is one 

of those bitter ironies of which all history 

is full.” 

Gino L. Filippi is a fourth-generation vintner 

and wine writer. Contact him at 

ginoffvine@aol.com. 

Inland vintners 

Brandt Family Winery Tasting Room 

and Pacific Wine Merchants 

Wine store, daily tasting, lounge 

and cigar patio. 

210 E. A St., Upland; 800-871-6077 or 

909-946-6782; www.pacific-wine.com 

and www.brandtwine.com 

Galleano Winery & Tasting Room 

Daily tasting, tours and gift shop. 

Site is on the National Register of 

Historic Places and California Register 

of Historic Places. 

4231 Wineville Road, Mira Loma; 

951-685-5376, www.galleanowinery.com 

J. Filippi Winery & Tasting Room 

A local historic landmark, with daily 

tasting, tours and gift shop. 

12467 Base Line Road, Rancho 

Cucamonga; 909-899-5755, 

www.josephfilippiwinery.com 

San Antonio Winery Tasting Room 

Daily tasting and gift shop. 

2802 S. Milliken Ave., Ontario; 

909-947-3995, 

www.sanantoniowinery.com 

The Wine Tailor 

Daily tasting, tours and gift shop. 

8916 Foothill Blvd., Rancho 

Cucamonga; 909-481-5050, 

www.thewinetailor.com 


etter living | self defense 

Be strong, Be 


By SUZANNE SPROUL 

NO MORE VICTIMS. 

Instead, Lori Hartman 

Gervasi wants women 

to be prepared both 

mentally and physically to keep 

the “bad guys” away. 

The Rancho Cucamonga mother 

of two knows what she’s talking about. 

Her father was in law enforcement, 

and she has a black belt in karate. 

The former ABC News and KCAL/ 

Channel 9 journalist is the author 

of “Fight Like a Girl ... And Win” 

(St. Martin’s Press), which outlines 

what wives, mothers, daughters and 

even grandmothers can do to protect 

themselves. It can be scary stuff, 

Gervasi admits, but not talking about 

it is scarier. 

“Self-defense was something I was 

always interested in,” she says. “My 

dad earned his black belt in judo 

in Japan, and I was always trying to 

get him to teach me. He told my sister 

and I that we could and should be able 

to defend ourselves.” 

Gervasi grew up wanting to be 

a spy, until at age 12 she realized she 

wanted to write. She studied 

journalism at UCLA and later enjoyed 

a successful television career until she 

decided to become a stay-at-home 

mom for her two sons. 

“I found being a mom very fulfilling, 

but I still wanted to do something for 

myself,” she says. “I was instantly 

hooked on karate classes and had an 

immediate sense of empowerment. 

It also helped me get back in shape.”

text here | text 

prepared 

‘When women are 

making choices and 

plans for their personal 

security in a mental 

and physical way, they 

are embracing their 

own worth and value 

in this world.’ 

Gervasi’s love of fiction writing took 

a back seat when she decided to combine 

what she had learned through karate with 

writing a non-fiction book. She also started 

doing small self-defense presentations. Her 

first was for a Los Angeles travel agency 

visited by tragedy. The daughter of one 

of the employees had been kidnapped, 

robbed and murdered. 

“The mother and all of the women in the 

agency were traumatized,” Gervasi says. 

“I told them about being prepared and how 

they must take control of their personal 

security. There were decisions they 

should make before the bad guys come. 

They had options. And then the light 

went on. I could share what I’ve learned 

by writing about it.” 

In “Fight Like a Girl,” Gervasi writes 

about the options — she calls them 

“defense decisions” — that can help protect 

women like body armor. The idea isn’t to 

think that women are invincible, but once 

seriously threatened, they need to know 

it’s time to fight and win. 

“If women don’t think about what 

could happen ahead of time, and if, 

unfortunately, something does happen, 

it could all be a jumble,” Gervasi says. 

“I want women to be active, not reactive. 

Live in the here and now because you 

might be in for the fight of your life.” 

In the book, Gervasi discusses the four 

“force levels” of attack — verbal arguments, 

controlling moves where someone puts his 

hands on you, a real fight, and a rape, 

abduction or fatal attack. 

Part of the personal protection plan 

involves creating imaginary boundaries 

others aren’t allowed to cross. Be aware of 

the surroundings. Know who you are with. 

Gervasi also believes women can arm 

themselves with simple items that could 

make a big difference in a fight — hair 

spray, a sharp nail file, a rat-tail comb, 

a sharp pen or anything else that could 

help in a struggle. 

Many women feel that having a cell 

phone provides protection. Sure, it can be 

used to call for help, but Gervasi says a cell 

phone makes a practical weapon. If held 

properly, it can be used to crack someone 

in the temple, if need be. 

“It might sound like a lot of work — 

this idea of continual preparedness. But the 

benefits of ‘defense decisions’ are 

tremendous,” she says. “The choices put 

women in control of their own lives 

because decisions are empowering. 

“When women are making choices and 

plans for their personal security in a 

mental and physical way, they are 

embracing their own worth and value in 

this world. They are becoming informed, 

enlightened and strong. This attitude is 

then projected to everyone they encounter. 

It sends a mighty message to others — the 

bad and the good people, our children, the 

men in our lives, and to other women — 

and that message is that we are made of 

some very powerful stuff.” 

Live strong 

Lori Hartman Gervasi’s tips for 

self-defense empowerment. 

• It’s OK to use self-defense on any 

attacker, whether it happens to be a 

friend, relative or co-worker. 

• Study the enemy. Knowledge 

is power. Be powerful. Learn 

about today’s assault criminals — 

who they are, how and where they 

strike, and what they are willing to 

do to their victims. 

• Realize that you are your own 

bodyguard. Rely on yourself first 

because your husband, boyfriend or 

local police may not be there to help. 

• Watch and recognize the three 

ways men attack women. They 

sneak-up, cozy-up, or ambush 

their victims. 

• Trust and act upon intuition and 

instincts. Listen to your gut and be 

prepared to follow through. Become 

physically active and respond when 

that “little voice” raises the alarm for 

potential jeopardy. 

• React and move out of harm’s way. 

When danger strikes, don’t freeze. 

Put the fear away and run, as fast 

and as far away as possible. 

• Empower yourself. Strengthen 

safety measures by making all 

personal security choices now, 

before the bad guy shows up. 

Photo by Priscilla iezzi / che studios 


etter living | family 

Great getaways 

For kids, summer camps beckon 

By JESSICA KEATING 

Summer is just around the corner. 

And while youngsters may be dreaming of long hours in front of the television, video 

games and days at the local mall, the season also is a great time for children to advance 

their skills or discover a new passion. 

A number of local day and resident camps offer programs tailored to children with an interest 

in the arts, science, sports and more. Looking for something different? Here are a few ideas: 

Astrocamp 

Astronomy, physical science and space 

exploration get the hands-on treatment at this 

resident camp in Idyllwild. Camps are suited to 

children aged 8 to 16 who want to take their love 

of science beyond the classroom setting. 

909-625-6194; www.astrocamp.org 

Big Bear Sports Ranch 

Former and current high school and college 

coaches instruct youth ages 8 to 16 in tennis, 

soccer, hockey and basketball in Big Bear City. 

909-585-3133; www.bigbearsportsranch.com 


Horse Camp 

The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center at 

Cal Poly Pomona is the setting for basic equestrian 

training, horsemanship and arts and crafts 

tailored for children ages 10-17. 

909-869-4988; www.csupomona.edu 

Idyllwild Arts Academy 

Workshops in creative writing, dance, music, 

theater and visual art are available in resident 

and day camps throughout the summer. Campers 

can join weeklong festivals and special programs, 

including the Native American Arts program.

The Idyllwild Arts Family Camp, designed for 

the entire family, is scheduled July 4-10. 

951-659-2171; www.idyllwildarts.org 

Nike Golf Camp 

Claremont McKenna College offers weeklong 

day camps at Empire Lakes Golf Club; resident 

camps also are available. A three-day 

tournament training camp is designed for high 

school and tournament-level junior golfers. The 

college also offers Nike sports camps in tennis, 

volleyball, softball and soccer. 

800-645-3226; www.ussportscamps.com/golf 

Pali Overnight Adventures 

Campers can choose from 19 specialty 

adventures in Running Springs. During the 

one- and two-week resident camps, youngsters 

can discover life as a secret agent, rock star, 

fashion designer, executive chef, professional 

dancer, Hollywood stuntman and more. 

909-867-5743; paliadventures.com 

Science Adventures 

Children can build a robot, craft a periscope, 

explore the earth’s most powerful forces and 

test the law of physics at day camps throughout 

the Inland Empire. 

888-458-1812; www.discoverchampions.com 

Proud Participants 

More ideas 

Check out these links to find camps operated 

by the YMCA, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, 

Camp Fire USA, as well as resources to help 

select the best day or resident camp for your 

child. 

www.ymca.net 

www.scouting.org 

www.girlscouts.org 

www.camfireusa.org 

www.kidscamps.com 

www.mysummercamps.com 

www.summercamps.com 

www.camppage.com 

www.summercamp.org 

www.gocamps.com 

www.allensguide.com 

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better living | fitness 

By AMY BENTLEY 

I 

HAVE TO ADMIT, a few years ago 

when I first heard a friend say she 

was taking a “spinning” class, I had 

no clue what she was talking about. 

I envisioned her spinning around 

a room in some sort of new 

whirlwind aerobic 

dance routine using 

a bunch of props. 

Spinning isn’t 

that at all. It’s a 

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form of 

exercise that 

entails riding 

a specially 

designed stationary 

bike, usually indoors 

at a health club, gym or 

spinning studio. Anyone can ride a 

bicycle outdoors, but spinning fans say 

riding at an indoor studio is a lot more 

enjoyable and motivating with an 

exercise buddy on the next bike, the 

music blaring, and an instructor to 

make sure the correct form is used 

and to answer any questions. 

Spinning is a high-intensity, 

low-impact cardio workout designed 

to improve overall health and fitness. 

It’s easy on the joints, and everyone 

works at their own pace so there’s no 

competition — unlike an aerobics class 

where newcomers feel intimidated by 

the veterans with sculpted muscles. 

Spinning offers another alternative 

for working out indoors, regardless of 

the extreme heat that Inland Empire 

summers generally bring. With

spinning, there are no moves to memorize 

or skills to master. You simply hop on and 

ride, adjusting the bike’s resistance level 

to meet your needs and abilities. “Climbs” 

on the bike simulate the experience of 

riding up a hill and help build strength 

for sexier legs. 

And here’s another bonus: goofy-looking 

helmets aren’t necessary. 

Spinning is suitable for beginners and 

is enjoyed by anyone who is at least 4 feet, 

10 inches tall. 

“Riders should put on their gym clothes, 

and be prepared to sweat and have fun,” 

says Michelle Bell, co-owner of Pedal Spin 

Studio at Victoria Gardens in Rancho 

Cucamonga. It opened in November. 

Bell’s sister-in-law, Cindy Bell, owns the 

companion Pedal Spin Studio in Montrose. 

Both studios are open seven days a week 

and offer classes from 5:30 a.m. until 

8 p.m. Pedal Spin Studio also has a 

combination spin-yoga class featuring 

30 minutes of spinning and another 

30 minutes of athletic yoga. 

At Pedal Spin, newcomers can talk to a 

certified instructor who will set up and 

Pedal Spin Studio instructor 

Cheryl Gordon, left, leads 

participants through their 

workout. 

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adjust each bike, offer motivation and 

measure heart rates. Bell encourages 

new riders to arrive at class early to get 

used to the bike and to have time to 

meet the instructor. 

“It takes out the intimidation factor,” 

she says. Beginners will find spinning 

a challenge, but they get used to the 

movements and quickly find themselves 

addicted to the workout. Spinners 

burn 600 to 1,000 calories during 

a 15-minute class. 

“You don’t realize you’re working that 

hard,” says Bell, who teaches eight to 

10 classes a week. “It’s a party because 

you’re having fun.” 

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P l a n w e l l, 

then enjoy 

By CHRISTINA M. GAUDY 

On a day that’s so important and 

so full of details, every bride needs 

help — and lots of it. The entire 

day’s schedule should be planned well in 

advance to make sure everyone is on the 

same page. 

One way to be sure that everything goes 

smoothly is to hire a professional wedding 

coordinator. 

“Every part of the day — including prep 

time, ceremony and reception — must be 

completely coordinated, so that no detail is 

overlooked,” says Susan Higgins-d’amico 

of Starstruck Events in Upland. 

“you can hire an event planner to help with parts of the wedding 

preparation and ceremony at an hourly rate, or retain them to handle 

the whole affair for a percentage of your entire budget,” she adds. “Most 

coordinators have flexible price structures, so it is an option every bride 

should at least consider. Hiring a professional is by far the easiest way 

to ensure a successful event.” 

Experienced coordinators can refer clients to the most reputable 

wedding vendors, arrange special pricing with companies they regularly 

use, and may even give the couple an advantage when it comes to 

securing the most popular venues. But if a coordinator is simply not in 

the budget, not to worry. 

“a bride can still have an amazing wedding without the help of 

a wedding coordinator — especially if she has a supportive team along 

with her,” says Cherish Wicker of Cherished Events of Rancho 

Cucamonga. “While a bride may find it difficult to delegate tasks 

to others, she really should do this. Being overly stressed is not a good 

recipe for a happy bride.” 

Getting the “support team” in place is key and should be done right 

away. Rely on those who are willing to help and be sure to utilize their 

talents with the jobs you give them, Wicker says. 

“Besides bridal party members, the bride should be sure to enlist the 

help of non-bridal party members as well to handle some of the 

wedding day details,” Higgins-d’amico adds. “That way, those involved 

in the ceremony can really enjoy the day.” 

Some good starting points: 

• Give everyone a printed schedule for the day, so that everyone can 

keep track of each other. Excitement will build as each item is checked

off the to-do list. The things that need to be 

scheduled include hair, makeup, the arrival of 

children (if any) and the “photo-ready” time. 

Find out what time wedding vendors will 

be delivering flowers, favors and the cake, for 

example, and have someone assigned to 

confirm each delivery. 

Be sure that any small children in the 

ceremony have a place to be and that they are 

supervised prior, during and after the 

ceremony. 

Above all, remember this is an event of 

magnificent proportions, no matter what the 

budget. So, make a list, check it twice, delegate, 

delegate, delegate and enjoy! 

Christina M. Gaudy of CMG Cosmetics is a 

professional makeup artist for film, TV, fashion 

and print. She also teaches beauty seminars at 

Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga and 

Saddleback College in Irvine. Her Web site is 

www.cmgcosmetics.com. E-mail questions to 

info@cmgcosmetics.com. 

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By LUANNE J. HUNT 

Traffic jams, deadlines and all of life’s 

other stresses make tranquil moments 

a rare commodity these days. But peace 

and relaxation can be found at any one 

of the inland Empire’s many day spas. 

from therapeutic massages to facials to reflexology, 

these local retreats offer treatments to stimulate the 

senses, rejuvenate the body and restore physical, 

mental and spiritual balance. 

We checked out some of the most popular day spas 

in the area, and even one we thought was worth 

driving to in Pasadena. While some services may 

seem pricey, several spas offer more affordable 

treatments in deluxe surroundings. 

so go ahead, get off that treadmill and spoil 

yourself for a change. Everyone deserves a break — 

including you! 

The Body Centre Day Spa 

975 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland 

909-920-5588, www.thebodycentreupland.com 

Leave the 

world behind 

and enjoy a 

spa treatment 

Even those on a tight budget can afford to be 

pampered at this quality establishment that features 

professional services at reasonable prices. The Body 

centre offers a variety of treatments, including 

swedish massage, deep pressure massage, pregnancy 

massage, reflexology, facials, body sugaring and 

warm seaweed wraps. 

The spa also offers several all-inclusive packages.

For instance, the spa sampler includes a 30-minute 

massage, mini facial, body scrub and peppermint 

foot scrub with foot massage for $140. 

According to The Body Centre owner Daisy 

Vargas, her day spa prides itself on customer 

service and its friendly, supportive and well-trained 

staff. The aim is to help clients look and feel their 

best, both inside and out. 

Wild Earth Spa 

2336 D St., La Verne 

909-392-5801, www.wildearthspa.com 

Born out of a passion for natural health and 

healing, Wild Earth Spa is committed to offering 

treatments and products that are 100 percent safe for 

the body and environment. Along those lines, it does 

not offer services such as microdermabrasion or 

waxing, which the spa claims is harmful to the skin. 

All of the products used at Wild Earth are organic. 

Its services include facials, therapeutic massage, 

couples massage, full body exfoliating wraps and 

cellulite wraps. 

Wild Earth Spa also offers packages that include 

several services in one session. 

One of its most popular is Blissful Journey, which 

begins with a 60-minute element facial and 

30-minute spa foot massage. Upon completion 

of those treatments, clients will enjoy lunch on the 

lanai, followed by a 30-minute Indonesian body 

scrub and a 60-minute retreat massage. The cost 

of this three-hour package is $235. 

Body Essentials Day Spa 

4183 Chino Hills Parkway, Unit C, Chino Hills 

909-548.7402, www.bodyessentials-dayspa.com 

Designed to provide a stress-free environment for 

its clientele, Body Essentials Day Spa is all about 

relaxation and pampering. The spa offers affordable 

treatments in luxurious, sanctuary-like surroundings. 

Enveloped in soft lighting and soothing scents, 

clients can enjoy a myriad of services, including 

massage therapy, body treatments, nourishing facials, 

microdermabrasion, permanent makeup, makeup 

application, waxing, eyelash extensions and 

hydro-colon cleansing. 

For $180, patrons can treat themselves to packages 

such as Full Indulgence, which includes a 60-minute 

massage, facial, body polish or body wrap, and a 

scalp, hand or foot massage. Other specialty 

features of the spa include hot stone massages 

and facials for men and teens. 


All services at Body Essentials are 

provided by licensed and experienced 

therapists. Its sanitizing methods meet 

or exceed industry standards, ensuring 

the utmost safety for guests. 

Spa Balinesia 

3333 Concours St., Building 6, 

Suite 6100, Ontario; 

909-945-8550, www.spabalinesia.com 

If you’re looking for a tropical getaway 

close to home, the Inland Empire’s five-star 

Spa Balinesia is the perfect way to escape 

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offers a variety of 

massages, body wraps and 

sauna treatments. Guest 

also can take advantage of 

its steam rooms, Jacuzzis 

and relaxation lounge. 

A specialty of the spa is 

its Vichy body treatments, 

which are designed to 

promote healing through the use of flowing 

water. The Balicious Body Melt commences 

with a fruit body wash, followed by 

coconut skin exfoliation. Next, a rain 

shower pours onto the body for total 

relaxation. It concludes with a Mango 

Mandarin Body Butter moisturizing 

treatment. The cost of this service is 

$110 for 50 minutes or $145 for 

80 minutes. 

Spa Balinesa also offers body 

enhancements, such as an anti-fatigue 

leg treatment and heated herbal pack 

therapies for sore and aching muscles. 

Cote d’Azur Spa 

74 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena 

626-396-3030, www.cotedazurspa.com 

Incorporating environmental elements 

from around the world, Cote d’Azur Day 

Spa offers holistic body treatments inspired 

by ancient healing secrets from around the 

world. All of its services are accompanied 

by healing sounds, aromatherapy and a 

rejuvenating citrus cucumber beverage. 

It also has a variety of packages for those 

looking for a truly royal treatment. The 

Magestic Escape includes a full-body 

restorative massage, hot stone integration, 

hot rice bag placement, silk hand hydration 

and a cold-stone acupressure massage on 

the face and neck. The price of this 

70-minute package is $190. 

Beyond spa services, Cote d’Azur 

seeks to expand community awareness 

about holistic healing by offering free 

and low-cost workshops. Topics include 

acupuncture, vibrational toning and 

music therapy. 

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101 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Suite C2-200 

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there are more than 150 species of plants in andreas canyon. 

Springs 

G e t away t o t h e C o a C h e l l a Va l l e y f o r s o m e f u n 

break 

By AMY BENTLEY 

Photo courtesy rocky toyama 

Palm SPringS is scorching hot in the 

summer, but spring is a great season for a 

day trip or long weekend in the desert oasis. 

There’s a lot to see and do in the 

Coachella Valley. Shopping, restaurant-hopping, 

hiking, swimming, horseback riding, camping, rock 

climbing, gambling, tennis, jeep and eco tours and 

more can be found in the Palm Springs area. and, of 

course, there is golf. 

if you’re looking to spend a day outdoors and get 

away from the city, visit the canyons near Palm Springs 

that once were inhabited by ancestors of the agua 

Caliente Band of Cahuilla indians. it’s a terrific place 

for a scenic hike with the family. 

Some 3,000 years ago, native americans developed 

extensive and complex communities in Palm, murray, 

andreas and Tahquitz canyons. Traces of these 

communities still exist — rock art, house pits and 

foundations, irrigation ditches, dams, reservoirs, trails 

and food processing areas. 


The admission price to the Palm Springs Art Museum on Thursday nights can’t be beat — everyone gets in for free. 

‘The canyons are wild 

and natural. They are 

the largest oasis of its 

kind for the California 

fan palms. We have a 

lot of people who come 

here to look at birds 

and the wildflowers.’ 

The canyons are open from 8 a.m. to 

5 p.m. daily. Rocky Toyama, director of 

rangers for the tribe, leads guided hikes 

for a small fee. 

“We introduce people to the culture and 

the plants and animals, and we give lectures 

too,” he said. “The canyons are wild and 

natural. They are the largest oasis of its kind 

for the California fan palms. We have a lot 

of people who come here to look at birds 

and the wildflowers.” 

Fifteen miles long, Palm Canyon offers a 

moderately graded, paved foot path that 

winds down into the canyon for picnicking 

near the stream, hiking, exploring 

or horseback riding. At the top 

of Palm Canyon is the Trading Post, where 

visitors can buy hiking maps, refreshments, 

Indian art and artifacts, books, jewelry, 

pottery and baskets. 

“Most of our hiking trails lead out of 

Palm Canyon,” Toyama said. “We have 

many trails from hard to easy, and there is 

no end to the trails.” 

One particularly beautiful trail is the 

3-mile-long Palm Canyon-Victor Trail Loop. 

“It’s very scenic and you cross the stream 

twice,” Toyama said. “You walk along the 

water and under the palm trees.” 

Tahquitz Canyon features a seasonal 

60-foot waterfall (which is expected to be 

flowing until May or June), rock art, ancient 

irrigation systems and artifacts. The 

Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center at 500 W. 

Mesquite, Palm Springs. To reserve a rangerled 

interpretive hike, call 760-416-7044. 

Andreas Canyon showcases magnificent 

natural California fan palms and more than 

There are 125 golf courses within a 40-minute drive of downtown Palm Springs. 

PAlM SPringS ChAMber of CoMMerCe 

150 species of plants within a half-mile 

radius. A scenic foot trail leads through 

the canyon, passing groves of palms, 

unusual rock formations and the Andreas 

Creek. Murray Canyon is accessible from 

Andreas Canyon and offers a hike through 

the stream. 

After a day of enjoying majestic canyons, 

head downtown to enjoy the restaurants, 

clubs and shops. North Palm Canyon Drive 

is especially happening on Thursday nights 

for Villagefest, when about 200 vendors 

offer arts and crafts, food, live entertainment 

and fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables. 

Visit www.palmspringsvillagefest.com 

for details. 

Also on Thursday evenings, admission is 

free between 4 and 8 p.m. at the Palm 

Springs Art Museum, which features 

contemporary art, glass art, modern 

architecture and design, photography and 

more. Stop by the museum’s café and enjoy 

the outdoor sculpture garden while taking 

in the art.

PALM SPrinGS CHAMber of CoMMerCe 

relaxing poolside is always a great option at a Palm Springs hotel or resort. 

Elvis Presley fans might be surprised 

to know that the music legend and his young 

bride, Priscilla, enjoyed their honeymoon 

at a home that Elvis leased in Palm Springs. 

The couple married in Las Vegas in the early 

morning hours of May 1, 1967, then flew 

to Palm Springs to honeymoon at the 

home at 1350 Ladera Circle. 

For what it’s worth, daughter Lisa Marie was 

born nine months later. 

Elvis Presley loved Palm Springs. The classic 

midcentury modern estate, now called the 

Honeymoon Hideaway, has become a favorite 

spot for Elvis and architecture fans alike. 

Guided tours are offered daily starting 

at 1 p.m. by appointment. 

The house was built in the early 1960s 

by prominent Palm Springs developer Robert 

Alexander for his wife. Designed in four 

perfect circles on three levels, this unique 

home incorporates glass and lots of 

stonework. The 5,500-square-foot home is a 

popular attraction, according to Leonard 

Lewis, who arranges the tours. 

“It’s a constant demand,” he says. 

“Architecturally, the house is a Palm Springs 

modernism icon. Robert Alexander built this 

as his own gem.” 

Tours cost $25 per person during the week 

PHoTo by WiLLiAM VASTA 

elvis Presley’s honeymoon hideaway is well 

hidden off of Palm Canyon Drive. 

and $35 on weekends and holidays. 

The house also hosts celebrations annually 

to mark the honeymoon, Elvis’ birthday, 

Valentine’s Day and other occassions. This 

year’s Honeymoon Weekend celebration is 

May 1-3, and features tours plus a poolside 

concert by Elvis tribute artists. For 

information, visit www.elvishoneymoon.com. 

Tours also are available of the place that the 

Presleys bought and lived in for a while 

beginning in 1970. Located at 845 W. Chino 

Canyon, the 5,100-square-foot home 

is now a private residence. 

“We feel it is our duty to share this property 

with all who come to visit and remember the 

spirit of Elvis,” say the owners, the Fontana 

family, on their Web site, www.pselvis.com. 

Things to do 

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: 

Visitors ride in rotating tram cars 

from the 2,643-foot Valley Station up 

to the 8,500-foot Mountain Station in 

an alpine forest. Open year-round; 

One Tramway Road, Palm Springs; 

760-325-1391; 

www.pstramway.com. 

The Living Desert Zoo and 

Gardens: A 1,200-acre wildlife and 

botanical park featuring rare and 

endangered desert animals and 

African wildlife. Open daily; 

47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert; 

760-346-5694; www.livingdesert.org. 

Palm Springs Art Museum: 

“Wayne Thiebaud: 70 Years of 

Painting” continues through May 17. 

Opening May 2 is an exhibit 

showcasing the best works from the 

museum’s permanent collection. 

Open Tuesday-Sunday; 101 

Museum Drive, Palm Springs; 

760-322-4800; www.psmuseum.org. 

Hot air balloon rides: Sunrise or 

sunset champagne adventures as 

you drift across the desert sky. 

A Dream Flight, 760-346-5330, 

www.dreamflights.com; Balloon 

Above the Desert, 760-776-5785, 

www.balloonabovethedesert.com; 

and Fantasy Balloon Flights, 

760-568-0997, 

www.fantasyballoonflights.com. 

Palm Springs Air Museum: An 

inspiring and expansive collection 

of propeller-driven World War II 

aircraft, programs and flight 

demonstrations. Open daily; 

745 N. Gene Autry Trail, 

Palm Springs; 760-778-6262; 

www.palmspringsairmuseum.org. 

Calendar 

Through May 17: “Fabulous Palm 

Springs Follies,” featuring a cast 

of 55- to 85-year-old long-legged 

lovelies, continues its 18th season. 

128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, 

Palm Springs; 760-327-0225, 

www.psfollies.com 

May 16: Saxophonist Candy Dulfer, 

Peter White and others perform 

at the 14th annual Smooth Jazz 

Festival at the O’Donnell Golf Club. 

760-323-6673, 

www.palmspringsjazz.com 

June 23-29: The Palm Springs 

International ShortFest screens 

more than 300 short films from 

40-plus countries. 760-322-2930, 

www.psfilmfest.org 


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WHERE TO EAT 

WE DON’T JUST EAT, 

we love to eat! And here 

in Southern California 

and our own “IE,” dining out is always 

an opportunity for great fun and 

new experiences. Here is an offering 

of local and regional restaurants 

selected from a rotating list in 

ongoing development. Before going, 

we suggest you confirm information, 

and we solicit your help in correcting 

errors. We invite your feedback 

on great experiences and instances 

when establishments fail to meet 

expectations. 

ABBREVIATIONS & PRICING 

RS, reservations suggested. (While some restaurants 

suggest reservations on certain nights, others request 

them only for parties of five or more.) FB, full bar. 

$ mostly under $15, $$ mostly under $20, $$$ mostly 

under $50, $$$$ above $50 

CLAREMONT 

BUA THAI CUISINE 

450 W. First St.; 909-626-6666 

Find Pad Thai noodles, sate and a variety 

of dishes along with Thai art pieces and 

semi-industrial decor in this intimate setting 

near the Packing House in Claremont Village 

West. Lunch and dinner daily. $ 

BUCA DI BEPPO 

Adjacent to the DoubleTree Inn, 505 W. Foothill 

Blvd.; 909-399-3287, www.bucadibeppo.com 

Family-style servings of pastas, stuffed shells, 

ravioli chicken cannelloni along with pizzas, 

stuffed mushrooms, fettuccine and 

parmigianas. Lunch and dinner daily. FB $$ 

The Chilean sea bass 

at Spaggi’s in Upland 

HEROES & LEGENDS 

131 Yale Ave.; 909-621-6712 

Step inside this informal dining and drinking 

spot to find colorful decor, wonderful 

sandwiches, barbecue ribs and appetizers as 

well as 46 beers on tap. Eat a few peanuts, 

toss the shells on the floor and take in the 

array of photos and memorabilia covering 

every square inch of wall space. Lunch and 

dinner daily. FB $$ 

INKA TRAILS 

1077 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-626-4426 

www.inkatrailsrestaurant.com 

Peruvian style cuisine with menu items 

including ceviche, empanadas and Aji De 

Gallina (a shredded chicken in a walnut gravy 

sauce) and Tallarin Verde Con Bistek Apando 

(a breaded top sirloin served with linguini with 

spinach basil sauce). Lunch, dinner Tu-Su. $ 

LA PICCOLETTA 

114 N. Indian Hill, #P (between First and Second 

streets); 909-624-1373, www.lapiccoletta.com 

With seating for just 36, reservations are 

strongly recommended for this boutique 

dining spot that serves a limited mix-andmatch 

menu of pasta and sauces that 

changes weekly. Dinner Tu-Sa. RS , $$-$$$ 

THE PRESS RESTAURANT 

129 Harvard Ave.; 909-625-4808 

www.thepressrestaurant.com 

A hip, eclectic place where late diners can 

frequently linger to enjoy live music later 

in the evening. Blackened salmon, Thai ginger 

chicken and delicious attention to vegetables 

and vegetarian offerings comprise menu 

of distinctive fare. Lunch and dinner Tu-Sa; 

Su dinner only; M bar and cantina menu 

only. FB $$

TUTTI MANGIA ITALIAN GRILL 

102 Harvard Ave; 

909-625-4669 

www.tuttimangia.com 

Comfortable, warm and inviting, 

this downtown Claremont 

trattoria features the cuisine 

of award-winning Chef Hugo 

Molina, which focuses on grilled 

meats, fresh seafood and 

enticing deserts. Lunch M-F, 

dinner daily. Martini and 

wine bar. $$$ 

WALTERS RESTAURANT 

310 Yale Ave.; 909-624-4914 

www.waltersrestaurant.biz 

Fusion cuisine with Afghan 

overtones mark this longtime 

Claremont favorite as a wonderful 

spot to spend an evening. Dining 

areas tumble through several 

buildings including across a patio 

and through an old home. The 

menu includes kabobs, curries, 

spicy pastas and original pizzas 

featuring lamb, feta and 

eggplant toppings. Breakfast, 

lunch and dinner daily. $$ 

ONTARIO 

BENIHANA 

3760 E. Inland Empire Blvd.; 

909-483-0937 

www.benihana.com 

Dinner and a show, with chefs 

grilling chicken, seafood, steak 

and vegetables in front of 

your table. Sushi bar, plus more 

than a dozen specialty drinks 

including several alcohol-free 

selections are available. Lunch 

and dinner daily. RS, FB, $$$ 

DAVE & BUSTER’S 

4821 Mills Circle; 909-987-1557 

www.daveandbusters.com 

Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, 

pasta, seafood and steaks, plus 

interactive electronic games, 

billiards. Eat & Play combo 

includes entree and $10 

gamecard for $15.99. Lunch 

and dinner daily. FB, $ 

MARKET BROILER 

4333 E. Mills Circle; 

909-581-0866 

www.marketbroiler.com 

More than a dozen varieties 

of fresh fish, chicken, steak, 

pasta, wood-fired oven pizza 

a n d m o r e . L u n c h a n d d i n n e r d a i l y. 

FB, $ 

NEW YORK GRILL 

950 Ontario Mills Drive; 

909-987-1928 

http://newyorkgrill.com 

Chicken, duck, salmon, Australian 

lobster tail, rack of lamb, ribs 

and, of course, a variety of 

quality steaks. Lunch M-F, 

dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$ 

PANDA INN 

3223 Centre Lake Drive 

909-390-2888 

www.pandainn.com 

Mandarin- and Szechwan-inspired 

entrees, plus soups, salads, and 

seven varieties of noodles and 

rice. Lunch and dinner daily, 

Sunday brunch buffet. FB, $ 

ROSA’S 

425 N. Vineyard Ave., 

909-937-1220 www.rosasitalian.com 

Fine Italian cuisine served in 

elegant, intimate surroundings. 

Menu includes several pasta 

dishes, seafood and steaks. Piano 

player Thursday through Saturday. 

Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. 

RS, FB, $$$ 

TOKYO TOKYO 

990 Ontario Mills Drive, Suite H 

909-987-7999 

www.tokyotokyosushi.com 

Japanese cuisine, seafood and 

a full-service sushi bar. Dining 

areas include traditional Tatami 

rooms and a tropical garden 

setting. There’s a 4,000-gallon 

underground koi pond visible 

through a glass floor. Beer, wine 

and sake are served. Lunch Tu-F, 

dinner Tu-Su. RS, $$ 

POMONA 

LOCUST LOUNGE RESTAURANT 

205 E. Second St.; 909-629-7777 

www.locustlounge.net 

Chicken, steak and three fish 

selections: ahi tuna, halibut, 

salmon. Nightclub features a 

dance floor, two patios and a 

mezzanine lounge. Dinner Tu-Sa. 

FB, $ 

McKINLEY’S GRILLE 

At the Sheraton Suites Fairplex 

601 W. McKinley Ave. 

909-868-5915 

www.starwoodhotels.com 

Traditional breakfast fare, plus 

p a s t a , s t e a k , s e afo o d a n d m o r e 

for lunch and dinner. Land and sea 


GRILLHOUSE & BREWERY 

INLAND EMPIRE’S 

BEST HAPPY HOUR 

Monday-Friday 3-8 

11837 Foothill Boulevard 

Rancho Cucamonga 

909.477.4377 

www.omahajacks.com 

$5.99 

Lunch Specials 

with purchase of 1 drink per special 

choose from our daily lunch specials 

11:00 am-3:30 pm 

Free Dinner 

buy 1 dinner entree at regular price 

and 2 drinks, get a 2nd dinner of 

equal or lesser price free 

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Winning 

Microbrews 

Family BBQ 

$34.44 

1/2 lb. sliced tri-tip, eight pork ribs 

or 4 beef ribs, 1/2 BBQ chicken 

includes salad, coleslaw and fries 

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WHERE TO EAT 

dinner specials available nightly. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 

FB, $$$ 

SAKURA ICHI 

101 W. Mission Blvd.; 

909-865-2059 

http://sakuraichi.com 

Medium-sized restaurant in the 

City Hall redevelopment area. 

Dinner combos come with 

salad, miso soup, steamed 

rice and dessert. Domestic 

and Japanese beers, wine 

and cocktails are served. 

Lunch Tu-F, dinner T-Su. 

FB, $$$ 

RANCHO 

CUCAMONGA 

AFGHAN PALACE 

8685 Baseline Road; 

909-466-3723 

www.afghanpalacecuisine.com 

Traditional Afghan cuisine, 

including seven kabob varieties 

and pita bread sandwiches. 

Kabob dinners include 

Basmati rice, hummus, 

pita bread, grilled vegetables 

and a choice of homemade 

gravy. Belly dancing 7 p.m. 

Thursdays. Lunch and dinner 

daily. $ 

ANTONINO’S 

8045 Vineyard Ave.; 

909-941-0047 

www.antoninosrestaurant.net 

Northern and Southern Italian 

cuisine served in a dining room 

with large Romanesque classic 

paintings, etched glass and comfy 

seating. Chicken, filet mignon, 

lamb, veal and pasta dishes are 

among the entrees. Lunch and 

dinner daily. RS, FB, $ 

BJ’S RESTAURANT 

& BREWHOUSE 

11520 Fourth St.; 

909-581-6750 

www.bjsrestaurants.com 

Deep-dish pizzas, salads, 

sandwiches, pastas, steaks, baby 

back ribs and more. Lunch and 

dinner daily. RS, FB, $ 

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY 

Victoria Gardens, 12379 N. 

Mainstreet; 909-463-3011 

www.thecheesecakefactory.com 

Steaks, chops, seafood, pizza, 

sandwiches and, of course, more 

than 30 varieties of cheesecake. 

Lunch and dinner daily, brunch 

Sunday. FB, $$ 

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 

& WINE BAR 

Victoria Gardens, 

7905 Monet Ave. 

909-463-0416 

www.flemingssteakhouse.com 

Upscale steakhouse serving prime 

beef cuts including filet mignon, 

New York strip and prime rib. 

Salmon, scallops, crab legs and 

lobster also featured. Dinner 

nightly. RS, FB, $$$$ 

GALLI’S RESTAURANT 

& PIANO BAR 

6620 Carnelian St.; 

909-941-1100 

www.gallis.net 

Casual dining with pasta, 

sandwiches and specialty pizzas 

for two among the most popular 

selections. Live entertainment 

nightly. Lunch and dinner daily. 

RS, FB, $ 

GREEN MANGO THAI BISTRO 

11226 Fourth St.; 

909-987-8885 

www.greenmangothaibistro.com 

Authentic Thai selections without 

the Chinese influences found at 

many other Thai restaurants. 

Beer and wine are served. 

Lunch and dinner daily. $ 

HAANDI INDIAN CUISINE 

7890 Haven Ave.; 

909-581-1951 

www.haandiindiancuisine.com 

Selections from Northern India, 

with some adjustments made 

for American taste buds, 

cooked in a tandoor clay oven. 

Lunch and dinner daily. 

FB, $$ 

ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY 

B as s Pr o S ho p a t V ic t or ia G a r d ens , 

7777 Victoria Gardens Lane, 

909-922-5400 

www.fishcompany.com 

Blackened tilapia topped with 

grilled shrimp, flame-broiled 

catfish, mahi mahi and yellowfin 

tuna are a taste of what’s 

served at this Bass Pro Shop 

signature restaurant. 

FB, $$ 

JOE’S CRAB SHACK 

12327 Foothill Blvd.; 

909-463-6599 

www.joescrabshack.com 

Shrimp – popcorn, crispy, 

jalapeno, platters and pasta – 

along with a hearty assortment 

of seafood, steaks and sandwiches 

star at this beach-oriented spot. 

FB, $$

KABUKI 

Victoria Gardens, 

12595 N. Mainstreet; 

909-646-8555 

www.kabukirestaurants.com 

Curry shrimp; seared tuna tataki; 

miso-marinated black cod; sushi; 

chicken, beef and salmon teriyaki 

and other Japanese selections. 

Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $ 

MAGIC LAMP INN 

8189 Foothill Blvd.; 

909-981-8659 

www.themagiclampinn.com 

This is a Route 66 landmark since 

the mid-1950s, when it was 

known as Lucy and John’s Cafe. 

Today, Magic Lamp specialties 

include prime rib, rack of lamb, 

salmon fillet and a chateaubriand 

dinner for two. Lunch Tu-F, dinner 

Tu-Su. FB, $$$ 

THE MELTING POT 

12469 Foothill Blvd.; 909-899-1922 

www.meltingpot.com 

Signature four-course fondue 

dinners mean a unique dining 

experience. Dinner nightly. $$ 

OMAHA JACK’S GRILLHOUSE 

& BREWERY 

11837 Foothill Blvd.; 909-477-4377 

www.omahajacks.com 

Pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, 

barbecue and other American fare 

that pairs nicely with awardwinning 

microbrews. RS, FB, $$ 

RICHIE’S REAL AMERICAN DINER 

V i c t o r ia G a r d e n s , 8 039 M o n et Av e . 

909-899-8101, 

www.richiesdiner.com 

Homestyle cooking with egg 

dishes, pancakes and more to 

start the day, plus burgers, 

chicken, steaks and desserts. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner 

daily. $ 

Serving the best in Coffee, Smoothies & Gelato 

BAND NIGHT 

EVERY OTHER FRIDAY 

CALL IF YOU WOULD 

LIKE TO PLAY 

909.356.1643 

7426 Cherry Avenue, Suite 170 

Fontana, CA 92336 

FREE WI-FI 

SYCAMORE INN 

8318 Foothill Blvd.; 909-982-1104 

www.thesycamoreinn.com 

Hospitality has long been the 

hallmark of the Sycamore Inn, 

which dates to the mid-1800s 

when William Rubottom opened 

an inn and tavern. Dinner nightly. 

RS, FB, $$$$ 

UPLAND 

BISTRO ROTI RESTAURANT 

& BAR 

1041-F E. 16th St.; 909-946-0927 

www.bistroroti.com 

A wood-burning rotisserie takes 

center stage in the dining room at 

Bistro Roti, where menu offerings 

range from casual to high-end 

French fare. Filet de pork, roasted 

pork with an apple-onion 

compote, is a menu standout. 

Wine and beer bar; M-Sa, 

8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. $$-$$$ 

CAFE ALLEGRO 

186 N. Second Ave.; 909-949-0805 

Rustic Italian dining in downtown 

Upland, with wonderful breads 

and a full range of classic dishes 

and a chicken marsala that tops 

the popularity list. Wine and beer 

bar. Lunch and dinner M-Sa; 

Su 4-9 p.m. $$ 

KISHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 

& SUSHI BAR 

320 W. Foothill Blvd. 

909-981-1770, kishirestaurant.com 

Sushi bar, teppan grill and dining 

room. Diners will find ahi steak, 

ginger pork and Sukiyaki beef on 

the teppan menu. Also tempura, 

specialty rolls, sashimi 

combinations and a wide range 

of sushi including sweet shrimp, 

sea eel, yellowtail and flounder. 

Lunch and dinner M-F, Sa-Su 

dinner. RR, $$ 

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MEXICAN FOOD AND CANTINA 

RANCHO CUCAMONGA 

9950 Foothill Boulevard, Suite R 

(Located at the northeast corner 

of Foothill and Ramona) 

909.945.5176 

$ 5 OFF 

Minimum $25 Food Purchase 

Not valid with any other offer. 

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Inka Trails serves culinary Peruvian cuisine; which is famous 

around the world for it’s bounty of Pacific seafood. The 

confluence of native Inkan, Japanese and even Chinese 

influence makes for a remarkable and delicious unity. 

1077 W. Foothill Boulevard 

Claremont, CA 91711 

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Seen • Upland 

Before there were housing tracts and even citrus groves, there was 

row after row of grapevines in the Inland Valley. The area was home 

to 60 wineries and long-standing family traditions. In fact, those 

“days of the vine’’ were celebrated at a recent reception before a 

Cooper Regional History Museum exhibit by the same name in 

downtown Upland. Many of the founding winery families still live 

locally and some continue their heritage and businesses. They 

stopped by to remember the past and share old stories. Exhibit 

sponsors include the Biane family, Brian and Camille Brandt, Chuck 

and Linda Keagle, the cities of Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and 

Gino L. Filippi, left, is a member of the local 

Filippi family of winemakers. Filippi joins 

noted sculptor John svenson and christine 

canepa at the reception. 

Dave stewart, left, president of the cooper regional history museum 

board of directors, museum curator marilyn Anderson and longtime 

volunteer Jack stewart 


Days of the Vine 

Upland, Cucamonga Valley Viticultural Conservancy, Don Galleano, 

Gino L. Filippi, Museum of History and Art, Ontario, Paul Hofer III, 

Inland Living Magazine, Pacific Wine Merchants, Pitassi Architects 

and Janine and Alan Tibbetts. The Cooper Regional History Museum 

was established in 1965 as the Chaffey Communities Cultural 

Center. Its mission is to preserve and interpret the history and 

culture of the communities of Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Mt. Baldy, 

Rancho Cucamonga and San Antonio Heights. 

Photos by eric tom 

Alan and Janine tibbetts are the owners 

of rancho de Philo winery. 

Jim and Janet smith taste an offering from the 

historic rancho de Philo winery in rancho 

cucamonga while enjoying the opening reception 

for Days of the Vine. 

representatives from one of the inland Valley’s oldest families, and winemaking stalwarts, include 

rene biane, left, barbara biane, Kerry biane and michael biane. 

reno morra pours delicious samples from the vast offerings 

of rancho de Philo.

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Seen • Pomona 

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 

Foundation supporters have generous hearts 

and that was more than evident at the recent 

15th annual Heartbeat Gala in Ontario. Despite 

gloom and doom from the economy, the annual 

fundraiser sold 610 tickets, establishing a new 

record. And the beneficiary is the community 

since proceeds go to the hospital’s Stead Heart 

and Vascular Center and its many programs. 

Actor Robert Wagner was a special guest at the 

‘Heart to Heart’’ black-tie event. The Stead 

Heart and Vascular Center has grown and 

expanded, featuring the latest in technology 

and health care. Today it diligently promotes 

proper lifestyles, including eating and exercise 

for everyone. It especially wants to promote an 

awareness among women, since heart disease is 

the number one killer of women in America 

and the death rates, particularly among younger 

women, are increasing. 

Photos by eric reed 


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Bill Mittelstaedt, left, Tony and Ruth Spano and Marie Elizabeth Cutone 

Jack Doyle, left, with Rosanne and Chuck Bader. 

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Seen • Claremont 

Local artists offered creative seating arrangements to the highest 

bidder during the sixth annual Claremont Community Foundation’s 

Chair-ity Sit-in Auction. Specially created chairs from 30 artists and 

community supporters were stationed throughout Claremont for 

viewing and bidding. A final live auction was conducted at the 

Packing House. The Chair-ity Sit-in is one of the last events in the 

Claremont Community Foundation’s annual Party Parade of 

fundraisers. Every March, residents and supporters open their 

wallets and their homes to host various parties and activities. 

Patricia dillon, left, and event guest auctioneer tim brayton 

prepare to offer the charity Makes sense entry for bid. 

suzanne hall, left, Joan bunte, and tony and claire sears view some 

of the 30 entries in the fundraising auction. 

teresa shaw, left, Jeff Groves and cheryl donnelly came 

out to support the arts and the foundation. 


Chair-ity Sit-in Auction 

Proceeds go into the foundation’s operating budget, and if there 

is a surplus that money is used for mini-grants in the community. 

Although all the chairs were hits with the community, two proved 

particularly popular — a Charity Makes Sense entry from the 

Riverside Community Foundation emblazoned with pennies all over 

it and a Jackson Pollock-inspired colorful one complete with shoes 

and a jacket. 

Photos by eric reed 

claremont community Foundation executive director Nickie cleaves, left, joins 

artist Jacqueline cook and chair-ity sit-in Auction chairwoman dawn Grimes. 

brenda rosenfeld, left, beverly Foster and Karen rosenthal enjoy 

spending a few minutes together before the charity event. 

Marilyn bidwell, claremont community Foundation board member, left, with Party Parade 

chairwoman Linda troyer, sue Likens and Leonaine dixon.

One-of-a-kind chairs created by local artists were the attraction at the Chair-ity Sit-In at the Packing House in Claremont. 

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Seen • Lake Arrowhead 

The 10th annual Lake Arrowhead Film Festival was a 

10 all the way around, with screenings of a broad range 

of acclaimed shorts, documentaries and features. “The 

films this year were beyond incredible, and when you 

have really good films you have a really good festival,” 

said president Mary Dippell. Directors of 66 of the 

75 pictures screened at the four-day event were in 

attendance, giving fans a rare opportunity to meet the 

filmmakers. “Reach for Me,” director LeVar Burton’s 

heartfelt tribute to love in the face of aging, cancer and 

death, was the top feature and also received the Best 

of the Festival award. For more information, visit 

www.lakearrowheadfilmfestival.com. 

Photos by khai le 

From the film “in Pursuit of Panama,” promoter h. David 

trujillo, left, writer-director Garrett Martin and director 

of photography Cody smith 

actor Vince spano, left, festival attendee loren starr and 

lake arrowhead Film Festival board member Pete Noriega 

From the film “Jackson,” actor Charlie Robinson, left, 

director J.F. lawton and actor barry Primus 


Film Festival 

Filmmaker Mark Cole (“Web of Desire”), left, volunteer Camille Chan, filmmaker John 

McDonald (“Ghost Mountain”) and producer Jeff Perlis (“Perske and Poorhima sharma”) 

logan brown, writer-director of “simulacrum,” left, 

the festival’s filmmaker coordinator Nancy barath 

and actor Clark Freeman 

lake arrowhead Film Festival board member Rick 

Ray, left, kenneth shoji and volunteer Dave Cline 

Jahsun, left, writer-director Jim thebaut and 

composer Christopher klatman (“the american 

southwest: are We Running Dry?”) 

Writer Damian owl (“Wake Up 

and Write”), left, and producer 

ivan Corona 

Georgina lightning, writer and 

director of “older than america,” 

and comedian JR Redwater

Seen • Rancho Cucamonga Frontier Project topping off 

Jack Doyle, left, with rosanne and chuck Bader. 

Frontier project board members sign 

the beam before it is placed during a 

topping off ceremony; randall J. reed, 

left, Kathy tiegs, James V. curatalo Jr., 

oscar Gonzalez, and hank L. stoy. 

Partners are celebrating a Frontier 

Project construction milestone in 

Rancho Cucamonga. Forget looking 

rosey. With this environmental project, 

the object is to go green. Those 

involved in the construction of the 

14,000-square-foot educational center 

recently held an old-fashioned 

“topping off’’ ceremony, 

commemorating the placement of the 

structure’s highest steel beam. The 

ceremony came as the project hit its 

50 percent completion mark with 

a grand opening event planned for 

November. The Frontier Project will be 

a hands-on demonstration building, 

designed to educate consumers about 

the latest methods and technologies 

in water, energy and site conservation. 

For more information, call 

909-987-2591. 

courtesy photos 

Above, Justin Kemp, center, of the 

ontario reign presents the Frontier 

project Foundation with a $42,400 

check at a recent topping off ceremony 

at the project’s new building. From left 

are robert A. DeLoach, oscar 

Gonzalez, James V. curatalo Jr., 

Kemp, randall J. reed, Vinnie Aven, 

tim Johnson, Kathy tiegs, 

Andrea Guillen Dutton 

and hank L. stoy. 


Seen • Claremont 

Supporters of the Claremont Chapter of the American Red Cross came out to Walk on the Wild 

Side. The community collectively put on its walking shoes and hit the pavement at the beautiful 

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden to help raise awareness for disaster preparedness and to raise 

money to support chapter programs. Recent rains have produced a garden in full bloom, with 

natives and wildflowers providing an ideal backdrop for this major fundraiser. In addition 

to helping the public prepare for emergencies, the chapter also conducts various programs 

for adults, teens and children. 

Photos by eric tom 

Gracie Lomonico, left, Linda Krofpchic, sarah Kelcher, tul and tony sayim, syliva Perske and Poorhima 

sharma 

Dennis smith, left, Laura and mark Dandoy and Kathy Ables 

Peter yao, left, shoba Long and olivia esquibel enjoy the wildflowers 

during the Walk on the Wild side fundraiser. 


Walk on the Wild Side 

mike Pearlman, left, Kathy Anderson and 

sharon christensen 

Annie Wilson, left, ss tung and bernardo eduarte 

marion and Jess swick walk past wildflowers at the Walk on the Wild 

side fundraiser at rancho santa Ana botanic Garden in claremont.

nonprofits | save the date 

Events 

April 22 — Scheu Family YMCA of Upland 

hosts its annual Al Canestro Swing for Kids 

Golf Classic. San Dimas Canyon Golf 

Course, 2100 Terrebonne Ave., San Dimas; 

shotgun start at noon; $175 individuals, $700 

for foursome; 909-946-6120. 

April 25 — Project Sister Family Services 

holds its annual Healing the Heart banquet 

and auction. Kellogg West Conference 

Center, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Cal Poly 

Pomona; 6 p.m.; $95; 909-623-1619. 

April 27 — Supporters of House of Ruth Inc. 

take on the Harlem Ambassadors in a 

basketball fundraiser. Rains Center, 

Pomona College, 220 E. Sixth St., 

Claremont; 7 p.m.; $15; 909-621-3777. 

May 3 — Southern California Tasting and 

Auction, with proceeds going toward 

student scholarships. W.K. Kellogg 

Commemorative Rose Garden and the 

Aratani Japanese Garden, Cal Poly 

Pomona, 3801 W. Temple Ave.; 1 to 5 p.m.; 

$100; 909-869-4731. 

May 6 — Visiting Nurses Association and 

Hospice of Southern California is having its 

57th annual meeting and awards luncheon. 

DoubleTree Hotel, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., 

Claremont; noon; $25; 909-447-7328. 

May 8 — The Pomona Valley Hospital 

Medical Center Foundation and Liquorama 

Fine Wine & Spirits is having its fifth annual 

wine-tasting gala to benefit the hospital’s 

neonatal intensive care and pediatric unit 

fund. DoubleTree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard 

Ave., Ontario; 6-10 p.m.; $75; 909-865-9139. 

May 9 — Pomona Rotary is having its 

annual art auction at the newly refurbished 

Fox Theater, with proceeds benefitting the 

wounded military warriors program at 

Casa Colina Rehabilitative Center. 

Fox Theater, 114 W. Third St., Pomona; 

5 p.m.; $100; 909-229-5921. 

May 9 — Student accomplishments are 

showcased at the annual Ontario-Montclair 

School District Education Expo. Ontario 

Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention 

Center Way, Ontario; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free. 

May 23 — The Reeder Heritage Foundation 

and the Soroptimist International Montclair/ 

Inland Valley are teaming up for a shared 

fundraising gala. Reeder Ranch, 

4405 W. Holt Blvd., Montclair; 5:30 p.m.; $25; 

909-560-0043. 

June 6 — Chomp and Stomp fundraiser, 

with barbecue and auction. Proceeds 

benefit Foothill Family Shelter in Upland. 

Hofer Ranch, 11248 S. Turner Ave., Ontario; 

6-10 p.m.; $125 ($95 if reserved by May 1), 

$45 for children 12 and older; 909-920-0453. 

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getaway right next door. 

“In a sea of southern 

California sameness, 

Riverside is the genuine 

article – 150 years of history 

concentrated in a walkable, 

livable downtown.” 

—John Worden 

Mission Inn Foundation 

3666 University Ave., Ste. 100 951.781.7335 

www.RiversideDowntown.org 

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essay | at home in the I.E. 

A remodel life 

By CARLA SANDERS 

Nearly seven years after we 

began what would become a 

monumental task of remodeling 

our house, we finally could say those 

two syllables dear to the heart of every 

do-it-yourselfer: “We’re done.” 

as with just about any undertaking, one 

thing had led to another and before we 

knew it, we were way 

over budget and way 

past our estimated 

completion date — 

about six years beyond. 

Our renovations took 

so long that when 

our friends would 

pleasantly query, 

“When’s the house 

going to be done?” we would shoot back, 

“It will be done when it’s done!” 

While we are pleased with the final 

product, there were moments along the 

way when it seemed as if that eternal light 

at the end of the tunnel would never shine 

in our direction. 

First, the permits were nothing short 

of astonishing. We had to pay thousands 

to our local school district before we could 

get a permit to start the work because we 

were adding a few hundred square feet to 

the size of the house. a block wall 

apparently was a few blocks too high and 

there went another couple of thousand so 

the county planning commission could 

consider granting us a variance from the 

height restriction. We got it. 


The workers were around so often 

and so long that the plumber stayed for 

dinner on several occasions, the 

carpenter’s assistant asked out my 

stepdaughter, and they all watched as 

my baby grew from a toddler to a young 

girl. Workers arrived early and stayed 

late and I think by the end, everyone 

had viewed my collection of pajamas. 

and then there was the rock guy. This 

man, in his 70s, was old school. He was a 

master at lacing the native stone from the 

local quarry into pillars, posts, walls and 

columns. 

He spent years working at the house and 

was around so frequently, he became almost 

family. He would tap on the door and 

simply walk in for his morning coffee. 

He would lament the trials and travails of 

his grandkids. On many occasions he would 

just tell me he needed $5 or $10 or $20 to 

go buy his cigarettes (his wife kept him on a 

short money leash, we learned). at first I 

was so dumbfounded, I gave it to him; later, 

since I’d set precedent, I didn’t have the 

heart to tell him no. 

If the doors were open, strangers would 

roam in and out, commenting on the 

progress. On several occasions, my husband 

was traipsing people through the interior on 

the here’s-what-it’s-going-to-look-like home 

tour as I was coming out of the bathroom 

in my robe, towel around my hair. 

Prior to one Thanksgiving, when the 

living-dining area was only a wide expanse 

of concrete and insulation, we took a break 

from construction for the holidays and 

brought some of the furniture back in. 

as I had told my husband, “It will be too 

sad sitting here with a card table and 

a Christmas tree.” 

We were lounging on the couch when 

the insulation above us started to fall — 

and with it came the family cat, swinging 

from the fluffy stuff like a trapeze artist. 

He’d gotten into the attic and had hit the 

wrong spot on his tip-toe across the living 

room ceiling. 

The stories are endless — some amusing, 

others not so. We argued, wrote checks, 

changed our minds, wrote checks, knocked 

down walls, put up chimneys, argued, 

painted and wrote more checks. 

In the end, we got the house we wanted, 

and avoided both bankruptcy and divorce. 

I learned quite a bit about the 

construction-remodeling industry and have 

been able to offer recommendations to 

friends for everything from wall finishers 

to rain gutters. Still, I’m not sure I would 

do it again. 

When we were about three-quarters of 

the way through our remodel, some good 

friends were gearing up for their own 

massive undertaking. The wife asked if I 

had any advice for her. yes, I told her, I do. 

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