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DINING OUT

HANDLED WITH CARE Consistency is key at DiNapoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Firehouse Page 8

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CULINARY MASTER Page 11

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Page 5 BURGERIM Page 16

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From the editor’s desk

’ve heard that opening a restaurant is not for the faint of heart. The hours can be long, the work exhausting, the margins slim, employees hard to keep and the customers … well, let’s just say some are wonderful and some aren’t. Yet I’ve been told by more than one person that owning a restaurant can be the most rewarding experience of your life. And that, more than anything, is what prompts many people to start their own restaurants and stay in the business for years. You also have to believe your food is delicious and that it will keep diners coming back for more, in many cases year after year. I’m sure these are some of the things that prompted many of the restaurant owners who are advertising in Dining Out to get into the business and to stay in it. They each know they have a gift for food and they want to share that gift with others. Those others — us — are the beneficiaries of their gifts, desire and drive.

DINING OUT It makes for a delightfully diverse and tasty world, doesn’t it? Here in California, even in the High Desert, we have our choice of all manner of food, from Chinese and Japanese to Mexican and Italian, and from Thai and Vietnamese to sandwiches and good, old American fare. It was the author William Cowper who said “Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.” Well, he certainly got that right when it comes to dining choices, didn’t he? That’s one of the things I love about this region. When eating plays as important a role in life as it does, there’s no reason for us to lead a boring existence. Go. Explore. Eat. -- Steve Hunt

From the editor’s desk �� 2 Weekly specials �� 3 Happy Hour specials �� 4 Where to dine �� 5 Be kind to restaurant workers �� 6 North Americans love sushi �� 7 DiNapoli’s Firehouse �� 8 Culinary Master �� 10 Food in photos �� 12 Restaurant grades �� 14 Burgerim �� 16 Dining Out is published by the Victor Valley Daily Press, 13891 Park Ave., Victorville, CA 92392. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.

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

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DAILY SPECIALS

Monday

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

Tuesday

Trio Combo Meal Turkey Burger

Wednesday

Wagyu Beef Burger Chicken Wings

Thursday

Trio Combo Meal Turkey Burger

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll Daily Deals

Baconballs Cupcakery Daily Deals

Monday: Half off sprinkles Buy one specialty roll, get Tuesday: $1 French macsecond roll 50 percent off arons (with coupon in this publicaWednesday: Buy 1, get 1 half off, jumbo cupcakes tion only!)

Friday

Fries Flourless Cake

Saturday

Salmon Burger Chicken Strips Chicken Sandwich Salads

Cross Eyed Cow Pizza Daily Deals

Wednesday: half-priced margaritas, 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday: Champagne brunch, all you can eat, 9 Firehouse Subs a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($13.95 Daily Deals adults, $7.95 kids) Wednesday: Kids eat for 99 cents

Wednesday

Pupusa $1.99 all day

Hidden Tavern

Mile High Cafe Daily Deals

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Daily Deals

Sunday

Salmon Burger Chicken Strips Chicken Sandwich Salads

Monday through Friday Monday through Friday: 2 Daily Deals Daily breakfast and lunch slices with 2 toppings and a Taco Tuesday: $5.99 allspecials drink for $6.95 you-can-eat tacos Thirsty Thursday: $9.99 Ninja Sushi all-you-can-eat wings and Di Napoli’s Daily Deals baked potato bar Firehouse Monday through Sunday: Daily Deals All sushi and rolls 50 perIdle Spurs Monday through Sunday: cent off (all day) Daily Deals Lunch specials — Mini Tuesday through Sunday: pizza, 2 toppings with soup Wood Grill Buffet Daily dinner specials or salad $11.95 or half Daily Deals sandwich with soup or salad Taco Tuesday after 4 Los Domingos $10.95 p.m. Apple Valley and Barstow Wednesday: Wing Night Daily Deals El Salvador Del Taco Tuesday (Apple after 4 p.m. Mundo Friday: Seafood Night Valley only): $2 full-size after 4 p.m. Daily Deals tacos

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Burgerim

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A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll

Beer

Firehouse Subs Happy Hour Happy Hour 20 percent off on teriyaMonday through Sunday: ki bowls and specialty rolls 2 to 5 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any small sub + chips + daily (with coupon from small drink $5.99 this publication only!) Di Napoli’s Firehouse

Hidden Tavern

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 4 Happy Hour to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday $2.50 short domestic or Shrimp Primavera from DiNapoli’s. James Quigg, Dining Out 3 p.m. to close: $5 Well domestic bottles $1 off all 22 oz craft Drink specials $3.50 well drinks Drinks, $1 off Wine, $1 off Tuesday, 3 to 7 p.m.: beer and imports Drink specials Wednesday, 8 p.m. to Idle Spurs midnight: Karaoke (Apple Happy Hour night: Live band Valley only) and drink speTuesday through Sunday: cials 4 to 6 p.m., drink specials Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.: Mile High Cafe Drink specials Happy Hour Los Domingos Friday, 8 p.m. to midTaco Tuesday, 4 to 9 Apple Valley and Barstow night: Karaoke (Apple Valley p.m.: $2 tacos, $2 enchilaHappy Hour Only) and drink specials Saturday, 8 p.m. to mid- das, beer specials Monday, 3 to 7 p.m.:

Ninja Sushi Happy Hour

Monday through Sunday: Large beer 2 for $7, small beer 2 for $3.50, small Sake 99 cents, Sake Bomb 99 cents (with $10 minimum food order)

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Online Ordering

WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

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

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

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Mile High Cafe 8832 Orange St., Hesperia 760-947-8844

10326 E Ave., Hesperia 760-881-9956

www.dinapolisfirehouse. com

HEALTHY

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

D C ITALIAN

Wood Grill Buffet 14135 Main St., Hesperia 760-981-4418

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DESSERTS

Baconballs Cupcakery

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

D C

Di Napoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Firehouse 17856 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-242-5802

JAPANESE

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

D C Ninja Sushi

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

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MEXICAN

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

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

SUBS & SALADS Firehouse Subs

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

D C

SALVADORIAN

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

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7 ways to be kind to restaurant food servers T

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he restaurant industry is booming, with new restaurants entering the challenging foodservice market every day. The National Restaurant Association says restaurants in the United States generate roughly $2 billion in sales on a typical day. Media Edge, a Canadian trade resource, says the foodservice industry play a major role in Canada’s economic growth by providing so many jobs. Food servers are among some of the hardest working employees in the industry, but sometimes their efforts go unrecognized. The following are a handful of ways diners can show their appreciation to the men and women who work hard to ensure their customers enjoy their dining experiences. 1. Recognize that waiting tables is no easy task. Waiting tables is both physically and mentally demanding. Servers spend hours on their feet carrying and balancing plates of food during their shifts. Servers also must anticipate the needs of diners and do their best to accommodate them. Acknowledge that servers’ jobs are not easy when dining out, and express your gratitude for their hard work whenever possible. 2. Recognize that slow food often is not servers’ faults. Very often a food server has no control over how fast the food comes out of the kitchen. A very busy meal service can stall an inexperienced kitchen. Don’t blame the server because the food took lon-

ger than expected to arrive on your table. If you’re in a hurry, let the server know in advance so he or she can work with you. 3. Look up at your server. Eye contact shows respect and it will help get your order across clearly, reducing the likelihood of a mixup regarding your order. 4. Put down your phone. Distracted diners are sometimes to blame for slow service. In 2014, a popular New York restaurant took matters into its own hands after constant complaints of slow service. After examining surveillance footage of the dining room from 2004 to 2014, the restaurant owner discovered the wait staff hadn’t changed its techniques, but the customers’ use of cell phones had slowed table turnover from one hour and five minutes to one hour and 55 minutes. Taking pictures of food, texting before ordering or asking a server to

year are popular for dining out. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and winter holidays are busy times for the restaurant business. Diners should recognize this and exhibit extra patience when dining out during these busy times of year. If you aren’t up for the crowds, abbreviated menus and other factors that come with holiday dining, choose another day to go out. 6. Tip with courtesy and respect. Tips are important to servers because their income may not be steady. take a group photo can 5. Holidays can put a Some restaurants do not contribute to slower ser- monkey wrench in restau- pay servers minimum vice, which puts added rant flow. wage, expecting their salaCertain times of the ries to be offset by tipping. stress on servers.

Tip according to how the service was, not the taste of the food or beverages. A 15 percent tip is customary, but you may want to tip 20 percent for exceptional service. Don’t dine out if you cannot afford or do not plan to tip. 7. Ask ahead of time if you need a split bill. Multiple checks can prove time-consuming. Address this need early on and pay as punctually as possible. The restaurant business is fast-paced and challenging. Customers can do their part by being patient and pleasant patrons and showing their servers the respect they deserve.

U.S. is home to 4,000 of the 16,000 sushi restaurants outside of Japan From Metro

ith origins in China and Japan, sushi is an Eastern delicacy. However, there is no denying the popularity of sushi elsewhere in the world, particularly in North America. As with many ancient foods, sushi’s origins h av e a n e l e m e n t o f mystery to them. The original type of sushi i s b e l i e v e d t o h av e first been developed in southeast Asia before

spreading to southern China. Sushi was event u ally in t rod u ce d to Japan around the 8th century, where it would evolve into the type of sushi many people enjoy today. Acco rd i n g t o T h e History Kitchen, a division of PBS Food, one origin story for sushi i nv o l v e s a n a n c i e n t Japanese wives’ tale. According to that tale, an elderly woman began hiding her pots of rice in osprey nests, fearing that thieves would steal

them. When she collected her pots, she found the rice had begun to ferment. She also discovered that fish scraps from the osprey’s meal had mixed into the rice. Upon sampling the mixture, she found the rice helped to preserve the fish. She also found that the resulting meal was tasty. Early Chinese sushi i nv o l v e d fe r m e n t i n g fish on rice to preserve it. The rice was thrown away and the fish was eaten wh en d esi red .

The Japanese took their own approach to sushi, deciding to eat the rice w i th th e f ish . Sush i innovator Matsumoto Yoshiichi began seasoning the sushi rice with rice wine vinegar. This made it possible to eat the sushi immediate ly, instead of waiting months for it to ferment. Through the years, enterprising individuals began selling sushi to others. In the 19th century, rather than wrapping the fish in

rice, sellers placed it on beds of rice and sometimes other ingredients. This presentation of sushi, credited to a man named Hanaya Yohei, became very popular. This type of sushi is called Ònigiri sushi (finger sushi). After World War II, the sushi style of presenting fish was adopted by western cultures. S u s h i p re p a rat i o n and dining is an art form that continues to evolve. New influences have changed sushi

even more by marrying traditional recipes with fusion styles. Demand for sushi continues to increase. According to Statistic Brain’s sushi industry statistics, there are 16,000 sushi restaurants outside of Japan, with close to 4,000 in the United States alone. What began as a method of p re s e r v i n g fo o d h a s transformed into a billion-dollar industry.

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Love for sushi continues to grow worldwide

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Delicious dishes and time-honored traditions DiNapoli’s cuisine denotes commitment to consistency By Martial Haprov For Dining Out

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Shrimp and other seafood dishes are popular at DiNapoli’s Firehouse. James Quigg, Dining Out

PPLE VALLEY — Recipes that transcend generations are often created with love and a desire to please. The tradition of making food with love is alive and well at DiNapoli’s Firehouse, with locations in Barstow and Apple Valley. Tony Robledo is the restaurant’s manager, carrying the values of DiNapoli’s close to his heart. In fact, he believes the restaurant to be a steward of good flavor and filling meals, all based on the recipes of “Grandmother DiNapoli.” “In this business, people do things differently (at different restaurants),” Robledo said as he spoke to Dining Out recently from the Apple Valley location. “From Italian to Italian, pizzeria to pizzeria, there’s really no one way to do it. “We don’t try to be the best, we try to be our best.”

T h e f o o d t h a t ’s become the restaurant’s signatures — hearty Italian meals from lasagna and stromboli to hand-tossed pizzas and monstrous sandwiches — proves DiNapoli’s commitment to being a highly sought-after spot to dine. “It’s hard to satisfy everybody,” Robledo said. “But everything is made with care. This is how we make our food, and we always want to make sure our customers are happy.” While the restaurant’s dishes “speak for themselves” and sell equally in terms of measured quantity, Robledo said he’s recently added some new items that have had a remarkable response. “A Sicilian man came in offering product that he was making by hand,” Robledo said. Some of those products included a five-cheese stuffed tortellini, gnocchi and a lobster ravioli. “He brought it in, I put it out and it took off in just the first day on the menu. It’s done so well and the

young crowd just loves it.” It’s the younger crowd that seems to be interested in the seafood items these days and continues to pile into the restaurant, but the longer-tenured clientele at DiNapoli’s hasn’t gone anywhere. “Our regular clients have been with us through the toughest

times,” he said. “Without them, we’re nothing. We thank those customers who are like family to us.” Family is undoubtedly a strong word here, from the origin of the recipes to the tight-knit nature of the staff and customers. Robledo says his assistant general manager, Jan, who’s been with the restaurant for many years, has fought for her

own life and yet continues to race back to the restaurant. “She’s been in and out, battling cancer over the last three years,” he said. “But she’s back again, with an army of customers always waiting for her and her family — her own and ours — supporting her.” Familiar faces, quality dishes, tradition

and comfort make D i Na p o l i ’s a H i gh Desert dining hot spot and Robledo says he’s grateful to be part of this community. “Consistency is key — that’s really the way it has to be,” he said. “If you don’t like (what we’ve served), I’m going to turn around and make you a new (plate of food). I don’t look at it in a neg-

DiNapoli’s pasta is as good as it looks. James Quigg, Dining Out

ative way — I say, ‘this is going to make me better, it’s going to make us better.’ “Our focus is always on our employees and our customers. Without happy employees, you

can’t have happy customers.” DiNapoli’s is located at 17856 Highway 18 in Apple Valley, and at it’s original location in Barstow, 1358 E. Main St. Call them at 760-2425802 (Apple Valley) or 760-256-1094 (Barstow) or visit www.dinapolisfirehouse.com for hours and menu.

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Left: The staff at Burgerim. Right: One of DiNapoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful salads. Kathy Young and James Quigg, Dining Out

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The chef makes it happen A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll offers healthier and tastier Asian food

CULINARY MASTER

By Kathy Young

Mrs. Koo is A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll’s culinary master chef. She has come up with her own healthy and tasty sauces and marinades. James Quigg, Dining Out

avoiding preservatives that were causing her own food sensitivities. She developed healthier

options. Her experiments were successful. Family and friends urged the Koos to open their own restaurant so she could prepare these dishes for others with food sensitivities to

enjoy. Today people order tastier and healthier Asian food at A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll. If some foods are too spicy for your palate — Kung Pao recipes, for

example — the friendly servers at A1 Grill can advise you, and because everything is prepared when you order, some dishes can be prepared with spices omitted. You will see why A1

Grill is truly “The Best Teriyaki & Roll in Town.” A! Grill Teriyaki & Roll is located at 15061 Bear Valley Road, just across from Home Depot. The telephone number is 760949-8900.

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ometimes the best ideas come from necessity. “Necessity” is the backstory of A1 Grill Teriyaki & Roll in Hesperia. Owners Mr. and Mrs. Koo opened their restaurant because Mrs. Koo could not enjoy many of the her favorite Korean dishes. As you know, many Asian foods are made with (or served in) wonderful dipping sauces or marinades — clam or fish sauce, teriyaki, hoisin, soy, orange and more. These sauces add everything from mild flavor to a “kick.” Often, however, they contain sodium or preservatives such as MSG (monosodium glutamate, a substance found naturally in foods but added to many dishes as a flavor enhancer). These additives can trigger food sensitivities. Mrs. Koo spent a lifetime in the kitchen and began to experiment with the sauce recipes, using fresh ingredients and

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Sunday, August 13, 2017 Burgerimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fries, left, and chicken wings, right, are big sellers. Below, a delicious pizza from DiNapoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Kathy Young and James Quigg, Dining Out

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RESTAURANT GRADES

Adelanto

Adelanto Market �� 93 Adelanto Senior Nutrition �� 100 Adelita’s Tamales Mexican Food �� 90 American Legion Post 229 �� 94 Bargains R Us �� 99 Baskin-Robbins �� 90 Bellagio Club �� 100 Bravo Burgers....#6 �� 83 Carl’s Junior #39 �� 91 Circle K #8644 �� 91 Columbia Middle School �� 100 Crisp Crust Pizza �� 96

Del Taco #1000 �� 93 Denny’s Restaurant #7840 �� 94 Express Bakery �� 90 Fat Boyz Grill �� 93 Fresh Wok Chinese Fast Food �� 90 JDS Fast Food �� 93 KFC/Long John Silvers �� 91 La Fiesta Pizza �� 99 La Pizza Loca #1 �� 91 Lee’s Donuts �� 97 Little Caesar’s Pizza �� 90 Migulelito’s Mexican Food �� 90 Panaderia Azteca �� 99 Raul’s Mexican Food �� 94 Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill #220 �� 94 Saul’s Produce �� 99 Saul’s Restaurant �� 92 Starbuck’s Coffee #10429 �� 96 Subway #39979 �� 93 Thai Siam Restaurant �� 90 The Flame Broiler �� 91 VFW Post 94-10 �� 92

Apple Valley

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

Juice It Up �� 90 Yogurtland �� 90 Barstow Apple Valley Arco AMPM �� 97 Barstow Community Hospital �� 100 Apple Valley Golf Operations �� 95 Barstow Senior Nutrition �� 98 Apple Valley Moose Lodge �� 93 Barstow Station Ice Cream �� 95

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

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Victorville

Shakey’s (Bear Valley Road) �� 98 33 Degree Frozen Yogurt �� 98 Adelita’s Restaurant �� 93 Ala AlDeen Restaurant �� 91 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar �� 97 Arby’s (La Paz) �� 94 Arby’s (Bear Valley Road) �� 94 Archibald’s Drive-Thru �� 92 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill �� 91 Baja Taco �� 94 Baker’s Burgers (7th Street) �� 97 Baskin-Robbins �� 92 Bob’s Cajun Boil �� 96 Bosco’s Diner �� 90

Broken Saddle Saloon & Steakhouse �� 94 Brooklyn Italian Pizza & Pasta �� 91 Burger King (Outer 7th) �� 94 Burger King (Hesperia Road) �� 96 Burger King (Bear Valley Road) �� 92 Burger King (Palmdale Road) �� 94 Burgerim �� 91 Cafe 154 �� 90 Carino’s Italian �� 92 Carl’s Junior (7th Street) �� 96 Carl’s Junior (Bear Valley Road) �� 98 Charley’s Philly Steak �� 91 Chateau Chang �� 96 Chili’s Grill & Bar �� 95 Chipotle Mexican Grill �� 97 Chuck E Cheese’s �� 96 Church’s Chicken (Palmdale Road) �� 90 Cordova’s Bakery �� 99 Costco �� 100 D’Vine Wine Bar �� 98 Del Taco (Palmdale Road) �� 96 Del Taco (7th Street) �� 91 Del Taco (Hesperia Road) �� 100 Denny’s (Valley Center) �� 96 Diamond Panda �� 90 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit �� 92 Domino’s (Palmdale Road) �� 93 Don Bento’s Mexican Food �� 98 Donut Inn �� 90 Down Home Grill �� 90

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Hesperia

Casa Delicias �� 94 Desert Barn Brewery �� 98 El Torito �� 100 Five Guys Burger & Fries �� 100 Hesperia Golf & Country Club �� 100 Hesperia Pizza Factory �� 91 Jeff’s French Dips & Subs �� 95 Juliano’s Italian Restaurant �� 98 Thai-Lotus Restaurant �� 94 Whiskey Barrel �� 93 Yogurtland �� 95 A1 Grill, Teriyaki & Roll �� 90 Arby’s �� 96 Baconballs Cupcakery �� 100 Baker’s Burgers (Main St.) �� 97 Baskin-Robbins (Main St.) �� 100 Burger King (Main St.) �� 94 Burger King (Mariposa Road) �� 93 Cancun Mexican & Seafood Restaurant �� 94 Carl’s Junior (Main St.) �� 95 Carl’s Junior (Bear Valley Road) �� 100 Casa Jimenez �� 97 China Palace �� 97 Chipotle Mexican Grill �� 100 Ciceros Pizzeria �� 99

Corral Family Restaurant �� 90 Country Kitchen Restaurant �� 93 Domino’s (Main St.) �� 97 Don Garcia Mexican Restaurant �� 96 El Charro �� 96 El Pollo Loco (Main St.) �� 96 Fina’s Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant �� 92 Firehouse Subs �� 95 Fresh Wok �� 95 Fujisan Sushi �� 96 Gloria’s Kountry Kitchen �� 94 Golden Corral .Buffet �� 93 Habit Burger Grill �� 96

Edible Arrangements �� 97 El Charro Oaxaca �� 97 El Parrandaro Family Restaurant �� 94 El Pescador Seafood & Mexican Grill �� 94 El Tio Pepe �� 97 Farmer Boys (Bear Valley Road) �� 90 Farmer Boys (Roy Rogers) �� 93 Fatburgers �� 90 Fratelli’s Pizzeria �� 94 Goody’s Family Restaurant �� 95 Gridiron Pizza �� 96 Good Fellas Grill �� 93 Golden Gate Restaurant �� 91

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Domino’s (Main St) �� 100 Dunkin Donuts �� 97

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Burgerim’s Trio is popular with customers and as a combo comes with fries and a drink. Lisa Woodhart, Dining Out

Cravings meet flavor at Burgerim Mini burgers are fire-grilled to order, with options galore By Kathy Young Dining Out

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urgerim (pronounced “burger-eem”) brings its unique “burger experience” to the High Desert. Burgerim originated in Israel — the name means “burgers.” It has gone global, with franchises in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and

America. There are 10 Burgerim franchises stateside, and local franchise owner David Schoenbrun plans to open additional Burgerims in Arcadia and West Los Angeles. The concept of Burgerim is “fast casual” mini burgers, each fire-grilled to order and s e r ve d wit h op t io n s galore.

The mini burgers are larger than sliders but smaller than a regular burger, and you get a lot to eat. David says that many diners order The Trio but can only finish two. You can also order the mini-burgers a la carte in a two-pack or three pack or get The Duo or The Trio combo meals with round and crispy

Burgerim fries and a soft drink. A new option is the Single Burger Combo. Planning a party? Consider the Party Box of 16 Burgerim burgers — up to four of your favorites. Cravings meet flavor with the Burgerim mini burgers. They come in turkey, chicken, lamb, salmon and veggie as

well as five kinds of beef — regular 100 percent USDA choice ground; Merguez spicy beef; chorizo; dry aged; and Wagyu, the American version of Japanese Kobe beef (which is $1 more). Burgerim also offers c h i c ke n s a n d w i c h e s , wings, tenders, wraps, lots of sauces and toppings — jalapeno, pineapple, egg sunny side up,

bacon, grilled onions and more — plus delicious desserts and refreshing soft drinks. To learn more, visit www.burgerim.com. To try these delicious mini burgers for yourself, visit Burgerim in The Mall of Victor Valley, 14400 Bear Valley Road, #701, Victorville. It’s open mall hours, seven days a week.