The Eat Index IE: ‘Breaking Bad’ and barbecue in Temecula, plus Disney’s Food & Wine Festival

The Eat Index IE: ‘Breaking Bad’ and barbecue in Temecula, plus Disney’s Food & Wine Festival

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This week, we check in on the Swing Inn Cafe, a nearly century-old breakfast spot in Old Town Temecula that’s getting a new dinner menu from its new owner, actor Dean Norris of “Breaking Bad” fame.

Upland is also getting more barbecue. Read about it in John Plessel’s Dine 909 column.

Gamblers can check out a new quick service outlet in northern San Diego County’s Valley View Casino. And Disneyland fans will want to see what’s on the menu for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

If you want to spend $45 on a takeout or DoorDash dinner, The Cheesecake Factory will give you a slice of cheesecake to mark its 45th anniversary.

Finally we have recipes for treats to celebrate Purim.

‘Breaking Bad’ actor Dean Norris takes over Swing Inn Cafe in Temecula

Dean and Bridget Norris were regulars at the Swing Inn Cafe in Temecula before they became owners. (Photo courtesy of Visit Temecula Valley)
Dean and Bridget Norris were regulars at the Swing Inn Cafe in Temecula before they became owners. (Photo courtesy of Visit Temecula Valley)

“Hank” in the hit AMC series has big plans for the nearly 100-year-old diner in Old Town, including barbecue from an enormous smoker. Read more.

Dine 909: New restaurants coming to San Bernardino, Upland and Redlands

A new Rally's drive-thru has appeared along the north side of 40th Street at Lugo Avenue in San Bernardino. (Photo by John Plessel)
A new Rally’s drive-thru has appeared along the north side of 40th Street at Lugo Avenue in San Bernardino. (Photo by John Plessel)

A burger chain is opening another location in San Bernardino, a barbecue joint is coming to Upland and a bar and grill is opening in Redlands. Read more.

Valley View Casino & Hotel opens a new quick-serve restaurant and bar

The Corner Market and Market Bar opened at Valley View Casino & Hotel in Valley Center on Monday, Feb. 27.(Courtesy of Valley View Casino & Hotel)
The Corner Market and Market Bar opened at Valley View Casino & Hotel in Valley Center on Monday, Feb. 27.(Courtesy of Valley View Casino & Hotel)

The Corner Market and Market Bar offers sandwiches, pizza, beer and wine. Oh, and video poker. Read more.

Everything you can eat and drink at Disney’s Food & Wine Festival – See the list

Two of the food booths at the Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, CA, on Friday, Mar 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Two of the food booths at the Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, CA, on Friday, Mar 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The 2023 Disney Food & Wine Festival runs March 3 to April 25 at Disney California Adventure. Read more.

Cheesecake Factory marks 45th anniversary this week

Celebration Cheesecake is served at The Cheesecake Factory. (Photo courtesy of The Cheesecake Factory)
Celebration Cheesecake is served at The Cheesecake Factory. (Photo courtesy of The Cheesecake Factory)

The Calabasas-based restaurant chain is offering free slices of cheesecake for pickup and delivery purchases that top $45. Read more.

Recipes: Make both sweet and savory treats for Purim

Blood Orange Cake with Macadamia Nuts is among the sweet treats you can make with nuts or seeds for the Jewish holiday of Purim. (Photo by Yakir Levy)
Blood Orange Cake with Macadamia Nuts is among the sweet treats you can make with nuts or seeds for the Jewish holiday of Purim. (Photo by Yakir Levy)

The Jewish holiday of Purim, which begins March 6, is often celebrating by making dishes with nuts, beans and seeds. Read more.

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