About Rancho Cucamonga's Victoria Gardens

Hello There!

Looking for a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a great shake/malt?!!!

Yup, you've found it! Richie's on Route 66/Foothill Blvd in Rancho Cucamonga is your little slice of heaven..oh, that makes me think of a piece of pie?!! :)

YUMM!!!

I digress!

Richie's is a diner that is not only clean, friendly with good, healthy food...it's a destination! It's located on the South side of VICTORIA GARDENS. If you haven't experienced Victoria Gardens yet, you must! You can also find Yard House, Cheesecake Factory, Lucille's and so many other great restaurants!

Richie's is known by many for it's outdoor BBQ ..There is normally something on the grill and although I haven't tried it, it ALWAYS smells appetizing!

They also have daily specials:

AND THERE'S MORE!

So...The next time you're looking for a great coffee shop, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or pit stop that has a little country store in the front (just inside the lobby)...check out RICHIE'S DINER.

Calling all Vegans & Beer Lovers!!!! If you haven't tried The Yard House...there is certainly a large variety of items to try and pick favorites off their menu.

Yard House is a great place to gather with friends, sit back, enjoy and watch life pass you by, literally. You can dine out on the patio overlooking a central courtyard with grass and water fountains (in the Summertime) where Children, teens and Parents all gather. It makes you feel like something bigger than yourself and is a fun time to be surrounded by alot of people, served hot, fresh food and taken care of.

It's really fun to meet there for Happy Hour...their Happy Hour is from 3-6PM, Monday through Friday. The Happy Hour Menu has alot of choices...some favorites are Sliders (two different kinds), Onion Ring Stack, Sushi and there is a multitude of mini pizzas as well. The Happy Hour crowd is diverse...I run into business professionals there as well as clients and personal friends...it's a fun place, one of the most HAPPENING in Rancho Cucamonga, almost all the time. Friday and Saturday Nights is Awesome there if you want somewhere where alot of people are and it's fun!

I haven't always enjoyed everything I eat there...but I haven't tried their Vegan Menu yet! I hear they have THE BEST VEGAN MENU IN TOWN! Their Sliders are good, I love their Salads, Soups, they have an Awesome Assortment of Fish and Seafood Dishes as well as the normal Chicken and Beef. They also have some Asian Themed Dishes so it's really got a large menu.

Also, I have had THE BEST PIECE OF ONO (fish) there...that tasted like Filet Minon...and is seasonal, so if you see it on the menu, that would be my top recommendation. Pricing is moderate and the service is great!

If you are a fan of The Cheesecake Factory, then you will be happy to know there is one in Rancho Cucamonga! As a matter of fact, it's at Victoria Gardens, which is another great venue to spend an hour, or the day at....there are many stores, restaurants and attractions.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of my favorite places to visit when I want a large variety and something clever, that feels home-cooked or exotic (miracle they can accomplish both in one place!), or where I am meeting a client to discuss our transaction.

I'm not really sure what time is my favorite time to go to The Cheesecake Factory, but I hear they have a delicious Brunch, every Sunday from 10AM - 2PM...if you go or have been, please let me know what you think?

The Cheesecake Factory is also a great place for a mixer...and they have a great Happy Hour, weekdays from 4PM - 6PM. My favorite dish at their Happy Hour is their Appetizer that is the Avocado Eggrolls...if you like Avocados, you may want to try this.

I love just going for Happy Hour, or dessert, or for a business luncheon with an associate. Their staff is friendly, quick and the food is served fresh and warm...or cold if it's a dessert!

Try it, You'll Like it!

When was the last time you took a break? Maybe it was when you were reading the magazine last night? Or watching TV? Maybe you got to workout? However you make "your time"...it's important to remember to do that. How often do we forget that in order to take care of another person, like our clients, we have to be taken care of? Or maybe it's just we can't seem to squeeze in the time to do it?

This morning, I've been up for over 2 hours and still haven't gotten out on my morning walk...which I love and haven't gotten to do in a long time for reasons previously mentioned. It will be nice to get my athletic shoes on, hoodie and sunglasses and hit the streets...Buy a newspaper, get a coffee...write in my journal...

IT'S A GOOD LIFE, Make it a Great Day!!! (quote by Sheila Elgart)

Did you know that Victoria Garden's Paul A. Biane Library in Rancho Cucamonga Now Offers Passport Services?

The Paul A. Biane Public Library has now started accepting passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.

U.S. citizens can apply for their passports Monday - Thursday from 11:00am to 7:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Library in Victoria Gardens. Photo services are also offered and are by appointment only.

For appointments and further information regarding your passport questions, please call 477-2720 x5087 or email the Passport Desk at passports@CityofRC.us

Passport forms, passport fees, information on how to apply and more can also be found on the Department of State's official website for passport and travel information, www.travel.state.gov.