The Eat Index IE: More new restaurants on the way, plus a big change in Redlands

January 13, 2023

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There’s change in the air for 2023, beginning with Citrone Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant that has been a gathering place for special occasions for nearly three decades in Redlands. It plans on a rapid move from its longtime home on Orange Street.

John Plessel knows of several more new and upcoming restaurants. Read about them in his Dine 909 column.

Find out what’s different about the corn dogs at Two Hands, a newish chain that has come to Riverside and Rancho Cucamonga.

Disneyland fans will miss La Brea Bakery, the restaurant at the entrance of the theme park. Find out how and why it suddenly closed.

In chain restaurant news, Chipotle Mexican Grill has made a change in its rewards program that will bring as many as 10 freebies to members. And In-N-Out Burger has announced it will be opening up shop in Tennessee, its eighth state.

Finally, we have recipes for Meyer lemons.

Citrone plans to move into site vacated by Olive & Citrus in Redlands

The owners of the fine-dining restaurant on Orange Street are shooting for a March opening at their new location. Read more.

Dine 909: 12 more Inland Empire restaurants — and a few taprooms — expected to open in 2023

In this photo taken at the end of November 2022, construction crews work to transform the former Chevys Fresh Mex at 4551 Mills Circle, Ontario, into a Norm's Restaurant. (Photo by John Plessel) — In this photo taken at the end of November 2022, construction crews work to transform the former Chevys Fresh Mex at 4551 Mills Circle, Ontario, into a Norm’s Restaurant. (Photo by John Plessel)

Also, Juice It Up! and Ding Tea have opened new locations, and Miguel’s Jr. has brought back pozole for a limited time. Read more.

La Brea Bakery abruptly closes at Downtown Disney after two decades

La Brea Bakery Cafe at Downtown Disney has announced that it is closing, effective Monday, Jan. 9. (Courtesy of Downtown Disney)

The last day of operation for La Brea Bakery at Downtown Disney was Monday, Jan. 9, according to a Facebook post from the company. Read more.

Ever tried Korean corn dogs? Here’s where to find them

A corn dog is topped with rice pups at Two Hands Fresh Corn Dogs in Riverside's Galleria at Tyler. (Photo by Fielding Buck, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) — A corn dog is topped with rice pups at Two Hands Fresh Corn Dogs in Riverside’s Galleria at Tyler. (Photo by Fielding Buck, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Two Hands Fresh Corn Dogs are in the Galleria at Tyler and Haven City Market in Rancho Cucamonga. Read more.

Chipotle Mexican Grill offers freebies in new ‘Freepotle’ program

Chipotle is giving away guacamole as a topping or a side to rewards members in a new “Freepotle” promotion. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

The first giveaway in Chipotle’s new promotion is a side or topping of guacamole. Read more.

In-N-Out Burger announces expansion to Tennessee, its eighth state

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, center, poses with In-N-Out Burger owner and President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, to his right, in Franklin, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 10. In-N-Out announced that it plans to open a corporate office in Tennessee and restaurants in and around Nashville by 2026, marking the company's first expansion east of Texas. (AP Photo/Jonathan Mattise) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, center, poses with In-N-Out Burger owner and President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, to his right, in Franklin, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 10. In-N-Out announced that it plans to open a corporate office in Tennessee and restaurants in and around Nashville by 2026, marking the company’s first expansion east of Texas. (AP Photo/Jonathan Mattise)

In-N-Out will open a regional hub in Franklin, a Nashville suburb, followed by restaurants in 2026. Read more.

Recipes: Here are 3 delicious dishes you can make with Meyer lemons

Meyer lemons, which are a cross between a conventional Eureka lemon and an orange, are great to cook with because of their relative sweetness and lack of acidity. (Photo by Nick Koon)

Use the flavorful fruits to make pasta sauce or a tasty putting, or preserve them in a jar with salt. Read more.

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