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The arrival of Cinco de Mayo and the opening of the LA County Fair on Friday indicate that there will be a great deal of excellent eating in the Inland Empire this weekend.

Unfortunately, John Plessel reports a number of restaurant closures in his Dine 909 column, however he also notes an opening and some special occasions at breweries and dining establishments.

Disneyland expert Brady McDonald has dining news at the Anaheim resort, consisting of spacey treats for "Star Wars" month.

In junk food news, Wendy's chili is concerning supermarket.

We have cookie recipes for Mother's Day and a look inside Miranda Lambert's new cookbook.

Cinco de Mayo 2023: Tacos, beer, margaritas and discount rates

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is set to close Saturday, May 6, 2023. The longtime Mexican food drive-thru opened in 1963.( Photo by John Plessel, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG). The longtime Mexican drive-thru on Base Line opened in 1963. Learn more. Disneyland hot chicken stand rejects the heat, simplifies the menu. Clyde's Hot

Chicken at Downtown Disney.( Disneyland ). The Clyde's Hot Chicken food cart near the Disneyland Monorail stationin Downtown Disney serves boneless fried chicken on a stick. Find out more. Disneyland starts Star Wars Month with trips, food and film nights. Darth by Chocolate will be offered in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park throughout Star Wars Month in 2023.( Photo by David Nguyen, Disneyland Resort). Food and beverageproducts motivated by the cinematic galaxy far, far are offered in Galaxy's Edge. Read more. Wendy's' cherished' chili to be offered in supermarket cans this spring. Wendy's Chili.
Wendy's famous homestyle chili will be concerning supermarket aisles later this spring. Read more. Dishes: Bake these cookies to provide as gifts on Mother's Day. The key to this dish for Honey Peanut Cookies is to use honey-roasted peanuts, chopped however not ground.( Photo by Cathy Thomas). Provide Mom the gift of love with homemade Honey Peanut Cookies, Ginger Cookies or Salted Shortbread. Read more. Miranda Lambert shares household recipes and
history in new cookbook. FILE-- Miranda Lambert performs "Geraldene" throughout the 56th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Lambert launched a cookbook on Tuesday titled, "Y' all Eat?: Welcome to the Pretty B * tchin 'Kitchen."( AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File ). Country music star Miranda Lambert is dishing on the recipes from her friends and family in East Texas. Her brand-new cookbook is called "Y' All Eat Yet?" and is equal parts Lambert's family memoir, a guide to Texas-style entertaining and church dinner cookbook. Learn more. Quick Fix: Tortilla removes a vibrant addition to taco salad. Taco Salad. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS). Here's a brand-new take on one of America's popular Tex-Mex dishes: the taco salad. It has the tastes of a handheld taco however with a brand-new twist. Read more.