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Celebrations are big this week. Check out the Inland Empire Brewers Guild craft beer fest in John Plessel's Dine 909. Also, see what popups are at the Coachella Valley Music & & Arts Festival this weekend and what's concerning the Stagecoach Country Music Festival after that.

New companies consist of the Overland Bar at Redlands' historical Santa Fe Depot. And see what the City of Riverside is doing to encourage outdoor dining.

In junk food news, McDonald's is attempting to catch your attention with its unique sauce, cold brews and customized recipes for its burgers. Del Taco has a new lineup of $5 worth meals.

And while we're talking about conserving money, a brand-new book has tips for feeding a household financially.

Dine 909: Inland Empire Brewers Guild craft beer fest go back to Riverside
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The business is a culmination of a six-year dream to develop a bar unlike any other in Redlands. Learn more.

Riverside's Sidewalk Café Program helps outdoor dining continue.
Jessica McCawley, Retro Taco general manager, mixes a sugar cookie cocktail for a visitor on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the dining establishment in Riverside. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG).
The city's Sidewalk Café Program means to make it easy for local dining establishments to offer outdoor dining for clients. Read more.

Coachella 2023: The culinary lineup has fast bites and meals from Michelin-starred dining establishments.
The Godzilla canine from Sumo Dog the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Sunday, April 16, 2023. (Photo by David Brendan Hall, Contributing Photographer).
The festival partners with a few of the most popular restaurants and a lot of popular chefs to offer beautiful eats for fans during both weekends of the celebration Read more.

Stagecoach 2023: Guy Fieri's barbecue, sushi and great deals of beverages on the menu.
Guy Fieri speaks onstage during the 2022 Stagecoach Festival at the Empire Polo Field in Indio. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Stagecoach).
The TV character has ended up being a component at the yearly Indio event, however he will not be the only celebrity chef as the festival offers a new, high-end dining experience. Learn more.

How to get McDonald's special sauce for Big Macs in dipping cups.
McDonald's will be packaging its unique sauce for dipping fries, or anything else, for a limited time starting April 27. (Photo thanks to McDonald's).
The junk food giant states the dressing cups will enable guests to dip anything french fries or anything else, but there's just one method to get them. Read more.

McDonald's tests cold brew in Southern California and goes huge with Big Mac sauce.
McDonald's is evaluating cold brew in 600 dining establishments in between San Diego and Ventura counties. (Photo thanks to McDonald's).
The fast food giant is tweaking in the method makes its burgers, including the Big Mac. Learn more.

Here are the $5 meals you can get at Del Taco.
Del Taco's $5 Del's Deal Value Meals consist of a Crispy Chicken Taco with a Snack Queso Quesadilla, small order of french fries and a small beverage. (Photo thanks to Del Taco).
The Orange County chain has actually included new value combos to its menu for a minimal time. Find out more.

Chef shares pointers on how to feed a household of 5 for less in ‘‘ Break Bread on a Budget'.
" Break Bread on a Budget," by Lexy Rogers. (Simon & & Schuster/TNS).
Lexy Rogers, a private chef, Air Force wife and mother of 3, hopes to teach individuals how to facilitate, soulful meals with her launching cookbook. Learn more.