The Eat Index IE: Where to get coffee and cocktails, plus unforeseen tacos

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Commuters who still may be struggling with the time modification got an increase from Dutch Bros this weekend. The extremely caffeinated coffee chain has three new drive-thrus near the 10 and 210 highways. John Plessel has the details and a lot more in his Dine 909 column.

We have a guide for navigating the speakeasies of Southern California if your drinks of choice are special mixed drinks.

In chain news, WaBa Grill, understood for its rice bowls, is evaluating tacos in Corona and numerous areas in San Bernardino County. Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving a peppery brand-new Chicken al Pastor. And Shake Shack's long-awaited Inland area is open in Victoria Gardens.

Upscale comfort food dining establishment Great Maple is concerning the Disneyland resort.

Finally, we have some St. Patrick's Day concepts for you.

The Dutch Bros Coffee at 17010 South Highland Ave. in Fontana is set to open Wednesday, March 15, 2023. 2 other places have opened recently in neighboring Rialto.
Two Rialto locations are open and a Fontana place is opening today. Learn more.

The secrets of Southern California speakeasies: How to find one, how to get in.
Spencer Szczygiel, executive director of Temecula Valley Winery Management, beings in the Thompson & & Twain Prospecting Co. in Old Town Temecula on Monday. The surprise bar, "speakeasy," is located behind saloon doors within the Crush & & Brew dining establishment and is decorated with a 1850s era frontier saloon style. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG).
Concealed bars, some with secret passages, are serving up great times and cocktails to those in the understand. Some are hiding in Temecula, Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga. Learn more.

WaBa Grill is testing tacos; here's where to get them.
WaBa Grill is checking tacos at 14 areas in Southern California. (Photo thanks to WaBa Grill).
The Anaheim Hills-based chain is using them with choice of meat and a slaw topping. Read more.

Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces Chicken al Pastor.
Chipotle Mexican Grill will present Chicken al Pastor on March 14. (Photo thanks to Chipotle Mexican Grill).
The Newport Beach-based chain is using complimentary shipment on the brand-new chicken taste through its app or website. Read more.

Take a look at the Inland Empire's first Shake Shack.
The Inland Empire's first Shake Shack opened in Victoria Gardens on Monday, March 13, 2023, the opening group and managers cut the ribbon in celebration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG).
The new burger restaurant drew a crowd to Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga on Monday. Read more.

Fried chicken and doughnuts dining establishment coming to Disneyland's Pixar hotel this summer season.
Fried Chicken and Maple Bacon Donuts at Great Maple dining establishment. (Great Maple).
Excellent Maple dining establishment will open at the Pixar Place Hotel rethemed with areas committed to The Incredibles, Toy Story, Inside Out and Finding Nemo. Learn more.

Seeing green: Krispy Kreme debuts St. Patrick's Day doughnuts, announces giveaway.
Krispy Kreme St. Patrick's Day ‘‘ Good as Gold' Doughnuts. (Krispy Kreme Donuts/TNS).
The doughnut chain revealed the release of 4 new "gold-themed" doughnuts and the return of its green O'riginal Glazed Doughnut, with a chance to get one totally free. Find out more.

Recipe: A shepherd's pie perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
Shepherd's Pie. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS).
Shepherd's pie has a savory meat filling topped with mashed potatoes and cheese, and is typically made with lamb or ground lamb. It can likewise be made with ground beef and then called home pie. Find out more.

Recipes: Here are 3 meals you can make with quinoa.
This breakfast bowl tops strawberries and kiwis with a crunch quinoa topping. (Photo by Curt Norris).
Utilize the crispy, nutty seed to make Toasted Quinoa, Corn, and Avocado Salad, a quinoa bowl with sweet potatoes or a breakfast bowl with strawberries and kiwis. Learn more.