Diningout 9 10 17 by High Desert Media Group

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

DINING OUT

SENSATIONAL

SIZZLE

Los Domingos thrives on family and fantastic food Page 8

Wood Grill Buffet’s ribs rock! Page 11

Ninja Sushi keeps ‘rolling’ along Page 16

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From the editor’s desk

f you’re like me, you like good food, but you also like value. That’s what keeps me coming back to some of my favorite restaurants. They’re consistently good, delivering quality food that rarely varies in taste or quantity. But they’re also reasonably priced, so they’re not going to blow up anybody’s budget if you take your wife or family out to eat. Finding the right price has to be one of the toughest jobs for a restaurant owner. If you have the best food in the world, but you price it just a little too high, you’re not going to get customers to stick with you. That’s why daily deals can be a good way to introduce customers to your eatery and convince them to come back again and again. I’m particularly pleased that most of the restaurants in Dining Out have specials that will save you some money and also let you sample some of their dishes. It makes good business sense. Many of the restaurants who advertise in Dining Out also have Happy Hour specials, so you can relax and enjoy a drink or appetizer at a significant discount during specific hours. I hope you’ll take advantage of these specials and work your way around the High Desert sampling the food and drink at these establishments. There’s a lot of great food out there. I hope you’ll try some of it. — Steve Hunt

DINING OUT From the editor’s desk �� 2 Weekly specials �� 3 Happy Hour specials �� 4 Where to dine �� 5 Ladies’ Night Out �� 6 Tortillas throughout history �� 7 Los Domingos �� 8 Food in photos �� 10 Wood Grill Buffet �� 11 Food in photos �� 12 Restaurant grades �� 14 Ninja Sushi �� 16 Dining Out is published by the Victor Valley Daily Press, 13891 Park Ave., Victorville, CA 92392. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.

Editor Steve Hunt Advertising Director Angie Callahan Advertising Manager Lisa Woodhart Contributing writers Kathy Young Martial Haprov Steve Hunt Contributing photographers James Quigg, Janice Osborn, Kathy Young, Lisa Woodhart Cover and page design Ivan Hundric Copy editing Steve Hunt

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Thursday

Trio Combo Meal Turkey Burger

Friday

Fries Flourless Cake

Saturday

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll

Monday: Half off sprinkles Tuesday: $1 French macarons Wednesday: Buy 1, get 1 Daily Deals Buy one specialty roll, get half off, jumbo cupcakes second roll 50 percent off (with coupon in this publication only!) Burgerim

Baconballs Cupcakery Daily Deals

Daily Deals Monday

Merguez Burger in a combo meal or a la carte Marshmallow Dream

Salmon Burger Chicken Strips Chicken Sandwich Salads

Sunday

Salmon Burger Chicken Strips Chicken Sandwich Salads

Cross Eyed Cow Pizza Daily Deals

Apple Valley and Barstow

Daily Deals

Monday through Sunday: Buy one medium pizza, get the second 2-topping medium pizza for $7.99

Taco Tuesday (Apple Valley only): $2 full-size tacos Wednesday: half-priced Di Napoli’s margaritas, 3 to 8 p.m. W Spoons Buffet Firehouse S u n d a y : Champagne Daily Deals (cannot be Daily Deals brunch, all you can eat, 9 a.m. Monday through Sunday: to 2:30 p.m. ($13.95 adults, combined with any other offers) Lunch specials — Mini pizza, $7.95 kids) Monday: 2 regular adult 2 toppings with soup or salad price, get 1 kid (3-7) free or $11.95 or half sandwich with Mile High Cafe (8-11) half price soup or salad $10.95 Daily Deals Tuesday: Military extra Monday through Sunday: 10% off with Military ID. El Salvador Del Daily breakfast and lunch Wednesday: Senior 65+ Mundo specials extra 10% off Thursday: Buy 4 regular Daily Deals priced adult buffets, get 1 adult Wednesday Ninja Sushi free Pupusa $1.99 all day Daily Deals Friday: Buy 9 regular Monday through Sunday: priced adult buffets, get 1 adult All sushi and rolls 50 percent free Firehouse Subs off (all day) Daily Deals Wednesday: Kids eat for Wood Grill Buffet 99 cents

Idle Spurs Daily Deals

Tu e s d a y t h r o u g h Sunday: Daily dinner specials

Los Domingos

Shakey’s Pizza Daily Deals Monday - All Day

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DAILY SPECIALS

Wednesday

Wagyu Beef Burger Chicken Wings

Monday through Friday: 2 slices with 2 toppings and a drink for $6.95

Daily Deals

Taco Tuesday: after 4 p.m. 15” large one-topping thin Wednesday: Wing Night crust pizza for $9.99 with the after 4 p.m. purchase of a pitcher of beer Friday: Seafood Night after 4 p.m. or 4 soft drinks.

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Tuesday

Trio Combo Meal Turkey Burger

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Monday Night 5 p.m. – close: 9” small one-topping thin crust pizza with 6 wings for $12.99

Happy Hour

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

Monday through Sunday: 2 to 5 p.m. Any small sub + chips + small drink $5.99

Idle Spurs Happy Hour

Tu e s d a y t h r o u g h Sunday: 4 to 6 p.m., drink specials

Los Domingos Apple Valley and Barstow

Happy Hour

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll Happy Hour

Di Napoli’s Firehouse Happy Hour

20 percent off on teriyaki Monday through bowls and specialty rolls from Sunday: 3 p.m. to close: $5 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily (with coupon from this publication Well Drinks, $1 off Wine, $1 only!) off Beer

Monday, 3 to 7 p.m.: Drink specials Tuesday, 3 to 7 p.m.: Drink specials Wednesday, 8 p.m. to midnight: Karaoke (Apple Valley only) and drink specials Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.: Drink specials Friday, 8 p.m. to mid-

The Salmon Roll from Ninja Sushi. Kathy Young, Dining Out night: Karaoke (Apple Valley Ninja Sushi Only) and drink specials Happy Hour Saturday, 8 p.m. to Monday through midnight: Live band Sunday: Large beer 2 for $7, small beer 2 for $3.50, small Sake 99 cents, Sake Mile High Cafe Bomb 99 cents (with $10 minimum food order) Happy Hour Taco Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m.: $2 tacos, $2 enchiladas, beer specials

Shakey’s Pizza Happy Hour

Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.: Under $5 menu Mojo Potatoes ½ order $.99, Cheesy Garlic Bread ½ order $2.49, Pepperoni Pizza Twists 4 twists $2.99, Boneless Chicken Wings w/ choice of dipping sauce $4.99, Small 9” Pizza one topping, thin crust $4.99 Pint $2.99, 22oz Super Mug-$3.99, Lime-A-Rita or Straw-ber-Rita $3.99

Wood Grill Buffet Happy Hour Monday through Friday: 2 to 4 p.m. Senior Happy Hour, $8.99

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SYMBOL KEY B

Breakfast

Brunch

Catering

Dinner

Happy Hour

Online Ordering

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Serves Alcohol

Idle Spurs Steakhouse 690 Old Highway 58, Barstow 760-256-8888

WHERE TO DINE

Mile High Cafe

8832 Orange St., Hesperia 760-947-8844

Wood Grill Buffet

14135 Main St., Hesperia 760-981-4418

B AMERICAN

Apollo Burger 14950 7th St., Victorville 760-245-4900

Burgerim

The Mall of Victor Valley, 14400 Bear Valley Road, #701, Victorville 760-243-4494 www.burgerim.com

D C

D C A

W Spoons Buffet

14689 Valley Center Drive, #C, Victorville 760-241-0900

Ninja Sushi puts a creative spin on traditional Japanese sushi rolls with this Teriyaki Chicken Roll. Kathy Young Dining Out

D C

DESSERTS

Baconballs Cupcakery 10326 E Ave., Hesperia 760-881-9956

HEALTHY

Ninja Poki Yaki

17878 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-646-9966

D C ITALIAN

Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

19242 National Trails Highway, Oro Grande 760-241-1987 www.crosseyedcowpizza. com/

D C

Di Napoli’s Firehouse

17856 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-242-5802 www.dinapolisfirehouse.com

D C H

Shakey’s Pizza

14120 Bear valley Rd., Suite 103, Victorville 760-952-0010 www.shakeys.com

D C A

H O

JAPANESE A1 Grill, Teriyaki & Roll 15061 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia 760-949-8900 www.a1grill.com

D C Ninja Sushi

15850 Apple Valley Road, #116, Apple Valley 760-242-3913

D C

MEXICAN

Los Domingos

17790 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-946-5344 www.losdomingosapplevalley. com

D C A

SUBS & SALADS Firehouse Subs

13325 Main St., Suite 108, Hesperia 760-983-5512 www.firehousesubs.com

D C

SALVADORIAN

El Salvador Del Mundo

15329 Palmdale Road, Suite J, Victorville 760-241-8308

D C

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Six reasons why you should not skip ladies’ night out

reat friends stand by us through situations thick or thin, and may be the first ones we turn to for some extra support. But friends are good for more than honestly assessing wardrobe choices or picking you up in a rainstorm when your car breaks down on the side of the road. According to the Mayo Clinic, friends

can be beneficial to your health. Good friends can increase your sense of purpose and boost your happiness. They’re also available to help you cope with trauma or tragedy and might just give you the push you need to change unhealthy lifestyle habits. Women who have close girlfriends may find that ladies’ night out is the

ideal way to reconnect and find the time to let loose and have fun. When done responsibly, a ladies’ night out can make for the perfect evening. And while you might be pressed for time and tempted to skip a night out on the town with your girlfriends, the following are just a few reasons why you should keep those plans. 1) Cut down on stress. Laughing and talking with friends can dramatically cut down on stress. A landmark UCLA study conducted in 2002 concluded that girlfriends are stress-busters for women and have an impact on their overall mood. Oxytocin, a mood-elevating hormone, is released when women are around their

friends, increasing feelings of euphoria. Considering stress can take its toll on physical and mental health, enjoying an evening out with friends can be a fun and simple way to combat stress. 2) Let it all hang out. Ladies’ night out allows women to put their cards on the table whether they’re discussing mundane fashion trends or looking for some heartfelt advice. Chances are your friends will not judge you, and you won’t have to bite your tongue like you might have to when sharing your concerns with other people. 3) Connect with other adults. Parents of young children may appreciate ladies’ night out for the chance to get out of the

house. You also may enjoy conversations that do not focus on school or kids. Ladies’ night out is also a great opportunity to enjoy a meal, drink and/or movie without being interrupted by little ones. 4) Ladies’ night out can help you keep in touch with yourself. According to Irene S. Levine, Ph.D., creator of The Friendship Blog and author of “Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Break-Up With Your Best Friend,” other women shape you as a person. Female friends provide virtual mirrors that allow you to see who you are and who you want to become. Maintaining that connection to yourself can be just as important as staying connected with your

friends. 5) Enjoy a chance to catch up in person. Many people now do the bulk of their communicating via texting or email. Ladies’ night out presents an opportunity to converse face-to-face. That means not having to exert energy trying to infer tone or meaning behind emails or wondering if those emoticons are masking something unsaid. 6) Have some fun. One of the key benefits of going out with girlfriends is that you’ll have your partners in crime ready to join you for a night of unbridled fun. Karaoke, dancing or crowd-watching is even better when you have friends backing you up.

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ortillas are a staple of Latin cooking and have been for quite some time, dating as far back as 10,000 BC. Tortillas were prominent during the time of the Aztecs, the dominant people in the area of Mesoamerica, which would be later known as Mexico. The name tortilla can be traced to Spanish explorers who reached the highlands of Mexico in the sixteenth century looking for gold and land. These explorers discovered a wealth of new foods, such as chocolate, peanuts, vanilla, beans, squash, avocados, coconuts, corn, tomatoes, and, of course, tortillas. The word tortilla comes from the Spanish word torta, meaning round cake. Tortillas arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cakes but

flatbreads made from corn or flour. The original method of preparing tortillas involved kneading a cornmeal dough, called masa, on a stone called a metate.

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Makes 12 tortillas

2 cups masa harina 1 1/4 cups of warm water (this may vary depending on air humidity and other conditions) 2 pieces of round plastic cut out from a bag (freezer bags are ideal for this purpose) Use a wooden bowl to combine the masa harina and water. Mix well until the water is absorbed evenly and the dough forms a ball. You are looking for a soft dough consistency; it should not stick to your hands. If it does, add a little more masa harina. If it looks dry, breakable or crumbly, add more water. Cover with a moist towel to prevent the dough from drying.

Preheat a griddle or heavy skillet over a medium flame. This has to be ready when you start pressing the tortillas. Using a tortilla press or a heavy dish, place a ball of the dough about 1 1/2 inches in diameter between the two plastic pieces and press to form a 6-inch round tortilla. Open the tortilla press or remove the heavy dish, if using, to press the tortillas and peel the top plastic off. If the pressed tortilla has an uneven edge, then the dough is too dry and you will need to add a little water and mix well. Lift the plastic with the pressed tortilla, place the dough in your hand closer to your fingers and carefully

peel the plastic off the dough. If the dough doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come off easily, then the dough could be a little too wet. Add some more masa harina to the dough mix again until it becomes easier to handle. Place the tortilla on the griddle and cook for 45 seconds. The edge will begin to dry out. Turn over and continue to cook for 1 minute until brown patches form. Turn over again and cook for another 15 seconds. The cooking time is about 2 minutes. Cook until the tortilla begins to puff. Tap the tortilla lightly with your fingertips to allow even puffing. Wrap with a napkin or clean towel and serve.

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Lots of love at Los Domingos Apple Valley restaurant is known for its tasty fajitas and friendly feel

By Martial Haprov For Dining Out

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Los Domingos, in Apple Valley and Barstow, is known for its amazing fajitas. James Quigg, Dining Out

PPLE VALLEY — Customer loyalty and a reputable environment can help a business not only survive, but thrive. This is the case at Los Domingos Restaurant, where a menu full of variety, a friendly staff and an atmosphere built by and for family is tantamount to success. Claude Atalla co-owns and runs Los Domingos with his brother, Maxim. Los Domingos also has a location of the same name in Barstow. Atalla says it’s the restaurant’s reputation that brings in scores of regular and returning customers and all sorts of first-time diners every day. “People come in and they immediately feel like family,” Atalla told Dining Out recently. “We do get new people in here on a daily basis, and we have many who have been really loyal from the beginning. “If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have made it in this location.” This Apple Valley location opened in October 2007 — just as the national economy was headed for a near-collapse — and is still standing a decade later, proof of the reputation Atalla touts proudly. Part of Los Domingos’ reputation, naturally, is its food. “Our variety is pretty good,” Atalla says, noting the menu’s pages feature

a lot of seafood, several varieties of steaks “from porterhouse to ribeye,” burgers and all of the dishes one might expect at a casual local Mexican restaurant. “We have just about everything on our menu that somebody could want.” He mentions their steaks again, primarily the ribeye, which is “a choice cut that’s better than some of the steakhouses (in the High Desert), especially for a Mexican restaurant.” A notable specialty at Los Domingos is the variety of fajitas, which are popular among customers as they’re seasoned with a seven-spice blend mixed in-house. “Our seasoning really sets us apart,” Atalla says. The Los Domingos Fajitas, a signature dish which features a mix of steak, chicken and shrimp, is a particular favorite among regulars and new customers. If fajitas on any day of the week isn’t enough, the restaurant offers Taco Tuesday every week, “a really busy day for us,” Atalla says, with full-size tacos with shredded beef, ground beef or chicken. On Wednesdays, Los Domingos offers half-price margaritas, in addition to happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through F r i d ay. H a p py h o u r includes 25 percent off non-seafood appetizers in the bar only. We d n e s d a y s a n d Fridays are highlighted by karaoke at the restau-

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rant. The Wednesday sessions start at 7 p.m and are geared for the whole family with “plenty of kids coming to sing their hearts out,” Atalla said. Karaoke on Friday begins at 8 p.m.

They have live bands playing classic rock music from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays. On Sundays, the restaurant offers its champagne brunch from 9 to 2:30 p.m. with many of the menu favorites and

restaurant specialties. And as the NFL season begins this week, Atalla says Los Domingos’ 10 TVs will be showing all the games with the NFL Ticket. For late games on Sunday (after brunch

has ended) and Monday and Thursday games, the restaurant’s bar will offer special prices on beer. T h e A p p l e Va l l ey restaurant has a small banquet room available for special events and

meetings and also offers catering. L o s D o m i n go s i n Apple Valley is located at 17790 Wika Road, just off Highway 18 near Apple Valley Road. For more information, visit www.los-

domingosapplevalley.com or call 760-946-5344. For information on the Barstow location, including hours, specials, menu and more, visit www.losdomingos.com or call 760256-1381.

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Los Domingos offers delicious margaritas and a wide variety of other drinks from its bar. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Sunday, September 10, 2017 Shrimp fajitas are among the sizzling sensations awaiting diners at Los Domingos in Apple Valley and Barstow. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Hesperia restaurant has something for everyone, every day of the week By Kathy Young Dining Out

ou can enjoy a great many fabulous dishes at Hesperia’s Wood Grill Buffet seven days a week, everything from salads and appetizers to “blow you away” desserts plus a complete selection of “main course” items in between. And on the weekends, Wood Grill Buffet serves breakfast. Whether you classify yourself as one who loves everything edible or brag about possessing a “discerning palate,” you are sure to find more than enough delicious dishes to try at Wood Grill Buffet. The chefs and waitstaff are there to make you happy, and that factors in, as well. So, what’s the best thing to try first? According to Assistant General Manager Jose Cortes, the hands down “diners choice” favorites are Wood Grill’s steaks and their pot roast. Each steak is cooked to order, and the pot roast is tender and perfect. In our book, however, nothing beats Wood Grill’s delicious racks of smoked barbecued ribs, which are nothing short of mouthwatering. To be honest, ribs are not something this writer has ever been tempted to fix because there are so many ways to cook them — on the grill “low and slow” for several hours or slathered in barbecue sauce and browned 5 minutes on each side with that slight “char” that ribs fans find an absolute “must” — but the moist and meaty ribs from Wood Grill Buffet satisfy every time. Is there a ribs aficionado in your dinner party? Take them to Wood Grill Buffet and show them the ribs. Let them see the grill marks and savor the wonderful smoked barbecue smell. Then let them eat their fill, and we guarantee they will walk away happy. Regardless of your own preferences, stop by Wood Grill Buffet, 14135 Main St. in Hesperia. They are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Visit www.woodgrillbuffethesperia.com or call 760-981-4418 for more information.

Wood Grill Buffet offers a sensational selection of food daily, including barbecued ribs. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Wood Grill Buffet’s kitchen serves outstanding ribs

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Sunday, September 10, 2017 Peter An’s ‘Signature Roll’ with Spring Mix, Cajun-seared salmon, cucumber and more. Kathy Young, Dining Out

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Sushi as art at Ninja Sushi in Apple Valley. Kathy Young, Dining Out

GRADES

(All grades provided by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health and represent the latest grade given. A=90100, B=80-89, C=70-79. To view restaurant grades for yourself, visit www.sbcounty.gov/dph/ehsportal/Facilities/Food)

Adelanto

Adelanto Market ��93 Adelanto Senior Nutrition ��100 Adelita’s Tamales Mexican Food ��90 American Legion Post 229 ��94 Bargains R Us ��99 Baskin-Robbins ��90 Bellagio Club ��100 Bravo Burgers #6 ��83 Carl’s Junior #39 ��91 Circle K #8644 ��91 Columbia Middle School ��100 Crisp Crust Pizza ��96 Del Taco #1000 ��93 Denny’s Restaurant #7840 ��94 Express Bakery ��90 Fat Boyz Grill ��93 Fresh Wok Chinese Fast Food ��90 JDS Fast Food ��93 KFC/Long John Silvers ��91 La Fiesta Pizza ��99 La Pizza Loca #1 ��91 Lee’s Donuts ��97 Little Caesar’s Pizza ��90 Migulelito’s Mexican Food ��90 Panaderia Azteca ��99 Raul’s Mexican Food ��94 Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill #220 ��94 Saul’s Produce ��99 Saul’s Restaurant ��92 Starbuck’s Coffee #10429 ��96 Subway #39979 ��93 Thai Siam Restaurant ��90 The Flame Broiler ��91 VFW Post 94-10 ��92

Hesperia

Casa Delicias ��94 Desert Barn Brewery ��98 El Torito ��100 Five Guys Burger & Fries ��100 Hesperia Golf & Country Club ��100 Hesperia Pizza Factory �� 91 Jeff’s French Dips & Subs ��95

Juliano’s Italian Restaurant ��98 Thai-Lotus Restaurant ��94 Whiskey Barrel ��93 Yogurtland ��95 A1 Grill, Teriyaki & Roll ��90 Arby’s ��96 Baconballs Cupcakery ��100 Baker’s Burgers (Main St.) ��97 Baskin-Robbins (Main St.) ��100 Burger King (Main St.) ��94 Burger King (Mariposa Road) ��93 Cancun Mexican & Seafood Restaurant �94 Carl’s Junior (Main St.) ��95 Carl’s Junior (Bear Valley Road) ��100 Casa Jimenez ��97 China Palace ��97 SEE GRADES 15

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Barstow

Barstow Community Hospital ��100 Barstow Senior Nutrition ��98 Barstow Station Ice Cream ��95 Barstow Station Subway ��92 Barstow Station McDonald’s ��92 Casa Jimenez ��94 Slash X Ranch Cafe ��97 Subway and Jumpin’ Juice & Java ��98 Viking Grill ��98 Alberto Mexican Food ��80 Amigos Mexican Restaurant ��96 Ample Korean Restaurant ��98 Arby’s ��99 Ate 8 ��97 Black Bear Diner ��93 Burger King (Main Street) ��98 Burger King (Montara) ��97 Canton Restaurant ��92 Carl’s Junior (Main St) ��96 Carl’s Junior (Lenwood) ��93 Chili’s Grill & Bar ��97 China Town Buffet ��93 Chipotle Mexican Grill ��93 Dae Ho Restaurant ��96 Del Taco #1 ��98 Del Taco #2 ��98

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Juice It Up ��90 Yogurtland ��90 Apple Valley Arco AMPM ��97 Apple Valley Golf Operations ��95 Apple Valley Moose Lodge ��93 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar ��95 Ashwood Golf Course Snack Bar ��96 Baskin-Robbins ��97 Carl’s Junior #165 ��97 China Wok ��95 Del Taco #1007 ��91 El Pollo Loco #3715 ��97 Golden Chopstix ��97 Historic Apple Valley Inn ��96 Jack in the Box #5400 ��94 Jimmy Johns ��98 KFC Apple Valley ��97 Linko Sushi ��96 Ninja Sushi ��90 Papa John’s Pizza ��93 Pieology Pizzeria ��98 The Pizza Factory ��96 Spirit River Cafe ��97 Starbucks Coffee #9873 ��97 Subway #38118 ��96 Taco Bell #28214 ��98 The Galley ��98 Wienerschnitzel #768 ��95 3D’s Bakery ��94

Del Taco #201 (Lenwood) ��90 Denny’s (Fisher) ��92 Denny’s (Lenwood) ��94 Denny’s (Main St) ��97 Desert Manna Ministries ��97 Diamond’s Pizza ��92 DiNapoli’s Firehouse ��99 Domino’s (Main St) ��100 Dunkin Donuts ��97

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Chipotle Mexican Grill ��100 Ciceros Pizzeria ��99 Corral Family Restaurant ��90 Country Kitchen Restaurant ��93 Domino’s (Main St.) ��97 Don Garcia Mexican Restaurant ��96 El Charro ��96 El Pollo Loco (Main St.) ��96 Fina’s Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant ��92 Firehouse Subs ��95 Fresh Wok ��95 Fujisan Sushi ��96 Gloria’s Kountry Kitchen ��94 Golden Corral .Buffet ��93 Habit Burger Grill ��96

Victorville Shakey’s (Bear Valley Road) ��98 33 Degree Frozen Yogurt ��98 Adelita’s Restaurant ��93 Ala AlDeen Restaurant ��91 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar ��97 Arby’s (La Paz) ��94

D’Vine Wine Bar ��98 Del Taco (Palmdale Road) ��96 Del Taco (7th Street) ��91 Del Taco (Hesperia Road) ��100 Denny’s (Valley Center) ��96 Diamond Panda ��90 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit ��92 Domino’s (Palmdale Road) ��93 Don Bento’s Mexican Food ��98 Donut Inn ��90 Down Home Grill ��90 Edible Arrangements ��97 El Charro Oaxaca ��97 El Parrandaro Family Restaurant ��94 El Pescador Seafood & Mexican Grill ��94 El Tio Pepe ��97 Farmer Boys (Hesperia Road) ��95 Farmer Boys (Bear Valley Road) ��90 Farmer Boys (Roy Rogers) ��93 Fatburgers ��90 F&D Buffet ��96 Fratelli’s Pizzeria ��94 Freddy’s Steakburgers ��90 Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant ��90 Goody’s Family Restaurant ��95 Gridiron Pizza ��96 Good Fellas Grill ��93

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Arby’s (Bear Valley Road) ��94 Archibald’s Drive-Thru ��92 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill ��91 Baja Taco ��94 Baker’s Burgers (7th Street) ��97 Baskin-Robbins ��92 Bob’s Cajun Boil ��96 Bosco’s Diner ��90 Broken Saddle Saloon & Steakhouse ��94 Brooklyn Italian Pizza & Pasta ��91 Burger King (Outer 7th) ��94 Burger King (Hesperia Road) ��96 Burger King (Bear Valley Road) ��92 Burger King (Palmdale Road) ��94 Burgerim ��91 Cafe 154 ��90 Carino’s Italian ��92 Carl’s Junior (7th Street) ��96 Carl’s Junior (Bear Valley Road) ��98 Charley’s Philly Steak ��91 Chateau Chang ��96 Chili’s Grill & Bar ��95 Chipotle Mexican Grill ��97 Chuck E Cheese’s ��96 Church’s Chicken (Palmdale Road) ��90 Cordova’s Bakery ��99 Costco ��100

Golden Chopstix ��97 Golden Gate Restaurant ��91 Hanabi Sushi ��95 Holland Burger Cafe ��95 House of Joy ��95 Itchy Foot Island Deli ��90 Juan Pollo ��98 Shakey’s ��98 Note: Not all restaurants in the High Desert are listed due to space limitations. This list will be updated periodically.

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Sunday, September 10, 2017 The Fire Cracker roll from Ninja Sushi features spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado and jalapenos. Kathy Young, Dining Out

Ninja Sushi puts a new spin on every roll Apple Valley restaurant quickly becoming famous for its rolls and Daily Deals By Kathy Young Dining Out

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eter An and his Ninja Sushi restaurant in Apple Valley are becoming famous these days. Ninja Sushi is a very popular place because of Peter’s creative approach to the sushi rolls and other dishes that highlight his menu. Ninja Sushi was voted a Best of the Desert win-

ner for 2017 by readers of the Daily Press. Dining Out has written about one of those creative dishes, Peter’s “Signature Roll,” made special by the inclusion of Spring Mix — an unusual ingredient for sushi rolls in general, but certainly one that makes Peter’s Signature Roll a standout in particular. The roll also includes avocado, Cajun seared

salmon and fresh, crispy cucumber with the salad greens, then neatly rolled in a bed of sushi rice and sheet of nori seaweed. At our recent visit, a nearby diner ordered another unusual option, the Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Roll, and it looked and smelled delicious. We will say that it did not last long on its plate. Whether you enjoy dining at the Sushi Bar,

selecting favorites from the more than two dozen sushi roll options or like to order combination dishes to enjoy there or to take home, Ninja Sushi can accommodate. Of course, you’ll find popular Combination Bento Specials at Ninja Sushi — a two -item combo lunch for $7.99 or a three-item combo for $10.99. Each combo comes in a Bento box

with rice, salad and a serving of delicious miso soup. Entrees, also served with rice, salad and miso soup, are available in Teriyaki, Katsu, Teppan or Tempura styles, and if you enjoy appetizers and salad, check out the menu selections. Ninja Sushi is open every day and has Daily Deals — all sushi and rolls 50 percent off every

day, all you can eat. You can also order $1 Sake Bombs with a $10 purchase. Ninja Sushi’s hours are 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The address is 15850 Apple Valley Road, #1161, Apple Valley. Call 760242-3913 and like them on Facebook.