Popeyes returning to north San Bernardino

A new Popeyes location is coming to north San Bernardino, directly next door to … a former Popeyes.

The new site is sandwiched between the former Popeyes — now an Albertaco’s Mexican Food — at 3245 W. Little League Drive and a newer Jack in the Box, 3265 W. Little League Drive, that opened in 2021.

Construction is nearly complete and signage is up nearby.

New in Riverside

River Ranch Grill & Bar — a barbecue restaurant with a Mexican flair, according to its Instagram bio — is open in downtown Riverside.

The restaurant opened earlier this month.

In addition to a selection of steaks, the menu features burgers and chicken sandwiches, tacos, soups, salads and chili, along with other entrées like salmon, tri-tip and shrimp.

River Ranch is inside Mission Square Plaza, 3750 University Ave., Suite 125.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Spotted in San Bernardino

The former Bleu Pitt Cafe is now a place to get a little reading material with your coffee or sandwich.

Birdcage Comics Cafe partners with Birdcage Bottom Books to offer a selection of small press comics for purchase.

There’s also a selection of comics and zines to peruse while dining in.

The menu offers coffee drinks and smoothies, plus breakfast croissants and bagels, salads and sandwiches.

Veterans and delivery company employees get a 15% discount.

The shop also hosts occasional game and open mic nights.

Birdcage Comics Cafe is at 165 W. Hospitality Lane, Suite 17, San Bernardino.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

No weigh!

How much froyo can you fit in your cup?

You can find out at three local Yogurtland locations, which are offering “No Weigh” Wednesdays.

On Wednesdays, customers can pay $7.99 for as much as they can fit in a 12-ounce cup.

Participating locations include Fontana (15270 Summit Ave.), Rialto (1155 W. Renaissance Parkway, Suite 520) and Chino (12073 Central Ave.).

Cheese and wine tasting

Reservations are now being taken for a Spanish cheese and wine tasting at

Cheese Cave in Claremont.

Cheese Cave cheesemonger Jacobe Varela recently visited Spain and will be sharing his knowledge while leading attendees through tastings of several Spanish cheeses and wines.

The class is set for 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Cheese Cave, 321 N. Yale Ave. Attendees must be 21 or older.

The class is $75 and reservations can be made via Eventbrite.

Gift card bonuses

Some restaurant chains are offering bonus gift cards during this “dads and grads” season.

A few examples: Red Lobster is offering a pair of $10 bonus cards with a $50 gift card purchase through July 2.

One bonus card is valid July 3 to 31 and the other is valid anytime in August.

Both require a $40 minimum purchase to redeem.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is offering a $10 bonus card with $40-plus in gift card purchases through June

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The bonus cards are valid June 19 to Aug. 31.

Lazy Dog is currently offering a $10 bonus card with a $50 gift card purchase.

The bonus cards are valid July 1 to Aug. 15.

BJ’S Restaurant and Brewhouse is also offering a $10 bonus card with a $50 gift card purchase through June 18.

The bonus card can be redeemed June 19 to July

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