Where to go, What to do, and What to see in the Inland Empire since 2010

I have finally found one thing I have been

looking for. The Barbecue Stuffed Baked Potato.

And I had to look no further than Redlands Ranch Market’s brand new Texas Style Barbecue.

Look at this bad boy! It’s huge and completely packed with brisket and all the goodies that you want in a baked potato.

This is absolute perfection and everything I hoped it would be.

Redlands Ranch Market is an awesome store with a home town feel. When you shop there, you really do feel like family.

When customers and employees are on a first name basis, you know you are in a special place.

Now they can be your go to spot for BBQ too.

You have to get out to check this spot out and pick up one of these incredible potatoes.

You can find Redlands Ranch Market at 800 E Lugonia Avenue Redlands, CA 92374

Some places are icons in their

community. Such is the case with The Fat Greek in Yucaipa.

If you live in the area you know about it, and if you don’t you should.

@thefatgreek_yucaipa offers authentic Greek cuisine that makes me long for another trip back to Greece.

They are known for a lot of their food, but they are famous for their incredible gyros.

And I absolutely understand why.

This Philly Gyro blew me away.

The meat is so flavorful, the cheese and peppers perfect, and don’t even get me started on the fresh, homemade pita.

This is my kind of meal.

Trust me, if you haven’t tried a gyro at The Fat Greek it’s time to make a trip out.

You will not be disappointed.

You can find The Fat Greek at 33265 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA 92399

I have found a new favorite

Pastry in the I.E.

Check out this Ferrero Rocher filled croissant out at Mama Mondragon’s Macrons out in Moreno Valley.

This this is absolutely bomb!

Don’t let the mess on my face deter you from trying this because I’m telling you, it was absolutely worth the mess.

And they don’t just have croissants. They have all kinds of beautiful pastries and absolute top notch macrons.

This is a must stop!

If you are craving something sweet, I’m telling you, you have to make it out here. You’re going to want to leave with a whole box of goodies like I did.

I can’t wait to get back out to this gem.

And I highly recommend you do to.

You can find @momma_mondragons_macarons at 26150 Iris Ave Suite 5, Moreno Valley, CA 92555

It’s time for a giveaway!

Enter to win a burger meal for you and a friend at Tom’s Jr. Burgers in Norco. This includes two hamburger, two fries and two drinks.

The rules are easy; follow @tomsjrburger , follow @ieexplorer and tag someone that you want to share this meal with.

Multiple tags equal multiple entries.

Unlimited entries. Share the giveaway to your stories for additional entries.

10 winners will be randomly chosen on Instagram and 10 winners chosen will be randomly chosen on Facebook.

Winners will be announced on Tuesday, November 12th.

Good luck to all who enter!

You can find Toms Jr Burgers at 2775 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860

I will always remember

the first time that I tried this world famous coffee cake from Carolyn’s Cafe in Redlands, California.

Honestly it’s a heavenly bite. It is served warm with butter melting all over it. And that first bite is so wonderful.

And the second, third and fourth bites are pretty amazing too.

Truth be told we took home 3 pieces that day. Trust me, when you try it you will understand why.

You can try this amazing coffee cake at Carolyn’s Cafe at 1150 Brookside Ave A, Redlands, CA 92373

Who would have guessed that

honey and pizza go together?

But I can confirm, with all confidence, that they definitely do.

Check out the Hot Honey Pie out at Fat Lip Pizza and Beer in Corona in the Inland Empire.

This pizza absolutely rocks. It’s thin, sweet, spicy and everything you want in a pizza.

I fell in love with the hot honey on this pie.

In fact, I even took a bottle of the magic concoction home with me.

Whether you want just a slice or a whole pie, this is definitely a must try spot.

Their pizzas are bomb and their beer wall is AMAZING!

Your next pizza night is calling and it’s out at @fatlippizza .

You can find this location at 420 N Main St. Corona, CA 92880

Which one would you choose?

Once I discovered the Bloomin Onion, it was all over for me.

So I was so excited when Outback Steakhouse in Upland invited me back to try some of their new dishes.

Let me just say YUM!

Check out Twin Reefs Shrimp, the Beef and Reef Platter and the Great Barrier Reef Platter.

It was hard for me to choose which I would go with first. You can’t go wrong with shrimp, the lobster was delicious and don’t get me started on the filet mignon.

They were all so good!

Which one is calling your name?

This is your sign to get out to @outbacksteakhouse_upland and try them for yourself.

You can find this location at 530 N. Mountain Ave. Upland, CA 91786

Did you see the size of

this thing?

I’ve been to Paulie’s Pizza Pub for pizza before apparently I’ve been totally missing out on this ginormous sub.

I’m so glad I finally listened to you all and got back out here to try their sandwiches.

Check out the Mad Dog sub sandwich. It’s a monster!

And not only is it a massive sandwich it’s absolutely delicious!

Packed with all the meats, cheese and a dipping sauce on a full size french roll.

This is absolute heaven!

I certainly can’t take down the whole thing, but that didn’t stop me from trying.

If you haven’t been out to @pauliespizzapub out in Downtown Upland, this is your sign to head there today.

You can find Paulie’s Pizza Pub at 247 N 2nd Ave, Upland, CA 91786

Can you guess where I’m at?