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AJ Barlie’s Chicago Pizza
www.ajbarileschicagopizza.com
32693 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa
909-790-0707

AJ Barile’s Chicago Pizza is a family-run pizzeria that boasts a lot of pride in its ingredients and Chicago foodie credibility. Its Web site conveys the sense that cheese blends are forbidden (only 100 percent Wisconsin Mozzarella cheese), and it states that it uses Italian 100 percent extra virgin olive oil and 100 percent real butter.

And to what end? A menu featuring Italian thin-crust and stuffed pizza along with specialty sandwiches and hot dogs - all promising authentic regional tastes. For example, AJ Barile’s Chicago Stockyards pizza has pepperoni, mixed bell peppers, Italian sausage, Caponi hot sausage and Polish sausage.

And the staff is particular about how hot dogs are served: the Chicago way, on a poppy seed bun with relish, fresh onion, sport peppers, mustards, celery salt and a pickle spear. 

Second Place

Pepitos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
6539 Magnolia Ave., Riverside
951-788-2652

 

Powerhouse Gym
www.powerhousegym.com
4077 University Parkway, San Bernardino
909-887-2870

At Powerhouse Gym, the goal is simple - to give clients the tools and guidance needed to get in the best shape of their life. In addition, the gym provides the best equipment and a motivated staff to keep clients focused and on track.

The facility is for everyone from novice exerciser to avid bodybuilder. Their knowledgeable staff and experienced personal trainers are here to help no matter what the fitness level.

 

The Rose of Sharon
www.theroseofsharonsalon.com
101 E. Redlands Blvd, Suite 130, Redlands
909-792-1234

The Rose of Sharon Salon has been a part of downtown Redlands for more than 26 years, starting as a small town beauty shop to Redlands’ most recognized name in the industry. Their mission is to educate their professionals with the latest, most current techniques, providing every guest they serve with nothing but the finest professional and personal service. The salon specializes in every aspect of hair, skin and nail care. The salon employs 20 highly educated stylists to accommodate every age, style, ethnicity and preference. The salon features organic, biodegradable, 100% recyclable Kevin Murphy™, Unite Eurotherapy™, Redken™, Moroccan Oil™,  Nioxin™, Dermalogica™, and Sothy™ products.

Second Place

Studio Dejon
3466 University Ave., Riverside
951-682-444

 

Redlands Bowl - Summer Music Fest
www.redlandsbowl.org
Smiley Park, Redlands
909-793-7316

The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival story began in 1923 with the founding of the Redlands Community Music Association (RCMA) by a woman with a vision - Grace Stewart Mullen. Mrs. Mullen's vision was that “music is for everyone,” and should be accessible to all regardless of their ability to pay for admission. Her dream of bringing professional quality, classically oriented, music-based performing arts to her community has prospered for more than 86 years. The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous music festival in the United States at which no admission is charged. Since its inception in 1923, an estimated eight million people have attended an evening of entertainment under the stars at the Redlands Bowl.

Second Place

Village Venture Arts and Crafts Faire
Claremont Chamber of Commerce event
www.claremontchamber.org/Village-Venture.122.0.html