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Want to peek inside Gorden Ramsey’s first Hell’s Kitchen restaurant in California? It’s down in northern San Diego County, but we have a slideshow that will show you the interior and some food that looks very appetizing.
A little closer to home, Luna Grill Mediterranean Kitchen has come to Menifee and Raising Cane’s has opened its first drive-thru in Moreno Valley.
In his Dine 909 column, John Plessel previews a craft beer music festival in Upland and notes the return of pumpkin spice to Krispy Kreme and pickle-flavored slushes to Sonic Drive-In.
Fans of In-N-Out Burger have the chance to participate in a virtual 5K this weekend that is raising money to combat child abuse, substance abuse and human trafficking. People who pay the registration fee will get In-N-Out collectibles in return.
Finally, we have a warning about California’s tomato supply and a recipe that will help you make the most of them.
The restaurant, which is inspired by the hit reality TV cooking competition series, opened at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center on Aug. 12. Read more.

Also, Krispy Kreme has already rolled out its pumpkin spice offerings and a longtime Riverside restaurant has closed. Read more.

The fast food chain that specializes in chicken fingers will have freebies for early customers at the opening. Read more.

The San Diego-based chain serves a Mediterranean menu with wraps, bowls and kabob plates. Read more.

The fundraising event takes place online this weekend, Aug 20-21. Read more.

The three-day festival will include the best in barbecue competition, live music, carnival games and more Aug. 19-21. Read more.

California leads the world in production of processing tomatoes — the variety that gets canned and used in commercial kitchens to make some of the most popular foods. The problem is the worst drought in 1,200 years is forcing farmers to grapple with a water crisis that’s undermining the crop. Read more.

The orbs are tossed with a honey-mustard-miso dressing that punches up their flavor and then placed on rustic bread topped with ricotta. Read more.
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