CategoryFood

New Farm Beer at McKinley’s Grille

April 5, 2016

It’s no secret that our Farm at Fairplex crops are harvested daily for McKinley’s Grille (our hotel restaurant.) But now we’re stepping up our game and extending The Farm’s use beyond farm-to-table… we’re going farm-to-foam. We’ve collaborated with Claremont Craft Ales to create a Farm-to-Foam series, brews infused with ingredients from our Farm! The first…

Upland Lemon Festival: Dessert Inspiration

April 4, 2016

The Upland Lemon Festival comes to historic downtown Upland April 29 – May 1. Although off-campus, this is a Fairplex-produced event and we’re gearing up for all things lemon and citrus as we speak!  There will be plenty of lemon-y sweets to try at the festival but until then we might just whip up some…

Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series 2016 Opens

March 22, 2016

We debuted our 2016 Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series last Friday! This al fresco dining experience is one of our favorites… Chef Vinny from McKinley’s Grille made a delicious four-course dinner out on The Farm as guests looked on, enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to their meal. Each dish was made with ingredients selected…

Fairplex Weekend Recap: From Farm to Faire

March 21, 2016

It definitely feels like Monday and we’re not surprised after the insanely busy weekend we just had. Keep reading to see what went down on campus: Grow Pomona Bright blue skies, a light breeze and plenty of sunshine set the stage for our Grow Pomona agricultural celebration. Dozens of families joined us for a full…

L.A. Weekender: 7 Things To Do At Fairplex This Weekend

March 18, 2016

This is by far our busiest weekend of the year (so far.) From jousting to hay baling to chugging beer to art and miniature trains, the adventures will be non-stop for us. Keep reading for a glimpse of what this weekend will look like for us: Celtic Faire (March 19 & 20): Sheep herding, river…

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipe Round-Up

March 17, 2016

We’re ending our St. Patrick’s Day party planning series with a round-up of savory dishes to try for dinner. Whether you’re starting the party tonight or planning a weekend celebration, these recipes are must-tries for your soiree! St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipe Round-Up 1. Irish Soda Bread by cincyshopper.com Start your meal off with a…