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Panera Bread Open at West Covina Parkway

Panera Bread obtained assistance from the Community Development Commission in the entitlement process and partnered with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce on June 20th in order to host a Grand Opening Baguette cutting ceremony. Community leaders were invited to the ceremony and sample fresh-baked breads during the event.

Established in 1981, Panera Bread has built its reputation on customer service, innovation, and a menu filled with Artisan breads such as the Stone-Milled Rye and Lower-Carb Italian Herb. Some of Panera Bread's other specialty items include spinach-based soufflés, a variety of bagels, pastries and scones, and an array of hot and cold espresso beverages.



Visitors to West Covina's newest dining establishment will also be treated to an assortment of soups, salads, sandwiches and experience the convenience of "Via Panera," the company's approach to carryout, as well as a Kids Menu labeled "Panera Kids."

Once seated in the comfortable confines of the restaurant, which provides for both indoor and outdoor dining, Panera's technologically-inclined patrons will be pleased to find that free "Wi-Fi" is provided throughout the entire day, so that visitors can bring their laptops and enjoy high speed internet access.

Panera Bread's management has expressed their excitement in coming to West Covina and look forward to becoming a staple of the community for years to come.

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Northgate Markets Comes to West Covina

Family-owned Northgate Markets, one of Southern California's largest supermarkets chains, opened their doors in West Covina on December 21, 2006. Northgate Market offers customers a wide range of products and services with emphasis on Hispanic specialty foods.



The store includes full-service meat counters with specialty cuts, a fresh produce center, a fresh-service bakery and grocery department, a hot deli with take-out items, check-cashing services, and even shuttle vans to transport customers.

The Gonzalez family members, who own and operate the supermarket chain, have placed "service with integrity" central to the stores' operation. Located at the remodeled site of the former Max Foods, the store has more than 48,000 square feet of floor area. The City's Community Development Commission assisted through the entitlement process.

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California Pizza Kitchen Comes to West Covina

With a brand name synonymous with exceptional taste and a reputation for community service, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a welcome addition to West Covina's family of restaurants. The restaurant is located at 110 S. California St., adjacent to Westfield Mall.

The City of West Covina and Westfield Corporation have worked together to bring West Covina residents this fine establishment to our community. As a result of joint efforts from the City of West Covina, the Community Development Commission (CDC) and Westfield Corporation, the city was able to provide Westfield the necessary encroachment easement allowing for the development of this restaurant.

Residents may enjoy CPK's exquisite menu that features authentic California-style cuisine, including its famous hearth-baked pizzas. CPK offers more than two-dozen specialty pizzas, including the Pear and Gorgonzola, Greek, California Club, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Thai Chicken, Sicilian and Sweet & Spicy Italian Sausage.

The restaurant also features a children's menu, curbside takeout service and party packaging to help schools raise money.

"We feel the City of West Covina will be a terrific place to do business and is an important part of our continued expansion in Southern California," said CPK Senior Vice President of Real Estate Joel Mayer.

With a brand name synonymous with exceptional taste and a reputation for community service, California Pizza Kitchen is a welcome addition to West Covina's family of restaurants.

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Four New Restaurants Open at The Curve

The City of West Covina, the West Covina Community Development Commission, and Barranca I, LLC is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of four new restaurants to the "The Curve". The Curve is comprised of four family restaurants including; Johnny Carino's, Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks, Pick Up Stix, and Chipotle. The Curve is named after its signature location, the curve along Eastland Center Drive and the North West corner of Barranca.

The development is the result of joint efforts from the City of West Covina, Community Development Commission and Barranca I, LLC. The City had recognized the need to develop the site, which was previously vacant land. At the time of the Eastland Center development the site of the Curve project was established as a development opportunity parcel for future development opportunities. In June of 2003, the Community Development Commission Board approved a deposition and development agreement with Barranca I, LLC, for the development of the site. The design of this project was to develop a first class dinning experience with top-quality restaurants, a wonderful dining atmosphere with lush landscaping, and a waterfall.

Johnny Carino's, a full service Italian restaurant, offers guests an authentic Italian atmosphere from the menu to the decor. Islands Fine Burgers distinctive tropical atmosphere, provides a fun, and casual setting for guest to enjoy gourmet hamburgers, chicken, soft tacos and fresh salads. Pick Up Stix's offers Chinese fresh from the Wok, which include their signature entrees such as House Special Chicken and the Cream Cheese wontons. Chipotle, a hip Mexican fast-casual Grill, caters to those with the taste buds for gourmet burritos and tacos.

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City of West Covina welcomes new restaurants at The Lakes

The City of West Covina, the West Covina Community Development Commission, and Hillcrest Development are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of several new restaurants to the Lakes Entertainment Center adjacent to Edwards Cinemas. The new restaurants include Macaroni Grill, Dono Sushi, Ohana's Hawaiian Grill, Red Brick Pizza, Juice it Up, and Vieta Coffee.

The West Covina City Council and West Covina Community Development Commission have envisioned developing this site into an exciting and vibrant downtown for West Covina residents. This process began a number of years ago with the development of the Edwards Cinemas in 1997 and the completion of Coldstone Creamery, Fatburger, and Rubio's Baja Grill in April 2003.

This collaborative effort by the City of West Covina, West Covina Community Development Commission, and Hillcrest Development, has resulted in a first-class restaurant development that will enhance the downtown area and provide additional dinning options to residents and visitors to West Covina. This project is designed to promote pedestrian activity and features store frontage along all of its sides with outdoor dining areas at some of the restaurants.

The project is anchored by Macaroni Grill, which is a full service sit-down Italian restaurant. Their menu offers an array of delicious Italian recipes for the entire family to enjoy. Dono Sushi or "King/Lord of the Castle" features traditional sushi; Ohana's Hawaiian Grill offers a taste of Hawaii with live entertainment on an indoor stage; Red Brick Pizza provides a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, and gelato; and Juice It Up and Vieta Coffee will offer West Covina a variety of unique blended fruit smoothies, and blended coffee drinks.


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