Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

FALL/ WINTER 2024 DREAMSCAPES 43 woodworker and a leading figure in California's modern art furniture movement. Several U.S. presidents commissioned Maloof's signature rocking chair, with its narrow spindles and elegant curves. The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation now manages the former home of the artist and his wife, Alfreda, a custom-designed red- wood structure listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Take a docent-led tour of this heritage property to learn more about the Maloofs and their legacy, the architecture of the house, which Maloof began building in the 1950s, and the artist's finely crafted furniture. Eat Around the World With its large Hispanic community, the Greater Ontario region is an excellent place to sample both traditional and creative Mexican cuisine. Gloria's Cocina Mexicana uses farm-fresh vegetables and naturally raised meats and seafoods in their classic dishes, from gua- camole made to order, to the signature molcajetes, stone bowls brimming with shrimp, chicken, sausage, roasted cactus and more, all in a piquant salsa. Seafood lovers have more options, including ceviche tostadas, marlin tacos, and fish prepared al mojo de ajo (in garlic sauce) or à la Veracruzana (in a medium-spicy tomato sauce). With locations in Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, Juanita's III serves substantial burritos stuffed with chile verde, carne asada, grilled chicken or other meats, plus tacos, tostadas and quesadillas. Another specialty is the "Big Nachos," heaped with beans, shredded cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, olives, sour cream and the meat of your choice. You can travel farther afield with a meal at Rancho Cucamonga's Haven City Market, where the diverse vendors include the Cajun- fusion Shrimp Shack, Jojo's Kitchen Taiwan Eats, Mike Henry's BBQ, Beleaf plant-based café, and Bushi by Jinya, specializing in Japanese ramen, hand rolls and crispy chicken karaage. If classic morning fare is more your style, head for the Iron Skillet in Ontario, for all-day breakfast. Dig into old-fashioned buttermilk pancakes, or a design-your-own breakfast skillet. The Iron Skillet has also created a dish named for the region's nearby airfield. Their plate of eggs, French toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, and hash browns or home fries is dubbed the "Ontario Airport"—an excellent meal to start or end your GOCAL travels. TRAVEL PLANNER For more travel information about GOCAL, visit GO-CAL.org GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66 Built to connect Chicago with Los Angeles, historic Route 66—often called "the Mother Road"—opened in 1926. The California section of the route extends 315 miles and takes you through Greater Ontario. GOCAL marks this local automotive connection with the Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion, an annual classic car show. Expect big celebrations in 2026 to honour the roadway's 100 th anniversary. DS PHOTOS: GREATER ONTARIO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | GREATER ONTARIO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU/©VICTOR ELIAS

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