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Talk about spring forward.

After a gloomy winter with progress against the novel coronavirus seemingly stalled, Southern California counties are suddenly talking about opening up very soon. Last week, we shared food festivals at Disney California Adventure, Knott’s Berry Farm and SeaWorld San Diego. Now Universal Studios Hollywood has joined the list.

And there are new restaurants popping up. Columnist John Plessel took a drive around Redlands and food places to get coffee and sweets.

Pi Day on Sunday, with its $3.14 pizza deals, and St. Patrick’s Day on next Wednesday, with its pints of Guinness, have people in a festive mood.

There’s even a celebration for Daylight Savings Time, which arrives Sunday and comes with a coffee from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf if you’re an early riser.

How one year of COVID-19 has shaped Inland Empire restaurants

Cristian Duran, manager, holds a signature “Big Dude” at The Sub Station in Riverside. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Full-service restaurants in Riverside and San Bernardino counties were hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic, but some neighborhood restaurants are hanging on. Read more.

The Pie Hole is selling Chocolate Brownie Pies for Pi Day, March 14. (Photo courtesy of The Pie Hole)

The day honoring the irrational number used in mathematical equations brings rational deals for pizza and pie lovers. Read more.

Wescom Credit Union and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are partnering on a Daylight Savings Day event. (2012 photo by Nick Koon/The Orange County Register/SCNG)

The Pasadena-based financial institution will pay up to $15 of customers’ tabs on Sunday, March 14. Read more.

Universal Studios Hollywood will reopen its gates for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began back in March 2020 with its Taste of Universal outdoor dining and shopping event beginning Friday, March 12. Taste of Universal will offer 70 culinary options, 30 of which are new to the theme park. (Photo courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood)

The outdoor dining and shopping experience inside the theme park will begin Friday, March 12. Read more.

Cookie bakery Cookie Corner has opened at 100 W Stuart Ave, Redlands. (Photo by John Plessel)

Plus, one brewery has closed its Redlands tasting room. Read more.

Taco Bell is returning Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes to its menu on March 11 and will also be adding a Spicy Potato Soft Taco. (Photo courtesy of Taco Bell)

Bell is bringing back Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and also Quesalupa, a cheesy creation from 2016. Miguel’s Jr’s Potato Taquitos are made with cripsy potatoes and topped with cheese and sauce. Read more.

We get some festive food pairings and other suggestions to celebrate the holiday on March 17. (Photo courtesy of Guinness)

We get some festive food pairings and other suggestions to celebrate the holiday on March 17. Read more.

Some casinos will serve green beer for St. Patrick’s Day (File photo by Nick Agro, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

If corned beef and beer is a must on St. Patrick’s Day 2021, you’ll be able to find them at some of Southern California’s casinos. Read more.

Roasted butternut squash is shown served with parsley, sage and rosemary. (Photo by Cathy Thomas)

This recipe flavors cubes of the gourd with garlic, parsley, sage and rosemary. Read more.

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