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On the Go...
On the Go...... DESTINATION LANCASTER
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By: Ronnie Greenberg American cuisine with a western flair
Photos by: Joe Hilbers that is loved by locals as well as visitors.
Destination Lancaster’s “48-hour The bar staff serves up whiskey, specialty
Getaway” to Los Angeles’ Mojave and traditional cocktails, a fine menu of
Desert wines including many locals, and craft
beers. Mouthwatering dinner entrees
Brimming with hidden gems, Lancaster that are cooked to perfection include:
has always had much to offer. You’ll be wood fire grilled salmon, with soy bbq
thrilled to discover the magic and glace, mashed potatoes, and cast iron
majesty where Southern California’s veggies; Sagebrush chicken with Sage
Mojave Desert and the Antelope Valley cream sauce, roasted potatoes and cast
cuddle between two mountain ranges, iron veggies; Poblano a veggie stuffed
just 60 miles north of Los Angeles. poblano pepper with goat cheese,
Its history over the centuries has run cheddar, forbidden rice, Creole sauce and
the gamut from the Native Americans Cilantro pesto. The sumptuous Black
who first roamed the region to Angus steaks grilled over an oak fire
remarkable aviators who flew the skies. with a hint of smoke flavor include the 10
In more recent years it was a stop on the oz. ribeye; 8 oz. filet mignon and if so
railroad and center for local farming. desired smothered with mushrooms, and
Today it is a thriving community where set alongside a baked potatoes that takes
you can fill your days with everything up half the plate. The menu is overseen
from extreme sport adventures or relax by the culinary skills of Chef Jouil Mick
in a luxurious spa. Unwind at night who gets a well deserved round of
with great food, world-class applause when he comes out of the
entertainment and the hospitality of kitchen. Located in Quartz Hill, a special
friendly hosts who’ll make your stay community that takes pride in its country
truly memorable. western heritage and lends itself to
From its successful downtown cowboys and cowgirls riding horses
revitalization, beautiful state parks, down the streets. Located at: 41955 50th
including the iconic California Poppy Street West phone (661)943-8228
Reserve, it’s a great base for day trips www.brokenbitsteakhouse.com
and extended explorations. Open only for dinner Tuesday through
Here’s all the excitement you can Sunday.4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday
encounter in Destination Lancaster! until 9 p.m.
Day 1 You’ll feel right at home Antelope Valley Indian Museum
hanging your cowboy hats and bonnets Howard Arden Edwards, a self
at the Hampton Inn & Suites in taught artist became enchanted with the nightlife and dining scene where you will Adoption program, no you don’t get to
Lancaster; 85 traditionally furnished desert scenery around the buttes while find several spots for a nightcap. take a cat home, but you pay each month
rooms and suites with comfy beds and visiting the Antelope Valley. He for their food bill, minimum commitment
furniture, a microwave, mini fridge and homesteaded 160 acres on Piute Butte and Day 2 (your getaway continues) 6 months.
a flat panel TV. Start your day with a in 1928, Edwards, his wife and teenage Enjoy breakfast at the Hampton Special events coming up include:
tasty breakfast buffet offering an son began building a home, which Inn and then it’s off to: Twilight Tours, Evening open house (18
abundance of hot and cold dishes. For included a special area he called the years and older), Fabulous Feline Follies-
the more ambitious souls there’s a Antelope Valley Indian Research The Exotic Feline Breeding annual fundraiser; and Kids Day that
workout room, indoor pool, and hot Museum. In it he displayed his collection Compound’s Feline Conservation Center includes activity table, and educational
tub. Other amenities are free Wi-Fi and of prehistoric and historic American known as The Cat House animal show, and more.
a business center with available fax and Indian artifacts, which he interpreted in a This wild feline breeding zoo and
photocopy, and free parking. Located at way that he thought would be instructive research facility founded in 1977 and run Take the musical detour
2300 W. Double Play Way in Lancaster and entertaining for visitors. Some of his entirely on public donations, was Check out Lancaster’s Musical
(661)729-2390 imaginative descriptions can still be seen designed expressly to protect and preserve Road made famous by Honda’s national
www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com in displays in the museum’s upper the world’s most threatened big cats. Its TV commercial when engineers designed
gallery, his former research museum, natural habitat cages offer close-up cracks and ridges in the road. It is on the
Head out to the Quail Run Ostrich now called California Hall. viewing of some of the world’s rarest cats only street in America that knows how to
Ranch for an informative visit. The Museum is administered by including its “star” the Malaysian Tiger, hum The William Tell Overture (that
Established in 1988, this family venture California State Parks. Jango. Cat lovers of all ages will be became the Lone Ranger’s theme song) as
has 3 generations living and working Each year…the museum has an surprised and amazed at the variety of vehicles pass over it. It was moved from a
on the property. Ostrich are the largest annual event which includes a country wild cat species found here. It houses more street inside Lancaster because it became
flightless birds and run the 3rd fastest of craft boutique featuring handmade items than 70 wild cats ranging in size from the too crowded an attraction and it is now
any species sprinting over 40 mph for by local crafters, homestead era holiday small sand cat to larger species such as located at 3187 W. Avenue G.
long periods of time and distance. decor, and songs and poetry performed leopard, tigers, jaguars, as well as the local
around a blazing bonfire. Check the bobcats and mountain lions. Enjoy a hearty and delicious
The Ranch offers educational tours, website for 2019 dates. Located in Rosamond, 3718 60th Street Brunch at Don Sal Cocina & Cantina
ostrich viewing and feeding, farm fresh The museum is open to the West www.wildcatzoo.org considered one of the best Mexican
chicken and ostrich eggs. public on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 Phone (661) 256-3793 for more restaurants in the Antelope Valley. The
Located at 44420 North Shaffer Road a.m. to 4 p.m. information or to schedule a tour Garcia-Nunez family with over 55 years
in Lake Hughes (661)724-1592 Located at 15701 East Avenue M (individual and VIP behind-the-scenes of combined experience has worked
www.quailrunostrichranch.com (between East 150th & 170th streets) in tours are available) countless hours to create and develop
Lancaster Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to their restaurants into community
Getting hungry?? You are in (661) 946-3055 or on Facebook at Tuesday. There is an admittance fee; and favorites. Their focus is on providing
for a delicious culinary experience with www.facebook.com/AVIndianmuseum. parking is free. every customer with the best dining
a feel of the old west at the Volunteer opportunities and internships experience possible by providing
Broken Bit. A classic American You can end the evening on The BLVD offer training for individuals 18 years and excellent customer service and even better
Cowboy steakhouse with a dining the heart of the destination’s cultural, older.
experience that combines contemporary Continued on Page 14

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