A pairing made in culinary heaven, Dolores Canning Co., home of the award-winning all beef Chili Brick, has partnered with Fonda Don Chon Restaurant, 618 Shoppers Lane, to distribute the latter’s tasty garlic butter spread. 
Dolores Chili will distribute Fonda Don Chon’s garlic butter, called “Mojo” to grocery stores near you.
Popular amongst patrons who visit the Covina, California restaurant, consumers will be able to take home a 14-oz. container to use in pasta, bread, shrimp and other seafood, chicken and steak.
The new partnership merges Dolores’ knowledge of the grocery retail industry and the distribution process and Fonda Don Chon’s commitment to its diverse product, which was developed at the Covina restaurant.
Co-owners Jimmy Roman and Asuncion Hernandez developed the “Mojo” in the kitchen at Fonda Don Chon and quickly discovered how diverse it was not only for the food on Fonda Don Chon’s menu, but for items such as bread, pasta and other seafood.
The growth and widespread distribution of the all beef and chicken Chili Brick over the last decades to major grocery outlets, smaller grocery chains and foodservice distributors demonstrates Dolores’ ability to help Fonda Don Chon’s “Mojo” expand beyond the San Gabriel Valley.
Besides bringing tasty products to discerning foodies, both businesses are family-owned.
Founded in 2009, Fonda Don Chon Restaurant focuses on a new Estilo Jalisco (Jalisco Mexican style) menu, and features a cozy dining room and an elegant buffet line with a view of the kitchen.
Popular menu items such as Pechuga en Mole—a dish which combines over 20 different items including roasted chilies and chocolate poured over chicken breast served with rice, beans and pico de gallo and Arrachera—a 9 oz. tender marinated steak flame broiled and served with nopal salad—are what keep patrons coming back.
Hernandez said he learned everything he knows today from his grandmother in Jalisco, Mexico.
Arriving in the United States in the 70s, he came with no money but had a lot of dreams.
Hernandez’s hard- work ethic was bolstered in 2007 when he partnered with his son-in-law, Jimmy, and together they formed a powerful 1-2 punch.
A Los Angeles company, Dolores Canning Co.’s processing and packaging facility where it ships both beef and chicken chili to retailers throughout the region and nation from, is just outside downtown.
Patriarch Basilio Muñoz started its processing plant in the 1950’s with matriarch, Dolores, as the face of the company.
Dolores Chili Brick is sold frozen in the meat case or behind freezer doors at major grocery chains such as Kroger, Albertsons and Safeway. Countless independents across the western United States carry both beef and chicken. Chili lovers can also enjoy Dolores Chili by the cup or bowl at Philippe the Original in Downtown L.A.
For information on Fonda Don Chon Restaurant, log onto www.fondadonchon.com.
Foodies everywhere can now enjoy their favorite chili, with a new twist, but with the same tasty results now available at their neighborhood Smart & Final.
Smart & Final, the Los Angeles-based “smaller, faster warehouse store”, has added another item to its freezer section from a local family business, Dolores Canning Co., Inc.
Smart & Final, has sold Dolores’ original, award-winning all beef Chili Brick for more than three decades. The new chicken version is available in the same 5-lb. tray consumers have come to enjoy with the original Beef Chili Brick.
“Our Chicken Chili Brick is a great alternative for those who prefer chicken, and it maintains a healthy balance. The chicken chili has low sodium and low cholesterol,” said David Muñoz, Dolores Canning Co., Inc. vice-president.
Available in retail and food service sizes at other outlets, the Dolores Chili Brick was first introduced to consumers in 1973.
A reference to its unique shape, Dolores Chili Brick is enjoyed by chili lovers, whether prepared at home or enjoyed at restaurants such as Philippe the Original in Downtown LA where it is served daily by the cup or bowl.
Founded in 1871, Smart & Final is a truly unique company, combining today's state-of-the-art technologies and management practices with the historical perspective of one of the West's pioneer companies. It prides itself in being the one-stop place for everyone’s cooking, entertaining and clean-up supplies.
Dolores Canning Co. is a local institution, having operated out of Los Angeles for 60 years, famous for its Dolores Chili Brick. The Dolores processing and packaging facility just outside downtown ships its all-beef and chicken chili to retailers throughout the region and is currently expanding its retail distribution throughout the nation.
The company is also a family affair — patriarch Basilio Muñoz started its processing plant in the 1950’s with matriarch, Dolores, as the face of the company.
Major grocery chains such as Kroger, Albertsons and Safeway carry Dolores Chili Brick in their refrigerated sections. The list of grocery chains shelving Dolores Chili has consistently grown over the years to include Cardenas Markets, Superior Grocers, Vallarta Supermarkets and many more. Countless independents and national foodservice distributors, such as Sysco, also added Dolores Chili Brick to their inventory.
The original beef chili is a traditional straight red chili with no beans. The chicken chili is made from the same recipe, but with all-white meat chicken. Combined with the Muñoz family recipes and spices, both are fully cooked and sold frozen in the meat case or behind freezer doors at retailers. Both versions are sold “concentrate” style, with consumers adding water or beans to prepare it the way they want it. Many restaurants, catering trucks and non-profit groups have purchased Dolores Chili Brick at Smart & Final for years.
“Our Chili has grown in popularity over the decades, and as we continue to expand our product line in retailers such as Smart & Final we receive more and more emails and messages about our client’s love for both the all-beef and chicken chili,” Muñoz said.
For information on Dolores Chili, log onto www.dolorescanning.com, and for more information on Smart & Final and the store nearest you, log onto www.smartandfinal.com.
Los Angeles’ favorite chili has come to the desert. 
Dolores Chili has expanded distribution of its Beef Brick Chili to Fry’s Food Stores in Arizona.
Now, 140 Fry’s locations carry Dolores’ famous Chili Brick at a price of $4.99 each.
In 2012, the Los Angeles-based company expanded its in-store reach as far east as Illinois. That added to the reach of Dolores’ already-popular online store at LAsFavoriteChili.com, which carries Dolores’ full range of chili products: The original All-Beef Chili Brick, Chicken Chili Brick and Chili Sauce.
“We’re excited about our continued growth over the years, especially to Fry’s locations in Arizona,” said Dolores Chili president, David Muñoz.
Originally founded in 1954 as a distributor of beef and pork products, the Los Angeles-based Dolores Canning Company is a family affair. The processing plant was started by patriarch Basilio Muñoz, with matriarch Dolores as the face of the company.
With a nod to its shape, the aptly named Dolores Chili Brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973. To this day, Dolores is famous for its beef and chicken brick-shaped chili.
Dolores Chili is served at Philippe The Original in Los Angeles, and can be purchased at stores such as Albertsons, Cardenas, Food4Less, Jons, King Ranch Markets, Kroger, Northgate Markets, Payless Foods, PriceRite, Pro’s Ranch Markets, Vons, Ralphs, Smith’s, Stater Bros, Smart & Final, Superior, Thriftway, Top Valu Markets, Vallarta, Valu Plus, Vons, Winco and 99 Cents Only stores.
Dolores Chili is the number-two selling item in the fresh meat case at Kroger stores, behind only Oscar Mayer products. Kroger operates Fry’s stores throughout the state of Arizona from its headquarters in Tolleson.
A list of Arizona Fry’s locations carrying the Dolores all-beef chili brick can be found online, www.dolorescanning.com/wordpress/dealer-locator.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch but there’s no rule against free chili — and lots of it.
Tuesday, January 29 is FREE Chili Day at Philippe the Original, sponsored by Dolores Chili. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the first 500 visitors to Philippe will receive a free cup of chili with the purchase of any sandwich. The chili can be served with or without beans, and topped with cheese and/or onions, upon request. In addition, the first 200 visitors will receive a special door prize.
The day’s festivities include a raffle of Philippe and Dolores items including Philippe gift cards and a case of Dolores Chili, and giveaways from Dolores. The event is now in its third year.
Philippe the Original is located at 1001 N. Alameda St., one block north of historic Union Station, and is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
"Everybody loves the chili," said Philippe manager Elias Barajas.
Philippe, home of the original French Dipped Sandwich, was founded in 1908. It has been at its current location since 1951. Dolores Chili has been served at Philippe for decades, a partnership befitting two veterans of the Los Angeles culinary scene.
Originally founded in 1954, Dolores Chili is famous for its beef and chicken brick-shaped chili. The aptly named Dolores Chili brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973. The chili brick is sold in the fresh meat case at stores such as Vons, Ralphs, Stater Bros, Smart & Final, Superior, Winco and Food4Less.
Dolores Chili is eaten in homes and at public events beyond just a straight cup: As the base for homemade chili, as a condiment for hot dogs and burgers, topped with sour cream, served with chips or crackers, or on top of tamales. For more information on Dolores Chili, log onto LAsFavoriteChili.com.
Read about it in the SGV Tribune.
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Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles Available in SoCal, Las Vegas Cardenas Markets
With its delicious combination of chicken, waffles, grits, gravy and other Southern dishes, Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles made classic southern food popular in Los Angeles. Now Los Angeles is bringing its tastiest restaurant to the rest of the country. 
Dolores Canning Co., Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, will be packaging and distributing Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles products to retailers nationwide. The new products will be sold under the “Roscoe’s At Home” label. The first three items to hit grocery store shelves, Mac ‘N Cheese, Chili Mac, & Roscoe’s Greens, are now available behind freezer doors. Each product follows the same recipes beloved by patrons in Roscoe’s six Southern California locations.
“Everybody loves Roscoe’s and we want to share an L.A. icon with the entire world,” said Bert Muñoz, sales manager at Dolores Canning Co.
The 9-ounce frozen dishes are available now at all Cardenas Markets throughout Southern California for $3.29 per unit. Cardenas Markets’ 30-unit chain is the first retail outlet to carry the All New “Roscoe’s At Home” line of frozen products. The grocery chain includes three stores in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In early 2013, the second phase of Roscoe’s products will be released for retail sales nationwide. This includes items such as Roscoe’s Potatoes & Gravy, Straight Gravy, Red Beans & Rice, and its Jeanne Jones Omelette.
Further expansion into more retail locations is also expected in early 2013.
Dolores teamed up with Roscoe’s to foster the idea of Roscoe’s products both in retail stores and online. The partners have worked tirelessly for the past year and a half on the packaging and production of Roscoe’s popular products.
“Their legendary dedication to the best ingredients is what sets them apart and makes them Roscoe’s,” Muñoz said.
Dolores Canning Co. is a local institution, having operated out of Los Angeles for 60 years, famous for its Dolores Chili Brick. The Dolores processing and packaging facility just outside downtown ships its all-beef and chicken chili to retailers throughout the region and is currently expanding its retail distribution throughout the nation. 
Cardenas’ locations also sell Dolores’ 20-ounce beef and chicken Chili Brick in the fresh meat case. Dolores currently ships its frozen Chili Brick to retailers throughout the region and is currently expanding its retail presence nationwide. For more information on Dolores Canning Co., visit www.dolorescanning.com, facebook.com/chilibrick, youtube/doloreschili and twitter.com/chilibrick.
Fans can enter their email address online at RoscoesatHome.com for future retail location info and news about the site’s online store, which will allow Roscoe’s lovers to order products directly to their doorsteps.
For more information about Roscoe’s products and future expansion contact Bert Munoz at Bert@roscoesathome.com
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Dolores Chili to sample in Chicago area Food4Less stores
For those looking for a warm culinary treat during the cold of fall and winter, Dolores Chili has the tasty answer. Beginning Saturday, Dec. 1, grocery shoppers at select Chicago Food 4 Less stores, can learn how to make "Pepper Bellies."
This delectable treat combines Dolores Chili with crunchy Fritos© Corn Chips to satisfy any appetite. Demonstrators will present the proper way to prepare Dolores' famous All-Beef Chili Brick topped with the popular snack. In addition to demonstrating their product, Dolores will also offer discounted pricing on its Chili Brick. 
The product demos are just another way to introduce the Chicago market to the West Coast chili, since Dolores was recently brought to the Windy City by popular demand.
“An area like Chicago has everything we’re looking for when it comes to expanding our Chili,” said Dolores Canning president David Muñoz, anticipating an expansion beyond 16 Food 4 Less stores. “Dolores Chili in Chicago Food 4 Less stores is a recipe for success that benefits both company’s customers. We are pleased to have the opportunity!”
Chicago is the farthest east the Dolores All-Beef Chili Brick has been sold in-store to chili enthusiasts. Fans of the famous Chili Brick from across the country continue to purchase online at www.DoloresChili.com, which carries Dolores’ full range of chili products: The original All-Beef Chili Brick, Chicken Chili Brick and it's new Chili Sauce.
Originally founded in 1954 as a distributor of beef and pork products, the Los Angeles-based Dolores Canning Company is a family affair. The processing plant was started by patriarch Basilio Muñoz, with matriarch Dolores as the face of the company.
With a nod to its shape, the aptly named Dolores Chili Brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973. Today, Dolores is famous for its beef and chicken brick-shaped chili, and is widely considered the top selling frozen All Beef Chili on the West Coast.
Dolores Chili is served at hundreds of restaurants throughout the region, including Philippe The Original in Los Angeles. The popular Chili can be purchased at stores such as Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, Stater Bros, Smart & Final, Winco and countless independent stores.
Currently, Dolores Chili is the number-two selling item in the fresh meat case at Kroger stores, including Ralphs and Food 4 Less, behind only Oscar Meyer products. Kroger operates Food 4 Less stores in California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska and Nevada.
A list of Chicago area Food 4 Less locations carrying the Dolores all-beef chili brick can be found online,www.dolorescanning.com/wordpress/dealer-locator.
The following is a schedule of each demonstration:
| 1-Dec | Sat | 7030 S. Ashland Ave. Chicago | |
| 1-Dec | Sat | 2501 West North Ave. Melrose Park | |
| 1-Dec | Sat | North & Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL | |
| 8-Dec | Sat | 2400 W. Main St. Evanston, IL 60202 | |
| 8-Dec | Sat | 4620 S. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60609 | |
| 8-Dec | Sat | 1000 Sibley Blvd. Dolton, IL | |
| 15-Dec | Sat | 7770 S. Cicero Ave. Burbank, IL 60459 | |
| 15-Dec | Sat | 3039 S. Cicero Ave. Cicero, IL 60804 | |
| 15-Dec | Sat | 271 S. Bolingbrook Dr. Bolingbrook, | |
| 22-Dec | Sat | 1701 N. Larkin Ave. Unit 100 Crest Hill | |
| 22-Dec | Sat | 1724 165th St. Hammond, IN 46323 | |
| 22-Dec | Sat | 901 Meacham Rd EGV, IL 6007 | |
| 29-Dec | Sat | 87th & Dan Ryan Chicago, IL | |
| 29-Dec | Sat | 12150 S. Pulaski Alsip, IL 60803 | |
| 29-Dec | Sat | 5556 W. 159th St Oak Forest, IL 60452 | |
| 29-Dec | Sat | 1330 Western Ave Chicago Heights, IL |
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Free Dolores Chili at Superior Grocers’ store grand opening
You might not be able to find much excitement in doing some holiday shopping this weekend with crowds and lines in mind, but some Los Angeles area shoppers can rest assured. 
Dolores Chili and Superior Grocers will spice up the shopping experience with free samples of Dolores Chili Fritos®, also known as “Pepper Bellies”, at Superior’s newest store in South Los Angeles (Baldwin Hills).
During its grand opening weekend, the store will host Dolores Chili from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday (November 17-18) and give shoppers a taste of its Dolores Chili Brick, sold in all 40 Superior locations in the fresh meat case.
Dolores Chili can be served as a stand-alone dish, or combined to enhance burgers, hot dogs, nachos and French fries. It is also common for concessioners to sell "Pepper Bellies."
The new Superior location, store # 39, is located on the corner of Rodeo Drive and La Brea at 3480 La Brea Drive.
With a nod to its shape, the aptly named Dolores Chili Brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973. To this day, Dolores is famous for its beef and chicken brick-shaped chili.
For more information on Dolores Chili, log onto LAsFavoriteChili.com. For more information on Superior Grocers’, visit SuperiorGrocers.com.
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A perfect pair: Free Dolores Chili to celebrate Cardenas expansion
There aren’t many grocery stores that can offer the taste of deliciousness while shopping, let alone mouth-watering chili. Cardenas Markets is offering not one, but several don’t-miss tasting events. 
First, Dolores Canning Co., the manufacturer of Dolores chili, will sample chili cheese nachos at Cardenas’ newest location on Vineyard Avenue in Ontario Tuesday, October 16 from 10:30 to 3 p.m.
Then each weekday thereafter for the next month Dolores will sample its delectable chili—both beef and chicken—at a different Southern California Cardenas location to celebrate and promote the expansion and availability of its chili at the grocery store chain.
The 20-ounce Dolores chicken or beef Chili Brick will sell for a special price, $3.49 and is available in the fresh meat case and in aisle displays throughout stores.
Chili cheese nacho samples will be passed out free on a first-come, first-served basis.
The schedule of Dolores Chili sampling includes:
Monday, November 5 at Store #8, 25065 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 6 at Store #22, 14930 Perris Blvd, Moreno Valley from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Dolores Partners with Roscoe’s to Bring LA Food Icon Nationwide
With its delicious combination of chicken, waffles, grits, gravy and other Southern dishes, Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles made classic southern food popular in Los Angeles. Now Los Angeles is bringing its tastiest restaurant to the rest of the country. 
Dolores Canning Co., Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, will be packaging and distributing Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles products to retailers nationwide. The new products will be sold under the “Roscoe’s At Home” label. The first three items to hit grocery store shelves, Mac ‘N Cheese, Chili Mac, & Roscoe’s Greens, are now available behind freezer doors. Each product follows the same recipes beloved by patrons in Roscoe’s six Southern California locations.
“Everybody loves Roscoe’s and we want to share an L.A. icon with the entire world,” said Bert Muñoz, sales manager at Dolores Canning Co.
The 9-ounce frozen dishes are available now at all Cardenas Markets throughout Southern California for $2.99 per unit. Cardenas Markets’ 29-unit chain is the first retail outlet to carry the All New “Roscoe’s At Home” line of frozen products.
In early 2013, the second phase of Roscoe’s products will be released for retail sales nationwide. This includes items such as Roscoe’s Potatoes & Gravy, Straight Gravy, Red Beans & Rice, and its Jeanne Jones Omelette.
Further expansion into more retail locations is also expected in early 2013.
Dolores teamed up with Roscoe’s to foster the idea of Roscoe's products both in retail stores and online. The partners have worked tirelessly for the past year and a half on the packaging and production of Roscoe’s popular products.
“Their legendary dedication to the best ingredients is what sets them apart and makes them Roscoe’s,” Muñoz said.
Dolores Canning Co. is a local institution, having operated out of Los Angeles for 60 years, famous for its Dolores Chili Brick. The Dolores processing and packaging facility just outside downtown ships its all-beef and chicken chili to retailers throughout the region and is currently expanding its retail distribution throughout the nation.
Cardenas' locations also sell Dolores' 20-ounce beef and chicken Chili Brick in the fresh meat case. Dolores currently ships its frozen Chili Brick to retailers throughout the region and is currently expanding its retail presence nationwide. For more information on Dolores Canning Co., visit www.dolorescanning.com, facebook.com/chilibrick, youtube/doloreschili and twitter.com/chilibrick.
Fans can enter their email address online at RoscoesatHome.com for future retail location info and news about the site’s online store, which will allow Roscoe’s lovers to order products directly to their doorsteps.
For more information about Roscoe’s products and future expansion contact Bert Munoz at Bert@roscoesathome.com
Los Angeles’ favorite chili is heading east. 
Dolores Chili is expanding its distribution to Food 4 Less stores in Chicago. Beginning Monday, 13 Windy City locations will carry Dolores’famous All-Beef Chili Brick at a price of $5.69 each.
It is the farthest east the Dolores All-Beef Chili Brick has ever been sold. That does not include the online store at LAsFavoriteChili.com, which carries Dolores’ full range of chili products: The original All-Beef Chili Brick, Chicken Chili Brick and Chili Sauce.
“An area like Chicago has everything we’re looking for when it comes to expanding our Chili,” said Dolores Canning president David Muñoz, anticipating the expansion will soon stem beyond 13 stores. “Dolores Chili in Chicago Food4Less stores is a recipe for success that benefits both company’s customers.”
Originally founded in 1954 as a distributor of beef and pork products, the Los Angeles-based Dolores Canning Company is a family affair. The processing plant was started by patriarch Basilio Muñoz, with matriarch Dolores as the face of the company.
With a nod to its shape, the aptly named Dolores Chili Brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973. To this day, Dolores is famous for its beef and chicken brick-shaped chili.
Dolores Chili is served at Philippe The Original in Los Angeles, and can be purchased at stores such as Vons, Ralphs, Stater Bros, Smart & Final, Superior, Grocery Outlet, Winco and 99 Cents Only stores.
Currently, Dolores Chili is the number-two selling item in the fresh meat case at Kroger stores, including Ralphs and Food 4 Less, behind only Oscar Meyer products. Kroger operates Food 4 Less stores in California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska and Nevada.
A list of Chicago area Food4Less locations carrying the Dolores all-beef chili brick can be found online, www.dolorescanning.com/wordpress/dealer-locator.