Although, she didn't win the $1,000, she is still eligible! Stephanie Jones, resident of Colton is one of the City News Group Inc. Sweepstakes’ weekly winners, earning herself a free sub and soda from The Sub Station in Riverside.
Jones is currently employed as a Construction Project Manager and like all of us has felt the impacts of COVID-19 on her and her family’s life.
“Covid has affected our entire family’s emotional state,” Jones said. “I have switched my children from public to homeschooling through a local charter school due to the distance learning that was not a fit for our family. My husband and I both had our job affected and my oldest daughter’s new job was delayed nearly 4 months. It’s been hard on all of us.
Despite the difficult time she and many families face due to the pandemic, Jones found refreshing happiness in learning that she had won a gift from The Sub Station.
“Winning this is a great pick me up and boost!” said Jones.
The Sub Station is happy to be a part of the City News Group Sweepstakes program and says it makes them feel active in the community.
In her free time Jones enjoys, volunteering on the Grand Terrace Little League Board and also helps her husband coach their sons little league teams.
“As a family we love the beach! I am also a crafter at heart and enjoy making creations for my friends, family and clients,” said Jones.
Jones can find a bit of ease and relaxation during these difficult times while she enjoys a deliciously fresh and free meal from the Sub Station.
The Sub Station was recently voted by the Press-Enterprise as the #1 Best Sandwich Shop in the “Best of Inland Empire 2020” annual readers’ choice report.
Founded in February of 1972 at the University of California, Riverside, the Sub Station has become the oldest eatery at UCR and one of the oldest in the city.
The restaurant’s owner, Richard Munio, born and raised in Jersey, traveled to Colorado for college, however, ended up on the West Coast and graduated from Chico State in Northern California. Right after graduation Munio was drafted. Upon returning home after spending 12 months in Vietnam, he grew a bodacious “afro” and opened The Sub Station along with a college roommate.
“Under the same ownership for over 40 years, we have built a reputation for tasty East Coast subs and great employees,” said restaurant owner, Richard Munio.
The Sub Station has adapted and complied with all county and state-wide COVID-19 health safety procedures and has a comfortable covered filtered patio perfect for outside dining.
“Everything you see here is original. The tables you are sitting at and the benches that you are sitting on. They were handmade by me in 1972, along with my dad’s great carpenter skills, who built the patio cover outside and designed the one piece patio tables we still use today,”Munio said.
The Sub Station proudly serves East Coast style sub sandwiches, soups, salads and bottled beer. Their sandwiches start with a fresh Italian roll filled with your choice of meats and cheese, garnished with shredded lettuce, fresh cut tomatoes, seasonings and their signature "Secret Sauce" dressing.
With over 20 different sandwich combinations, everyone’s taste buds will truly be satisfied. The Sub Station also offers a wide variety of vegetarian subs and healthy options. The perfect sides to your sandwich range from garlic cheese bread, macaroni salad, potato salad, Deli Dills, chips and cookies.
“The Sub Station has always been about people… our employees and YOU… our great and loyal friends. We wouldn’t be here if you weren’t here. Thank you!”
Enter into the City News Group Sweepstakes for your chance to win a free sub and soda from the Sub Station and experience their impeccable staff, service, atmosphere and delicious food yourself.
The Sub Station is open for outdoor dining Monday through Saturday 9:00am- 3:00pm at 3663 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, CA 92507. The Sub Station is also offering to-go orders, online ordering, and delivery!
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