2.5/5 stars
This isn’t my first time at Zen Street, and as the only ramen shop anywhere close to UCR or the Riverside area in general, I had to return to give it a second chance after hearing praise about particular dishes that I didn’t order my first time, which had me vowing to never return.
Zen Street, located in a...
With the sun shining bright outside and temperatures rising constantly, ice cream sounds like the perfect getaway to make you nostalgic about your childhood. Luckily, UCR students are blessed with La Michoacana, which is both near the campus and well worth the visit. The small store lies on Chicago Avenue near Rite Aid.
As I entered the store, the pink...
After seeing multiple Snapchats of my housemates getting Juju Bar bowls and raving about how good it was, I decided to cave in to my love for acai bowls and give it a shot. A sizable crowd was gathered near the bar area waiting for their bowls and I eagerly made my way through to examine the menu that...
Piad’Amore has been easily one of the most anticipated restaurants that has opened in the University Village, mostly due to the “coming soon” sign that seemed to drone on for months and the possible competition it could bring to Oven 450, another flatbread pizza spot. Regardless, Piad’Amore is much more than just an alternative to satisfy flatbread pizza cravings;...
If you have never heard of poke, chances are you’ll assume it refers to either Pokemon or the physical act of poking someone; I assure you it’s neither and in fact, it’s quite delicious. A poke bowl takes all the ingredients of elaborately made sushi, mixes it in sauce and places it onto rice (or in this restaurant’s case,...
Since many scores on reviews are somewhat arbitrary, I’m always looking for ways to quantify my score, giving myself and my opinion a little more objectivity. Luckily, I think I’ve found it: leftovers. When I go to restaurants I often find myself leaving with a foam container full of the mishmash of appetizer and entree that I wasn’t able...
With midterms in full swing, most of the food I eat either comes out of a microwave or is delivered to my door. Still, I celebrated my possible success on this week’s round of tests by visiting ZiZi BBQ House, a barbecue restaurant that recently opened at the University Village. With images of ribs, corn and the possibility of...
The trend for build-your-own meals has boomed in Southern California. Build-your-own pizza joints like Pieology, mix-and-match nitrogen ice cream parlors like A la Minute, and dare I say, a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar? All across Los Angeles and Orange County, we see these kinds of establishments popping up and quickly becoming popular with locals. Bucket List Burgers is one...
With warm temperatures finally subsiding in our third week of November, winter is finally coming to Riverside. Last Tuesday’s cold evening inspired me to seek out some comfort food at Riverside’s newest hot pot cafe — Piggy Pot — located next to the Palms on University Avenue, near Ten Ren’s and Jafang Pizza.
Even for people familiar with the area,...
After the opening of Glen Mor’s second half, a well-anticipated new market was made available to students living in the area or dorming. Along with the joint eateries called Savor and Sizzle, a new Starbucks is also in progress, making this the future hotspot for residents or even people walking to their houses on Blaine Street or Watkins Drive....