Gastronomy, the art of good eating, constitutes the very core of the dining experience, giving relevance to restaurant reviews and online websites such as Yelp. It is comprised of several elements, from the level of expertise in cuisine, to the service, to the surrounding ambiance. I’d like to think of gastronomy as a grading system much like a report...
4/5
Right next to Lollicup, Submarine Crab is the newest addition to the busy student-filled area of University Village. Submarine Crab sounds an awful lot like Boiling Crab, and looking at the menu, the similarities were uncanny. However, it’s not a bad thing — who doesn’t want good seafood closer to home?
Walking through the door with my friend Audrey,...
El Campeon lies off the intersection of Linden Street and Iowa Avenue and is run and owned by Ivan Roman. This Mexican supermarket also has a hot bar, ready to serve up foods including burritos, tacos, tortas and more. Less than a mile from campus, this spot is accessible to all students, via scooter, skateboard or even walking. Parking...
Biz Cafe, sitting in the heart of the newly christened School of Business Building (SOB), has garnered much attention for its trendy drinks, fresh pastries and delicious bagels. The cafe blends in well with the calm hustle and bustle of the SOB building with students chatting with their friends and studying diligently as they make their way through the...
Name:
Chicago Pasta House
Rating:
5/5
Location:
24667 Sunnymead Boulevard
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Price Range:
$$
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Category:
Sit-down Italian
Credit/Debit Card:
Yes
Takeout:
Yes
Delivery:
No, but trust me: You want to be there
Other amenities:
Takes Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Casual Attire, Beer & Wine Only, Outdoor Seating
The Riverside area has plenty of culinary options that any college student, or person passing...
Located at the University Village near campus, Uncle Chuang’s Bakery is one of Riverside’s hidden gems. Baked fresh every day, Uncle Chuang’s Bakery specializes in all sorts of baked goods such as ice cream sandwiches and savory and sweet breads. They also serve a variety of cake options for any special occasion, such as birthday parties, weddings and family...
Amidst the insanely hot Riverside weather, it may seem difficult to get into the fall spirit. However, without fail, local campus coffee joints and smoothie bars are always serving up their own version of fallin a cup. So even if the heat can’t be beat, these pumpkin spice beverages are a sure proof way to kickstart the holiday season.
To...
5/5 Stars
After four months of anticipation during construction, Sweet Daily has finally opened its gateway to a dessert-lover’s paradise. Located in the University Village by Oven 450, Sweet Daily is truly a convenient stop for Highlanders to refuel (and completely binge) on their daily intake of sugary goodness.
As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the welcoming...
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...
Tired of eating dining hall food and not having a car to drive you outside of campus? UCR is surrounded by many restaurants, boba shops and fast food places! Here are a few popular restaurants that are a few minutes away from campus. All of these restaurants are also walking distance from campus so you never have to ask...