Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Restaurant Review: Piggy Pot

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...

Restaurant Review: Heroes Restaurant and Brewery

3 out of 5 stars   If there's one thing Riverside never fails to provide it is culture (and bipolar weather, but that is another article). Heroes Restaurant and Brewery, nestled between the Mission Inn and...
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Coffee Reviews: who has the best iced vanilla latte in Riverside?

Iced vanilla lattes are always my go-to drink whenever I explore new coffee shops. It’s one of my favorite coffee drinks when I’m in a rush, or when I need something to wake me...

Poke Bar is quite the catch

  Name: Poke Bar Rating: 5/5 Location: 3740 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 Price Range: $$ Hours: Monday - Sunday 11 a.m - 9 p.m. Category: Hawaiian, Seafood Credit/Debit Card: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Other amenities:   Located conveniently just a few blocks from UCR at the University Village, the primarily California-based chain Poke...

Restaurant Review: The Salted Pig

5 Stars According to its website, The Salted Pig in downtown Riverside has billed itself as “the Inland Empire’s first gastropub.” I had to look up what a gastropub even was, and it turns out...

Restaurant Review: Extreme Pita

1.5/5 Stars The Canyon Crest Towne Center is a hidden gem of sorts. Away from the bustling, packed restaurants on campus and off University Avenue, it offers a selection of unique eateries and shops that...
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Get back on your grind at this aesthetic uplifting study spot

Midterm season is upon us, ladies and gentlemen. The desperate need to have a proper study sesh spot can be overwhelming, but look no further. Back To The Grind offers a wide variety of...
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Can you feel the love in your starbucks?

Breaking out of routine is hard in any situation, let alone when it comes to our Starbucks orders. With the rise of social media such as TikTok, trends have skyrocketed. Wild Starbucks drinks in...

Goodwin’s Supermarket hosts seminar and tasting of organic foods

Ingredients like kale, chia seeds, agave and strawberry radishes were main attractions at Goodwin’s market. Before Wednesday night I’d hardly known what each of these ingredients were, let alone felt confident enough to purchase...
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Finding the best matcha latte on campus

We are currently witnessing the mainstream-ification of matcha in the United States (U.S.). While it has always been a staple in Japan, industry statistics show that this tea-based powder has become increasingly high in...