4/5 Stars
Nestled in an inconspicuous corner of the Canyon Crest Towne Centre lies Starfish Sushi, an establishment that has the potential to be an afterthought amongst the hustle-and-bustle of the nearby Rite Aid and Ralphs’ clientele.
“Seat yourselves,” exclaimed a busy, but somewhat apathetic employee at the far side of the restaurant as I made my way through the front...
3/5 Stars
As a sort of habit, I have a tendency to check Yelp reviews of a restaurant before I eat there. They either offer me a mouth-drooling experience to look forward to, or serve as a proper warning to keep away from their dishes. In the case of Woodfire Cafe, I found myself painfully counting down the days of...
4.5/5 Stars
As I drove through the University Village frantically looking for parking to get lunch, something in the corner of my eye caught my attention: a logo that vaguely resembled a bitten ice cream cookie sandwich.
Being the extreme ice cream fanatic that I am, I braked suddenly (I’m a safe driver, I swear) to take a closer look...
4.5/5 Stars
Before we get started, let’s all take a moment to lament the sad state of the ‘buffet’ in America today. On the surface, it sounds like a wonderful idea: a restaurant filled with all different varieties of foods. Eat as much or as little as you want! Unlimited variety! Sounds great, right?
Things are different now; buffets have moved...
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 can be enjoyed by students and faculty alike, just a few minutes south of lot 30. Though it is a bit gentrified and can be...
4/5 Stars
Taco Tuesdays have almost become a tradition for some students, and on our college budget, paying around five dollars for dinner is considered a win (second to free, however). With that said, I headed down to Loco Burrito in Moreno Valley on a chilly Tuesday with my friends Cody and Vincent in hopes of getting some great tasting...
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;...