Emerald Empire: Finding Ireland in Riverside's Hills
When late-season storms transform our desert landscape, these six local trails offer a taste of the Emerald Isle right in our own backyard—if you catch them at their brief, verdant peak.
Why settle for soup and a sandwich when you could have a sandwich in soup? Try the signature “drowned” Jalisciense sandwich at La Chiva Rayada, a torta ahogada specialist on Mission in Jurupa Valley.
In a tidy subdivision in the hills above the Citrus State Historic Park, Kali Hathaway is baking the bagels of her dreams in her licensed home bakery. In today’s edition, Seth learns more about Parzel’s Bagelry: a great bagel bakery with big bagel ambitions.
This week, a hot tip from a hair stylist led Seth to this venerable grocery store/taqueria at Tyler and Cypress, where chicharron and fresh masa in many forms are the highlights of the taco counter.
Although the vast menu can be daunting for the uninitiated, follow Seth’s ordering guidelines and you can put together a phenomenal meal at this hot-spot for hot-pot, grilled meats and dumplings.
The market is a local favorite, accessible on foot from much of UC Riverside's student housing.
Although the vast menu can be daunting for the uninitiated, follow Seth’s ordering guidelines and you can put together a phenomenal meal at this hot-spot for hot-pot, grilled meats and dumplings.
Local farms provide organic, fresh strawberries picked daily on-site.
We were late to the game, but food trucks have become a popular destination for hungry Riversiders.
Don’t let the name mislead you - under-rated Sushi OK offers outstanding Japanese food in a modest strip mall setting. Seth Zurer’s latest Eat This Riverside explores the extensive menu at this bustling sushi bar.
Whether or not you’re fasting for Ramadan, there’s a lot to enjoy at the nightly Iftar break-fast buffet at Mirchi Restaurant. Seth explores the celebratory offerings at this home-style Halal restaurant near UCR in this week's column.
In springtime, it’s natural for a young person’s mind to turn toward grilled meats and smoked sausages. In this week’s “Eat This Riverside,” Seth Zurer shares his favorite source for Eastern European charcuterie and pantry staples, the European Deli Market.
Cold spicy noodles and savory rice rollups are the anchors on the menu at Manna Grill, a home-style Korean restaurant located in the University Village mall. Learn more about their offerings and what to order for lunch in this week’s “Eat This, Riverside”.
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