The Riversider Magazine June/July 2021

June /July 2021

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Navel orange trees in bloom along Jackson Street.

Photography by Zach Cordner

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Twilight lines along University Avenue.

Photography by Robert Lozano

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Last ounce of light on Mt. Rubidoux.

Photography by Julian Jolliffe

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D E PA R T M E N T S 4 I nland Exposures Highlighting our best images of Riverside.

Photography by Zach Cordner, Robert Lozano, and Julian Jolliffe 12 L ove Letter To Riverside “Our hearts belong to this city” 16 R iverside’s Finest RUSD Superintendent Renee Hill 18 L ocal Retailer 1LoveIE 20 L ocal Business Icon Vehicle Dynamics 36 A rts Chris Napolitano 44 D ining: Downtown Saku Ramen 46 D ining: La Sierra Mariscos del Pacifico 48 H idden Gems Backstreet Restaurant 50 B ar & Restaurant Guide The Riversider’s guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 54 P ostcards From Yesterday Riverside Municipal Auditorium

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F E AT U R E S 24 H istorical Riverside The history of The Raincross 28 R iverside’s Top Ten With Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson 38 R iverside’s Got Soul An interview with local music legend Gabe Roth

Mt. Rubidoux in all of it's 4th of July glory. Photography by Julian Jolliffe

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A Love Letter to Riverside

Alondra Figueroa, Arlington Class of 1995

Zach Cordner skating the Death Box on Chicago Ave. in 1995.

Riverside runs through our veins. This is the where we were raised. As young kids in the 1980s, we grew up less than two miles from each other. Spending our time separately, but still doing many of the same things. We both remember exploring the hills behind our neighborhoods on our bikes; having recess inside the classroom during those hot smog alerts, and watching Mt. Rubidoux burn gloriously every 4th of July.

We didn’t meet each other until high school. Alondra was a Goth/punk girl in Doc Martens going to Arlington High, while Zach was a scrappy skateboarder at Poly High wearing giant oversized cut-off pants bought from the Goodwill on Magnolia. We both spent those wonderful years driving around Riverside—going to live shows at The Barn, skateboarding empty drainage ditches, and hanging out on Main Street during the weekly “Downtown Wednesday Night” gatherings.

Anybody remember those drum circles?!

After high school, Alondra attended UCR, while Zach went to Cal State Long Beach. It was during this time that fate and a mutual friend led us to reconnect.

We started dating while Alondra finished up her degrees in Psychology and Spanish, and Zach did freelance work as a photojournalist for the Press Enterprise and Associated Press. Our relationship was often interrupted by Zach having to drop everything to photograph breaking news events around the Inland Empire.

At the same time, Alondra graduated from UCR, Zach was offered a dream job as a photo editor and staff photographer at TransWorld Media in Oceanside— an industry leader in the action sports category. Jumping at the opportunity, we made the move from Riverside to the other “side.” Though we were just an hour down the 15 Freeway, most of our friends and family were back home. Every meaningful holiday and family event was in Riverside, so in many ways it’s like we never left. Some people say “home is where the heart is.” Well, our hearts belong to this city.

We created this magazine for the sole purpose of bringing our community together and helping our small businesses thrive. Riverside’s going through a Renaissance and you can feel it. It’s growing and becoming more diverse by the minute. We feel its time for a new high-quality magazine to highlight all the amazing things happening in this city.

The Riversider Magazine celebrates all of those who call this place home—wherever you might be—because “Once a Riversider, always a Riversider.”

With love,

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Riverside's Finest Superintendent Renee Hill Riverside Unified School District

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At The Riversider, we truly believe in the tremendous power of public education. It’s widespread in our families, and we know how tirelessly educators work to bring knowledge and skills to our entire community. That’s why we wanted to be the first to interview our newly appointed Superintendent of Riverside Unified School District—Ms. Renee Hill.

Hill is a stellar educator who began her career at Longfellow Elementary in the 1980s. However, her love of Riverside started when she attended the Model UN hosted by UCR in high school. The college students genuinely welcomed her with kindness, and it was that experience that helped guide her decision to attend UCR. Not only for her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, but also for her teaching credential and Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She’s been a Riversider at heart ever since!

Ms. Hill has truly devoted herself to education and positively influencing the lives of her students, staff, and faculty for the past 28 years. Her previous position within RUSD was Chief Academic Officer—a position that entailed working with principals and

district departments to ensure that the focus was on furthering student learning, equity across programs and ser vices, as well as skills development for education professionals.

When asked what’s her favorite part of being an educator, Ms. Hill answered in two parts, “I’m able to learn all the time, and always have a reason to continue my learning. Also, I’m motivated by helping people meet their aspirations.“ Ms. Hill shared that as Superintendent she would focus on CARE, which stands for: C - C ared for- All RUSD students, families, and team members will feel cared for and about.

A - Academic achievement R - Reduce any service gaps that we have E – Excellent - strive for excellence every time in everything we do This strategy is so critical now more than ever as we all emerge from this incredibly difficult pandemic.

It’s become clear that after all that our community, and especially our kids have been through, we all

can use a little more care at times. Ms. Hill’s focus on the whole person, in regards to students and staff, is another reason why she stands out as one of Riverside’s finest.

With Ms. Hill’s longtime dedication to education and her focused CARE approach to providing service to our community, it’s no surprise that she was chosen as one of Riverside’s finest. We can’t wait to see what progress RUSD makes under her wellrounded leadership and we look forward to seeing her continue to shine by helping others achieve.

“We’re striving for excellence every single time, and while we do that, we should care for our students—care about each other and the people we serve”

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Local Retailer The Riversider | June/July 2021

1LoveIE

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Ask anyone from another part of the world about what comes to mind when you ask about Southern California. Five dollars says they think of celebrities and the entertainment industry, rather than the I.E.—the second largest metropolitan area and region in the nation.

Justin Hudson, owner of 1LoveIE, is trying to change that. Born and raised in Riverside, Justin always felt there was a lack of identity and community in the city he grew up in. While travelling in France ten years ago, locals would ask Hudson where he was from. His response left many confused. Many had never heard of Riverside. So he returned back to the states with a vision to create a brand that would positively represent his hometown, as well as creating a message to unite people.

The name itself is a spin on “I Love I.E.” Hudson chose to replace the “I” with the number “1” to represent the brand’s motto of “No Matter Where You’re From Together We Are One.” As they grew via strong online sales and pop-ups, the brand was able to open its first brick and mortar located at Victoria Gardens in 2017. The following year, they opened their Riverside Galleria location, which is a fitting tribute to their roots. When you walk in, you’ll first notice a vibrant mural situated behind the register depicting motifs styled after Old Town Riverside, and also France, where Hudson’s idea was born!

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of hats. You’ll also find t-shirts, shoes, accessories, and skateboard decks—all designed by Hudson himself. The shop proudly displays its classic logo— the Riverside Raincross—as well as designs with messages of peace and unity. Recently, the store partnered with Nike to create a custom Limited Edition HyperDunk basketball shoe, and there are even plans for an upcoming collaboration with Footlocker. No matter what you’re looking for, if you want to represent our amazing city in style, 1LoveIE has something for you.

What else sets the store apart? Their customers aren’t just customers. At 1LoveIE, everyone is family.

“We don’t refer to our customers as customers. We refer to them as family members,” Hudson proudly said. Some truly loyal customers even sport tattoos of the brand’s logo! As the brand has grown, they’ve set out to give back to the community with multiple fundraisers and donation events. One of their latest being a “Pick Up & Pull Up” event where Hudson and his staff helped give over 500 families groceries including food, body care, children’s clothing, dish sets, toys, and more!

This store is making more than a fashion statement. It’s a movement to shower locals and people from all over the world with the unique and rich flavor of Riverside. Check it out and see for yourself. That way, when someone asks you why you love the I.E, you can say it’s because of 1LoveIE.

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ICON Vehicle Dynamics Located on Lincoln Avenue, ICON Vehicle Dynamics is a premiere off-road suspension and accessory company that specializes in performance suspension for after-market truck and SUV vehicles—like Jeep, Dodge, GMC, Chevy, Ford, Toyota, and Nissan—for on or off-road usage.

With a relatively niche product offering, ICON quickly grew to become an industry leader in Toyota and Ford Super Duty performance suspension components.

O w n e r s A n g e l a B r o w n , To n y Diguglielmo, and Dylan Evans started ICON Vehicle Dynamics from humble beginnings in a small facility around thirteen years ago. “ When we star ted ICON in 2008, we were based in Corona. In 2009, we moved to Riverside into our present location,” said Tony. “We did an add-on to the rear of the building in 2018, and we jus t rented another 50,000-square feet next door three months ago.

The square footage of this facility is 60,000 and next door is 53,000. We have a combined total square footage of about 113,000 square feet.”

Their current space is massive—to say the least.

Growing up in Riverside influenced their decision to relocate back to their hometown roots: “We grew up here and we want to pour back into our own community,” said Angela.

ICON Vehicle Dynamics started out primarily as a suspension and shock absorber company, but saw a need for things that complimented their suspension like wheels, for example. So they created Icon Alloys. In the off-road segment, on top of wheels and suspension—their brand Impact Off-Road Armor (bumpers and accessories) also compliments their suspension system, as well. In terms of production, ICON does everything in-house—from engineering, design, manufacturing, assembly, marketing, branding, and distribution—they’ve got all the bases covered, as they’ve been constantly developing high-end The Riversider Magazine

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Owners Angela Brown, Dylan Evans, and Tony Diguglielmo

products that redefine the limits of what a “stock” vehicle is capable of.

Most of ICON’s clientele are high-end truck and SUV enthusiasts, and they’ve got a gigantic following of devoted fans of their brand on Instagram.

What really sets the company apart from other brands is that they make complete systems. ICON calls it “holistic engineering,” where they look at the vehicle as a whole and decide what’s best for it altogether—not just components here and there.

Providing full packages is what gives them a niche in the market. “From start-to-finish, you can get your wheels, armor, and suspension all in one package at ICON,” said Angela.

When it comes to giving back, ICON is very involved with the Riverside community, as they’re partnered up with a few different local non-profit charities. “We support the Junior League’s Diaper Bank with trucking—like picking up diapers and dropping them off and things like that, and we support them financially,” explained Angela. “We’re the main sponsor for a truck event downtown that’s for kids five and under where we get together with the police and fire departments and bring out our

ICON trucks, so kids can check them out and climb on them. It’s been cancelled for the past two years, so we’ll hopefully start that back up again this coming March. We’ve also done a few toy drives for the fire department, and we’ve partnered up with the Food Bank next door. We like to help out wherever we can.”

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History of The

Raincross

The making of Riverside's legendary symbol WORDS: H. VINCENT MOSES, PHD

Frank Miller’s Raincross patent illustration by W. A. Sharp, February 1908. From the collections of the Mission Inn Foundation and Museum.

Visit the National Historic Landmark Mission Inn in downtown Riverside, or walk Mission Inn Avenue east or west of the Inn, and you’ll undoubtedly come across the famous Riverside Raincross in one form or another.

The Raincross is everywhere, including on jewelry, t-shirts, tote bags, scarves, and other memorabilia sold at shops across the city. It appears on graffiti, tattoos, publications, restaurants, and schools.

At the Inn itself, you’ll be greeted by not one, but two large wooden mockups of the original Raincross, as designed by architect Arthur Benton for the master of the Mission Inn—Frank A. Miller—in 1907. Miller patented the Raincross in February 1908, under original patent drawing by artist W. A. Sharp of Los Angeles, working with Arthur Benton to capture the essence of his design. On the streets surrounding the Inn, visitors to downtown will encounter Riverside’s original Raincross Street Standards, approved by Miller, and featuring concrete versions of Miller’s iconic symbol.

My wife Cate wears a Raincross necklace by Mardon Jewelers, which I gave to her as an anniversary gift. She’s not alone. The Raincross symbol is embossed on City Hall, signifying its status as the proud official logo of Riverside.

Inception: Arts and Crafts Era Myth Building at the Mission Inn The Raincross image holds a pervasive power in Riverside, yet it remains an enigma, shrouded in the fog of Frank Miller’s mythical branding of the The Riversider Magazine

Mission Inn. To understand Miller, one needs to know that he personified Southern California’s growing love of the early 20th century Arts and Craf ts philosophy espoused by writers Gustav Stickley, Elber t Hubbard, and Charles Fletcher Lummis of the Los Angeles Times and the Land of Sunshine Magazine. Lummis, who called himself “Don Carlos” after the Mexican dons of the Californios Period, almost singlehandedly created what Kevin Starr called the “Mission Cult”—a Southern California branding program based on an obsession with the crumbling Spanish Missions. Lummis called them California’s “ruins,” and her cathedrals.

A s an af icionado of the A r t s and Craf t s philosophy, and the “Mission Cult,” which looked to the medieval cathedral builders and Spanish Missionaries for inspiration, Miller became a supreme mythmaker and brander—in the mode of Lummis— using medieval references and Spanish Missions to underpin his creations. By 1901, his passion for the Missions led Miller to design and construct his New Glenwood Hotel— California’s Mission Inn— after a romanticized version of Mission architecture.

In this pursuit, Miller spent 35 years (from 1901 to 1935) creating the myths and symbols that’d brand the Inn and Riverside; forging them from the fires of an idealized perception of California’s Spanish Heritage, Native American culture, and Franciscan Friars—especially, Saint Francis. He made Saint Francis the Patron Saint of the Inn. And on special

occasions, Miller dressed in the robe of a Franciscan Friar. His friend Elbert Hubbard (founder of the Arts and Crafts Roycroft Studios of East Aurora, New York) called Miller “Fra Frank,” or “Brother Frank,” and himself “Fra Elbertus,” to brand their enterprises with a Spanish flare, and embellish their status among their Arts and Crafts Movement brethren.

Adding to his Arts and Crafts bona fides, he collected Native American artifacts, and hosted the Mission Indian Federation at the Inn. Miller festooned the Inn with Navajo rugs, Southwest and California Indian baskets, and artifacts. He even brought the Sherman Institute, a Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding school, to Riverside to shore up the Inn’s perceived linkage to the Missions and Native Americans.

The Raincross—like Miller’s emphasis on Saint Francis—spun out of his Arts and Crafts-driven Native American linked brand-building campaign.

Missions, Native Peoples of the Southwest and the Raincross By 1906, events show that Miller had decided on a Mission Inn mark inspired by Native American “rain cross” legends of the Southwest. For centuries, Zuni Pueblo peoples were known to wear a rain cross necklace as a symbol of spring and summer rains. One version of the rain cross also doubled as a Christian Cross, too—the Isleta Cross of Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico. Given the native origins of the rain cross, it fit well with Miller’s efforts to create

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Mission Inn Raincross displaying the Inn’s motto, “Entre es su Casa, Amigo,” or “come in friend, this is your house.”

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Mission San Agustin de la Isleta, Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico, founded c1613 by Franciscan brothers.

a combined Native American and Mission-based symbol for the Inn. In 1907, Miller’s architect of record, Arthur Benton, collaborated with him and close associates on a design for this symbol, which Miller later officially dubbed the “Raincross.” The original Miller-Benton Raincross presented it as a relic from the Spanish conquest of Alta California. It first appeared in Benton and artist William A. Sharp drawings and illustrations as a rustic wooden double-armed cross secured with rawhide bindings above a wooden trapezoidal frame similarly bound, holding a version of a Spanish Mission Bell.

From this perspective, the Raincross is both a Spanish Christian symbol and a Native American icon—a derivation of the Isleta Cross of Central New Mexico, which early on reminded the Pueblo of their ancient dragonfly iconography.

Dragonfly and the Isleta Cross (1600 to Present Day) The double-bar cross design brought to Isleta, New Mexico by the Spanish Missionaries in 1540—according to certain Zuni, Hopi, and Navajo jewelry makers— seems to have clearly reminded the Pueblo people of their ancient supernatural medicine animal—the Dragonfly, a symbol of spring and summer rains.

The Cross of Isleta, also known as the Pueblo Cross, originating in the Isleta Pueblo of Central New Mexico, resembles an ancient Pueblo design motif based on Dragonfly, effortlessly merged with the Spanish Cross. Associated with Mission San Augustin de la Isleta, Isleta, New Mexico, the Isleta Cross incorporates both Christian and Native traditions in one modified cross.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Native American jewelry makers of the Southwest were producing exquisite Isleta Cross necklaces.

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to the Church the bleeding heart of Christ, and to the Pueblo and other regional peoples, the big heart of Dragonfly—who loved the people.

While Dragonfly legends help to explain the lore behind the Raincross, it doesn’t explain the final design. For that, we look again to the symbol making of the early 20th century Arts and Crafts Movement and its reverence for medieval printer’s marks and illuminated manuscripts. The logos of the National Biscuit Company (NABISCO) and Elbert Hubbard’s Roycroft mark provide prime examples of this tradition.

Nabisco and Roycroft Logos, 1900 and 1906: Finishing the Raincross In 1899, Cornelius Rumsey, recently retired multimillionaire Treasurer of NABISCO, moved to Riverside for his failing health. He purchased 40 acres of Washington navel oranges on Victoria Avenue and built a substantial home among the groves. Rumsey quickly established a high profile in local social circles

An ancient Zuni petroglyph of Dragonfly, the symbol of spring and summer rains, Southwest New Mexico.

for his respectable demeanor and commitment to civic improvements. Rumsey and Miller soon became fast friends, as they shared the same love of Native American artifacts, and business branding principles.

Based on their mutual adherence to the Arts and Crafts Movement philosophy—with its love of Native American lore and California’s Spanish heritage—it’d be reasonable to infer that the NABISCO logo and the Miller-Rumsey association would have influenced the final design of the Raincross.

By the same measure, Elbert Hubbard’s Roycroft mark (trademarked in 1906) might also have added its weight to Miller’s final Raincross design. Miller visited Elber t Hubbard, “Fra Elber tus,” in East

Raincross light standard, City Hall, Riverside, CA. Rights of use granted to the City by Miller between 1907-1910.

“I will paint your image (black, white, and red Dragonfly) on sacred things to symbolize spring and the spring rains, which will bring health to my people. I will paint your companion (green Dragonfly) as a symbol of summer and the summer rains”

—Zuni Myth of Shumakolowa “Dragonfly” first recorded by Smithsonian ethnographer Frank Hamilton Cushing in 1883, New Mexico

Rain Cross orange box label, McDermont Fruit company, Riverside, CA.

Elbert “Fra Elbertus” Hubbard pictured alongside the Roycroft brand mark, also derived from medieval monk marks on illuminated manuscripts, and signifying highest quality products by the Roycroft Studio, East Aurora, New York.

Gold Raincross necklace by Mardon Jewelers, Riverside, CA, made in the rustic style of the patent illustration of the Raincross by W. A. Sharp, artist for Miller.

NABISCO brand mark, Trademark c1900 by the National Biscuit Company, fashioned after a medieval mark used by monks at the end of illuminated manuscripts, representing highest quality workmanship in the name of God.

Young Pueblo woman wearing an Isleta or Pueblo Cross necklace, symbolizing both Dragonfly and a Spanish Christian Cross, 1889, Central New Mexico.

Aurora, New York in 1902, and toured the Roycroft Campus. Hubbard then visited the New Glenwood, California’s Mission Inn in 1904, and on other occasions prior to his death in 1915. Fra Elbertus even wanted to establish a Roycroft West at the Mission Inn under the supervision of his friend, Fra Frank.

Hubbard’s Roycroft symbol (like the medieval origins of the NABISCO logo) came from a medieval mark used by monks at the end of their illuminated manuscripts, standing for “ The Best I Can Do Dedicated to God.” He went a step further and completed his logo by inserting an “R” inside a circle at the base of the double-barred cross. The mark stood for “Roycroft,” meaning “Royal Craft,” evoking a venerable lineage reaching all the way back to the Middle Ages.

Official City of Riverside Raincross logo, used on letterhead, all Riverside government publications, Departments, and website.

In tandem with the NABISCO logo, it’s reasonable to assume Miller took the example of his good friend Hubbard and completed his own mark in the Hubbard mode. Miller’s Mission Inn mark shifted its focus away from Europe to the Southwest Spanish and Native traditions, combining a version of the Isleta Cross with a Mission Bell in a trapezoidal frame.

Within a few years—implying a relic of the past—the rustic Raincross had become synonymous with the Mission Inn, and the City of Riverside itself.

Our city should be doubly proud of its logo—it derives from the ancient Zuni legend of medicine animal Dragonfly, Pueblo design tradition, and from the master of the Mission Inn’s Arts and Crafts mythmaking at its finest. The Raincross is the perfect brand mark for Frank Miller’s Spanish Revival wonderland and Riverside— the city that the Raincross represents to the world.

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With Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA

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Brilliant, powerful, and charming, yet somehow incredibly down-to-earth helps describe the positive energy Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson brings to everything she does. It all took me a bit by surprise upon meeting our city’s new lady in charge.

I had my assumptions, of course—after all, she’s a powerhouse! I had no idea what to expect and I was so pleasantly surprised. Often too many politicians are looking to shake hands with the right people, throw out a few influential words, and move on to the next thing—but not Mayor Lock Dawson. She arrived at the California Citrus State Historic Park for her on-the-spot photo shoot with The Riversider, and despite a long hot day and blustering winds, she was fabulously dressed and ready to go I was immediately drawn in by her genuine warmth, our shoot flowed seamlessly and she was so flexible and friendly everyone forgot we were actually working!

As a fellow Highlander, I was awed by the fact that she is the first UC Riverside graduate to hold

the Mayoral position. Not only that, she’s the second woman to be elected Mayor in 150 years! I was also thrilled to find out that she served on the Riverside School Board of trustees for nine years. As a long time educator, I know how important that role is in our community as the Board helps shape the policies of the district that directly impact all of our students.

Mayor Lock Dawson is also a tremendous advocate for mental health services. This is critical now more than ever as we all emerge from this pandemic. Many have been seriously struggling and it’s important to the Mayor that people have access to the support they need quickly and easily.

She’s been appointed to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences three times by Governors of both parties. Her long-term involvement shows how natural it is for her to roll up her sleeves to work alongside peers with differing views for the betterment of our community.

With her degree in biology from UCR and a Masters in wildlife ecolog y from Universit y of

Washington, it’s clear that focusing on our environment is critical to her. That’s why she’s fought so hard for the preservation of the Santa Ana River by establishing the Santa Ana River Trust and helped draft the legislation to create the Santa Ana River Conservancy that focuses on protecting, restoring, and creating more access to the natural habitat.

Mayor Lock Dawson has a phenomenal, diverse background that’s perfectly prepared her to be in charge of any metropolitan city, but she is all ours!

We’re lucky to have her passionate collaborative leadership at the forefront of our wonderful city, and she made it clear that she has Riverside’s community and its citizen’s best interest at heart.

Of course she does—she’s truly one of us!

The Riversider asked her to do the impossible ... to painstakingly compile a list of ten of her most beloved places in Riverside! Thankfully, no job is too tough for our new Mayor, and we think you’ll find a few surprises (and some favorites) that we can all agree highlight the best of our beautiful city.

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Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park “ I ’m an avid outdoors person and hiker, and it’s within walking distance of my house. It’s beautiful for both sunrises and sunsets, and there are often a lot of cute dogs there. Fun fact: I saw someone riding a unicycle there on a trail one day.”

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Riverside Art Museum “ I love this place. It’s grown into an institution that touches all aspects of our city. My children have taken classes there and my husband and I have both served on the board at separate times. The art museum has a fabulous rooftop and they do a really good job of hosting events there. They also have a wonderful gift shop for unique and unusual “arty” gifts made mostly by Riverside artists.”

Riverside Art Museum • 3425 Mission Inn Avenue (951) 684-7111 • riversideartmuseum.org • @riversideartmuseum

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The Barn at UCR “ A s a Highlander, I’d be remiss if I did not mention ‘The Barn.’ I’m hoping they’re going to open it back up soon. It was not a very ‘fancy’ place when I went to school there, but it was the sight of many a good touring alternative band that came through. It was my ‘happy place’ I’d go to when I was in college, but now it’s really turned into this wonderful outdoor dining space with beautiful ironwork in it. It’s a place where you can run into alums and other people in Riverside and say hi. It’s a fun place to be.”

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The Barn at UCR • 1500 West Campus Drive (951) 827-5164 • @thebarnucr

4. Overflow Farms

“ O verflow Farms is a nonprofit organization that was started by this guy named Fred Stover, a retired contractor, and he just wants people to know about fresh foods and he wants to connect people with the land a little bit more. He’s partnered with our school district and created educational programs for our students to teach them about agriculture. Fred’s also partnered with our faith community at different locations to grow food, which is then donated to food pantries. They also sell some of their products to reinvest back into the farm. Fred has done it all on his own and it’s been wildly successful. One of the ways that he gets help for the harvest is by inviting volunteers from the community. Anyone can come out and volunteer and you get to take home what you pick.”

Overflow Farms • 4850 Jurupa Avenue overflowfarms.org • @overflowfarms

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MADE “ M ADE celebrates Riverside for the cool hotspot that it is by selling branded merchandise with our Raincross on it, mugs and glasses with a map of Riverside on them, and all kinds of cool stuff. MADE also features Riverside artisans and gives them a place to showcase their wares and sell them in an affordable place. You’ll find some unique gifts there and I think the owner Rico is a great guy—I like to support him and his family.”

MADE • 6520 Magnolia Avenue (951) 342-3044 • madeshopriverside.com • @made_riverside

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California Citrus State Historic Park “ I grew up in the greenbelt walking, running, and hiking on the Gage Canal. Citrus State Park is so wonderful because it really showcases what Riverside is all about and how we came to be—how we got on the map. It’s a really good walk down history lane with future plans to put in a bed and breakfast there and develop it more, so I think we may have an opportunity to have some Agri-tourism. Another reason I like Citrus State Park is because it’s actually preserved a huge part of history of the city that I knew growing up. We’re lucky we have it here. What other cities of our size have a state park right in the middle of it?”

California Citrus State Historic Park • 9400 Dufferin Avenue (951) 780-6222 • @cacitrusstatehistoricpark

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Van Buren Drive-In

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“ W ith everything being retro and vintage right now, you really can’t go wrong with a trip to the drive-in. If you’re going for the swap meet or a double feature—it’s good times to be had by all.”

Van Buren Drive-In • 3035 Van Buren Boulevard @vanburendrivein

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Riverwalk Dog Park “ It’s a safe place to let your dogs run wild. It’s clean, well maintained, and you get to meet fellow dog lovers. I really like it out there.

I frequent that one and another dog park downtown called Carlson Park. I have a little Shepard-Healer mix—she’s a workin’ dog.

She’s always trying to herd the kids around.”

Riverwalk Dog Park • Pierce Street & Riverwalk Parkway (951) 826-2000 • @rivparks

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Victoria Avenue " A “Linear Park” on the National Register of Historic Places, Victoria Avenue runs about seven miles and is ablaze with orange blossoms right now. It’s so beautiful. Not only is it a delight to drive down, it’s also a delight to walk and bike.”

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The Lobby

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“ The Lobby is a restaurant located downtown that has a “speak-easy” vibe and has delicious Riverside-themed craft cocktails like the Fairmount and the Casa Blanca Tennis Club, so I really enjoy that place.”

The Lobby • 3730 Main Street (951) 742-5020 • @lobbyriverside

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Arts The Riversider | June/July 2021

Chris Napolitano WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT

Chris Napolitano is a local artist who grew up in Riverside. He attended Victoria Elementar y, Gage Middle School, and Poly High School. After graduation, Chris commuted to Cal State San Bernardino and received a bachelor’s degree in the visual arts and art history. Chris would then go on to obtain a teaching credential and master’s degree in education.

A side f rom p aint ing and commis sions , Napolitano is also an educator who teaches studio art, art history, and digital photography at the high school level for the past thirteen years.

“As long as I can remember, I’ve loved to draw and paint. Growing up in a small family, I had to f ind a way to keep myself busy. In elementar y school, I’d often practice drawing the graphics and illustrations that I’d find in skateboard magazines.

I really enjoyed the work of illustrators like VC Johnson (VCJ), Jim Phillips, and Steve Nazar. Once I got to high school, the art teacher at Poly introduced

me to oil paint and that intensified my passion.”

Napolitano’s work can be seen at various businesses and in exhibits throughout downtown Riverside. He’s worked with numerous galleries and venues, including Mind & Mill, RC A A , Cit y Hall, Riverside Ar t Museum, and the Riverside Arts Council.

“I love the history, beauty, and culture of Riverside.

I have so many amazing memories throughout the entire city. From the smell of the orange blossoms on Dufferin Avenue, to the view from the top of Mt. Rubidoux—it’s a special place that has so much to offer. I also admire the fact that the City of Riverside is so supportive of the arts.”

Images of Chris’ work can also be found on his website: napolitanoart.wixsite.com, and also on his Instagram @chrisnapart

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RIVERSIDE'S GOT SOUL AN INTERVIEW WITH LOCAL MUSIC LEGEND

GABE ROTH Gabe Roth is a true renaissance man in every sense of the word. Musician, producer, engineer, mixer, record label owner, 2X Grammy winner, and family man—his roots are firmly planted in Riverside. After moving back east to go to NYU when he was only seventeen years old, Gabe was submersed into New York’s vibrant underground music scene at an impressionably young age—molding him into the person he is today.

Co-founder of the popular soul music record label Daptone Records, Roth has worked with legendary artists like Amy Winehouse, Sharon Jones, Lee Fields, Charles Bradley, and the James Hunter Six—just to name a few. A talented musician himself, Gabe’s passion for honest music runs deep and it shows with every record he makes.

The following’s a recent interview with Gabe at his recording studio located downtown in the Life Arts Center.

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Gabe feeling right at home at his recording studio located in downtown's Life Arts Center.

classes sounded fun. I just kind of stumbled into it.

I met a French guy named Philip Lehman who was trying to make old style funk records, and he had this label called Pure Records out of Paris, France. I was a fan of the label, so I just met up with him and started making records just for fun. I didn’t take it that serious—I never really thought it was going to be a career. I was free to break rules because I didn’t really have any ambitions.

Where did you grow up in Riverside?

I was born in Twin Peaks up in the San Bernardino Mountains, and then when I was about a year and-ahalf, my parents moved to Palm and Central—right there by the plaza. Then when I was about eight, we moved to Canyon Crest on the other side. When I was seventeen, I moved to New York and my parents moved downtown.

How did you first get into playing music?

My parents always played music and my sister played piano and guitar, so she showed me some stuff. When I was in high school, I started playing The Riversider Magazine

drums, and then I got into listening to blues and soul records. I was never really intending on becoming a musician—it was just for fun.

Since your parents and siblings are lawyers, how come you didn’t follow in your family’s footsteps?

I didn’t want to go into law—I wanted to be a high school teacher. I just thought that it didn’t really matter what I majored in college as long as I got a Bachelor’s degree. So when was in college at NYU, around my junior year, I didn’t have my major picked out, so I just went through the catalog and music

Why did you move back to Riverside after living in New York for so long?

Well, I was in New York for most of my adult life and then I moved back to Riverside in 2010. My wife and I had a one year old with another one on the way, so we just wanted to get out of New York. At that point, I was touring a lot anyway. I mean, every weekend I was flying out to some different city, so I wasn’t really looking for excitement. I had a strong crew of musicians and I didn’t really need to be in New York anymore. It’s not great for the business, but I basically would fly in to Brooklyn and record, and then fly home and mix.

When did you start Daptone Records and how did that come about?

Before Daptone, I had a record company called Desco that I started with Philip. Around the turn of the millennium, Desco shut its doors due to some business differences. Daptone rose from the ashes of that. My partner in Daptone is Neal Sugarman, who has a band called the Sugarman 3. I produced

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“ PART OF OUR PHILOSOPHY AT DAPTONE IS THAT WE TRY TO NOT THINK OF IT AS ‘GENRES’ OR BOXES. OUR VIBE IS NOT REALLY ABOUT THAT IT’S SOUL MUSIC—IT’S SOULFUL MUSIC, IT’S RAW MUSIC, AND IT’S HONEST MUSIC” two or three of his records for Desco. And then after Desco, I was working with Sharon Jones and producing the records. So Neal was like, “Let’s start another record company,” and I was like, “I don’t want to run a record company,” so we made a deal where he’d take over the business if I kept making the records. That was back in 2001.

How did you get the nickname “Bosco Mann?”

At the time, I owed a shit ton of money for student loans, credit cards, and all kinds of stuff, so I didn’t want to put my real name on a record—thinking that someone was going to come looking for me.

During that time, I was using this guitar player named Scott Mann, and I thought it’d be cool to make it sound like we’re brothers in the band, so

I took his last name. My dad wanted to name me Hieronymus Bosch—after the famous painter—and he was going to call me “Bosco” for short, but my mom wouldn’t let him.

How was it working with legendary artists like Sharon Jones? How did you originally find her?

I found Sharon with Desco before I started Daptone.

One of our first records was with Lee Fields. We ended up tracking him down and we were doing a session in our studio in Long Island and I needed background vocals. The saxophone player who worked with us at the time, Joe Erbeck, said, “Man, my girlfriend can come down with a couple friends and kill the background vocals for this Lee Fields

Above: Amy Winehouse performing live at the 2007 Coachella Music Festival with Gabe playing bass (on right).

song.” So the next day he showed up with Sharon, and I said to her, “Where are you friends? ” She then said, “Why pay three when you can pay me?”

She sang backgrounds and she sounded so good.

We hit it off right away. She sang a couple leads and then we started doing 45s and a lot of shows with her. At the time, the band was called The Soul Providers, which was the house band for Desco.

That’s how I first met Sharon, and then we spent the next twenty years touring together and making records. We were like a family.

How did you originally meet up with Charles Bradley?

With Charles, it was different—he just knocked on my front door. At the time, I lived with my ex-wife in a

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RIVERSIDE'S GOT SOUL basement apartment in Brooklyn. One day, Charles came down and knocked on my window and I went to the door and he said, “I heard you were looking for me,” and I was like, “I don’t even know who you are, man.” He told me that he heard I was looking for a singer and I was like, “How did you even get my address?” Charles said he’d gotten it from some drummer, but I’d never heard of the dude. I mean, you don’t just give out your address to anybody—people might have your phone number, but your address?

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was dropped on my doorstep. We hit it off and did some records and he helped me with some stuff.

Was it a difficult experience to go through losing both Sharon and Charles to cancer within less than a year of each other?

Right before Sharon died, Dan Klein from The Frightnrs also passed away from ALS. It’s been rough—those years were really tough. I’m really grateful—especially with Sharon—for the time we got to spend together on the road. I don’t think I’ll ever be as high as I was when I was on stage with her. We had a real good time.

What ’s new and upcoming with Daptone these days?

There’s whole new scene out here, so we launched the Penrose Imprint, which is all local Southern California artists that we got going in the last couple of years. It’s a bunch of new artists like Sacred Souls, Jason Joshua, The Altons, Vicky Tafoya, and Los Yesterdays.

Is it true that you’ve won a couple Grammys?

Yeah, I won one for Amy Winehouse’s album Back To Black in 2008 and one for Booker T. Jones’ album The Road From Mephis I engineered in 2012.

What’s your connection with the Life Arts Center? How long have you been at the LAC and what exactly do you do there?

Well, I’ve been in this spot for about ten years. I was just looking for a place to build a mixing room when I moved out here because I didn’t want to have to leave my kids as much to make records, so I’d record in New York and mix out here. I got lucky and a corner studio opened up the weekend I came in. It’s an interesting building—it has a deep history.

It started out as a YMCA, and at one point it was a mental institution, and then it was a scientology center for a long time. So it’s gone through different levels of chaos over the years. It’s this beautiful historic building and it’s kind of falling apart. Since I’ve been here for the last bunch of years, the upstairs is basically artist’s studios—a lot of painters and things like that. And then the downstairs is event halls with big beautiful roomy spaces where they hold quinceañeras, weddings, and things like that.

It’s a cool, little community in a really cool building.

Have you mixed a lot of albums here?

I’ve mixed a ton of albums here. Going back ten years, almost all the Daptone albums were mixed here.

Charles Bradley’s albums, Sharon Jones’ albums, and The Frightnrs albums—all that stuff. Sharon did a lot of vocals here on her last couple albums. We did a lot of stuff out here. As far as the “live” room goes, we took that over a few years later. I’ve only had it permanently for the past three years, and we did all of James Hunter’s albums in that room and all the Penrose Imprint stuff.

What kind of music do you listen to now?

I like a lot of different kinds of music like African music, Latin music, and I like a lot of gospel music.

I’ll always love The Kinks because their songs are badass. Part of our philosophy at Daptone is that we try to not think of it as “genres” or boxes. Our vibe is not really about that its soul music—it’s “soulful” music, it’s raw music, and it’s honest music.

Legendary artist Sharon Jones performing with Gabe at 2008's Coachella Music Festival.

What was it like working with Amy Winehouse?

I didn’t play on her album—I did some help with arrangement s , producing , and recording. It was only really a handful of days. We cut some of her stuf f in the studio without her. We did some shows like Coachella, and I toured with her a little bit. A lot of the drug shit and crazy s tuf f was hy pe, but she def initel y had some problems. We hung with her a few times at her place in London in her studio and you could see more of that there than we were on the road.

For the most par t when we were hanging out

with her, she was pretty mellow and gracious—it was pret t y nice and unevent ful. She was ver y talented musically—she knew what she wanted and she had her own vibe. I think she hit a certain spot in pop culture by taking our sound and mixing it with hers.

Do you remember the first album you produced?

Yes I do! I started making records when I was nineteen.

It was in 1995 or 1996 and it was The Revenge Of Mr. Mopoji —it was a fake Kung Fu soundtrack for a 70s movie that never came out and we put it out as a reissue.

Did living in New York shape you into the person you are today?

I think it did for sure. Definitely. If I didn’t move to New York, I’d probably be a high school teacher. But it’s not just New York. There’s a very specific group of people to me that I really base my adult life—my career—on. It’s people like Binky, Neal, or Sharon—it’s these particular people—I was getting down with that made it what it was. Everything that came out of Daptone and Penrose—the whole aesthetic—had to do exactly with the people I met.

What do you love most about living in Riverside?

I just dig the realness, which may seem kind of weird, but coming from New York—there’s a gritty realness around here. Obviously, the weather is beautiful and it ’s a beautiful town. There’s also a really good community here in Riverside.

Thankfully, we were able to come out here and buy a big, beautiful old house. What I love about living here, musically, is that the soul scene is crazy out here right now. The low-rider scene has always been here, but now all of sudden there’s a ton of new bands. The scene is poppin’ right now and it’s about to explode.

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Dining: Downtown The Riversider | June/July 2021

Kimchi Fried Rice

Saku Ramen

Niku

Vegan

Shio

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Located downtown on Main Street across from The Mission Inn, Saku Ramen is Riverside’s newest and most authentic Ramen shop. Owner Rick y Komorida (originally from Kyoto, Japan) opened up Saku Ramen for business in December of last year, and they've quickly become a popular "go-to" in the area for all things ramen. The word sakura means “cherry blossom” in Japanese, and “Saku Ramen” is a play on words, which is fairly obvious as you notice their beautiful cherry blossoms located in the front of the restaurant as you enter.

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The dark ambiance of Saku Ramen gives off a “nightclub” vibe with it’s low lighting, ample bar space, and contemporary house music playing throughout the restaurant. It should be noted that what also makes Saku Ramen so special is the fact that they’re open 24 hours. Yep, you can now get your ramen fix at 2:30am if you so desire. The dining area’s stainless steel seating perfectly accentuates the overall look and feel of their space. Beautiful murals created by local artist NIZ (@_.Niz._) adorn the walls—along with traditional Japanese stylings—completing its mystique.

From exploring different proteins to concocting complex broths, Saku Ramen pays close attention to detail when it comes to making ramen, as they pride themselves on their homemade Japanese ingredients. “We make everything from scratch. It takes about sixteen hours just to make the broth— that’s one of the reasons we operate for 24 hours because we want to have that traditional broth. We give it to our guests so they can experience that taste,” said Federico Sanchez, general manager. “We try the broth three or four times everyday to make

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sure they’re right. If they’re not, we won’t sell it.”

Besides ramen, Saku Ramen serves up amazing fried rice as well, with their Kimchi Fried Rice and Veggie Fried Rice menu offerings being immensely popular with locals and visitors alike. Vegan options are available as well.

“Here we get all walks of life, especially through downtown—you just get everyone,” said Federico, referring to Saku Ramen’s location. “Just having that big cultural difference makes it nice when we have customers experience ramen for the first time. We love what we do.”

Saku Ramen is open 24 hours a day Monday through Sunday.

Saku Ramen 3643 Main Street (951) 742-5849 sakuramen.org @sakuramenriverside

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Molcajete Tres Islas

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Dining: La Sierra The Riversider | June/July 2021

Mariscos del Pacifico WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Reyna del Pacifico

Mini-Mariscada

Off the beaten path, Mariscos del Pacifico can be found on Magnolia just behind the crowds at the Galleria at Tyler. It’s proudly female-owned and family-driven, but part of a well-loved franchise from Rialto known for their delicious Sinaloan-style Mexican food.

Owner Maria Hernandez began her journey into the culinary world by working at the original Mariscos del Pacifico and noticed that many of the regular clientele were coming directly from Riverside, and even Perris just to eat! She saw this as an opportunity to serve the community, and after two years of studying the intricate flavors of Sinaloan Mexican-style cooking, Maria knew it was time to venture out on her own. She recruited her amazing family—daughters Elizabeth and Ivonne—as well as her husband, Ernesto, and opened up the Riverside location two years ago this month. Even during this unprecedented pandemic, their food is deliciously addictive and so sought after they were able to stay af loat as a new business despite the multiple shutdowns. It just goes to show what a tremendous work ethic, Latino family values, and keeping your eye on the dream can do!

Let me tell you that this place may be small, but the portions and range of delicious flavors are huge! Maria and her daughter Elizabeth were kind enough to share some of their most popular dishes with The Riversider and we were blown away!

Starting with the local’s favorite—the simpleyet-brimming with fresh flavor Picosito taco, filled with diced grilled shrimp and melted cheese nestled in their hand-made melt-in-your-mouth corn tortillas. I was surprised by how scrumptious they were, authentic, and so amazing! Perfect to share a few as an appetizer, or can be served as a plate alongside their Mexican rice and refried beans for a fulfilling meal.

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Picosito Tacos

and this had a good kick, but was not overwhelming.

It was bright, flavorful, and filled with shrimp, cucumber, tomato, onions, and avocado. It’s everything you want in a Cóctel, and this was only part of the MiniMariscada, which consists of the Cóctel, aguachile (think of it like a ceviche, but more spicy, dazzlingly tart, and tasty), and two different types of ceviche boasting distinct flavors using the Chiltepin pepper that showcase the Sinaloan-style of making seafood.

You just have to go try it and see which one’s your favorite because I sure couldn’t decide!

Then they brought out the superb Molcajete Tres Islas (three islands) this is beyond impressive—it comes out sizzling hot served in the traditional a giant stone bowl that houses the exquisitely grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp—as the three islands mentioned in the name of this spectacular dish! Don’t forget the grilled nopales—melty cheese and sublime salsa mixture that it all simmers in like it was born in it. Listen up, gentlemen ... if you want to impress your lady friend this dish will definitely hit the mark!

If you’re looking for something a bit lighter, you have to check out the tempting tower of seafood aptly named Reyna del Pacífico tostada. This takes your breath away as it’s layered with shrimp, scallops, octopus, and lemon-cooked shrimp served with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lemon, and topped with buttery sliced avocado. It was almost too gorgeous to eat—almost! Imagine it as a monument to ceviche that is a must-try that you won’t regret.

Here’s the bottom line, folks: This place is completely unexpected and doesn’t fail to deliver

(L to R): Ernesto Mena, Maria Hernandez, Ivonne Mena, and Elizabeth Mena.

deliciously fresh seafood and Mexican cuisine this side of Sinaloa. The service is impeccable, genuinely warm, and always friendly. They make a point to know their local patrons and their favorite dishes.

Absolutely everything they do makes you feel like you’re part of their little family. Be sure to swing by and tell them you read their glowing review in The Riversider.

Mariscos Del Pacifico 10436 Magnolia Avenue (951) 588-6758 Mariscosdelpacifico.com @mariscos_del_pacifico

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Turkey Bacon Ranch. Smoked turkey breast, pepper bacon, melted cheddar, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and creamy peppercorn ranch dressing.

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Hidden Gems The Riversider | June/July 2021

Backstreet Restaurant WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Located in the Brockton Arcade , Backstreet Restaurant has been a communit y staple for many years. Way back in the summer of 1967, entrepreneurs Mac and Barbara McClusky bought the old Nelson Street Market and then quickly renovated it to become a new outdoor lunch place called “Backstreet Restaurant.”

Since the day it first opened, noontime has been a nonstop beehive of culinary production at Backstreet. Over the years, it’s become a special meeting place where you can catch up with friends and relax in their tranquil outdoor garden setting.

The McClusky’s original vision for their restaurant was indeed a garden spot—a fine place to pick up a sandwich and gather with friends at lunchtime.

Backstreet has always been a “secret” lunch spot for Riversiders, and a bona fide oasis in the city during summertime with its glorious fountain and the outside dining area’s big, beautiful canopy of trees that provide much needed shade from the scorching sun.

After 41 years of service to its fine patrons, Mac and Barbara decided it was time to hand over the reigns to the next generation, so they sold Backstreet in the year 2000 to their youngest daughter Kitty and her husband Keith Holloway.

Keith and Kitty continue to cook and slice all the meat fresh everyday and have kept everything the same as its always been since the beginning. “The place runs itself. I mean, we have a waitress that’s been working here for 38 years—it’s a big family The Riversider Magazine

affair. My son actually works here now, as well” said Keith. “Customer service is number one for us. I think that’s why we constantly get five star ratings. It’s all about customer service.”

With a simple deli-style menu offering, Backstreet is best known for making some of the most amazing Pastrami and Corned Beef Sandwiches on the West Coast. Other quality sandwiches include the Turkey, Ham, Hot Roast Beef, and Tuna—all ser ved on sourdough or Prairie bread with a side of baked beans, potato salad, or chips. It should be noted that their potato salad is simply to die for and is a meal within itself and not just a side item. And to finish things off the right way, the Banana Cream Pie is one of the best desserts you’ll ever taste in your life! They also serve mouth-wateringly delicious chocolate, coconut, and strawberry tarts as well.

Whatever you plan to order at Backstreet, you’re guaranteed to leave with a full and satisfied belly every time.

With a line forming outside usually 30 minutes before they open every day, you'll know right away that Backstreet is truly on to something special— that’s what makes them a hidden gem, and one of Riverside’s best-kept secrets.

Backstreet is open every Monday through Friday from 11am to 2pm

Owners Keith and Kitty Holloway

Backstreet Restaurant 3735 Nelson Street (951) 683-6650 backstreetriverside.com @backstreetrest67

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Bar & Restaurant Guide

Steve’s Donuts

The Brickwood

Soup Shoppe

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Tikal Bakery II

The Lobby

The Riverside Airport Cafe

Uncle Chuang’s Bakery

The Menagerie

BREWERIES

AMERICAN (NEW) Lenoir’s Bistro & Bakery

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 92 (951) 462-1006 Pixels Bar And Eatery

3535 University Ave (951) 683-7957 ProAbition Whiskey Lounge & Kitchen

3597 Main St (951) 222-2110

3975 Mission Inn Ave (951) 276-0051 Donut Queen

5501 Mission Blvd (951) 369-8797 Dunkin’ Donuts

18641 Van Buren Blvd (951) 384-2882 Dunkin’ Donuts

4922 La Sierra Ave (951) 777-8377 Freshh Donuts

781 W Blaine St (951) 682-5648

The Rustik Fork Eatery

1355 E Alessandro Blvd Ste 101 (951) 656-3555

Genie’s Donuts

17132 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-8324

The Salted Pig

3750 Main St Ste 103 (951) 742-5664

Hunneedees

9364 Magnolia Ave (951) 295-3070

Yard House

3775 Tyler St (951) 688-9273

Isabella’s Cupcakes & More

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #28 (951) 782-9200

BAKERIES/DONUTS Jojo’s Donuts American Donuts Shop

5555 Van Buren Blvd

4935 Tyler Meadow Rd La Rosa Bakery

American Donuts

3355 Iowa Ave (951) 329-3238

3969 Chicago Ave (951) 680-9256 Linda’s Donuts

Baguette Bakery & Café

767 W Blaine St B (951) 788-5300

3950 Pierce St (951) 351-8288 Lindmair Bakery

Baker’s Dozen Donuts

6100 Magnolia Ave (951) 369-0198

9230 Magnolia Ave (951) 688-2131 Lola’s Bakery

Beehive Bakery Girl

4100 Latham St

4026 Chicago Ave (951) 683-1219

Better-Be Donuts Café

Miss Donuts & Bagel

1015 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 653-0166 Cakebox

3557 Main St A (951) 660-4179 Casey’s Cupcakes

3649 Mission Inn Ave (951) 328-6908 Chela’s Panadería

4022 Park Ave (951) 680-9983 Christy’s Donuts

8151 Arlington Ave (951) 977-8166

3962 University Ave (951) 787-0193 Mr. Blue’s Donuts

19009 Van Buren Blvd Ste 123 (951) 780-3188 Nothing Bundt Cakes

3639 Riverside Plaza Dr #502 (951) 787-1885 Ochoa’s Mexican Bakery

10330 Arlington Ave #3 (951) 359-8128 Oh My Pie

3750 Main St #504 Ortiz Bakery

The Cookie Plug

2915 Van Buren Blvd J1 (951) 505-0146 Cupcakes & Curiosities

3569 Main St (951) 452-6271

Delicias del Horno Bakery

3969 Chicago Ave (951) 456-9448 Donut Bar Riverside

3750 University Ave #175 (951) 742-5949 Donut Cravings

7132 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-8324 Donut Tyme

5225 Canyon Crest Dr (951) 788-5043

7201 Arlington Ave Ste C (951) 323-7153

421 Iowa Ave #A (951) 787-9138 Pepe’s Panaderia

3511 Madison St (951) 353-8801 Rainbow Donuts

3400 La Sierra Ave #A (951) 687-0850 Riverside Cookie Shoppe

6737 Brockton Ave (951) 686-6374 Senzational Bakery

1711 Mathews St (951) 382-3629 Simple Simon’s Bakery & Bistro

3639 Main St (951) 369-6030 Star Donut

5145 Jurupa Ave #H (951) 530-8006

3740 Iowa Ave #109 (951) 275-8800 US Donuts

4786 La Sierra Ave (951) 352-1893 Winchell’s Donut House

1705 University Ave (951) 682-8834 Woodcrest Donuts

19510 Van Buren Boulevard Ste F7 (951) 653-5054 Yvette’s Bakery

6729 Indiana Ave (951) 742-5541 Yum Yum Donuts

3247 Arlington Ave (951) 683-5489

3653 Main St (951) 352-2739 3730 Main St (951) 742-5020 3581 University Ave (951) 788-8000 The Presidential Lounge

3649 Mission Inn Ave (951) 784-0300 VIP Nightclub & Restaurant

3673 Merrill Ave (951) 784-2370 W. Wolfskill

4281 Main St (951) 374-1176

6712 Magnolia Ave (951) 781-4710 6951 Flight Rd (951) 688-3337

All Points Brewing Co.

2023 Chicago Ave Unit B8 (951) 213-6258 Euryale Brewing Company

2060 Chicago Ave Ste A-17 (951) 530-8865 Packinghouse Brewing Company

6421 Central Ave Ste 101-A (951) 333-9261 Route 30 Brewing Company

BBQ

9860 Indiana Ave Ste 19 (951) 776-7083

Al’s Big Top BBQ

Route 30 Tap Room

Charley Rokk’s Authentic Texas BBQ

Thompson Brewing

3500 Polk St

BAR & GRILLS

5145 Jurupa Ave (951) 774-0039

Art’s Bar & Grill

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Dorry’s Bar & Grill

Gram’s BBQ

3740 Mission Inn Ave 9900 Indiana Ave (951) 289-7533 Wicks Brewing

3357 University Ave (951) 683-9520

3540 Riverside Plaza Dr Ste 314 (951) 683-9700

11620 Sterling Ave Ste C (951) 689-2739 BURGERS

17136 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-0388 Duke’s Bar & Grill

3221 Iowa Ave (951) 248-1143

Events Sports Grill

10560 Magnolia Ave #A (951) 352-2693 Fire Up Grill

3750 University Ave (951) 289-9071 Flat Top Bar & Grill

17960 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-0114 Joe’s Bar & Grill

10909 Magnolia Ave (951) 637-3931 Law’s Restaurant

9640 Indiana Ave (951) 354-7021 Raincross Pub & Kitchen

3557 University Ave (951) 780-6000 Shooters Sports & Grill

10226 Indiana Ave (951) 785-9588 Sire Restaurant

6440 Magnolia Ave (951) 683-7473

3527 Main St (951) 782-8219

Messi Soul Kitchen

4270 Riverwalk Pkwy #104 (951) 588-6252 Mongolian BBQ

1242 University Ave STE 7 (951) 686-0702 Smokey Canyon BBQ

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #9 (951) 782-8808

Baker’s Drive Thru

2221 Main St (909) 884-5233

Baker’s Drive Thru

6686 Indiana Ave (909) 884-5233 Baker’s Drive Thru

1300 Blaine St (909) 884-5233

Baker’s Drive Thru

10225 Magnolia Ave (909) 884-5233

BREAKFAST DINERS & CAFES Baker’s Drive Thru Amy’s

10635 Magnolia Ave (951) 689-0296

5396 Mission Blvd (909) 884-5233 Boys Burgers

Brandon’s Diner

10246 Indiana Ave Ste A (951) 359-3617

10737 Magnolia Ave (951) 689-1294 Burger Boss

Brandon’s Diner

9646 Magnolia Ave (951) 637-2782

2585 Canyon Springs Pkwy (951) 656-6500 BurgerIM

Brandon’s Diner Jr Of City Hall

3900 Main St (951) 778-2588

10920 Magnolia Ave Unit 105 (951) 441-8868 BurgerIM

Cafe Le Reve

141 E Alessandro Blvd Ste 10A (951) 215-0007

1201 University Ave #110 (951) 783-9555 Chris’ Burgers

Crest Cafe

BARS/LOUNGES

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 40 (951) 784-2233

Downtown Experiment

Daily Brew Coffee House

Lake Alice Trading Co

Flo’s Farmhouse Cafe

Locals Public House

Goody’s Kitchen

Mezcal Ultra Lounge

Joanna’s Cafe

MTL Concert Venue & Bar

Kountry Folks

407 Iowa Ave (951) 781-8542 Farmer Boys

3601 University Ave (951) 355-2606

2955 Van Buren Blvd (951) 352-7477

3400 University Ave (951) 680-0900 Farmer Boys

3616 University Ave (951) 686-7343

5620 Van Buren Blvd (951) 352-2690

2901 Iowa Ave (951) 782-9003 Farmer Boys

191 Alessandro Blvd (951) 780-1800

5665 Van Buren Blvd Ste A (951) 359-8701

3303 Madison St (951) 351-9700 Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express

3737 Main St Ste 100 (951) 333-8558

17950 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-8843

3457 Arlington Ave Suite 106 (951) 369-4950 George’s Drive-In

3630 University Ave (951) 682-4427

3653 La Sierra Ave (951) 354-0437

9910 Magnolia Ave (951) 688-2471

Golden Ox

Jade China

Kraemer’s Coffee Bistro

Johnny’s Burgers

Little Beijing Chinese Fast Food

Lift Coffee Roasters

6490 Magnolia Ave (951) 782-8922 4825 La Sierra Ave (951) 688-1000 Johnny’s Burgers

3394 Madison St (951) 687-3599 Mission Burgers

4606 Pine St (951) 682-7272 MGM Burgers

1691 Main St (951) 276-1744 Monty’s Good Burger

3605 Market Street (213) 915-0257 Nikko’s Burgers

9295 Magnolia Ave STE 112 (951) 352-7290 Original Tommy’s

7504 Mission Grove Pkwy S (951) 780-4201

2712 Canyon Springs Pkwy (951) 653-9200

5800 Van Buren Blvd (951) 509-1188

6734 Brockton Ave (951) 686-4400

2060 Chicago Ave Ste A10 (951) 742-7413 Mi Cafecito Coffee

Lucky Wok

3605 Market St Ste 2

Monark Asian Bistro

3660 Mission Inn Ave (951) 276-7147

2995 Van Buren Blvd (951) 688-2888 5225 Canyon Crest Dr #64 (951) 683-1073 Mr. China Express

8451 Colorado Ave #8301 (951) 687-8967 Mr. You

19530 Van Buren Blvd G7 (951) 653-1740 Peking Restaurant

11170 Magnolia Ave (951) 687-4822 Wok In Kitchen

5050 Arlington Ave #101 (951) 343-7888

Molinos Coffee

Nekter Juice Bar

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Suite 7B (951) 224-9842 R&B Tea

1889 University Ave Unit 105 (951) 462-4142 Sharetea

10920 Magnolia Ave Ste 103 (951) 406-5165 Sharetea

3740 Iowa Ave Ste 103 (951) 530-8536 Tastea

M & M Deli

1960 Chicago Ave #D1 (951) 684-6861

Yogurtland

RiverCrust Deli

Yogurtland

Rubidoh Deli

INDIAN

355 Iowa Ave A (951) 784-7370 6235 River Crest Dr Ste F (951) 656-8145 3633 Market Street (951) 376-2356 Subs & Spuds

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste #83a (951) 369-1491 The Sub Station

3663 Canyon Crest Dr (951) 683-4523 Tummy Stuffer

1159 Iowa Ave O (951) 369-1266 The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe

3573 Main St (951) 784-3149

5980 Van Buren Blvd (951) 358-9203

COFFEE/TEA/JUICE 7 Leaves Cafe

1201 University Ave Ste 101 (951) 530-8666

Tim Boba

Nanay Gloria

R Burgers

Twee Coffee

GERMAN

1666 University Ave (951) 784-4350 Riverwalk Burgers & Grill

3812 Pierce St (951) 353-0919 Star Burgers

7207 Arlington Ave (951) 689-5050

Arcade Coffee Roasters

3672 Chicago Ave Ste A (951) 266-6839 Back to the Grind

3575 University Ave (951) 784-0800 Boba Fiend Tea House

Zorba’s Restaurant

450 Iowa Ave (951) 686-5830 Zorba’s Express

770 University Ave (951) 787-0094 CHINESE Big Sky Bistro

1575 University Ave Ste A (951) 328-1688 Canton Chinese Food

1756 University Ave (951) 684-6126 China Wok Inn

5771 Mission Boulevard (951) 680-9810 Chen Ling Palace

9856 Magnolia Ave (951) 351-8511 Chinatown

10935 Magnolia Ave (951) 785-6197 Dragon House

10466 Magnolia Ave (951) 354-2080 Frice Szechuan Restaurant

1299 University Ave #104-E (951) 686-2182 Greedy Cat

1400 University Ave Ste 108 (909) 655-7235 Ho Choy’s

10352 Arlington Ave (951) 785-1188 Ho Ho

3511 Madison St (951) 637-2411 Hong Kong Fastfood

1490 University Ave (951) 686-2223

3375 Iowa Ave (951) 823-0700 Bobaloca

19009 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-8646 Bolcupop

3605 Market Street (951) 595-4513 The California Lounge

3649 Mission Inn Ave (951) 784-0300 Coffee Court Bistro

3607 10th St (951) 328-0866 Condron Coffee

3696 Sunnyside Dr (951) 880-3354 Crave Coffee & Tea

3590 Central Ave (951) 289-9436 Daily Brew Coffee House

2955 Van Buren Blvd (951) 352-7477 Ding Tea

1575 University Ave Ste E (951) 429-9706 DCH Roasters

10800 Magnolia Ave (951) 688-1662 Goodwin’s Organics Cafe

191 W Big Springs Rd (951) 682-2667 Juice Bar Factory

4135 Chicago Ave #170 (951) 530-8428 JUJUBAR

19040 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-0224 Kung Fu Tea

3678 Central Ave Ste 102 (951) 254-9609

1450 University Ave Ste N (951) 462-1929 9344 Magnolia Ave (951) 335-0599 Krak Boba

3907 Chicago Ave Ste B (951) 742-5341 DELI/SANDWICHES Backstreet Restaurant

3735 Nelson St (951) 683-6650 Butch’s Grinders

4602 Pine St (951) 781-8511 The Cali Grub

2025 Chicago Ave Unit A14 (951) 777-1303 Cheba Hut

FILIPINO

10959 Magnolia Ave (951) 977-8831

European International Market & Deli

7120 Indiana Ave G (951) 274-9100

Ono Hawaiian BBQ

3540 Riverside Plaza Dr #324 (951) 328-1988

2093 University Ave (951) 683-7380

3560 Riverside Plaza Dr (951) 213-6018

D’Elia’s Grinders

Cherry On Top

9009 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-3354

19009 Van Buren Blvd Ste 125 (951) 780-0800

European Intl Market &Deli

Cold Stone Creamery

7120 Indiana Ave G (951) 274-9100

9867 Magnolia Ave Ste C (951) 637-0920

Firehouse Subs

Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #20 (951) 788-3899

779 W Blaine St (951) 784-7400 Masala Mischief

223 University Ave Ste 150 (951) 224-9692 Namaste Indian Kitchen

6061 Magnolia Ave (951) 275-5316

Punjab Palace Cuisine of India

1766 University Ave (951) 686-9968 ITALIAN/PIZZA Aloha Pizza & Pasta

755 W Blaine St (951) 788-8830

Antone’s Italian Food

195 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 776-1888 Antonious Pizza Cafe

3737 Main St (951) 682-9100

Blaze Pizza

Cherry On Top

Marisa’s Italian Deli

India Sweets & Groceries

ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT

D’Elia’s Grinders

10277 Magnolia Ave (951) 354-2149

1355 E Alessandro Blvd #205 (951) 653-4147

Bella’s Pizza

2721 Canyon Springs Pkwy #101 (951) 656-6188

2900 Adams St #B1 (951) 689-2900

Jimmy John’s

Gandhi Indian Cuisine

Ono Hawaiian BBQ

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #27 (951) 675-7385

4270 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 122 (951) 977-9672

1385 W Blaine St (951) 788-3042

Antonio Pizza

3531 Madison St (951) 351-0888

Canyon Crest Ice Cream & Water

Jimmy John’s

Bombay Stores

Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Diane’s Deli

3747 Central Ave Ste 102 (951) 779-0010

3510 Tyler St #104 (951) 772-0229

4125 Sunnyside Dr (951) 682-5900

3505 Market Street Ste 101 (951) 777-1117

Jimmy John’s

1242 University Ave Ste A (951) 683-1950

HAWAIIAN

Afters Ice Cream

10080 Magnolia Ave (951) 588-8785

10181 Hole Ave (951) 343-4146

My Hero Subs

11130 Magnolia Ave Unit C (951) 588-8138

R Burgers

Toi Moi Italian Ice & Juice Shop

1201 University Ave

5196 Arlington Ave (951) 351-3131 3540 Riverside Plaza Dr (951) 789-3212 Blaze Pizza

10347 Magnolia Ave (951) 352-4903 Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt

19348 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-5201 La Michoacana

3961 Chicago Ave 951) 248-9142 Prinkipia’s

1299 Galleria at Tyler (949) 344-6668 Spoonful Yogurt Café

4270 Riverwalk Pkwy #120 (951) 729-5882

10920 Magnolia Ave Suite 107 (951) 474-5855 Bricks & Birch

3605 Market Street #5 (951) 500-7776 Capone’s Pizza

7207 Arlington Ave F (951) 689-3520 Dave’s New York Style Pizza

1490 University Ave #102 (951) 787-9900 DeMatteo’s Pizza

7030 Magnolia Ave (951) 682-6198 Dematteo’s Woodcrest

18590 Van Buren Boulevard (951) 429-7317 D’Caesaro Pizza & Italian

6160 Arlington Avenue C4 (951) 687-0777 De Via Bella Pizza & Bar

3812 Pierce St (951) 358-0621 Enzo’s Pizza

10170 Indiana Ave (951) 351-2375

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Sushi Ok

Kabob House

El Patron

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Sushi Okoku

Lucky Greek

El Silencito

3887 Merrill Ave (951) 686-2621

1091 Center St (951) 312-6542

Sushi R91

Panini Kabob Grill

El Torito

1298 Galleria at Tyler (951) 352-6318

3639 Riverside Plaza Dr Ste 526 (951) 684-6816

Sushi Station

Sam’s Pita & Kabab

El Trigo

9799 Magnolia Ave (951) 376-1269

4155 Park Ave (951) 787-6937

Sushi Times

MEXICAN

Fire Up Bar & Grill

Farfalla’s Cucina Italiana

5250 Arlington Ave (951) 354-5100 Fast 5 Pizza

5300 Arlington Ave (951) 977-9090 Fast 5 Pizza

1889 University Ave #108 (951) 781-3838 Fiesta Pizza

6110 Van Buren Blvd (951) 353-8007 First Class Pizza & Pub

4290 Riverwalk Pkwy (951) 354-7900 Lava Coal-Fired Pizza

1725 Spruce St Suite #101 (951) 823-0238 Marcello’s Pizza & Pasta

783 W Blaine St (951) 781-9996

Marcello’s Pizza & Pasta

6519 Clay St A (951) 681-9797 Mario’s Place

3646 Mission Inn Avenue (951) 684-7755 MOD Pizza

10380 Magnolia Ave (951) 343-2225

Viano’s Restaurant

16810 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-3000 Woodfire Café

3965 Market Street (951) 465-5328 JAPANESE/POKE RAMEN/SUSHI AhiPoki

3540 Riverside Plaza Dr STE 310 (951) 530-8255 Amagi Sushi

19510 Van Buren Boulevard Unit F6 (951) 656-8144 Big Tuna

4270 Riverwalk Pkwy (951) 343-0201 Genkiyaki

400 University Ave A109 (951) 783-9110 Joe’s Sushi Japanese Restaurant

9555 Magnolia Ave (951) 353-1929 The Lowkey Poke Joint

11860 Magnolia Ave (951) 299-7699 Ohana Sushi

3444 Arlington Ave (951) 374-5255

195 Alessandro Blvd Ste 8A (951) 789-0443

New York Pizza Co

Oishii Sushi

3570 Van Buren Blvd (951) 688-4000

6133 Magnolia Ave (951) 784-2550

The Old Spaghetti Factory

Ooka Sushi & Hibachi Steak House

3191 Mission Inn Avenue (951) 784-4417 Papa Joe’s Pizza

5115 Jurupa Ave B3 (951) 680-9090 Papa Joe’s Pizza

10555 Indiana Ave (951) 688-1188 Pietro’s Italian Cuisine

6788 Brockton Ave (951) 784-1310 The Pizza Place...

18955 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-5588 Romano’s Chicago Pizzeria

285 Alessandro Blvd (951) 780-7399 Romano’s

5225 Canyon Crest Dr UNIT 58 (951) 781-7662 Scratch Pizza

3525 Riverside Plaza Dr #200 (951) 779-0099 Otsuka Ramen & Bar

10949 Magnolia Ave (951) 353-9888 Pacific Cabin Sushi

3770 9th St (951) 782-0888 Poke 101

1299 Tyler St Poke Bar

3740 Iowa Ave (951) 405-8233 Poke Bistro

3375 Iowa Ave Ste K (951) 394-8580 Pokilicious Riverwalk

4290 Riverwalk Pkwy #306 (951) 376-1377 Ramen Okawari

4950 La Sierra Ave #8 (951) 359-2023

3740 Iowa Ave #104 (951) 680-9411

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor

Rohey’s Wok & Grill

5941 Van Buren Blvd (951) 689-7700

4294 Riverwalk Pkwy (951) 359-5272

Straw Hat Pizza

Saku Ramen

3765 La Sierra Ave (951) 354-2590

3643 Main St (951) 742-5849

Tower Pizza

Soho Ramen Riverside

3375 Iowa Ave (951) 518-4300

3605 Market St (951) 595-4528

University Pizza Company

Sushi Asahi

1201 University Ave #116 (951) 823-0630

5228 Arlington Ave (951) 689-8054

2955 Van Buren Blvd Suite #D2 (951) 637-1313

1630 Spruce St (951) 682-1323 19029 Van Buren Boulevard #115 (951) 789-0068 1400 University Ave Ste A101 (951) 777-1037 Sushingon

6060 Magnolia Ave (951) 224-9590 Taiyos Sushi & Poki

11120 Magnolia Ave (951) 343-1112 Teriyaki Plus

7120 Indiana Ave (951) 788-8337 Tomo 7 Sushi

5519 Van Buren Blvd (951) 343-5991 Top Grill

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 94 (951) 530-8668 Vanilla Fish

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 55 (951) 777-1950 Zen Street

3600 Central Ave #1 (951) 683-3648

10901 Magnolia Ave (951) 353-9711

Acapulco Pollo

8151 Arlington Ave Ste O (951) 406-1215 Ahumadas Mexican Grill

7614 Evans St (951) 368-4583

Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

10773 Hole Ave (951) 352-0240

Antojitos Mexicanos La Ribera

4773 Tyler St Ste 2d (951) 353-1852

Armando’s Mexican Food

4294 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 200 (951) 343-5896 Azteca Market

5125 Jurupa Ave A2 (951) 530-8791 Bajio Mexican Grill

3760 9th St (951) 786-9573

Birrieria Little Tijuana

KOREAN

12702 Magnolia Ave Unit 25 (951) 268-6895

88 Korean Corn Dog

Brandon’s Diner Jr Of City Hall

3740 Iowa Ave

3900 Main St (951) 778-2588

Chick N’ Hot

9844 Magnolia Ave (951) 588-8257

Cactus Cantina

151 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 789-0211

Manna Grill

1201 University Ave #110B (951) 530-8033

Casa Mota

8151 Arlington Ave (951) 352-7383

Kimchichanga

1995 University Ave (951) 684-9800

Castaneda’s Mexican Food

6751 Indiana Ave (951) 786-0996

Koreana Grill

10051 Magnolia Ave Ste A1 (951) 688-9000

Castañeda’s Mexican Food

1450 P University Ave (951) 786-0996

Saet Byul Asian Market

9555 Magnolia Ave (951) 637-5652

Chilitos Mexican Grill

3847 S Pierce St Ste F (951) 509-1002

Wang Cho Korean BBQ

3639 Riverside Plaza Dr (951) 788-8889

Cielito Lindo

10277 Arlington Ave (951) 352-3214

Zizi BBQ House

3740 Iowa Ave (951) 534-0960

Costa Delmar

4561 La Sierra Ave (951) 588-8798

MEDITERRANEAN Dona Tim’s - La Cascada Elias Pita

1490 University Ave Ste 103 (951) 686-6800 Fufu’s Mideast Grill

3605 Market Street (951) 595-4527 Greek Street Grill

3312 La Sierra Ave Ste 103 (951) 352-0801 Kabab EL Basha

365 Iowa Ave (951) 289-9511

3635 University Ave (951) 684-8614

El Chapala Seafood Restaurant

8201 Arlington Ave (951) 359-7560 El Fogon Mexican Grill

765 Blaine St (951) 782-8959 El Habanero

6160 Arlington Ave (951) 343-5868 El Ojo De Agua

2115 University Ave (951) 779-6293

3204 Mission Inn Ave (951) 777-1131

3750 University Ave (951) 289-9071 Fish Taco Xpress

16960 Van Buren Blvd Ste D (951) 800-9061 Fuego 360 Rotisserie Chicken

3866 La Sierra Ave (951) 456-3705 Green Taco

3812 Pierce St (951) 353-2272 Habanero Mexican Grill

2472 University Ave (951) 224-9145 Ixtapa

4093 University Ave (951) 777-1132 Joe Aguilar’s Templo Del Sol

1365 University Ave (951) 682-6562 Juan Pollo

6055 Magnolia Ave (951) 683-3513 Kimchichanga

1995 University Ave (951) 684-9800 La Bufadora Baja Grill

497 E Alessandro Blvd Ste B (951) 776-2881 La Bufadora Baja Grill

5650-52 Van Buren Blvd (951) 687-7237 La Cruda Mariscos

6733 Indiana Ave (951) 777-0862 Las Campanas

3649 Mission Inn Ave (888) 326-4448 Las Nuevas Islas

4920 Jackson St (951) 772-0020 Little Green Onions

6723 Brockton Ave (951) 328-1273 Los Cabos Tacos

11840 Magnolia Ave (951) 352-2653 Los Fredo’s Mexican Food

9111 Magnolia Ave (951) 525-3411 Los Novillos Market

2650 Main St (951) 530-8893 Lucies Locadas

1601 University Ave (951) 423-4828 M Taco

4111 Main St (951) 784-7135 Mr. Taco

18590 Van Buren Blvd (951) 776-9900

Maria’s Mexican Kitchen

Taqueria Azteca

Mariscos Del Pacifico

Taqueria 2 Potrillos

10436 Magnolia Ave (951) 588-6758

10088 Magnolia Ave (951) 588-8772

Mariscos El Camaron Loco

Taqueria Mi Ranchito

3340 Mary St (951) 682-3882

4724 La Sierra Ave (951) 352-0528

Mercado Don Juan #3

Taqueria Tomateros

17028 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-2034

5959 Arlington Ave Ste E (951) 509-3670

3375 Iowa Ave (951) 787-9292

9164 Magnolia Ave (909) 257-1545

Mexicali Bar & Grill

The Tamale Factory

1690 Spruce St (951) 742-5934

Mezcal Cantina Y Cocina

3737 Main St Ste 100 (951) 888-2240 Miches De La Baja

1242 University Ave Ste 5 (951) 742-5633 Mi Lindo Apatzingan

9948 Magnolia Ave (951) 688-0908

3663 Main St (951) 342-3023 Tijuana’s Tacos

8151 Arlington Ave (951) 343-7777 Tina’s Mexican Food

2421 University Ave (951) 686-1524 Tio’s Mexican Food

19009 Van Buren Blvd Ste 124 (951) 780-7776

Rockstar Shrimp

767 W Blaine St (951) 530-8620

Pho BOGA

Star Crab

Pho DJ

THAI

Pho Ha

10173 Magnolia Ave (951) 359-5999 10051 Magnolia Ave (951) 977-9440

Angel Thai Cuisine

6736 Brockton Ave (951) 788-1995 Bann Thai Restaurant

6461 Brockton Ave (951) 684-3381 Best Thai Cuisine

1735 Spruce St F (951) 682-4251 Gra Pow

497 E Alessandro Blvd #D (951) 780-1132

3870 Chicago Ave (951) 788-4410

Palenque

Tony’s Mexican Grill

3737 Main St (951) 888-2240

9670 Magnolia Ave (951) 729-6141

7755 California Ave (951) 729-6675

Park Ave Mexican Restaurant

Tuition Tacos

4038 Park Ave (951) 224-9830

3375 Iowa Ave Ste D (951) 374-8929

9791 Magnolia Ave (951) 354-6100

Pepitos Mexican Restaurant

Tuxies Juices

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 42 (951) 783-9444

6030 Magnolia Ave Ste 3 (951) 781-1048

Placita

Yoli’s Mexican Grill

PAKISTANI

2995 Van Buren Blvd Ste A1 (951) 359-8646 Rancho La Perla

3700 Van Buren Blvd Ste 109 (951) 688-8682 Retro Taco

3744 Main St (951) 742-5606 Rico’s Tacos El Primo

Al-Karam Pakistani Cuisine

3457 Arlington Ave Ste 101 (951) 742-5610 Mirchi Restaurant

1385 W Blaine St (951) 400-2825 Punjab Palace

10359 Magnolia Ave (951) 351-8968

2955 Van Buren Blvd #F1 (951) 359-1331

Royal Orchid Restaurant

TK Thai Cuisine

11860 Magnolia Ave Ste T (951) 509-3701 VEGETARIAN/VEGAN Flavor Theory

11090 Magnolia Ave (951) 977-9698 Freshii

3434 Arlington Ave (951) 228-9303 Goodwin’s Organic

91 W Big Springs Rd (951) 682-2667 La Sierra Natural Foods

11550 Pierce St (951) 785-2563

Oasis Vegetarian Café

11550 Pierce St (951) 688-5423

Plant Power Fast Food

1788 University Ave Ste 102 (951) 782-9610

PERUVIAN

3940 University Ave (951) 905-5222

Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill

Mi Lindo Apatzingan

Veg & Go

3848 La Sierra Ave (951) 687-2280

9948 Magnolia Ave (951) 688-0908

Rolando’s Taco Shop

SEAFOOD

Vietnamese/Pho

California Fish Grill

5 Stars Pho Restaurant

19530 Van Buren Blvd Ste G6 (951) 656-0304 Señor Baja

6033 Magnolia Ave (951) 369-5720 Sushingon

6060 Magnolia Ave (951) 224-9590 Taco Station

4088 Mission Inn Ave (951) 782-8226 Tacos Y Más

10203 Hole Ave (951) 687-1344

10920 Magnolia Ave Suite 101 (951) 405-6880 Market Broiler

3525 Merrill Ave (951) 276-9007 Pacific Grill

1299 Tyler St (951) 643-8168 Pier 76 Fish Grill

3555 Riverside Plaza Dr Ste 108 (951) 341-9297

Pho Star Bowl

10051 Magnolia Ave (951) 352-9548 Phở Vinam Restaurant

1201 University Ave #107 (951) 784-4290 WINE BARS/WINERIES

Mario’s Place

9447 Magnolia Ave (951) 689-2131

Ranchito Tacos Al Carbon

1820 University Ave #101 (951) 680-0790

Riverside Thai Kitchen

Tony’s Mexican Food

3767 Iowa Ave (951) 683-3939

Pho Ha #7

Canyon Crest Winery

Olivia’s Mexican Restaurant

Zacatecas Cafe

10185 Magnolia Ave (951) 354-8918

Morefire Thai

3948 Mission Inn Ave (951) 788-0230

9418 Magnolia Ave (951) 354-6146

5180 Arlington Ave (951) 354-2799

The Brickwood

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #64 (951) 683-1073

2435 Main St (951) 682-4020

Ramiro’s Cocina

11860 Magnolia Ave (951) 343-5700

Monark Asian Bistro

Tio’s Tacos

3225 Market St (951) 801-7104

5646 Van Buren Blvd (951) 977-9889

Seafood & Crawfish

Mr. Taco

1805 University Ave (951) 405-8730

Pho Anh

1201 University Ave Ste #115 (951) 213-6233

4950 La Sierra Ave (951) 772-0700 Cha2o

1400 University Ave Ste A104 (714) 406-3090 Ocean Pho

4069 Chicago Ave Ste 100 (951) 742-5272 Phở 99

4557 La Sierra Ave (951) 688-2671

3653 Main St (951) 352-2739 5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 7A (951) 369-9463 3646 Mission Inn Ave (951) 684-7755

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