The 2024 April/May issue of the Riversider Magazine

April/May 2024

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Inland Exposures The Riversider | April/May 2024

A fast moving lightning storm passes over downtown.

Photo by Julian Jolliffe

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Pachappa Hill in all of its glory.

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D E PA R T M E N T S 4 Inland Exposures Highlighting our best images of Riverside Photography by Julian Jolliffe 10 Love Letter To Riverside Welcome to the Photo Issue 14 Riverside's Finest Ron Loveridge 16 Community The Riverside Tamale Festival 18 L ocal Retailer Image One Camera & Video 20 L ocal Hustle @WhatsUpWithRiverside 22 E astside Arthouse Andrea Lopez 24 H idden Gem Performing Arts at UC Riverside

A rts 34 Riverside Guap Walk Restaurant Review 42 Arlington George's Drive In 44 Bar & Restaurant Guide The Riversider’s guide to all the best bars and eateries 54 Postcards From Yesterday Chinatown

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F E AT U R E S 28 T he Riversider staff photographer Julian Jolliffe Scope the work of our hometown photographer 36 “Timeless Style" on Tour Riversiders’ favorite architectural styles get their time in the spotlight on the Vintage Home Tour

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Virginia Blumenthal, Jeff Moore, Brent Romney and Heather Green all contribute unique strengths and perspectives, along with thorough knowledge of the court system in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Mr. Moore and Mr. Romney are tough former prosecutors who put their experience to work in defending cases, while Ms. Green has a passion for defending those with mental health disorders – prioritizing justice for everyone, regardless of mental health status.

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Love Letter to Riverside

Welcome to the Photo Issue. T h i s i s T h e Riversider ’s first themed issue. We thought it was fitting to start off with an issue devoted to photography. Riverside is where my passion to pick up a camera began. As a middle schooler at Gage, I was obsessed with skateboard magazines like TransWorld Skateboarding , Big Brother, and Thrasher magazines. I was completely in awe of skateboard photographers like J. Grant Brittain and Glen E. Friedman who documented skateboarding in its rawest forms and composed photographic masterpieces of a sport that was still yet to break into mainstream culture.

As a young skateboarder I decided to document my friends skating around Riverside. I first started with a point and shoot camera given to me by my grandma. I quickly realized that the camera just wasn’t fast enough to freeze the action. So for Christmas, I received my first 35mm SLR camera.

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It was a game changer. I was a freshman at Poly High and there were no photography classes, so I enrolled at RCC to take a beginning black & white photography course. Once I stepped into the darkroom I knew that's where I wanted to be. I loved shooting, developing, and printing my images. After the important knowledge I learned at RCC, I quickly converted my bathroom into a darkroom. I loved listening to music while I made prints and developed my film.

One of my most favorite photos is this image I took in 1994. It was taken at the UCR Bell Tower of my dear friend Doug Cloud. He was my favorite skater to shoot. The photo was taken with a video fisheye lens screwed onto the end of my zoom lens. The perspective of the fisheye lens gives you a bubble-like 180 degree view. It enabled me to get up as close as I could, and in this case, Doug landed the trick and rolled right over my toe. It

was a painful risk that was worth the effort. This image is a good representation of my life and career in photography. Always curious and not afraid to get in there close, to document whatever rolls towards me.

In this issue, we feature a spotlight on our staff photographer, Julian Jolliffe. Like me, he found his love for photography by taking pictures of our amazing cit y. His images are absolute per fection and he is one of the most prolific landscape photographers of the Inland Empire.

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Riverside's Finest Ron Loveridge UCR’s Longest-Serving Professor and Riverside’s Forever Mayor WORDS: PHILIP FALCONE PHOTO: DAVID FOUTS

Our lives are often summarized to numbers: 59 years as professor of political science at UC Riverside, 32 years in elected office, twenty years as mayor, fourteen years on the City Council, thirteen State of the City addresses, representing Riverside in eleven countries, working with five city managers—these are just a handful of data that show the accomplishments and longevity of Ron Loveridge’s work in Riverside.

Born to a middle-class family in August 1938 in Antioch, California, Ron’s parents were passionate about sports and education. His father, an engineer, instilled in Ron and his younger brother, Gary, the importance of competition and always giving every task “your all.”

Ron’s mother was the political mind in the family as a school board member. Ron’s love for politics and issues that affect the lives of people can be traced back to long conversations with his mother about school issues, speeches, and ways local government can better serve the people.

He was an introverted child who—if he had his way—would never leave the Carnegie library in his childhood town of Concord, California. This instilled a lifelong love of reading.

Like his parents and other family members, Ron attended University of the Pacific in Stockton, California for his undergraduate education where he chose a political science major over a history major—he says he chose the more current, exciting tract. A university rule required every student to enroll in either a marriage and family course or a philosophy course—adamantly disinterested in the former, Ron enrolled in the latter.

The first day in that philosophy course Ron met his future wife, Marsha, who was one of only three women in the course. This was the start of a six decade-long loving partnership.

Ron graduated first in his class from the University of the Pacific and went on to a fellowship and graduate school at Stanford. The fellowship he was awarded focused on the study of city managers and local government in California—an area of study he would later teach for decades at UC Riverside.

In 1961, he and Marsha married. The couple went on to have two daughters. Marsha has been

Ron’s support and steadfast confidant for decades.

Ron secured his doctorate at 26 years old and was presented with two teaching opportunities— one at the nation’s oldest public university, North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the other at the decadeold fledgling UC Riverside.

In December 1964, to tour UC Riverside, Ron landed at Fairmount Park from LA X by way of helicopter. Following this visit he accepted the position and returned—for good—in August 1965 on a hot and smoggy summer day. Since that fateful August day, Ron has not left UC Riverside, making him the longest serving professor at UC Riverside—and likely the longest serving professor in the entire UC system—clocking in at 59 years and counting.

As Ron and his students studied city managers and municipal government in California, the need for new leadership in Riverside’s City Hall became more apparent. In 1979, Ron Loveridge ran for the Ward 1 seat on the City Council seeking to instill “pride in Riverside again,” as was his campaign slogan. He and three other candidates across the city unseated incumbent council members in their respective wards and in the coming years launched an overhaul of Riverside government. Ron knocked on over 4,000 Ward 1 doors in his first campaign and won 60% of the vote. Since then, he gives his tip to prospective political candidates that in order to win, they should wear through a pair of tennis shoes!

Following fourteen years on the City Council, in 1993, it was time to run for mayor with the focus on “renewing Riverside” as outlined in his 28-point action plan. Under Ron’s leadership, the role of the mayor was redefined from one of passive meeting facilitation to active thought-leading and policy creating.

Despite an All American City designation in June 1998, the coming months for Riverside—and its stalwart mayor—faced several nationallyreported challenges. In October, a former city employee walked into a morning City Council meeting and opened fire with a 9-millimeter handgun. Ron Loveridge had a bullet graze his back and shoulder during the firing spree.

That evening, after receiving care at Riverside

Community Hospital, Ron returned to City Hall and held a press conference updating the public on the condition of all those involved. October 2023 marked 25 years since the shooting, and Ron’s memories of that day are s till vividly recollected.

In December 1998, Riverside was again in the national news when four police officers shot and killed Tyisha Miller, a nineteen-year-old Black woman who was unconscious with a handgun on her lap parked at a gas station near Brockton and Central Avenues. The officers fired twenty-three shots, hitting her twelve times. With national media at every turn and a state consent decree requiring the police department to make sweeping changes, Ron Loveridge guided the ship through these turbulent waters.

As the new millennium approached, Riverside sought to modernize with the times. The Mission Inn was reopened, the iconic Riverside Renaissance took place—a city-funded effort to complete thirty years-worth of city projects in five years, Riverside was rebranded as the City of Arts & Innovation, and Downtown Riverside transformed to the heartbeat of the city.

In 2012, after 32 years in elected office in R i ve r sid e, Ro n L ove r idge was e ye ing n e w opportunities at UC Riverside and retired from the mayoral post. Ron served as mayor for nearly twenty years—longer than any mayor in Riverside’s 154-year history. He never lost an election during his storied career.

Beyond the numbers—the 1,500 City Council meetings he attended or the 3,000 students he placed in municipal government internships—Ron Loveridge’s name is synonymous with Riverside for t h e li ve s h e imp rove d . H e is t h e m o s t consequential figure in modern Riverside history.

His name is seemingly woven into the fabric of this city as much as venerable local icons of the past such as Frank Miller, Eliza Tibbets, or John W. North.

From the arches of UC Riverside to the arches of Riverside City Hall, this city is better because of the vision and dedication of this professor, turned city council member, turned mayor. Ron Loveridge is Riverside’s finest.

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Community The Riversider | April/May 2024

The Riverside Tamale Festival WORDS: MANO MIRANDÉ PHOTOS: JULIAN JOLLIFFE

The Festival is a fundraiser to help restore Riverside's historical Trujillo Adobe.

The Riverside Tamale Festival has become a fixture to the local community and attracts thousands of residents and visitors to downtown’s White Park every April since it began in 2013.

The festival not only offers an impressive variety of delicious tamales from dozens of vendors, but it also showcases local artists, handmade crafts, children’s activities, live entertainment, Folklórico dancers, Mariachis, and community organizations.

But, what some may not know is that the festival was established to generate funds and awareness for the Spanish Town Heritage Foundation (STHF), a local non-profit whose mission is to preserve, protect, and revitalize La Placita de los Trujillos and the Trujillo Adobe, built around 1862 by the sons of patriarch Lorenzo Trujillo and located in the city’s northside.

Trujillo descendants, STHF, and festival founders Nancy Melendez, Darlene Trujillo-Elliot, and Suzanne Armas, grew up in Riverside and shared a love and knowledge for their rich history and the Trujillo Adobe since its foundation in the mid 1800’s in the early settlement known as “Spanish Town.” Aware of the Trujillo Adobe’s historical and cultural value and concerned for its preser vation, the trio approached county officials to inquire about their plans for its maintenance and restoration in 2012.

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“They flat out said we have no plans and no money in the budget,” Melendez recalled. “He looked right at us and said, ‘What are you ladies going to do about it, what are you going to do to help?’ We took that as a challenge and said, ‘You know what, we are going to do something.’”

As they discussed ideas of how to get people together to raise funds and awareness, they decided organizing a festival or community event would be most effective and looked to the annual Tamale Festival in Indio, CA as a reference.

“I went to the Indio festival that year in 2012 and scouted vendors, picked up business cards, and saw how it was set up and ran,” Melendez explained. “We came back and the three of us put together the first Riverside Tamale Fest the following year in 2013.”

When it began, the festival was largely volunteer based with performers and participants donating their services and no assistance from outside sponsors. The first year was a success and wellreceived by the community with roughly twenty vendors and nearly 2,000 guests in attendance.

“We didn’t lose any money, so it was successful, and we made just a little bit, but the biggest success was that people loved it and it just grew each year,” Melendez said.

The event doubled in attendance the following

year and tripled the third. Today, it reaches 6,000 to 8,000 guests consistently with nearly 60 vendors an d mul t ip l e li ve e n te r t ainm e n t a c t s an d performers. Despite its continued growth and success, the event’s original goal and purpose remains at the heart of The Riverside Tamale Festival as Melendez explained, “It ’s always a chance for us to tell the story of the Trujillo Adobe because no one knew about it.”

In June 2022, STHF’s efforts and dedication paid off when they were awarded $10 million by state legislation to restore the Trujillo Adobe and several other endangered local landmarks.

The Riverside Tamale Festival is not only a beloved local tradition but an integral resource in contributing to the preservation of Riverside’s history and culture. If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience the festival for yourself, be sure not to miss this year’s event on Saturday, April 27 from 11am to 7pm at White Park in downtown Riverside.

For more information on STHF, the Trujillo Adobe, and the Riverside Tamale Festival, please visit: spanishtownHF.org savetrujilloadobe.com rivtamalefest.com

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Local Retailer The Riversider | April/May 2024

Image One Camera & Video WORDS: KEN CRAWFORD PHOTOS: JOHN SOTO

The best camera is the one you have with you.

There’s no doubt that cellphone cameras offer excellent image quality and have all but replaced the point-and-shoot camera. There’s a lot to be said for almost everyone having a pretty decent camera with them ALL THE TIME. The ability to take and share beautiful photos from every spot on the globe (with a cell tower) is cool. I’ve spent more hours than I’d like to admit scrolling through beautiful snapshots of exotic places.

However, you are holding in your hands the Photo Issue of a photography-centered magazine, and our bread and butter is doing things with a camera you can’t do with your phone…even with filters.

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Dedicated brick-and-mortar camera shops are almost extinct. At Image One, dedication is what they do. They are a full-service, authorized dealer of all the major brands of photo and video camera bodies, lenses, and a full range of lighting and accessories. They also offer film development, photo printing, enlargement, video editing, and The Riversider Magazine

an extensive equipment rental inventory. Image One also has manufacturer-authorized repair professionals in-house for when things go wrong.

Shadi Sayes, owner of Image One, is passionate about photography. You have to be passionate to find success in what has become a niche market product. Cameras are not easy to sell, and the expert consumer is not the easiest to serve.

Shadi is an internationally recognized expert on cameras and photography and has worked as a commercial photographer all over the world.

He will give you the advice you need and pair you with the equipment that fits you best, though he is a busy guy, and you may not find him at the shop if you go in looking for him.

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The staff at Image One are equipped with the knowledge to help you with your needs. Lucky for us, Shadi has built something special here in Riverside. They can help you whether you’re looking to go beyond the limitations of your phone, looking to start a YouTube channel, or an already working professional needing quality, specialized equipment.

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Stop by Image One and ask someone what you need to do to get started. Maybe we will see your shot in the next Riversider magazine photo special.

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Local Hustle The Riversider | April/May 2024

@WhatsUpWithRiverside WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA PHOTO: DAVID FOUTS

Social media is a beast that we know well and either love or hate.

We are inundated with a constant stream of information that of ten over whelms or under whelms us. It is rare that you f ind an influencer that is truly genuine and is actually focused, not on making a name for themselves, but ins tead chooses to shine a light on the people, places, and things around them that make Riverside a wonderful place.

That’s why in this issue’s Local Hustle, we have decided to feature Andrew Nava, creator of the ver y popular Instagram account @whatsupwithriverside.

The Riversider crew was super happy to chat with Andrew about what drives his passion for sharing What’s Up With Riverside?

Andrew shared that while he considers Riverside his home, he lived between Riverside and Orange County for the better part of his life.

Andrew is a self-made man that hasn’t always had it easy. He admittedly didn’t make the best choices as a young man and when his father told him to get his act together, this forced him to

think outside the “traditional 9-5 work” box.

He worked hard and quickly got his truck driving license to pay the bills, but also found an immediate draw to social media. He knew the importance of building community and is now a full-time social media manager that helps other businesses grow their social media presence.

When he first started his Instagram voyage, Andrew’s page was known as @951lasierra and was focused on the La Sierra area where he grew up and lived. He shared that he s t ar ted by documenting his daily life in and out of town and shouting out the places that he actually enjoyed.

His account has since been revamped to encompass all of Riverside as the now famous @whatsupwithriverside. It is hugely popular with over a hundred thousand followers and growing because Andrew dedicates the time to highlight small businesses. Whether it be dining or products, services or special events…Andrew is everywhere and loves to give back to his local community and credits his eight year old daughter, Aubrey Marie, as his motivation to keep that hustle going.

Social Media Manager Andrew Nava, creator of @WhatsUpWithRiverside.

He shares our passion for showcasing all the cool things that Riverside has to offer. Check out Andrew ’s top 10 list of his favorite things about Riverside…

1. I LOVE BEING IN DOWNTOWN RIVERSIDE! The amazing history it holds and the recent boom in arts and culture are inspiring. I also love how beautiful it is.

2. Mount Rubidoux is of course my favorite hike.

3. T he Tyler Mall. I love to chill out and go to the AMC movie theater & play Glo Golf.

4. C ruising down Victoria Avenue , enjoying the scenery.

5. T he drive-in theaters. We have two! Van Buren and Rubidoux.

6. M y top places to eat: Mamma Mia, Panini Kabob, and Johnny’s Burgers.

7. Sycamore Canyon for the best sunset views.

8. C astle Park! I grew up in La Sierra and it’s a staple, so many memories for so many people.

9. Graffiti Falls , if you know, you know.

10. Spectacular city views from Lake Mathews.

We look forward to seeing his spotlights on Riverside’s best places daily, so be sure to give Andrew a follow on Instagram @whatsupwithriverside for more genuine Riverside content.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL ARTIST

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Andrea Lopez is a multimedia artist and an active member of her community who is dedicated to sharing her creativity with others. She passionately believes in embodying the changes she wishes to see in the world by creating purposeful art for communities that are affected by a myriad of social issues. Lopez’s most recent projects include a social justice themed mural for the Moreno Valley Public Library, added vibrancy to the facades of locally-owned businesses, and collaborations with prominent local organizations such as the Riverside Community Health Foundation.

Her career as an artist humbly began at twelve years old when she painted her first mural in her bedroom with the help of her Tia Juanita.

The artist confesses that after this experience, “[Ever since then] I would dream about how amazing it’d be to get to do that for a living. I’ve always loved art but I never

knew if it was truly possible to make it your career.”

Lopez is a living testament to many that it is possible to make a living from producing art that serves a greater good for the masses.

Another pivotal event in the Mexican American artist’s professional journey was joining the Eastside Arthouse and what co-creating in the studio space has brought to her career. Through these connections she has made through the collaborative studio and her community activism, she has found the confidence

to keep pursuing more for local neighborhoods and is workshopping her first painting series. In addition to painting, thrifting vintage fashion and rollerskating have also remained long time hobbies in which she has outwardly expressed her artistic flair.

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Hidden Gem: Performing Arts at UC Riverside

Theatre, dance, and music in the heart of the Inland Empire.

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UC Riverside has been offering high-caliber theatre performances since 1954 UC Riverside’s first theater performance was held in 1954, the same year the university welcomed its first students. Ten years later, during the 1963-64 school year, the Department of Theatre— also noted as the Drama Department in written records—was formally established with 78 students and eight faculty members.

The 2023-2024 academic year marked the department’s 60th anniversary as well as another important milestone—the 10th anniversary of the addition of film and digital production specialties in what is now known as the Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production or TFDP. Today, the TFDP department comprises more than 420 students, 12 faculty members, a rotation of around 10 lecturers, a crew of seven production staff, and a handful of artist collaborators.

The TFDP team offers productions year-round, all open to the public.

TFDP faculty are active in local and national theatre, as well as in television and Hollywood filmmaking. Among them is Professor Patricia Cardoso who most recently directed and executive produced the pilot for Harlan Coben’s “Shelter” for Amazon and MGM. Other directing credits include episodes of the shows “Will Trent,” “Queen Sugar,” and the remake of “Party of Five.”

The team also includes Associate Professor Kimberly Guerrero, whose acting career includes a role in Steppenwolf’s original cast in the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play “August: Osage County.” Other notable film and television acting credits include “Rutherford Falls,” “Spirit Rangers,” and “Reservation Dogs.”

Professor Stu Krieger has written many films and for children’s television, including “The Land Before Time” as well as movies for Disney, including modern takes on classics such as “Freaky Friday” and “The Parent Trap II.” Learn more: ucr.edu/magazine/summer-2023

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“Henry V” costumes designed by Landis M. York, TFDP costume designer.

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Located in the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is home to some of the most prestigious art, dance, music, and theatre scholars and performers. UCR is located at 900 University Avenue in Riverside.

Ticket purchase and details for the following events can be found at: performingarts.ucr.edu JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONCERT

Performing THREE SISTERS Arts

CASTE AND CORPOREALITY CONFERENCE

Three sisters yearn for love, meaningful work, and the place of their dreams. When a military brigade locates in their provincial town for a few years, the possibilities seem endless. Chekhov’s “comic agony” finds wistful playfulness in this new iteration by the cast and creative team.

April 9: 7 p.m. at UCR ARTS. 3824 Main St. in downtown Riverside Tickets: Free

April 12- May 24 Tickets: Free

This conference on caste and corporeality brings together studies of caste to think about the body as a site of caste violence and caste reproduction, as well as a site of refuge and healing from caste oppression. The conference, hosted by UCR’s Center for Ideas and Society, will feature seven in-person and virtual events, including panels, workshops, and presentations.

NOTE:

Parking at UC Riverside is free starting Fridays at noon through the weekend in the following lots: Los 6 Blue; Lot 13 Blue; Big Springs Parking Lot 2; and Gold lots 26, 30, and 50. Gold lots 26, 30, and 50 also do not require permits during weeknights starting at 6 p.m.

Parking must be purchased in advance: https://performingarts.ucr.edu/parking/ UC Riverside is located at 900 University Ave.

by Anton Chekhov, in a new transadaptation

by Bella Merlin, Miles Anderson, and the students of UCR

May 9-18: at ARTS Studio Theatre (on campus) Tickets (on sale April 29): $15 general; $12 students, UCR alumni cardholders, senior citizens, and children. Phone Orders and Customer Service: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 pm: (909) 227-4788 or email isabele@ucr.edu. The box office at the theatre will open one hour prior to each performance for in-person ticket purchases and will call ticket pickup.

TFDP FILM FESTIVAL

The 12th annual Film Festival showcases original short films by students in TFDP. Some films may contain adult subject matter, sexual situations, and strong language.

May 21: 7 p.m. at UCR’s University Theatre Tickets: Free

PLAYWORKS

by UCR undergraduate and MFA playwrights.

Erith Jaffe-Berg is the artistic director

Premiere productions exploring issues and textures of contemporary life by the best UCR Performing Arts student playwrights. A different slate of work is scheduled for each performance. Some plays may contain adult subject matter, sexual situations, and strong language.

May 29-30: 7 p.m. at ARTS Studio Theatre (on campus) Tickets: Free

NEW WORKS FESTIVAL

by UCR MFA playwrights and screenwriters Featuring plays and screenplays by graduate students in the Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts MFA program. A different work is scheduled for each performance. Some works may contain adult subject matter, sexual situations, and strong language.

June 5-7: 7pm at ARTS Studio Theatre (on campus) Tickets: Free

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Riversider Photographer Julian Jolliffe WORDS: SHELBY ROWE

Julian Jolliffe is a fine art landscape, cityscape, and nightscape photographer based in Riverside.

Born and raised in the Inland Empire, Julian has been captivated and inspired by both the natural and urban beauty of Southern California from a very young age.

His interest in photography stemmed from watching his dad, an amateur photographer at the time himself, take beautiful photos on family vacations both here in Southern California and far beyond. Julian and his family would always eagerly await to see the much-anticipated family slideshow upon their return.

As Julian got a little older, his dad taught him how to use his camera, and would let Julian take it with him on his own outings. He was mostly photographing vehicles at the time (like most teenagers do), but he almost always incorporated some k ind of landsc ape into the shot s; as unbeknownst to him at the time, he was a landscape photographer at heart.

Fast-forward to 2005, Julian purchased his first DSLR camera and started practicing the craft of landscape photography almost exclusively.

Still very much an amateur at the time, he knew almost nothing of any intermediate or advanced techniques and essentially shot in mostly automatic modes for a few years. But, he had a keen eye for light, composition, and timing, which along with his increasing passion for the craft, set the stage for his personal growth as a photographer.

A train passes over the Santa Ana River Trail.

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Super Blood Moon rising over the Mission Inn. 30

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Last light of the day at Mt. Rubidoux.

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The motion of Market Street.

Julian Jolliffe

After a number of years, Julian eventually became an administrator of the Photographer’s Guild of Southern California and started leading photo walks and conducting workshops for the group. A few years later, he was also approached

by Canon to do sponsored workshops at camera stores in the area.

Julian also offers his own private workshops and mentoring via word-of-mouth and through his website, www.julianjolliffe.com. He is especially proud and honored to be a staff photographer

for The Riversider, having contributed his work in the inaugural issue and more over the past three years.

“It's been a great ride, and I've loved every minute of it,” he said. “The ability to express my creativity while simultaneously serving the local community through this wonderful magazine has been a priceless experience. Here's to the next three years, and beyond!”

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Riversider Photographer Julian Jolliffe The hustle and bustle of the commute home.

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Riverside Guap Walk Monthly Street Photography Meet-up WORDS: JORDAN THOMAS

ALEC ESCARCEGA

It is no question that the importance of art and unbridled, creative expression is an asset that serves as an example of what makes downtown Riverside stand out.

The evolution of art in all of its respective forms continues to transform in the midst of forthcoming innovation. Artists, particularly photographers, have a way of magnifying through their camera lens the multifaceted parts of their environment.

One notable Riversider and creative who is making a significant mark in this avenue is John Soto. A photographer with a keen ability of capturing the everyday happenings of Riverside. He has a way of creating something memorable while preserving the essence of our historic city.

John began focusing on photography around the age of twenty, being inspired by his friends and finding it an interesting hobby. During the pandemic, he chose to delve into his own study and practice of photography. This led him to become the host and creator of the downtown Guap Walk during every third Thursday of the month.

John and those who join him engage in street photography and stroll the downtown area, capturing moments along the way. Soto was initially inspired by similar outings occurring a few years back in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

The monthly walk, which starts at the Food Lab, aspires to capture the heart and fullness of downtown Riverside with all that it encompasses.

Since its emergence, the Guap Walk has expanded its territory, from the parking lot of Pixels to Main Street by the convention center. The walk has even made its way towards the museums including UCR Arts, Riverside Art Museum, and The Cheech.

The Guap Walk has become a diverse, engaging avenue where creatives can mingle, discuss ideas, assemble new projects, document other’s lives, and share stories. It has become an outlet of storytelling and broadening horizons as for some it can be their first time journeying into photography.

The walk allows them to share their photographs in a space of visibility.

The walk is rooted in the idea of getting people outside, sparking creativity, and being able to share art that will transcend time. For John, the best part of the walk is meeting new people and being open to the unexpected.

As the nineteenth Guap Walk is coming up, there are more photos that have yet to be taken, ideas brought to fruition, and stories yet to be shared. With art comes visibility, and with visibility comes impact. While the Guap Walk progresses, there will be more opportunities to document Riverside and join in the creative fun monthly.

JOHN SOTO

The Guap Walk crew

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ALFREDO VALTIERRA

CELINDA ALIGADA

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“Timeless Style" on Tour Riversiders’ favorite architectural styles get their time in the spotlight on the Vintage Home Tour WORDS: PHILIP FALCONE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Riverside’s architectural landscape is vast and diverse—spanning over 100 years of style and design. For the last 31 of those 100-plus years, the Old Riverside Foundation has had the coveted key to unlock dozens of privately-owned historic homes for Riversiders and tourists alike to come inside and bask in the beauty of bygone eras.

This year, the theme of “Timeless Style” has identified the most popular residential architectural styles and selected a home from each style. The vibrant maximalist approach of the Victorian style evolves into the earthy hues of the Arts & Crafts style before transforming into the dramatic grand halls of the Spanish Colonial and Tudor Revival styles, then launching into the flashy chrome and Space Age optimism of the Midcentury Modern style—all of which will seemingly transport guests through decades of Riverside history this May 18.

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This Tiki bar is one of the many amazing things you'll see on this year's home tour.

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Victorian Style A rule of thumb for understanding the Victorian style is to think: More is less. Yes, you read that right—MORE. This architectural style is defined by vibrant, multi-colored exterior paint palettes on multistoried wooden homes with decorative balconies, balustrades, and ornate gables. A common style in the east, the fascination with Victorian style came west as settlers moved towards California—before the establishment of the Spanish and Mission styles as the West Coast style of choice.

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House—Riverside landmark number 79—with its fifteen-hued pink painted lady appearance near the Herit age Square His toric Dis tric t.

Relocated from Prospect and Olivewood Avenues in 1987, this landmark home was built for one of the founders of the City of Wildomar—named for the three cit y investors: William, Donald, and Margaret.

Tall bay windows are found throughout the home with the central living room window being a salvaged Spanish Colonial Revival window

from a 1950s Mission Inn salvage sale. Not many Victorian homes can say they have a front window from the Mission Inn! The home’s entry parlor is spacious with twelve-foot ceilings and natural light illuminating the intricate staircase leading to five bedrooms originally constructed for the Collier’s four children. Other notable figures who owned this home include William Polkinghorn—Riverside Count y ’s Public Administrator and later Clinton Marr—midcentury architect extraordinaire.

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English Revival Style Of the homes showcased on the tour, Tudor and English Revival styles are the least common among Riverside residential architecture but can often be some of the most eclectic and interesting. This style is known for its high-pitched slate or cedar shake roofs, heavy use of brick, towering chimneys, and diamond-pane leaded glass windows.

On tour is the 1932 Erwin Miller House in the Mount Rubidoux Historic District. Designed by well-known Los Angeles architect Garrett Van

Pelt, the Miller home construction began on June 8, 1932, joining less than 50 houses that were constructed in Riverside that year and cashing in as one of the costliest homes to construct during the depression years. The ten-room home is a maze of sp acious rooms , b at hrooms , and passageways with towering ceilings.

Erwin Miller, a prominent physician, purchased the last remaining available lot on Mt. Rubidoux Drive and established one of the few English-style

homes in the venerable “Little Mt. Rubidoux” enclave. The exterior of the home is cladded in contrasting brick veneers with geometric untouched brick creating decorative quoins on each side of three prominent façade windows and front stoop.

The remainder of the home’s façade is lightly lime-washed brick. The backyard boasts a multilevel property with a garage and carport, large rock water feature and one of Riverside’s first residential pools constructed in 1937 for $700.

Spanish Colonial Revival Style The most common architectural style that comes to mind when thinking of romanticized early California is the Spanish Colonial Revival style— think Santa Barbara or San Diego. Riverside has an innumerable treasure trove of Spanish-style homes, too. Known for their clay tile roofs, white-washed plaster walls, arched windows, intricate wrought iron railings and balconies along with colorful tiles of green, orange, and teal, these are the key features of this quintessential California style.

O n to ur is t h e 1927 A . E . Hir s t H o us e, constructed by popular local architect Robert Spurgeon as one of the elite twenty-four homes in the North Hill Historic District above Fairmount Park. A grand entrance is established by the arched, paneled front door with plaster surround topped with a central decorative shield. The terracotta tile of the parlor leads to a doublewide grand hall with hand-hewn wooden beams and original light fixtures that cast shadows from the natural light flooding in from the numerous arched windows.

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Midcentury Modern Style The optimism, financial boom, and desire for change ushered in the Space Age and new ways of thinking about life, style, and exploration during the midcentury era. Architects eagerly sought for new, innovative style and design—showcasing sleek materials with walls of glass, dimensional paneling, and vibrant geometric wallpaper. Residences were long and low to the ground to be one with nature, often using slate and stone on the exterior to combine natural elements with new, futuristic-styled materials.

On tour is the landmark 1948 Paul Lewis House constructed by famed Riverside midcentury architect Harry Marsh at the base of Mt. Rubidoux.

Lewis was the president of a grocer y empire founded by his father, A.M. Lewis, in 1905. The company was Orange Empire Co-op which was one of the three largest wholesale grocery operations in the country by the early 1960s.

A stacked stone stair approach to the front of the home introduces a material that is also used in planters that flank the façade and compliment the geometrically stacked narrow Norman brick tri-hearth fireplace in the front, center of the home’s entryway. Walls of glass provide views from the base of Mt. Rubidoux clear to the Box Springs Mountains. Period appropriate décor adds to the appeal of this home with extensive jet-setting age memorabilia and an elaborate tiki bar with dozens of exotic lanterns spotlighting hundreds of unique tiki glasses and barware.

Join the Old Riverside Foundation for their 31st time opening wide the doors to Riverside’s most stylish homes. Learn more on how to purchase tickets and attend the Vintage Home Tour on May 18, 2024 at oldriverside.org.

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The legendary Pastrami sandwich.

George’s Drive-In WORDS: KEN CRAWFORD PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

I’ve been eating at George’s since I was a toddler. I’ve tackled most of the menu and so far, so good.

George’s is a burger joint in the purest form, and there certainly isn’t anything wrong with a burger, fries, and a cola. Maybe you go for the pastrami and fried zucchini if you feel like going out of the box. The basics pay the bills, but there is more going on here.

The secret of George’s is that the menu is impossibly large. It takes discipline and patience to look past the special combo meals in the pictures and deeply dive into the less obvious selections.

If they don’t have something you like at George’s, it’s your problem, not theirs.

George’s will make you a pretty good burrito and the most giant roast beef grinder not intended to feed a crowd. Show up early and get anything f rom t h e b reak f as t m e nu . Yo u w ill n ot b e disappointed. Oh!...FRIED MUSHROOMS! Get the fried mushrooms. They are crispy and tender and give you a reason as good as any to dunk something in ranch dressing. The man in charge will warn you that they are “lava rocks.” You might want to give them a minute to cool before you pop one in your mouth.

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Taso Alexiou, son of George, and current George's matriarch Zaharoula Alexiou proprietor, has been with her son, Taso, and Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson. around more or less, for 50 years. He grew up working at the restaurant with his parents. He the dedication to quality at George’s. “People ask went to school, learned the IT trade, and still has if the burritos are authentic,” he said. “I say they are delicious. I use flap meat! A lot of ‘real’ places a good career in the network business.

His dad died many years ago, and his mom, use the cheapest chopped steak.”

Taso’s connection to George’s goes deeper Zaharoula, anchored the restaurant for a long time, with Taso popping in and out, helping her than helping out at his parent’s burger shop. When when needed behind the counter and in the office. you talk to him, you can tell he’s committed to Age is catching up with Zaharoula, and Taso spends continuing what his parents started 50 years ago.

Taso even told me he’s considering another a little more time at the restaurant in her absence.

Durability in the restaurant business has restaurant, maybe more than one. New places always been a challenge. It’s common to hear where the next generation of Alexiou’s might statistics about the industry’s failure rate being create something cherished in new communities. among the highest of any business. Someone forgot to tell the Alexiou’s that being in business for 50 year s put s them in the realm of the George’s Drive-In statistically insignificant.

9910 Magnolia Avenue Taso is grateful for the community that has (951) 688-2471 risen up around George’s. His parents built something georgesdrivein.com special, and their commitment to doing it right is @georgesdrivein why George’s almost always has a line at the register. Taso gets a little worked up talking about

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Bar & Restaurant Guide The Riversider | April/May 2024

AMERICAN (NEW) Pixels Bar And Eatery 3535 University Ave (951) 683-7957

ProAbition Whiskey Lounge & Kitchen 3597 Main St (951) 222-2110

The Rustik Fork Eatery

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

The Salted Pig

3750 Main St Ste 103 (951) 742-5664

Yard House

3775 Tyler St (951) 688-9273

BAKERIES/DONUTS American Donuts 3355 Iowa Ave (951) 329-3238

Baguette Bakery & Café 767 W Blaine St B (951) 788-5300

Baker’s Dozen Donuts 6100 Magnolia Ave (951) 369-0198

Beignet Spot 4019 Market St (951) 224-9830

Better-Be Donuts Café 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

Cookie Co. Riverside 195 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 521-0846

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

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Donut Cravings

7132 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-8324

Donut Tyme

5225 Canyon Crest Dr (951) 788-5043

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

P.S. I Crepe You

6095 Magnolia Ave (951) 742-5167

Isabella’s Cupcakes & More 5225 Canyon Crest Dr #28 (951) 782-9200

Linda’s Donuts 3950 Pierce St (951) 351-8288

Lindmair Bakery 9230 Magnolia Ave (951) 688-2131

Lola’s Bakery

4026 Chicago Ave (951) 683-1219

Miss Donuts & Bagel 3962 University Ave (951) 787-0193

Mochinut

1242 University Ave (951) 534-0756

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

Ortiz Bakery

421 Iowa Ave #A (951) 787-9138

Pepe’s Panaderia 3511 Madison St (951) 353-8801

Rainbow Donuts 3758 La Sierra Ave (951) 688-7889

Randy's Donuts

Law’s Restaurant

River Ranch Bar & Grill

Riverside Cookie Shoppe

Shooters Sports & Grill

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery

Simple Simon’s Bakery & Bistro

Sire Restaurant

Spirit of Texas BBQ

BARS/LOUNGES

Stagecoach

3519 Van Buren Blvd (951) 588-5678 6737 Brockton Ave (951) 686-6374

3639 Main St (951) 369-6030

Star Donut

5145 Jurupa Ave #H (951) 530-8006

Steve’s Donuts

7201 Arlington Ave Ste C (951) 323-7153

Uncle Chuang’s Bakery 3740 Iowa Ave #109 (951) 275-8800

Urban Dripp

3750 University Ave #175 (951) 742-5949

US Donuts

4786 La Sierra Ave (951) 352-1893 3720 Sunnyside Dr (951) 823-0797

Winchell’s Donut House 1705 University Ave (951) 682-8834

Woodcrest Donuts

19510 Van Buren Blvd Ste F7 (951) 653-5054

Yvette’s Bakery 6729 Indiana Ave (951) 742-5541

Yum Yum Donuts 3247 Arlington Ave (951) 683-5489

9640 Indiana Ave (951) 354-7021

10226 Indiana Ave (951) 785-9588

6440 Magnolia Ave (951) 683-7473

Downtown Experiment 3601 University Ave (951) 355-2606

Lake Alice Trading Co 3616 University Ave (951) 686-7343

Locals Public House 285 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 780-1800

Mezcal Ultra Lounge 3737 Main St Ste 100 (951) 333-8558

The Brickwood 3653 Main St (951) 352-2739

The Lobby

3730 Main St (951) 742-5020

3750 University Ave, Ste 125 (951) 742-5585 5225 Canyon Crest Dr #9 (909) 542-9054 3965 Market St (951) 462-1117

3775 Tyler St. Unit B (951) 602-1940

BREAKFAST DINERS & CAFES Amy’s

10635 Magnolia Ave (951) 689-0296

Brandon’s Diner

10246 Indiana Ave Ste A (951) 359-3617

Brandon’s Diner 9646 Magnolia Ave (951) 637-2782

Brandon’s Diner Jr Of City Hall 3900 Main St (951) 778-2588

Cafe Le Reve

The Menagerie

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

The Presidential Lounge

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

3581 University Ave (951) 788-8000 3649 Mission Inn Ave (951) 784-0300

Crest Cafe

Daily Brew Coffee House

VIP Nightclub & Restaurant

2955 Van Buren Blvd (951) 352-7477

W. Wolfskill

5620 Van Buren Blvd (951) 352-2690

3673 Merrill Ave (951) 784-2370

Flo’s Farmhouse Cafe

BAR & GRILLS

4281 Main St (951) 374-1176

Art’s Bar & Grill

BBQ

17950 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-8843

Charley Rokk’s Authentic Texas BBQ

Kountry Folks

3357 University Ave (951) 683-9520

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

Hotz Kitchen & Cocktails 3720 Mission Inn Ave (951) 782-3212

Joe’s Bar & Grill

10909 Magnolia Ave (951) 637-3931

5145 Jurupa Ave (951) 774-0039

Cowboy Burgers & BBQ 5573 Arlington Ave (951) 977-9454

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

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

Gram’s BBQ

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

Joanna’s Cafe

3653 La Sierra Ave (951) 354-0437

Soup Shoppe

6712 Magnolia Ave (951) 781-4710

The Riverside Airport Cafe 6951 Flight Rd (951) 688-3337

Rodeo Cafe

17136 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-0388

BREWERIES All Points Brewing Co. 2023 Chicago Ave Unit B8 (951) 213-6258

Carbon Nation Brewing 9860 Indiana Ave, Unit 19

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

9860 Indiana Ave Ste 19 (951) 776-7083

Route 30 Tap Room 3740 Mission Inn Ave

Stone Church Brewing & Bistro 3737 Main Street (951) 233-0323

Thompson Brewing 9900 Indiana Ave (951) 289-7533

BURGERS 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

Farmer Boys

3303 Madison St (951) 351-9700

2585 Canyon Springs Pkwy (951) 656-6500

BurgerIM

10920 Magnolia Ave Unit 105 (951) 441-8868

BurgerIM

1201 University Ave #110 (951) 783-9555

Chris’ Burgers 407 Iowa Ave (951) 781-8542

Cowboy Burgers & BBQ 5573 Arlington Ave (951) 977-9454

Dairy Queen

8610 California Ave, Suite 101 (951) 343-4075

Farmer Boys

3400 University Ave (951) 680-0900

Farmer Boys

2901 Iowa Ave (951) 782-9003

Tastea

11130 Magnolia Ave Unit C (951) 588-8138

Tim Boba

Johnny’s Burgers

HK BBQ House

Bolcupop

Toasted

Johnny’s Burgers

Ho Choy’s

The California Lounge

Twee Coffee

Mission Burgers

Ho Ho

Coffee Court Bistro

Krak Boba

MGM Burgers

Hong Kong Fastfood

4825 La Sierra Ave (951) 688-1000 3394 Madison St (951) 687-3599 4606 Pine St (951) 682-7272 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

R Burgers

5980 Van Buren Blvd (951) 358-9203

R Burgers

Slaters 50/50

Burger Boss

3375 Iowa Ave (951) 823-0700

Bobaloca

Baker’s Drive Thru

10737 Magnolia Ave (951) 689-1294

Boba Fiend Tea House

Greedy Cat

9910 Magnolia Ave (951) 688-2471

1666 University Ave (951) 784-4350

Boys Burgers

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

George’s Drive-In

10225 Magnolia Ave (909) 884-5233 5396 Mission Blvd (909) 884-5233

Frice Szechuan Restaurant

3750 University Ave Ste 125 (951) 742-5585

Smash Papas 3605 Market St

Star Burgers

7207 Arlington Ave (951) 689-5050

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

1400 University Ave Ste 108 (909) 655-7235 3740 Iowa Ave #102 (951) 777-1368 10352 Arlington Ave (951) 785-1188 3511 Madison St (951) 637-2411 1490 University Ave (951) 686-2223

Jade China

2712 Canyon Springs Pkwy (951) 653-9200

Little Beijing Chinese Fast Food 5800 Van Buren Blvd (951) 509-1188

Lucky Wok

2995 Van Buren Blvd (951) 688-2888

Monark Asian Bistro

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

Olivia's HB Cafe

3940 University Ave (951) 534-0984

Wok In Kitchen

5050 Arlington Ave #101 (951) 343-7888

COFFEE/TEA/JUICE 7 Leaves Cafe

1201 University Ave Ste 101 (951) 530-8666

Arcade Downtown 3870 Main Street (951) 266-6839

Arcade Coffee Roasters 3672 Chicago Ave Ste A (951) 266-6839

Arcade Coffee Roasters

5225 Canyon Crest Dr. Ste 17A (951) 266-6839

Back to the Grind 3575 University Ave (951) 784-0800

19009 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-8646 3605 Market Street (951) 595-4513 3649 Mission Inn Ave (951) 784-0300 3607 10th St (951) 328-0866

Coffeecito House 3882 12th St (951) 405-4599

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

Flavor Theory

11090 Magnolia Ave (951) 977-9698

Goodwin’s Organics Cafe 191 W Big Springs Rd (951) 682-2667

JUJUBAR

19040 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-0224

Kung Fu Tea

3678 Central Ave Ste 102 (951) 254-9609

Kraemer’s Coffee Bistro 6734 Brockton Ave (951) 686-4400

Lift Coffee Roasters

2060 Chicago Ave Ste A10 (951) 742-7413

Molinos Coffee

3660 Mission Inn Ave (951) 276-7147

Nekter Juice Bar

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 7B (951) 224-9842

R&B Tea

1889 University Ave Unit 105 (951) 462-4142

Sharetea

10920 Magnolia Ave Ste 103 (951) 406-5165

TRA Boba & Snack

3740 Iowa Ave Ste 103 (951) 530-8536

1450 University Ave Ste N (951) 462-1929 6160 Arlington Ave Ste C9 (951) 977-9847 9344 Magnolia Ave (951) 335-0599 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

Cheba Hut

3505 Market Street Ste 101 (951) 777-1117

Diane’s Deli

2900 Adams St #B1 (951) 689-2900

D’Elia’s Grinders

2093 University Ave (951) 683-7380

D’Elia’s Grinders

9009 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-3354

European Intl Market &Deli 7120 Indiana Ave G (951) 274-9100

Firehouse Subs

10080 Magnolia Ave (951) 588-8785

Jimmy John’s

3747 Central Ave Ste 102 (951) 779-0010

Jimmy John’s

4270 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 122 (951) 977-9672

Jimmy John’s

10277 Magnolia Ave (951) 354-2149

M & M Deli

1960 Chicago Ave #D1 (951) 684-6861

My Hero Subs 355 Iowa Ave A (951) 784-7370

RiverCrust Deli

6235 River Crest Dr Ste F (951) 656-8145

Subs & Spuds

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

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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

FILIPINO Jefrox Adobo

2561 Grambling Way (951) 314-5075

Nanay Gloria

10959 Magnolia Ave (951) 977-8831

Cherry On Top

3560 Riverside Plaza Dr (951) 213-6018

Cherry On Top

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

Cold Stone Creamery 9867 Magnolia Ave Ste C (951) 637-0920

Dairy Queen

8610 California Ave, Ste 101 (951) 343-4075

Dairy Queen

6665 Magnolia Ave (951) 684-6280

Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights

FRENCH

10347 Magnolia Ave (951) 352-4903

Le Chat Noir

La Michoacana

3790 9th St (951) 786-9266

GERMAN European International Market & Deli 7120 Indiana Ave G (951) 274-9100

HAWAIIAN Ohana Cravings

3740 Iowa Ave, Ste 104 (951) 742-5555

Ono Hawaiian BBQ

3961 Chicago Ave 951) 248-9142

Mixies Ice Cream & Cookies 3605 Market St (951) 595-4520

Spoonful Yogurt Café

4270 Riverwalk Pkwy #120 (951) 729-5882

Toi Moi Italian Ice & Juice Shop 10181 Hole Ave (951) 343-4146

Yogurtland

3531 Madison St (951) 351-0888

1242 University Ave Ste A (951) 683-1950

Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Yogurtland

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

3510 Tyler St #104 (951) 772-0229

Ono Hawaiian BBQ

INDIAN

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

Park Ave Polynesian Restaurant 4038 Park Ave (951) 344-1090

ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT Afters Ice Cream

1201 University Ave

Baskin-Robbins 7024 Magnolia Ave (951) 682-3131

Canyon Crest Ice Cream & Water 5225 Canyon Crest Dr #27 (951) 675-7385

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Bombay Stores 1385 W Blaine St (951) 788-3042

Cali Tardka

9212 Sunridge Drive (951) 376-0566

Gandhi Indian Cuisine

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

India Sweets & Groceries 779 W Blaine St (951) 784-7400

Mantra Indian Cuisine 10359 Magnolia Ave (951) 417-4539

Masala Mischief

223 University Ave Ste 150 (951) 224-9692

Namaste Indian Kitchen

First Class Pizza & Pub

Amagi Sushi

Punjab Palace Cuisine of India

Lava Coal-Fired Pizza

Big Tuna

Mamma Mia Restaurant and Bar

Fuego Hibachi

6061 Magnolia Ave (951) 275-5316

1766 University Ave (951) 686-9968

ITALIAN/PIZZA Aloha Pizza & Pasta 755 W Blaine St (951) 788-8830

Antone’s Italian Food 4125 Sunnyside Dr (951) 682-5900

Antonio Pizza

195 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 776-1888

Antonious Pizza Cafe 3737 Main St (951) 682-9100

Bella’s Pizza

5196 Arlington Ave (951) 351-3131

Blaze Pizza

3540 Riverside Plaza Dr (951) 789-3212

Blaze Pizza

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

Enzo’s Pizza

10170 Indiana Ave (951) 351-2375

Farfalla’s Cucina Italiana 5250 Arlington Ave (951) 354-5100

Fast 5 Pizza

5300 Arlington Ave (951) 977-9090

Fast 5 Pizza

4290 Riverwalk Pkwy (951) 354-7900

1725 Spruce St Suite #101 (951) 823-0238

10971 Magnolia Ave (951) 729-5555

4270 Riverwalk Pkwy (951) 343-0201 3750 Main St (951) 742-5039

Marcello’s Pizza & Pasta

Joe’s Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Marcello’s Pizza & Pasta

Kotsu Ramen & Gyoza

Mario’s Place

The Lowkey Poke Joint

783 W Blaine St (951) 781-9996 6519 Clay St A (951) 681-9797

3646 Mission Inn Avenue (951) 684-7755

MOD Pizza

9555 Magnolia Ave (951) 353-1929

3522 Madison St Ste 101 (951) 299-8889 11860 Magnolia Ave (951) 299-7699

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu

3444 Arlington Ave (951) 374-5255

1575 University Ave Ste B (951) 905-4007

New York Pizza Co

Momo Sushi

The Old Spaghetti Factory

Ohana Sushi

3570 Van Buren Blvd (951) 688-4000

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

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18955 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-5588

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

Scratch Pizza

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

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor 5941 Van Buren Blvd (951) 689-7700

Tower Pizza

3375 Iowa Ave (951) 518-4300

University Pizza Company 1201 University Ave #116 (951) 823-0630

Viano’s Restaurant 16810 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-3000

1889 University Ave #108 (951) 781-3838

JAPANESE/POKE RAMEN/SUSHI

Fiesta Pizza

AhiPoki

6110 Van Buren Blvd (951) 353-8007

19510 Van Buren Blvd Unit F6 (951) 656-8144

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

9844 Magnolia Ave (951) 999-9123 195 Alessandro Blvd Ste 8A (951) 789-0443

Oishii Sushi

6133 Magnolia Ave (951) 784-2550

Ooka Sushi & Hibachi Steak House

3525 Riverside Plaza Dr #200 (951) 779-0099

Otsuka Ramen & Bar

10949 Magnolia Ave (951) 353-9888

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

3740 Iowa Ave #104 (951) 680-9411

Rohey’s Wok & Grill

4294 Riverwalk Pkwy (951) 359-5272

Saku Ramen 3643 Main St (951) 742-5849

Silverlake Ramen 3775 Tyler St (951) 934-9160

Soho Ramen Riverside 3605 Market St (951) 595-4528

Sumabi

3530 9th St (951) 823-0278

Sushi Asahi

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

Sushi Ok

5228 Arlington Ave (951) 689-8054

Sushi Okoku

10380 Magnolia Ave (951) 343-2225

Sushi R91

1630 Spruce St (951) 682-1323

Sushi Station

19029 Van Buren Blvd #115 (951) 789-0068

Sushi Times

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

KOREAN Chimak House

11120 Magnolia Ave, Unit A (951) 343-1120

Manna Grill

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

Kimchichanga

1995 University Ave (951) 684-9800

Koreana Grill

10051 Magnolia Ave Ste A1 (951) 688-9000

Saet Byul Asian Market 9555 Magnolia Ave (951) 637-5652

Wang Cho Korean BBQ 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr (951) 788-8889

MEDITERRANEAN Elias Pita

1490 University Ave Ste 103 (951) 686-6800

Fufu’s Mideast Grill 3605 Market Street (951) 595-4527

Georgie's Mediterranean 5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 57 (951) 823-0440

Greek Street Grill

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

The Halal Guys

1201 University Ave, Ste 102 (951) 742-7656

Kabob House

10901 Magnolia Ave (951) 353-9711

Lucky Greek

3887 Merrill Ave (951) 686-2621

Panini Kabob Grill 1298 Galleria at Tyler (951) 352-6318

Brandon’s Diner Jr Of City Hall 3900 Main St (951) 778-2588

Mi Lindo Apatzingan

Castaneda’s Mexican Food

Joe Aguilar’s Templo Del Sol

Morena's Mexican Cuisine

Castañeda’s Mexican Food

Juan Pollo

Chilitos Mexican Grill

Kalaveras

Cielito Lindo

Kimchichanga

Casa Mota

8151 Arlington Ave (951) 352-7383 6751 Indiana Ave (951) 786-0996

1450 P University Ave (951) 786-0996 3847 S Pierce St Ste F (951) 509-1002 10277 Arlington Ave (951) 352-3214

Costa Delmar

4561 La Sierra Ave (951) 588-8798

9799 Magnolia Ave (951) 376-1269

MEXICAN

El Fogon Mexican Grill

7614 Evans St (951) 368-4583

Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar 10773 Hole Ave (951) 352-0240

765 Blaine St (951) 782-8959

El Habanero

6160 Arlington Ave (951) 343-5868

El Ojo De Agua

2115 University Ave (951) 779-6293

El Patron

3204 Mission Inn Ave (951) 777-1131

Antojitos Mexicanos La Ribera

El Silencito

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

1091 Center St (951) 312-6542

Armando’s Mexican Food

El Torito

4294 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 200 (951) 343-5896

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

Ay Mi Pa

El Trigo

3775 Tyler St #1B (951) 729-6174

Azteca Market

5125 Jurupa Ave A2 (951) 530-8791

4155 Park Ave (951) 787-6937

Estrella Taqueria Lounge 3635 University Ave (951) 999-4323

Bajio Mexican Grill

Fire Up Bar & Grill

3760 9th St (951) 786-9573

3750 University Ave (951) 289-9071

Birrieria Little Tijuana

Fish Taco Xtreme

12702 Magnolia Ave Unit 25 (951) 268-6895

16960 Van Buren Blvd Ste D (951) 800-9061

Birrieria Xolos

Fuego 360 Rotisserie Chicken

9696 Magnolia Ave (951) 376-1226

3737 Main St Ste 100 (951) 888-2240

Ixtapa

151 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 789-0211

8201 Arlington Ave (951) 359-7560

Ahumadas Mexican Grill

Mezcal Cantina Y Cocina

Miches De La Baja

El Chapala Seafood Restaurant

8151 Arlington Ave Ste O (951) 406-1215

3812 Pierce St (951) 353-2272

Habanero Mexican Grill

Cactus Cantina

Sam’s Pita & Kabab

Acapulco Pollo

Green Taco

3866 La Sierra Ave (951) 456-3705

2472 University Ave (951) 224-9145

4093 University Ave (951) 777-1132

1365 University Ave (951) 682-6562 6055 Magnolia Ave (951) 683-3513 1690 Spruce St (951) 742-5761 1995 University Ave (951) 684-9800

1242 University Ave Ste 5 (951) 742-5633 9948 Magnolia Ave (951) 688-0908

3457 Arlington Ave Ste 106 (951) 266-6333

Mr. Taco

2435 Main St (951) 682-4020

Mr. Taco

18590 Van Buren Blvd (951) 776-9900

Olivia’s Mexican Restaurant 9447 Magnolia Ave (951) 689-2131

La Bufadora Baja Grill

Palenque

La Bufadora Baja Grill

Pepitos Mexican Restaurant

497 E Alessandro Blvd Ste B (951) 776-2881 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

3737 Main St (951) 888-2240

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

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant 8845 Trautwein Rd (951) 776-8262

Placita

1805 University Ave (951) 405-8730

Quesadilla Dave's & Cantina

6723 Brockton Ave (951) 328-1273

3678 Central Ave, Ste 107 (951) 742-5579

Los Cabos Tacos

Ramiro’s Cocina

11840 Magnolia Ave (951) 352-2653

9418 Magnolia Ave (951) 354-6146

Los Fredo’s Mexican Food

Ranchito Tacos Al Carbon

9111 Magnolia Ave (951) 525-3411

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

Los Novillos Market

Rancho La Perla

2650 Main St (951) 530-8893

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

M Taco

Retro Taco

Maria’s Mexican Kitchen

Rico’s Tacos El Primo

17028 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-2034

1788 University Ave Ste 102 (951) 782-9610

Mariscos El Camaron Loco

Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill

3340 Mary St (951) 682-3882

3848 La Sierra Ave (951) 687-2280

Mercado Don Juan #3

El GoGo's Taco Shop

4111 Main St (951) 784-7135

3375 Iowa Ave (951) 787-9292

3744 Main St (951) 742-5606

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

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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 La Piedad

3522 Madison St Ste 104 (951) 578-0892

Tacos Y Más

10203 Hole Ave (951) 687-1344

Taqueria Azteca

5959 Arlington Ave Ste E (951) 509-3670

Taqueria 2 Potrillos 10088 Magnolia Ave (951) 588-8772

Taqueria Mi Ranchito 4724 La Sierra Ave (951) 352-0528

Taqueria Tomateros 9164 Magnolia Ave (909) 257-1545

The Tamale Factory 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

Tio’s Tacos

3948 Mission Inn Ave (951) 788-0230

Tony’s Mexican Food 3870 Chicago Ave (951) 788-4410

Tony’s Mexican Grill 9670 Magnolia Ave (951) 729-6141

Tuxies Juices

6030 Magnolia Ave Ste 3 (951) 781-1048

Yoli’s Mexican Grill

Pier 76 Fish Grill

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

Rockstar Shrimp 767 W Blaine St (951) 530-8620

Shrimp Shack Cajun Fusion 3605 Market St, Ste 9 (951) 742-5558

Seafood & Crawfish 10173 Magnolia Ave (951) 359-5999

Star Crab

10051 Magnolia Ave (951) 977-9440

3225 Market St (951) 801-7104

STEAKHOUSES

Zacatecas Cafe

Duane’s Prime Steak & Seafood

3767 Iowa Ave (951) 683-3939

PAKISTANI Al-Karam Pakistani Cuisine

3457 Arlington Ave Ste 101 (951) 742-5610

Mirchi Restaurant 1385 W Blaine St (951) 400-2825

SEAFOOD California Fish Grill

3649 Mission Inn Ave (888) 326-4448

Flat Top Bar & Grill

17960 Van Buren Blvd (951) 780-0114

THAI Angel Thai Cuisine 6736 Brockton Ave (951) 788-1995

Best Thai Cuisine

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

Riverside Thai Kitchen 7755 California Ave (951) 729-6675

Royal Orchid Restaurant

9791 Magnolia Ave (951) 354-6100

TK Thai Cuisine

11860 Magnolia Ave Ste T (951) 509-3701

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN Goodwin’s Organic 91 W Big Springs Rd (951) 682-2667

La Sierra Natural Foods 11550 Pierce St (951) 785-2563

Monty’s Good Burger 3605 Market Street (213) 915-0257

Oasis Vegetarian Café 11550 Pierce St (951) 688-5423

Veg & Go

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

1735 Spruce St F (951) 682-4251

10920 Magnolia Ave Suite 101 (951) 405-6880

Gra Pow

Market Broiler

Monark Asian Bistro

3525 Merrill Ave (951) 276-9007

Morefire Thai

VIETNAMESE/PHO 5 Stars Pho Restaurant

4950 La Sierra Ave (951) 772-0700

Pho 81

Pho Star Bowl

10051 Magnolia Ave (951) 299-8130

Phở Vinam Restaurant

1201 University Ave #107 (951) 784-4290

2995 Van Buren Blvd Ste A13 (951) 977-8869

WINE BARS/WINERIES

Phở 99

3653 Main St (951) 352-2739

4557 La Sierra Ave (951) 688-2671

Pho Anh

5646 Van Buren Blvd (951) 977-9889

Pho Anh Hot Pot & Crayfish 10271 Magnolia Ave (951) 729-6668

The Brickwood

Canyon Crest Winery 5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 7A (951) 369-9463

Mario’s Place

3646 Mission Inn Ave (951) 684-7755

Pho Anh Hot Pot & Crayfish

231 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 215-0585

Pho DJ

5180 Arlington Ave (951) 354-2799

Pho Ha

10185 Magnolia Ave (951) 354-8918

Pho Ha #7

1820 University Ave #101 (951) 680-0790

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