22 ENTERTAINMENT
INREVIEW BY EMILY HELMUTH co-editor-in-chief
The Imagineering Story This six episode documentary is a must watch for any Disney Parks fan. It is a beautiful display of the work Disney’s architects, artists, engineers, and more have done over the last 70 years, as it shows viewers just how much heart is put into these seemingly simple theme parks. Seeing the way the Disney company revolutionized the theme park business starting one man’s dream is truly inspiring.
Hubie Halloween Adam Sandler sought to make audiences laugh in this horror-comedy flick, and he did not hesitate to hold back anything. With Sandler pulling in his usual crew of Hollywood friends as well as former Disney Channel stars, Hubie Halloween looked like it was going to be a hit. The movie missed its mark, as although it had its comedic moments, it was not as funny as past Sandler films. Despite that, it is always entertaining to watch Sandler goof around with his friends for an hour and a half.
Ricochet Tacos offers new and original take on classic tacos BY EMILY HELMUTH co-editor-in-chief The new Ricochet Tacos restaurant on the square is far from your average taco joint. With its out-of-the-ordinary tacos and amazing service, Ricochet is a must visit. Contrary to the first Ricochet Tacos restaurant in Valparaiso, the Crown Point location has a slightly different interior, as it is two stories and has a stunning view of the court house and square. Despite that, the differences end there, as the great tasting food was preserved in the expansion to Crown Point. One of the things that sets Ricochet apart from other taco restaurants is its menu. Ricochet’s menu pushes the boundaries of tacos, as their tacos are inspired by various international dishes. Most of the tacos are $5 to $7, which is slightly pricey in my opinion. I can confirm that the price is worth the flavor. I decided to order the “Handlebar” and the “Surf Ninja” tacos. The “Handlebar,” a steak taco with avocado, Napa pico, pickled red onion, smoked serrano salsa, queso fresco, potato haystack, and cilantro was my favorite. This unlikely combination of food was like heaven in a taco, and it was the perfect amount of spicy and savory. The steak and avocado complemented one another extremely well, and the Napa pico added a spicy kick to it. This taco was out of my comfort zone, but it was worth the venture out. The “Surf Ninja,” a blackened gulf shrimp taco with avocado, Napa pico, spicy
Pictured from left to right are two of Ricochet Tacos’ menu options; the Surf Ninja taco and the Handlebar taco. PHOTO BY EMILY HELMUTH
mayo, BBQ sauce, poblano tomato salsa, cilantro was another solid menu option. It was not as good as the “Handlebar” in my opinion. The spicy mayo was overpowering and almost over took the savory but sweet flavor of the taco. Despite the spice, I did enjoy this taco. Ricochet offers a variety of dips, and I couldn’t go to a taco place without having some guacamole and chips. The guacamole was a little pricey, as it was $9 for a bowl, but we were given a generous amount. Despite the price, Ricochet served a solid bowl of guacamole. It was the perfect consistency and the ingredients balanced well, as none overpowered the others. It had a very mild taste to it that worked excellent alongside the chips. The icing on the cake of my Ricochet visit was desert. My table ordered a churro basket, which was one of the
more reasonably priced items there at only $5. The fu man churros came with cookies and cream dipping sauce. The churros were hot and fresh, which contrasted nicely with the coolness of the dip. The cinnamon sugar coated churros and the sweetness of the cookies and cream tasted heavenly together. I typically do not order dessert, but Ricochet’s churros are a necessary exception. I would recommend going to Ricochet Tacos. If you are a picky eater, this may not be the place for you as most of their menu items are very non-traditional. The “Handlebar” taco is a must for any steak lover and the desert alone is a reason to visit. Ricochet’s service staff is friendly and quick, making the trip even more worthwhile. If you are a fan of living on the edge and do not mind paying a few extra bucks, Ricochet is the place for you.
