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WORDS: PHILIP FALCONE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER Cheech Marin arriving in style to the grand opening.

The grand opening gala for The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture saw more forms of art than painting and sculpture. This celebration anchored a four-day grand opening extravaganza, and showcased music, dance, comedy (from Cheech, of course!), and even poetry. Called upon to give inaugural remarks to begin the gala, Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson gave a creative spin to her comments. The Cheech is a unique partnership between the City of Riverside, the Riverside Art Museum, and Cheech Marin—and Mayor Lock Dawson thought that warranted a unique approach to what can often become run-of-the-mill congratulatory messaging. On the morning of June 17, 2022, she grabbed her pen and paper, and in a few hours Mayor Lock Dawson had this special rhyme to honor the occasion: “

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I stand here before you with a story, not a speech I stand here to tell you the tale of the Cheech And fear not, Mr. Marin, no confidence shall I breach !

These words captured the creativity that went into the creation of The Cheech—a five-year journey that has since become a vision realized for Riverside. As the final lines were read, the audience cheered in celebration—the vision had finally been realized, Riverside had become the national capital of the Chicano artistic style.

Five years ago, an idea became a plan Five years ago, is when this all began A collection of art assembled by one man No home for this art, no space big enough A gallery was needed to hold all his stuff Finding a place turned out to be tough Lo and behold, a town unknown to him Said we got a place that isn’t too grim! It needs a bit of work, so off he went on a whim The whim became reality, when the community said, “We’re in!” We’re here to support, we’re here for the win! And Riverside became more than just a map with a Ofelia,pinMichelle, Jose, Drew and more Got to work on a library, so much to restore The city stepped up too to help open the door Riversiders came together, it was an easy sell We all loved the concept, the stories we could tell A chance to shout, “We are here,” a chance to excel So tonight, we honor artwork with the power to Tonightteach we honor a city that wasn’t afraid to Tonightreachwe honor a man named Cheech!

Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson

The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture is located at 3425 Mission Inn Avenue riversideartmuseum.org @thecheechcenter

The Riversider Magazine August/September 2022Volume 2 issue 4 4DEPARTMENTSInlandExposures Highlighting our best images of Riverside. Photography by Zach Cordner 10 Love Letter To Riverside “As fall quickly approaches, be sure to enjoy those last few days of summer!” 14 Riverside's Finest Lynn Heatley 16 Hidden Gems Mundial Coffee 18 Local Business Octoclean 20 Meet Your Local Artists Willis Salomon & Keely Berry 22 Community Miracles & Dreams Foundation 40 Local Business Goodwin’s Organic Market Restaurant Review 42 Downtown Monty’s Good Burger 44 Bar & Restaurant Guide The Riversider ’s guide to all the best bars and eateries 54 Postcards From Yesterday Mission Inn Avenue 8

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Summertime in Riverside can be blistering.

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So many memories filled with epic 80s movies spent in my parents van conversion laughing and eating our way through films was just the beginning.

While the days are hot, the evenings linger with the light of summer—creating the perfect time to flare up the barbeque with friends and lots of cold drinks. Nothing reminds me of summer more than the Van Buren Drive-In.

Racing my older brother to the central snack bar that shined bright like a beacon during intermission for fresh popcorn, candy, and fizzy drinks was the best— even though I always lost to him. I know I can’t be the only one who snuck into the drive-in as teen in the trunk of a friend’s car. Luckily, I never got caught, but I don’t recommend it nowadays—they check! Who doesn’t love the swap meet on the weekends? I think we may have gotten at least two different adorable puppies in my childhood there.

My family and I always looked forward to cruising down the asphalt lanes looking through rows and rows of the most random stuff you can imagine— such a tremendous variety. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is the swap meet’s motto, and you can still always find a cool toy, tool, or plant! In this issue, we’ve spotlighted the Van Buren and Rubidoux Drive-ins, and we feel so lucky to have not one, but two amazing community landmarks that are still going strong in the days of megaplex theaters. It just goes to show that getting together with friends or that special someone at the drive-in theatre in your car is still a perfect night out. For our cover feature, we’re proud to showcase the amazing photography of Riversider Tim Aguilar. This talented photographer travels all over the world with professional skateboarders documenting all the action with an exceptional sense for lighting and composition. In his photo feature, we highlight some of his finest images of skateboarding taken in Riverside.Wealso hope you enjoy the fascinating history of Riverside’s Chinatown located on the corner Brockton Avenue and Tequesquite. Enjoy the greenery and pick up a coffee with a Latin flair at Mundial Coffee featured as a hidden gem. Also, try to swing by our featured local retailer Goodwin’s Organic Market for fresh produce and organic goods. As fall quickly approaches, be sure to enjoy those last few days of summer!

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saw the city with new eyes. I really loved and appreciated all the thoughtful new growth.” In summer 2020, Lynn retired from nursing to focus her talents full-time on Love Riverside. Love Riverside is a “dba” under the nonprofit 501(c)3 organization Healthy Leaders Thriving Cities Lynn saw the progress made in the nearby California city of Modesto, and knew it would be a good fit for Riverside and its proud citizens. Love Riverside hosted its first “Serve Day” on October 22, 2016.

The group had initially hoped for fifteen projects and 200 volunteers. Instead, the inaugural community service day produced 30 projects with approximately 500 volunteers, and garnered much-needed support from city leaders. Love Riverside continued the good work, and in 2020, a new set of challenges from the pandemic produced new opportunities to serve.Atthe time, Lynn questioned herself, “What do we do to help?” Noticing a lot of food insecurity in June 2020, Love Riverside began asking the community (mostly through social media) to donate non-perishables for a food drive. The food dropoffs, and food box distributions continued, and forged some valuable partnerships with City of

Riverside's Finest Lynn Heatley“We envision people of faith and people of good-will living a lifestyle of generosity, serving and loving the people and city of Riverside in a spirit of collaboration”

“I love Riverside!” is a common saying amongst Riversiders. Lynn Heatley not only says it, but is putting it into practice. Lynn is Executive Director of Love Riverside. Founded in 2016, Love Riverside is a partnership with “Love Our Cities”—a city movement that began in Modesto, CA, and now includes 70 other cities that aim to demonstrate kindness, spread goodness, and build community. Since Love Riverside began in 2016, they’ve completed approximately 114 service projects, 2562 volunteers, and well over 10,650 volunteer hours. Showing up for Riverside and its citizens, and growing a movement to lovingly take care of her home, Lynn is Riverside’s Finest with a motto: “If you win—we all win.” Lynn’s love for Riverside began at birth. As a native Riversider, born and raised in the city, she proudly stated her heritage—“We go way back.” She grew up in Rubidoux, now Jurupa Valley. She attended West Riverside Elementary, University Heights Middle School, John W North High School, and Riverside Community College. Shortly after high school, she married her husband Bill—a Riverside transplant from Pittsburgh, and moved 30 minutes from home to Chino Hills. “We never left IE, that’s our home,” ensured Lynn. She and her husband raised their two children, Douglas, and Valerie, and after raising her family, and working for local nonprofits, Lynn returned to work as a nurse. She was a hospice nurse and community educator from 2006 to 2020. In 2015, the opportunity to return to Riverside presented itself, so Lynn and her husband downsized, and moved into his family home in the beautiful neighborhood of Victoria Woods. Upon her return to living full-time in Riverside, Lynn shared, “I just

Riverside, and Northgate Market. Lynn was also able to utilize one of her favorite aspects of nonprofit work: collaborations! Love Riverside upscaled their social media presence to promote and highlight resources available to the community through government programs, and fellow non-profits. And with special COVID-19 protocols in place, Love Riverside was proud to hold their fifth Annual Love Riverside Serve Day in 2020! It’s now 2022, and with six years of service, and a dedicated group of volunteers, Lynn delivers the Love Riverside vision, “We envision people of faith and people of good-will living a lifestyle of generosity, serving and loving the people and city of Riverside in a spirit of collaboration.” October 8, 2022 is the upcoming Annual Love Riverside Serve Day. Want to volunteer? There are numerous options. Love Riverside has yearly teams: Administration/ Planning Team, Marketing Team, Fundraising Team, Love Riverside Liaisons, and Assist with Food Collections (and other items). Become a financial partner or sponsor an event! “We all have the power to do good, and be gifts of change. Bring your own skill sets to solve problems, and meet needs. We need you!” said Lynn, encouraging every citizen. Thank you, Lynn, for your dedication to Riverside by implementing an amazing service program to our beloved city that shows you’re Riverside’s Finest and Love Riverside!

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tour groups and traveling to different parts of the world photographing wildlife. Part of their adventures abroad was to taste the different types of coffee brews and unique drinks special to those countries. As Priscilla recalled her best times abroad, she also remembered the worst times that consisted of running into man-made trash piling up in pristine rainforests and oceans. Those experiences further inspired Priscilla and Nayeli to lead an environmental consciousness and sustainable lifestyle, and those practices are implemented in Mundial. “Almost everything is compostable,” said Priscilla. “With the pandemic, unfortunately, shipping the way it is, I can’t always get certain things from the brands that I want and sometimes they’re just out, so I have to go the plastic route. Those parts suck, but I have to remember that I’m doing my part.” When it’s possible, the team at Mundial orders compostable cups and straws, and they encourage their customers to bring their own cups and as compensation, customers often get a discount. More often they source from companies that utilize compostable and/or recyclable materials.

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As for the menu, it’s inspired by global flavors of the world, and so are the coffee beans that the shop uses to create their caffeinated concoctions. “We try to bring a lot of flavors and spices from our culture,” said Priscilla. Some of the drinks are inspired by the flavors of both Priscila and Nayeli’s upbringings, such as cinnamon and Ibarra Mexican chocolate. The Mundial staff also pitches menu ideas and coffee flavors are shared and exchanged with their many friends who are baristas around the world. Their most popular drinks are the Mexican Mocha and the Brown Sugar Oatmilk Latte. Among the popular drinks are Mundial’s favorites, which are Briar Rose Oat Milk Latte, Lavender Oat Milk Latte, and the Golden Milk Latte. There’s pretty much an option for anyone who wants to try something different.

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Out of sight and concealed in a shopping center on the intersection of Spruce Street and Chicago Avenue, you’ll find a hidden gem called Mundial—a coffee shop that advocates for sustainability and environmental consciousness, and it’s owned by women of Latinx heritage. Behind the counter, you’ll most likely meet the baristas and co-owners of Mundial—Priscilla Horta and Nayeli Ysarraraz—who also happen to be sisters-in-law. Mundial opened its doors in May 2021, and immediately, one of the goals in mind was for the coffee shop to become a member for One Percent for the Planet—an international organization where members contribute at least one percent of their annual sales to environmental causes. The goal was accomplished right before the shop’s first anniversary. “It does take a little bit more effort to be sustainable, but we think it’s worth it,” Priscilla said. “The reason we’re so vocal about it’s because I want people to understand why they’re paying what they’re paying.”

Traveling around the world was the inspiration behind the concept of Mundial, hence its name, which means “global” in Spanish. Priscilla and her husband have had the experience of organizing

As OctoClean achieves more success, the Stowes are focused on putting those resources back into the Riverside community. They donate and are involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire and Parkview Legacy Foundation.

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OctoClean will continue to perform commercial cleaning in Riverside and are happily anticipating the expansion of their business into Phoenix in 2023, and the South Texas area in 2024.

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Riverside raised, the Stowe brothers attribute their accomplishments to the support of the community. The brothers both graduated from North High School, and are the second generation in their family to work in the corporation, following their parents. “I went to Riverside City College for a few years and got the business bug, then we jumped right into building the organization in the Riverside area,” Matthew Stowe said. “We started in Riverside and no matter how many states we get into, no matter how many franchises we acquire, we’ll always be in Riverside.”

“The goal is to drive enough success so we can be involved in the community and support the organizations that better Riverside,” Matthew said. Matthew is embracing growth for both his business and Riverside. He still loves his old favorite spots around town, but is also enjoying the boom of new businesses in the area.

Longtime Riverside residents, Charles and Yvonne Stowe—with the help of their sons Matthew and Greg—have grown their commercial cleaning service OctoClean to serve the Inland Empire and beyond. The family started their business in 1991 as Service Pros, later becoming OctoClean in 2000 when they rebranded and franchised. They now sell OctoClean franchises throughout California and Arizona, overseeing 60 unit franchises and offering commercial cleaning services to over 300 Riverside businesses and schools. OctoClean specializes in medical cleaning and provides that same level of detail and attention to all of their customers. Their services include janitorial, floor care, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, and parking lot “Whatsweeping.wedoatOctoClean is sell the invisible. We listen to people, and make programs that make them happy,” Matthew Stowe, Chief Operating Officer, said. “As franchisors, we come from a place of experience of starting the organization and having cleaned commercial spaces for over a decade. We provide training, support, and understanding of everything they go through on a daily basis in their business.”

“Mario’s Place is my favorite—Leone will always be my guy. But I also love Salted Pig and Wolfskill. The Cheech museum is an awesome thing that just came to town, and we couldn’t be more honored to perform their cleaning services.”

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Willis Salomon is an Inland Empire based installation artist and photographer, who recently joined Eastside Arthouse in May. He earned his degree in Visual Communications at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Willis is also part of two other organizations in the Inland Empire. There is San Bernardino’s Arts Connection Network, where Willis works as a Communications Director, and Redlands’s non-profit gallery, Willis Salomon 40 Photographer

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The Artlands, where he is part of its board. His art medium of preference is photography, and he got his start with commercial and fashion photography, as well as set design and working product display. Willis’s experience led him to explore his own creativity. One of his most recent art installations was “Growing Art in San Bernardino.” The project consisted of printed, postcardlike photographs that he took of the city

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along with a QR code that led curious bypassers to a questionnaire of what they would like to see in San Bernardino. This project allowed Willis to have an interaction with his audience, and the response was positive. Willis is set to release his second mixed media art book, “ floweride vol.2 ’’ later this year, and he’s also preparing a mixed media piece for Eastside Arthouse’s upcoming show, “Not Made for Exposure.”

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Keely Berry is a Riverside native and has been working as a visual artist for five years. She joined Eastside Arthouse before it opened its doors back in September 2021. Keely finds inspiration in Southern California’s nature, such as the colors of the desert and its flora and fauna, as well as graphic design and her friends, who have been a source of support and inspiration. Her main art focus is traditional painting using acrylics, and her favorite subjects have been creating portraits of her friends and natural landscapes. Her connection to her friends grew because they were able to see themselves represented in art. Keely began her art training through an internship with The Shift Creative and also volunteering with artists whom she connected with on social media. The knowledge she acquired there, as well as co-working with her peers at the Eastside Arthouse gave her more insight of the value of art and building community connections. She has also had the opportunity to create murals for local businesses in Riverside. Now, Keely is preparing for an art show alongside other artists of the Eastside Arthouse. The event is called “Not Made for Exposure,” and it is set to open on September 17th. Keely is currently open for commissions.

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The Miracles & Dreams Foundation aims to serve under-resourced communities by providing programs and scholarship opportunities to local youth, and in-need families and individuals.

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The Miracles & Dreams Foundation hosted their second-annual Backpack Giveaway on July 9th in partnership with the City of Riverside and the Riverside Main Library. The foundation gave out 1,100 (a record) backpacks filled with school supplies like pens, pencils, and notebooks.

“We started this event last year with the Main Library, and it was just us with our one booth by ourselves, hoping we’d be able to give out all 400 backpacks to the community,” Joe Ramos Executive Director of Miracles & Dreams Foundation said. “Then one year later, thanks to a bunch of great partnerships, we were able to go back to the same location, give out over 1,000 backpacks, and have an eighteen partner resource fair on-site.”

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“The Backpack Giveaway gives kids the supplies they need to be in a good mental state, and to be excited to go back to school” Ramos said. “Something as simple as handing out a backpack really has a big impact. It makes education a positive experience, and hopefully that’ll open doors for them in their future no matter the career they choose.” Their founders and Riverside locals—the McGuire family—inspire the foundation. Being from an impoverished area in San Bernardino, the family knows what it’s like to grow up without a helping hand. Now as multi-restaurant owners in Riverside, the family understands the value of community resources, and how far a little help can truly go. “One of the biggest proponents of the McGuire family is continued education—that education is the key for generational wealth, to build things for your future,” Ramos said. “They grew up in a very impoverished, very low income area and were able to build multiple successful businesses. So, they know what it’s like to be that kid that benefits from a backpack.”

While the Miracles & Dreams Foundation has plenty to thank from their sponsors, they also put in the hard work to raise funds themselves. The foundation hosted their first charity golf tournament in May, raising $30,000 to fund the backpack giveaway and other community outreach programs.

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Backpack Giveaway is meant to excite kids about the school year by giving them the tools they need to succeed.

The Miracles & Dreams Foundation opened as a year-round operation in 2021, showing impressive growth in less than two years. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the foundation’s Miracle on Main Street event. To reach even more of the community, Miracle on Main Street will be held at White Park—offering three times the space and three times the fun. If you’d like to get involved, Ramos is still looking for community partners for Miracle on Main Street. Reach out to him directly jramos@miraclesanddreams.org,at and follow @miraclesanddreamsfoundation on Instagram for volunteer and community updates.

The Backpack Giveaway was a success thanks to partners like Target, NorthGate Markets, Proabition, and The Morongo Band of Mission Indians. A local favorite, KFrog Radio Station, was also a huge supporter, helping pass out backpacks, and doing the heavy lifting on-site during the event.

The Drive-In Theater A symbol of living history

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Drive-in theaters’ popularity immediately grew with their rapid appearance in every state across the country, primarily in rural areas and suburban communities. Just one year following its debut, the first drive-in theater opened in Los Angeles in 1934 at the intersection of Pico and Westwood boulevards, with over 100 additional locations opened throughout Southern California in years to follow. With the arrival of the post-World War II “Baby Boomer” generation, drive-ins hit their peak in popularity during the 1950s and 60s with more than 4,000 theaters in existence across the United States, some capable of hosting as many as 3,000 cars. This quickly established the drive-in theater as a fundamental part of American culture—happily marrying two of the country’s most successful enterprises—the automotive and motion picture industries. Cars were designed in larger and more spacious models, allowing maximum comfort to

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There’s nothing like the feeling of seeing a Southern California sunset painted in vibrant strokes of pink and orange at the end of a hot summer’s day. Silhouettes of palm trees and telephone wires boldly contras the fading skyline while shadows of purple mountain ranges slowly disappear into the distance. Sounds of children’s laughter and the inviting smell of fresh popcorn fill the air, swept by the cool breeze across the parking lot packed with people excitedly anticipating the moment when day gives way to night, and the blank screen they’ve patiently gathered around finally comes to life. Those fortunate enough to experience this feeling firsthand know it can only come from one of America’s most iconic and beloved pastimes—the Drive-In Theater. The first patented drive-in opened in Camden, New Jersey during The Great Depression on June 6th, 1933 by auto parts salesman Richard Hollingshead. His vision was to create a solution for people unable to fit in smaller movie theater seats by providing a more comfortable family environment in the privacy of their own automobile: “The whole family is welcome, regardless of how noisy the children are.”

The Riversider Magazine accommodate the post-war baby boom. These shifts in industry and the economy along with the era now considered “Hollywood’s Golden Age” added to the success of drive-ins, and established them as an icon of suburban American lifestyle. Providing a unique movie-going experience and ideal family environment, drive-ins became an affordable alternative to indoor cinemas and a cheap date night for America’s youth. Double features were a staple, premiering Hollywood’s latest releases weekly and offering moviegoers the value of a full evening of entertainment at a low cost. Sound and picture quality improved over time, and drive-ins soon expanded in size—adding more screens, and additional parking spaces for increased attendance. Such improvements allowed the industry to keep up with the competition of indoor theaters, and helped to increase their longevity. It wasn’t long before drive-ins made their way to the Inland Empire. With its nearly yearround warm climate, employment opportunities, and affordable housing market at the time—the Riverside area became a destination for thousands of families, and an ideal environment for drive-in theaters to Realizingthrive.the value of its proximity to these quickly growing communities, Roy C. Hunt founded the Rubidoux Drive-In on the outskirts of Riverside in November of 1948 with a single screen and 690car capacity. Upon its opening, it boasted an impressive variety of pre-show entertainment, including a full-service snack bar, miniature railroad, playground, and petting zoo. While these attractions have long since disappeared, despite the installation of two additional screens in the early 1980s, periodic technical upgrades and several ongoing remodels, the location has maintained much of its classic authenticity. The original Art Deco style screen tower still stands tall today, welcoming first-time visitors and long-time customers alike to enjoy everything the unique experience has to offer. With the success of the Rubidoux Drive-In and several other regional theaters of its kind, nearly two decades later, the Van Buren Drive-In opened in Riverside on July 10th, 1964 on the site of a former orange ranch. Expanding to three screens in 1975 and adding several digital upgrades and physical renovations over time—in the mid-2000s the drivein was given a new aesthetic themed after the community’s cultural heritage in the citrus industry. A large mural printed on the back of the original screen tower, historical photographs on the snack bar’s interior, and digital marketing assets were re-branded in the style of the iconic local orange crate labels of the 1930s. Throughout its more than 40 years of operation, the Van Buren Drive-In has retained its popularity with the community and established itself as a local landmark, and integral part of Riverside’s identity and small-town charm. Both the Rubidoux and Van Buren Drive-Ins remain among a handful of fully operational Southern California locations, currently showing first run double features seven nights a week and hosting outdoor swap meets multiple times a week with over 400 vendors year-round. Although fully operational drive-ins have dwindled from hundreds

“Many residents may not realize how fortunate they are to have not only one, but two fully operational local drive-ins still in existence today. It’s undoubtedly because Riverside continues to hold traditional values like family and community at its core that these pieces of living history continue to survive”

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across Southern California in their heyday to only eight locations today, many other sites have been repurposed solely for the use of swap meets and outdoor markets. Open from 6am to 2pm every Wednesday through Sunday in Rubidoux and every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at Van Buren, these unwaveringly popular markets offer more than just bargains for their customers, but a unique shopping experience characteristic to the region and itsWithculture.free admission and no more than the cost of one-dollar—depending on the day—these local swap meets attract thousands of shoppers every week and provide an impressive array of affordable goods. From housewares to hardware, clothes, toys, and the latest electronics, there isn’t much you can’t find at the swap meet if you look hard enough. But, aside from the easily found practical items on display, perhaps the most alluring part of swap meet culture is the chance to discover that rare hidden gem buried deep among the countless rows of tables and blankets that make up the maze of vendors. Although Riverside has been fortunate to provide an environment for both the Rubidoux and Van Buren Drive-Ins to withstand the test of time, the majority of locations across the country have closed permanently, becoming relics of a nearly forgotten era and faded memories for those who once frequented them. In the 1970s, improvements in home entertainment from color TV to cable television, as well as VCRs and home video rental on the rise leading into the ’80s, popularity and attendance of drive-ins experienced a significant decline. Real estate inflation and interest rate hikes made large tracts of land too valuable for drive-in owners to maintain and many sold their properties for the cost of operating a drive-in for nearly twenty years. Countless locations rapidly disappeared, replaced by shopping malls and track homes. Indoor multiplex theaters offered a variety of title options, and show times along with technological improvements too advanced for drive-ins to compete with. This shift marked the end of an era for classic American culture founded on traditional family values and ushered in a new national identity based on consumerism, convenience, and profit. The drive-in theater is more than just a casual destination for its beloved visitors—it has provided countless memories and experiences for generations of local residents and woven itself into the very fabric of our society. Attracting people of all walks of life—from families and friends to couples in hopes of a romantic evening—the drive-in movie experience creates a true sense of community. Many residents may not realize how fortunate they are to have not only one, but two fully operational local drive-ins still in existence today. It’s undoubtedly because Riverside continues to hold traditional values like family and community at its core that these pieces of living history continue to survive. The patronage of these iconic establishments is invaluable to their existence, so the next time you plan a trip to the movies please consider supporting your local drivein. The experience may create a nostalgic memory for years to come—regardless of what movie was playing that day of the week, or time of year.

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WORDS: H. VINCENT MOSES, PHD Guan Gong in Jesus City: Chinatown Riverside Rises Rosalind Sagara—Chair of Save Our Chinatown Committee—from time to time stands at Tequesquite and Brockton Avenues staring across a barren brown field. A one-story depression dissects the field north to south—a reminder of an illegal excavation by a developer who meant to erect an office building on the site. A city landmark, state point of historical interest, and on the National Register of Historic Places, the 2.3-acre brown field once hosted the core of Riverside’s historic Chinatown (RCT), better known as Little Gom-Benn by its Chinese residents. Chinatown, displaced twice from downtown sites, first by the Riverside Citrus Pavilion, then by anti-Chinese Anglo businesspeople and fire, relocated to Tequesquite and Brockton in 1885. Wong Nim (“Mayor” of Chinatown) managed to purchase seven acres there despite the Alien Land Law prohibiting Chinese from owning property in California. His purchase proved a feat unto itself in 1885, and to build a new third Chinatown there required even more chutzpah in the face of rampant nineteenth century anti-Chinese agitation and violence.

Push-Pull: From Famine to Gold Mountain Wars, rebellions, floods, famines, piracy, opium, political corruption, and oppressive property owners provided reasons enough for the mass exodus out of southeastern China in the nineteenth century. The T’ai-p’ing Rebellion (1848-1865) alone left 15 to 20 million Chinese dead, and devastated large parts of the very prosperous region of southeastern China. This enormous “push,” coupled with the “pull” of California’s Gold Rush, proved an almost irresistible force drawing impoverished peasants, merchants, and speculators from China to California “Gold Mountain,” (“Gam Saan” in Cantonese). Most nineteenth century Chinese from the Guangdong Provence were brought to California by “The Six Companies,” also known as the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association—a conglomerate Life in Gom-BennLittle Rise & Fall of Riverside’s Pioneer Chinatown, 1885-1974

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The fact that laborers arrived indebted, were sent to work by their creditors, and acquired more debts, curtailed their occupational mobility. This dependence on near subsistence level pay, and various individual obligations, resulted in many workers forfeiting their return home. By 1885, some 105,100 Chinese lived in California. Most of them were agricultural laborers, although the bulk of the migrant Chinese was lured first to the California gold fields. Driven from there by the foreign miner’s tax and violence, they moved on to work on the Central Pacific Railroad. Between 12,000 and 14,000 Chinese worked on the construction of the Central Pacific. They were paid from $25 to $35 per month for strenuous labor, which included blasting rock and laying track through the High Sierras. The death toll was heavy, but Chinese courage, skill, and endurance accomplished an early completion of the transcontinental railroad.

The RiversiderHistoricalMagazine Riverside The Riversider | August/September 2022 organization of family-based and district-based associations. Immigrants left Guangdong with a debt to their district association or other sponsor that usually required three-to-five years to repay. Upon arrival at the Port of San Francisco, Chinese immigrants registered with their district association and were assigned a job. They usually earned $20 to $25 per month. With this sum, they had to pay both their living expenses and their debts. In addition, an average remittance of $30 per year was usually sent home to their families.

Riverside Chinese workers taught local growers to use furrow irrigation to water their groves, and Riverside growers called it “The Riverside Method,” in horticultural conferences. Growers learned from their Chinese workers to pattern pack oranges into wooden crates for efficiency. It became known as “The China Pack,” later adopted by Sunkist Growers in all their packinghouses. The Gold Rush, railroads, and citrus industry were not the only route to economic security for Riverside’s pioneer Chinese. Chinese truck farmers supplied Riverside residents with vegetables for 50 years. These crops were grown in the fertile soil of

Chinese workers packing navel oranges, May 1888, Boyd-Devine Packinghouse, 6th and Pachappa (Commerce), Riverside. Courtesy, Museum of Riverside

Survival Against the Odds: Oranges, Truck Farms, Remittance Bankers, and Hand Laundries Riverside’s fabled navel orange industry of the late nineteenth century grew on the backs of thousands of pioneer Chinese immigrants from the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Province. They brought with them 2,000 years of knowledge gained from growing citrus.

TOP RIGHT: Ah Sam, Mrs. Catherine Bettner’s Chinese “House Boy” circa 1900 pictured in his Sunday best. Bettner’s Queen Anne Victorian at 8193 Magnolia Avenue, where Ah Sam lived and worked, is better known today as Riverside Heritage House, operating under the stewardship of the Museum of Riverside. Courtesy, Museum of Riverside Chinatown Main Street, circa 1900, with Hong Woo Laundry and delivery truck front left of photo. The Taoist Joss House (temple) sat at the northwest end of Main Street, so-called “Mongol Avenue,” between the town and Evergreen Cemetery. Courtesy, Museum of Riverside 30

LEFT: Jim Ah (Anglicized name) served one of Riverside’s wealthy citrus families for more than 30 years until his death in 1928. Never able to return to China, he nonetheless consistently sent money home to support his family in Guangdong Province, Southeastern China. Courtesy, Museum of Riverside Duey Woo Lung, “Mayor of Chinatown” (village head), with his laundry wagon. Two Chinese hand laundry companies, Hong Woo Laundry and Duey Woo Laundry, dominated the business in Riverside, once driving an Anglo steam laundry into bankruptcy. Courtesy, Museum of Riverside 31

“ The research value of the excavation and resulting artifact collection remain a major historical treasure, documenting life in Little Gom-Benn—an American Chinatown”

the Santa Ana River bottomland. The Chinese enterprising spirit expanded into other enterprises such as the laundry business. The Duey Woo and Hong Woo laundries in Riverside dried the clothing on racks behind the shops. Efforts in the 1880s and 1890s to stamp out Riverside’s Chinese hand laundries met with failure. Duey Woo Lung even forced one competitive Anglo steam laundry into bankruptcy. Anatomy of a Rural Chinatown Chinese immigrants arrived in the Riverside Colony in about 1871. They playfully called Riverside “Yea So Fow” or Jesus City, due the proliferation of churches in the city’s early days of development. The Chee Gung Tong placed an altar to Guan Gong—“the god of war”—in the Chinatown Joss House (Taoist chapel) to protect the residents. Composed principally of single male sojourners, merchants, laundry workers, and truck farmers, Riverside’s Chinese community skewed toward one gender. A few merchants brought their brides from China and established Riverside families. The first Chinese American baby born in Riverside’s Chinatown was born to a Mr. and Mrs. Chung Kee, of the Chung Kee Company. At its peak, “Little Gom-Benn” village boasted of 350 to 400 permanent residents. During navel orange harvest season, a tent city would spring up on the Pine Street side of Riverside’s Chinatown, increasing the local Chinese population to 2,500. A fire destroyed the community’s wooden structures in 1893. Wong Nim and his fellows then rebuilt Chinatown with Mongol Avenue (so named by the Anglo community) as its main thoroughfare. It comprised both brick and wooden buildings. The brick buildings housed most of the merchant shops, while laundries, a meat market, Joss House, Tong headquarters, and personal residences were in the wooden structures. Riverside’s well-heeled Anglo homemakers made pilgrimages to Chinatown to buy novelties, select fresh vegetables, and hire domestic help. They were also reputed to play the Chinese lottery while there.

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The Chinatown Dig, 1984 For several years, the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California had unsuccessfully lobbied for a historical archaeological dig at that landmark site. By June 1984, a local “Ad Hoc Citizens Committee” had joined the Society in the effort to save Riverside’s Chinatown site (RCT). Led by the late Dr. Robert Poe and the Ad Hoc Citizen’s Committee, Riverside’s Chinatown archaeological excavation became a reality.

The son of “Big Charlie” Wong—a Riverside vegetable merchant—George Wong arrived from China in 1914. He lived in Riverside’s Chinatown until his death in 1974. George Wong cared for his elderly

The site contained a treasure trove of both residential and commercial entities, and activities of the local community—providing information on a social group previously neglected in accounts of California history.

Volunteers working a pit in the Riverside Chinatown Dig, Summer 1984, Riverside Chinatown Site. Courtesy, Museum of Riverside Artifacts from the Chinatown site. compatriots, ran the “Bamboo Gardens” restaurant, and was the confidant of well-known Riverside political figures. After Wong’s death, the last row of brick shops and wooden shacks was leveled, leaving only an empty historic site where once a thriving community existed.

Riverside’s Chinatown site had remained a unique, stable, undisturbed historic landmark from the 1940s to the 1970s as the former owner George Wong had RCT covered with fill dirt. The archaeological excavation of RCT began in 1984.

Festivities such as the annual Chinese New Year celebration drew large crowds of Anglos to the Tequesquite Arroyo. Exploding firecrackers announced the beginning of festivities. On New Year’s Day, dressed in their finest, Chinese men made calls on Chinese and other residences— bringing gifts of flowers, cigars, and wishes for prosperity and long life. Riverside’s Chinese celebrated other annual festivals, just as their relatives were doing in China. Holidays such as the Feast of Hungry Ghosts and The Festival of Tombs (Ching-Ming Day) held special significance and sadness for these men so far away from their sacred ancestral home. These festivals helped overseas Chinese in Riverside to reaffirm their familial bonds and connection to China, considered by them to be The Middle Kingdom.Although antiChinese racism in Riverside seldom resulted in violence, the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 took its toll on “Little GomBenn.” Riverside’s unmarried community had all but disappeared by the 1920s. The last shop closed in 1938. Only Wong Ho-Leun, known among the Anglo community as “George Wong” remained.

The evidence indicates that an active overseas trade existed between China and Southern California that allowed the Chinese immigrants in Riverside to maintain many of their traditional practices and folkways. The research value of the excavation and resulting artifact collection remain a major historical treasure, documenting life in Little Gom-Benn—an American Chinatown. Yes, Riverside had a Chinatown, and this author would love to see the site at Tequesquite, and Brockton Avenues be transformed into a memorial park interpreting the contributions of the pioneers who lived there and contributed so much to the building of our city. It’d be the least we could do to honor them, and to combat persistent Asian hate that stains Big Blue California to this day.

LEFT: Hand tinted view of Chinatown at its peak, Brockton Avenue and Tequesquite by photographer Avery Field, from Mount Rubidoux, 1905. This close view is from Field’s sevenfoot-long panoramic image of Riverside. Courtesy, Riverside Public Library Page from “Life in Little Gom-Benn,” a 1985 Riverside Museum publication discussing Chinatown and the role of re mittance banker Wong Sai Chee, who made loans and managed monies remitted to families in Guangdong Province. Courtesy, Vince Moses Cover of Volume II, Wong Ho Leun: An American Chinatown by The Great Basin Foundation, archaeological team that conducted the Chinatown Dig. Volume II contains analysis of the various collections of materials from the Dig. Courtesy, Vince Moses

The Riverside archaeological excavation, unlike other overseas Chinese digs, produced materials taken from 50-percent of one whole town. The broad sample and sheer weight of artifact fragments, and whole pieces extracted from this excavation exceeded all the previous digs of overseas Chinese sites in the Western United States. The Chinatown Dig yielded tons of historic “debris.” Findings included fragments of glazed ceramics and export blue and white, and multicolor porcelain, glass bottles and utilitarian stoneware pottery vessels. Fauna remains included fish and poultry—evidence confirming nutritional patterns of the Chinese inhabitants. The excavation turned up metal objects, including spoons, hasps, buckles, and buttons—among other metal items.

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Tim Aguilar is a multi talented professional skate photographer. He grew up in the I.E. in Corona and eventually made his way to Riverside when he was just 21 years of age. Tim has shot many incredible moments in skateboarding over the years and he’s one of the main freelance photographers at Thrasher Magazine. He’s been around the world shooting some of the best skateboarders on the planet, but Tim always finds the time to shoot skate photos here in his beloved Riverside.

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The Riversider Magazine Where did you grow up? How did you get into skateboarding? I grew up in Corona and got into skateboarding at the end of high school when I stopped playing soccer. I started skating because of my friend Jeremy. I always had a skateboard, but I never really went to the skatepark because I was always busy playing soccer throughout my whole childhood. In my junior year of high school, I started ditching school a bunch with my friend Jeremy and went to the skatepark right by my school. And then I just never stopped skating since then. How did you get into photography? When did you pick that up? Well, I picked up an actual camera and started to use it frequently when I was in high school. I was enrolled in a high school photography class at Centennial High School in Corona and my teacher Kelly Bustanos taught me all the rules and gave me an introduction to photos in the darkroom and all that stuff. She showed me the way and after that I was just like, “I just want to keep doing this.” There really wasn’t much photo stuff for me before that—it was my first time owing my own camera. Did all you shoot was skating in the beginning? I was just taking pictures of my friends. All I was doing was going to school and going to the skatepark (Santana Skatepark in Corona). I spent many a year at that park. When did you move to Riverside? I moved to Riverside when I was 21 because I started skating with a lot of people from here— my friends Nolan and Braxton, Forrest and Trey Williams. They were all out here skating and I had just been introduced to them the year prior. There wasn’t much going on in Corona—all my friends were doing the same thing. I liked skating with these people more so I wanted to be closer to them in Riverside. They were doing a lot more with their careers, and I was like, “This is what I want to do, too.”

What do you shoot besides skateboarding? Outside of skateboarding, I take pictures of BMX. Not much beyond that. I have friends that ride scooters, too, and when they do gnarly enough stuff I’ll take a picture of it. Do you ever shoot landscape stuff or nature? Yeah, I travel a lot and fortunately I get to see a lot of cool things. Whenever something strikes me as beautiful I’ll take pictures of it. I don’t necessarily go out of my way to go on trips to shoot landscapes or anything like that. When I see something cool on the road, I’m definitely going to take a picture of it. Being mainly a skate tour photographer, are there certain skate companies that you shoot for? Or is it just for magazines? I shoot freelance for Thrasher—the best stuff gets in there and that’s pretty much where it is, and everything else is freelance as well. I’ve been going on some Toy Machine trips in the past few years and those are always really fun. It’s really long driving across the country and back. I just got back from a Blood Wizard trip—we drove up to Oregon. It’s pretty much just wherever someone needs me—I’ll be there.

You were just in Europe recently, what was that for? Yeah, that was for Vans. I was helping finish up Lizzie Armanto’s interview for Thrasher, so I was just out there taking pictures of her skating. I was with my friends Chris Gregson, and Mami Tazuka—we were just going around to the coolest skateparks in town.

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What countries did you hit? We went to Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

What’s next on the horizon for you in terms of skate trips? I believe I’m going to Denver in a month or so with some of my friends. We’re just going to stay out there for a little bit and skate. My friend David grew up out there and he rides for 303 Boards. Not only is Tim a talented photographer, he also rips at skateboarding. Here's Tim with an edger at the Tiger Tail pool.

Where are you currently living in Riverside? Downtown, it’s pretty close to Fairmount Park. Did you bypass college and then just started shooting skate photography full on? Well, I did enroll at RCC for a few semesters. I went through their photo program and it’s an excellent program. I had a lot of great teachers and met some cool students, too. I didn’t finish it by any means—I just went and learned some important information. I used their darkroom and their digital lab for a few years. I never got a degree or anything. Some day I will, though. Being in the darkroom is what really made me appreciate photography a lot. What camera rig do you shoot with? Have you been using the same thing for a while? As far as professional skate photography, I use a Canon R6 and I’ve had it for about a year or so maybe less now. I also have two film cameras that take turns dying on me—just some automatic Canon cameras that shoot film. I usually just rotate between them when one is dead and use the other one.

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Do you shoot video, too? Or do you just shoot photos?

What are some of your favorite places to shoot skating in Riverside? One of my favorite places to take photos is definitely the Battle Bowl. It’s on top of the hill in Rubidoux and covered in graffiti. I love going up there at sunset and getting nice photos. It overlooks the entire city. It’s usually filled up with a little bit of water so you get a nice reflection. If you know someone who knows how to skate transition or Jersey barriers, you’re going to have a good time and get a good photo. I really like going up there because it’s very unique and not a lot of people go up there. I sporadically go up there maybe once a year. That spot has a lot of history.

What about the T-Street ditch? T-Street is a great place. I remember about seven years ago, my friends and I built the cube and it was the biggest, baddest obstacle around. So many pro skaters from far and wide came to skate it. A lot of blood was spilled on that wall, but unfortunately the city took it out. The ditch is fortunately still there and people are still adding stuff on here and there which is great and I condone all of it. I encourage everyone to go out there and learn how to build a little quarter pipe or bank-to-curb. It’s always fun contributing to the skate community. Can you also explain your involvement in trying to get a new skatepark going at Bonamino? My friend Nolan Miskell is a pro skater for Blood Wizard and he grew up here in Riverside. He recently had reached out to a handful of city people at downtown Riverside and they set up a few meetings. Nolan, Allen Lusk, the owner of Crooks Skate Shop, and I were able to attend and talk to the people in the city about their plan for the river bed and their plans for building a new park pretty close to T-Street. I think it would attract a lot of people if it was built right and we’re on the road to making that happen. What do you have planned for the future? What are your goals for your skate photography and business in general? Shooting a Thrasher cover is definitely a goal. Another goal would be to keep traveling the world with my friends. I want to go back to school and maybe be a photography teacher, or a teacher in general.

Towed-in by a motorcycle, Nolan Miskell kickflip backside wallrides at the Tequesquite banks.

Beyond skate photography, I wouldn’t mind being the Mayor of Riverside. Follow Tim on Instagram: @timaguilar Matt theinfamouscrailslidesMiskellthecubeatT-Streetditch.

I do have a video camera and I use it when I deem it necessary. I take it out with me when we go skate and stuff for when anyone needs a second angle, but it’s never been a priority for me. I usually go out with people who already have cameras and are taking care of that side of things. But I am prepared at all times. You’ve traveled all over the world. Do you think of Riverside as a skateboarding destination? What do you think makes Riverside unique? Personally, I think Riverside is just cool. It’s out in the middle of—not “no where” but it’s far away from the cool cities. For skating if you want to come out here, you have to know where you’re going. And you have to know when to come because people come out here and realize how hot it is and have to turn around. I like it out here because not everything’s blown out. It’s really fun finding stuff out here to skate that nobody’s seen or skated. I don’t mind that it’s warm—I like sweating.

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The Goodwin Family is still very involved in the day-to-day operations of the Riverside location, as well as the original Crestline location, a second Goodwin’s Organic Market in Redlands, and if you’re ever in Chillcoot, California you can stop by Goodwin’s General Store and you might find a Goodwin there. The current crop of young Goodwin’s are the fifth generation of family owning and operating the businesses. It’s becoming more rare to find businesses still being run by people with their name on the sign out front. It may be on your normal route around town, but you might want to go a bit out of the way for a stop at Goodwin’s. Goodwin’s Organic Foods 191 W Big Springs Rd (951) goodwinsorganics.com682-2667@goodwinsorganics KEN CRAWFORD PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER Brothers George and David Goodwin We recommend the Vegan Shrimp with two sides! 40

Organic Foods Goodwin’s Organic Foods has been tucked away in the shadow of Box Springs Mountain on the far side of UC Riverside since 2008. The corner of Watkins Drive and Big Springs Road is traveled well enough, but if you aren’t working at or attending UCR, there really aren’t many reasons for most of us to be in the neighborhood. It might seem like the path of least resistance, operating a grocery store on a college campus might be more junk than organic foods, but the Goodwin family has been running small, independent markets since 1946. The family still owns and operates a larger market on the shore of Lake Gregory in Crestline. In 2008, Martin and Mary Goodwin took the risk and built Goodwin’s Organics in Riverside. The gamble paid off. People will go out of their way and spend a little more for businesses that cater to their specific needs. Goodwin’s is specialized, but not exotic. It appears, in most ways, like a standard small-to-medium sized grocery store. There is, aside from regular boxed and canned foods, a full service deli offering scratch made to order and “grab and go” options, and a fresh squeezed juice and smoothie bar. Hot and cold deli foods made on site are popular and convenient. You can even pick up a pizza, and a tall can of beer (organic, of course) if you really want the college-campus market experience.

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WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER and vegenaise from Follow Your Heart—a locally owned, family business for over 30 years. They feature Impossible Burgers (instead of a burger made from cows) that save the equivalent of 75 square feet of land, a half tub of bathwater, and eighteen miles of car emissions. Way beyond delicious, their burgers are an option for carnivores who care about our environment, but still want that “burger meat” taste, as Monty’s burgers require 75-80-percent less environmental resources than the traditional burger meat of the past. Their burgers are featured as single and double cheeseburgers and taste just like In N Out (without the red meat). It should be noted that Monty’s has a “secret menu” with meal items that include the dog pile fries, the Dodgerberry shake, and the cherry orange ice cream float. If you’re feeling super adventurous, go ahead and add your tots or fries to your burger for a “dog pile” between the buns. They also offer Chopped Kale Caesar Salad for the vegetarian crowd, and it’s a super delicious mix of thin sliced Kale with house made Caesar dressing and croutons.

Located in the center of the Riverside Food Lab, Monty’s Good Burger is a plant-based concept restaurant that has passion for real, quality food. With a 100-percent plant-based menu, Monty’s was founded in the summer of 2018 in Southern California, and has now served more than 2.5 million burgers, fries, tots, chicken tenders, and shakes. Monty’s Good Burger also serves up thirstquenching organic draft sodas made with pure cane sugar, sparkling house-made lemonade, cookies made by Rocco’s Sweet Shoppe, house-made sauces, and their delicious signature Organic Oatly Oatmilk Shakes and Chamberlain Coffee Shakes. Monty’s burgers include artisan buns, plant-based cheese

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Famous rock star (with Riverside roots) Travis Barker has just released his official collaboration with Monty’s. It consists of a shirt, long-sleeve, hoodie, and cap, and features a “Travis & the Barkers” graphic with the Monty, Max, and Charlie characters made specifically for the collection. On top of the soft goods, Barker also insisted on a matcha shake dedicated to Kourtney Kardashian called “Travis’s Oat Matcha Latte Shake.” Available at all five Monty’s locations (four of which are located in Los Angeles)— Travis can usually be found frequenting the Riverside location to show some love to the Inland Empire. Overall, the vibe at Monty’s is super chill with a friendly staff ready to take your order for some of the best plant-based burgers you’ve ever had in your life. Stop in and check them out—you’ll be glad you did!

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Donut Bar Riverside 3750 University Ave #175 (951) 742-5949 Donut Cravings 7132 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-8324

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Donut Tyme 5225 Canyon Crest Dr (951) 788-5043

Randy's Donuts 3519 Van Buren Blvd (951) 588-5678 Riverside Cookie Shoppe 6737 Brockton Ave (951) 686-6374

Dunkin’ Donuts 18641 Van Buren Blvd (951) 384-2882 Dunkin’ Donuts 4922 La Sierra Ave (951) 777-8377

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

Cakebox 3557 Main St A (951) 660-4179

The Salted Pig 3750 Main St Ste 103 (951) 742-5664 Yard House 3775 Tyler St (951) 688-9273

Freshh Donuts 781 W Blaine St (951) 682-5648

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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

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AmericanBAKERIES/DONUTSDonuts 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

Donuts 19009 Van

787-1885 Ochoa’s Mexican Bakery 10330 Arlington

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

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

The Rustik Fork Eatery 1355 E Alessandro Blvd Ste 101 (951) 656-3555

Panaderia 3511

Simple Simon’s Bakery & Bistro 3639 Main St (951) 369-6030

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

Star Donut 5145 Jurupa Ave #H (951) 530-8006 Steve’s Donuts 7201 Arlington Ave Ste C (951) 323-7153

Tikal Bakery II 3975 Mission Inn Ave (951) 276-0051 Uncle Chuang’s Bakery 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

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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 BAR & GRILLS Art’s Bar & Grill 3357 University Ave (951) 683-9520

Dorry’s Bar & Grill 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 DowntownBARS/LOUNGESExperiment 3601 University Ave (951) 355-2606 Lake Alice Trading Co 3616 University Ave (951) 686-7343 Locals Public House 191 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 The Menagerie 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 CharleyBBQ AuthenticRokk’sTexas BBQ 5145 Jurupa Ave (951) 774-0039 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 Smoke & Fire Social Eatery 5225 Canyon Crest Dr #9 (909) 542-9054 BREAKFAST DINERS & Amy’sCAFES 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 141 E Alessandro Blvd Ste 10A (951) 215-0007 Crest Cafe 5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 40 (951) 784-2233 Daily Brew Coffee House 2955 Van Buren Blvd (951) 352-7477 Flo’s Farmhouse Cafe 5620 Van Buren Blvd (951) 352-2690 Joanna’s Cafe 17950 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-8843 Kountry Folks 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 AllBREWERIESPointsBrewing 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 CompanyBrewing 9860 Indiana Ave Ste 19 (951) 776-7083 Route 30 Tap Room 3740 Mission Inn Ave Stone BrewingChurch&Bistro 3737 Main Street (951) 233-0323 Thompson Brewing 9900 Indiana Ave (951) 289-7533 Bar Restaurant& Guide The Riversider | August/September 2022 44

Isabella’s Cupcakes & More 5225 Canyon Crest Dr #28 (951) 782-9200 Linda’s Donuts 3950 Pierce St (951) 351-8288

Johnny’s Burgers 3394 Madison St (951) 687-3599

BurgerIM 1201 University Ave #110 (951) 783-9555 BurgerIM 3522 Madison St #101 (951) 376-1277

Farmer Boys 2901 Iowa Ave (951) 782-9003 Farmer Boys 3303 Madison St (951) 351-9700

Johnny’s Burgers 4825 La Sierra Ave (951) 688-1000

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Baker’s Drive Thru 10225 Magnolia Ave (909) 884-5233 Baker’s Drive Thru 5396 Mission Blvd (909) 884-5233

Star Burgers 7207 Arlington Ave (951) 689-5050 Zorba’s Restaurant 450 Iowa Ave (951) 686-5830

BigCHINESESkyBistro 1575 University Ave Ste A (951) 328-1688

Dairy Queen 8610 California Ave, Suite 101 (951) 343-4075 Farmer Boys 3400 University Ave (951) 680-0900

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 ZiZi BBQ House 3740 Iowa Ave (951) 534-0960

Riverwalk Burgers & Grill 3812 Pierce St (951) 353-0919 Slaters 50/50 3750 University Ave Ste 125 (951) 742-5585

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

Wicks Brewing 11620 Sterling Ave Ste C (951) 689-2739

Boys Burgers 10737 Magnolia Ave (951) 689-1294

Pig Pen Delicacy 3605 Market St (951) 595-4520

Chen Ling Palace 9856 Magnolia Ave (951) 351-8511 Chinatown 10935 Magnolia Ave (951) 785-6197

R Burgers 5980 Van Buren Blvd (951) 358-9203 R Burgers 1666 University Ave (951) 784-4350

Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express 3457 Arlington Ave Suite 106 (951) 369-4950 George’s Drive-In 9910 Magnolia Ave (951) 688-2471

Burger Boss 2585 Canyon Springs Pkwy (951) 656-6500 BurgerIM 10920 Magnolia Ave Unit 105 (951) 441-8868

Canton Chinese Food 1756 University Ave (951) 684-6126

Nikko’s Burgers 9295 Magnolia Ave STE 112 (951) 352-7290

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

Mission Burgers 4606 Pine St (951) 682-7272

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

MGM Burgers 1691 Main St (951) 276-1744 Monty’s Good Burger 3605 Market Street (213) 915-0257

Original Tommy’s 7504 Mission Grove Pkwy S (951) 780-4201

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 Boba Fiend Tea House 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 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 Mi Cafecito Coffee 3605 Market St Ste 2 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 Sharetea 3740 Iowa Ave Ste 103 (951) 530-8536 Tastea 11130 Magnolia Ave Unit C (951) 588-8138 Tim Boba 1450 University Ave Ste N (951) 462-1929 Twee Coffee 9344 Magnolia Ave (951) 335-0599 Krak Boba 3907 Chicago Ave Ste B (951) 742-5341 BackstreetDELI/SANDWICHESRestaurant 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 Marisa’s Italian Deli 5225 Canyon Crest Dr #20 (951) 788-3899 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 45

Baker’sBURGERSDrive 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

Zorba’s Express 770 University Ave (951) 787-0094

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 HK BBQ House 3740 Iowa Ave #102 (951) 777-1368 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 Jade China 2712 Canyon Springs Pkwy (951) 653-9200 Little ChineseBeijingFast 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

China Wok Inn 5771 Mission Boulevard (951) 680-9810

NanayFILIPINOGloria 10959 Magnolia Ave (951) 977-8831

First Class Pizza & Pub 4290 Riverwalk Pkwy (951) 354-7900 Lava Coal-Fired Pizza 1725 Spruce St Suite #101 (951) 823-0238 Mamma Mia Restaurant and Bar 10971 Magnolia Ave (951) 729-5555 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 3444 Arlington Ave (951) 374-5255 New York Pizza Co 3570 Van Buren Blvd (951) 688-4000 The Old Spaghetti Factory 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 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 AhiPokiRAMEN/SUSHIJAPANESE/POKE 3540 Riverside Plaza Dr STE 310 (951) 530-8255 Amagi Sushi 19510 Van Buren Blvd Unit F6 (951) 656-8144 Big Tuna 4270 Riverwalk Pkwy (951) 343-0201 Joe’s JapaneseSushiRestaurant 9555 Magnolia Ave (951) 353-1929 The Lowkey Poke Joint 11860 Magnolia Ave (951) 299-7699 Mokkoji Shabu Shabu 1575 University Ave Ste B (951) 905-4007 Ohana Sushi 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 Pacific Cabin Sushi 3770 9th St (951) 782-0888 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 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 Bar Restaurant& Guide The Riversider | August/September 2022 46

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

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Antonio Pizza 195 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 776-1888

LeFRENCHChatNoir 3790 9th St (951) 786-9266

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt 19348 Van Buren Blvd (951) 789-5201

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

Cherry On Top 3560 Riverside Plaza Dr (951) 213-6018 Cherry On Top 19009 Van Buren Blvd Ste 125 (951) 780-0800

La Michoacana 3961 Chicago Ave 951) 248-9142 The Loop 3678 Central Ave, Ste 104 (951) 742-5685

Dematteo’s Woodcrest 18590 Van Buren Boulevard (951) 429-7317 Pizza & Italian 6160 Arlington Avenue C4 (951) 687-0777 Pizza 10170 Indiana Ave (951) 351-2375

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

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

Namaste Indian Kitchen 6061 Magnolia Ave (951) 275-5316

Ono Hawaiian BBQ 2721 Canyon Springs Pkwy #101 (951) 656-6188 Park Ave RestaurantPolynesian 4038 Park Ave (951) 344-1090

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Farfalla’s Cucina Italiana 5250 Arlington Ave (951) 354-5100 5 Pizza 5300 Arlington Ave (951) 977-9090 5 Pizza 1889 University Ave #108 (951) 781-3838 Fiesta Pizza 6110 Van Buren Blvd (951) 353-8007

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe 3573 Main St (951) 784-3149

OnoHAWAIIANHawaiian BBQ 3531 Madison St (951) 351-0888 Ono Hawaiian BBQ 3540 Riverside Plaza Dr #324 (951) 328-1988

BombayINDIAN Stores 1385 W Blaine St (951) 788-3042 Gandhi Indian Cuisine 1355 E Alessandro Blvd #205 (951) 653-4147 India Sweets & Groceries 779 W Blaine St (951) 784-7400 Masala Mischief 223 University Ave Ste 150 (951) 224-9692

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Yogurtland 1242 University Ave Ste A (951) 683-1950 Yogurtland 3510 Tyler St #104 (951) 772-0229

Punjab Palace Cuisine of India 1766 University Ave (951) 686-9968

Mixies Ice Cream & Cookies 3605 Market St (951) 595-4520 Spoonful Yogurt Café 4270 Riverwalk Pkwy #120 (951) 729-5882

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

EliasMEDITERRANEANPita 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

Saet Byul Asian Market 9555 Magnolia Ave (951) 637-5652 Wang Cho Korean BBQ 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr (951) 788-8889

Castañeda’s Mexican Food 1450 P University Ave (951) 786-0996 Chilitos Mexican Grill 3847 S Pierce St Ste F (951) 509-1002 Cielito Lindo 10277 Arlington Ave (951) 352-3214 Costa Delmar 4561 La Sierra Ave (951) 588-8798 El Chapala RestaurantSeafood 8201 Arlington Ave (951) 359-7560

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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 Ay Mi Pa 3775 Tyler St #1B (951) 729-6174 Azteca Market 5125 Jurupa Ave A2 (951) 530-8791 Bajio Mexican Grill 3760 9th St (951) 786-9573 Birrieria Little Tijuana 12702 Magnolia Ave Unit 25 (951) 268-6895 Birrieria Xolos 9696 Magnolia Ave (951) 376-1226

88KOREANKorean Corn Dog 3740 Iowa Ave 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

Brandon’s Diner Jr Of City Hall 3900 Main St (951) 778-2588 Cactus Cantina 151 E Alessandro Blvd (951) 789-0211 Cañada's Grill 10436 Magnolia Ave (951) 588-6758 Casa Mota 8151 Arlington Ave (951) 352-7383

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Sam’s Pita & Kabab 9799 Magnolia Ave (951) 376-1269 AcapulcoMEXICANPollo 8151 Arlington Ave Ste O (951) 406-1215

Kabab EL Basha 365 Iowa Ave (951) 289-9511 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

Carlos's Tijuana Tacos 3980 University Ave Castaneda’s Mexican Food 6751 Indiana Ave (951) 786-0996

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 El Patron 3204 Mission Inn Ave (951) 777-1131 El Silencito 1091 Center St (951) 312-6542 El Torito 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr Ste 526 (951) 684-6816 El Trigo 4155 Park Ave (951) 787-6937 Fire Up Bar & Grill 3750 University Ave (951) 289-9071

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DON’T DOUBT THE DROUGHT LA SEQUÍA ES REAL UN MENSAJE DE RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIESA MESSAGE FROM RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES Aunque RPU no está experimentando una emergencia de escasez de agua, ahorrar agua ahora es más importante que nunca para proteger nuestros reservas de agua en el futuro. REEMBOLSOS PARA AYUDARLE A AHORRAR RiversidePublicUtilities.com/RebatesAGUA While RPU is not experiencing a water shortage emergency of its local groundwater supplies, saving water now is more important than ever to protect our water supplies into the future. REBATES TO HELP YOU SAVE RiversidePublicUtilities.com/RebatesWATER WHAT THIS MEANS FOR RPU CUSTOMERS • Mulch to retain moisture • Water when soil around the tree has dried out • Water deeply and soak slowly to avoid irrigation runoff SAVE OUR WATER & OUR CITY OF TREES CUSTOMERS ARE URGED TO: View additional water use restrictions RiversidePublicUtilities.com/Droughtat: Eliminate Irrigation Runoff Only Water Between the Hours of 6 PM to 10 AM Reduce Outdoor Watering to 3 Days per Week LO QUE ESTO SIGNIFICA PARA LOS CLIENTES DE RPU Eliminar la Escorrentía de Riego Solo regar entre las Horas de 6 PM a 10 AM Reducir el riego al aire libre a 3 Días por Semana SE INSTA A LOS CLIENTES A: Vea restricciones adicionales del uso del agua en: AHORRERiversidePublicUtilities.com/DroughtNUESTRAAGUA Y NUESTRA CIUDAD DE ÁRBOLES • Utilice Mantillo para retener la humedad • Riegue cuando el suelo alrededor del árbol se haya secado • Riegue profundamente y remoje lentamente para evitar la escorrentía de riego Centro de Llamadas 311 : (951) 826-5311311 Call Center: (951) RiversidePublicUtilities.com/Drought826-5311

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Gastar su dinero aquí en Riverside proporciona una línea de vida constante para mantener los negocios abiertos y prósperos. Y cuando las empresas prosperan, están generando impuestos y fondos que, en última instancia, vuelven a circular por nuestra economía local. Los empleadores y los empleados no son los únicos que se benefician de sus esfuerzos por Shop Riverside; los parques de la Ciudad, las bibliotecas y los departamentos de policía y de bomberos también reciben una parte. ¡Todos salimos ganando!

Spending your dollars here in Riverside provides a steady lifeline to keep businesses open and thriving. And when businesses thrive, they are generating taxes and funds which ultimately circulate back into our local economy. Employers and employees are not the only ones benefitting by your efforts to Shop Riverside; City parks, libraries, and police and fire departments all receive a portion, as well. It’s a win-win for all! Everyone succeeds when you shop within city limits. Whether it’s via businesses big or small, the benefits of shopping within city limits not only builds a closer community but also a cleaner environment and a stronger economy.

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Todo el mundo sale ganando cuando se compra dentro de los límites de la ciudad. Ya sea a través de negocios grandes o pequeños, los beneficios de comprar dentro de los límites de la ciudad no sólo construyen una comunidad más cercana, sino también un medio ambiente más limpio y una economía más fuerte.

The Riversider Magazine It’s showtime in Funner, CA. Must be 18 or older to attend shows. Tickets and info at HarrahsSoCal.com. Entertainment subject to change or cancellation. Must be 21 or older to gamble and attend events. Know When To Stop Before You Start ®. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Owned by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. Managed by HCAL, LLC. ©2022, Caesars License Company, LLC. All rights reserved. Gin Blossoms New Miserable Experience Live Friday, August 19 Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour 2022 Saturday, August 27 Alden Richards with Special Guest Sue Ramirez Sunday, September 4 ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience Performing Poolside at Dive Saturday, August 20 PerformingAnuhea Poolside at Dive Saturday, September 3 Ron White Friday, September 16 TheForeignerGreatest Hits Sunday, September 25 Wheel of Fortune LIVE! Sunday, November 6 Chris Tucker Saturday, October 15 Nikki Glaser One Night with Nikki Glaser Saturday, November 12 Panteón Rococó Sunday, September 18 Matt America’sFraserTop Psychic Medium Friday, August 5 Iya Terra with E.N Young & Imperial Sound Performing Poolside at Dive Sunday, August 14 56

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