By Angie Escalante Mexican restaurant El Patrón, built in 1904 by the historical Union Pacific Railroad Depot, stands out not only because of its rich culture but because of the familial bond that runs throughout the place and its community. With a lifetime of experience in the service industry, support from family and love for…
By Angie Escalante People continue to walk through the castle doors of Buena Park’s Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament despite the queens, knights, squires, emcees, lords and ladies standing outside with signs picketing. “We are the performers of the Buena Park castle,” shouted Erin Zapcic, lead organizer and representative of the showcase department. “We are…
By Hayden Kulick & Angie Escalante While Riverside does have an IHOP and a Dennys, the city falls short when it comes to breakfast places. However, Joanna’s Cafe is a quaint mom and pop style diner to stop by in the morning. Located in a small shopping center on the corner of Van Buren and…
By Angie Escalante A group of performers from the Medieval Times in Buena Park who voted to unionize in November with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) walked out of the arena Feb. 11. The actors allege they are now being sued by the company for trademark infringement for going by the name “Medieval…
By Angie Escalante What started as an outlet on social media to show off making colorful cocktails has now become a small local business offering bartending services and mixology classes. The mobile bar catering business, Kandy’s Cocktails, is owned by Riverside native Yolena Ramirez, better known as Kandy. The business was formed shortly after the…
By Angie Escalante & John Michael Guerrero Downtown Riverside’s latest restaurant addition serves quality-made and authentic Caribbean creole foods. The Beignet Spot is family owned and run by the Alce family. They opened their first restaurant in Redlands named Dhat Island. Following a rise of popularity in beignets at their first restaurant, they decided to…
By Angie Escalante It’s difficult living in the United States when your culture is rooted somewhere else. Sure there are reminders here and there with how diverse America is but authenticity sometimes lacks. Mi Cultura is a Mexican art and gift shop located in Downtown Riverside that stemmed from the need to connect to Mexico…
By Angie Escalante The annual Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside was held Nov. 25. The festival included a countdown to the firework show and switch on for the lights that will illuminate the downtown area until Jan. 6. The festival will host live music, a small carnival featuring a carousel and a ferris wheel….
By Angie Escalante The system of putting certain students on pedestals while indirectly shaming others pits them against each other and is harmful. Placing K-12 students in higher level courses is not really a “gift” at all–it’s a nightmare. Education programs like the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Advanced Placement Program (AP) and International Baccalaureate…
By: Angie Escalante Climbing their way up in rock music charts and playing in sold-out venues was no easy feat for Palaye Royale, despite previously living in a car while trying to make a name for themselves. The three brother, Canadian-American rock band who are known for their glam-rock style that has earned each of…
