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near the pier like Baja Sharkeez. Locals of the area, however, throughout the trail overlooking the city,” said Alejandro Tafolla.
frequent its less visited sibling, West Newport Beach which is on “If you’re lucky you can find decorated potatoes at the top of
the western side of the Newport Beach Municipal Beach. Same the trail.” What makes this location so special is the abundance
great beach, simply just a few more miles down the Pacific Coast of potatoes at the end of the hike, hence the name of the trail.
Highway. This area is where you will find the surfers, tennis Locals and people in the know bring a carved potato with them
players and volleyball players. The beach’s proximity to Newport and leave it on the trail for others to enjoy. Some of the potato
and Balboa piers should still appeal to the tourist that likes art can be quite cute and make the uphill portions of the hike
crowds and boardwalk-style food. worth it in the end.
The Potato Mountain Wilderness Trail
This location is for the people who like mountain fitness Photo by
but do not like running into people that just have to stop and Marissa Bostick
take a selfie every five seconds. The 5-mile trail is a lightly
trafficked back trail in Claremont that features wildflowers and Riverside Food Lab: 3605 Market St. Riverside, CA 92501
is rated as difficult. The trail is accessible year-round except in Located conveniently near the 91 and the 60, the riverside
case of fire or heavy snowfall. If you are traveling with a furry food lab is located in the downtown area. While the lack of
companion, they can join you but only if they are leashed. “It’s street parking is frustrating, the offerings inside are diverse.
a popular old trail that anyone has access to, it meets up with What makes the Riverside Food Lab such a great place is there
two different trails. It has several vantage points is a little something for everyone. Plant-based diets can
get a “burger” from Monty’s Good Burger, the
restaurant prides itself in being 100% plant-
based. “[Monty’s] pretty good, I’m vegan so
I look for places like this. Monty’s is as good
as the places in Los Angeles,” said Casey
Chino. “I’m from Santa Cruz and it’s
more satiating than what we have out
there for dinner.” Sweets seekers will
find refuge at Sweet Combforts, a
restaurant that makes dessert waffles
on a stick. If you’re craving jerk
chicken then creole fusion restaurant
Dhat Creole Grill is where to go. The
food lab also hosts a raw juice bar, craft
cocktail bar, beer farm and a coffee shop.
There’s also Indian, Lebanese, Chicano
style Mexican and Japanese food for the
adventurous eaters. From late November until
early January The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
along with the city of Riverside holds its annual
Festival of Lights. The festival is the perfect excuse
to see the lights and then sit down to have a good
meal.

Chocolate Banana Waffle
from Sweet Combforts
photo via Instagram @feastie.boys
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