*waiting for interview response* The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa is an iconic landmark of the Inland Empire. Full of both local and international history, it is a living testament to the story of Riverside and the inhabitants that surround it. Every year, this timeless destination gets into the holiday spirit by putting on a six-week celebration that includes a street festival down the Main Street pedestrian mall, horse carriage rides, and its main attraction: the hotel decked floor to ceiling with thousands of glittering Christmas lights. This celebration kicks off with the ever-popular switch on the ceremony that, this year, will happen on Nov 24 at 4:30 p.m. and will run until … [Read more...] about 25th Annual Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn
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Floasis at Back to the Grind
By Veronica Vicente |Staff Writer| On Oct. 21 the Riverside coffee shop, Back To the Grind, held its monthly poetry slam competition, called "Floasis." Upon arriving at about 7 p.m., the coffee shop's first floor was full of people who appeared to be studying or on the couch socializing with their friends. I ordered a caramel Frappuccino, although it was not on the menu, the barista happily created the drink I asked for . As the barista prepared drinks for the customers, the room was filled with the coffee aroma. The cover charge was $7 dollars and included a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing to win prizes. "Floasis" started an hour late, at 9 p.m., the host Tiana … [Read more...] about Floasis at Back to the Grind
Simple Simon’s Bakery & Bistro — Restaurant Review
By Danni Ybarra | Staff Writer | Tucked away along a string of restaurants, wineries, and boutiques, Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro is a hidden treasure among the working class of Downtown Riverside. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Simple Simon's only serves breakfast and lunch, and the locals who know that make sure to get their order in as soon as they can, because due to its popularity, it is always busy. Located at 3639 Main St. Riverside, CA 92501, Simple Simon's shares a pathway with the historic Mission Inn, and is a stone's throw away from the Riverside Convention Center. Before walking through the front door, you must first pass their perfectly worn brick facade and cozy, … [Read more...] about Simple Simon’s Bakery & Bistro — Restaurant Review