Local Eats-Little Green Onions

More to Explore loves to eat at local restaurants, and we have decided to share some of our favorites here with you. We will be featuring these in the future as 'Local Eats.' This is like an opinion page because, we are not being paid for our efforts.

There is some confusion as to what to call this restaurant. The sign says "LITTLE GREEN ONIONS"

but in cyberspace, it is also known as THE LITTLE GREEN ONION.

Who cares? It's still a great, little diner style place over in the Brockton Arcade.

This is one of our go-to places for breakfast. 

Their pancakes are so sweet, there is no need for syrup.

Booth, table or counter? If you sit at the counter, there are some very, cozy chairs there and you just might get the chance to chat with a regular.

The back wall constantly rotates the work of young artists with crayon skills.

Enjoy!

M2E

One Mission to rule them all

Of all the buildings in downtown Riverside, the most significant is certainly The Mission Inn. Over the years, I have seen it dually transformed by both neglect and restoration.  I even own a table sold off by the Mission in the 90's, right before Mr. Roberts stepped in, when funding was becoming critical. Ask almost any resident and they can tell you about a visit to the Inn, even if only to take guests down to see the lights at Christmas. Since my first visit at age twelve, it has been a re-occurring backdrop in my own life for family weddings, engagement parties, holiday dinners, overnight stays and of course Christmas light viewings.

Entrance to Kelly's Spa

Next time you find yourself downtown, wander in, order something refreshing and sit a spell. You just might meet someone who is new in town and you can tell them all about it.

Cheers!
M2E

Riverside Arts Walk-JUNE

Last Thursday was so much fun for my friends and I as we wandered around downtown for the Riverside Arts Walk.

First, we headed to the Riverside Arts Museum and browsed all the photography exhibits. The Photographers Artist Network had a showing from the super talented photography duo, Nancy and Paul Speaker. Paul is particularly adept at panoramic photos and it was a treat to see them displayed.

If you want to learn more about photography, PAN is the group to join. They have monthly meetings, field trips and connections to exhibition space for photographers. If your goal is improving your photography skills, they will also give constructive criticism to your work at a meeting or online. I am one of their newest members, so I hope you see improvements in my photos in the future.

Across the space was the work of the Poly High Photography Club, who showed a diverse collection of photographs. It was a delight to see. The young photographers were there ready to talk about their work, smiling at the crowds.

Art!

Atrium of the Riverside Art Museum

Old art

Performance Art by World to Dance

Support your local artist!

Downtown Rooftops

Fox Theater

I also traded some art with local artist, Raymond Argumedo that I met last month at Artswalk. If you are curious to see photos, or what prompted the swap, you can read more about it here.

Don't miss out on the next one, this event happens every month on the first Thursday from 6pm-9pm.

Cheers!

Art Planning

Hello JUNE! 

We meet once again at the Riverside ARTS Walk in downtown Riverside. 

I love to walk around outside when the weather is warm, and the sun doesn't rest until 8 o'clock. 

It is this Thursday from 6pm-9pm.

There are a lot of talented people in this town. Support your local artists!

© 2013 Jon Roach Brosius

Map of downtown galleries

© 2013 Julie Ann

I hope to see YOU there!

Cheers