Best of Davis

Nestled behind Sophia’s Thai Kitchen and The Dumpling House, the winner of the Best Chinese Food is Noodle City, which offers delicious spring rolls, pot stickers, noodle broths and fried rice as a few of their menu items. “We [have] had a Noodle City for about 11 years, and [the] noodle is very popular in […]

In the past year, the Mondavi Center has boasted many hard acts to follow; to name a few: Eddie Izzard, B.B. King, Dance Theatre of Harlem and The Shins. As a result, Mondavi was picked the best venue for evening entertainment in Davis. The Mondavi Center hosts a wide variety of artists in different disciplines […]

After tallying up the votes, the award for the best burrito in Davis goes to Taquería Guadalajara. Located on W. Covell, the restaurant is known for its regular, super and super giant burritos. “It feels great that we’re giving the customers good quality food at their liking, that they’re voting for us as the best […]

Restaurant and sports bar by day, The Davis Graduate at night is, and has been, the city’s best place to dance. “It’s probably the busiest place in NorCal on a Monday,” said Danny Ramos, general manager. “I mean, where else are you going to go for a good time on a Monday?” Monday, Wednesday, Friday […]

In the Davis Commons, Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar is one of eight in this chain of high-end restaurants. It opened in Davis in 2009, and ever since has had a reputation for excellence in the local sushi scene, winning Best of Davis for Japanese restaurants multiple times since it has opened. Recent UC […]

Davis has a lot to offer, from hip cafes to high-end bike shops to peaceful corners for mid-afternoon naps. But with new businesses in town and our always-moving student population, what’s considered the best right now? The California Aggie wants to know what you think the best of Davis is, and we’ll compile the results […]

1. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar 500 First St. 2. Zen Toro Sushi 132 E St. 3. Jusco Japanese Restaurant 228 G St. Bragging rights for having the best and freshest sushi in Davis belongs, again, to the reigning champions at Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar. “It makes sense Mikuni has won Best […]

1. de Vere’s Irish Pub 217 E St. 2. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen 129 E St. 3. Tie: Little Prague 330 G St. Tres Hermanas 805 Second St. So you’ve gotten to your senior year and you’ve reached the ultimate trifecta: finally lost your freshman fifteen, figured out how to get A’s without going to class […]

1. The UC Davis Arboretum 2. Putah Creek 3. Davis Greenbelt Davis’ lush, extensive arboretum was voted the most picturesque locale in Davis. With a winding creek that extends the length and a wide diversity of plant life, the Arboretum provides ample opportunity for a keen photo op. Walk the length of the 3.5-mile loop […]

1. In Class 2. House Parties 3. Downtown Davis Bars With spring just on the horizon, pheromones and desperation are in the air, but rest assured, Davisites! There’s no need to activate an OK Cupid account just to find “the one.” This year’s student-voted best place to meet a lover is right here on campus. […]

1. Davis Farmers Market 2. UC Davis Arboretum 3. Picnic Day There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread and pastries on a Saturday morning to convince visiting family members that Davis is indeed the perfect little town. And as voted by the Davis community, the Davis Farmers Market is the number one […]

1. The Egghead Series UC Davis Campus 2. The Dominoes Senda Nueva Greenbelt 3. The Joggers Third and F St. Although some may overlook or neglect its presence, public art can serve a vital role in maintaining a city’s certain characteristic or charm. For Davis in particular, a few familiar faces have become the symbolic […]