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There is no shortage of Thai restaurants in downtown Davis, but Thai Canteen has captured the title of Best Thai Restaurant with its popular Thai tea and specialties such as pork belly and duck. It is a student-oriented establishment that serves lunch, dinner and even late-night munchies at an affordable price. Open Tuesday to Saturday […]

An ice-cold boba tea is the perfect complement for those warm, lie-in-the-grass-and-soak-up-the-sunshine days in Davis. This year, ShareTea takes the gold prize for the Best Boba in Davis. ShareTea has been open in Davis since October 2015. The popular boba shop is located right off campus at 207 Third St., a convenient location for students […]

As a city filled with bikes, it is only fitting that Davis has numerous bike shops in order to keep its bikers safe. This year, UC Davis’ own on-campus bike shop, Bike Barn, has won Best Bike Shop in Davis. Located between the Silo and Rock Hall, Bike Barn is easily accessible for the […]

Heading down I-10 West from Davis, it only takes a little over an hour to get to what has been voted the Best Day Trip: San Francisco. Whether you’re travelling with friends, family or going to get some alone time from the hustle of college, San Francisco truly has something to offer everyone looking for […]

3rd and U Cafe, located and Third Street and University Avenue’s, is a staple for Davis’ over-21 crowd. A deal of two pints for $6.50 keeps a college student’s wallet, and emotions, happy. An outdoor patio and large flat screen televisions make for an inviting and social environment in the heart of Downtown Davis make […]

The Conscious College Road tour raises awareness and educates students on eco-friendly lifestyle. The lure of free Klean Kanteens and Chipotle may have been reason enough for UC Davis students to come out to the Quad for the Conscious College Road Tour this past Wednesday, April 30, but the event proved to leave an even […]

There is no shortage of Thai restaurants in Downtown Davis, but Thai Canteen has captured the title of “Best Thai Restaurant” this year. Thai Canteen is a student-oriented establishment that serves lunch, dinner and even late-night munchies at an affordable price. Students can easily stop by the restaurant, located on E Street, for a refreshing […]

When students are near the Social Sciences and Humanities building, they may catch the faint scent of curry. This belongs to 2016’s best Indian cuisine in Davis, Raja’s Tandoor, located just off campus at 207 Third St. The restaurant offers a lunch buffet Monday through Saturday and serves dinner seven days a week. The all-you-can-eat […]

The ASUCD Coffee House (CoHo) is easily the most popular place on-campus to grab a quick snack and drink. At the CoHo, students can choose from a variety of foods, ranging from a classic slice of cheese pizza to a hot bowl of pho. However, it is TxMx Grill, serving Mexican food dishes like carnitas […]

With a four-star rating and over 400 reviews on Yelp, it’s no wonder that Mikuni Sushi and Japanese Restaurant was voted Davis’ best Japanese restaurant. Located on First St., Mikuni offers versatile food options, fresh fish and great customer service. “Everyone at Mikuni is very welcoming and kind,” Mikuni hostess Heidi Wickham said. “The staff […]

It’s the event your tour guide boasted about, the day your parents attempted (but were denied) visitation and the only Saturday worth waking up before 8 a.m.: Picnic Day. As a culmination of all that is Davis — good food, music, culture, charm and, of course, some cows — it is arguably the most anticipated […]

Whether you watch animals, gravity-defying humans or just plain-old Davis folk going about their daily lives, the UC Davis Quad is a great place to hang out and see life pass by. “Lunch time, like noon, is the best time to be on the Quad,” said Nadiah Diah, a second-year food science major. “I love […]