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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 […]

With its scenic location just adjacent to campus, the Arboretum is once again Davis’ best date spot — especially as the calendar enters spring. Founded in 1936 with 17 gardens spread over 100 acres, the Arboretum has plenty of space for couples to spend time together. Its location makes it flexible for different kinds of […]

Whether you’re craving dessert while out with friends, family or a significant other, there is one place you can count on to impress anyone: CREAM, this year’s best dessert in Davis. Located on F Street, CREAM, which stands for Cookies Rule Everything Around Me, is known for its ice cream sandwiches. There are many flavors […]

All students all looking for that one fun General Education (GE) class to squeeze into our schedules, and this year that class is Chemical Engineering and Materials Science 1: The Design of Coffee (ECM 1), voted the best GE course at UC Davis. Taught by Professors Tonya Kuhl and William Ristenpart, the class was launched […]

Between classes, club meetings and study sessions, students often find themselves physically and mentally drained. When it comes to finding a place to destress and regain energy, UC Davis students call the hammocks on the Quad the best place to take a nap. “I love napping in the hammocks because they provide a comfortable, but […]

The eggheads have been an iconic part of the UC Davis campus since the beginning of their installation in 1991. As students walk around campus, they’re greeted by the sculptures’ friendly faces, which are a staple of any UC Davis student’s social media account as well as the winner of this year’s “Best Public Art” […]

This year, Shields Library has more than one title to boast about, as its egghead statue, the “Bookhead,” has been voted the best egghead statue on campus. Robert Arneson’s egghead statues, which can be found all over campus, have been a staple of the UC Davis campus for over 20 years. While Arneson had a […]

If you’re looking to let loose and show off your skillful dancing moves, the Davis Graduate, this year’s best place to dance, is the place for you. Located on Russell Boulevard at the University Mall, the Davis Graduate, otherwise known as “the Grad,” is a combination sports bar and restaurant that turns into a dance […]

As a city filled with bikes, it is only fitting that Davis has numerous bike shops to keep its bikers safe. This year, UC Davis’ own on-campus bike shop, the Bike Barn, has been voted the best bike shop in Davis. The barn was built in 1910, and is one of the longest standing buildings […]

For Segundo residents, it will come as no surprise that Trader Joe’s was once again voted Davis’ favorite grocery store. Given its convenient location on the corner of Russell Boulevard and Sycamore Lane, Trader Joe’s is a student favorite for purchasing both study snacks and weekly groceries. The University Mall location sells frozen foods, ready-to-eat […]