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The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

Tandori Bites owner Farrukh Hashmi has been in the food business for the last 20 years. (Photo by Haven Bishop)

Indian cuisine brings more cultural food to ARC

Haven Bishop February 14, 2020

A familiar aroma has been flowing around campus, and its traces don't lead to the cafeteria at American River College. In fact, this aroma comes from the Tandori Bites Cuisine food truck located in the...

Chef Jimmy Kil serving up a plate of dragon roll. (Photo by Phillip Kingsley)

Sushi in Carmichael under new ownership

Phillip Kingsley and Phillip Kingsley March 10, 2014

Many people enjoy sushi. Some people may have a specific place they prefer to go. Mikuni, Blue Nami, Taro’s, making a trip all the way to Roseville and Folsom, but not everyone knows about the hidden...

The "Jesse James" sandwich is farnished with Baja sauce made from ranch and Tapatio hot sauce. (Photo by Jonathan H. Ellyson)

Mad Subs takes the submarine out of sub sandwich

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson February 21, 2014

If you’re craving a sandwich that isn’t Subway, but can’t trek all the way to either Mr. Pickles restaurants that are four to five miles from campus, you might want to try out Mad Subs. Located less...

Photo by Emily K. Rabasto

Kebab a crown jewel at Royal Kebab

Emily K. Rabasto and Emily K. Rabasto February 10, 2014

Uncommon cultural food frightens many American palates. It can be difficult to eat out of the box, but Royal Kebab in Citrus Heights provides a gateway for timid tasters to explore the food of Armenia. A...

The Tasty Kung Pao Vegeken, a vegetarian version of Chinese restaurant staple Kung Pao Chicken, is served with mixed cubed vegetables, peanuts and wheat-based meat replacement in a spicy sauce.

Hot vegan couture

Brooke Purves and Brooke Purves December 11, 2013

Located a mere half mile from the center of the American River College campus, Noble Vegetarian is easy to miss at the intersection of Auburn Blvd. and College Oak Dr., nestled in the corner of a strip...

The Hot Mess burger is topped with roasted garlic aioli, house-made barbecue sauce, caramelized onions and a sunny side-up egg. Photo by Emily K. Rabasto

Pig out at the Grub Shack

Emily K. Rabasto and Emily K. Rabasto December 2, 2013

Walking into what looks like a backyard barn party hosted by Andy Warhol, customers are greeted with the aroma of the pork and chicken pate of a Banh Mi, a traditional Vietnamese sandwich, and dozens of...

Seco de carne, which translates to cilantro beef stew, is an authentic Peruvian dish of tender beef drenched in a green sauce of cilantro, spinach, garlic and onions. (Photo by Alisha Kirby)

This food won’t throw off your groove

Stephen Condemarin and Steven Condemarin November 12, 2013

Whenever people think of Peru, the first things to come to mind might be llamas, alpacas, Machu Picchu or maybe even Disney's classic, “The Emperor's New Groove.” Unfortunately people don't often...

Urbano's Mexican Restaurant located at 5825 Manzanita Ave. in Carmicahel features a classic menu with large portions. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

Urbano’s es muy delicioso

Cintia Lopez and Cintia Lopez October 25, 2013

Atmosphere is nice at this local Mexican restaurant Urbano’s Fine Mexican Food seems to be out of place when driving by. There is a gas station on its left and an audio shop on its right. Despite...

The 9-inch “Railroad” sandwich is inexpensive and layered with freshly fried bacon. (Photo by Alisha Kirby)

Super sandwiches at Sam’s Sub Shop

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson September 25, 2013

Sacramento sandwich shop serves great sandwiches Some of the greatest restaurants are one of a kind, independently owned “holes in the wall.”  When you ask people where the best food they’ve...

The cinnamon-sugar doisaant from Sweet Dozen Bakery is a fried croissant-donut hybrid. A doissant can be peeled apart layer by layer and eaten. Photo by Emily K. Rabasto

Do or doissant, that is the question

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood September 18, 2013

Local bakery fuses pastries to make a culinary delight. There are doughnut shops that only specialize in making doughnuts. The walls are plain, the menus are dull, and the customer service is average....

Burger Max constructs many different burgers including the Super Burger that is topped with your choice of cheese, two big slices of crisp bacon and a whole fried egg. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

Local burger joint MAXimizes quality

Cesar Ramirez and Cesar Ramirez May 7, 2013

The freshest burgers around are just around the corner Walking into Burger Max on a hot Sacramento afternoon feels like walking through the desert and suddenly realizing the mirage of a mouth-watering...

El Papagayo has a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options such as the enchiladas rojas de papas al pastor, an enchilada filled with marinated grilled potato. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

El Papagayo brings big charm and big flavor to the table

Alisha kirby and Alisha Kirby March 12, 2013

Open the door to El Papagayo and what hits you first is the scent: a mix of salty tortilla chips and grilled steak and onions. There’s a spacious room of tables, all with a view of the fountain placed...

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