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Food is a quintessential part of the American lifest

we have all the resources to satisfy our growing teena
able. From tacos to dumplings, downtown provides
a host of delectable flavors. The Raven Report tested
quality replenishments. Read on to discover our favo

(Top) These pork chive delights are easy to eat and

highly addictive: beware.

Compiled by CLA
Photos by ABIGA

(Right) The marinated seaweed made for an interesting and unexpected side
dish.
This tiny hole-in-the-wall wouldnt look
like much if it werent for the perpetual line
seven people deep waiting outside. Authentic
and unassuming, i Dumpling is the place to
be for quality Chinese dumplings, potstickers, noodles and more.
We ordered an onion pancake (very flat
bread made with green onions that is fried
and cut into wedges), marinated seaweed and
a plate of pork with chive dumplings. The
marinated seaweed was strange and unexpectedimagine a thick, gelatinous, somewhat
crunchy flat noodle that is tossed with soy
sauce and garlic. A slight taste of the ocean
bleeds through as you chomp away at the
emerald green strips. Although an admittedly
bizarre dish if youve never tried it before,
marinated seaweed is really pretty good.
With a name like i Dumpling, we highly
expected the dumplings to be good, and let us
tell you, the i Dumpling chefs delivered. The
filling was flavorful and juicy. The dough was
delicate yet hearty enough to hold in the filling and made for a truly satisfying few bites.
After scarfing down the plate of dumplings,
we tried to ignore our bursting stomachs.
Regardless of how full we felt, there were
certainly no regrets.
Located just across the street from Sequoia,
650-568-9789
i Dumpling has the most convenient location
for students. The prices, too, are pretty reasonable ($6.85 for 12 dumplings). Its just too
bad we don't have open campus for lunch.

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Patty Melt 8.95

Midnight Burgern 8.95
California Grilled Cheese 6.95
Beet Salad 7.95
Pear and Brie Sandwich 6.95
Butternut & Cheddar 6.95

i Dumpling
i Dumpling
650-568-9789

Tel: 650-568-9789

Tel: 650-568-9789

i Dumpling

Teaquation

650-568-9789

Pricing: $$$
We tested some of Teaquations most popular concoctions and recorded our first impressions with fellow reporters Glenn Billman and Emily Ducker. Read our thoughts below:

Tel: 650-568-9789

Sunset Boulevard: If you like things that are tart more than fruity this is
for you.
The Joker: Gorgeous design on the top. [The taste is] very unexpected it has

From left to right: Sunset Boulevard, The Joker and Gold Digger
highlight a variety of fruity and tart flavors at Teaquation, a new
addition to the Redwood City scene.

some pineapple going on and a little bit of basil and maybe some mango. Very
fruity.
Dark Knight: Honestly it just tastes like a Frappuccino from Starbucks which
I am totally here for.
Gold Digger: Whoa, that tastes like my childhood, like a SweetTart candy
with a little bit of pineapple. That is really nice; I am digging that.

To watch the complete video of the Raven Report testing Teaquations favorite drinks, visit www.ravenreport.org

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THE PATTY

SHACK
Menu

Patty Melt 8.95

Midnight Burgern 8.95
California Grilled Cheese 6.95
Beet Salad 7.95
Pear and Brie Sandwich 6.95
Butternut & Cheddar 6.95

A mac and cheese burger with a side of sweet potato

fries creates the ultimate American dream at The
Patty Shack.
With our order of mac and cheese
burgers, Captain Crunch milkshakes
and brie and pear sandwiches, it became clear from our first bites that the
Patty Shacks has a knack for seemingly
strange combinations. The burgers are
the highlight, putting your backyard
barbeque to shame. The thick patties are juicy and flavorful, ensuring
the lucky consumer will want to lick
the plate clean. We also sampled their
brussel sprouts, which were dressed to
perfection with a balsamic

Burgers and Fries

Wedge Salad 6.95

Brussels Sprouts 4.95
Wings 7.95
The Big 10.95
Mexidog 6.95
Sweet Potato Fries 4.95

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vinegar glaze, causing any ill-feeling

towards the vegetable to fade with a
single bite. The milkshakes too were
somewhat unconventional with flavors
including Captain Crunch and Reeses.
The sweet potato fries were pretty standard but really, how can you go wrong
with sweet potato fries?
With old-fashioned frosted milkshake glasses, wooden picnic table
seating, and the most popular sports
event playing in the background, the
Patty Shack gives a perfect all-American vibe. The restaurant has a counter
where customers place their orders and
receive a number for their food to be
delivered. This creates a comfortable
atmosphereperfect for a Saturday
afternoon lunch or casual dinner date.
The one thing that really tripped us
up was the bill. The $8 burgers arent
horribly priced, but once you add the
$4.50 side of asparagus and $5 milkshake, the price really adds up. We
wish the prices were a little lower or
the portions a little larger to fit a more
student-friendly budget. But I guess
thats what you get for a delicious meal
made from quality ingredients.

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Tacos El Grullense
Pricing: $$

(Top) Tangy carnitas tacos from Tacos El Grullense are paired perfectly
with a squeeze of lime
and pickled carrots.
(Left) The highlight
of the meal was these
golden-brown,
lightly
fried plantains dipped in
sweet condensed milk.

One bite of anything on the menu at Tacos el Grullense and

you will never go back to Chipotle. Not only is it more authentic,
delicious and cheaper than Chipotle, but there are eight locations
throughout Redwood City for you to try. Not all of the locations
are related, but they share the name "Grullense" which refers to El
Grullo, a municipality in Jalisco, Mexico.
At El Grullense No.1 on Middlefield Rd., the menu options
range from tostadas to tacos to super carnitas nachos. We ordered a
super Al Pastor burrito, a plate of super nachos, a sope, taco, glass of
horchata (a sweet, creamy drink made with rice and cinnamon) and
mango agua fresca. We decided to finish it all off with a plate of hot,
crispy, fried plantains with a sweet, gooey interior and served with
a small container of sweetened condensed milk (which wasnt really
needed). The food was all superb and thoroughly authentic (as far as
we gringas could tell).
The nachos and burrito were loaded with tons of ingredients
none of us left with an ounce of room left in our stomachs. The one
downside to the burrito was the lack of consistency with which it
was filled. The burrito is not for the faint-hearted. Just a warning
you must have a moderately high tolerance for spicy food for this
one. All the meat was fine, but the carnitas was by far the best. The
drinks were exquisite and undeniably freshthe perfect pairing to a
dense and deeply satisfying meal.
It seemed that with all the variety on the menu, there were far
too many things to try. The good thing is that with its relatively fast
service and cheap prices ($10 for seven tacos and a drink), there is
nothing to stop us from coming back again and again.