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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

A plate of four delicious street tacos and a cup of horchata. Photo taken by Dominic Curcuro on Oct. 26.

Birrieria Barajas: A strong competitor in Chico’s Mexican food scene

Dominic Curcuro, Writer // December 20, 2024

After walking by Birrieria Barajas almost daily before its opening, I am glad to say the restaurant went beyond my expectations. Quesabirria tacos are something I have only had a handful of times but...

Downtown Chico spotlight: Hispanic-owned restaurants

Downtown Chico spotlight: Hispanic-owned restaurants

Dominic Curcuro, Writer // December 18, 2024

Chico has a vibrant, varied and delicious Hispanic food scene, and Downtown Chico specifically is an easy place to get to from campus. These restaurants have a lot of standout dishes and good deals,...

Candidates from the two ends of the country have very different iconic food for their state. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.

Which candidate has the better hometown food?

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // November 3, 2024

With the presidential race coming close to an end and constituents preparing to cast their ballots, I’d imagine we are all quite exhausted by the election talk. So instead of focusing on the candidates...

Downtown Chico is a popular area for walking, shopping and visiting the university. Photo taken on Oct. 18.

Downtown Chico welcomes three new businesses

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // October 28, 2024

Downtown Chico announced an upgrade on its instagram that it is bringing in a bar and restaurant, an art studio and a clothing store to the area. These three businesses will bring food, culture and art...

Sign above the entrance of Momo’s Poke. Taken by Dominic Curcuro on Sept. 19, 2024.

Momo’s Poke: A new seafood option in Chico

Dominic Curcuro, Food Reporter // October 8, 2024

Chico always has room for quality restaurants of other cultures, and Momo’s Poke, which opened mid summer of this year, had me wondering if it met the needs of a poke enthusiast. Opening its doors...

Inside the Bell Memorial Union Food court. Taken by Owen Daniels on September 16.

How ‘food options on campus are bad’ is an unpopular opinion

Owen Daniels, Opinion Reporter // September 23, 2024

“The food options on campus suck” is what I thought to myself the other day when I couldn't find anything on campus that I wanted to eat. I thought I was in the majority when thinking this but it turns...

Left side of table, Jenna McMahon, Nathan Chiochios and Jessica Miller sit with, on the right side front to back, Callum Standish, Molly Myers, Nadia Hill, and Grace Stark at  Estom Jamani Dining Commons. Photo taken April 29 by a kind employee at the dining hall.

The Orion tries the dining hall

The Orion Staff // May 21, 2024

Imagine a reasonably priced restaurant, walking distance from your home with a wide variety of serviceable staples that your friends can meet at in 10 minutes. It's an affordable urbanist dream and a student’s...

Photo taken inside of the Bistro. Photo courtesy of Luis P.

Big Tuna Sushi Bistro: Flavor, tradition, innovation

Fabian Marian, Reporter // April 25, 2024

Big Tuna Sushi Bistro delights customers with its fresh, expertly crafted sushi and vibrant atmosphere. It offers a culinary journey through Japanese flavors. Big Tuna Sushi Bistro was opened in 2009...

Customers enjoying all-you-can eat rolls as servers work in Sake restaurant. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 18.

All-you-can-eat sushi: Sake restaurant is now open

Jessica Miller, Food Editor // April 19, 2024

 Sake is an all-you-can-eat restaurant open for business as of Thursday, now serving sushi, sashimi, soups, salad and more.  From the minute you walk into the restaurant you can expect to be greeted...

Entryway to the Hungry WildCat Food Pantry with a sign showcasing what items are available to students and faculty. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 8.

Hungry WildCat Food Pantry aims to expand food diversity

Jessica Miller, Food Editor // April 9, 2024

The Hungry WildCat Food Pantry sent out a mass email survey regarding cultural food preferences to all students and faculty on April 5 from the Basic Needs Center.  The Basic Needs Center aims to help...

Big Al's Drive In illuminates the night. Photo taken bu Callum Standish April 3.

The Orion tries Big Al’s Drive In

The Orion Staff // April 3, 2024

Eating Big Al’s is like a picture shot on Portra 400. It doesn’t matter if the composition is any good, or if the lighting is mediocre or if it’s a pain to develop. When you see your food through...

Arti-ji frying jalebis. Photo taken July 22 by Molly Myers.

Arti’s jalebis: A life-changing Indian sweet 

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // March 24, 2024

Golden, crunchy and oozing with sugary syrup, jalebis is one of the best sweets you will ever taste.  The process involves making a batter and letting it ferment. Then, you fry the batter creating...

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