How in the world can something so divine, ancient, romantic, soul-soothing and downright delicious not be good for you? Wine hangovers and headaches, seem a cruel joke in the universe’s long, convoluted comedy set. But lately many wine lovers are considering “natural” wine the answer to their prayers, and it’s hit the market in recent […]
Erin Young
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Bigfoot Taproom goes big
The charm of McKinleyville has long been its small, cow-town vibe. I have always been proud to tout hailing from the tiny town lovingly referred to as “Oklahoma by the Sea,” with the motto, “Where horses have the right-of-way.” McKinleyville has been in need of a new watering hole for some time — even though […]
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Ale in the Castle
Built on Arcata’s H Street in 1885 as the former clubhouse for the Knights of Pythian, Pythian Castle has lived many lives and is currently inhabited by multiple clothing shops including a grand-papi of local thrift shops, the Vintage Avenger. But there has been a small restaurant space nestled in among the retail shops that […]
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The Return of the Logger Bar
Not so long ago, the Logger Bar was known as a good place to get in a fight. In its long history, the Blue Lake icon may have at times earned that seedy reputation, but it has since evolved under the stewardship of former owner Kate Martin to reflect the friendly, neighborly character of the […]
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Jewell Distillery’s Gin Journey
Here is a hill I’m willing to die on: Gin is underrated. I’m not sure what it is about this gorgeous, finessed, stand-alone booze that has folks convinced it only belongs in the roaring ’20s or that they would prefer a vodka martini, but I’m here to vehemently tell you that these people are wrong. […]
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A Safe Harbour for Coffee Lovers
In addition to a brewery tasting room and a solid rotation of food trucks, Myrtletown can now add an adorably hip coffee and wine bar to its list of rad new additions. Harbour Coffee and Wine (1651 Myrtle Ave., Suite B, Eureka) had its soft opening in early December and since then has settled into […]
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Septentrio’s Wine Connection
As I sip my glass of pinot noir and listen to the hum of people reuniting, the clink of glassware, and the chatter of busy service staff, I realize that in previous years, I have taken for granted the ability to drink in public. Like many, I have been desperate for a sense of normalcy (also […]
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Toast-worthy
It can be hard to find a place to start in planning your wedding. In my years of event planning a common question I’ve gotten is, “What do guests want most?” It might seem like the answer should be something in the realm of good food, good music or the joy of watching their friends’ […]
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Old Growth Cellars
I was first introduced to Old Growth Cellars when I was pouring wine at the next table during the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival in 2015. I was relatively new to the local wine industry and the friendly, “Hi, I’m Matt,” was welcome. Matt Garrett poured me wines from Old Growth Cellars and shared with me […]
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The Cat’s Meow
There is a certain vibe found in hotel bars: a feeling of emptiness, of customers never there long enough to gain a rapport and menus that seek to make their customers comfortable and nothing more. So Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, an extension of the Inn at 2nd and C in Eureka’s Historic Eagle House, is […]
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Sauvignon Blanc: Perfect for Summer
Before I had ever tasted a sauvignon blanc, I was told it smelled like cat pee. The wine dork who told me this didn’t even mean it in a bad way and I was so very confused. I mean … I grew up with cats. My mom was completely incapable of turning away a stray. […]
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Rosé: The Good, the Bad and the Lovely
Spring has (finally) sprung in Humboldt. Every year the parting of the clouds and blooming of the daffodils gets me inspired to wear obnoxious vintage floral prints, Marie Kondo my house and sip on some refreshing rosé. I, like many others, have lived the majority of my life believing that rosé just wasn’t good. Perhaps […]