According to the Ferndale Enterprise, the Victorian Village’s iconic butcher shop and sandwich stop’s building has been purchased by hometown hero hero (not going to apologize for that) Guy Fieri. As soon as editor Caroline Titus got wind the property was up for sale from Paul Beatie of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce on Jan. […]
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A Couxp in Arcata
With insurrection fresh in our minds, you’d be forgiven for mispronouncing the name of the Couxp food truck lately parked by Pacific Outfitters in Arcata Monday through Friday. But the chickenwire detailing and the smell of Buffalo sauce should announce its poultry-centric mission of fried chicken sandwiches and wings. After a Feb. 1 soft opening […]
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Chalet House of Omelettes Closes after 45 Years
On Jan. 22, Chalet House of Omelettes announced via Facebook the 45-year-old restaurant on Eureka’s Fifth Street would be closed permanently. Over the phone from the Chalet’s Cutten location, owner Bill Tuttle told the Journal his mother, Vera Johnson, opened the restaurant March 1, 1975 in the former Mr. Swiss ice cream parlor after having […]
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A Little Sugar at Mi Little Oaxaca Bakery & Cafe
Where once Tasty Tacos sold its generous namesake in Cutten, Mi Little Oaxaca Bakery & Cafe has opened its doors. Owner Jose Chavez Posos started turning out custom cakes, cupcakes, sandwiches and tortas in early December of last year after selling cakes out of his home. Chavez Posos’ says this is his first business in […]
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Photos: The Crab Has Landed
After delays due to weight and price negotiations, and despite rough seas over the weekend that led to one fishing boat requiring rescue by the Coast Guard, Humboldt welcomed crab boats to its docks and their haul of Dungeness to its tables. Boats like the Sandy B, The Corregidor, the Josie L and the Jenna […]
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Dining Local for the Win
On Jan. 11, the Choose Humboldt Coalition kicked off its Restaurant Month via social media with a giveaway meant to boost sales at locally owned restaurants. Diners are invited to snap photos of their meals, whether takeout or at outdoor dining setups, and post them with a couple of hashtags (#dineouthumboldt and #choosehumboldt) for a […]
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Blue Room Lounge Closes
Garberville lost a stalwart watering hole on Sunday when the Blue Room Lounge announced on Facebook it had poured its last cocktail. The bar’s owner did not respond to messages from the Journal but patrons replied to the post with their lamentations. It is the start of a new year but the end of an […]
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Eating in the Purple Tier
On Tuesday, the state moved Humboldt County back into the purple “widespread” tier. Some of the restrictions under the state’s highest risk tier have shifted over the course of the pandemic, so here’s a rundown of what’s allowed at eating and drinking establishments under current conditions. Bars that don’t serve food must remain closed. Indoor dining […]
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Opera Alley Bistro Redux
The keen sense of déjà vu you may be experiencing passing Opera Alley Bistro where once Café Nooner slung its falafel and burgers is warranted — another business by the same name operated there years ago. But this venture, opened officially Dec. 1 of last year, is run by Autumn and Kyall Widmier, who also […]
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Sweet Home for Chicago Dog House
The loss of Deo’s Sandwich Shop in September had Henderson Center regulars collectively crumpling and throwing napkins in despair for the 47-year-old establishment. But what could replace it in such a tiny space? Chicago Dog House, formerly of Redwood Acres, has brought its Windy City cart fare to the spot, opening on the first of […]
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Guy Fieri’s Pandemic Relief Pays Off
If the last nine months haven’t left your memory a slice of melted Swiss cheese, you may recall Ferndale’s own Guy Fieri has been helping the National Restaurant Association raise cash for hospitality workers who’ve been out of work due to COVID-19. (He also took part in a remote nacho throwdown fundraiser with Bill Murray […]
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COVID-19 Positive Temporarily Closes Toni’s
On Monday, Dec. 21, Toni’s 24-Hour Restaurant announced via Facebook that due to an employee’s positive COVID-19 test, the restaurant would be shutting down for a deep cleaning and reopening at 7 a.m. on Dec. 27. It’s the most recent of a spate of COVID-19 related closures in Arcata this month. “We’ve decided to close, […]