On Thursday, Six Rivers Brewery announced the release of its Black is Beautiful stout, joining breweries across the country raising cash to fight racial inequity and police violence. Started by Weathered Souls Brewing Co. in San Antonio, Texas, the project is “a collaborative effort to raise awareness for the injustices people of color face daily and raise […]
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Boozy Popsicles from the Goat
This was not the summer any of us ordered. And so the only weather-related denial we support is the refusal to accept the end of the season. The fact that Richards’ Goat Tavern and Tea Room has recently figured out boozy popsicles is another reason to linger. Along with its takeout food menu, Richards’ Goat […]
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Aloha, Banana Hut
Co-owner Ken Evans announced yesterday on the restaurant’s Facebook page that Banana Hut will be closing Aug. 31. “Unless a buyer magically appears.” The restaurant shifted to takeout and delivery for its Hawaiian barbecue and Spam musubi with the start of shelter in place, with Evans and his wife Fatima covering the kitchen and register on their […]
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It’s OK, Dick Taylor Will Bring You Milk and Cookies
Sitting at home wanting chocolate when there is no chocolate is not a new problem. However, it’s one the folks at Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate have been prompted to solve during shelter in place. After closing in accordance with the county shutdown in March, the local bean-to-bar retail operation began offering its bespoke bars and […]
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Westhaven’s Blackberry Pie Fire Sale
If you’re missing the annual Westhaven Wild Blackberry Festival, which is canceled due to COVID-19 this year, help is on the way: The Westhaven Ladies Club will be selling its stockpile of 450 frozen blackberry pies for $20 a pop on Sunday, July 26 starting at 10 a.m. It’s help for the Westhaven Volunteer Fire Department, […]
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New Craft Brewery Opens in Blue Lake
Where a casino’s doors have (temporarily) closed, a new craft brewery has opened. Housed within the Blue Lake Casino — which recently shut down for the second time due to the pandemic — Powers Creek Brewery, which remains open, has started serving craft beer in the outdoor seating area for Alice’s restaurant. Owned by the Blue Lake Rancheria […]
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Manzanilla Blooms in Henderson Center
On Thursday, visitors to the Henderson Center Farmers Market got a sneak preview of Manzanilla, the Spanish and Mediterranean spot opening in Le Monde’s former spot. Starting this week, the restaurant will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. for takeout and outdoor dining. So far the lunch menu is brief and […]
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A New Raliberto’s Opens on Broadway
Many a dirndl was rent in mourning over the closure of Stuft Potato, the sole local source of spaetzele, jaeger schnitzel and scores of other Austro-German delights. Now at least we may feed our emotions at the Raliberto’s Taco Shop that has sprung up in its place. According to Roberto Hernandez, whose family owns this branch […]
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UPDATE: Siren’s Song Tavern Will Sing Again
UPDATE: The Siren’s Song Tavern will sing again. The announcement that Old Town bar and music venue has officially changed hands to new owners was made July 21 on its Facebook page. Read more here. PREVIOUS: In a Facebook post, the business, housed in the ground floor of the historic Healy Bros. Building, announced, “Everything […]
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Mazzotti’s Shutters in Response to Statewide Closures
Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order today shutting down indoor restaurants and other indoor businesses in 19 California counties due to rising COVID-19 infection rates, Mazzotti’s on the Plaza owner Joseph Mazzotti has closed the Italian eatery, at least for now. In a Facebook post, Mazzotti wrote the closure would be until further notice. “Our staff, […]
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Flavortown, Ohio? Look Out, Ferndale
Ferndale, hon. I don’t want to stir the chili pot here but somebody is moving in on your man. The city of Columbus, Ohio, in coming to terms with its historically awful namesake, is having an identity crisis. (If you need a refresher on how Columbus’ legacy impacts our present, visit Cutcha Risling Baldy’s blog […]
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Oyster Fest 2020 Winners
You wouldn’t know it from looking at the plaza but on Saturday the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival held its 30th annual event. This time, due to the ban on mass gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19, Arcata Main Street held the food festival virtually with host Shoshanna introducing live streaming musical guests, pre-recorded video […]