Driving along the twists of Shelter Cove Road through the redwoods, the rural scenery suggests dinner will be a hearty hamburger and french fries. But true to its reputation for surpassing ordinary expectations, the Cove is now home to two new exciting eateries — a big deal for a town of 700. Along with the […]
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Gyppo Ale Mill
For Shelter Cove, a sleepy seaside town populated by fishermen, surfers and backpacking tourists, a local brewery seemed like destiny. While it’s been under a year since the Gyppo Ale Mill opened its doors, regulars are already wondering how they survived without craft brews on tap and gourmet pub fare close by. For those who […]
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Beer with Seoul
The Booth Brewing Co., one of the newest additions to Humboldt County’s craft beer scene, began over a craving for one of humankind’s simplest and surest pleasures: pizza and beer. In 2013, beer lovers Sunghoo Yang and Heeyoon Kim, a financial analyst and medical doctor, respectively, joined forces with Daniel Tudor, an Economist writer living […]
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Roast of the Town
Only 100 miles south of Oregon, Humboldt County often has more in common with our Pacific Northwest neighbors than the 40 million sun-loving residents of Cali. We wear plaid unironically, revel in rain and find any excuse to drink another cup of coffee. Instead of sports rivalries, locals pledge their allegiance to a particular coffee […]
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Hamburger Heaven
The Burger Joint, one of Arcata’s newest casual eateries, knows exactly what it is. After all, it’s right there in the name. The restaurant’s relatively simple menu is welcome in this culinary era of inventive one-upmanship. Located behind the Arcata Co-op (835 J St.), in the former site of the restaurants Harvest and 3 Foods […]
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Around the Fire
At Campground, those seeking privacy can slip into a high-backed booth in the back and more social animals can bring the party to a long table up front. But firebugs will appreciate the couple of seats at the counter overlooking the open kitchen, where aged steaks, seafood and all manner of vegetables are cooked over […]
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Family Business
Clouds of tantalizing smoke wisp gently and permeate the corner of U.S. Highway 101 and R Street in Eureka, where Sammy’s BBQ and Catering (1709 Fifth St.) resides. Here, locals and travelers passing through line up for award-winning barbecue. Out back of the restaurant, the aroma of low-and-slow barbecuing beef, pork and chicken on the […]
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Flavors of the Caribbean
If you are interested in being whisked away to a Caribbean Island without leaving Humboldt, get to A Taste of Bim in Old Town Eureka. There you’ll find a comfortable, tropical atmosphere with calypso music playing in the background and cuisine from the eastern Caribbean island of Barbados. The restaurant will be celebrating its three-year […]
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Yar Bar
The Boathouse Bar & Grill feels like a moment in Humboldt County history. And, to be fair, it is. Locals (and repeat visitors) will remember its predecessor the Whaler’s Inn, a hallowed and storied Fields Landing bar and restaurant that was, for most of the county’s residents, a destination. Fields Landing itself is retro, in […]
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Drinks On The Waterfront
The unassuming bar, located at the corner of Commercial and Waterfront streets south of Old Town Eureka, is tucked between commercial fish packing plants, facing away from an unremarkable part of Humboldt Bay. But despite the name, you’re not here for the view. Step inside and you’re welcomed to a cozy space that feels like […]
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Live Local, Eat Global
In physics, fusion describes two light nuclei combining to release energy in copious quantities. In Humboldt, world cuisines combine at Le Monde, a French-esque restaurant in Eureka with a menu that roves the planet, offering a range of flavors from tandoori-baked cauliflower, Thai soup and ramen noodles to duck breast in red wine reduction. Asian […]
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Picnic Indoors
When our coastal weather doesn’t allow for dining al fresco (or when you just don’t feel like cooking) don’t despair. Wildberries Marketplace has a vast array of options from the Wildplatter Cafe and Grill and the Wildgarden Salad Bar. Sip a smoothie from the Wildnectar Juice Bar or try the local It’s Alive Kombucha in […]