Cover Story
The Bead Collector
Merry Coor does not think of herself as an artist or designer. Rather, she sees herself as a supplier of goods. In her case, she is a supplier of beautiful beads. As the owner of Talisman Beads in Old Town Eureka, it is a label she has been content with for some three decades and…
While the Sun Shines
The clouds part, the fog steams away and we find ourselves in another Humboldt County summer. Of course, spring weather lingers but so does summer, enjoyed here through September and a slice of October. Stretch out with us under the sun. In our Perfect Trips section, you’ll find waters to paddle (kayak instruction included), gardens…
Perfect Trips for Spring and Summer
Take that thorny problem to the nearest labyrinth and contemplate solutions as you center your mind. Let a local community garden or farm help because the best therapy is ripping up weeds. Or planting flowers and veg. Your pick. Explore the galleries that show off Humboldt in all its glory. Don’t forget the kids! Humboldt…
Sushi up on the Rooftop
In Humboldt, we love the rain, the mist and the fog. But when the sun makes its appearance, we bask in its rays all we can. At Rooftop in Old Town Eureka, chef Joe Tan is serving classic and inventive sushi, with a dose of vitamin D. The fourth floor patio affords a panoramic view…
Falafel Love
King Salmon is “out of the way but not far away,” says Avi Leibson, owner and chef at Falafel Love. Since the restaurant opened there last summer, it’s been drawing folks out of their way with home-cooked Mediterranean specialties beyond its namesake falafel. The sweet dockside patio overlooking the canal, where the occasional kayak or…
Hopping into the Wild Hare Tavern
For years, Angela Robershotte toyed with opening her own bar. In 2024, with her kids nearly grown and flown, she decided to give it a real shot. After all, she had worked in numerous local establishments for years and was already working some 65 hours a week. How much harder could having her own place…
