Foodies need look no further than Humboldt County. Fresh seafood, humanely and sustainably raised meats and lush, organic produce are the staples of the region's eateries. Local chefs offer innovative and artistic plates, as well as traditional favorites. Wash it all down with a locally crafted beverage, as Humboldt is home to a number of distilleries, breweries, cideries and vineyards.
(December 7, 2023)
CHEF JOE TAN DOES NOT WAX POETIC ABOUT SUSHI; for him, both the style and the principles are simple. "The ingredients, the quality is most important. Sushi is really basic," he...
(December 7, 2023)
CRAFT BEER AND HARD CIDER seem to be at the forefront of the libation scene here in Humboldt County. But make no mistake, there is a burgeoning wine culture tucked...
(November 30, 2023)
THE REGGAE PLAYING OUT FRONT is muted back in the kitchen where Jason Mitchell, owner of Jerk Kitchen, holds a yellowtail snapper in one hand, dragging a knife across its...
(June 1, 2023)
Little Bits The little truck with the big menu has been a fixture in Garberville for what feels like forever. So when Cole Moody bought the business a year ago,...
(June 1, 2023)
There are long vacations, weekend getaways and day trips, but the briefest escape is dining out, away from your home and its attending chores, immersed, for the duration of a...
(June 1, 2023)
People-watching is a time-honored activity to enjoy over cocktails, but what about bird-watching? At the Café Marina, you might tally a dozen seabirds while you have a sip and a...
(December 8, 2022)
Walk Into Sushi Blue, the sushi bar in Blue Lake Casino in the small town of Blue Lake, and no questions are necessary. Chef Jacob Talbert knows. Plate after plate...
(December 8, 2022)
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...
(June 15, 2022)
In its way, brunch is the most luxurious of meals out. The elements can be as basic as eggs and potatoes, though upping the ante with Champagne is always...
(September 20, 2021)
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...
(September 20, 2021)
Before you dig into your plate of shrimp and grits at Fat Anne’s Bistro, or take the point off your lemon meringue pie, take a moment to appreciate the...
