Opera Alley Bistro, which opened in December of 2020 and won the Journal‘s Best of Humboldt Best New Restaurant in 2021, has closed. Co-owner Kyall Widmier, who also runs the Madrone Taphouse across the parking lot, declined to comment on the closure beyond that plans for the space are still up in the air. The […]
Opera Alley Bistro
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NCJ Preview: Embezzlement, a Singing Chef and Spearfishing
This week we’re looking at the alleged embezzlement at the Humboldt County Fair Association. We’re also talking about the singing coming from the kitchen at Opera Alley Bistro, where the chef croons while he cooks. Finally, we’ve got tips for those who want to spearfish in Humboldt. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local stories.
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Crooning and Cooking at Opera Alley Bistro
Amid the sound of an elk and bison burger sizzling and the warm aroma of the day’s soup, Madison “Mattie” Lopez’s tenor cascades from the pass-through window between Opera Alley Bistro’s kitchen and dining room as he belts out Frank Sinatra or Johnny Cash with a little Michael Jackson sneaking in. Table conversation sometimes stops […]
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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 […]