After a short run of less than eight months, the latest incarnation of the Ritz in Old Town is closing. Owners Concha Alvarado, José Licona and Fernando Licona, formerly of Calico’s in Garberville, opened the Mexican-Italian-burger restaurant in the storied corner location Feb. 28, and they plan to close their doors today or Saturday, and sell […]
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NCJ Preview: Otters, Cows, a Dark Theater and the Ritz
This week we’re talking about the possible return of sea otters to the North Coast, a countywide look at mental health services, help for hungry cows and more. We’re also checking out local theater and an iconic restaurant location reopening. Hit subscribe for weekly roundups of local stories.
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The Ritz Again
The Ritz Building on Third and F streets in Eureka bears a plaque marking it — the former Ritz and Star Cigar Store — as a historic landmark. It’s a local Art Moderne icon from 1946, its smooth lines carved out seven years after its architectural cousin the Eureka Theater opened up the street. But […]
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Coming Soon: New Pizza in Old Town
If you were wondering if anybody was ever going to light up the darkened windows of The Ritz, that’s a yes. Sort of. The Madrone Brick Fire Pizza and Taphouse is moving into the Opera Alley side of the 321 Third St. address, having split the kitchen and claimed its brick oven. Which also makes the Journal […]