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Aloha, Banana Hut

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 14, 2020 at 10:03AM

Co-owner Ken Evans announced yesterday on the restaurant's Facebook page that Banana Hut will be closing Aug. 31. "Unless a buyer magically appears." The restaurant shifted to takeout and delivery for its Hawaiian barbecue and Spam musubi with the start of shelter in place, with Evans and his wife Fatima covering the kitchen and register on their own. “We’re back to where we were 14 years ago," he said.

It's OK, Dick Taylor Will Bring You Milk and Cookies

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 12, 2020 at 4:23PM

Sitting at home wanting chocolate when there is no chocolate is not a new problem. However, it’s one the folks at Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate have been prompted to solve during shelter in place.

Westhaven's Blackberry Pie Fire Sale

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on July 24, 2020 at 10:49AM

If you're missing the annual Westhaven Wild Blackberry Festival, which is canceled due to COVID-19 this year, help is on the way: The Westhaven Ladies Club will be selling its stockpile of 450 frozen blackberry pies for $20 a pop on Sunday, July 26 starting at 10 a.m. It's help for the Westhaven Volunteer Fire Department, too, since all the proceeds from the yearly berry bacchanal go toward its equipment, maintenance and other expenses.

New Craft Brewery Opens in Blue Lake

by Ashley Harrell on July 20, 2020 at 6:46PM

According to Schatz's bio on the brewery's Facebook page, he started at Mad River Brewing Co. in February of 1999 in packing operations. By May of 2000 he had become a brewer, eight years later he was named the head brewer and in 2010 he became a brewmaster and production manager. In the spring of 2019 Schatz parted ways with MRB, according to the bio, which freed him up to start a new nano brewery within the casino.

Manzanilla Blooms in Henderson Center

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on July 19, 2020 at 12:15PM

On Thursday, visitors to the Henderson Center Farmers Market got a sneak preview of Manzanilla, the Spanish and Mediterranean spot opening in Le Monde's former spot. Starting this week, the restaurant will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. for takeout and outdoor dining.

A New Raliberto's Opens on Broadway

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on July 9, 2020 at 5:42PM

Many a dirndl was rent in mourning over the closure of Stuft Potato, the sole local source of spaetzele, jaeger schnitzel and scores of other Austro-German delights. Now at least we may feed our emotions at the Raliberto's Taco Shop that has sprung up in its place.

UPDATE: Siren's Song Tavern Will Sing Again

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on July 7, 2020 at 2:21PM

UPDATE: Read more here.

Mazzotti's Shutters in Response to Statewide Closures

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on July 1, 2020 at 6:16PM

Following Gov. Gavin Newsom's order today shutting down indoor restaurants and other indoor businesses in 19 California counties due to rising COVID-19 infection rates, Mazzotti's on the Plaza owner Joseph Mazzotti has closed the Italian eatery, at least for now. In a Facebook post, Mazzotti wrote the closure would be until further notice.

Flavortown, Ohio? Look Out, Ferndale

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on June 22, 2020 at 10:05AM

Ferndale, hon. I don't want to stir the chili pot here but somebody is moving in on your man.

Oyster Fest 2020 Winners

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on June 21, 2020 at 9:00PM

You wouldn't know it from looking at the plaza but on Saturday the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival held its 30th annual event. This time, due to the ban on mass gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19, Arcata Main Street held the food festival virtually with host Shoshanna introducing live streaming musical guests, pre-recorded video talks and, of course, the annual Best Oyster competition.

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