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The future home of Annie's Cambodian Cuisine, 2850 F St., the former home of Manzanilla.

Annie's Cambodian Cuisine Finds a New Home

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 23, 2022 at 10:00AM

Since the owner of the building housing Annie's Cambodian Cuisine in Eureka submitted plans to demolish it and build a Starbuck's and another chain restaurant in its place, the search has been on for a new spot for the popular family-owned Southeast Asian restaurant. Now, after weeks of negotiation, Annie's has landed new digs in Henderson Center, though the Fifth Street location is still open for business.

Hearty fig and honey biscuits at Il Forno.

Il Forno Bakery Takes the Cannoli

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 5, 2022 at 10:07AM

Chris Valk, born and raised in Garberville, already owned the Chimney Tree Grill on the Avenue of the Giants when she began eyeing the spot by the movie theater on Redwood Drive where Treats used to be. When the newly gutted space became available, she jumped at the chance to tailor it for Il Forno Bakery (764 Redwood Drive, Garberville).

Pile High Deli’s muffaletta sandwich on Dutch crunch.

Same Sandwich, Different Name at Pile High Deli

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 1, 2022 at 3:16PM

Given the changing lineup of eateries lining Broadway in Eureka — with fast food and chain restaurants crowding the corridor — it’s a wonder there were no pile-ups as drivers craned their necks at the new sign for Pile High Deli replacing the old one for Hole in the Wall (1331 Broadway). *Cue the crushing of chip bags in anguished fists.

Local Mushroom Hunters Come Out of the Woods on NPR

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on December 25, 2021 at 2:01PM

Put down that forkful of chanterelle pasta for a minute. If you're a fungi fan, you already know the stars and weather have aligned for a bumper crop of mushrooms this year.

The Sugar Bear edition of Little River Gin by Humboldt Craft Spirits.

Sugar Bear's Holiday Spirit

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on November 24, 2021 at 11:16AM

We did not expect to get hit with Sugar Bear fever but here we are. The victory lap the 84-foot-tall tree took around the county as it made its way from its home in the Six Rivers National Forest to Washington, D.C., where it will serve as the Capitol Christmas tree, won it some fans.

A Bright Spot on the Hill

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on November 2, 2021 at 9:59AM

Under a cloudless sky, a five-piece Mexican band played to the side of the parking lot at the Oct. 9 grand opening of Taqueria Tecoman (2003 Eich Road, Eureka). The speakers were cranked high enough to cause ripples in your horchata.

Crispy little street-style tacos ahogados.

Las Michoacanas' Regional Redo

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on September 29, 2021 at 4:22PM

Muscle memory still brings the odd patron to Las Michoacanas (1111 Fifth St., Eureka) thinking it’s still Rita’s. Don’t feel bad for them. New co-owners Socorro Sanchez and Perla Sanchez (no relation) have made themselves at home with a full bar (no margarita mix, just the real thing made to order) and a menu with Western Mexican specialties hat reflect both women’s Michoacán roots.

The veggie flatbread, essentially a salad that knows how to have a good time.

Back to the Grind

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on September 28, 2021 at 11:22AM

A moment of appreciation for grab-and-go coffee shops. There, early risers are accommodated and those of us who struggle with morning are soothed without fuss. There, the good people at the counter prep for the breakfast rush and brew hot coffee while so many of us turn in our covers, thinking of reasons not to get up just yet.

Look Down: Ecos Cafe at the Zoo

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 7, 2021 at 10:01AM

With all the excitement over the newly opened Redwood Sky Walk at the Sequoia Park Zoo (3414 W St., Eureka) and its elevated view of the big trees, it's easy to miss changes on the ground. But descend the ramp, hang left past the flamingoes and the otter habitat, and you'll come upon the newish Ecos Cafe, completed during the pandemic.

Logger Bar Reopening Cut Short by COVID Numbers

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 3, 2021 at 12:12PM

Well, crap. After a brief and much anticipated reopening, the Logger Bar, Blue Lake's iconic watering hole, has shut its doors once again.

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