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The recently shuttered Deo's Sandwich Shop.

Deo's is Closed and Looking for a New Owner

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on October 6, 2020 at 11:29AM

Since Sept. 20, visitors to Henderson Center in search of lunch have been greeted by a sign on the door of Deo's Sandwich Shop announcing its closure. It reads, "It was an honor serving our community in Henderson Center and we thank you for your warm support throughout the years!"

Dokkaebier Spices it Up

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on September 22, 2020 at 8:48AM

If the Booth Brewing was your gateway to Korean beer aesthetics, you'll be pleased to know Dokkaebier has made its way into Humboldt stores. The independent beer company's CEO Youngwon Lee, formerly of the Booth's Humboldt operation, launched the Bay Area-brewed beer at San Francisco Beer Week in February on the cusp of shelter in place.

Frankie's Develops a Sweet Tooth

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on September 5, 2020 at 12:04PM

Since shelter in place, Frankie Baker has scaled back. Where once a trio sliced and slung bagels in the Redwood Acres bakery, there's only Frankie's NY Bagels' namesake, baking and selling online orders for pick-up on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Loco moco with onion rings at Island Delight.

Island Delight Opens in Eureka

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 23, 2020 at 7:02PM

While fans of Hawaiian cuisine are rending their Aloha shirts over the impending closure of Eureka's Banana Hut, they may find solace over on Harris Street, where Island Delight opened this weekend. Just a block from the recently opened Jerk Kitchen, it offers a distinctly Pacific Island flavor in the spot that formerly housed Amy's Delight.

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.

Alexander Family Farms milk and a fleur de sel chocolate chip cookie from Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate.

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.

A flight of Powers Creek craft beer served outside of the Blue Lake Casino, including an Irish-style dry stout, a Scottish-style export ale, a blonde session ale and a double IPA.

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.

Head chef of Five Eleven Josh Wiley and his girlfriend Cheyanne Samson enjoyed empanadas int the ersatz parking lot cafe.

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.

Masked service at the new Raliberto's Taco Shop on Broadway in Eureka.

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.

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