Trying to beat the Chico heat, I stopped into Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works early on a Saturday with my pregnant daughter and her boyfriend. Good call on all counts we were hungry.
The place has an impressive selection of bagels and schmears
What a glorious way to spend a Friday night than with my daughter and her bf. She promised me jalapeño mac n cheese and steak, but as they do often on Fridays plans changed. We snuck off to this Orland gem where we were also blessed with an
Sometimes the best restaurant discoveries happen completely by accident.
Last week my pregnant daughter and I were walking through Chico on our way to sushi when a smell stopped us both in our tracks. We looked at each other and agreed we’
This place was quite a find. If you have been or hung with someone pregnant, this gem can satisfy even the most difficult craving.
After a ridiculously good sushi dinner with my beautiful daughter, we wandered into this candy and gelato fe
Recently I had the chance to make my way over to Wickson in Anderson Valley and I’ve gotta say, this place really surprised me in the best way possible. From the second you walk beneath the ivy covered entryway and into the restaurant, the
I recently checked out SCP Terra Farm Kitchen and it also happened to be the day they rolled out a new menu, which always makes things a little more interesting. My friend had no qualms, I always believe you’re either catching magic… or the
For my daughter’s birthday, she chose Crush in Chico, and as first impressions go… this one made a strong entrance.
You step inside and head upstairs, and suddenly the outside world is forgotten. It’s its own little realm holding court in
If you’re rolling through Chico and looking for a place that actually lives up to the name, Burgers & Brew doesn’t just talk a good game… it delivers for us!
From the moment you walk up, it’s got that classic brick and wood feel that says
We were super hungry after farmers market so we cruised for breakfast. A competitor was more crowded so my daughter said lemme introduce you to a new one.
She drove to The Roost Cafe. I scoured the menu and was excited to find so many has
If you are looking for an authentic, no-frills spot that lets the food do all the talking, El Cazador is it. I stopped in recently and was reminded why these local gems are unbeatable.
I joined some friends for lunch and after deep diving
I’ve been a Reviewer for a long time, and it takes a lot to truly blow me away, but my first trip to the Chico Farmers Market yesterday did exactly that. If you care about regenerative agriculture and nutrient density, this is the gold sta
Walking into El Mexicano felt like stepping into a little time machine for me. There used to be a sister restaurant in Noyo Harbor and eating here brought back a lot of those memories.
First thing I had to test was the rice because if you
Rawbar is hands down my favorite sushi spot in Chico and after another visit it still holds the crown, well not the King of Chico, that’s me.
They are famous for their Poké bowl, but we only did sushi this time (my willpower deserves recog
Coming from the coast where everything is “ocean-to-table” and packed tight, Farmers Brewing Co. is a total breath of fresh air. It is a massive, “farm-to-glass” oasis in Princeton that swaps the coastal squeeze for wide-open space and incr
I stopped at Sakura Sushi House in Willows after a job interview. They are as surprised as you should be that I’d want to leave the coast, but I do. Then to try Sushi 90 minutes from Sacramento and 3.5 hrs from the coast. Adventure awaits.
There aren’t many local perks to being in the top 10% of Google Reviewers or a Yelp Elite All-Star, but every once in a while it pays off in the best possible way. Yesterday was one of those days. The team at Sea Pal Cove invited me in to s
Sportsmans Park is not just a place to stay, it’s its own little world tucked into a working harbor. The park features 11 thoughtfully designed units, a mix of themed RVs and tiny homes, including a standout Airstream complete with a hot tu
When our local tanning spot shut down last summer, it wasn’t just inconvenient; it was a real loss for a coastal town with limited options. Living on the Mendocino Coast means you notice quickly when a service people actually use disappears
We had an hour plus to kill at Union Station in Denver and this place caught my eye. The decor is hip and upbeat, music peppy but not to loud. All of this underscores the healthy offerings and super staff. There is pretty much everything yo
Stumbled onto this place while passing through Kearney and honestly… great find. Right on hotel row, easy parking, and way cooler inside than I expected. Simple, clean, and someone clearly paid attention to the little details. I weirdly lov